More Info for The Sound of Music
Oct 13 - 18, 2026
The Rodgers & Hammerstein Classic

The Sound of Music

For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed - it’s meant to be shared. Now, a 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), this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music.

 

Featuring beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss,” THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors - and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.

 

THE SOUND OF MUSIC features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp. The 1965 Oscar®-winning film recently celebrated its 60th anniversary and continues to be one of the most successful movie musicals of all time.

More Info for Urban Bush Women: This Is Risk
Oct 17, 2026
Dance That Drives Social Movement

Urban Bush Women: This Is Risk

Urban Bush Women (UBW) is a pioneering dance company that uses movement, music, and storytelling to celebrate culture, community, and the power of collective voices. For more than 40 years, UBW has created dynamic performances that inspire connection, spark dialogue, and honor the rich traditions of the African diaspora.

In THIS IS RISK, UBW celebrates four decades of groundbreaking artistry and innovation with an electrifying evening of dance and live music. Featuring beloved works by founder Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, the return of the acclaimed Shelter, the first full performance of Batty Moves since 2002, and Contemplations on Legacy by longtime collaborator Vincent E. Thomas, this powerful program reflects on the past while looking boldly toward the future. Filled with energy, artistry, and unforgettable storytelling, THIS IS RISK is a vibrant celebration of resilience, creativity, and community.

More Info for Death Becomes Her
Nov 3 - 8, 2026
A Drop-Dead Hilarious Broadway Hit

Death Becomes Her

Some people will do anything to look eternally fabulous. But famous actress Madeline Ashton and her best frenemy Helen Sharp are about to go too far…thanks to a mysterious woman named Viola Van Horn and a secret potion that’s to die for.

 

DEATH BECOMES HER is the Tony Award®-winning drop-dead hilarious new musical comedy based on the classic 1992 film with direction and choreography by Tony winner Christopher Gattelli. DEATH BECOMES HER is “a laugh-filled, tuneful musical to die for” (Variety) and “a cheek-aching laughter roller coaster — the most fun night out!” (The Daily Beast). Experience the “savagely funny” (Time Out) pop-culture phenomenon that’s been certified “hilarious” by The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Goldie Hawn, Beyoncé (!!) and countless fans on Instagram, TikTok, and beyond.

More Info for A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
Jan 5 - 10, 2027
Featuring "Sweet Caroline," "Cracklin' Rosie" and More

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like "America," "Forever in Blue Jeans," and "Sweet Caroline," an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond's story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.

 

Like Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical before it, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir, that tells the untold true story of how America's greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career

“When I’m on stage, I feel proud, and I feel confident and special. And I just feel like I was meant to be here.”

 

- Lyatt, playing Genie in Aladdin Jr.

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