THE WIZ · THE BODY · GUARDSHUCKED · BEETLEJUICE · WAITRESS
Roanoke, VA – Nederlander National Markets, in partnership with The Berglund Center, is excited to announce the all-new 2026/2027 Broadway in Roanoke season. This season features five blockbuster productions, including the Roanoke premieres of THE WIZ and BEETLEJUICE.
Subscriptions are on sale now! Five-show packages start at just $245. Current subscribers can renew, and new subscribers can purchase packages online at BroadwayInRoanoke.com, by phone at 540-853-5374, or in person at The Berglund Center Box Office (710 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA 24016).
Subscribers enjoy guaranteed seats to the season’s biggest shows, opportunities to upgrade seats, exclusive special offers, and early access to additional engagements before tickets go on sale to the general public.
Single tickets for all five productions will go on sale at a later date. Groups of 10 or more can enjoy special savings and benefits for every show in the season. Schedule and titles are subject to change; some fees are non-refundable.
The Broadway in Roanoke season is proudly sponsored by First Bank.
— SHOW DATES & DESCRIPTIONS —
THE WIZ
October 18, 2026
The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back. THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadway. The Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse performances. Stunning choreography. Visionary sets” and the Chicago Sun-Times proclaims THE WIZ is “An eye-popping and high-intensity revival!” This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. Everybody rejoice-this dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road!
THE BODYGUARD
November 24, 2026
THE INTERNATIONAL, AWARD-WINNING SMASH-HIT MUSICAL THE BODYGUARD IS BACK! Based on the 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, THE BODYGUARD is a thrilling, romantic musical that combines high-stakes suspense with unforgettable music. Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Both expect to be in charge of their situation-what they don’t expect is to fall in love.
A “BRILLIANT” (The Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller, THE BODYGUARD features a whole host of unforgettable classics including “Queen of the Night,” “So Emotional,” “I Will Always Love You,” “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” “Saving All My Love,” and “One Moment in Time”, alongside thrilling plot twists and emotional drama. THE BODYGUARD is an electrifying combination of romance, suspense and chart-topping music that will captivate audiences from start to finish.
SHUCKED
February 3, 2027
SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie), a score by the Grammy® Award–winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally (Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow”), and directed by Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater.
BEETLEJUICE
April 6, 2027
He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Roanoke.
It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, BEETLEJUICE is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O!
WAITRESS
June 8, 2027
Inspired by the beloved film and featuring music by Grammy® Award winnerSara Bareilles, WAITRESS tells the story of Jenna, an expert pie maker who dreams of a way out of her small town. A baking contest and the town’s new doctor may offer her a fresh start, but Jenna must summon the strength to rebuild her own life. Don’t miss this uplifting celebration of friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.
About Nederlander National Markets (Presenter)
Nederlander National Markets, a Nederlander Presentation based in Chicago, is one of the largest presenters of Broadway series and engagements across North America. Currently, they oversee subscription seasons in more than 20 cities throughout the country. Nederlander continues the tradition of operating historic theatres, producing, and presenting the best in theatrical and concert events, and innovating new ways to engage future generations of theatergoers.
