2026-2027 Broadway Season at the Keller Auditorium
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BROADWAY IN PORTLAND ANNOUNCES THE 2026-2027 SEASON!
–Featuring –
Alicia Keys’ HELL’S KITCHEN ~ HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
~ WATER FOR ELEPHANTS ~ THE OUTSIDERS
DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ~ CLUE ~ THE SOUND OF MUSIC
And Season Option ~ HADESTOWN
Subscription Renewals Begin January 21, 2026
If this lineup has you even slightly tempted, it’s absolutely worth considering a season subscription through Broadway In Portland rather than waiting for single tickets to go on sale.
With heavy hitters like Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen, the theatrical spectacle of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the sweeping romance of Water for Elephants, and the Tony-winning intensity of The Outsiders, this is not a season where you’ll want to risk missing out. Add in family favorites like Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and The Sound of Music, plus the dark, poetic pull of Hadestown and the sharp comedy of Clue, and you have one of the most well-rounded seasons in recent memory.
Season subscribers receive priority access before the general public — especially valuable for extended runs like Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which are likely to draw major demand at Keller Auditorium. Subscribers also benefit from better overall value compared to buying each show individually, the ability to secure consistent seats all season long, and exchange flexibility if life inevitably shifts your schedule.
There’s something special about committing to the full season. Instead of choosing just one or two titles, you’re giving yourself an entire year of Broadway nights — summer energy, fall drama, winter classics, and spring showstoppers — all without the scramble when tickets inevitably get tight.
With the 2026/2027 season currently in its waitlist phase, now is the time to join the list so you’re first in line when new subscriptions open. If Broadway nights are already your thing — or you’ve been looking for a reason to make them part of your year — this season makes a very strong case!
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PORTLAND, OR – Broadway in Portland is pleased to announce the exceptional 2026-2027 season of Broadway shows at Keller Auditorium.
The season brings remarkable entertainment with a collection of highly anticipated new touring productions direct from Broadway in addition to a few returning favorites.
Subscription renewals go on sale Wednesday, January 21 at 11 am and new subscriptions will be available later this spring. Patrons can visit www.BroadwayinPorltand.com to sign up for new subscription waitlist.
The season starts with the award-winning musical from Alicia Keys, HELL’S KITCHEN, created and inspired by the 17-time Grammy® Award winning artist and her upbringing in the NYC neighborhood of the same name.
As Summer settles in, experience the wizarding world like never before as the record-breaking, Tony Award®-winning hit, HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD spellbinds Portland!
In the Fall, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, the critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to life on stage in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical.
Fall continues with the winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE OUTSIDERS, a coming-of-age story based in 1967 Tulsa, Oklahoma where a group of “outsiders” dream about who they want to become in a world that may never accept them.
Be our Guest as DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST makes its way to Portland’s Keller Auditorium with an enchanting new production.
The new year brings our Season Option, HADESTOWN, the haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.
In early Spring, CLUE captivates the Rose City with the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist!
One of our “favorite things” comes to Portland, as the beloved THE SOUND OF MUSIC closes out the season in a new production, with its timeless story and irresistibly charming score.
ALICIA KEYS’ HELL’S KITCHEN | July 14 – 19, 2026
ALICIA KEYS’ HELL’S KITCHEN, the award-winning Broadway musical created and inspired by 17-time Grammy® Award winning artist, 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
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD | August 1 – 15, 2026
IT’S TIME TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC
Broadway’s spellbinding spectacular HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is coming to Portland. Join the next adventure and experience the wizarding world like never before at this record-breaking hit and winner of six Tony Awards including Best Play. “It’s one of the most defining pop culture events of the decade” (Forbes).
When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever. Prepare for a mind-blowing race through time, spectacular spells, and an epic battle, all brought to life with the most astonishing theatrical magic ever seen on stage. It’s a “marvel of imagination” (The New York Times) that will “leave you wondering ‘how’d they do that?’ for days to come” (People Magazine).
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS | September 29 – October 4, 2026
“Many wonders await audiences in this gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical.” – The New York Times
The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time Out New York) in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical! Hailed as a Critic’s Pick, The New York Times calls it “stunning, emotional, heart-filled and gorgeously imaginative.”
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.
So, step right up to the “spellbinding entertainment” (Variety) at WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, “the best new musical on Broadway” (Theatermania).
THE OUTSIDERS | November 17 – 24, 2026
The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, is THE OUTSIDERS.
Adapted from S.E. HINTON’s seminal novel and FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA’s iconic film, this thrilling new musical features a book by ADAM RAPP with JUSTIN LEVINE, music and lyrics by JAMESTOWN REVIVAL (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and Tony Award® winner JUSTIN LEVINE, music supervision, orchestration, and arrangements by JUSTIN LEVINE, choreography by RICK KUPERMAN & JEFF KUPERMAN, and direction by Tony Award® winner DANYA TAYMOR. Entertainment Weekly says, “THE OUTSIDERS has the power to inspire an entire generation.”
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. THE OUTSIDERS navigates the complexities of self-discovery as the Greasers dream about who they want to become in a world that may never accept them. With a dynamic original score, THE OUTSIDERS is a story of friendship, family, belonging…and the realization that there is still “lots of good in the world.”
DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST | January 5 – 10, 2027
Be Our Guest at BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Disney’s first North American touring production of the beloved musical in more than 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, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes. The show boasts the Oscar®-winning and Tony Award®-nominated score, including the classic songs “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.” Reuniting to create this new production are members of the original Tony Award®-winning artistic team, including composer Alan Menken, lyricist Tim Rice, book writer Linda Woolverton, with direction and choreography by Matt West, scenic design by Stanley A. Meyer, costume design by Ann Hould-Ward and lighting design by Natasha Katz. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is the beloved musical that will fill your heart with joy and Disney magic.
HADESTOWN | January 26 – 31, 2027
Season Option*
COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE.
Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. 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 innovative director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today… and always.
Intertwining two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.
CLUE | March 2 – 7, 2027
A mansion. A murder. A mystery.
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, CLUEis the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC | MAY 11 – 16, 2027
For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed – it’s meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing.
Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music.
Featuring beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss,” THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors – and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp. The 1965 Oscar®-winning film recently celebrated its 60th anniversary and continues to be one of the most successful movie musicals of all time.
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Single tickets for each engagement will go on sale throughout the season. Watch www.BroadwayinPortland.comfor single ticket on-sale dates and to stay updated on all the latest news.
2026-2027 SEASON AT A GLANCE
ALICIA KEYS’ HELL’S KITCHEN
July 14 – 19, 2026
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
August 1 – 15, 2026
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
September 29 – October 4, 2026
THE OUTSIDERS
November 17 – 24, 2026
DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
January 5 – 10, 2027
HADESTOWN (Season Option) *
January 26 – 31, 2027
CLUE
March 2 – 7, 2027
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
MAY 11 – 16, 2027
*A completed subscription purchase must be processed in order to purchase tickets for the Season Option. Season Option is not included in a 2026-2027 season package. Additional purchase is required.
