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The Straz Center Announces its 2026-2027 Broadway Season Lineup!

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The Straz Center announced its 2026-2027 Bank of America Broadway at the Straz Season lineup, and we are SO excited! From classic favorites to new hit shows, there are some fantastic shows you and the family won't want to miss, including the return of some of our favorite musicals like Wicked, Hamilton, and Disney's Beauty and the Beast!

Straz Center 2026-2027 Bank of America Broadway Season Lineup

 

Buena Vista Social Club

  • October 6-11, 2026
  • Perfect for: Ages 8 and up

It’s been years since legendary singer Omara Portuondo last entered a recording studio. Once known as the “Queen of Feeling,” her voice was celebrated throughout Cuba – until she vanished from the spotlight. But when an ambitious young record producer brings her a rare opportunity, the elusive diva must finally reckon with her past.

Hailed as a “jaw-dropping, soul-stirring must see” (The Washington Post), the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Buena Vista Social Club is a journey through music and memory into the beating heart of Havana. A world-class company brings the story of the iconic album to thrilling life in this tale of big dreams, second chances and music that needs no translation.

Buena Vista Social CLub
Buena Vista Social Club

Hamilton

  • October 21-November 8, 2026
  • Perfect for: Ages 10 and up (minor adult themes, mild profanity, and staged violence)

Get ready to be back in the room where it happens! Hamilton is the epic saga with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, Hamilton has had a profound impact on culture, politics and education. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards, it has won Grammy and Olivier Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

‘Twas the Night Before…by Cirque du Soliel

  • November 18-29, 2026
  • Perfect for: Ages 5 and up

It’s the holidays, and this year, things are different. For years, Isabella and her father have read “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore together. However, Isabella feels like she’s outgrown the family tradition. But then the magic of the poem comes to life, and Isabella and her father are unexpectedly separated by a snowstorm that sends them on a fantastic journey.

In a winter wonderland inspired by the poem, ’Twas the Night Before… is a festive flurry of love and cheer created especially for families, featuring the incredible acrobatics Cirque du Soleil is known for – from a mesmerizing aerial straps duo and daring hoop diving, to gravity-defying hair suspension and high-energy dancing. Performed by a cast of 26 artists from all over the world, the show features lovable characters and a soundtrack including Christmas favorites reinvented by Cirque du Soleil.

Death Becomes Her

  • December 8-13, 2026
  • Perfect for: Ages 12 and up (cartoon-like death scenes, strong language, and suggestive humor)

Some people will do anything to look eternally fabulous. But famous actress Madeline Ashton and her best frenemy Helen Sharp are about to go too far thanks to a mysterious woman named Viola Van Horn and a secret potion that’s to die for.

Death Becomes Her is the Tony Award-winning, drop-dead hilarious, new musical comedy based on the classic 1992 film. This pop-culture phenomenon has taken over Instagram and TikTok and has been certified as one of the funniest musicals by publications like the New York Times.

The Great Gatsby

  • January 19-24, 2027
  • Perfect for: Ages 10 and up (mature themes, alcohol use, staged violence)

Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony Award-winning new musical is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth and tragedy that brings the Roaring Twenties to life on stage. Directed by Marc Bruni, this story of extravagance and longing features high-energy choreography and a jazz and pop-influenced original score.

Wicked 

  • February 3-28, 2027
  • Perfect for: Ages 8 and up (longer run time, loud, intense scenes)

Oh, what a celebration! The thrillifying classic is flying back onto the stage. Welcome to the wonderful Land of Oz where a young woman is born with emerald-green skin. She's smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one good and the other one wicked. Featuring all the powerhouse songs you love – “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good” –Wicked is sure to mesmerize audiences. Though it was recently adapted to the big screen, there's nothing like seeing Glinda and Elphaba's story unfold on stage, all where it began.

The Sound of Music

  • March 9-14, 2026
  • Perfect for: Ages 5 and up

The Sound of Music is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors – and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain. For 65 years, The Sound of Music has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed – it’s meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing. This vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music. Featuring beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss.”

The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music

Oh, Mary!

  • April 6-11, 2027
  • Perfect for: Ages 14 and up (adult themes and situations)

Oh, Mary! is a dark comedy about a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Unrequited yearning, alcoholism and suppressed desires abound in this 80-minute one-act play that finally examines the forgotten life and dreams of Mrs. Lincoln, through the lens of an idiot (playwright Cole Escola). Though it's suggested for ages 14 and up, this one might be a good excuse for an adults-only date night!

Boop! The Musical

  • April 20-25, 2027
  • Perfect for: Ages 8 and up (theatrical haze, smoke, and darkness)

For almost a century, the Betty Boop character has won hearts and inspired fans around the world with her trademark looks, voice and style. Now, in BOOP! The Musical, Betty’s dream of an ordinary day off from super-celebrity in her black-and-white world leads to a “bright and bubbly” adventure of color, music and love in New York City. BOOP! is the new Broadway musical comedy extravaganza that’s fun for everyone – bringing heart, laughter and a whole lot of Boop-oop-a-doop to the stage!

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

  • May 4-16, 2027
  • Perfect for: Ages 5 and up 

Be our guest at Beauty and the Beast, Disney’s first North American touring production of the beloved musical in more than 25 years. This enchanting and timeless tale, filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love, has been brought to life with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes! The show boasts the Oscar-winning and Tony Award-nominated score, including the classic songs “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.” This enchanting new production of the classic tale as old as time is the beloved musical that will fill your heart with joy and Disney magic.

Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical

  • June 1-6, 2027
  • Perfect for: Ages 6 and up

How did a dead body, a fake love letter and, of all people, Ian Fleming turn the tide of WWII? Olivier Award winner for Best New Musical and a multiple 2025 Tony nominee, Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical is the best-reviewed show in West End history. It’s 1943 and the Allies are on the ropes. Luckily, they’re about to gamble our futures on a stolen corpse. Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, it’s the fast-paced, hilarious true story of the secret mission that won WWII!

Jersey Boys

  • June 15-20 2027
  • Perfect for: Ages 12 and up (mature language, elements, smoking, and alcohol use)

The original Broadway sensation returns to the road! Celebrating 20 years – Jersey style!  They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard – and the radio just couldn’t resist. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story – a story that has made them an international sensation all over again. The show features all their hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh What a Night,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Beggin’” and “Working My Way Back to You.”  Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the Tony Award-winning, original Broadway sensation!

Here are the shows you can still check out for the remainder of the current season.

  • Hell's Kitchen: March 24-April 4, 2026
  • Sterophonic: April 28-May 3, 2026
  • SIX: May 12-17, 2026
  • The Notebook: May 26-31, 2026
  • Beetlejuice: June 9-14, 2026

For tickets and show information, visit strazcenter.org.

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