Broadway Shows in Minneapolis | Hennepin Arts 2025-2026 Season

Explore the 2025–26 Broadway season in Minneapolis presented by Hennepin Arts. See upcoming musicals and touring productions at the Orpheum Theatre. This year will feature some of the newest and hottest touring productions as well as popular returning favorites, like Hamilton and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Plus, see what's onstage for the upcoming 2026-27 Broadway Season.

Broadway’s most exciting shows are coming to the historic Orpheum Theatre and they include a mix of highly anticipated brand new productions and returning classics. Check out what's onstage in Minneapolis!

2026-27 Season
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2025-2026 Broadway Season at a Glance

  • Location: Orpheum & State Theatres, Downtown Minneapolis
  • Season Highlights: Purple Rain, Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Wicked
  • Tickets: Buy tickets here
  • Dates: September 2025 - June 2026

2025-2026 Broadway Season Lineup in Minneapolis

Les Misérables

February 17 - 22, 2026

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.

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Water for Elephants

March 3 - 8, 2026

Adapted from Sara Gruen's bestselling novel, this circus spectacle is a captivating journey of loss, love, and self-discovery. After losing everything during the Great Depression, a young man jumps onto a moving train and joins a traveling circus discovering a new home with the remarkable crew and an unexpected romance that changes his life. Filled with breathtaking theatrical effects and spectacular sets, it’s a poignant reminder that no matter the age, life can begin anew if you choose to take the ride.

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Suffs

April 7 - 12, 2026

Celebrate the fight for equality with Suffs, making its Minnesota debut April 2026. The Tony Award-winning musical centers around the suffragists, or “Suffs,” who battled for the right to vote in early 20th-century America. This inspiring, musically rich and highly entertaining show spans across generations, exploring social divides with humor and heart.

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

April 25 - May 23, 2026

Prepare for a spellbinding spectacular with Harry Potter and the Cursed Child making its Minnesota debut offering fans four weeks of enchanting moments they’ll never forget. The Tony Award-winning Best Play continues the journey of Harry Potter when his head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy. This sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever.

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The Great Gatsby

June 2 - 7, 2026

Direct from Broadway, The Great Gatsby, is the Tony Award-winning smash hit new musical based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic American novel. The epic story has landed on the Broadway musical stage for the first time ever, transporting audiences with a jazz and pop-infused score. With dazzling production numbers and soaring melodies, this Minnesota debut is sure to captivate with its glamour, intrigue, and the timeless allure of Gatsby’s world.

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Wicked

July 8 - August 9, 2026

From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz — transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story that USA Today cheers is “a complete triumph! An original musical that will make you laugh, cry and think.”

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2026-2027 Broadway Season at a Glance

  • Location: Orpheum & State Theatres, Downtown Minneapolis
  • Season Highlights: The Sound of Music, Operation Mincemeat, Hamilton, and Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen
  • Dates: October 2026 - July 2027

Tickets for the 2026-27 seasons will go on sale to the general public at later dates. For more ticket information visit the Hennepin Arts website.

Upcoming 2026-2027 Broadway Season Lineup in Minneapolis

The Sound of Music

October 20 - 25

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. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family features beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss.”

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Maybe Happy Ending

November 17 - 22

Winner of 6 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Maybe Happy Ending tells the deeply human story of a chance encounter that sparks connection, adventure and maybe even love. Helmed by Tony Award-winning director Michael Arden (Parade), Maybe Happy Ending has been called “one of the best musicals in years” (USA Today) and even “The best musical in eons!” (Observer). Don’t miss the totally original new musical adventure that explores what it means to be human. Even if they’re not.

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Buena Vista Social Club™

December 29 - January 3, 2027

Step into the heart of Cuba, beyond the glitz of the Tropicana, to a place where blazing trumpets and sizzling guitars set the dance floor on fire. Here, the real sound of Havana is born – and one woman discovers the music that will change her life forever.

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Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical

January 26 - 31, 2027

It’s 1943 and we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse. Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award winner for Best New Musical, a 2025 Tony Award® winner and Entertainment Weekly’s #1 Broadway Show of 2025!

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The Outsiders

March 9 - 14, 2027

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.”

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The Who’s Tommy

March 30 - April 4, 2027

Myth and spectacle combine in this fresh reinvention that includes the unforgettable anthems “I’m Free,” “See Me, Feel Me,” “Sensation” and “Pinball Wizard.” After witnessing his father shoot his rival, the young Tommy Walker is lost in the universe, endlessly and obsessively staring into the mirror. An innate knack for pinball catapults him from reticent adolescent to celebrity savior.

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Hamilton

April 20 - May 16, 2027

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.

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Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen

July 13 - 18, 2027

Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen, the award-winning Broadway musical created and inspired by 17-time Grammy® Award winning Alicia Keys, 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.

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Dining & Hotels Near Hennepin Avenue Theaters

There are plenty of great food and drink options in this area. Whether you want a full meal before the show or aren't quite ready for the night to end afterwards, we've listed out a few of our favorite spots nearby.

We recommend making reservations. Better safe than sorry!

Fogo De Chao: Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.

Jack Link's Legend Lounge: A way for Orpheum Theatre goers to meet and gather at shows located next to the historic theatre at 900 Hennepin Ave. The lounge features specialty cocktails, wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages and protein snacks for purchase and opens 90 minutes before each show.

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar: American fare, sushi and rooftop seating.

Barrio: A vibrant restaurant and tequila bar that prides itself on authentic Latin cuisine and bold cocktails.

The Newsroom: With an eclectic menu in a warm environment, The Newsroom's craft cocktails and a scratch kitchen food menu changes with the seasons.

Union Bar & Grill: American cuisine with a spacious bar and skyline views from their rooftop patio.

The Capital Grill: Upscale chophouse chain with a clubby atmosphere.

Kieran’s Irish Pub: Bustling hangout with draft beers, pub fare and live Irish music – plus a great patio!

Hell's Kitchen: Scratch kitchen offering all-day breakfast and American classics.

Butcher's Tale: Specialize in house-smoked meats, hand cut steaks including Minnesota wagyu, hand-crafted sausages, and fresh seafood. Come in for their Social Hour from 5pm to6:30pm at the bar or in the Butcher's Garden from 4pm to 6:30pm on Thursday-Saturday.

Tip: If you choose to valet with Butcher's Tale, let the valet know that you will be attending an Orpheum show. They will move your car to the adjacent Orpheum lot and return the keys to you after paying the valet fee. This way, your car is across the street after the show.

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