OKC Broadway is going big for 2026-27. The presenter has rolled out a packed season that pulls in heavy-hitter franchises like "The Phantom of the Opera" and "Hamilton" alongside newer award magnets "The Outsiders" and "Buena Vista Social Club," bringing a steady parade of touring productions through downtown Oklahoma City.
Most of the action will unfold at the Civic Center Music Hall, with several shows already on the calendar and more details still to come.
Season lineup and dates
According to OKC Broadway, the 2026-27 season stretches from late August into May and stacks seven announced titles, with "Hamilton" waiting in the wings.
The current schedule lists:
- The Outsiders: August 25-30, 2026
- The Sound of Music: September 22-27
- The Phantom of the Opera: November 4-15
- The Notebook: December 29-January 3
- The Great Gatsby: March 23-28
- Death Becomes Her: April 13-18
- Buena Vista Social Club: May 25-30
"Hamilton" is also billed as part of the 2026-27 season, with dates still to be announced. Season subscribers will get first crack at access when those details drop, according to OKC Broadway. All of the shows are scheduled for the Civic Center Music Hall in downtown Oklahoma City.
Star casting and tour notes
The touring productions are not skimping on recognizable talent.
Isaiah Bailey is set to lead the refreshed North American tour of "The Phantom of the Opera," per Andrew Lloyd Webber. Over in the Alps, so to speak, the new national production of "The Sound of Music" will feature Cayleigh Capaldi as Maria and Kevin Earley as Captain von Trapp, according to The Sound of Music.
On the Havana side of the season, Broadway's "Buena Vista Social Club" lists Natalie Venetia Belcon among its principal cast, with guitarist and associate music director David Oquendo in the band, as shown on Buena Vista Social Club. Producers also confirm that "Death Becomes Her" will launch its North American tour at Playhouse Square in Cleveland next season before making its way to OKC.
What it means for OKC
The slate is presented by the Civic Center Foundation and Nederlander in partnership with sponsor Paycom, a trio that has effectively turned the Civic Center Music Hall into the region's primary stop for national Broadway touring shows, according to OKC Broadway.
For subscribers, it is a season built to flex those season-ticket bragging rights. For downtown businesses, it is a months-long run of pre-show dinners and post-show drinks that could keep nearby restaurants and late-night spots buzzing on performance nights.
Tickets and where to see it
Season packages and subscriber perks are already in play for the 2026-27 lineup. Single-ticket on-sale dates for many shows will be announced later by the presenter and box office.
The Civic Center Music Hall posts its address, visitor information, box office details, accessibility guidance and venue policies on its website, according to Civic Center Music Hall, so prospective theatergoers can sort out the logistics before curtain time.
Local coverage and photos
If you want a visual appetizer before committing to a season, The Oklahoman has published a photo gallery with production images and cast portraits tied to the announcement. The captions credit Isaiah Bailey in "The Phantom of the Opera," Cayleigh Capaldi in "The Sound of Music" and Natalie Venetia Belcon in "Buena Vista Social Club." It is a handy primer for anyone wanting a closer look at the staging and principal players headed for Oklahoma City next season.
