Broadway at the Hobby Center Announces 2025-26 Season

Heads up, musical lovers — the Hobby Center recently announced its 2025–2026 Broadway lineup, and it’s stacked. From buzzy first national tours to the return of major fan favorites, this season is a big Broadway flex for Houston.

Kicking off in September, the Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center series brings eight mainstage productions, six of which are making their Houston debut. Think award-winning new shows, dazzling revivals, and cult-favorite hits that belong on every theatergoer's radar. Here’s the TL;DR of what you need to know — and why you’ll want to grab your tickets ASAP.

Kimberly Akimbo (Sept 16–21, 2025)

Photo by Joan Marcus

One of Broadway’s quirkiest and most heartfelt new shows. A teen girl with a rare aging condition navigates love, family chaos, and maybe some light crime. It cleaned up at the Tonys, winning five awards including Best Musical — this one’s a must-see.

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical (Nov 4–9, 2025)

It’s like Jersey Boys with sequins — a biopic-meets-concert full of hits like “Sweet Caroline” and “America.” This is the untold true story of a Brooklyn kid who became a chart-topping, show-stopping, award-winning American icon. Perfect for fans of rock nostalgia with a Broadway polish. Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A Beautiful Noise is the uplifting true story of how Neil Diamond rose to stardom.

The Outsiders (Nov 18–23, 2025)

Photo by Matthew Murphy

Yes, that Outsiders. S.E. Hinton’s beloved novel-turned-film is now a raw, high-energy musical with a book by Adam Rapp with Justin Levine, music and lyrics by Texas’s own Jamestown Revival and Justin Levine. It just snagged Best Musical at the 2024 Tonys.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Jan 6–18, 2026)

The enchanted castle is back, and it’s more magical than ever with revamped sets, costumes, and all the songs you know by heart. Disney’s first North American production of the beloved musical in over 25 years. This enchanting and timeless tale, filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love, has been brought to life like never before.

Water for Elephants (Jan 27–Feb 1, 2026)

Yes, the bestselling book is now a Broadway spectacle — complete with circus acts and emotional storytelling that’ll give you all the feels. After losing what matters most, a young man jumps a moving train unsure of where the road will take him and finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus, and a life—and love—beyond his wildest dreams. Seen through the eyes of his older self, his adventure becomes a poignant reminder that if you choose the ride, life can begin again at any age.

The Great Gatsby (Mar 3–8, 2026)

Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman

Welcome to the roaring 20s! Fitzgerald’s classic gets a Broadway glow-up with a glamorous score, killer choreography, and all the drama of Gatsby’s doomed dream. The Tony Award®-winning new musical is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth and tragedy that brings the classic American novel to life on stage.

Some Like It Hot (Mar 24–29, 2026)

Set in Chicago when prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, Some Like it Hot is the story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime. And what a trip it is! With its irresistible combination of heart and laughs, song and dance, Some Like it Hot won more theater awards than any show in its season, and was named Best Musical by the Drama Desk, The Drama League, and the Outer Critics Circle. The musical remake of the Marilyn Monroe classic is full of big dance numbers, fast-paced comedy, and enough sparkle to light up the entire theater.

Clue (Jun 9–14, 2026)

Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, CLUE is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.

Bonus Shows (aka Add-Ons Worth the Splurge)

Hadestown (Feb 10–15, 2026)

Back by popular demand, this moody, mythic musical is coming back to Texas. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and original director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today... and always. HADESTOWN intertwines two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. won a ton of awards and feels more relevant every time you see it.

SIX (Apr 7–12, 2026)

Photo by Joan Marcus

The six wives of Henry VIII get their own pop concert. Think Beyoncé meets British history. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!

Here’s the Deal:

• Season subscriptions for 8 shows start at $359. You’ll get priority access, seat guarantees, and first dibs on those awesome add-ons.

• Subscribe online at BroadwayAtTheHobbyCenter.com.

• Already a subscriber for the 2024-25 season? You’ll be automatically renewed — just log in to your account to confirm.

With a lineup this strong, you can expect major buzz (and sold-out shows). Whether you're into epic love stories, childhood nostalgia, or cult-classic murder mysteries, this season is bringing something for everyone — especially you, Houston.

So go ahead — plan your theater nights, pick your outfits, and prepare to hum show tunes!