Flashback Theater Co. (FbTC) is thrilled to announce that season tickets are now on sale for its thirteenth season of productions. This season, shows include intimate dramas, a raucous and highly theatrical comedy, and a Tony-winning stage musical. Since its inception in 2014, Flashback Theater has garnered recognition throughout the Lake Cumberland region as an artistic powerhouse and community hub. Known for diverse offerings and professional quality productions, there’s always something to look forward to at Flashback Theater Co. Get your season tickets today to have something fun coming up all year long!
The season starts with Flashback’s bread and butter: an intimate family drama with local roots. Mountain Mamas by Daryl Lisa Fazio tells the story of three generations of female coal miners reckoning with both what the coal industry has given them, as well as what it has taken away. Our leading lady is Patsy, a rambunctious and opinionated mother who finds herself having lost the ability to move or communicate after a mining accident. With her home (not to mention the whole dang planet) under more pressure than it’s ever been, Patsy’s going to have to learn a whole new way of being to save her entire world. Directed by Sommer Winstead, this play deals with themes of family, tradition, labor, environmentalism, and living with a disability in America. The play will run October 29 – Nov 8, 2026 at Somerset First United Methodist Church.
Flashback returns to The Virginia in December for a very special limited holiday engagement. In Patrick Barlow’s comic and delightfully adaptation of A Christmas Carol, every character but Scrooge is played by a rag tag team of actors balancing multiple hats (sometimes literally)! Inventive, playful, imaginative, and full of heart; this updated holiday classic is sure to fill your holiday with tidings of comfort and joy. See the play directed by Jade Ellis December 18-20, 2026 at The Virginia in Downtown Somerset.
What better way to start the new year than with a new play? The latest selection from Flashback Theater Co.’s New Play Development Workshop, Joshua Pennwrite: Ghostwriter is a new play by Somerset author Michele L. Hinton. It tells the story of Justine, a novelist who is herself based in Somerset. Justine’s untimely demise comes just as the whole world is on the edge of their seats waiting for the sequel to her popular novel. What’s a woman to do? She finds a superfan – and makes it his problem. This intimate and surprising play will inspire each of us to seize the day – and live life to its fullest. Running February 18 – 28, 2026 at Flashback Theater Co’s storefront space in downtown Somerset.
Rounding out the season in June is Come From Away by Irene Sankhoff & David Hein. This contemporary musical stole the hearts of critics and audiences alike when it won the 2017 Tony Award for Best New Musical. The tiny island of Newfoundland made a big impact when, on September 11th 2001, they found themselves as the unlikely hosts of 38 planes carrying thousands of people. This musical pays tribute to the heroes around the world who showed up that day, while also being a joyful and heartfelt celebration of intercultural exchange. Celebrate how the languages of food, music, and friendship can unite us all with Come From Away, running under the direction of Billy Christopher Maupin June 17 – 27, 2027 at The Virginia.
With each production offering a unique experience, you’ll surely want to purchase Season Tickets so you can enjoy everything Flashback has to offer. This year, each Season Ticket holder will be given a special pass that is unique to them, redeemable for one ticket to each of the four shows. Patrons can use their code to purchase online, or call Flashback’s box office for assistance finding the best seat in the house! Cheaper than purchasing tickets for each show individually, you’ll save big on entertainment this season at $85 a person.
Don’t miss out; get your Season Tickets today to celebrate the world, our past, and theater with FbTC!
Production Information
Mountain Mamas By Daryl Lisa Fazio
October 29- Nov 8, 2026
Directed by Sommer Winstead
Somerset First United Methodist Church
Patsy’s back in her mother and daddy’s house after a coal mining accident left her with no ability to move or communicate. When the family gets news about the settlement from Patsy’s accident, her daughter jumps into the fray. And Patsy, now forced to listen and observe more than she ever did as a healthy person, is plagued by nightmares and revelations she’s able to share only with the audience. In this story of resilience and redemption, it doesn’t take long for her to realize she has to learn a new way of being if she’s gonna save her entire world.
A Christmas Carol adapted by Patrick Barlow
December 18 – 20, 2026
Directed by Jade Ellis
The Virginia
What’s old is new again; honor the spirit of Christmas past, present, and future in this fast-paced, delightfully comedic retelling of Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol. From Patrick Barlow, famed stage adaptor of The 39 Steps, comes an inventive and fresh approach to a holiday tale. Let yourself be enchanted as a cast of five actors bring beloved characters like Tiny Tim, Fezziwig, Bob Cratchit, and dear old Scrooge to life. This classic tale of redemption will spark the imaginations of the whole family,
Joshua Pennwrite: Ghostwriter by Michele L. Hinton
February 18 – 28, 2027
Directed by Sommer Winstead
Flashback Theater Co.
Small town writer Justine Hawkins’s new novel is an overnight sensation, and the whole world’s waiting for a sequel. Unfortunately, Justine’s untimely demise puts a halt on her writing career. But instead of moving on to the afterlife, Justine finds herself roaming the earth as a ghost, looking for the perfect candidate to complete her novels and secure the fortune that will guarantee her nieces’ future. World premiere from Flashback Theater Co’s New Play Development program.
Come From Away by Irene Sankhoff and David Hein
June 17 – 27, 2027
Directed by Billy Christopher Maupin
The Virginia
Based on a remarkable true story. What began as an average day in the town of Gander turned into an international sleepover when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to the Newfoundland airstrip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander welcomed the stranded travelers with music, an open bar, and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family. The 2017 Tony Award Winner for Best New Musical.
Ticket Information
Season tickets are $85 per person and can be purchased online at: https://www.flashbacktheater.co/events/, by visiting the box office in person at 209A E Mount Vernon St. during office hours, or by calling the box office at (888) 394-3282, ext. 1. Box office hours are Tuesday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Season ticket holders will be contacted one month in advance of each show to confirm the desired date of attendance. Seating will be assigned at the time of each show’s reservation. Tickets for each production will be sent via email. Patrons need not present a physical ticket at the venue – digital tickets and check in by reservation name are available for all shows.
Single ticket pricing for the 13th Season of Flashback productions will be:
Adults – $23 Advance, $25 Door
Students – $12 Advance, $15 Door
Seniors – $20 Advance and Door
Season Sponsors & Supporters
Flashback Theater Co. is grateful to our 2026-27 Starlight Sponsors: Applied Behavioral Advancements, The City of Somerset, and The Shubert Foundation. Spotlight Sponsor: M&W Printing; as well as our Footlight Sponsors: Somerset Community College, First & Farmers National Bank, David Daring Rentals, The Weigel Family, United Cumberland Bank, and T. Ronald Kidd Trust.
The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, provides operating support to Flashback Theater Co. with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.