The Peace Center’s 2026-27 Broadway season features the 2025 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, “Maybe Happy Ending,” along with eight other shows, including returning favorites “Wicked,” “Dirty Dancing” and “Disney’s Beauty & the Beast.”
Several productions, meanwhile, will journey to the Peace Center for the first time, such as the critically acclaimed “Operation Mincemeat,” “Buena Vista Social Club” and “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”
“The 2026-2027 Peace Broadway lineup gives subscribers nine Broadway big nights out,” said Heather Chamberlain, the Peace Center’s vice president of marketing.
“The diversity of shows – ranging from futuristic ingenuity to feel-good nostalgia – makes it an incredible year to subscribe to this wonderfully big and bold season,” she said.
The Peace Center punches above its weight on Broadway shows, often landing first national tours of in-demand shows — putting Greenville on a par with much larger markets such as Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston and Atlanta.
“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.”
All shows run for one week, with eight performances, except for the ever-popular “Wicked,” which returns for the fourth time to the Peace Center for a three-week run.
“‘Wicked’ nearly sold out its three previous Peace Center engagements in 2010, 2015, and 2023,” Chamberlain said. “As the brand’s global popularity continues to grow, all signs point to this being an extremely hot ticket yet again.”
Following is the 2026-27 Peace Center Broadway Series season:
“Maybe Happy Ending” — Sept. 29-Oct. 4
- “Maybe Happy Ending” tells the story of a chance encounter between two human-like helper-bots, Oliver and Claire, who develop a connection that challenges what they believe is possible for themselves, exploring love and mortality.
- The musical won six Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
- The New York Sun said: “The most original and enchanting new musical to arrive on Broadway in years. It’s nothing short of breathtaking!”
“Dirty Dancing: The Musical” — Nov. 10-15
Based on the popular 1987 film, “Dirty Dancing” tells the story of Frances “Baby” Houseman, a young woman who falls in love with dance instructor Johnny Castle at a resort in 1963.- The musical features live music from the film, including the songs “Hungry Eyes,” “She’s Like the Wind” and “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.”
- “’Dirty Dancing didn’t just entertain — it imprinted itself onto the emotional memory of an entire generation,” said Vanity Fair
“Wicked” — April 21-May 9, 2027
- In the Land of Oz, two young women meet and become best friends — until the world decides to call one good and the other wicked.
- With a score that includes the hits “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good,” “Wicked” has been seen by more than 72 million people worldwide.
- “A magical Broadway musical with brains, heart, and courage,” said 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 true story of a secret mission that helped the Allies win World War II.
- The musical won the 2024 Olivier Award for Best New Musical.
- Entertainment Weekly named it one of the 10 Best Broadway shows of 2025, calling it “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.”
“Disney’s Beauty & The Beast” — June 23-27, 2027
- This new staging represents Disney’s first North American touring production of this beloved musical in over 25 years.
- The original Tony Award-winning artistic team is creating new sets and dazzling costumes.
- The memorable, award-winning score features classics such as “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.”
“Heathers: The Musical” — July 6-11, 2027
- Based on the 1988 cult film, “Heathers” is a dark rock musical about a teenage misfit who joins the ruthless and popular clique “the Heathers” to survive Westerberg High.
- The New York Times called “Heathers” an “outrageous, irrepressible musical.” The show tours the nation following popular runs in New York and London.
“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” — July 21-25, 2027
- When Harry Potter’s headstrong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks a new journey for them all — with the power to change the past and future forever.
- The Broadway play is based on characters made popular by J.K. Rowling. The Tony Award-winning play has been praised especially for its array of dazzling visual effects.
“Just in Time” — Aug. 3-8, 2027
- The jukebox musical brings to life the story of Bobby Darin, the legendary singer whose short but remarkable journey took him from teen idol to global sensation.
- The show includes Darin’s biggest hits, including “Beyond the Sea,” “Mack the Knife,” “Splish Splash,” and “Dream Lover.”
“Buena Vista Social Club” — Aug. 24-29, 2027
- The Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical takes audiences on a journey to the heart of Cuba through music and memory. A world-class company brings the story of the iconic album to thrilling life in this tale of big dreams and music that needs no translation.
- “Exhilarating! A jaw-dropping, soul-stirring must-see,” said The Washington Post.
New and renewing subscribers can take advantage of early-bird pricing from April 9-30.
Beginning at 9:30 a.m. on April 9, subscriptions may be purchased online at peacecenter.org or 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. Single tickets go on sale later this year.
