Broadway in Austin Announces Record-Breaking 2026-2027 Season

Texas Performing Arts is raising the curtain with 11 shows, including premieres like "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" and returning favorites like "Beetlejuice".

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Texas Performing Arts' upcoming Broadway in Austin season is going to steal the show at the Bass Concert Hall. The 2026-2027 slate features 11 shows — an all-time high for Bass Concert Hall — with seven premieres and four returning shows.

Why it matters

This record-breaking Broadway season in Austin highlights the city's growing reputation as a cultural destination, with the Bass Concert Hall continuing to attract high-profile theatrical productions that will draw audiences from across the region.

The details

The 2026-2027 Broadway in Austin season will feature seven premieres, including "Mrs. Doubtfire," "A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical," "Buena Vista Social Club," "Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen," "Water for Elephants," "Death Becomes Her," and "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child." The season will also feature the return of four popular shows: "Waitress," "The Phantom of the Opera," "Beetlejuice," and "The Book of Mormon."

  • The 2026-2027 Broadway in Austin season will run from September 2026 through June 2027.
  • The season will kick off with "Mrs. Doubtfire" from September 22-27, 2026.
  • "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" will run from May 19-30, 2027.

The players

Texas Performing Arts

The organization responsible for bringing the Broadway in Austin season to the Bass Concert Hall.

Bass Concert Hall

The venue that will host the 11 shows in the 2026-2027 Broadway in Austin season, a record-breaking number of productions.

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What’s next

Tickets for the 2026-2027 Broadway in Austin season will go on sale to the general public in the coming months. Interested patrons can join the waitlist to be among the first to secure seats.

The takeaway

Austin's reputation as a cultural hub continues to grow, with the Bass Concert Hall cementing its status as a premier destination for high-profile Broadway productions that will attract theatergoers from across Texas and beyond.