Following a successful 2024-25 season revisiting past productions, Cranbrook Community Theatre (CCT) invites audiences to “Go to the Movies” for its 2025-26 season.

Each of our three productions is either inspired by or adapted into a Hollywood film.

Fall: The 39 Steps – October 17 to November 1

We open with Patrick Barlow’s spy-farce The 39 Steps, based on Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 film and John Buchan’s 1915 novel. Featuring a cast of four playing over 100 characters, this fast-paced comedy follows Richard Hannay as he races from London to the Scottish Highlands, dodging spies and unraveling an international conspiracy.

Directed by CCT veteran Trevor Lundy, this production is a long-awaited return. “In March 2020, we were a month from opening The 39 Steps when COVID shut us down,” said Lundy. “The cast and crew were devastated. Now, we finally get to share this ridiculously funny production with our audience.”

Winter: A Thousand Clowns – February 20 to March 8

Longtime CCT performer Michael Grossman makes his directorial debut with A Thousand Clowns by Herb Gardner, a heartfelt comedy that inspired the 1965 film starring Jason Robards.

The play follows Murray, a free-spirited nonconformist facing the reality of raising his young nephew, Nick. As he grapples with responsibility, A Thousand Clowns explores the balance between individuality and societal expectations.

“I never felt like I fit in growing up, and I embraced that,” said Grossman. “This play celebrates eccentricity—then puts it on trial. No clowns. No courtroom. Love prevails.”

Spring: Deathtrap – May 22 to June 6

Closing the season is Ira Levin’s Deathtrap, a thrilling play-turned-1982-film starring Michael Caine and Christopher Reeve.

Sidney Bruhl, a once-successful playwright, receives an unproduced script from his former student, Clifford—one that’s better than anything he’s written in years. Desperate for success, Sidney hatches a deadly plan to claim the work as his own.

“Deathtrap is packed with twists and turns that will keep you guessing,” said director Bob McCue.

“Shocks and surprises are guaranteed—no one is safe, not even the audience.”

Don’t miss this season of cinematic storytelling on stage! Auditions will be held in early June. More information can be found here.

“Theatre for the community, by the community” is made possible by many dedicated and talented volunteers and business partnerships. We thank our season sponsor Paugh, Carlson & Associates Wealth Management and our opening night sponsor, Save on Foods. CCT is always open to building additional show partnerships with the business community.

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