TPAC announces 45th Anniversary 2025-26 Broadway season featuring six Nashville premieres including the 2024 Tony Award®-winning Best Musical, “The Outsiders,” and two-week engagements of “Hamilton“ and Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A storybook season awaits as the nonprofit Tennessee Performing Arts Center® announces its 2025-26 HCA Healthcare/TriStar Health Broadway at TPAC season, presented in partnership with Nissan and Farm Bureau Health Plans, as part of its 45th Anniversary.
The upcoming season features six Nashville premieres, plus the return of a classic fairy tale and the revolutionary re-telling of American history, with two-week engagements of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” and “Hamilton.” The lineup celebrates stories that range American theatre’s past, present and future with the groundbreaking twist on “The Wizard of Oz,” “The Wiz;” the brilliant, passionate and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote, “Suffs;” the beloved, cinematic classic that is now a Broadway musical, “Back to the Future: The Musical;” the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime, “Some Like It Hot;” the bestselling novel with a poignant reminder that life – and love – can begin again at any age, “Water For Elephants;” and the coming-of-age story that takes you to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1967, Tony Award®-winning Best Musical, “The Outsiders.”
In addition, TPAC will present three limited return engagement presentations, including the world’s most popular musical, “Les Misérables;” the global sensation that remixes five hundred years of historic heartbreak told by the six wives of Henry VIII, “Six;” and the outrageous musical comedy of a mismatched pair of missionaries sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word, “The Book of Morman.”
“For 45 years, TPAC has brought stories to life on our stages, creating unforgettable memories and fostering connections that inspire and entertain. This milestone 45th Anniversary season celebrates the transformative power of live theatre, featuring timeless classics and groundbreaking new works that honor our past, reflect our present, and look toward the future as America approaches its 250th birthday,” says Jennifer Turner, TPAC President and CEO.
“We invite audiences to join us on this remarkable journey through American storytelling, reinforcing TPAC’s role as a cultural cornerstone for Tennessee and a premier destination for extraordinary performing arts experiences.”
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Season tickets are available now for new and renewing patrons for as low as $380. Purchasing season tickets allows theatre lovers to get the best seats at the best price when buying in advance. Plus, interest-free flexible plans allow patrons to spread the cost of a season package over up to seven months.
Season ticket holders also enjoy other exclusive benefits such as easy exchange privileges, priority access to buy additional Broadway tickets at a discount, and much more.
To purchase season tickets and review the full benefits, pricing and seat map, visit TPAC.ORG/Broadway, or call TPAC Patron Services at 615-782-6560.
2025-26 HCA Healthcare/TriStar Health Broadway at TPAC Season presented in partnership with Nissan and Farm Bureau Health Plans
THE WIZ – Sept. 23-28, 2025
THE OUTSIDERS – Oct. 14-19, 2025
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST – Nov. 4-16, 2025
SUFFS – March 3-8, 2026
BACK TO THE FUTURE – March 17-22, 2026
SOME LIKE IT HOT – April 21-26, 2026
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS – May 12-17, 2026
HAMILTON – June 17-28, 2026
Additional Broadway at TPAC presentations
LES MISÉRABLES – Jan. 20-25, 2026
SIX – Feb. 3-8, 2026
THE BOOK OF MORMON – June 2-7, 2026
Below is additional information on the season lineup provided by each production.
THE WIZ
Sept. 23-28, 2025
wizmusical.com
The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back. THE WIZ comes to Nashville in an all-new Broadway tour, the first one in 40 years. Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse performances. Stunning choreography. Visionary sets.” This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. Everybody rejoice — this dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road.
THE OUTSIDERS
Oct. 14-19, 2025
outsidersmusical.com
The winner of the 2024 Tony Award® for Best Musical is THE OUTSIDERS. This classic coming-of-age story takes you to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1967, where Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade, and their family of Greaser “outsiders” dream about who they want to become in a world that will never accept them. THE OUTSIDERS features a “tuneful and soul-bearing” (New York Stage Review) original score, “high-octane choreography” (New York Magazine) and a “sensational young cast” (The Wall Street Journal) that brings the show to life.
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Nov. 4-16, 2025
beautyandthebeastthemusical.com
Be Our Guest at Disney’s 30th Anniversary production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love. This enchanting and timeless tale 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.
SUFFS
March 3-8, 2026
suffsmusical.com
Direct from Broadway, comes the acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical SUFFS about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. From the singular mind of history-making artist Shaina Taub, this “thrilling, inspiring and dazzlingly entertaining” (Variety) new musical boldly explores the triumphs and failures of a struggle for equality that’s far from over. Winner of the Outer Critics’ Circle Award for Best New Musical.
BACK TO THE FUTURE
March 17-22, 2026
backtothefuturemusical.com
Great Scott! BACK TO THE FUTURE, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for Nashville in 2026. When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past, and send himself… back to the future. Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, when BACK TO THE FUTURE hits 88mph, it’ll change musical theatre history forever.
SOME LIKE IT HOT
April 21-26, 2026
somelikeithotmusical.com
Winner of 4 Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album, SOME LIKE IT HOT is “A Super-Sized, All-Out Song-And-Dance Spectacular!” (The New York Times). Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” (Associated Press) 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.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
May 12-17, 2026
waterforelephantsthemusical.com
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 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. Tony Award-nominated director Jessica Stone’s “huge, heart-filling” production (The New York Times) features a book by three-time Tony nominee Rick Elice adapted from Sara Gruen’s novel, and a soaring score by the acclaimed PigPen Theatre Co.
HAMILTON
June 17-28, 2026
hamiltonmusical.com
A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics and education. HAMILTON features book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire.
LES MISÉRABLES
Jan. 20-25, 2026
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Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES. This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph). Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, LES MISÉRABLES tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. The magnificent score of LES MISÉRABLES includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More” and many more.
SIX
Feb. 3-8, 2026
sixonbroadway.com
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. SIX won 23 awards in the 2021-22 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical.
THE BOOK OF MORMON
June 2-7, 2026
bookofmormonbroadway.com
The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century and Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it “Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal.” It’s THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award® winning Best Musical. This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. With standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation.
Institutional partners for Tennessee Performing Arts Center are Amazon and Nissan North America. TPAC is funded in part by support from the Tennessee Arts Commission and the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission. NewsChannel 5 is the media sponsor for Broadway at TPAC.
Since 1980, the nonprofit Tennessee Performing Arts Center has welcomed more than 14 million audience members and served more than 2 million children and adults with performances at TPAC, teacher resources, professional development opportunities, classroom residencies, and enrichment programs. Each year, TPAC serves several hundred thousand audience members with the HCA Healthcare/TriStar Health Broadway at TPAC series, presented in partnership with Nissan and Farm Bureau Health Plans; a variety of special engagements; and the productions of three resident artistic companies – Nashville Ballet, Nashville Opera, and Nashville Repertory Theatre. TPAC champions excellence in the performing arts and arts education, fosters support for our resident companies and community partners, and serves as an inclusive place for all to enjoy meaningful and relevant experiences that enrich lives and promote economic vitality. For more information, visit TPAC.ORG.
Broadway Across America (BAA) is part of the John Gore Organization family of companies, which includes Broadway.com, The Broadway Channel, BroadwayBox.com, Group Sales Box Office, and Broadway Brands. Led by 22-time Tony-winning theatre producer John Gore (Owner & CEO), BAA is the foremost presenter of first-class touring productions in North America, operating in 48 markets with over 450,000 subscribers. Presentations include Disney’s The Lion King, Wicked, The Book of Mormon, and Hamilton. Current productions include &Juliet, Hadestown, Hamilton, Hell’s Kitchen, MJ: The Musical, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, The Outsiders and Stereophonic.
