Blumenthal Arts Welcomes Broadway’s Biggest Hits for 2026-27 Season

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The upcoming 2026-27 season for Blumenthal Arts features an

action-packed lineup bursting with iconic stories, audience favorites, new productions, and award-winning titles from Broadway.

The season is a standout mix of drama, romance, spectacle, comedy, and theatrical magic in the PNC Broadway Lights Series. Highlights include the 40th anniversary return of Phantom of the Opera in a revitalized production featuring Maria Björnson’s original design; a new, reimagined production of Beauty and the Beast; the Charlotte premiere of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child; the regional premiere of Oh, Mary!; the Charlotte premiere of Peter Pan Goes Wrong, produced by Blumenthal Arts and staged exclusively in Charlotte; and Buena Vista Social Club, arriving in Charlotte following its Broadway run. The season also includes Dirty Dancing and Death Becomes Her, rounding out a lineup that blends returning favorites, fresh productions and major Broadway titles.

In addition, Blumenthal Arts will also present four Broadway Extras: A Beautiful Noise, The Wiz, Heathers and Jersey Boys.

“When we build a season, we’re thinking about the full experience of what it means to gather in a theater,” said Tom Gabbard, CEO of Blumenthal Arts. “We want shows that get people talking on the drive home, stories that stay with someone for weeks, or a performance that brings a new audience member through our doors for the first time.

“This season gives Charlotte audiences access to some of the most exciting work coming out of Broadway, and when people subscribe, they’re also helping support Blumenthal’s ability to keep bringing those experiences to our city.”

Seven-show season packages range from $330.90 to $1,014.06, all-inclusive of fees and taxes, with the option to add Oh, Mary! to create an eight-show package. Pricing is subject to change.

For the 12th year, PNC Bank returns as the presenting sponsor of the PNC Broadway Lights Series, continuing its longstanding support of Broadway in Charlotte. “All of us at PNC look forward to helping welcome audiences to the 2026-27 season of the PNC Broadway Lights Series, which brings brilliant performances and meaningful economic impact to our community,” said Weston Andress, PNC regional president for Western Carolinas. “We applaud Blumenthal Arts for its continued commitment to deliver world-class productions and programming in uptown Charlotte.”

Beyond the performances themselves, Blumenthal Arts will continue to offer audiences additional ways to engage with the season through storytelling, conversation and community connection, such as Community Cues, a series of free events inspired by each production that offer behind-the-scenes access to guests and explore themes and topics connected to the shows.

To help introduce the season, Blumenthal Arts’ Chief Community Impact and Partnership Officer, Kristen Miranda, went on location to New York City to get up close and personal with the professional theater community. Her conversations are the centerpiece of a special season announcement program, offering audiences a closer look at this year’s lineup and the stories behind it. The special is now available on demand on the Blumenthal Arts’ YouTube channel. In addition to spotlighting the season’s Broadway titles, the program will also reflect the broader ways Blumenthal connects audiences to the arts through community engagement, education and access.

Blumenthal Arts season ticket holders will continue to enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

• Change Your Date – Move tickets to another date and time of the same show, fee-free, up to 72 hours before the performance, subject to availability
• More Choices, More Flexibility – Swap up to four shows in a package for other events in Blumenthal venues
• Pay Over Time – Spread payments over six monthly installments
• Same Seats, Every Season – Renew seats year after year
• Best Seats, Best Value – Access the best available seats on sale before the public
• Early Access – Purchase additional tickets before the general public, and get early access to newly announced shows
• Go Beyond the Performance – Access special opportunities and seasonal experiences throughout the year

For the best seats at the best prices, patrons are reminded to purchase tickets only through Blumenthal Arts. Visit BlumenthalArts.org or contact the Box Office at 704-372-1000.

For more information on the season and subscriptions, as well as a list of current shows, including seven Broadway productions remaining in the 2025–26 season, visit BlumenthalArts.org/Broadway. To stay up to date on Blumenthal Arts, guests can sign up for Blumenthal’s newsletter here or follow along on Instagram, Facebook or X.

PNC Broadway Lights Show Descriptions

Dirty Dancing

Nov. 3-Nov 8 Belk Theater

Get ready to have the time of your life! Based on Lionsgate's beloved film, the story that awakened a generation is back in a new stage production. Dirty Dancing: The Musical is the feel-good escape you’ve been craving, alive with the pulse of electrified dancing, the thrill of secret encounters, and the allure of forbidden romance. Set to live music from the original film you love, Baby and Johnny bring to life the summer that changed everything. Your reservation at Kellerman’s awaits!

Death Becomes Her

Feb. 9-Feb. 14 Belk Theater

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.

Oh, Mary!

March 16-March 28 Knight Theater

Oh, Mary! is a dark comedy about a miserable, suffocated 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 (playwright Cole Escola).

Declared “one of the best comedies in years” by The New York Times, Oh, Mary! received two Tony Awards, including Best Direction of a Play (Sam Pinkleton), Drama League Awards for Outstanding Play and Outstanding Direction of a Play, as well as a special citation from the New York Drama Critics’ Circle. It was named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Peter Pan Goes Wrong

April 20-May 2 Knight Theater

The team behind the hilarious hit The Play That Goes Wrong brings their trademark comic mayhem to the J. M. Barrie classic Peter Pan. The much-loved members of “The Cornley Drama Society” once again battle against technical hitches, flying mishaps, and cast disputes on their way to Neverland with hilarious and (of course) disastrous results.

Buena Vista Social Club

June 15-June 20 Belk Theater

It’s been years since legendary singer Omara Portuondo last entered a recording studio. Once known as the “Queen of Feeling,” her voice was celebrated throughout Cuba – until she vanished from the spotlight. But when an ambitious young record producer brings her a rare opportunity, the elusive diva must finally reckon with her past.

Hailed as a "jaw-dropping, soul-stirring must-see" (The Washington Post), the Tony® and GRAMMY® Award-winning BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™ is a journey through music and memory into the beating heart of Havana. A world-class company brings the story of the iconic album to thrilling life in this tale of big dreams, second chances, and music that needs no translation.

The Phantom of the Opera

July 7-July 18 Belk Theater

The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, which was rapturously received by London critics when it reopened in 2021. Featuring Maria Björnson’s brilliant original design and based on the celebrated direction of Harold Prince, with musical staging and choreography by Gillian Lynne.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is widely considered one of the most beautiful and spectacular productions in history, playing to over 160 million people in 52 territories and 217 cities in 21 languages. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s romantic, haunting, and soaring score includes “The Music of the Night,” “All I Ask of You,” “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again,” “Masquerade,” and the iconic title song. It tells the tale of a disfigured musical genius known only as ‘The Phantom’ who haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House. Mesmerized by the talents and beauty of a young soprano, Christine, The Phantom lures her as his protégé and falls fiercely in love with her. Unaware of Christine’s love for Raoul, The Phantom’s obsession sets the scene for a dramatic turn of events where jealousy, madness, and passions collide.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Aug. 10-Aug 15 Belk Theater

Broadway’s spellbinding spectacular, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, is coming to Charlotte. Join the next adventure and experience the wizarding world like never before at this record-breaking hit and winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Play. “It’s one of the most defining pop culture events of the decade” (Forbes).

When Harry Potter’s headstrong son, Albus, befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever. Prepare for a mind-blowing race through time, spectacular spells and an epic battle, all brought to life with the most astonishing theatrical magic ever seen on stage. It’s a “marvel of imagination” (The New York Times) that will “leave you wondering ‘how’d they do that?’ for days to come” (People Magazine).

Beauty and the Beast

Sept. 7-Sept. 12 Belk Theater

Be Our Guest at BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Disney’s first North American touring production of the beloved musical in over 25 years. This enchanting and timeless tale, filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love, has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes. The show boasts the Oscar®-winning and Tony Award®-nominated score, including the classic songs “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.” Reuniting to create this new production are members of the original Tony Award®-winning artistic team, including composer Alan Menken, lyricist Tim Rice, book writer Linda Woolverton, with direction and choreography by Matt West, scenic design by Stanley A. Meyer, costume design by Ann Hould-Ward and lighting design by Natasha Katz. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is the beloved musical that will fill your heart with joy and Disney magic.

Broadway Extras Show Descriptions

A Beautiful Noise

Nov. 27-Nov. 29 Belk Theater

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.

The Wiz

May 7-May 9 Belk Theater

The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back.

THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadway.

The Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse performances. Stunning choreography. Visionary sets” and the Chicago Sun-Times proclaims THE WIZ is “An eye-popping and high-intensity revival!”

This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.

Everybody rejoice--this dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road!

Heathers

June 29-July 4 Belk Theater

Welcome to Westerberg High, where popularity is a matter of life and death, and Veronica Sawyer is just another of the nobodies dreaming of a better day. But when she’s unexpectedly taken under the wings of the three beautiful and impossibly cruel Heathers, her dreams of popularity finally start to come true. That is, until J.D., the mysterious teen rebel, teaches her that it might kill to be a nobody, but it’s murder being a somebody…