The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) has announced an expansive and dynamic 2026–2027 Broadway and Cabaret season, promising a compelling mix of blockbuster musicals, critically acclaimed new works, beloved revivals, and engaging theatrical experiences for audiences of all ages.
Blending spectacle with storytelling, the upcoming season reflects what DCPA leadership describes as the very essence of Broadway. Executive Director John Ekeberg emphasized the importance of live theater’s shared experience, noting that the lineup captures “the profound emotional journeys that only live theatre can provide,” while celebrating the unique energy that fills a room when the curtain rises.
The season features an impressive roster of productions, including several major touring hits and three of the five nominees for Best Musical at the 2025 Tony Awards. Among the highlights are Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, THE BOOK OF MORMON, BOOP! The Musical, The Great Gatsby, Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, and the Tony Award-winning Maybe Happy Ending.
In addition to its Broadway offerings, DCPA Cabaret will present its own productions and special engagements, anchored by What a Glorious Feeling!, a backstage musical centered on the creation of Singin’ in the Rain. The cabaret lineup is further enriched with returning audience favorites such as Waitress, Jersey Boys, Legally Blonde – The Musical, MAMMA MIA!, and A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical.
The season opens in grand fashion with a newly reimagined production of Beauty and the Beast, marking Disney’s first North American tour of the musical in over 25 years. Featuring the iconic score by Alan Menken and Tim Rice, along with dazzling new sets and costumes, the production aims to introduce the classic tale to a new generation while delighting longtime fans.
Returning by popular demand is THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy that continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its irreverent humor and sharp satire. Meanwhile, BOOP! The Musical brings the legendary Betty Boop to the stage in a colorful, contemporary adventure filled with music, romance, and nostalgia.
Another major highlight is The Great Gatsby, a lavish musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, transporting audiences to the opulence and excess of the Roaring Twenties. The season also includes Buena Vista Social Club, a soulful journey through Cuban music and memory, and Death Becomes Her, a darkly comedic musical about vanity, rivalry, and immortality.
Closing out the Broadway subscription offerings is Maybe Happy Ending, a six-time Tony Award-winning musical praised for its originality and emotional depth, exploring themes of connection and humanity in unexpected ways.
Beyond the subscription series, the season includes a wide range of special engagements and family-friendly programming. Highlights include Bluey’s Big Play, a live adaptation of the popular children’s series; the high-energy return of Riverdance celebrating its 30th anniversary; and seasonal favorites like ELF The Musical and Mannheim Steamroller Christmas.
With its blend of crowd-pleasing favorites, innovative new works, and diverse storytelling, the DCPA’s 2026–2027 season positions itself as one of its most exciting offerings in recent years. Subscriptions for the full season are now available, inviting audiences to experience the magic of live performance across a year filled with unforgettable theatrical moments.
2026–2027 Season Show Listings
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Oct. 20 – Nov. 7, 2026
What a Glorious Feeling!
Nov. 7, 2026 – Apr. 4, 2027
Bluey’s Big Play
Nov. 21 – 22, 2026
Waitress
Nov. 27 – 29, 2026
Jersey Boys
Dec. 1 – 6, 2026
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Dec. 18 – 19, 2026
ELF The Musical
Dec. 22 – 27, 2026
THE BOOK OF MORMON
Jan. 5 – 17, 2027
Legally Blonde – The Musical
Feb. 5 – 7, 2027
BOOP! The Musical
Mar. 9 – 21, 2027
Riverdance 30 – The New Generation
Mar. 23 – 28, 2027
The Great Gatsby
Apr. 6 – 18, 2027
The Secret Comedy of Women®
Apr. 21 – May 16, 2027
Buena Vista Social Club™
Apr. 27 – May 9, 2027
MAMMA MIA!
May 11 – 16, 2027
Death Becomes Her
May 25 – Jun. 6, 2027
Maybe Happy Ending
Aug. 18 – 29, 2027
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
Sept. 7 – 12, 2027