National Pastime Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM CDT

× Tickets are reserved seating.
$26.50 for adults  $23.50 for seniors 55+  $21.50 for students 12-25

Rated PG for some mild language and innuendo, please call the ticket office if you have a question or concern about bringing any audience members under 12.

When ordering online, select the seating area and total number of tickets needed first; you can select the discount needed for each person in your party on the following screen.

Call the Emerson Ticket Office, 214-544-4630, for group discount information.
MRT is proud to be producing the North Texas premiere of National Pastime. This new musical comedy is about a struggling radio station during the 1930’s that saves itself by broadcasting games for a fake, undefeated baseball team… until the national press catches on. This fast-paced, hilarious musical is sure to be a home run!
Described as a throwback to a sweeter era of musical theatre, National Pastime is filled with toe-tapping numbers, romantic entanglements, and nostalgic charm. With themes of teamwork, integrity, and a little small-town magic, the show celebrates the spirit of America’s favorite pastime in a wholly unique way.
Thanks to a generous grant from H-E-B, students get to see this production for free.

Shows in the MRT 2025-2026 Season are:
Barefoot in the Park (rated PG-13) by Neil Simon; July 25-26, Aug 1-2, and 8-9, 2025 National Pastime (in partnership with AMT - book by Tony Sportiello with music & lyrics by Al Tapper; Oct. 3-4, 10-11 and 17-18, 2025
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol (rated PG) as adapted by McKinney's own Dr. Andrew Harris; Nov. 21-22, 28-29 and Dec. 12-13, 2025