DPAC is proud to announce the return of five fan-favorite hits in the 2026 / 2027 season, including the highly anticipated return of ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL and four more of Broadway’s biggest shows.

 

• MRS. DOUBTFIRE – The Hilarious Musical Comedy Returns: October 30 – November 1, 2026
• ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL – A Must-See Holiday Spectacular: November 25 – December 6, 2026
• MAMMA MIA! – The Smash Hit Musical Based on the Songs of ABBA: December 29 – January 3, 2027
• WAITRESS – The Broadway Musical Baked from the Heart: February 5 – 7, 2027
• HADESTOWN – Back by Popular Demand – Broadway’s Tony and Grammy-Winning Best Musical – March 5 – 7, 2027

Tickets to each show will go on sale this summer.  Visit DPACnc.com for more information.

 

Detailed Information for Each Show

 

MRS. DOUBTFIRE: October 30 – November 1, 2026

 

Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to the Triangle in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.

 

‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: November 25 – December 6, 2026

 

‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… is Cirque du Soleil’s first holiday show, based on the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicolas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Memorable lines from this cherished classic inspired Cirque’s story about a jaded young girl who rediscovers the magic of the holidays.

 

Directed by James Hadley, a 25-year veteran of circus productions and live theater, ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… is a festive flurry of love and cheer created especially for families, featuring the incredible acrobatics Cirque du Soleil is known for – from a mesmerizing aerial straps duo and daring hoop diving, to gravity-defying hair suspension and high-energy dancing, performed by a cast of 26 artists from all over the world. The show also features lovable characters and a soundtrack including holiday favorites re-invented by Cirque du Soleil.

MAMMA MIA!: December 29, 2026 – January 3, 2027

A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. 
And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! 

 

Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago.

 

For over 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show.

 

WAITRESS: February 5 – 7, 2027

 

Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie” and “Betrayed By My Eggs Pie.” When a baking contest in a nearby county — and a satisfying encounter with someone new — show Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it. Change is on the menu, as long as Jenna can write her own perfectly personal recipe for happiness.

 

Brought to life by a groundbreaking creative team, this hilarious hit Broadway musical features original music and lyrics by Grammy® Award winner Sara Bareilles ("Brave," "Love Song"), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam), original choreography by Lorin Latarro (Mrs. Doubtfire, Chess) and original direction by Tony Award® winner Diane Paulus (1776, Jagged Little Pill, Pippin).

 

“WAITRESS is a little slice of heaven!” says Entertainment Weekly, and is “sweet, sassy and passionate,” according to New York Magazine.

 

"It's an empowering musical of the highest order!" raves the Chicago Tribune. Don't miss this uplifting and hilarious musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.

 

HADESTOWN: March 5 - 7, 2027

 

COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE.

 

Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards^® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy^® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and original director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today... and always.

 

HADESTOWN intertwines two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers and singers, HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.

 

For WRAL’s Greatest Hits of Broadway 2026 / 2027 Season Photos, download at: https://bit.ly/GreatestHits2627_Photos

For WRAL’s Greatest Hits of Broadway 2026 / 2027 Season B-Roll, download at: https://bit.ly/GreatestHits2627_BRoll

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