Mississippi State University’s Theatre MSU continues its 2025-2026 season this month with adaptations of “Fahrenheit 451” and “Sweeney Todd.”
Spring shows begin Feb. 18-22 with the production of Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451.” Set in a future where books are outlawed and critical thinking is suppressed, the story follows fireman Guy Montag as he begins to question the society he has sworn to protect. “Fahrenheit 451” was selected by MSU students, and its performance is a collaborative partnership with Department of Computer Science and Engineering students designing and executing projections for the production.
Tickets are available at www.events.msstate.edu. All performances take place on McComas Hall theater’s main stage.
On April 16-19 and in collaboration with the MSU Department of Music, Theatre MSU presents “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” the Tony Award-winning musical about love, murder and revenge. Stephen Sondheim’s 1979 tale follows the dark, comedic story of a barber seeking revenge against those who wronged him.
“The spring season offers audiences two very different theatrical experiences. From the urgency of ‘Fahrenheit 451’ to the dark humor and musical complexity of ‘Sweeney Todd,’ these productions highlight the range and ambition of Theatre MSU and showcase the depth of talent and dedication of our students, from performance to design and technical execution,” said Tonya Hays, Theatre MSU director and assistant professor in the Department of Communication, Media and Theatre. “These collaborations allow students to experience the kind of interdisciplinary work they will encounter in the professional world. They are tackling complex material that is both artistically challenging and deeply relevant to the world we live in.”
For more information about Theatre MSU upcoming events, contact Hays at [email protected].