It's the most wonderful time of the year for theatre fans as the Civic Center announces its 2026/27 Broadway Season! Featuring fresh from New York shows including Death Becomes Her, The Outsiders, and more, alongside returning favorites like Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, and Hamilton! See the full schedule below:

Hamilton
August 18 - 23, 2026
Immigrants, they get the job done! Written by Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton is a true landmark of American culture, tearing up the musical theatre rulebook with a score that is equal parts Sondheim and Notorious B.I.G., and a cast of ethnically diverse actors in the roles of the Founding Fathers. The story centers on immigrant Alexander Hamilton, one of our most important (and colorful) characters, who rose from humble, orphaned beginnings to play a major role in creating a democratic America that welcomes the contributions of all of its citizens.
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The Outsiders
August 25 - 30, 2026
Winner of the 2024 Tony Award for Best New Musical! Based on S.E. Hilton's 1967 novel and Francis Ford Coppola's era-defining motion picture, this coming-of-age tale follows a gang of young greasers as they cling to survival. With an Americana and roots-inspired music and lyrics by Jamestown Revival, a book by the award-winning Adam Rapp, and direction from Danya Taymor, discover this fan favorite musical as it continues its first-ever national tour. Raw and touching, The Outsiders is a moving story brimming with emotional energy that reminds us of the power of hope, the struggle for identity and belonging, and how it motivates the boys in their violent world.
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The Sound of Music
September 22 - 27, 2026
The hills are alive...you know the rest. Everyone's favorite tale of nannies, nuns, and Nazis is heading out on a fresh North American tour. The last show written by legendary duo Rodgers and Hammerstein, this iconic musical boasts a score that reads like the Greatest Hits of musical theatre, with songs including 'My Favourite Things', 'Edelweiss' and 'Do-Re-Mi'. Helming this tour is Jack O'Brien (Hairspray), one of Broadway's most accomplished directors, who's seeking to strip away some of the more kitschy elements that have become attached to the musical over the years.
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The Phantom of the Opera
November 4 - 15, 2026
In 1986, Andrew Lloyd Webber unveiled his latest masterpiece, The Phantom of the Opera, an electrifying rock musical inspired by Gaston Leroux's 1910 novel. This mesmerizing tale of supernatural romance has captivated audiences and become a cultural phenomenon. As Broadway's longest-running show, this iconic production continues to break records, with an estimated 140 million viewers worldwide. Experience the magic of Phantom as it enters a new era with a refreshed production set to enthrall audiences across America. Don't miss your chance to witness this legendary show as it haunts the Civic Center on this exciting new tour!
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The Notebook
December 29, 2026 - January 3, 2027
This brand-new musical made its Broadway debut in 2024, and now it's coming to you on tour! It's been sixteen years since Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams first set screens alight as Allie and Noah in The Notebook, but romance fans are in for a song-and-dance treat when this beloved story comes to the Civic Center in December. Featuring music and lyrics from American singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson. Fall in love with Nicholas Sparks' tear-jerking tale all over again!
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Waitress
January 29 - 31, 2027
After whipping up a whirlwind of acclaim and box office receipts on the Great White Way, Waitress is back on the road celebrating 10 years since its Broadway debut! Based on a 2007 indie movie, this big-hearted musical tells the story of a diner waitress named Jenna who's given a chance to leave her suffocating small-town existence behind and grabs it with both hands! With a book by Hollywood screenwriter Jessie Nelson (Hope Springs) and an insanely catchy score by Grammy-nominated pop singer Sara Bareilles, Waitress is a melt-in-your-mouth hit!
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The Great Gatsby
March 23 - 28, 2027
After rapturous runs at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse in late 2023 and on Broadway, this Tony-nominated musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Jazz Age now brings the story of mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby to you on tour! With a book by Kait Kerrigan, a score by Tony Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen, and direction by Marc Bruni, The Great Gatsby features a bold, contemporary score inspired by jazz, pop, and big-band sounds. Enter Gatsby's world of stunning excess, presented through the eyes of outsider Nick Carraway. As Nick grows closer to the reclusive businessmen, he discovers glittering ambition and romantic idealism mask a torrid tale of loneliness and loss.
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The Bodyguard
April 2 - 4, 2027
In 1992, the Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston-led romantic blockbuster The Bodyguard not only broke box office records, but its soundtrack became the best-selling soundtrack of all time, simultaneously solidifying Houston's bona fide superstar status. Experience the songs she made entirely her own - 'One Moment In Time', 'Saving All My Love For You', and 'I Will Always Love You', amongst others, as they score a romantically charged tug-of-war between a diva and her bodyguard.
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Death Becomes Her
April 13 - 18, 2027
This eagerly anticipated musical adaptation of the 1992 Universal Pictures movie has been wowing on Broadway and is now winging its way to you on tour, bringing high camp night after night! Produced and written by Marco Pennette, direction and choreography come from Tony-nominated Christopher Gattelli. Join Helen Sharp and Madeline Ashton, former friends who now compete for the same man's affection, and find a solution that is simply to die for. This dark comedy is an essential addition to your diary!
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Buena Vista Social Club
May 25 - 30, 2027
Winner of the 2026 Grammy Award for Best Musical Cast Album! You've been serenaded with their son rhythms and beguiled by their boleros, now witness the story of Buena Vista Social Club on stage, in this brand new musical celebrating the legendary Cuban musicians! Directed by Saheem Ali, this sensational production tells the true story of the Havana band that put Cuban music back on the map outside of the closed-off country in the 1990s, going on to achieve huge international success with their eponymous album, which topped the charts in the US and around the world.
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