The Straz Center plots an electrifying 2025/26 Broadway Season full of big hitters, including some of New York's freshest shows, including The Outsiders, Water For Elephants, and record Tony winner Stereophonic! Classic theatre fans will also be happy to catch the return of Les Miserables and The Wiz! See the full schedule below:

The Wiz
October 14 - 19

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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Water For Elephants
October 28 - November 2
The Tony-nominated musical Water for Elephants, which earned an impressive seven 2024 Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical, is set to embark on its first national tour in fall 2025. After a hugely successful world premiere run in Atlanta, the musical adaptation of Water for Elephants made its Broadway debut in 2024. The show utilizes the book by Rick Elice, which in turn is based on Sara Gruen's original novel, and features music and lyrics by the PigPen Theatre Co. Tony-nominated Jessica Stone will be taking the directorial helm. The stunning play comes complete with clowns, aerialists, jugglers, and more to give the true circus experience!
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Kimberly Akimbo
November 18 - 23
Full of heart, humor, and unforgettable moments, five-time Tony Award winner Kimberly Akimbo was a critical hit on its Broadway premiere and went on to win five 2023 Tony Awards, including the coveted Best New Musical, Best Book of A Musical, and Best Original Score. With a soundtrack that blends cabaret classical, jazz, folk, and rock, discover Kimberly's poignant tale as she navigates her teenage life with a rare aging disease.
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A Christmas Story
November 28 - 30
Ralphie Parker's one Christmas wish is pretty simple - he wants an air gun. And he's going to make sure he gets it! A Christmas Story is based on the beloved 1983 movie, directed by Bob Clark, which has become a perennial holiday classic. Adapted faithfully for the stage by Joseph Robinette, the funny and witty songs are provided by the songwriting duo of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Sure to appeal to all the family, this musical is a whimsical, nostalgic portrait of 1940s America and a stone-cold holiday classic. Why watch it on TV when you can see it live?
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Les Miserables
December 10 - 14
Cameron Mackintosh's epic musical is back! Based on Victor Hugo's novel, this sweeping epic is one of the most popular musicals in history, a tale of love and revolution that draws audiences in time and time again. Its classic score, written by Herbert Kretzmer and Claude-Michel Schonberg, includes the timeless 'I Dreamed A Dream', 'One Day More' and 'Do You Hear the People Sing'.
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The Outsiders
December 27 - January 4, 2026

As seen on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
Based on S.E Hilton's 1967 novel and Francis Ford Coppola's era-defining motion picture The Outsiders follows a gang of young greasers as they cling to survival. Make sure to catch it on tour in 2025 after sweeping the 2024 Tony Awards with 12 nominations and four wins!

The Outsiders features music and lyrics by Jamestown Revival and a book by the award-winning Adam Rapp. This brand new stage adaptation is directed by Danya Taymor and features choreography by the Kuperman brothers; Rick Kuperman and Jeff Kuperman.
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&Juliet
February 10 - 15, 2026
Nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best New Musical! If you've been waiting for a musical featuring the hits of Britney Spears, The Backstreet Boys, and The Weeknd, your day is finally here! Following its rapturous run on Broadway, & Juliet features music by songwriter extraordinaire Max Martin and now heads out on tour! This brand-new tuner is bound to be a season highlight and an unforgettable night out!
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Hell's Kitchen
March 24 - April 5, 2026
The Diary of Alicia Keys? Almost!
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. Maleah Joi Moon won the 2024 Tony for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her role, with Kecia Lewis winning Best Featured Actress in a Musical.
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Stereophonic
April 28 - May 3, 2026

The Most Tony-Nominated Play Of All Time
Written by David Adjmi, with songs by Will Butler of Arcade Fire, this heavily buzzed production takes you on a wild ride through the day-to-day of five rock musicians making an album in the early 70s. The story itself is one of infighting, frustration, romance, and rock'n'roll (all the things you'd expect from a disagreeing 70's band). David Adjmi notes he drew inspiration from iconic band Fleetwood Mac and came up with the idea while listening to Led Zepplin and pondering "What would it have been like to be in the studio when this was being recorded?".
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Six
May 12 - 17, 2026
Move over Hamilton, there's a new soundtrack in town and it's JUST as infectious! 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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The Notebook
May 26- 31, 2026
This brand-new musical made its Broadway debut in 2024, and now audiences across the country can enjoy The Notebook as it heads out on a national tour! It's been sixteen years since Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams first set screens alight as Allie and Noah in The Notebook, but romance fans are in for a song-and-dance treat when this beloved story comes to a stage near you! Featuring music and lyrics from American singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, a book by Bekkah Bruntstetter (Cake, This Is Us) and direction from Tony nominee Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Rent).
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Beetlejuice
June 9 - 14, 2026
Get ready to experience the afterlife like never before as Beetlejuice invites you to step into a world where the supernatural meets the hilarious. Based on Tim Burton's iconic film, Beetlejuice brings his chaos and madness to stage where you'll witness larger-than-life sandworms, ghostly apparitions and jaw-dropping transformations. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the original film, or a newcomer to the Beetlejuice universe, prepare for a theatrical journey that's bound to leave you screaming... with laughter!
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