After an evening of celebration and show- stopping performances led by acclaimed actor, singer, and producer Brandon Victor Dixon, Broadway at The National has unveiled its highly anticipated 2026/27 season – a dynamic lineup packed with bold new voices, blockbuster favorites, and must-see premieres. From fall 2026 through summer 2027, the historic National Theatre will once again serve as DC’s home for Broadway’s most exciting touring productions.
“This season represents a new chapter for Broadway at The National,” said Nick Scandalios, Chief Operating Officer of the Nederlander Organization. “With seven extraordinary titles — including major premieres, bold new productions, and the return of one of the biggest shows in Broadway history — we’re delivering a lineup that is truly bigger, broader, and more dynamic than ever before. Join the experience by getting season tickets to Broadway at The National.”
The 2026/27 season package includes a new production of DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL; the DC premieres of MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, Alicia Keys’ HELL’S KITCHEN, OPERATION MINCEMEAT: A NEW MUSICAL, and JUST IN TIME; the return of the Broadway phenomenon HAMILTON; and a new production of THE BODYGUARD. Season ticket holders will also receive immediate access to season specials including MAMMA MIA!, THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER, WAITRESS, OH, MARY! (DC Premiere), A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, THE WHO’S TOMMY, and JERSEY BOYS.
Season packages begin at $360 and are now available at BroadwayAtTheNational.com. Tickets for individual performances will be announced at a later date.
SEASON INFORMATION
DIRTY DANCING (New Production)
September 29 – October 4, 2026
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!
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING (DC Premiere)
October 6 – 11, 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.
Alicia Keys’ HELL’S KITCHEN (DC Premiere)
November 24 – December 6, 2026
Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen, the award-winning Broadway musical created and inspired by 17-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, takes you on the journey of Ali, a 17-year-old girl full of fire. Relatable, raw, and refreshingly fun, it’s a celebration of finding yourself, your purpose, and the people who lift you up. The music — a mix of Keys’ greatest hits and new songs written exclusively for the show — and exhilarating choreography bring to life a story that speaks to you no matter where you’re from, where you’ve been, or where you’re going. Feel the energy of this multi-award-winning musical and experience where dreams begin.
HAMILTON
December 16, 2026 – February 7, 2027
The unforgettable story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation, seen by more than 28 million people around the world. Hamilton is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. Hamilton features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards, it has won Grammy and Olivier Awards, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
THE BODYGUARD (New Production)
May 18 – 23, 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.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT: A NEW MUSICAL (DC Premiere)
June 8 – 20, 2027
“It’s not just the best musical I’ve seen; it’s the most rewarding theatrical experience I’ve ever had.” (Taffy Brodesser-Akner, New York Times) How did a dead body, a fake love letter, and — of all people — Ian Fleming turn the tide of World War II? Olivier Award winner for Best New Musical and a 2025 Tony winner, Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical is the best-reviewed show in West End history with 88 five-star reviews and the #1 Broadway Show of 2025 (Entertainment Weekly).
It’s 1943 and the Allies are on the ropes. Luckily, they’re about to gamble our futures on a stolen corpse. Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, it’s the fast-paced, hilarious true story of the secret mission that won WWII.
JUST IN TIME (DC Premiere)
July 20 – August 1, 2027
Just In Time, the acclaimed “runway hit” (Variety) that is taking Broadway by storm, will make a splash in Washington, DC. 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).
7 Season Specials:
Season Ticket Holders gain immediate access to all 2026/27 Season Specials. More than just returning favorites, these 7 additional shows include major anniversary tours, new productions, and the DC premiere of “one of the best comedies in years” (The New York Times), Oh, Mary!
MAMMA MIA!
October 27 – November 15, 2026
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.
THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER
November 17 – 22, 2026
A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns for another spectacular tour. Directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier Award-nominated Jennifer Weber, this contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, smashing hip hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music together into a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday event. The Hip Hop Nutcracker is brought to life by a powerhouse cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow, one of hip hop’s founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set. Grab your family and friends and let the dynamic performers of The Hip Hop Nutcracker take you on a journey that celebrates love, community and the magic of the holiday season.
WAITRESS
December 8 – 13, 2026
Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie” and “Betrayed By My Eggs Pie.” When a baking contest in a nearby county — and a satisfying encounter with someone new — show Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it. Change is on the menu, as long as Jenna can write her own perfectly personal recipe for happiness. Brought to life by a groundbreaking creative team, this hilarious hit Broadway musical features original music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Sara Bareilles (“Brave,” “Love Song”), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam), original choreography by Lorin Latarro (Mrs. Doubtfire, Chess) and original direction by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus (1776, Jagged Little Pill, Pippin). “Waitress is a little slice of heaven!” says Entertainment Weekly, and is “sweet, sassy and passionate,” according to New York Magazine. “It’s an empowering musical of the highest order!” raves the Chicago Tribune. Don’t miss this uplifting and hilarious musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.
OH, MARY! (DC Premiere)
February 9 – 21, 2027
Declared “one of the best comedies in years” by The New York Times, Oh, Mary! is 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).
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
March 2 – 7, 2027
The untold true story of a Brooklyn kid who became a chart-busting, show-stopping, award-winning American icon. 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 Musicalis 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 WHO’S TOMMY
April 20 – 25, 2027
In 1969, The Who created a rock opera that changed the course of music history. And now, it’s back in a dazzling all-new production that feels more relevant than ever. Myth and spectacle combine in this fresh reinvention that includes the unforgettable anthems “I’m Free,” “See Me, Feel Me,” “Sensation” and “Pinball Wizard.” After witnessing his father shoot his rival, the young Tommy Walker is lost in the universe, endlessly and obsessively staring into the mirror. An innate knack for pinball catapults him from reticent adolescent to celebrity savior. Tony Award-winning composer Pete Townshend and Tony Award-winning original director Des McAnuff find powerful resonance reexamining this classic story for today.
JERSEY BOYS
April 27 – May 9, 2027
The original Broadway sensation returns to the road! Celebrating 20 years — Jersey style!
They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard… and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story — a story that has made them an international sensation all over again. The show features all their hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh What a Night,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Beggin’” and “Working My Way Back to You.” Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the Tony Award-winning, original Broadway sensation. From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that’s too good to be true.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
LOCATION
Broadway at the National is located at 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in downtown Washington, DC. Nearby metro stops include Metro Center and Federal Triangle. For parking information and further directions, please visit BroadwayAtTheNational.com.
SEASON PACKAGES
Broadway Season Packages include the complete seven-show season. Season Ticket Holders enjoy the same seats all season long and save on the cost of individual tickets and fees with exclusive package-only pricing. Only Season Ticket Holders have exchange privileges, enjoying the freedom to exchange tickets into another performance of the same show.
SINGLE TICKETS
Tickets for individual performances will go on sale at a later date.
GROUPS OF 10+
Groups of 10 or more can save on most performances. Join the waiting list at BroadwayAtTheNational.com/group-sales.
ACCESSIBILITY
Broadway at The National has a range of accessible options to fit guests’ needs including closed captioning services*, assisted listening devices, audio described performances, ASL interpretation, and wheelchair accessible restrooms, lounges, and seating. For more information, or to request accommodations, please email boxoffice@broadwayatthenational.com.
TICKETING DISCLAIMER
Shows and dates are subject to change. Please visit BroadwayAtTheNational.com for more information.
ABOUT BROADWAY AT THE NATIONAL
Located on Pennsylvania Avenue in the heart of DC, The National Theatre opened in 1835 and is the nation’s oldest venue still presenting touring Broadway. Nederlander manages and programs the theater, including the Broadway at The National series.
