It's the most wonderful time of the year for theatre fans as the Van Wezel announces its 2026/27 Broadway season! Featuring sparkling musicals like Water For Elephants, SIX, Shucked, and more, there's plenty of magic for everyone. See the full schedule below:

The Bodyguard
December 1 - 2, 2026
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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Mystic Pizza
January 6 - 8, 2027Adapted from the 1988 movie of the same name, this adaptation originally premiered in Maine's Ogunquit Playhouse in 2021, and now makes its bow on tour! Relive the fun of the film and prepare yourself to jam out to the tunes of eighties legends like Cyndi Lauper and Starship - it's the best pizza you'll ever have!
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The Wiz
January 15 - 16, 2027
The seven-time Tony-winning hit, "The Wiz," is back with a brand new tour the first in 40 years! The soul, gospel, funk, and R&B-fused reimagining of Frank L. Baum's "The Wizard of Oz" is taking to the road on the second leg of its tour in a brand new production directed by Schele Williams, presenting William F. Brown and Charlie Smalls' vibrant musical for the 21st century. With additional material by Amber Ruffin and choreography by Jaquel Knight, join Dorothy, Toto, Tinman, Scarecrow, and Lion as they boogie down the Yellow Brick Road in search of heart, knowledge, courage, and home!
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Mamma Mia!
January 26 - 31, 2027
Celebrating 25 years since this sunshine-filled show redefined the concept of the jukebox musical for the new century, it's time to break out the platform shoes and feather boas - Mamma Mia is BACK! This blockbuster musical contains all of ABBA's most famous hits, including 'Super Trouper', 'Lay All Your Love On Me', 'Dancing Queen', 'Waterloo', and more, using them to soundtrack the hilarious but touching story of single mother Donna and her daughter's upcoming nuptials on an idyllic Greek Island. The benchmark for all jukebox musicals, enjoy the ultimate girls' night out when it brings the Mediterranean heat to you next January!
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Shucked
February 8 - 9, 2027
Winner of two Drama Desk Awards! After an a-maize-ing premiere at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre, the heartwarming story is heading on a national tour! With Nashville's top songwriting talents from Tony winner Robert Horn, in collaboration with Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, this musical offers a kernel of joy in these divided times, exploring how opening up to people and ideas we are wary of can be a beautiful process, uniting us in our similarities, not our differences. Aw Shucks!
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Water For Elephants
February 12 - 14, 2027
Adapted by Rick Elice from Sara Gruen's original novel, Water For Elephants features folk and Americana-infused music and lyrics by the PigPen Theatre Co. and is directed by Tony-nominee Jessica Stone. The stunning spectacle comes complete with all the wonders of the circus, including clowns, breathtaking aerialists, barkers, jugglers, and more. Equal parts thrilling cirque and heart-rending romantic drama, this musical might not be the loudest in the season, but it's certainly a rewarding and exciting experience that brings a tear to the eye and a sense of nostalgia that'll stick with you long after the final curtain.
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Waitress
February 23 - 25, 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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SIX
March 16 - 21, 2027
Henry VIII's six wives are stepping out from the big man's shadow to take their turn in the spotlight in this epically good new musical! Created by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, SIX is a celebration of girl power - from the 16th Century to today - and debuted on the West End in 2018 to fantastic reviews. With an infectious songbook and costumes to make Gaga or Queen Bey jealous, this outstanding show pushes the boundaries of musical theatre! Much like Hamilton, Six injects its historical story with modern-day attitudes and modern-day music, serving up a dizzying whirl of pop and comedy, and an all-female cast. Don't miss it!
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Legally Blonde - The Musical
March 30 - April 1, 2027
It's time to bend and snap as the fabulous Legally Blonde The Musical hits the road across North America, launched by Big League Productions! Based on the iconic MGM movie, this is a 00s nostalgia-fest for everyone. Follow Elle Wood's journey from sparkly pink popular girl to kick-ass law student as she discovers she's so much more than the loser boyfriend who dumped her for not being 'serious' enough. Ugh! Overflowing with dance numbers and catchy songs, this fabulously fun musical explodes on the stage with well-known scenes and characters. This show is perfect for brightening anybody's day, and that's not just because it's packed with fresh design and an uplifting message, but because Elle Woods' infectiously bubbly personality is an endorphin for everyone!
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Hells Kitchen
April 13 - 18, 2027
The Diary of Alicia Keys? almost! This inspirational musical is on a brand-new North American tour. Created by playwright and Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz and scored by Alicia Keys, Hell's Kitchen is largely drawn from the award-winning singer's story, based on Keys' life growing up in the Bronx. Original Broadway cast lead Maleah Joi Moon won the 2024 Tony for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her role, with her co-star Kecia Lewis winning Best Featured Actress in a Musical alongside.
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