Hennepin Arts announces 2025-2026 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin season

Hennepin Arts announces the 2025-2026 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin season, bringing 11 Broadway shows to Minneapolis for 20 weeks including the Tony-winning Best Play Harry Potter and The Cursed Child and the brilliant original returning more spectacular than ever, The Phantom of the Opera

 Completing the eight-show season subscription package are A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, Suffs, Shucked, The Great Gatsby, Water for Elephants and The Wiz

Back by popular demand, Chicago, Les Misérables and Wicked can be added to a season subscription package
New season ticket packages are on sale now. Current subscribers will receive detailed auto-renewal information about their subscription packages and can renew immediately.

 Hennepin Arts unveiled its 2025-2026 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin season, featuring 11 fresh and compelling Broadway productions coming to downtown Minneapolis. The lineup includes seven Minnesota premieres and an astonishing blend of iconic Broadway classics. With a mix of captivating dramas, groundbreaking new musicals and heartwarming shows for all ages, its new season offers unforgettable experiences for every theater lover.

“This season showcases Broadway’s brilliance, offering performances that inspire audiences across generations,” said Todd Duesing, Hennepin Arts president and CEO. “At Hennepin Arts, we strive to ignite and radiate a vibrant cultural presence that enriches our community and positions downtown Minneapolis as a premier destination for arts and entertainment.”

The 2025-2026 season delivers an extraordinary lineup of celebrated productions sure to captivate and inspire. The Tony Award®-winner for Best Play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a groundbreaking theatrical experience that brings the magic of the wizarding world to life. Another highlight is the revitalized production of Cameron Mackintosh’s legendary production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, promising grandeur and spectacle like never before.

Coming directly from Broadway, fans of iconic music won’t want to miss A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, an uplifting true story of how Neil Diamond became America’s greatest hitmaker. The bold and inspiring story of the women’s suffrage movement takes center stage in the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning Broadway hit Suffs, while Shucked delivers a hilarious, corn-filled comedy musical with a heart. The Great Gatsby is the Tony Award-winning new musical that brings F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic story and the Roaring Twenties to life on stage, and Water for Elephants invites audiences into a world of love and adventure set under the big top. Rounding out the season, The Wiz offers unforgettable soul and R&B in a groundbreaking twist of The Wizard of Oz.

Hennepin Arts welcomes return engagements of Chicago and all that jazz, the acclaimed Les Misérables and the triumphant return of Wicked.

Broadway’s newest and hottest shows come to downtown Minneapolis in a lineup that represents a remarkable 34 Tony Awards that include Best Musical, Best Play, Best Revival of a Musical, Best Direction of a Musical and Play, Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score, Best Choreography and Best Costume Design of a Musical and Play.

“This season exemplifies world-class theater’s role in drawing 400,000 visitors and cementing the arts as a cornerstone of Minnesota’s culture and economy,” said Duesing. “The arts have the unique ability to bring people together, spark creativity, and strengthen our connections, enriching both individuals and communities alike.”

Eight incredible shows are included in this season’s subscription package, starting at $384. The package offers a mix of Broadway classics, Minnesota premieres and breathtaking new productions, with the option to add three additional shows.

SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical kicks off the 2025-2026 Broadway season from Sept. 30 – Oct. 5. Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A Beautiful Noise is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans” and “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America. Like Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical before it, A Beautiful Noise is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir.

Cameron Mackintosh’s legendary production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera is back to thrill American audiences once again! A revitalized production of this romantic and haunting tale about a disfigured musical genius known only as ‘The Phantom’ who haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House returns to Minneapolis Nov. 21 – Dec. 7. “More spectacular than ever” (Sunday Express). Mesmerized by the talents and beauty of a young soprano – Christine, The Phantom lures her as his protégé and falls fiercely in love with her. Unaware of Christine’s love for Raoul, The Phantom’s obsession sets the scene for a dramatic turn of events where jealousy, madness and passions collide.

The Wiz returns “home” to stages after 40 years in a new Broadway tour easing on down the road to Minneapolis Dec. 16-21. This reimagined version of The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway by blending soul, gospel, rock and 70s funk into a dynamic and contemporary retelling of Dorothy’s journey. Directed by Schele Williams, the production features powerful performances, visionary choreography, and stunning sets with contributions from an all-star creative team—including Emmy-winning choreographer JaQuel Knight and Tony Award-nominated Amber Ruffin.

Kicking off the new year, Shucked arrives in Minneapolis from Jan. 6-11, 2026. The original Tony Award-winning musical comedy will bring a fresh dose of corny humor, catchy tunes and heart to the stage, serving up laughs alongside its catchy score by Nashville’s Grammy-winning Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally. Audiences rave about the show’s fun, vibrant energy, making it an unforgettable and humorous musical experience, with a fresh twist on musical theater that will leave audiences grinning from ear to ear.

Step right up for Water for Elephants, arriving 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.

Celebrate the fight for equality with Suffs, making its Minnesota debut April 7-12, 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. With a powerful message of persistence, Suffs delivers an engaging, funny and emotionally resonant experience, leaving audiences moved by both its historic impact and the unforgettable energy it provides.

Prepare for a spellbinding spectacular with Harry Potter and the Cursed Child making its Minnesota debut April 25 – May 23, 2026 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. Prepare for a mind-blowing race through time, spectacular spells, and an epic battle, all brought to life with the most astonishing theatrical magic ever seen on stage.

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 and winning both Broadway.com and BroadwayWorld’s 2024 Audience Choice Awards for Favorite New Musical. With dazzling production numbers and soaring melodies, this Minnesota debut from June 2-7, 2026, is sure to captivate with its glamour, intrigue, and the timeless allure of Gatsby’s world.

The sizzling Broadway classic Chicago razzle-dazzles the Orpheum stage Jan. 27 – Feb. 1, 2026 with showstopping hits that have made it the longest-running American musical on Broadway.

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 Minneapolis Feb. 17-22, 2026.

The untold true story of the Witches of Oz, Wicked, flies back to Minneapolis for five weeks July 8 – Aug. 9, 2026, with a thrilling musical score and an inspiring tale of friendship and courage.

“We are proud to partner with Hennepin Arts in presenting this phenomenal lineup, which serves as a testament to the powerful role of the arts in shaping communities,” said Lucas Giambelluca, President of Bank of America Twin Cities. “This partnership brings extraordinary Broadway shows to Minnesota while investing in the arts, fostering creativity and supporting our community’s cultural growth.”

SEASON SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS

The eight-show subscription package price starts at $384 and includes:

• A Beautiful Noise, Sept. 30 – Oct. 5
• The Phantom of the Opera, Nov. 21 – Dec. 7 (three weeks)
• The Wiz, Dec. 16-21
• Shucked, Jan. 6-11, 2026
• Water for Elephants, March 3-8, 2026
• Suffs, April 7-12, 2026
• Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, April 25 – May 23, 2026 (four weeks)
• The Great Gatsby, June 2-7, 2026

Optional shows that can be added to a subscription package:

• Chicago, Jan. 27 – Feb. 1, 2026
• Les Misérables, Feb. 17-22, 2026
• Wicked, July 8 – Aug. 9, 2026 (five weeks)

All subscribers are guaranteed the same seats for each show in the eight-show package. Subscribers receive exclusive benefits including the option to use an interest-free payment plan, flexible exchanges, convenient automatic renewal and early access to purchase additional tickets. Package prices include applicable season subscription discounts, historic restoration fees, processing fees, and, if applicable, Select Plus or Select subscription fees.

New season ticket packages are on sale now at HennepinArts.org. Current subscribers will receive detailed auto-renewal information about their subscription packages or can renew immediately through their online subscriber account.

Group ticket requests for 10 or more can be made now by calling (612) 373-5665. Pricing and discounts vary by show, performance, and price level. Visit Minneapolis.Broadway.com/Groups to learn more.

Tickets for individual shows will go on sale to the general public at later dates. Prices, shows, artists, dates and times are subject to change without advance notice.

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Hennepin Arts drives cultural and economic vitality in Minnesota through leadership of the dynamic Hennepin Theatre District in downtown Minneapolis and educational programming that reaches every area of the state. Its historic theatres — Orpheum, State and Pantages — and the Dudley Riggs Theatre light up Hennepin Avenue with top-tier entertainment, including the best of Broadway and a wide variety of arts programming. Hennepin Arts is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at HennepinArts.org.

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