Broadway in Cincinnati releases 2026-27 lineup

Broadway in Cincinnati is bringing a star-studded season to the Aronoff Center, featuring musicals, classic favorites, and limited-run shows from September 2026 through June 2027.

The season opens Sept. 15 with the Tony Award-winning “The Great Gatsby” and concludes in June with “Buena Vista Social Club.” Other productions include “BOOP! The Musical,” “‘Twas The Night Before…,” “SIX,” “Maybe Happy Ending,” “Disney’s Beauty and The Beast,” “The Sound of Music,” “The Outsiders,” “Harry Potter and The Cursed Child” and “Hadestown.”

The lineup features six Cincinnati premieres, along with the return of “The Sound of Music” and “Beauty and The Beast.” Details about each show are listed below.

Performances generally run for two weeks, with evening shows Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Season tickets go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 11 a.m. online, by phone, and in person. Dates for single-ticket sales will be announced later.

Behind the curtain

• The Great Gatsby” (Sept. 15-27) – A Tony Award-winning musical based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, telling a story of love, wealth, and tragedy in the Roaring Twenties. Directed by Marc Bruni, choreography by Dominique Kelley, and music by Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen.
• “BOOP! The Musical” (Oct. 20-25) – Brings the iconic Betty Boop character to life in a Broadway musical-comedy adventure. Directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell, with music by David Foster, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead, and a book by Bob Martin.
• “The Sound of Music” (Nov. 10-15) – The Rodgers & Hammerstein classic follows Maria and the von Trapp family, featuring beloved songs including “Do-Re-Mi” and “Edelweiss.” Directed by three-time Tony winner Jack O’Brien.
• “‘Twas The Night Before…” (Dec. 2-13) – Cirque du Soleil’s holiday-themed production reimagines the classic poem with acrobatics, hoop diving, and high-energy dance.
• “SIX” (Jan. 5-10, 2027) – Retells the stories of Henry VIII’s six wives as a contemporary pop concert. The Broadway album has surpassed one billion streams worldwide.
• “Maybe Happy Ending” (Jan. 19-31) – Winner of six Tony Awards, this musical explores chance encounters and human connection. Directed by Michael Arden, it has been called “one of the best musicals in years” by USA Today.
• “Disney’s Beauty and The Beast” (Feb. 16-28) – North American touring production with new sets, costumes, and the Oscar-winning score by Alan Menken and Tim Rice. Directed and choreographed by Matt West.
• “The Outsiders” (Mar. 16-28, 2027) – Set in 1967 Tulsa, Oklahoma, following Ponyboy Curtis and his friends navigating adolescence. Directed by Danya Taymor.
• “Harry Potter and The Cursed Child” (Apr. 13-25) – A continuation of the Harry Potter saga featuring stage magic and storytelling. Winner of six Tony Awards including Best Play.
• “Hadestown” (May 14-16) – Tony- and Grammy-winning musical intertwining the myths of Orpheus and Eurydice and Hades and Persephone. Created by Anaïs Mitchell and directed by Rachel Chavkin.
• “Buena Vista Social Club” (June 1-13) – Inspired by true events, bringing Havana’s legendary musicians to life with live performers and the Grammy-winning album.

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