The Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) is gearing up for a dazzling 45th anniversary celebration with its 2025-2026 Broadway season. This milestone season promises an unforgettable lineup of Broadway blockbusters, with six Nashville premieres and a series of must-see return engagements, showcasing a mix of timeless classics and groundbreaking new productions.
Audiences can expect to be transported from the streets of Tulsa to the magical world of Disney, with two-week engagements of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and Hamilton set to light up the stage. But that’s just the beginning: the season also brings vibrant stories that span the American experience — from The Wiz and The Outsiders to Back to the Future: The Musical and Water for Elephants, and much more.
A Season Full of Broadway Magic
TPAC’s 2025-2026 Broadway season is a diverse tapestry of stories that reflect America’s past, present, and future, providing something for every theatergoer. Here are some of the season’s standout performances:
- The Wiz (Sept. 23-28, 2025) – This groundbreaking, Tony-winning musical brings a fresh, funky spin on The Wizard of Oz, filled with soul, rock, and 70s funk.
- The Outsiders (Oct. 14-19, 2025) – The 2024 Tony Award-winning Best Musical brings S.E. Hinton’s iconic coming-of-age novel to life on stage, filled with heartfelt performances and high-octane choreography.
- Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Nov. 4-16, 2025) – Celebrate the 30th anniversary of this timeless tale with a magical new production featuring dazzling costumes, spectacular sets, and all the beloved songs you know and love.
- SUFFS (March 3-8, 2026) – This Tony Award-winning musical tells the powerful story of the women who fought for the right to vote, filled with passion, humor, and a stunning score.
- Back to the Future: The Musical (March 17-22, 2026) – Buckle up for this stage adaptation of the beloved film, where Marty McFly races against time to fix history and return to the future.
- Water for Elephants (May 12-17, 2026) – Based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel, this magical circus-set musical brings a heartwarming tale of love, loss, and second chances to the TPAC stage.
- Some Like It Hot (April 21-26, 2026) – A high-kicking, song-and-dance extravaganza set in the Roaring Twenties, this Tony-winning musical promises a whirlwind ride filled with jazzy tunes and lots of heart.
- Hamilton (June 17-28, 2026) – A must-see return of the revolutionary musical that reshaped Broadway, telling the story of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton with a fusion of hip-hop, jazz, and Broadway music.
Return Engagements of Broadway Favorites
In addition to the new shows, TPAC will also welcome three iconic musicals back to Nashville:
- Les Misérables (Jan. 20-25, 2026) – This timeless masterpiece, set in post-revolutionary France, remains one of the most powerful and beloved musicals of all time.
- SIX (Feb. 3-8, 2026) – The global sensation about the six wives of Henry VIII takes audiences on a pop-infused journey through 500 years of heartbreak and girl power.
- The Book of Mormon (June 2-7, 2026) – This outrageous, Tony-winning comedy about two missionaries in Africa has become a worldwide phenomenon and promises to leave you laughing out loud.
Season tickets are now available for new and renewing patrons, with packages starting at just $380. Secure the best seats at the best price, plus enjoy exclusive benefits such as easy ticket exchanges, priority access to additional Broadway tickets, and more. For more information on ticket packages and benefits, visit TPAC.ORG/Broadway or call TPAC Patron Services at 615-782-6560.
2025-2026 Broadway at TPAC Season:
- The Wiz – Sept. 23-28, 2025
- The Outsiders – Oct. 14-19, 2025
- Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – Nov. 4-16, 2025
- SUFFS – March 3-8, 2026
- Back to the Future: The Musical – March 17-22, 2026
- Some Like It Hot – April 21-26, 2026
- Water for Elephants – May 12-17, 2026
- Hamilton – June 17-28, 2026
Limited Engagements:
- Les Misérables – Jan. 20-25, 2026
- SIX – Feb. 3-8, 2026
- The Book of Mormon – June 2-7, 2026
