The Straz Center has just announced their 2026-2027 Bank of America Broadway Series and this lineup is one you don't wanna miss. From “Wicked” to Disney's “Beauty and the Beast” this season of Broadway shows is perfect for musical fans of all ages!
Broadway Series at the Straz This Year
The Straz recently announced their 2026-2027 Bank of America Broadway at The Straz Season Lineup, and there are so many amazing shows and events heading to Tampa this year! Be sure to visit The Straz Center's site for more events and details.
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- Dates: October 6-11, 2026
- Location: Morsani Hall, Straz Center
It’s been years since legendary singer Omara Portuondo, known as the “Queen of Feeling,” last entered a recording studio. Her voice was celebrated throughout Cuba – until she vanished from the spotlight, and when an ambitious young record producer brings her a rare opportunity, she must finally reckon with her past.
‘Twas the night before … by Cirque du seleil
- Dates: November 18-29, 2026
- Location: Morsani Hall, Straz Center
It’s the holidays, and for years, Isabella and her father have read “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore together. Now, Isabella feels like she’s outgrown the family tradition until the magic of the poem comes to life, and Isabella and her father are unexpectedly separated by a snowstorm that sends them on a fantastic journey.
Death Becomes Her
- Dates: December 8-13, 2026
- Location: Morsani Hall, Straz Center
Madeline Ashton is the most beautiful actress, and Helen Sharp is the long-suffering author who lives in her shadow. They have always been the best of frenemies … until Madeline steals Helen’s fiancé away. As Helen plots revenge, their world is suddenly turned upside down by Viola Van Horn, a mysterious woman with a secret that’s to die for.
The Great Gatsby
- Dates: January 19-24, 2027
- Location: Morsani Hall, Straz Center
“The Great Gatsby” is a musical based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, following an unforgettable journey of love, wealth, and tragedy that brings the Roaring Twenties to life on stage!
Wicked
- Dates: February 3-28, 2027
- Location: Morsani Hall, Straz Center
Welcome to the wonderful Land of Oz, where there is a young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships until the world declares one good and the other one wicked.
The SOund of Music
- Dates: March 9-14, 2027
- Location: Morsani Hall, Straz Center
For 65 years, “The Sound of Music” has been one of the world's favorite things. With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (“Hairspray”).
BOOP!® The Musical
- Dates: April 20-25, 2027
- Location: Morsani Hall, Straz Center
For almost a century, the Betty Boop® character has won hearts and inspired fans around the world with her trademark looks, voice, and style. Now, in “BOOP!® The Musical”, Betty’s dream of an ordinary day off from super-celebrity in her black-and-white world leads to an adventure of color, music, and love in New York City!
Disney's Beauty and the BEast
- Dates: May 4-16, 2027
- Location: Morsani Hall, Straz Center
This enchanting and timeless tale, filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love, has been brought to life with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes. The show includes the classic songs like “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.”
Operation Mincemeat: a New Musical
- Dates: June 1-6, 2027
- Location: Morsani Hall, Straz Center
How did a dead body, a fake love letter and Ian Fleming turn the tide of WWII? It’s 1943, and the Allies are on the ropes. Luckily, they’re about to gamble our futures on a stolen corpse in this “Singin’ in the Rain” meets “Strangers on a Train” fast-paced, hilarious true story of the secret mission that won WWII.
Other Shows Heading to the Straz for the 2026-2027 Season
While we are still waiting on more details for other shows coming to the Straz Center in 2026/27, here's what we do know is on the way!
HAMILTON
- Dates: October 21-November 8, 2026
“Hamilton” is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton has had a profound impact on culture, politics , and education.
Oh, Mary!
- Dates: April 6-11, 2027
“Oh, Mary!” is a dark comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed desires abound in this 80-minute one-act play that finally examines the forgotten life and dreams of Mrs. Lincoln, through the lens of an idiot.
Jersey Boys
- Dates: June 15-20, 2027
They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard, and the radio just couldn’t resist. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage, it was a very different story.
For tickets and more show information, visit strazcenter.org.
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