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Broadway In Boston returns for 2026-27 with major hits
The 2026-27 lineup brings 11 touring Broadway favorites to the Citizens Opera House and Emerson Colonial Theatre.
Get ready to fall in love with Broadway all over again.
The 2026-27 Lexus Broadway In Boston season is now official, bringing a slate of national touring productions to the Citizens Opera House and Emerson Colonial Theatre.
Eight shows are included in the season subscription package; among them are “Death Becomes Her,” “Maybe Happy Ending,” “Hell’s Kitchen” and “The Phantom of the Opera.” Three additional fan favorites — “Wicked,” “Mamma Mia!” and “The Book of Mormon” — are available as optional add-ons, with subscribers receiving priority access before tickets go on sale to the general public.
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Season subscription packages are now available through Broadway In Boston. Current 2025-26 season subscribers will be automatically renewed into an eight-show subscription for the upcoming season on Jan. 30.
In total, the season spans 28 weeks of programming, with seven of the eight shows classified as direct Broadway hits, according to a statement shared by Vice President of Broadway in Boston Tivon Marcus.
“We are so proud of the upcoming season and thankful to our subscribers, sponsors, and Broadway fans throughout New England for their longtime support, making each season better and better,” Marcus said.
Below, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about the shows and subscription details.
11 total shows, endless curtain calls
Across two historic theaters, the 2026-27 season features eight touring Broadway productions, with three additional shows, running from fall through summer. The lineup mixes established blockbusters with newer hits for a wide range of shows to choose from.
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Tickets for individual shows can be purchased through Broadway In Boston.
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
Date: Oct. 13-25, 2026
Location: Emerson Colonial Theatre
This fast-paced, Olivier Award-winning musical comedy tells the stranger-than-fiction WWII spy story that helped turn the tide of the war. Expect razor-sharp humor, quick costume changes and a score packed with wit.
Wicked
Date: Sept. 23-Nov. 15, 2026
Location: Citizens Opera House
The untold story of the witches of Oz returns, featuring soaring vocals, jaw-dropping spectacle and a fresh look at friendship, power and destiny before Dorothy ever arrived.
Death Becomes Her
Date: Jan. 12-24, 2027
Location: Citizens Opera House
Based on the cult-classic film, this darkly comic musical follows two rivals who discover a magical potion promising eternal youth — at a very twisted cost.
Maybe Happy Ending
Date: Feb. 2-14, 2027
Location: Citizens Opera House
A tender, futuristic love story about two retired helper robots discovering connection, memory, and what it means to be alive.
A Beautiful Noise
Date: Mar. 23-Apr. 4, 2027
Location: Citizens Opera House
The Neil Diamond musical charts the rise of the legendary singer-songwriter, featuring iconic hits like “Sweet Caroline” and “America” woven into his personal story.
Mamma Mia!
Date: Apr. 13-25, 2027
Location: Citizens Opera House
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ABBA’s feel-good smash returns with sun-drenched energy, romantic chaos, and nonstop hits.
Hell’s Kitchen
Date: June 1-13, 2027
Location: Citizens Opera House
Set to the music of Alicia Keys, this coming-of-age story captures life, love, and ambition in 1990s New York City.
The Book of Mormon
Date: June 22-27, 2027
Location: Citizens Opera House
The wildly irreverent, Tony-winning comedy from the creators of South Park remains one of Broadway’s funniest — and most outrageous — hits.
The Phantom of the Opera
Date: July 21-Aug. 8, 2027
Location: Emerson Colonial Theatre
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s timeless gothic romance takes the stage, with unforgettable music and one of theater’s most iconic love stories.
Season subscription
Season subscriptions automatically renew each year, with current subscribers set to be renewed into the eight-show package on Jan. 30. Subscribers have 30 days from the season announcement to cancel without penalty, and renewal requires a valid credit card and email. If Broadway In Boston cannot renew a subscriber’s tickets automatically, the subscriber must pay the renewal invoice by Jan. 29 to keep their seats.
Pricing includes ticket face value plus handling and facility fees, taxes and any premium seat fees. Premium subscribers receive priority access to the best seating locations and additional VIP benefits. Subscribers also have access to seat upgrades and exchanges, which are subject to availability, and can purchase additional tickets before the general public once upgrades are complete.
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Optional season add-ons — including “Wicked,” “Mamma Mia!” and “The Book of Mormon” — are not included in the base package and require an additional purchase.
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