Meridian Little Theatre opens 2026 season with Our Town

Published February 19, 2026 • 11:19 PM
By Cash Matlock

MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – Meridian Little Theatre will open its 2026 season with the classic American drama Our Town.

Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 19, 20 and 21, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Feb. 22.

Written by Thornton Wilder, Our Town premiered in 1938 and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play follows the lives of two families in the fictional town of Grover’s Corners, tracing themes of love, family and loss while highlighting the significance of everyday moments.

The Meridian production is being directed by guest artistic director Jim Wood and features a local cast.

Tickets are available by calling the box office at 601-482-6371 or by visiting meridianlittletheatre.com.