Broadway at The National has unveiled a dynamic lineup for its 2026-2027 season packed with blockbuster favorites, bold new voices, and must-see premieres.
“This season represents a new chapter for Broadway at The National,” said Nick Scandalios, chief operating officer of the Nederlander Organization.
On the schedule is Alicia Keys’ “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Dirty Dancing,” “Maybe Happy Ending,” “Just in Time,” and Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical.”
Also, The National is bringing back “Hamilton,” which received 11 Tony Awards, a Grammy award and a Pulitzer Prize.
Another exciting offering is a new production of “The Bodyguard” based on the movie with Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner.
Plus, season ticket holders will receive access to additional productions at The National that include “Mama Mia!,” “The Hip Hop Nutcracker,” “Waitress,” “Oh Mary!,” “The Who’s Tommy,” and “Jersey Boys.” Season ticket sales have already begun.
“We’re delivering a lineup that is truly bigger, broader, and more dynamic than ever before,” Scandalios said.
Preserving an Important D.C. Landmark, Furthering the Imprint
The upcoming season reveal, comes on the heels of a major announcement about ownership of the site theatre, which is on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
The National Theatre Foundation acquired the legendary National Theatre made possible through a lead grant of $4 million from the District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities and additional fundraising led by the Foundation’s Board of Directors. For the first time in The National Theatre’s 190-year history, the theatre is under the direct control of a non-profit organization dedicated to its perpetual preservation and care.
“We also appreciate the District of Columbia’s vision and support, led by Mayor Muriel Bowser and Chair Phil Mendelson, in helping preserve this beautiful venue for our city,” said Sandy Wilkes, chair of The National Theatre Foundation Board of Directors. “We will continue to honor that support by serving as a dynamic cultural anchor on Pennsylvania Avenue.”
In addition to a full schedule of performances, the theatre and The National Theatre Foundation will continue working together to bring stellar productions and other events for families in the DC area.
“This enables our organization to control our own destiny and secure the future of The National Theatre for generations to come,” said the foundation’s CEO Beryl Jolly. “Ownership of the theatre property ensures autonomy over our programming and the ability to make capital investments in an asset owned by our non-profit.”
Further, as host of the season reveal, actor and DMV native Brandon Victor Dixon, one of the male leads in the original Broadway cast of “Hell’s Kitchen,” announced a regional award given to high school theater students by The National and named in his honor.
“Each year,” said Dixon, “we bring together dozens of high schools from across the region to participate, and nominated students perform right here on stage at The National.”
For more information about season tickets, individual tickets or group sales, go to BroadwayAtTheNational.com.
