Broadway shows coming to Dayton in 2026-2027

Dayton Live Unveils Blockbuster 2026-2027 Broadway Season Featuring HAMILTON and MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL

The 2026-2027 Broadway season in Dayton

Dayton Live has officially pulled back the curtain on its highly anticipated 2026-2027 Broadway Series, and it’s shaping up to be a blockbuster year at the Schuster Center. This season’s lineup is a powerhouse of award-winning hits, featuring everything from the revolutionary rhythm of HAMILTON to the soulful storytelling of HELL’S KITCHEN.

In a departure from tradition, the magic kicks off early this year in July with the glitz and glamour of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL.  As one of Dayton Live's most requested shows, Moulin Rouge arrives in Dayton at the eleventh hour, marking one of the very last stops on its North American tour.

The complete 2026-2027 Dayton Live Broadway Series Season lineup is as follows:

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL: Wednesday, July 22-Sunday, July 26, 2026 
Pop the champagne, MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is the winner of 10 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza.

THE NOTEBOOK: Tuesday, October 6-Sunday, October 11, 2026
Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love, and features music by singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and a book by TV’s Bekah Brunstetter (“This Is Us”).

CLUE: Tuesday, November 24-Sunday, November 29, 2026
Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, CLUE is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.

HELL’S KITCHEN: Tuesday, January 26-Sunday, January 31, 2027  
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.

HAMILTON: Tuesday, March 30-Sunday, April 11, 2027  
The unforgettable story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation, seen by more than 28 million people around the world. 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.

SHUCKED: Tuesday, May 4-Sunday, May 9, 2027
SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy about an unlikely hero, a lovable con man, and an a-maize-ing battle for the heart and soil of Cob County.

WAITRESS: Tuesday, June 1-Sunday, June 6, 2027 
Inspired by the beloved film, WAITRESS tells the story of Jenna, an expert pie maker who dreams of a way out of her small town. A baking contest and the town’s new doctor may offer her a fresh start, but Jenna must summon the strength

Curious about the shows remaining this season?  Check Broadway shows coming to Dayton in 2025-2026

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