Broadway Grand Rapids has unveiled its 2026-27 season, a seven-show lineup that includes the Michigan premiere of “Death Becomes Her” and the return of some audience favorites.
The season reveal drew nearly 1,200 attendees to DeVos Performance Hall on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. The event was co-hosted by Broadway Grand Rapids President and CEO Meghan Distel and Broadway Across America President of Marketing and Content Bob Bucci, and featured performances from “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Death Becomes Her” and “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.”
“We’re delighted to present an extraordinary new season, with four spectacular shows making their Grand Rapids debuts,” Distel said in a statement. “From Tony® award winning musicals, such as Maybe Happy Ending, to acclaimed stage adaptations of beloved novels and films like The Notebook and Death Becomes Her, this season brings an exciting mix of top-tier entertainment that will bring energy into Grand Rapids and elevate our city as a cultural destination.”
Founded in 1988, Broadway Grand Rapids presents national touring Broadway productions in West Michigan. The series is sponsored by Fifth Third Bank, and all performances are staged at DeVos Performance Hall in downtown Grand Rapids.
The 2026-27 lineup, in order by date:
Sept. 15-20, 2026
“Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen” opens the season. Created and inspired by the 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist, the musical follows Ali, a 17-year-old determined to find her voice and her purpose. The score blends Alicia Keys’ biggest hits with new songs written specifically for the production, paired with high-energy choreography.
Oct. 13-18, 2026
“The Notebook,” adapted from Nicholas Sparks’ best-selling novel that inspired the film, tells the story of Allie and Noah, whose lifelong love endures despite forces that threaten to pull them apart. The musical features music by singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and a book by Bekah Brunstetter of “This Is Us.”
Nov. 10-15, 2026
“Maybe Happy Ending,” winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, centers on a chance meeting that leads to connection, adventure and possibly love. Directed by Tony Award winner Michael Arden, the production explores themes of humanity and belonging.
Jan. 12-17, 2027
“SIX” returns to Grand Rapids, transforming the six wives of Henry VIII into modern pop icons in a high-energy concert-style musical that reclaims their stories in a celebration of 21st-century girl power.
Feb. 9-14, 2027
“Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” marks Disney’s first North American touring production of the title in more than 25 years. Members of the original creative team have reunited for the reimagined staging, featuring the Oscar-winning and Tony Award-nominated score, including “Be Our Guest” and the title song.
March 2-7, 2027
“Death Becomes Her” makes its Michigan premiere. Based on the 1992 film, the musical comedy follows two longtime rivals who will go to outrageous lengths in their quest for eternal youth and beauty — including taking a mysterious potion with unexpected consequences.
Aug. 11-22, 2027
“The Phantom of the Opera” closes the season. Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s long-running musical, featuring Maria Bjornson’s original design and based on the celebrated direction of Harold Prince, with musical staging and choreography by Gillian Lynne. The updated version was widely praised when it reopened in London in 2021.
For tickets and additional information, visit BroadwayGrandRapids.com.
