Playhouse Square Announces 2026-2027 Broadway Series

Seven titles will headline Playhouse Square’s 2026-2027 Broadway Series, with theater goers able to purchase season ticket packages starting today. 

Cleveland has served as a kickoff location for touring casts and their hit shows for the last few years. In 2023, it was The Wiz; this year, it will be the new musical comedy Death Becomes Her.

“We’re ecstatic to usher in a new season with the launch of this remarkable tour at Playhouse Square,” David Greene, senior vice president of programming at Playhouse Square said in a press release. “It’s an honor and privilege to witness a production come to life on our stage and to offer our audiences the first look at what promises to be a fantastic touring show. And the extended rehearsal period delivers a meaningful boost to our local economy in addition to more local hours for the talented work force within our organization.”

To find more info, check out playhousesquare.org/broadway and see the full season below with the fun right around the corner in September.

Death Becomes Her, Sept. 12 - Oct. 3, 2026

This Tony Award-winning musical comedy is based on the 1992 movie of the same name. It follows a famous actress and her favorite frenemy as they go too far to keep their beautiful looks for eternity, thanks to a secret potion and a mysterious woman in the picture. 

Mama Mia, Jan. 5-24, 2027

This classic has been running for over 25 years, and the attachment to its characters is not going to stop. Watch the trip down the aisle one more time and discover the three former love interests.

Boop! The Musical, Feb. 2-21, 2027

Betty Boop has been staring into the eyes of generations, but now she wants a day off from being a superstar and her black-and-white life gets a bubbly rush that takes her to the colorful and bright world of New York City. 

Maybe Happy Ending, March 2-21, 2027

This original story centers on the human experience, where an encounter leads to a genuine connection and an adventure that could yield the best gift two humans could give each other. 

The Phantom of the Opera, April 14 - May 9, 2027

The Paris Opera House is haunted by a hidden figure, a musical genius known as The Phantom, but the opera becomes a site of jealousy and madness, all caused by love.

Buena Vista Social Club, July 27 - Aug. 15, 2027

A music star was loved by her country, but at the peak of her career, she just vanished from the public eye, only to be presented with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Now the country legend must handle her past. 

Harry Potter and The Cursed Child, Aug. 24 - Sept. 12, 2027

Once rivals in the Wizarding World, Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy have to set their differences aside when their young sons become best friends, setting them on a new journey that can change everything, from the past to the future.

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