Davenport, IA – The Adler Theatre and Nederlander National Markets are thrilled to unveil the spectacular 2026-2027 Broadway at the Adler Theatre season! This year, we’re bringing the magic of New York right to Davenport with four highly anticipated local premieres, alongside the triumphant return of a beloved classic. It’s a lineup packed with powerhouse vocals, non-stop laughter, and unforgettable stories. Discover the full lineup and secure your seats today at davenportlive.com/broadway!
The season kicks off with the two-time Tony Award-winning hit musical SIX, a high-energy reimagining of the six wives of Henry VIII as global pop icons. Up next is the sensational new musical A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical. Created in collaboration with Diamond himself, it tells the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a show-stopping American rock icon. Then, Davenport is about to get delightfully corny when the smash-hit musical comedy Shucked makes its Davenport debut! This corn-fed, hilarious production is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater. Next spring, ease on down the road to the Adler Theatre for a brand-new production of The Wiz. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway, packing the stage with soul, gospel, rock, and '70s funk. Finally, the season concludes with The Bodyguard, a thrilling stage adaptation of the classic 1992 film. Seamlessly blending high-stakes suspense, romance, and Whitney Houston’s unforgettable hits, it’s the perfect grand finale to an incredible season.
Sales begin June 4th for those that are renewing their subscriptions. New subscribers can purchase a season subscription starting July 20th. On-sale dates for individual show tickets will be announced at a later date. To learn more about the season, visit DavenportLive.com/broadway.
The 2025-2026 Broadway at the Adler Theatre Season
SIX | November 23-24, 2026
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical | January 28, 2027
Shucked | April 23, 2027
The Wiz | May 21, 2027
The Bodyguard | June 23, 2027
The only way to guarantee seats to this incredible lineup is to become a season ticket holder with packages starting as low as $255 for five shows-- that’s only $51 per show!
For more information on becoming a season subscriber, call the Subscriber Hotline at 563-326-8522 Monday – Friday, 10am to 5pm or visit www.DavenportLive.com/broadway.
Enjoy the many exclusive benefits of being a subscriber including the best seats at the best prices, guaranteeing the same great seats to each season show, the option to renew those seats from year to year, and first options on upgrading seats. Subscribers also receive additional special ticket offers and the chance to purchase tickets to add-on shows before the general public. Subscription tickets are mailed to each subscriber prior to the performance to avoid box office lines and lost ticket insurance is included at no additional charge.
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DETAILED SHOW INFORMATION
SIX* | November 23-24, 2026
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!
The New York Times says SIX “TOTALLY RULES!” (Critic's Pick) and The Washington Post hails SIX as “Exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for!"
The SIX: LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT Broadway album debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard cast album charts and surpassed one billion streams worldwide!
*November 23 is the designated subscriber performance. If you would rather attend November 24th, please contact the box office to exchange your seats.
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical | January 28, 2027
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like "America," "Forever in Blue Jeans," and "Sweet Caroline," numerous awards, and sold-out concerts around the world, Neil Diamond's story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.
Shucked | April 23, 2027
SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a) andby Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie), a score by the Grammy® Award–winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally (Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow”), and directed by Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater.
The Wiz | May 21, 2027
The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back.
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. Everybody rejoice--this dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road!
The Bodyguard | June 23, 2027
THE INTERNATIONAL, AWARD-WINNING SMASH-HIT MUSICAL THE BODYGUARD IS BACK!
Based on the 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, THE BODYGUARD is a thrilling, romantic musical that combines high-stakes suspense with unforgettable music. Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar, Rachel Marron, from an unknown stalker. Both expect to be in charge of their situation - what they don’t expect is to fall in love.
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About RiverCenter Adler Theatre
The RiverCenter Adler Theatre, a City of Davenport facility managed by VenuWorks, is a 100,000 square foot multiple use facility that includes two large exhibit halls, ten breakout rooms, executive boardroom, and the historic Art-Deco Adler Theatre. To learn more about The Adler Theatre, visit www.davenportlive.com
About Nederlander National Markets
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.
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