09/29/2026
By Patricia Coffey

UMass Lowell is proud to be a longtime partner of Merrimack Repertory Theatre.

Students, faculty and staff receive special ticket discounts:

  • Students: $15 tickets, plus $5 Preview Night tickets on first Wednesdays and $10 “Lowell Night” tickets on first Thursdays
  • Faculty and staff: Subscription discounts are available. Select the UML option when purchasing online.

Reserve tickets online or call 978-654-4678.

Upcoming shows

  • Oct. 14 – Nov. 1, 2026: "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" — On the foggy streets of Victorian London, Dr. Henry Jekyll’s daring experiment unleashes the impulsive, seductive and terrifyingly free Edward Hyde. As Hyde’s violence escalates, creator and creation spiral into a deadly game of cat and mouse.
  • Nov. 25 – Dec. 13, 2026: "The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged" — All of Jane Austen’s beloved heroines, friends and love interests, along with her sharp social satire, take center stage in this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud romp. When a cast member disappears, the remaining two must teach an understudy on the fly.
  • Jan. 27 – Feb. 14, 2027: "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" — This Tony Award-winning hit is packed with a cast of unforgettable characters navigating adolescence one word at a time. It’s awkward. It’s honest. It’s absolutely hilarious — and it might just steal your heart.
  • Feb. 24 – March 14, 2027: "Reduced Shakespeare Company: All the Great Books, Abridged" — Confused by Confucius? Thrown by Thoreau? Wish Swift were swifter? Tennyson tinier? Buckle up as the three cultural guerrillas of the Reduced Shakespeare Company zip through everything you meant to read in school in one fast, funny, fearless show.
  • April 7–25, 2027: "Long Shot" — From Lowell, Massachusetts, Paul Tsongas brought small-town grit and a hometown sensibility to the national stage in 1992 as an unlikely contender for the Democratic presidential nomination. This inspiring story follows Tsongas on his improbable journey and proves that even a long shot can leave a lasting mark on history.