Sold-out hit returns January 7, 2027 with Trevor Strader, Drew Wutke, and director Martha Banta
GLENS FALLS, NY — After selling out every performance during its acclaimed 2026 run, the Adirondack Theatre Festival is bringing back one of the summer’s biggest successes for one special night.
On Thursday, January 7, 2027, at 7:30 p.m., audiences will once again have the chance to experience TRAPPED, the critically acclaimed musical written and performed by Trevor Strader, as the centerpiece of the Adirondack Theatre Festival’s annual Benefit at the Charles R. Wood Theater.
Directed once again by Artistic Director Martha Banta, with Drew Wutke returning to the piano as music director and accompanist, TRAPPED captivated audiences last summer with its irresistible blend of comedy, storytelling, and music. The production became one of the hottest tickets of the season, selling out its entire run and leaving many patrons asking the same question: “Will you bring it back?”
Now, the answer is yes.
“We heard from so many people who either couldn’t get tickets before it sold out or wanted to experience it all over again,” said Banta. “Bringing TRAPPED back for our annual Benefit felt like the perfect way to celebrate this extraordinary piece while raising support for another summer of bold, professional theatre in Glens Falls.”
Critics were equally enthusiastic. Writing in the Albany Times Union, Steve Barnes declared that “TRAPPED has made writer-performer Trevor Strader a star,” calling the show “funny, smart, touching, gorgeously sung” and “utterly winning entertainment.” Mark Frost of The Chronicle praised the production as “a perfect star turn,” writing that “it became profound and transformative,” and concluding, “The Adirondack Theatre Festival really delivered the goods with TRAPPED.”
Audience members agreed, with one patron calling it “the quintessential ATF show: high-energy professional theater of the highest caliber, one is guaranteed to leave the theater on a high” while another described it as “the perfect balance between wit, humor, entertainment and heartfelt emotion.”
Trapped is a completely true and wildly absurd misadventure. When Trevor tries to retrieve his umbrella and accidentally gets locked inside the luggage compartment under a Megabus as it takes off, he turns a travel nightmare into a hilarious and heartfelt celebration of storytelling, music and survival.
The January 7 performance is part of ATF’s annual Benefit, the organization’s largest fundraising event of the year. Proceeds help support another summer season of producing bold, professional theatre and developing new work in Glens Falls.
Benefit tickets include far more than the performance. Guests will also enjoy:
- A special return performance of TRAPPED
- A live auction featuring Broadway tickets, exclusive theatre experiences, and one-of-a-kind items
- The popular Prize Wall
- Drinks and delicious bites provided by generous local restaurant partners
- A post-show Meet the Cast reception
The evening celebrates the artists, audiences, and supporters who make the Adirondack Theatre Festival possible while raising essential funds for the organization’s 2027 season.
Tickets are $125 and are on sale now at ATFestival.org.
Because TRAPPED sold out quickly during its original run, early ticket purchases are encouraged.
For tickets and additional information, visit ATFestival.org.