Shooting Star

**December 8, 2026 **through January 2, 2027. Settle in for a heartwarming night of theater at Key West's beloved Red Barn Theatre, where Steven Dietz's acclaimed romantic comedy Shooting Star takes the stage for a limited holiday-season run. Tucked away in its intimate historic playhouse just off Duval Street, the Red Barn has been delighting island audiences for decades, and this bittersweet two-person gem is a perfect fit for its cozy, up-close setting.
The story unfolds over a single unexpected night. Former college sweethearts Elena Carson and Reed McAllister find themselves stranded and snowed in overnight at a sleepy middle-American airport, thrown back together by chance after years apart. Elena has held fast to her free-spirited, counter-culture roots, while Reed has taken a decidedly more buttoned-up, corporate path, and as the hours stretch on, the two former lovers rediscover just how much has changed, and how much hasn't.
What begins as an awkward, funny run-in slowly deepens into something richer. Over the course of the night, filled with laughter, banter, wine, and plenty of nostalgia, Elena and Reed revisit a shared past that holds far more surprises than either remembers, all while facing a present neither of them could have predicted. It is a warm, wry, and quietly moving look at the middle chapters of our lives, the roads we choose, and the people who shaped us along the way.
Funny, tender, and full of heart, Shooting Star is the kind of romantic comedy that starts bright and never fades. Whether you are a devoted theatergoer or just looking for a memorable evening out during the holidays, this is a delightful way to spend a night in Old Town. Grab your tickets, bring someone special, and treat yourself to a charming, feel-good story at the Barn!