Synetic Theater’s 2026/27 season is one of pure celebration in every sense, marking the company’s 25th anniversary alongside America’s 250th birthday with a lineup that honors the past while charging boldly ahead.
The season begins with a limited, single-weekend remount of Synetic’s Helen Hayes Award-Winning production of Chaplin’s The Immigrant, running from July 31-August 2, 2026.
The Immigrant will be followed in October by Sleepy Hollow, first produced in 2018 and returning in the fall as the quintessential American ghost story — an ideal way to celebrate this historic moment. Sleepy Hollow will start with a limited run at Olney Theatre Center from October 10-November 2, before returning to Synetic’s home base at Thomas Jefferson Theatre from November 6-22.
The season continues with a holiday return of the fairy tale Snow Maiden. A smash hit when it opened in 2022, Snow Maiden is a poignant, enchanting story of magic and friendship. Clocking in at 45 minutes, with 11am and 2pm performances, it’s perfect for families looking to enjoy the holiday spirit together. Snow Maiden runs December 4-20 at Thomas Jefferson Theatre.
In March, Synetic will present a world premiere adaptation of Charlie Chaplin’s 1923 classic film, The Gold Rush. Fresh off the astounding success of last season’s The Immigrant, The Gold Rush will continue Synetic’s exploration of silent cinema. When we are bombarded with messages to get rich quick with meme-coins, sports betting, and impossible stock markets, this tale of fortune seeking in the wilderness brings the perfect combination of wit, warmth, and determination, with loads of comedy “to boot.” The Gold Rush will run for only 10 performances from March 18-28, 2027.
The season concludes with a newly imagined Pinocchio, brought to life in Synetic’s unmistakable physical style, running 90 minutes. Like the company’s earlier adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, this production will take a classic story and give it the depth and reinvention that audiences of all ages have come to expect from Synetic. Pinocchio runs from June 5-27, 2027.
Five iconic stories, re-envisioned — this is a season about legacy, reinvention, and the joy of telling great tales in new ways. Subscribers receive early access to seating, as well as substantial discounts on ticket prices. Subscriptions are now available online – purchase a full 5-show season subscription or mix and match with 3- and 4-show packages. Single tickets will go on sale at a later date.
ABOUT SYNETIC THEATER
Founded in 2001 by the husband and wife team of Paata and Irina Tsikurishvili, Synetic Theater is a center for American Physical Theater, fusing dynamic art forms such as text, drama, movement, acrobatics, dance, and original music. Synetic has received numerous Helen Hayes Award nominations and awards, including for directing, choreography, acting, costume design, and best production.
