Denverites are getting their first crack later this year at the hotly anticipated “Death Becomes Her” musical, along with other buzzy and Tony-winning titles such as “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical,” “The Great Gatsby” and “Maybe a Happy Ending.”
The shows were announced Tuesday as part of Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ 2026-2027 artistic season, which also included its cabaret titles for the year.
The shows join new and returning productions, such as “The Phantom of the Opera” (also playing March 18-April 5 this year in Denver), “The Book of Mormon,” “Disney’s Beauty & the Beast,” and “Buena Vista Social Club” (see below for the full list).
“This season underscores the elements that define Broadway at its best — spectacle, storytelling, and the profound emotional journeys that only live theatre can provide,” said John Ekeberg, executive director of DCPA Broadway and Cabaret, in a statement. “We are excited to feature both returning favorites and national tours that have earned significant attention, including three of the five Best Musical nominees at the 2025 Tony Awards.”
At this point, the show announcements are aimed at subscribers, with tickets available at . Single tickets will go on sale to the public later, DCPA officials said. More shows will also be added and announced throughout the year.
The new season — which takes place at the Buell Theatre and other venues at the Denver Performing Arts Complex — is divided into subscription shows and added attractions, as DCPA calls them, with DCPA Cabaret shows as part of the full subscription package.
Here’s the complete list:
DCPA 2026-27 Broadway season
“Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”
Oct. 20-Nov. 7, 2026 (Buell Theatre)
“What a Glorious Feeling!”
Nov. 7, 2026-April 4, 2027 (Garner Galleria Theatre)
“Bluey’s Big Play”
Nov. 21-22, 2026 (Buell) *
“Waitress”
Nov. 27-29, 2026 (Buell) *
“Jersey Boys”
Dec. 1-6, 2026 (Buell) *
“Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis”
Dec. 18-19, 2026 (Buell) *
“Elf the Musical”
Dec. 22-27, 2026 (Buell) *
“The Book of Mormon”
Jan. 5-17, 2027 (Buell)
“Legally Blonde: The Musical”
Feb. 5-7, 2027 (Buell) *
“Boop! ® The Musical”
March 9-21, 2027 (Buell)
“Riverdance 30 — The New Generation”
March 23-28, 2027 (Buell) *
“The Great Gatsby”
April 6-18 (Buell)
“The Secret Comedy of Women®”
April 21-May 16, 2027 (Garner Galleria) *
“Buena Vista Social Club™”
April 27-May 9, 2027 (Buell)
“Mamma Mia!”
May 11-16, 2027 (Buell) *
“Death Becomes Her”
May 25-June 6, 2027 (Buell)
“Maybe Happy Ending”
Aug. 18-29, 2027 (Buell)
“A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical”
Sept. 7-12, 2027 (Buell) *
* = added attractions
