EAST LANSING, MI — Wharton Center has announced the lineup of Broadway musicals that will entertain and inspire audiences for its 45th season. The six-show subscriber series features four Wharton Center premieres, including The Outsiders, alongside the return of legendary favorites The Phantom of the Opera and Disney’s The Lion King. Tickets went on sale this morning.
“It’s fitting that as we celebrate our upcoming 45th season, we do so by highlighting iconic stories that helped define Wharton Center,” says Wharton Center Executive Director Eric Olmscheid. “From bringing back the beloved original production of The Phantom of the Opera to the newest shows still running on Broadway today, the season showcases the excitement and legacy of Broadway right here at Wharton Center.
Here is the full 2026-2027 Broadway show schedule:
The Notebook: Oct 27 – Nov 1, 2026
Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen: Jan 19–24, 2027
Boop! The Musical: Feb 23–28, 2027
Disney’s The Lion King: Apr 8–25, 2027
The Outsiders: June 22–27, 2027
The Phantom of the Opera: Aug 25 – Sept 5, 2027
PLUS TWO SPECTACULAR SPECIAL EVENTS:
Beetlejuice: Sept 18–20, 2026
SIX: Dec 1–6, 2026
Tickets for all show are available online at www.whartoncenter.com or by calling 1-800-wharton.





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