CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — SALT Performing Arts is opening its 2026 season by looking back to where it all began, reviving its very first production, A Grand Night for Singing, more than a decade after it helped launch the community theater company.
The Rodgers & Hammerstein revue will run January 9 through January 18, 2026, at SALT Chester Springs, 1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs, Pennsylvania 19425. Tickets are on sale now at https://www.saltpa.com/agrandnightforsinging.
The production offers a modern interpretation of the legendary songwriting duo’s catalog, blending classic melodies with contemporary staging. Audiences can expect a live orchestra on stage, vocal performances, and choreography featuring a mix of longtime SALT collaborators and newer performers. The show revisits music made famous by Broadway staples such as Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music.
A Grand Night for Singing originally premiered at SALT in October 2014, marking the organization’s first full production. Twelve years later, the revival is designed as both a celebration of SALT’s growth and a tribute to its origins.
Lauren McComas, president and artistic director of SALT Performing Arts, reflected on the company’s early days, recalling that the original production was staged with limited technical resources but abundant ambition. She said the journey since that first opening night has been driven by faith, community support, and a shared commitment to creating meaningful theatrical experiences.
The cast includes singers Dan Williams, Kai Kasiguran, Nicholas Burbo, Emily Merow, Maggie Riker, and Emily Sgroi. Dancers featured in the production are Andy Patterson, Isaiah Butler, Rebecca Futty, Hannah Cohen, and Katy Engelman.
McComas serves as director and producer, with Stephen Fisher as assistant director and stage manager. Nicholas Burbo leads the orchestra as music director and conductor. Choreography is shared by Chelsea Barnett and Valerie Dixon. The creative team also includes costume, hair, and makeup designer Lisa Davis; set, lighting, and sound designer Robbie Merow; props master Laurey Zoladz; lead assistant stage manager Sandi Joy Chadwick; assistant stage manager Anton Patriarca; master carpenter and sound board operator David Craig; marketing director and house manager Judy Elliott; and resident photographer Mike Styer.
Performances are scheduled as follows: Friday, January 9, at 7:00 PM for a dressy-attire opening night with champagne; Saturday, January 10, at 7:00 PM; Friday, January 16, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM; Saturday, January 17, at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM; and Sunday, January 18, at 2:00 PM.
All ticket sales are final. Patrons requiring handicap-accessible seating are advised to purchase tickets on a computer rather than a mobile device so specific seats can be selected. Accessible seating is available in Row A. Guests should email jelliott@saltpa.com after purchasing tickets and enter through the north, accessible entrance, as the main south entrance is not handicap accessible.
Late seating is limited once the performance begins, and audience members are encouraged to arrive early to ensure seating before showtime.
SALT will also continue its decade-long partnership with the Chester County Food Bank during the run. Food donations will be collected at every performance, with no glass containers permitted. In addition, $1.00 from every ticket sold will be donated directly to the Chester County Food Bank.
Additional information, including frequently asked questions and details about SALT’s use of digital set extensions in this production, is available through the FAQ section on the organization’s website.
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