Pembroke Players Returned to Tulsa Stage
The company has brought its popular Anne of Green Gables adaptation back to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Children’s Theater
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The Pembroke Players have returned to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center with a revival of their Anne of Green Gables production. Due to high demand from the local community, the theater troupe added two additional performances to the scheduled run.
Why it matters
The company decided to restage the production following significant public interest and a completely sold-out run during its debut two years ago. This revival offers local families another opportunity to experience the theater's imaginative interpretation of the classic story.
The production spans a three-year period of Anne's life and features a specialized casting choice of a younger actor to portray the character's inner child. The company previously sold out every performance during their 2024 run of this same adaptation.
The players
Pembroke Players
This theater company is based in Tulsa and specializes in producing local adaptations of classic literature.
Tulsa Performing Arts Center
This venue serves as the primary hub for major theatrical and cultural events in the Tulsa area.
The details
The production utilizes a woodland-inspired, fantasy-like set design to mirror Anne's personal perspective and internal feelings. By integrating a younger actor on stage, the show brings a physical representation of the protagonist's inner thoughts to the forefront of the performance.
Timeline
The Pembroke Players first staged this adaptation in 2024.
The current production run began on October 8, 2026.
The production run will conclude on October 25, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This revival reflects a common industry strategy where theater companies leverage past successes to ensure attendance during competitive seasons. By banking on proven audience interest, the troupe maintains its local market presence while planning future adaptations like The Count of Monte Cristo.
Families in Tulsa can attend the show through October 25, 2026, at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. Interested theatergoers should check for ticket availability for the two newly added shows, as the previous iteration of this production sold out completely.
The takeaway
Bringing back past successes allows theater companies to cultivate a loyal audience base while managing production costs effectively. Audiences should book tickets early for revived productions, as high initial interest often leads to rapid sell-outs.
Further reading
Learn more about upcoming performances in the area by visiting the Children’s Theater section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KTUL.
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