RICHMOND, VA -- February 27, 2025 – Presenter Nederlander National Markets announces a sensational line-up for the 2025 – 2026 Broadway In Richmond six-show subscription series, plus an add-on option, all productions will be performed at the Altria Theater. The season is about the spectacle and magic of live theater, with four Richmond premieres, the return of two family favorites, and an iconic musical as an add-on.

Kicking off the 2025 - 2026 Broadway In Richmond season is KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, in its Richmond premiere this November 2025. The beloved, cinematic classic and award-winning, BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL brings the DeLorean Time Machine to Richmond in January 2026 for its Virginia premiere, and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Disney’s first North American production of the beloved musical in over 25 years, returns to the Altria Theater in March 2026. Also, in March 2026, and another Richmond premiere is THE OUTSIDERS, winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical. The Tony Award®-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back: THE WIZ will play in April 2026 and Broadway’s hilarious, romantic comedy, & JULIET will wrap up the season in May 2026. This year’s add-on option is still the world’s most popular musical, LES MISÉRABLES, and it’s returning to Richmond this December 2025 and can be added to any six-show season ticket package.

“We heard you, Richmond! We’re thrilled to bring you a season of fresh-from-Broadway blockbusters, thoughtful and artistic award-winners, and family favorites,” says Ashley Gibson, Regional Marketing Director for Nederlander National Markets. “Each year, our subscription base grows -- and that’s because more and more people expect and enjoy quality entertainment. They also appreciate the convenience, affordability, and payment plan options. There has never been a better time to consider becoming a Broadway in Richmond subscriber.”

Subscription packages start as low as $35 per ticket, per show; or $265 for the entire season (plus applicable fees). Season ticket packages are available for Tuesday through Sunday performances, including weekend matinees. Take advantage of great value and affordable pricing available for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday evening subscriptions. Subscriptions are on sale now. Current season ticket holders can renew online at BroadwayInRichmond.com/Renew2526. New season ticket holders can purchase season tickets at BroadwayInRichmond.com/New2526.

Subscribers enjoy many benefits as season ticket holders, including guaranteed seats year after year, exclusive options to upgrade seats, additional special ticket offers, payment plans, pre-paid parking availability, and the chance to purchase tickets to add-on shows before they go on sale to the public. Broadway In Richmond season subscribers receive electronic tickets prior to the performance via email or their online account which allows them to avoid Box Office and will-call lines. These tickets can be printed at home or stored on smart phones for simple, convenient entry to the theater.

Call the Season Ticket Hotline at 804-592-3401, visit BroadwayInRichmond.com or email SeasonTickets@BroadwayInRichmond.com to learn about additional package information and other subscriber benefits. 

KIMBERLY AKIMBO: November 4 - 9, 2025 for 8 performances

BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL: January 20 - 25, 2026 for 8 performances

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: March 3 - 8, 2026 for 8 performances

THE OUTSIDERS: March 24 - 29, 2026 for 8 performances

THE WIZ: April 21 - 26, 2026 for 8 performances

& JULIET: May 12 - 17, 2026 for 8 performances

 

Available as an add-on for subscription packages:

LES MISÉRABLES: December 2 - 7, 2025 for 8 performances

 

 

As each individual engagement approaches, the on-sale dates for the public to purchase tickets will be announced. Group sales opportunities (groups of 10+) will be available for all shows, and student rush tickets for most shows will also be available. Digital lotteries will be held for every show of the Broadway in Richmond series. The season schedule is subject to change and additional add-on shows may be announced at a later date.

To guard against fraud, please exercise caution when purchasing tickets online. Visit these official websites, www.BroadwayInRichmond.com and www.AltriaTheater.com to purchase online. Broadway In Richmond’s authorized ticketing partner is ETIX therefore tickets purchased from any other vendor may not be valid or guaranteed.

 

 

Show Descriptions and Performance Dates

KIMBERLY AKIMBO                                                                                                                              

Tuesday, November 4, – Sunday, November 9, 2025 with 8 performances at Altria Theater

A new musical about growing up and growing old (in no particular order), KIMBERLY AKIMBO is the winner of five Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL.  It features Tony Award-winning book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Shrek), a Tony Award-winning score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), choreography by Danny Mefford (Dear Evan Hansen) and direction by Tony-nominated director Jessica Stone (Water for Elephants).

Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. In this “howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show” (The New Yorker), Kim is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush … and possible felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure.

BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL                                                                                              

Tuesday, January 20 – Sunday, January 25, 2026 with 8 performances at Altria Theater

Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for Richmond in 2026.

Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway World Award for Best New Musical, Back to the Future: The Musical is adapted for the stage by the iconic film’s creators Bob Gale (Back to the Future trilogy) and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump) and directed by the Tony Award®-winner John Rando with original music by multi-Grammy® winners Alan Silvestri (Avengers: Endgame) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror”), alongside hit songs from the movie including “The Power of Love,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Earth Angel,” and “Back in Time.”

When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past, and send himself... back to the future. When Back to the Future hits 88mph, it’ll change musical theatre history forever.

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST                                                                                                                                           

Tuesday, March 3 – Sunday, March 8, 2026 with 8 performances at Altria Theater

Be Our Guest at BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Disney’s first North American production of the beloved musical in over 25 years. This enchanting and timeless tale, filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love, has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes. The show boasts the Oscar®-winning and Tony Award®-nominated score, including the classic songs “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.”

Reuniting to create this new production are members of the original Tony Award®-winning artistic team, including composer Alan Menken, lyricist Tim Rice, book writer Linda Woolverton, with direction and choreography by Matt West, scenic design by Stanley A. Meyer, costume design by Ann Hould-Ward and lighting design by Natasha Katz. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is the beloved musical that will fill your heart with joy and Disney magic.

THE OUTSIDERS

Tuesday, March 24 – Sunday, March 29, 2026 with 8 performances at Altria Theater

The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, is THE OUTSIDERS.

 

Adapted from S.E. HINTON’s seminal novel and FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA’s iconic film, this thrilling new musical features a book by ADAM RAPP with JUSTIN LEVINE, music and lyrics by JAMESTOWN REVIVAL (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and JUSTIN LEVINE, music supervision, orchestration, and arrangements by JUSTIN LEVINE, choreography by RICK KUPERMAN &JEFF KUPERMAN, and direction by Tony Award® winner DANYA TAYMOR. Entertainment Weekly says, "It has the power to inspire an entire generation."

 

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. THE OUTSIDERS navigates the complexities of self-discovery as the Greasers dream about who they want to become in a world that may never accept them. With a dynamic original score, THE OUTSIDERS is a story of friendship, family, belonging…and the realization that there is still “lots of good in the world.”

 

THE WIZ

Tuesday, April 21 – Sunday, April 26, 2026 with 8 performances at Altria Theater

THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadway. 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.

With direction by Schele Williams (The Notebook, revival of Disney’s Aida), choreography by JaQuel Knight (Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies,” Black Is King) and additional material by Tony-nominated and Emmy-nominated writer and TV host Amber Ruffin (The Amber Ruffin Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers), this dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road.  Everybody rejoice!

& JULIET

Tuesday, May 12 – Sunday, May 17, 2026 with 8 performances at Altria Theater

Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way.

Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including "Since U Been Gone‚" "Roar," "Baby One More Time," "Larger Than Life‚" "That’s The Way It Is,“ and "Can't Stop the Feeling!"—all from the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it.

ADD-ON SHOW

ADD TO SEASON TICKET PACKAGE TO SECURE SEATS BEFORE THE GENERAL PUBLIC

LES MISÉRABLES

Tuesday, December 2 – Sunday, December 7, 2025 with 8 performances at Altria Theater

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables, makes a triumphant return to Richmond. This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21^st Century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune).      

Set against the backdrop of 19^th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.  The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more.  Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries, 438 cities and 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.

For additional subscription and show information as well as video trailers of the 2025 - 2026 season, visit BroadwayInRichmond.com.

Remaining musicals of the 2024 – 2025 Broadway In Richmond season include:

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL: March 4 – 16, 2025 for 16 performances

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: April 15 – 20, 2025 for 8 performances

CHICAGO THE MUSICAL: May 9 - 11, 2025 for 5 performances

SOME LIKE IT HOT: June 3 – 8, 2025 for 8 performances

 

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Nederlander National Markets (Presenter)  

The name “Nederlander” has been synonymous with great entertainment since 1912. A show business dynasty began when David T. Nederlander, a smart young businessman living in Detroit Michigan, purchased a 99-year lease on the Detroit Opera House. In 1964, his son James M. Nederlander came to New York City and purchased the Palace Theatre on Broadway. His hard work, pioneering spirit and vision enabled him to build one of the largest privately held live entertainment companies in the world, including theaters in 32 cities across the United States and theaters in London.

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.