Broadway Shows in Boston: From Hamilton to Moulin Rouge!
Mar 2, 2025
The Broadway In Boston 2025-26 season promises to be an unforgettable experience, featuring a diverse lineup of Broadway shows in Boston that will captivate audiences at the Citizens Opera House and the Emerson Colonial Theatre. This season brings a mix of classic favorites and new productions, ensuring there's something for everyone. Each show will grace either the historic Emerson Colonial Theatre or the magnificent Citizens Opera House, bringing world-class Broadway entertainment to the heart of Boston.
Mrs. Doubtfire at Emerson Colonial Theatre
September 9 - 25, 2025The season kicks off with this heartwarming musical adaptation of the beloved Robin Williams film. "Mrs. Doubtfire" tells the touching and hilarious story of a desperate father who creates an elaborate disguise as a Scottish nanny to remain close to his children after a difficult divorce. With direction by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks, this family-friendly production balances laugh-out-loud comedy with genuine emotional depth, demonstrating the lengths a parent will go for their children. Critics have praised its warmth, humor, and powerful message about the importance of family bonds.
Hamilton at Citizens Opera House
September 23 - November 2, 2025The cultural phenomenon returns to Boston! Lin-Manuel Miranda's revolutionary musical about founding father Alexander Hamilton continues to captivate audiences worldwide a decade after its Broadway debut. Through an innovative blend of hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and traditional Broadway musical styles, "Hamilton" tells the remarkable story of an ambitious immigrant who shaped America's financial system and fought in the Revolutionary War. Winner of 11 Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this groundbreaking production has transformed the landscape of American musical theater with its diverse casting and contemporary approach to historical storytelling.
The Sound Of Music at Citizens Opera House
January 6 - 18, 2026Celebrating its 65th anniversary, this beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein classic arrives in Boston with a fresh production directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien. The timeless story follows Maria, a spirited young woman who leaves the convent to become governess to the seven von Trapp children in pre-World War II Austria. Featuring iconic songs like "Do-Re-Mi," "Edelweiss," and "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," this production promises to enchant new generations while honoring the musical's rich legacy. The 2025 performance coincides with the 60th anniversary of the Oscar-winning film adaptation, making this a particularly special theatrical event.
Some Like It Hot at Citizens Opera House
January 28 - February 8, 2026Winner of four Tony Awards and a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album, this exuberant musical adaptation of Billy Wilder's classic comedy brings 1920s Chicago to vibrant life. The story follows two musicians who witness a mob hit and flee disguised as women in an all-female band. Their escapades lead to unexpected romance and hilarious complications during a cross-country train journey. With spectacular choreography, dazzling costumes, and a score that captures the jazz age spirit, this high-energy production has been praised by The New York Times as "A Super-Sized, All-Out Song-And-Dance Spectacular!" Perfect for audiences seeking pure entertainment with heart.
Kinky Boots at Citizens Opera House
February 17 - 22, 2026This six-time Tony Award-winning musical features music and lyrics by pop icon Cyndi Lauper and a book by Harvey Fierstein. Based on true events, "Kinky Boots" follows Charlie Price as he struggles to save his family's failing shoe factory in Northampton, England. Salvation arrives in the unlikely form of Lola, a fabulous drag performer who inspires Charlie to create sturdy stilettos for an untapped market. Their unlikely partnership leads to mutual understanding and transformation as they learn that acceptance and authenticity are the keys to success in both business and life. With its infectious music and powerful message about breaking boundaries, this brief but impactful Boston run is not to be missed.
Suffs at Emerson Colonial Theatre
March 17 - 29, 2026Fresh from Broadway comes this powerful new musical about the American women's suffrage movement. Created by Shaina Taub, who made history as the first woman to independently win Tony Awards for both Best Book and Best Score in the same season, "Suffs" brings to life the passionate activists who fought tirelessly for women's right to vote. Through compelling characters and stirring music, the production explores both the triumphs and internal conflicts of a movement that changed America forever. Winner of the Outer Critics' Circle Award for Best New Musical, this thought-provoking show reminds us that the struggle for equality continues today.
The Outsiders at Citizens Opera House
March 31 - April 12, 2026The winner of the 2024 Tony Award for Best Musical arrives in Boston with its raw energy and emotional power intact. Based on S.E. Hinton's seminal novel and Francis Ford Coppola's iconic film, "The Outsiders" transports audiences to 1967 Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Ponyboy Curtis and his "Greaser" family of outsiders navigate a world divided by social class. With music and lyrics by Jamestown Revival and Justin Levine, this electrifying production explores themes of belonging, loyalty, and self-discovery that resonate across generations. Entertainment Weekly called it a show with "the power to inspire an entire generation," making it one of the most anticipated Broadway in Boston offerings.
Beauty and the Beast at Citizens Opera House
April 14 - May 2, 2026Disney's enchanting tale celebrates its 30th anniversary with a spectacular new production that promises to captivate audiences of all ages. This beloved story of Belle, a young woman imprisoned by a prince-turned-beast who must learn to love and be loved to break his curse, features the Oscar-winning score by Alan Menken with lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. The reimagined staging boasts breathtaking new sets and dazzling costumes designed by the original Tony Award-winning creative team. Featuring timeless songs like "Be Our Guest" and the title track "Beauty and the Beast," this magical production brings Disney's classic animation to vivid theatrical life.
Les Miserables at Citizens Opera House
June 9 - 21, 2026The acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's epic musical returns to Boston with its powerful story of redemption and revolution. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, the narrative follows Jean Valjean, an ex-convict seeking redemption while being relentlessly pursued by the rigid Inspector Javert. Their story intertwines with those of factory worker Fantine, her daughter Cosette, the student revolutionary Marius, and many others caught in the tumult of a nation in upheaval. With its magnificent score featuring "I Dreamed a Dream," "One Day More," and "Bring Him Home," this production has been hailed as "Les Mis for the 21st Century" and continues to move audiences worldwide.
The Great Gatsby at Citizens Opera House
July 7 - 19, 2026F. Scott Fitzgerald's quintessential American novel comes to musical life in this Tony Award-winning adaptation. Set in the glittering world of 1920s Long Island, the story follows the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his obsessive pursuit of former love Daisy Buchanan. Director Marc Bruni (of "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" fame) brings the Jazz Age to vibrant life with choreography by Dominique Kelley and a score by Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen that blends period jazz with contemporary influences. This lavish production captures the extravagance, romance, and underlying tragedy of Fitzgerald's masterpiece, offering a fresh perspective on this iconic tale of wealth, ambition, and the American Dream.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical at Citizens Opera House
July 28 - August 2, 2026The season concludes with this spectacular ten-time Tony Award-winning musical inspired by Baz Luhrmann's revolutionary film. Set in the Montmartre Quarter of Paris at the turn of the 20th century, the show immerses audiences in a world where Bohemian writers and artists collide with aristocrats amid the decadent splendor of the legendary Moulin Rouge nightclub. Director Alex Timbers brings the visually stunning world to life through innovative staging, while choreographer Sonya Tayeh's dynamic dance sequences perfectly complement the musical mash-up arrangements by Justin Levine. A celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and Love, this theatrical extravaganza promises an unforgettable finale to Broadway In Boston's remarkable season.
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