Tanger Center Announces New Broadway Season
“Be Our Guest” Season to Feature
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, The Outsiders, Hell’s Kitchen &
more!
GREENSBORO, N.C. – In partnership with Nederlander and
Professional Facilities Management (PFM), the Steven Tanger Center for the
Performing Arts proudly announces the First Bank Broadway, 2025-26 Season. With
a nod to Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Tanger Center welcomes the Triad
to “Be Our Guest” for the new season that includes eight direct-from-New
York productions, including the 2024 Tony Award winning Best Musical The
Outsiders!
The First Bank Broadway, 2025-26 Season at Tanger Center
includes:
- Disney’s
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: Sept. 23-28, 2025
- THE
WIZ: Oct. 28 – Nov. 2, 2025
- THE
OUTSIDERS: Dec. 9-14, 2025
- SHUCKED:
Jan. 27 – Feb. 1, 2026
- HELL’S
KITCHEN: Feb. 24 – Mar. 1, 2026
- THE
SOUND OF MUSIC: Mar. 10-15, 2026
- KIMBERLY
AKIMBO: Apr. 21-26, 2026
- THE
NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL: June 2-7, 2026
- In
addition to the eight Broadway season shows, three special Broadway
‘add-ons’* have been announced as well:
- BEETLEJUICE:
Sept. 2-7, 2025
- LES
MISÉRABLES: Jan. 7-11, 2026
- SIX:
May 5-10, 2026
*Broadway add-ons are currently only available to
Broadway Season Seat Members for the 2025-26 season.
“After seeing the recent record-breaking season, we’re
delighted to now bring eight shows to the Triad,” said Nick Scandalios, Chief
Operating Officer of the Nederlander Organization. “It’s hard to believe we’re
announcing our fifth season of bringing great live theatre to downtown
Greensboro. We hope Triad patrons are as enchanted by this season as we have
been by their support these last few years!”
Lynn Singleton, President of PFM, noted, “This fifth season
lineup brings timeless stories and brilliant productions. The Triad community
is truly in for a season of nostalgia and charm.”
“We are thrilled to bring our fifth Broadway season to
Tanger Center and continue to build on four years of tremendous success,” said
Scott Johnson, General Manager of Greensboro Complex and Tanger Center. “We are
proud to have established Greensboro as one of the top touring Broadway markets
in the country and look forward to reaching new heights with the eight
spectacular productions that make up the First Bank Broadway, 2025-26 Season!”
“It is an honor for First Bank to be a part of such a
dynamic series of Broadway shows this coming season,” said Adam Currie,
President of First Bank. “When we decided to partner with the Tanger Center
with the bold idea to help present Broadway to Greensboro, I don’t think any of
us could have imagined what it would become. We are very proud to bring
Broadway to Greensboro and the entire Triad region for our fourth straight
season of art and unforgettable experiences.”
The following information outlines the purchasing process
for the First Bank Broadway, 2025-26 Season at Tanger Center:
Please note that the on-sale dates for individual tickets
to each show is to be announced. Season Seat Members will have first chance to
guarantee their seats to all eight Broadway season shows, as well as
“Beetlejuice,” “Les Misérables” and “SIX.”
For show production photos
and available B-Roll, click here. [dropbox.com]
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Sept. 23-28, 2025
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.
THE WIZ
Oct. 28 – Nov. 2, 2025
The Tony® Award-winning Best
Musical that took the world by storm is back.
THE WIZ returns “home” to
stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadway.
The Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse
performances. Stunning choreography. Visionary sets” and the Chicago Tribune
proclaims THE WIZ is “An eye-popping and high-intensity revival!”
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.
With
direction by Schele Williams (The Notebook, revival of Disney’s Aida),
choreography by JaQuel Knight (Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies,” Black Is King)
and additional material by Tony-nominated and Emmy-nominated writer and TV host
Amber Ruffin (The Amber Ruffin Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers), this
dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop brings a whole new groove to
easing on down the road. Everybody rejoice!
THE OUTSIDERS
Dec. 9-14, 2025
The winner of the 2024 Tony Award®
for 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 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, "It 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.”
SHUCKED
Jan. 27 – Feb. 1, 2026
SHUCKED is the Tony
Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out
hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a book by Tony
Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie), a score by the Grammy® Award–winning
songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally (Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow
Your Arrow”), and directed by Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray),
this corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for
great musical theater.
HELL’S KITCHEN
Feb. 24 – Mar. 1, 2026
Ali is a 17-year-old girl full of fire – searching for
freedom, passion and her place in the world.
How she finds them is a New York City coming-of-age story
you've never felt before – HELL’S KITCHEN, a new musical from 17-time
Grammy® Award winner Alicia Keys, whose new songs and greatest hits about
growing up in NY inspire a story made for Broadway.
Rebellious and stifled by an overprotective single mother,
Ali is lost until she meets her mentor: a neighbor who opens her heart and mind
to the power of the piano. Set to the rhythm of the 90s, HELL'S KITCHEN
is a love story between a mother and daughter. It's about finding yourself,
your purpose, and the community that lifts you. Come remember where dreams
begin.
Hailed as a New York Times Critic’s Pick that is,
“thrilling from beginning to end – a rare must-see!" HELL’S KITCHEN is
directed by four-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif, with choreography by
four-time Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown, a book by Pulitzer Prize
finalist Kristoffer Diaz, and the music of Alicia Keys.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Mar. 10-15, 2026
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. 2025 marks the 60th
anniversary of the Oscar®-winning film, which continues to be one of the most
successful movie musicals of all time.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO
Apr. 21-26, 2026
A new musical about growing up and growing old (in no
particular order), KIMBERLY AKIMBO is the winner of 5 Tony Awards
including BEST MUSICAL. It features Tony Award-winning book and lyrics by David
Lindsay-Abaire (Shrek), a Tony Award-winning score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun
Home), choreography by Danny Mefford (Dear Evan Hansen) and
direction by Tony-nominated director Jessica Stone (Water for Elephants).
Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her
family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. In this “howlingly funny
heartbreaker of a show” (The New Yorker), Kim is forced to navigate
family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush...and possible
felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against
all odds and embark on a great adventure.
THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL
June 2-7, 2026
Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic
film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from
different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten
to pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” (Entertainment
Weekly), THE NOTEBOOK is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring
power of love.
Chris Jones of The Chicago Tribune says THE
NOTEBOOK is “absolutely gorgeous, not to be missed,” and The New York
Daily News calls it “a love story for the ages.”
THE NOTEBOOK is
directed by Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal, RENT) and
Schele Williams (The Wiz, Aida), and features music and lyrics by
multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, book by Bekah Brunstetter
(NBC’s “This Is Us”), and choreography by Katie Spelman.
SPECIAL
BROADWAY ADD-ONS
BEETLEJUICE
Sept. 2-7, 2025
He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the
ghost-with-the-most is coming back to the Triad by popular demand!
It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film,
this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual
teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and
a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set,
and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, BEETLEJUICE is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD
FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be
exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most
of every Day-O!
LES MISÉRABLES
Jan. 7-11, 2026
STILL
THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL.
Cameron
Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel
Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables, makes
a triumphant return to Greensboro.
This
brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis
for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a
production” (Daily Telegraph) and “one of the greatest musicals ever
created” (Chicago Tribune).
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. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated
musicals in theatrical history.
The
magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a
Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House”
and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries, 438
cities and 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the
world’s most popular musicals.
SIX
May 5-10, 2026
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 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for
Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for
Best Musical.
The
New York Times says SIX “TOTALLY RULES!” (Critic's Pick) and The
Washington Post hails SIX as “Exactly the kind of energizing,
inspirational illumination this town aches for!"
The
SIX: LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT Broadway album debuted at Number 1 on the
Billboard cast album charts and surpassed 6 Million streams in its first month.
About Tanger Center
A $94 million, state-of-the-art
facility that has transformed downtown Greensboro, North Carolina, the Steven
Tanger Center for the Performing Arts venue is home to touring Broadway productions,
concerts, Guilford College’s Bryan Series, Greensboro Symphony Orchestra
performances, comedy shows and all types of family entertainment. Since its grand
opening in 2021, the Tanger Center has hosted over 1.3 million guests. Presented with partners Nederlander and
Professional Facilities Management (PFM), the First Bank Broadway Series is one of the nation’s top-selling
one-week Broadway series with over 17,500 Season Seat Members. The 3,000-seat venue
is managed by the staff of the Greensboro Complex. Visit TangerCenter.com [tangercenter.com] for more information.
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