"Juliet" is one of the plays that will be presented at the Tennessee Theater in Knoxville for the 2026-27 season. The play is an adaptation of Shakespear's "Romeo and Juliet" and explores what might have become of Juliet had she decided not to take the same path as her love crossed lover, Romeo.

With another incredible season reveal, the momentum of Broadway keeps building at the Tennessee Theatre with a 2026-2027 lineup poised to entertain and delight. A total of 48 performances, the complete lineup of the upcoming season of Broadway at the Tennessee is presented by Greater Knoxville Honda Dealers and includes:

“We are so excited to announce the 2026-2027 season of Broadway at the Tennessee,” Tennessee Theatre Executive Director Becky Hancock said. “Each year we work hard to bring a variety of new touring titles to Knoxville along with familiar, returning favorites, and this season lives up to that goal."

DEATH BECOMES HER includes eight performances from Nov. 24-29, 2026. Some people will do anything to look eternally fabulous. But famous actress Madeline Ashton and her best frenemy Helen Sharp are about to go too far… thanks to a mysterious woman named Viola Van Horn and a secret potion that’s to die for.  DEATH BECOMES HER is the Tony Award®-winning, drop-dead hilarious new musical comedy based on the classic 1992 film with direction and choreography by Tony winner Christopher Gattelli. DEATH BECOMES HER is “a laugh-filled, tuneful musical to die for” (Variety) and “a cheek-aching laughter roller coaster – the most fun night out!” (The Daily Beast). Experience the “savagely funny” (Time Out) pop-culture phenomenon that’s been certified “hilarious” by The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Goldie Hawn, Beyoncé (!!), and countless fans on Instagram, TikTok and beyond.  

THE GREAT GATSBY includes eight performances from Dec. 15-20, 2026. 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. Directed by Marc Bruni (“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical”), this story of extravagance and longing features choreography by Dominique Kelley (“So You Think You Can Dance”), a book by Kait Kerrigan (“The Mad Ones”), and a jazz- and pop-influenced original score by Jason Howland (“Little Women”) and Nathan Tysen (“Paradise Square”).

MAMMA MIA! includes eight performances from Feb. 16-21, 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.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC includes eight performances from March 23-28, 2027. For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed – it’s meant to be shared. 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. 

JERSEY BOYS includes eight performances from July 20-25, 2027. The original Broadway sensation returns to the road, celebrating 20 years – Jersey style! They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard … and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story – a story that has made them an international sensation all over again. The show features all their hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh What a Night,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Beggin,’” and “Working My Way Back to You.” Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the Tony Award®-winning, original Broadway sensation, JERSEY BOYS. From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that’s too good to be true.  

ALICIA KEYS’ HELL’S KITCHEN includes eight performances from Aug. 10-15, 2027. The award-winning Broadway musical created and inspired by 17-time Grammy® Award winning Alicia Keys takes you on the journey of Ali – a 17-year-old girl full of fire. Relatable, raw, and refreshingly fun, it’s a celebration of finding yourself, your purpose, and the people who lift you up. The music – a mix of Keys’ greatest hits and new songs written exclusively for the show – and exhilarating choreography bring to life a story that speaks to you no matter where you’re from, where you’ve been, or where you’re going. Feel the energy of this multi-award-winning musical and experience where dreams begin: HELL’S KITCHEN. 

For details and updates, visit tennesseetheatre.com.