PPAC Unveils The 2026/2027 Broadway Season

The 2026/2027 Season includes two BankNewport Family Nights, featuring specially priced performances of ’TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 7P, and Alicia Keys’ HELL’S KITCHEN on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 7P. Family Nights are made possible by the generous support of title sponsor BankNewport and media sponsors Coastal ABC and NOW 93.3.
 

Subscription packages for the Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series and the Encore Series are on sale now. Current subscribers’ seats will be held until the renewal deadline of May 22, 2026. PPAC will notify current subscribers via email when their renewal packets are in the mail.

New subscribers may call the PPAC Box Office at 401.421.ARTS (2787) or New Subs Rep Sharon Corcoran at 401.574.3136 for more information. Box Office window and phone hours are Monday – Friday, 10A – 5P; Saturday, 10A – 2P and two hours prior to curtain time(s) on performance days. Sharon Corcoran’s hours are Monday – Friday, 9A – 5P. 
 

As audiences begin planning for the new season, group sales are also available as of today. Groups of 10 or more may contact the Box Office at 401.421.ARTS (2787) or email groups@ppacri.org for pricing information and to order.

On-sale dates for individual shows in PPAC’s 2026/2027 Broadway Season will be announced at a later time.
 

Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series:

WPRI 12 is the Broadway Season media sponsor.

• OPERATION MINCEMEAT: A NEW MUSICAL (National Tour Launch) ★ September 20 – 26*, 2026
  
  “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.
  
  Performance Schedule
  Sun, Sept 20 at 1P and 6:30P
  **Mon, Sept 21: No performance
  Tue, Sept 22 and Wed, Sept 23 at 7P
  Thu, Sept 24 and Fri, Sept 25 at 7:30P
  Sat, Sept 26 at 1P & 7:30P

• THE GREAT GATSBY ★ November 3 – 8, 2026
  
  THE PARTY’S ROARING IN PROVIDENCE!
  
  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).
  
  Performance Schedule
  Tue, Nov 3 and Wed, Nov 4 at 7P
  Thu, Nov 5 and Fri, Nov 6 at 7:30P
  Sat, Nov 7 at 1P & 7:30P
  Sun, Nov 8 at 1P & 6:30P

• Alicia Keys’ HELL’S KITCHEN ★ December 15 - 20, 2026
  BankNewport Family Night: Wed, Dec 16 at 7P
  
  HELL’S KITCHEN, the award-winning Broadway musical created and inspired by 17-time Grammy® Award winning 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: HELL’S KITCHEN.
  
  Performance Schedule
  Tue, Dec 15 and Wed, Dec 16 at 7P
  Thu, Dec 17 and Fri, Dec 18 at 7:30P
  Sat, Dec 19 at 1P & 7:30P
  Sun, Dec 20 at 1P & 6:30P

• DEATH BECOMES HER ★ January 26 – 31, 2027
  
  THE TONY AWARD^®-WINNING “PERFECT MUSICAL COMEDY” – DEADLINE
  
  Madeline Ashton is the most beautiful actress (just ask her) ever to grace the stage and screen. Helen Sharp is the long-suffering author (just ask her) who lives in her shadow. They have always been the best of frenemies… until Madeline steals Helen’s fiancé away. As Helen plots revenge and Madeline clings to her rapidly fading star, their world is suddenly turned upside down by Viola Van Horn, a mysterious woman with a secret that’s to die for.
  
  After one sip of Viola’s magical potion, Madeline and Helen begin a new era of life (and death) with their youth and beauty restored…and a grudge to last eternity.
  
  Now a warning! DEATH BECOMES HER is a “wildly entertaining, perfect musical comedy” (Deadline) and “the most fun night out on Broadway!” (The Daily Beast)
  
  Performance Schedule
  Tue, Jan 26 and Wed, Jan 27 at 7P
  Thu, Jan 28 and Fri, January 29 at 7:30P
  Sat, Jan 30 at 1P & 7:30P
  Sun, Jan 31 at 1P & 6:30P

• THE NOTEBOOK ★ February 9 – 14, 2027
  
  Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” (Entertainment Weekly), THE NOTEBOOK is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love.
  
  Chris Jones of The Chicago Tribune says THE NOTEBOOK is “absolutely gorgeous, not to be missed,” and The New York Daily News calls it “a love story for the ages.”
  
  THE NOTEBOOK is directed by Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal, RENT) and Schele Williams (The Wiz, Aida), and features music and lyrics by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, book by Bekah Brunstetter (NBC’s “This Is Us”), and choreography by Katie Spelman.
  
  Performance Schedule
  Tue, Feb 9 and Wed, Feb 10 at 7P
  Thu, Feb 11 and Fri, Feb 12 at 7:30P
  Sat, Feb 13 at 1P & 7:30P
  Sun, Feb 14 at 1P & 6:30P

• MAYBE HAPPY ENDING ★ February 23 - 28, 2027
  
  Winner of six 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.
  
  Performance Schedule
  Tue, Feb 23 through Fri, Feb 26 at 7:30P
  Sat, Feb 27 at 1P & 7:30P
  Sun, Feb 28 at 1P & 6:30P

Encore Series:

Cox Media is the Encore Series media sponsor.

 

• THE BODYGUARD ★ October 23 – 25, 2026
  Sponsored by Navigant Credit Union
  
  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.
  
  Performance Schedule
  Fri, Oct 23 at 7:30P
  Sat, Oct 24 at 1P & 7:30P
  Sun, Oct 25 at 1P & 6:30P

• ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… by Cirque Du Soleil ★ November 24 – December 6**, 2026
  BankNewport Family Night: Wed, Dec 2 at 7P
  
  Cirque du Soleil’s first-ever holiday-themed family theatrical, ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… , makes its debut in Providence.
  
  It’s the holidays, and this year, things are different. For years, Isabella and her father have read “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” together. But this year Isabella feels like she’s outgrown the family tradition. What follows is a magical journey as the poem comes to life in a vibrant, festive flurry of love and cheer with the breathtaking acrobatics Cirque du Soleil is known for – from a mesmerizing aerial straps duo and daring hoop diving to gravity-defying hair suspension and high-energy dancing. The production is performed by a cast of 26 artists from around the world and features lovable characters alongside a soundtrack of Christmas favorites reimagined by Cirque du Soleil.​​​​​
  
  Performance Schedule
  Week 1:
  Tue, Nov 24 and Wed, Nov 25 at 7P
  **Thu, Nov 26: No performance on Thanksgiving
  Fri, Nov 27 at 4P and 7:30P
  Sat, Nov 28 at 1P, 4P and 7:30P
  Sun, Nov 29 at 12P (noon), 3P and 6:30P
  Week 2:
  **Mon, Nov 30 and Tue, Dec 1: No performances
  Wed, Dec 2 at 7P
  Thu, Dec 3 and Fri, Dec 4 at 7:30P
  Sat, Dec 5 at 1P, 4P and 7:30P
  Sun, Dec 6 at 12P (noon) and 3P

• A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL ★ March 9-14, 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," numerous awards and sold-out concerts around the world, Neil Diamond's story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.
  
  Performance Schedule
  Tue, March 9 and Wed, March 10 at 7P
  Thu, March 11 and Fri, March 12 at 7:30P
  Sat, March 13 at 1P & 7:30P
  Sun, March 14 at 1P & 6:30P

• JERSEY BOYS ★ May 11-16, 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 it. But while their harmonies were perfect onstage, offstage it was a very different story — one 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, JERSEY BOYS. From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that’s too good to be true.
  
  Performance Schedule
  Tue, May 11 and Wed, May 12 at 7P
  Thu, May 13 and Fri, May 14 at 7:30P
  Sat, May 15 at 1P & 7:30P
  Sun, May 16 at 1P & 6:30P

Specials:

• BOSTON POPS HOLIDAY CONCERT ★ Keith Lockhart, Conductor ★ Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 7P
  
  Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra return to PPAC for another magical and festive Holiday Pops performance. Gather your loved ones and join the Pops for a program of Pops classics like “Sleigh Ride,” new arrangements of seasonal favorites, a sing-along of familiar holiday tunes and a special visit from Santa Claus himself.

• OCEAN BLUE ★ Saturday, April 3, 2027 at 2P
  Sensory Friendly Performance (ppacri.org/sensoryfriendly)
  Presented in partnership with The Autism Project
  
  OCEAN BLUE is a breathtaking theatrical journey through the wonders of our planet’s oceans. When Charlie, a young crab longing for a different life, is suddenly swept into danger, he tumbles into the mysterious depths of “The Gully,” a deep-sea trench in the Atlantic Ocean. His unexpected plunge launches an unforgettable adventure across the Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific Oceans, where he travels alongside migrating whales and sea turtles.
  
  Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia brings this epic underwater world to life through spectacular puppetry, immersive design, dynamic digital projection and captivating original music. Designed for all ages to enjoy, OCEAN BLUE is a one-hour experience that celebrates marine ecosystems while sparking audiences’ curiosity and imagination.