Golden light spills onto Georgetown Palace Theatre façade at dusk with snow-covered streets and festive fairy lights

Georgetown Palace Theatre Turns 100 With Disney’s Frozen, Swing, and The Mountaintop

The Georgetown Palace Theatre is about to celebrate a century of stage magic, and it’s kicking off 2026 with a lineup that includes Disney’s Frozen, Swing, and The Mountaintop.

100-Year Anniversary

Anna and Elsa singing Frozen with colorful set pieces and bold lighting at Georgetown Palace Theatre

The historic theatre will mark 100 years on the Georgetown square in February 2026. A series of special events will run throughout the year, beginning with the official celebration on February 13. The opening night of Swing will set the tone for the festivities.

Current Broadway-Quality Production

Disney’s Frozen, a Broadway musical, is running now through February 1, 2026. The story of Anna and Elsa is brought to life on stage, with Lauren McLeod playing Anna and Ella Harper as Elsa.

Upcoming Shows

The Mountaintop

  • Dates: February 6 - March 8
  • Venue: Doug Smith Performance Center
  • Description: A powerful play by Katori Hall that offers a fictional glimpse into Martin Luther King Jr.’s final night, set in Room 306 of the Lorraine Motel on the eve of his assassination in 1968.

Swing

  • Dates: February 13 - March 1
  • Venue: Historic Springer Stage
  • Description: A celebration of swing dance, featuring Jive, Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing, and Hip-Hop Swing. The show emphasizes that swing is more than a style-it’s a state of mind.

Key Takeaways

  • Georgetown Palace Theatre turns 100 in 2026, celebrating with special events and a grand opening night of Swing.
  • Disney’s Frozen runs through February 1, 2026, starring Lauren McLeod and Ella Harper.
  • The Mountaintop and Swing are slated for February and March, offering drama and dance to audiences.

The Georgetown Palace Theatre continues to offer historic charm, Broadway-quality productions, and community celebrations, making 2026 a memorable year for theater lovers.

Author

  • I’m Fiona Z. Merriweather, an Entertainment & Culture journalist at News of Austin. I cover the stories that reflect creativity, identity, and cultural expression—from film, music, and television to art, theater, and local cultural movements. My work highlights how entertainment both shapes and mirrors society.

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