Peace Center unveils blockbuster 2026–27 Broadway season lineup

 

9 Phenomenal Shows for 9 Big Nights Out!

 

Key Takeaways

• Includes the critically acclaimed 2025 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING; the five-time Tony Award®-winning music sensation, BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™; and two magical productions, DISNEY’S BEAUTY & THE BEAST and HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD.

• “Broadway’s biggest blockbuster,” WICKED returns for 3 incredible weeks.

• Six brand new “must-see” tours.

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The Peace Center announced a landmark 2026-27 Broadway Season, a spectacular collection of nine productions that bring the best of the Big Apple’s creative energy directly to the Upstate.

From the “Best Musical” winner Maybe Happy Ending and the spellbinding sensation Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to Disney’s beloved musical Beauty and the Beast, the 2026-27 Peace Broadway Season is your ticket to those Big Broadway Nights Out you need and crave!

The upcoming season offers a masterful blend of iconic shows and groundbreaking new works. Fans will delight in the return of the global phenomenon WICKED, while being among the first in the country to experience the highly anticipated national tours of Operation Mincemeat, the vibrant, five-time Tony Award®-winning BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™, and the reimagined Dirty Dancing: The Musical. With a lineup that spans from the gritty rock energy of Heathers to the timeless swing sounds of Just In Time, the 2026-27 season promises to be the most diverse and sought-after ticket in town.

“Broadway is evolving, and this season reflects its fearless new energy,” said Peace Center President and CEO Megan Riegel. “We’ve brought together the year’s most daring new hits and reimagined classics to create a season that feels both fresh and timeless, reminding us that the best stories are the ones we experience together, right here in the Upstate.”

EARLY-BIRD SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

New and renewing subscribers can take advantage of early-bird pricing from April 9-30 with an interest-free monthly payment plan as low as $55. The standard minimum monthly payment of $60 takes effect May 1. New season subscription orders are processed in the order received.

Peace Center Vice President of Marketing, Heather Chamberlain, said, “By offering interest-free payment plans for as little as $55 through April 30, we’re inviting both new and returning subscribers to lock in their seats at our absolute lowest early-bird payments. Claim your seats today to lock in your nine Broadway Big Nights Out!” 

Beginning at 9:30 a.m. EDT on April 9, subscriptions may be purchased online at peacecenter.org, by calling the Box Office at 864.467.3000, or by visiting the Box Office located in the Peace Concert Hall lobby. Box Office hours are 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.

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SEASON SCHEDULE

From the futuristic glow of a robot’s romance to the spellbinding magic of the Wizarding World, prepare for an electrifying year of storytelling as the Peace Center unveils a 2026-27 season packed with Tony®-winning masterpieces and the most anticipated premieres in its history.

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING

September 29–October 4, 2026

• Winner of 6 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical.
• Maybe Happy Ending tells the deeply human story of a chance encounter between two helperbots that sparks connection, adventure, and maybe even love. Even if they’re not.
• “The most original & enchanting new musical to arrive on Broadway in years! It’s nothing short of breathtaking!” – The New York Sun

DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL

November 10-15, 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. 
• “Dirty Dancing didn’t just entertain — it imprinted itself onto the emotional memory of an entire generation.” – Vanity Fair

WICKED

April 21-May 9, 2027

• • A Global Cultural Phenomenon: Experience “the most successful Broadway show ever” live — a multi-award-winning sensation seen by over 72 million people worldwide that remains a definitive, must-see masterwork of the stage.
  • An Unforgettable, Hit-Filled Score: From the gravity-defying spectacle of “Defying Gravity” to the emotional power of “For Good,” witness the soaring anthems and thrilling score that have made WICKED “the defining musical of the decade.”
• “A magical Broadway musical with brains, heart, and courage.” – Time Magazine

OPERATION MINCEMEAT: A NEW MUSICAL

May 18-23, 2027

• • The best-reviewed show in West End history with 88 five-star reviews, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won World War II.

• “A laugh-out-loud delight, with endless charm. A breath of fresh air offering complex storytelling, masterful musical sequences, thoughtful themes, and an absolutely bonkers plot … There’s nothing else like it on Broadway.” – Entertainment Weekly, The 10 Best Broadway Shows of 2025
• 2024 Olivier Award winner for Best New Musical, a 2025 Tony Award® winner, and Entertainment Weekly’s #1 Broadway Show of 2025! 

DISNEY’S BEAUTY & THE BEAST

June 23-27, 2027

• • A Rare, Landmark Event: Experience Disney’s first North American touring production of this beloved musical in over 25 years, making it a “must-see” generation-defining event.
  • The Original Magic, Reimagined: The production reunites the original Tony Award®-winning artistic team to bring the story to life like never before with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes.
• An Oscar-Winning Masterpiece Brought to the Stage: Immerse yourself in the grandeur of an iconic, award-winning score featuring the timeless classics “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.”

HEATHERS THE MUSICAL

July 6-11, 2027

• Following smash hit runs in London and New York, the WhatsOnStage “Best New Musical” winner is coming to Greenville.
• Based on the 1988 cult film, Heathers is a dark rock musical about a teenage misfit who joins the ruthless, popular clique “the Heathers” to survive Westerberg High.
• Praised as “an outrageous, irrepressible musical” (New York Times) and “Mischievous fun” (New York Sun), Heathers The Musical has broken box office records worldwide.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHIILD

July 21-25, 2027

• Broadway’s spellbinding spectacular: Experience the wizarding world like never before at this record-breaking, Tony Award®-winning hit, hailed by Forbes as “one of the most defining pop culture events of the decade.” 
• Join Harry and his son on a mind-blowing new adventure through time—brought to life with the most astonishing theatrical magic ever seen on stage. 
• “Jaw-dropping, dazzling visual effects, transformative sets and enchanting sound design. You will be in awe of the staging, visual effects, underlying soundtrack and sheer magic that everyone expects of this fantastical world.” – Paul Lisnek, WGNRadio.com

JUST IN TIME

August 3-8, 2027

• 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™

August 24-29, 2027

• 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.
• “Exhilarating! A jaw-dropping, soul-stirring must-see!” – The Washington Post
• “The most intoxicating and rapturous musical of the Broadway season!” – Variety

The Peace Center Box Office, Peace Center App and peacecenter.org are the only official retail outlets for tickets. Patrons who purchase tickets from brokers or a third party should be aware that their tickets may not be valid. 

 

About the Peace Center

The Peace Center is a world-class, not-for-profit performing arts center located in the heart of downtown Greenville, S.C. Year-round performances include the best of Broadway, legendary comedians, musicians, dancers, poets, filmmakers, orchestras, intellectuals, and more. The Peace Center also fulfills its mission of building community and creating connections through Artists-in-Residence programs; public celebrations; partnerships with organizations; and serving as a central gathering place for all.

Established in 1990, the six-acre, 10-venue campus consists of the 2,115-seat Peace Concert Hall; 400-seat Gunter Theatre; 180-seat The Mockingbird; 1,100-capacity standing-room-only Coach Music Factory; The Pavilion outdoor amphitheater; dedicated education space; popular event spaces including The Wyche, Huguenot Mill & Loft, Ramsaur Studio, Genevieve’s lounge, and the third floor of the Coach Factory; and artist dorms. In 2023, the Peace Center’s annual economic impact was reported to be $89.6MM and grow to $96.2MM by 2029. More information is available at peacecenter.org.