News Summary
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando has revealed an impressive lineup for the upcoming Broadway season, featuring exclusive productions and engaging performances. Highlights include the Florida debut of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,’ a revival of ‘THE WIZ,’ and other notable shows like ‘WATER FOR ELEPHANTS’ and ‘KIMBERLY AKIMBO.’ Subscriptions are now available, offering various benefits. This season aims to solidify Orlando’s position as a key destination for live theater.
Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center Announces Exciting Broadway Season for 2025-2026
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando has unveiled an ambitious lineup for its 2025-2026 Broadway season, which is expected to celebrate the rich legacy of Broadway while also introducing groundbreaking new productions. This season will showcase a series of exclusive engagements that underscore Orlando’s growing status as a prominent destination for live theater.
One of the highlights will be the exclusive Florida debut of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” running for a four-week residency from January 24 to February 21, 2026. This production marks Orlando as the sole location in the state where audiences can experience the magic of this beloved story live on stage.
The center is also set to feature an 8-show subscription series filled with diverse and acclaimed performances. The season will kick off with the groundbreaking revival of “THE WIZ,” running from September 30 to October 5, 2025. This rendition promises powerful vocals and stunning choreography. Following that, audiences can enjoy “WATER FOR ELEPHANTS” from November 4 to 9, 2025, which adapts the best-selling novel about a traveling circus and a timeless love story.
In December, “THE OUTSIDERS” will take the stage from December 16 to 23, 2025. This adaptation of the coming-of-age classic recently won the 2024 Tony for Best Musical. The new year will see the arrival of “& JULIET,” a feminist twist on the story of Romeo and Juliet featuring popular music by Max Martin, running from January 6 to 11, 2026.
Other captivating productions on the schedule include “HELL’S KITCHEN,” inspired by Alicia Keys’ life and music from March 3 to 8, 2026, and “KIMBERLY AKIMBO,” a five-time Tony-winning musical that explores profound life themes from April 14 to 19, 2026. The season will conclude with “THE NOTEBOOK,” based on the renowned novel and featuring music by Ingrid Michaelson, from May 12 to 17, 2026.
Additionally, subscribers have the opportunity to purchase add-on tickets for two highly engaging shows: “HADESTOWN,” which blends Orpheus and Eurydice’s tales through jazz and poetry from November 28 to 30, 2025, and “SIX,” a pop concert that reclaims the stories of the six wives of Henry VIII from June 2 to 7, 2026.
New subscriptions for the 2025-2026 Broadway season are currently available through July 18, 2025. Subscribing comes with several benefits, including flexible payment options with no interest, significant savings compared to single-ticket purchases, guaranteed seating for every performance, early access to tickets before they go on sale to the public, and the ability to exchange tickets up to 48 hours prior to the show.
Since its opening in 2014, the Dr. Phillips Center has welcomed over 5.3 million guests and hosted more than 7,500 performances. The center boasts impressive venues, including the Walt Disney Theater, Steinmetz Hall, and Judson’s Live, all designed to enhance the theatrical experience. The city of Orlando is positioning itself not just as a theme park destination but as a competitive Broadway capital.
This upcoming season is poised to captivate theater lovers, families, and anyone looking for an exceptional night out. As the Dr. Phillips Center continues to evolve, the dedication of the local community plays a crucial role in establishing the venue’s destination status for Broadway productions.
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