Tanger Center Announces New 26-27 Broadway Season

In partnership with Nederlander and Professional Facilities Management (PFM), the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts proudly announces the First Bank Broadway, 2026-27 Season. With a nod to WICKED, Tanger Center welcomes the Triad to “Defy Gravity” for the new season that includes seven direct-from-New York productions, including the 2025 Tony Award winning Best Musical Maybe Happy Ending!

The First Bank Broadway, 2026-27 Season at Tanger Center includes:

• MAYBE HAPPY ENDING: Sept. 22-27, 2026
• THE GREAT GATSBY: Oct. 6-11, 2026
• WICKED: Nov. 18 – Dec. 6, 2026
• DEATH BECOMES HER: Jan. 5-10, 2027
• THE BODYGUARD: Apr. 27 – May 2, 2027
• JUST IN TIME: June 15-20, 2027
• BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™: Aug. 17-22, 2027
• In addition to the seven Broadway season shows, two special Broadway ‘add-ons’* have been announced as well:
  • MAMMA MIA!: Mar. 2-7, 2027
  • Disney’s THE LION KING: May 19-30, 2027

*Broadway add-ons are currently only available to Broadway Season Seat Members for the 2026-27 season. 
 

“We ‘couldn’t be happier’ to bring another season of Broadway to Tanger Center,” said Nick Scandalios, Chief Operating Officer of the Nederlander Organization. “This ‘Gravity Defying’ season is packed with new direct-from-Broadway shows. We hope Triad patrons are as thrilled by this season as we have been by their support these last few years!”

Lynn Singleton, President of PFM, noted, “This season lineup defies all odds! The Triad community is truly in for a season of spectacle.”

“As we celebrate our sixth Broadway season at Tanger Center, we’re proud of the incredible success we’ve built over the past five years,” said Scott Johnson, Oak View Group General Manager of Greensboro Complex and Tanger Center. “Greensboro continues to stand out as a leading destination for touring Broadway, and the First Bank Broadway, 2026–27 Season reflects the commitments of the Tanger Center and our Broadway partners to deliver world-class productions and unforgettable experiences to our community.”   

“We are proud to bring Broadway to Greensboro and the entire Triad region for a fifth straight season,” said Adam Currie, CEO & President of First Bank. “When we decided to partner with the Tanger Center five years ago on the bold idea to help present Broadway to Greensboro, I don’t think any of us could have imagined what a treasured tradition it would become. It is an honor for First Bank to be a part of such a gravity-defying series of shows and experiences this coming season.”

The following information outlines the purchasing process for the First Bank Broadway, 2026-27 Season at Tanger Center:

• Current Broadway Season Seat Members have first access to seats by renewing their current subscriptions by April 15 at 3 p.m. at FirstBankBroadway.com and clicking on “Renew Here.”
• The public on-sale for Broadway season memberships will be Wednesday, May 13 at 10 a.m. at FirstBankBroadway.com  
• Patrons can register to become a Tanger Center Insider for updated news and information or sign-up for early access to Season Seats here.

Please note that the on-sale dates for individual tickets to each show is to be announced. Season Seat Members will have first chance to guarantee their seats to all seven Broadway season shows, as well as “Mamma Mia!” and “Disney’s The Lion King.”

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
Sept. 22-27, 2026

Winner of 6 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Maybe Happy Ending tells the deeply human story of a chance encounter that sparks connection, adventure, and maybe even love. Helmed by Tony Award-winning director Michael Arden (Parade), Maybe Happy Ending has been called “one of the best musicals in years” (USA Today) and even “The best musical in eons!” (Observer). Don’t miss the totally original new musical adventure that explores what it means to be human. Even if they’re not.

THE GREAT GATSBY
Oct. 6-11, 2026

THE PARTY’S ROARING IN THE TRIAD!

THE GREAT GATSBY is a “Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony Award®-winning new musical is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth and tragedy that brings the Roaring Twenties to life on stage.

Directed by Marc Bruni (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), this story of extravagance and longing features choreography by Dominique Kelley (So You Think You Can Dance), a book by Kait Kerrigan (The Mad Ones) and a jazz- and pop-influenced original score by Jason Howland (Little Women) and Nathan Tysen (Paradise Square).
 

WICKED
Nov. 18 – Dec. 6, 2026

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 decides to call one good and the other one wicked.

With a thrilling score that includes the hits “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good,” WICKED has been called “A magical Broadway musical with brains, heart and courage” (Time Magazine).

DEATH BECOMES HER
Jan. 5-10, 2027

THE TONY AWARD®-WINNING “PERFECT MUSICAL COMEDY” – DEADLINE 

 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.  

See it now and laugh for eternity.

THE BODYGUARD
Apr. 27 – May 2, 2027

THE INTERNATIONAL, AWARD-WINNING SMASH-HIT MUSICAL THE BODYGUARD IS BACK!

Based on the 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, THE BODYGUARD is a thrilling, romantic musical that combines high-stakes suspense with unforgettable music. Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Both expect to be in charge of their situation - what they don’t expect is to fall in love.

A “BRILLIANT” (The Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller, THE BODYGUARD features a whole host of unforgettable classics including “Queen of the Night,” “So Emotional,” “I Will Always Love You,” “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” "Saving All My Love," and "One Moment in Time", alongside thrilling plot twists and emotional drama. THE BODYGUARD is an electrifying combination of romance, suspense and chart-topping music that will captivate audiences from start to finish.

JUST IN TIME
June 15-20, 2027

JUST IN TIME, the acclaimed "runway hit" (Variety) that is taking Broadway by storm, will make a splash in the Triad. An “utterly electrifying” (Entertainment Weekly) new musical, JUST IN TIME brings to life the story of Bobby Darin, the legendary singer whose short but remarkable journey took him from teen idol to global sensation. Packed with his biggest hits, including “Beyond the Sea,” “Mack the Knife,” “Splish Splash,” and “Dream Lover,” JUST IN TIME is “a helluva good time at the theater” (Time Out) and a “wallop of joy” (NY Post).

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™
Aug. 17-22, 2027

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.

SPECIAL BROADWAY ADD-ONS

MAMMA MIA!

Mar. 2-7, 2027

A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads.

And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!

Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago.

For over 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show.

DISNEY’S THE LION KING

May 19-30, 2027

Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to Tanger Center!

More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE LION KING brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. THE LION KING also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice.

There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.