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By Stephen Sachs. Directed by Mark Perry.
April 16-26, 2026
Tickets on sale January 31. Part of the MainStage Subscription Series.
Inspired by true events, Bakersfield Mist is a hilarious and thought-provoking comedy-drama that pits small town smarts vs big city credentials in a battle over art and authenticity.
When Maude, brash and unapologetic, buys a thrift-store painting she’s convinced is a lost masterpiece worth millions, she calls in Lionel Percy, a highbrow art expert from New York City, to authenticate it. What follows is a fiery battle about truth, worth, and integrity. As tempers flare and worlds collide, this witty, gripping play celebrates the courage to stand your ground and fight for what you believe in, no matter who—or what—tries to convince you otherwise.