ORLANDO, Fla. – “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is making its Florida debut right here in Orlando.
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has just revealed its lineup of Broadway shows for the 2025-26 season, and it includes the much-anticipated debut of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”
Among the 10 shows in the 2025-26 season will also include the return of “Hadestown” and “SIX.”
Here’s a look at the shows and dates, including summaries provided by the Dr. Phillips Center:
The Wiz: Sept. 30-Oct. 5, 2025
Returning with a bang, the Tony-Award® winning Best Musical, THE WIZ, is making a grand comeback. This beloved show is embarking on a new tour that kicks off straight from Broadway, bringing powerhouse performances, stunning choreography, and visionary sets. THE WIZ has been hailed by critics, with the Baltimore Sun praising its excellence and the Chicago Sun-Times dubbing it as an “eye-popping and high-intensity revival.” This innovative take on The Wizard of Oz has left a lasting impact on Broadway with its iconic score blending soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk, coupled with Dorothy’s captivating journey to find her place in a modern setting. Brace yourself for an extraordinary fusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop that promises a fresh vibe to the classic story.
Water for Elephants: Nov. 4-9, 2025
Step into a world of wonders with the gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical that has been capturing hearts. Based on the critically acclaimed bestselling novel, this spectacular new musical brings an exhilarating and dazzling experience to life, as praised by Time Out New York. Described as “stunning, emotional, heart-filled, and gorgeously imaginative” by The New York Times, the story follows a young man who, after a significant loss, embarks on a journey by jumping onto a moving train, uncertain of the destination ahead. His adventure leads him to a traveling circus where he finds a new home, love, and a life beyond his wildest dreams. WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, a Tony Award® -nominated production directed by Jessica Stone, offers a heartwarming and enchanting experience, with a compelling narrative adapted from Sara Gruen’s novel and a captivating score by the acclaimed PigPen Theatre Co. Don’t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in this spellbinding theatrical masterpiece that has been hailed as “the best new musical on Broadway” by Theatermania and as “huge, heart-filling” by The New York Times.
Hadestown: Nov. 28-30, 2025
Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Award® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and original director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today… and always.
Intertwining two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.
THE OUTSIDERS: Dec. 16-23, 2025
The winner of four 2024 Tony-Award®, including Best Musical, is THE OUTSIDERS. This classic coming-of-age story takes you to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1967, where Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade, and their family of Greaser “outsiders” dream about who they want to become in a world that will never accept them. THE OUTSIDERS features Danya Taymor’s Tony Award® winning direction that’s “refreshing, gritty, and endlessly effective.” (The New York Times). With “high-octane choreography” (New York Magazine), THE OUTSIDERS has been described as “more pulse-pounding than anything else on Broadway!” (Time Out New York).
& Juliet: Jan. 6-11, 2026
Broadway’s most fun hit musical, & Juliet, flips the script on the greatest love story ever told, imagining what would happen next if Juliet hadn’t ended it all over Romeo, and got a second chance at life and love –on her own terms. This audience favorite is created by the Emmy-winning writer of “Schitt’s Creek” and features a playlist of iconic pop hits from Max Martin and his collaborators, including “Since U Been Gone,” “Roar,” “I Want It That Way,” “Confident,” and more.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Jan. 24-Feb. 21, 2026
Join the next adventure and experience the wizarding world like never before with this record-breaking hit and winner of six Tony-Award® including Best Play. “It’s one of the most defining pop culture events of the decade” (Forbes). When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it 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. It’s a “marvel of imagination” (The New York Times) that will “leave you wondering ‘how’d they do that?’ for days to come” (People Magazine).
Hell’s Kitchen: March 3-8, 2026
HELL’S KITCHEN, the award-winning Broadway musical created and inspired by 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. The music—a mix of Keys’ classics and new songs written exclusively for the show—and exhilarating choreography bring to life a story that speaks to you no matter where you’re from, where you’ve been, or where you’re going. Come experience where dreams begin: HELL’S KITCHEN.
Kimberly Akimbo: April 14-19, 2026
A new musical about growing up and growing old (in no particular order), KIMBERLY AKIMBO is the winner of 5 Tony-Award® 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-Award® 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: May 12-17, 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.
SIX: June 2-7, 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! 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 one billion streams worldwide!
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