Ensemble Arts Philly is ready to spread the sparkle with this just-announced bumper 2025/26 Broadway Season! With plenty of shows fresh from New York, including The Outsiders, The Notebook, Beetlejuice and more alongside classics like The Sound of Music and Chicago, there's something for all types of theatre fans. See the full schedule below:

Beetlejuice
July 29 August 3

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice!
Get ready to experience the afterlife like never before as Beetlejuice invites you to step into a world where the supernatural meets the hilarious. Based on Tim Burton's iconic film, Beetlejuice brings his chaos and madness to stage where you'll witness larger-than-life sandworms, ghostly apparitions and jaw-dropping transformations. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the original film, or a newcomer to the Beetlejuice universe, prepare for a theatrical journey that's bound to leave you screaming... with laughter!
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SIX
September 30 October 5
Henry VIII's six wives are stepping out from the big man's shadow to take their turn in the spotlight in this epically good new musical! Created by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, SIX is a celebration of girl power - from the 16th Century to today - and debuted on the West End in 2018 to fantastic reviews. With an infectious songbook and costumes to make Gaga or Queen Bey jealous, this outstanding show pushes the boundaries of musical theatre! Much like Hamilton, Six injects its historical story with modern-day attitudes and modern-day music, serving up a dizzying whirl of pop and comedy, and an all-female cast.
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Kimberly Akimbo
October 21 November 2
Full of heart, humor, and unforgettable moments, five time Tony Award winner Kimberly Akimbo was a critical hit on its Broadway premiere and went on to win five 2023 Tony Awards, including the coveted Best New Musical, Best Book of A Musical, and Best Original Score. With a soundtrack that blends cabaret, classical, jazz, folk, and rock, discover Kimberly's poignant tale as she navigates her teenage life with a rare aging disease.
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Back to the Future: The Musical
November 18 30

Great Scott!
Doc and Marty are back in this musical extravaganza, bringing the 1985 movie to life on stage in a whirlwind of music, spectacular set pieces and laugh-out-loud comedy!
Conceived by the film's original creators (Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale), the production is directed by John Rando with a book by Bob Gale. Original music and lyrics by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard sit next to some of the franchise's most recognizable tunes, including 'The Power Of Love' and 'Johnny B. Goode'.
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Suffs
January 6 18, 2026
A century ago, Suffragette women in the United States fought for the right to vote. 100 years later, SUFFS, directed by Leigh Silverman and written by Shaina Taub, the most exciting new voice in theater, won two Tony Awards in 2024 for Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score and has even been backed by Hilary Clinton! SUFFS played its final Broadway performance at the Music Box Theatre on January 5, 2025, and now takes to the road on a national tour. You're invited along for the same ride they took all those years ago, so grab your placard and get ready to fight for what's right.
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Clue
January 20 25, 2026
Was it Colonel Mustard in the dining room with the candlestick, or Mrs White in the library with the revolver? You'll find out in Clue, a hilarious murder mystery comedy based on the classic board game, and the 1985 cult movie version starring Tim Curry. Adapted for the stage by Jonathan Lynn, it's a hugely inventive new spin on the property, leading its cast of colorful characters from room to room in a whirlwind of slapstick comedy and theatrical verve.
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Disney's Beauty and the Beast
February 11 22, 2026

Be our Guest!
Join Belle and the Beast for one of the great musicals of the modern era as it embarks on a national tour in 2025! Adapted from the classic Disney animation, Beauty and the Beast has been enjoyed by over 35 million people worldwide since its premiere in 1994. Featuring all the beloved songs from the original movie, including 'Be Our Guest' and the title track, the show includes additional numbers. The magic of Beauty and the Beast sets the standard by which all others must be judged.
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The Sound of Music
March 31 April 5, 2026
The hills are alive...you know the rest. Everyone's favorite tale of nannies, nuns, and Nazis is heading out on a new North American tour. The last show written by legendary duo Rodgers and Hammerstein, this iconic musical boasts a score that reads like the Greatest Hits of musical theatre, with songs including 'My Favourite Things', 'Edelweiss' and 'Do-Re-Mi'.

While everyone knows the story off by heart, that doesn't mean that there's nothing new to be said about The Sound of Music. Helming this tour is Jack O'Brien (Hairspray), one of Broadway's most accomplished directors, who's seeking to strip away some of the more kitschy elements that have become attached to the musical over the years. The three-time Tony Award winner told the New York Times that he's not "trotting out your mother's version."
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Shucked
April 21 May 3, 2026
Winner of two Drama Desk Awards! After an a-maize-ing premiere at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre, the heartwarming story is heading on a national tour! With Nashville's top songwriting talents from Tony winner Robert Horn, in collaboration with Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, Shucked offers a kernel of joy in these divided times, exploring how opening up to people and ideas we are wary of can be a beautiful process, uniting us in our similarities, not our differences. Aw, Shucks!
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Chicago
May 12 17, 2026
A Broadway phenomenon since its inception in 1975, Chicago puts the BAD in, well bad-ass dames. A scorching musical satire on celebrity and crime, Chicago is a fearless portrayal of the pursuit of infamy that rings true in any decade. Set in 1920s Chicago, the tale focuses on two women both accused of murdering their lovers, and their insidious journey to freedom, justice be damned. The world's longest musical revival is currently on a hugely successful North American tour, so break out the fish-nets, tap shoes and practice your jazz hands!
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The Outsiders
May 26 June 7, 2026

The 12-time Tony Nominated hit!
Based on S.E Hilton's 1967 novel and Francis Ford Coppola's era-defining motion picture The Outsiders follows a gang of young greasers as they cling to survival. Make sure to catch it on tour in 2025 after sweeping the 2024 Tony Awards with 12 nominations and four wins!

The Outsiders features music and lyrics by Jamestown Revival and a book by the award-winning Adam Rapp. This brand new stage adaptation is directed by Danya Taymor and features choreography by the Kuperman brothers; Rick Kuperman and Jeff Kuperman.
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The Notebook
July 21 August 2, 2026
It's been sixteen years since Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams first set screens alight as Allie and Noah in The Notebook, but romance fans are in for a song-and-dance treat when this beloved story comes to a stage near you! Featuring music and lyrics from American singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, a book by Bekkah Bruntstetter (Cake, This Is Us) and direction from Tony nominee Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Rent).
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