JODI & DELANEY BENSON
Together, Wherever We Go
January 9, 2027
Spend an unforgettable evening with Disney Legend and Tony Award nominee Jodi Benson—the iconic voice of Ariel in The Little Mermaid—and her daughter, Delaney Benson, who delighted Carnegie audiences in Singin’ in the Rain. Filled with beloved Disney classics, Broadway favorites, behind-the-scenes stories, and heartfelt conversation, this intimate evening celebrates a lifetime of music, family, and the enduring power of storytelling.
TO BE ANNOUNCED
February 19 – March 7, 2027
One of the most celebrated musicals of the 21st century is coming to The Carnegie. Stay tuned—the big announcement is just around the corner.
This title will be revealed on September 28, 2026, but the best seats won’t wait. Book today to secure yours.
Queen City Cabaret & The Carnegie
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN & HART
May 21 – 23, 2027
The songs that built Broadway take center stage in an elegant evening celebrating three of musical theatre’s greatest songwriters. From soaring ballads to sparkling comedy numbers, experience the timeless music of Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, and Lorenz Hart. Featuring the signature artistry and intimacy that audiences have come to love, Queen City Cabaret offers a fresh perspective on the songs that defined the American musical. Whether discovering these classics for the first time or falling in love with them all over again, you’ll relish in the wit, romance, and enduring brilliance of Broadway’s golden age.
WORLD PREMIERE
HIT SHOW
A New Musical
June 9 – 13, 2027
HIT SHOW drops you into a jazz-fueled fever dream where the spotlight burns and the truth keeps slipping out of reach. A swanky, noir-flavored musical inspired by the 1963 kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr. and set against the stirrings of the queer liberation movement, it unfolds like a smoky floor show with a dangerous edge. The lights are low, the martinis are cold, and the night is closing in. Sexy, volatile, and darkly funny, HIT SHOW is a high-gloss hallucination of fame at its most intoxicating and corrosive—a world of flashbulbs, backrooms, and buried secrets where image is currency and identity is a risk. Featuring a cast of four, this world premiere musical blurs performance and confession into an electrifying, late-night experience that lingers long after the music stops.
Meredith Willson’s
THE MUSIC MAN
July 1 – 18, 2027
Meredith Willson’s beloved American classic returns to The Carnegie in an imaginative new production filled with infectious energy and hometown charm. THE MUSIC MAN bursts with unforgettable songs, exhilarating dance, and all the warmth, humor, and optimism that have made it an American treasure. Featuring enduring favorites including “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Ya Got Trouble,” “Marian the Librarian,” and “Till There Was You,” this timeless Broadway favorite comes to vibrant life on The Carnegie stage. Joyous and deeply heartfelt, THE MUSIC MAN reminds us that music has the power to transform a town—and the people who call it home.
MEAN GIRLS
August 6 – 22, 2027
Based on the beloved Tina Fey film, MEAN GIRLS is a pop-powered Broadway sensation packed with outrageous comedy and unforgettable songs. Beneath the shiny plastic veneer lies a story about the pressures of fitting in—and the unexpected friendships that help us discover where we belong. With electrifying choreography, unforgettable performances, and nonstop laughs, this contemporary hit delivers an evening of pure fun that’s as smart as it is spectacular.
URINETOWN The Musical
January 9, 2027
A co-production of The Carnegie and University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
“Audacious and exhilarating” (The New York Times), URINETOWN is the gleefully subversive hit that combines an irresistible score, razor-sharp satire, and laugh-out-loud comedy into one of Broadway’s most original theatrical experiences. Set in a not-too-distant future where water is scarce and hope is even scarcer, this modern classic hilariously skewers politics, corporate greed, environmental collapse—and even musical theatre itself. Performed by a cast of musical theatre students from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, this explosive, Tony Award-winning musical has only grown more relevant—and more entertaining—with time.
For more information on the 2027 season visit www.thecarnegie.com/2027-season.
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