San Marcos fans of the bright stage lights of big Broadway shows are in for a year-long treat with the Broadway in Austin 2024-2025 Season. Presented by Texas Performing Arts, next year’s season will include four Austin premieres and the return of five audience favorites.
“MJ” | Oct. 8 – 13, 2024
Kicking off the season with the legendary dance moves and brilliant musicality of Michael Jackson, “MJ” is centered around the making of the King of Pop’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour. This high-energy musical delves deeper than Jackson’s countless hits and signature style to offer a look into the transcendent artist who influenced generations of music lovers through time and worldwide. “MJ” makes its Austin premiere at the Bass Concert Hall in October 2024.
“Shucked” | Nov. 12 – 17, 2024
Next up is “Shucked,” an American musical comedy about… corn. In-corn-ceivable as it may seem, this new musical tells the story of an unlikely hero, an unscrupulous corn con man and a battle for the heart and soil of a small Midwestern town. Directed by Tony-Award winner Jack O’Brien of “Hairspray,” audiences will be all ears for this heartfelt, corny comedy. “Shucked” will make its Austin premiere at Bass Concert Hall in November 2024.
“Peter Pan” | Dec. 10 – 15, 2024
One of the classics of musical theater, “Peter Pan” has been entertaining audiences young and old for nearly seven decades. Infused with new energy, this updated adaptation by playwright Larissa FastHorse brings Peter Pan and his mischievous fairy sidekick Tinkerbell to the bedroom of the Darling children. With nothing more than a sprinkle of fairy dust and the thinking of happy thoughts, the children take an unforgettable journey to the second star on the right, Neverland. Whether you’ve never seen it or have watched it a hundred times, this family-centric musical is sure to have you hooked. “Peter Pan” flies into the Bass Concert Hall in December 2024.
“Come From Away” | Jan. 4-5, 2025
Returning to Austin as a season option, “Come From Away” is the uplifting story of a tiny town in Newfoundland and the residents there who opened their homes and hearts to 7,000 passengers stranded on 9/11. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but over the course of the week, uneasiness dissolved into trust as the townsfolk of Gander and their wayward travelers formed an unforgettable bond. Celebrating the best of human-kindness, “Come From Away” takes the Bass Concert Stage in January 2025.
“Clue” | Jan. 14 – 19, 2025
A fun whodunit based on the much-beloved board game, “Clue” weaves a hilarious web of suspense as six mysterious guests gather at Bloody Manor for a night of murder and mayhem. Also inspired by the fan-favorite 1985 movie, “Clue” is a play that will keep audience members guessing until the bloody end.
“Clue” will come to Bass Concert Hall in January 2025.
Ashley D. Kelley and Grey Henson in “Shucked.” Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman
“I Won’t Grow Up!” Nolan Almeida as Peter Pan (center) and the cast of Peter Pan. Photo by Matthew Murphy
Touring cast and band members of “Come From Away” 2023. Photo by Matthew Murphy, MurphyMade
“Les Misérables” | Feb. 4 – 9, 2025
Still the world’s most popular musical, “Les Misérables” returns to Austin in February as a season option show. Based on the Victor Hugo novel and set against the tumultuous backdrop of 19th century France, “Les Misérables” tells interwoven stories of shattered dreams, broken lives, unrequited love, sacrifice and redemption. With a score including heart-wrenching songs such as “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Empty Chairs and Empty Tables,” viewers will want to see it again just so they can sing along once more. “Les Misérables” comes back to Bass Concert Hall in February 2025.
“Funny Girl” | March 4 – 9, 2025
A time-worn classic featuring one of the most iconic scores in musical history, “Funny Girl” tells the story of Fanny Brice, a girl who went from the Lower East Side to headlining Ziegfeld Follies. This Broadway revival returns with timeless and celebrated songs, including “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star” and “People. This bittersweet comedy comes to Bass Concert Hall in March 2025.
“Hamilton” | March 25 – April 6, 2025
Be in the room where it happens. This generation’s biggest Broadway hit, “Hamilton” makes its return to Bass Concert Hall, so don’t throw away your shot to catch it one more time. “Hamilton” chronicles the rise and fall of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, whose legacy and vision would go on to shape the nation. With a score that incorporates hip-hop, rap and R&B with traditional Broadway music, “Hamilton” has forever changed the musical theater landscape, in much the same way Hamilton influenced the course of history. Catch “Hamilton” at Bass Concert Hall for two weeks in March and April 2025.
“Moulin Rouge! The Musical” | May 13 – 25, 2025
Last but never least, “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” makes its Austin debut as the final spectacular, spectacular show of the 2024-2025 season. This new, pulse-pounding musical transports audiences into the seedy underworld of turn-of-the-century Paris, where penniless Bohemians and wealthy aristocrats clash beneath the whirling windmill of the Moulin Rouge. Winner of 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” brings Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film to electric life. A celebration of truth, beauty, freedom and — above all else — love, “Moulin Rouge” makes its two-week debut at Bass Concert Hall in May 2025.
Six- and seven-show Broadway in Austin 2024-25 season subscription packages are on sale now to new subscribers. New season subscribers may add “Hamilton” as a seventh show to complete the package, with “Come From Away” and “Les Misérables” as season add-ons.
Season subscriptions start at $235 for a six-show package and $284 for a seven-show package. Subscriptions are available online at BroadwayInAustin.com or by calling 800-731-SHOW (7469) Monday through Friday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Plays are a fundamental expression of our shared humanity.
— Lauren Reid,
CEO Theatre Division, Broadway Across America
The cast of the Broadway play, “Clue.” Photo by Evan Zimmerman, MurphyMade
“One Day More” from “Les Misérables.” Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman
Katerina McCrimmon and Stephen Mark Lukas in “Funny Girl.” Photo by Matthew Murphy, MurphyMade
Pierre Jean Gonzalez and Marcus Choi in the national tour of “Hamilton.” Photo by Joan Marcus
Christian Douglas and Gabrielle McClinton in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical.” Photo by Matthew Murphy
