It's the most wonderful time of the year for theatre fans as the Stephen Tanger Center reveals the lineup for its 2026/27 Broadway Season, and it's a good one! With chances to catch fresh-from-New York hits, including Maybe Happy Ending, Death Becomes Her, and Just in Time, alongside the welcome return of classics like Mamma Mia! and The Lion King, there's more than enough magic for all types of theatre goers!

Maybe Happy Ending
September 22 - 27, 2026
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', don't miss Maybe Happy Ending as it kicks off the 2026/27 season this fall!
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The Great Gatsby
October 6 - 11, 2026
After rapturous runs at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse in late 2023 and on Broadway, this Tony-nominated musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Jazz Age now brings the story of mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby to you on tour! With a book by Kait Kerrigan, a score by Tony Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen, and direction by Marc Bruni, The Great Gatsby features a bold, contemporary score inspired by jazz, pop, and big-band sounds. Enter Gatsby's world of stunning excess, presented through the eyes of outsider Nick Carraway. As Nick grows closer to the reclusive businessmen, he discovers glittering ambition and romantic idealism mask a torrid tale of loneliness and loss.
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Wicked
November 18 - December 6
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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Death Becomes Her
January 5 - 10, 2027
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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Mamma Mia!
March 2 - 7, 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 Tanger Center next spring!
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The Bodyguard
April 27 - May 2, 2027
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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The Lion King
May 19 - 30, 2027
Roaring into Greensboro next spring! Disney presents a musical that brings the much-loved 1994 animated film to life with breathtaking spirit and power, inviting you to explore the African Serengeti and join the wide-eyed cub Simba on the adventure of a lifetime as he grows up and accepts his destiny as the King of the Pride Lands. In addition to the beloved songs penned by Sir Elton John and Tim Rice (such as the soaring 'Circle of Life') this phenomenal adaptation has original songs and explodes with joyous, captivating music that soundtrack the rich mythology and moving drama expertly.
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Just In Time
June 15 - 20, 2027
An exciting new jukebox biographical musical celebrating the life and music of the legendary Bobby Darin, this thrilling production hits the road after bowling over Broadway audiences! Directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers, this immersive production evokes a nightclub setting, complete with a live big band on stage. Set to Darin's timeless hits such as "Splish Splash," "Mack the Knife," and "Dream Lover," the show traces his meteoric rise and lasting influence in the music industry.
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Buena Vista Social Club
August 17 - 22, 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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