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Hanover Theatre and Conservatory 2025-2026 Broadway Series

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My most recent post on the new theater season focused on shows coming to the Boston Theater District.  However, there are many great theaters surrounding the Boston area that also have Broadway-caliber performances that stop by.  The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory in Worcester, Massachusetts has become one of my new favorite places to watch live theater and their new season lineup was just announced.  Here is what is coming for their 2025-2026 Broadway Series.

1. Six

What It’s About: 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!

Why I Want to See It: This is one show I was lucky to see when it came to Boston last December and with its relatively quick runtime and catchy songs that are fun to bop to, I cannot wait to see this again!

Playing at the Hanover Theatre: October 14th-19th 2025

2. Chicago

What It’s About: In the whirlwind of Chicago’s Jazz Age, two of the Cook County Jail’s most notorious murderesses, vaudeville star Velma Kelly and chorus girl Roxie Hart, become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy.

Why I Want to See It: Another show I’ve seen in Boston in recent years, Chicago is such a timeless classic it’s no wonder it’s still running on Broadway.  The songs transport me back to the 20s and I love petty women, so it’ll be fun to see this show again.

Playing at the Hanover Theatre: January 9th-11th 2026

3. STOMP

What It’s About: The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms.

Why I Want to See It: I was introduced to STOMP in either an elementary or middle school music class where we watched one of their performances and then used untraditional instruments to create our own songs.  The fact that that memory still sticks out to me just tells you how integral it was to my music education.  While not a traditional Broadway musical, it’s a spectacle of theater that I am still intrigued by.

Playing at the Hanover Theatre: February 20th-22nd 2026

4. The Music Man

What It’s About: Meredith Willson’s six-time Tony Award winning musical comedy The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef.

Why I Want to See It: There is so much to love about this classic tale of conning and falling in love.  I have yet to see this put on at a professional level, but if Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster have taught us anything, it’s that people will come to see Harold Hill.  This is the show I am probably the most excited to see.

Playing at the Hanover Theatre: May 15th-17th 2026.

 

The Hanover Theatre will also have a fifth show for their annual Broadway Series, however that will be kept a surprise until its announcement on September 22nd, 2025.  It is said to be a classic, family-friendly comedy.

 

Even though I am familiar with a lot of these shows, I am still excited to get the opportunity to see them again.  New actors and sets could be coming, or even just the chance to revisit the material.  Sometimes you may only get one chance to see a live show but now I have the opportunity to see them at least one more time.

Broadway in Boston 2025-2026 Preview

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About a month ago, Broadway in Boston announced the shows that would be coming to Beantown for the 2025-2026 season.  Since getting back into live theater, I was counting down the days until this announcement was made.  This past season of shows was amazing, ranging from & Juliet, Mamma Mia and Funny Girl, but I think this new slate of shows has me even more excited.  Here are all of the shows coming to Boston and why I’m excited to see them.

1. Mrs. Doubtfire

What It’s About: Based on the beloved film and directed by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks, Mrs. Doubtfire tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids.

Why I Want to See It: As a fan of the movie, I am curious to see how it not only translates to the stage but adding musical numbers to it as well.  While I have heard mixed reviews, I am still excited to see a genuine comedy musical.

Playing in Boston: September 9th – 21st 2025 at the Emerson Colonial Theatre

2. Hamilton

What It’s About: 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 the nation.

Why I Want to See It: I was someone who was Hamilton-pilled in 2016 and 2017.  I memorized all of the songs, read the biography it was based on, and entered the lottery every day for nearly two years (and never won).  I was able to catch the proshot on Disney+, but I have yet to see it in person.  I am frothing at the mouth waiting until the show comes up here to New England.

Playing in Boston: September 23rd – November 2nd 2025 at the Citizens Opera House

3. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

What It’s About: When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable journey for them all – with the power to change the past and future forever.

Why I Want to See It: As a Harry Potter fan, I was excited to see the universe expand since this was at a time when there would be no more new books or films.  Then I heard about the story and I became less excited.  The fact that it went against so many beautiful aspects the original story gave us, it was heartbreaking to read fan reactions to it.  That being said, I have heard nothing but fabulous things about the performances and the magical effects on stage, so even if the story is bad, I cannot wait for everything that lies in store effects-wise.

Playing in Boston: November 9th – December 20th 2025 at the Emerson Colonial Theatre

4. The Sound of Music

What It’s About: Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience, and the power of music.

Why I Want to See It: The Sound of Music is such a classic film, who wouldn’t want to see it on stage?  Similar to Mrs. Doubtfire, because I adore the film so much it makes me want to see the show even more.  With songs that hit perfectly on my eardrums, I look forward to entering Austria and seeing what the stage is capable of.

Playing in Boston: January 6th – 18th 2026 at the Citizens Opera House

5. Some Like it Hot

What It’s About: Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, Some Like it Hot is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit.

Why I Want to See It: Another screen to stage adaptation of a film that I love.  I remember seeing this film at a sleepover when I was either in middle school or high school and just thinking about how it was one of the funniest things I had ever seen.  It was also my first time watching a film with the amazing talent that is Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon.  If the musical is as entertaining as its film counterpart, this is going to be a show made for me.

Playing in Boston: January 28th – February 8th 2026 at the Citizens Opera House

6. Kinky Boots

What It’s About: Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots takes you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan.

Why I Want to See It: Kinky Boots is one of those shows that feels like it has been around forever because of how memorable it is.  While I am familiar with the songs, I am not as familiar with the story of how the show is all put together.  It has been something I’ve wanted to research into and get the whole plot for, but now that it’s coming to Boston I am not going to spoil myself.

Playing in Boston: February 17th – 22nd 2026 at the Citizens Opera House

7. Suffs

What It’s About: Direct from Broadway comes the acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical Suffs about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote.

Why I Want to See It: Not only did this musical make Tonys history last year when its creator, Shaina Taub, was the first woman ever to independently win for Best Book and Best Score for a musical, I just love historical musicals.  One of my personal favorites from this current season has been Parade and if this is anything like that, I am going to be having a good time.

Playing in Boston: March 17th – 29th 2026 at the Emerson Colonial Theatre

8. The Outsiders

What It’s About: In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs.

Why I Want to See It: I wasn’t really interested in this musical when it was first announced on Broadway, but after I saw their performance at the Tony Awards last year, it flew to the top of my list.  The fact that it is coming on tour so quickly while still on Broadway just shows how much people want to see it.  I am sold and counting down the days until it comes to Boston.

Playing in Boston: March 31st – April 12th 2026 at the Citizen Opera House

9. Beauty and the Beast

What It’s About: Be Our Guest at Disney’s 30th Anniversary production of Beauty and the Beast, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love.

Why I Want to See It: Beauty and the Beast was one of the first Disney animated films that made its way to the Broadway stage and was able to expand upon the original material.  It was a breathtaking film in the 90s and I am excited to see how breathtaking it will be on stage.

Playing in Boston: April 14th – May 2nd 2026 at the Citizens Opera House

10. Les Misérables

What It’s About: Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.

Why I Want to See It: Now, I have actually already seen Les Misérables twice: on Broadway and here in Boston and both have been amazing productions.  I would gladly see it again because it gives me goosebumps every single time.

Playing in Boston: June 9th – 21st 2026 at the Citizens Opera House

11. The Great Gatsby

What It’s About: Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony Award-winning new musical is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth, and tragedy that brings the Roaring Twenties to life on stage.

Why I Want to See It: This is another show I was lucky enough to see on Broadway earlier this year, so I am curious to see how it will translate to a touring production, as it is pretty big and bombastic.  This has the chance to be the biggest production that comes to Boston this season.

Playing in Boston: July 7th – 19th 2026 at the Citizens Opera House

12. Moulin Rouge! The Musical

What It’s About: Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory!  A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment.

Why I Want to See It: Jukebox musicals can be hit or miss depending solely on how the music and story mix together.  I have heard nothing but extravagant things about the musical, so while I am skeptical, I am ready for a majestic time at the theater.

Playing in Boston: July 28th – August 2nd 2026 at the Citizens Opera House

This upcoming season is full of Broadway classics, new shows and a whole lot of blockbusters.  I am excited for all of the productions – even the ones I have seen before – because one theater experience is always different from another.  Being in the theater is magical and I can’t wait to undergo it twelve times next year.