ILION, N.Y.: A writer’s rescue becomes a fight for freedom when Misery opens at Ilion Little Theatre on Friday, Oct. 23. The stage adaptation of Stephen King’s novel will run for three performances through Sunday, Oct. 25, giving Mohawk Valley audiences a live-theater option the weekend before Halloween.

The production is directed by Tory Girmonde and uses William Goldman’s adaptation, according to the theater’s 2026–27 season announcement. It is a special add-on outside the regular season, an important detail for people who already hold a season subscription.

Before making plans, audiences should know two things: online ticket totals include fees, and the theater recommends this production for patrons 16 and older. Its advisory includes strobe effects as well as violence and simulated gunshots.

Three performances at The Stables

All performances are at Ilion Little Theatre, 13 Remington Ave., Ilion. The official event page lists:

• Friday, Oct. 23: 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 24: 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 25: 2 p.m.

Sunday is the only afternoon performance in the announced run. For anyone coordinating a ride, dinner or a group outing, it is worth checking the date carefully before buying.

The theater is also known as The Stables. Its directions page tells visitors to use the Remington Avenue street address for GPS and places the building behind the Remington Arms manufacturing complex. The organization’s post office box is its mailing address, not the performance location.

What tickets cost

The official ticket selectors for Friday, Saturday and Sunday showed the same prices when checked Oct. 18:

• General admission: $20, with a displayed online total of $21.75 per ticket including fees.
• Student admission: $15, with a displayed online total of $16.50 per ticket including fees.

At those listed rates, two general-admission tickets purchased online total $43.50. Check the final amount and selected performance before completing an order, since availability and listed charges can change.

The theater’s season page says tickets may also be purchased at the door, depending on availability. A listing does not guarantee that seats will remain on the day of the show. Use the event’s own ticket links to check the performance you want.

Because Misery is identified as a special add-on, season subscribers should confirm the terms of their pass with the theater before relying on it for admission.

A story about a fan’s dangerous demands

King’s story centers on novelist Paul Sheldon and Annie Wilkes, the woman who takes him in after a car crash. Paul’s dependence on her becomes dangerous when she tries to control what he writes. The premise turns a place of recovery into a trap, with Paul’s freedom at stake.

The Daily Sentinel’s Oct. 18 preview describes a three-character production involving Paul, Annie and Sheriff Buster. That small cast keeps the story focused on the people caught in the conflict.

Read the audience advisory before booking

The theater’s official show page recommends Misery for ages 16 and older. It warns of staged violence and gore, simulated gunshots, strobing lights, strong language and psychological horror.

Share those details with everyone in your party before choosing tickets. An afternoon performance still carries the same published content advisory.

Visitors who need information about step-free entry, wheelchair seating, restrooms or other accommodations can call 315-894-3203 or use the theater’s contact form before buying. The public pages reviewed for this preview did not specify those access details or a running time.

A long-running part of Valley theater

The setting has a story of its own. According to the theater’s history page, the group began in 1924, first meeting and performing in a member’s attic. It purchased the former carriage house and stables of the Philo Remington estate in 1927 and built a stage and auditorium inside.

The organization incorporated in 1930. Public subscriptions followed in 1968, opening its performances to a broader audience. Today, the theater welcomes adults interested in participating in community theater, including work beyond the stage.

For the latest information about the Oct. 23–25 production, visit the official Misery event and ticket page.