Twenty-five years after the Buffy the Vampire Slayer musical episode, the show is heading back to the stage. Something to Sing About Productions is staging a live concert reading of “Once More, With Feeling” in Brooklyn, New York, on November 5, 2026.
- The Milestone: The concert marks the 25th anniversary of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer musical episode, which originally aired on November 6, 2001.
- The Cause: All ticket profits from an earlier Season 3 “Homecoming” reading on October 15, 2026, will be donated directly to Parton’s Imagination Library and Broadway Cares.
- The Experience: The evening features a full cast of NYC actors, a live band, audience trivia, and VIP perks at The Rat NYC in Brooklyn.
Celebrating Twenty-Five Years of Sunnydale’s Musical Chaos
When “Once More, With Feeling” first hit television screens in the fall of 2001, characters sing, dance and burst into flames all over Sunnydale. Now, a quarter-century later, fandom nostalgia is translating into live performance.
Something to Sing About Productions is returning following a previously sold-out run, bringing back the event for one night only on November 5, 2026, at The Rat NYC located at 68-117 Jay St in Brooklyn, New York. Doors open at 7:00 PM with the show kicking off at 8:00 PM, strictly for audiences 21 and older. Attendees can expect a full cast of local NYC actors who identify as Buffy nerds, backed by a live band.
From Season 3 Trivia to Full-Scale Anniversary Concerts
The anniversary celebration actually begins weeks earlier. Before the musical extravaganza takes over Brooklyn in November, the organizers are hosting a preliminary event titled Homecoming: A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reading on October 15, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM at the same Brooklyn venue. This earlier gathering dives into Season 3, Episode 5 (“Homecoming”), featuring a full cast reading, rounds of Buffy trivia with prizes, and the introduction of fan-favorite villain Mayor Wilkins III.
Ticket profits from the October reading are designated for Parton’s Imagination Library alongside Broadway Cares.
| Event Name | Date & Time | Location | Primary Focus | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homecoming: A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reading | October 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM | The Rat NYC, Brooklyn, NY | Season 3 Episode 5 reading & trivia | Parton’s Imagination Library, Broadway Cares |
| Once More, With Feeling: Live! 25th Anniversary Show | November 5, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM | The Rat NYC, Brooklyn, NY | Full cast concert, live band, 25th musical anniversary |
The Economic Power of Cult Television Fandoms
Premium ticketing tiers for the November show include upfront seating and exclusive event swag.
Fans looking to test their Slayer knowledge and support literacy initiatives can secure passes directly through event organizers.
What is your absolute favorite track from “Once More, With Feeling,” and would you trust your local Scooby gang to carry a tune live? Let’s hear your picks in the comments below.
