If Sacramento theatergoers have one show to catch this October, Primary Trust at B Street Theatre should be at the top of the list. The play — which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2024 — runs October 7 through November 1, and several performances are already marked “Almost Sold Out.” For a city that takes its live arts seriously, this one is worth planning around.
What Is Primary Trust?
Primary Trust was written by Eboni Booth, a New York-based playwright and resident playwright at New Dramatists. The story centers on Kenneth, a middle-aged man who works at a small bookstore in the fictional town of Cranberry, New York. His world is quiet, routine, and carefully contained — until the bookstore closes and he loses the job that has anchored his life. What follows is described by Booth herself as “a hilarious and heartfelt exploration of the possibilities that await us all.”
The play earned the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2024, along with the Steinberg Playwright Award and the Helen Merrill Award for Playwriting for its author. It has been staged across the country since, and B Street Theatre’s production brings it to Sacramento’s 2026–27 mainstage season.
The show is recommended for ages 16 and up.
Why It Fits Sacramento’s Fall Calendar
B Street Theatre is one of Sacramento’s most consistent live theater anchors. Located at 2700 Capitol Ave in the heart of Midtown, it draws theatergoers from throughout the region for a season that spans comedy, drama, and family programming. This fall, Primary Trust anchors the adult mainstage season alongside the upcoming holiday offerings that follow it in December.
The subject matter — a middle-aged man rebuilding a life after an unexpected loss — resonates beyond the fictional setting. Booth strips away the usual theatrical scaffolding and focuses on small human moments: what it means to lose a daily routine, to find new connections, and to imagine a version of yourself that surprises you. The humor keeps it from becoming heavy.
For Sacramento audiences who have been following this season, Primary Trust arrives between the opening weeks of Broadway touring productions and the start of the holiday shows. It’s a good window to catch a smaller-stage production with high national pedigree before the calendar fills up.
How to Get Tickets
B Street Theatre offers several pricing tiers for Primary Trust. Standard adult tickets run $39 for most performances. Students, seniors, and military pay $35. Pints & Previews shows — evening events that pair the production with a drink — are available at $25 per person.
On October 10, the theater runs a $9.99@9PM showing, which is the cheapest way to see the production. These discount slots tend to sell quickly.
Performance times vary. Matinees run at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Evening shows are scheduled at 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m. depending on the date. Checking the calendar at the theater’s website before buying gives the clearest view of what’s available.
For questions or group bookings, the box office can be reached at 916-443-5300.
The Details
- Show: Primary Trust by Eboni Booth (2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama)
- Where: B Street Theatre, 2700 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA 95816
- Dates: October 7 – November 1, 2026
- Ages: 16+
- Standard tickets: $39 adults / $35 students, seniors, and military
- Pints & Previews: $25
- Discount show: $9.99@9PM on October 10
- Matinee times: 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
- Evening show times: 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m., 9 p.m. (varies by date)
- Box office: 916-443-5300
- Tickets: Available at bstreettheatre.org
What Else Is on the Fall Arts Calendar
October and November in Sacramento are packed with live performance options. The Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera opens its 2026–27 season with two concerts this fall — read our full guide to the Philharmonic & Opera season for dates and details. Broadway Sacramento is also midway through its fall slate, including the touring production of Water for Elephants and the anticipated New Year’s Week arrival of The Outsiders.
Bottom Line
Primary Trust is a Pulitzer-winning play with a story that feels genuinely personal and funny — not the kind of prestige production that holds audiences at arm’s length. B Street Theatre keeps its shows tight and its audience close, which is the right venue for a play about someone learning to let other people in. If you’re planning a date night or a night out with friends in October, this is worth booking now. The discounted $9.99 showing on October 10 is the fastest way to test whether it’s your thing, and the Pints & Previews format adds a low-key social element for groups who want more than just the performance.
Several dates are already near sold out. Don’t wait to decide.
