It's the most wonderful time of the year for theatre fans as Playhouse Square announces its 2026/27 Broadway season, and it's a good one!

With fresh from New York shows including Death Becomes Her, Maybe Happy Ending, and Oh, Mary! building excitement alongside returns of fan favorites like Phantom of the Opera and Mamma Mia!, believe us when we say - there's something for everyone! See the full schedule below:

Death Becomes Her
TOUR LAUNCH
September 12 - October 3, 2026
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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The Who's Tommy
TOUR LAUNCH
October 6 - 11, 2026
Nominated for the 2024 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival! Five and a half decades on since it changed rock history forever, The Who's seminal rock opera Tommy is finally stepping out on tour! Freshly reimagined for a 21st century audience by its original creators, The Who's guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend and director Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, Big River), the production promises a ride through Tommy's amazing journey as thrilling as when it was first witnessed.
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Hadestown
November 3 - 8, 2026
Plucky folk opera Hadestown garnered eight Tony Awards (including the coveted Tony for Best Musical), four Drama Desk Awards, six Outer Critics Circle Awards and a Drama League Award. This came as no surprise, given the production received much acclaim during both its Off-Broadway and Broadway runs, praised for its soaring imagination, vibrant retelling of a classic story, and a sumptuous score that evokes smoky New Orleans jazz and bubbling Americana-tinged folk. Don't miss out when the lauded musical brings its remixed tale of Greek mythology to you.
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Clue
November 17 - 22, 2026
Was it Colonel Mustard in the dining room with the candlestick, or Mrs. White in the library with the revolver? You'll find out in Clue, a hilarious murder mystery comedy based on the classic board game, and the 1985 cult movie version starring Tim Curry. Adapted for the stage by Jonathan Lynn, it's a hugely inventive new spin on the property, leading its cast of colorful characters from room to room in a whirlwind of slapstick comedy and theatrical verve.
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Wicked
December 9, 2026 - January 3, 2027
Forget a certain gingham-clad farm girl and her loyal pooch, here's the real story of Oz, from those who helped build it! Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire and crystallised by an unforgettable soundtrack by Stephen Schwartz, Wicked tells the story behind the legend, taking us back to a land full of magic - led by one who has none, and the two women who defeated him, together. A cultural phenomenon and now one of the biggest-selling movies of all time, see it where it all began in the thrillifying stage original!
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Mamma Mia!
January 5 - 24, 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 the Connor Palace Theatre next January!
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BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical
February 2 - 21, 2026
Boop-oop-a-doop! Cultural icon Betty Boop is finally going on a nationwide tour starting in fall 2026! Created by a starry team of Tony and Grammy-winning talent, including direction from Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots) and music from David Foster, this exciting new musical sees the beguiling 30's cartoon come to life in her own fully staged story. With a contemporary score that blends golden-age Broadway jazz with today's musical theatre sound, it balances old-school swing with modern storytelling, finally giving Betty the legacy she deserves!
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Maybe Happy Ending
March 2 - 21, 2027
With its Broadway run collecting six 2025 Tony Awards, this Korean-English musical rom-com is taking to the road! Telling the tale of a whirlwind romance between two charming robots and a house plant called HwaBoon, MHE was a fan favorite on its debut. Hailed by Variety as 'an undeniably moving, well-made, adorable musical', fall in love with Maybe Happy Ending when it comes to town next spring.
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Oh, Mary!
March 30 - April 4, 2027
The day of triumph has surely arrived! Cole Escola's Tony-winning play is finally going on tour. Oh Mary! Is an irreverent dark comedy that imagines Mary Todd Lincoln as a restless, cabaret-loving misfit spiraling through absurdity, blending sharp satire, campy theatricality, and chaotic humor into a boldly original theatrical experience. A huge hit on Broadway and now enjoying a run in London's West End, don't miss out on this exciting and hilarious chance to see the First Lady as you've never seen her
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Phantom of The Opera
April 14 - May 9, 2027
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 Cleveland on this exciting new tour!
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Jersey Boys
July 13 - 18, 2027
Back for a brand new tour! Jersey Boys is the smash-hit jukebox musical that gives us the true, sometimes gritty, and always spectacularly entertaining story of falsetto idol Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. The blue-collar boys in the shiny Lurex suits strode onto the scene in 1965, wowing the public for 20 years with hits such as "Big Girls Don't Cry","Oh What a Night", and "Walk Like a Man," "Beggin", and many more. But before fame and fortune comes a difficult, and sometimes not entirely legal, journey to stardom.
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Buena Vista Social Club
July 27 - August 15, 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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Harry Potter and The Cursed Child
August 24 - September 12, 2027
Harry and co. are all grown up in this continuation of the bestselling story, adapted by Jack Thorne (Adolescence, Enola Holmes). A spellbinding visual treat, the show expertly recaptures the magic of the books while crafting a unique world of its own. The story is brought to life with an intelligent script, wondrous costumes, and a whole Defence Against the Dark Arts class worth of great theatrical special effects. Apparating to Cleveland in summer 27' it's a worthy season closer and one not to be missed for Potterheads!
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