The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is ready to spread the sparkle with this just-announced bumper 2025/26 Broadway Season. With plenty of brand-new shows including Some Like It Hot and Mrs. Doutfire alongside old favorites like The Book of Mormon and more, it's going to be an unmissable year of theatre! See the full schedule below:

How The Grinch Stole Christmas
November 14 - 16
Dr. Seuss' beloved holiday tale, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, has become a perennial festive classic! Max the Dog is your narrator as the Grinch's fiendish plan to steal Christmas from the holiday-loving Whos unfolds. However, the Grinch soon discovers there's more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming tale for all the family!
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The Book of Mormon
December 6 - 14

The original Broadway Bad Boy!
With NINE Tony Awards - including Best Musical - a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, and leading New York Times critic Ben Brantley himself calling it the "best new musical of the century", The Book of Mormon's 2011 debut was a pop culture moment. Still enjoying concurrent engagements in London's West End and on Broadway, the bad boy of musical theatre remains a top draw, leaving audiences either outraged or in pain from laughing to this day.
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Some Like It Hot
January 21 - 25, 2026
Based on the classic black and white romantic comedy, this four-time Tony-winning stage adaptation of Some Like It Hot bursts onto the stage in full technicolor during a brand new imagining of Billy Wilder's 1959 musical mobster classic. Widely considered one of the most influential and celebrated filmmakers of the Golden Era of Hollywood cinema, Wilder brought together silver screen legends Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon for bonafide box office success, creating one of the most beloved films of the MGM canon in the process.
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Riverdance
January 27 - 29, 2026
30 years after Riverdance first took the world's breath away with its explosive combination of traditional Irish music and dance, the company's fine footwork continues to evolve, captivating audiences from East to West as its fan base grows steadily. Experience the magic when the legendary company step their way to you on this 30th Anniversary Tour!
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MJ The Musical
February 3 - 8, 2026
Michael Jackson fans rejoice as a brand new musical all about the iconic superstar is here! With Jackson's plethora of moon-walking hits in tow, MJ the Musical explores the star's life and his stratospheric rise to fame. 

The Michael Jackson Estate and Columbia Live Stage have partnered on the project, with two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage (Sweat, Ruined) set to pen the book. Tony winner Christopher Wheeldon (An American In Paris) has been tapped to Choreograph/Direct the musical. With both Nottage and Wheeldon on the scene, admirers of the late artist can rest assured that Michael's incredible story is in safe hands.
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Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
February 20 - 22, 2026

Simply the best
Following its electrifying US premiere on Broadway, Tina Turner's spectacular bio-musical is heading on tour! Garnering rave reviews from critics and the public alike, Tina - The Tina Turner Musical is an exhilarating rollercoaster ride that eclipses all other musical biopics. Yes, it's really that good, you won't want to miss it! Telling the story of Tina's extraordinary life and career, from her childhood days in Nutbush to her turbulent marriage and stratospheric success, we invite you to ride the highs and lows of Tina's story in this opulent and glittering musical.
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A Beautiful Noise
March 31 - April 4, 2026
Good times never seemed so good, especially with the Neil Diamond musical heading on tour! A Beautiful Noise is a brand new production about the Grammy Award-winning legend Neil Diamond's life. Tony Award-winning 'Once on This Island' producer Kev Davenport will join forces with Four Seasons' Bob Gaudio in producing this new musical. You'll experience a journey through Diamond's life with some of his memorable hits including 'Love on the Rocks', 'Songs Sung Blue' and of course 'Sweet Caroline' to keep your feet tapping along the way. It'll be an experience like no other!
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The Music Man
April 10 - 11, 2026
The toast of the golden era of Broadway musicals, The Music Man first made a bow on the Great White Way in 1957, winning five Tony Awards (including Best Musical) and has delighted audiences in constant revivals ever since. Presented by Big League Productions, enjoy this classic as it marches into town as part of the 2025/26 Broadway Season, offering a slice of much-needed nostalgic escapism!
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Mrs. Doubtfire
April 14 - 15, 2026

Helloooooo Sarasota!
She's the nanny we all wanted in the '90s and now she's back to give the 21st century a spin in this high-spirited musical adaptation of the beloved 1993 classic. From the minds behind Something Rotten! and Hello, Dolly! This glorious production captures the film's original fun and chaos - with added theatrical pizazz!
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