WILMINGTON — Cape Fear Community College’s Wilson Center has announced its new season of Broadway tours for the 2026-2027 year.
As part of the PNC Broadway and the Beach season, there will be eight Broadway National Tours — such as “Waitress” and “Mystic Pizza.” Plus, a return of “The Book of Mormon” is slated after selling out few years ago during its first run in town. Plus, a Christmas concert will feature Leslie Odom Jr.
Below are the shows and dates, with tickets first going on sale during Community Day on July 25 at the Wilson Center; there will be a select quantity of $25 all-inclusive tickets. Tickets on Community Day are available only in-person at the box office, before opening to the greater public online.
Online sale dates have yet to be determined, but first are offered to Wilson Center members. Learn more about memberships by calling (910) 362-7913, or visit WilsonCenterTickets.com/memberships.
WAITRESS
October 2-4, 2026
Inspired by the beloved film and featuring music by Grammy Award-winner Sara Bareilles, “Waitress” tells the story of Jenna, an expert pie maker who dreams of a way out of her small town. A baking contest and the town’s new doctor may offer her a fresh start, but Jenna must summon the strength to rebuild her own life. Don’t miss this uplifting celebration of friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.
BOOK OF MORMON
October 19-20, 2026
After having a sold-out run at Wilson Center a few years back, “Book of Mormon” is returning. The outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. With nine Tony Awards and standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, “The Book of Mormon” has truly become an international sensation.
LESLIE ODOM JR.
December 17, 2026
A special subscription add-on, Tony and Grammy Award-winning artist Leslie Odom, Jr.’s 2026 Christmas Tour is coming through town. This concert features beloved holiday classics, heartfelt originals from Odom’s acclaimed Christmas albums, and special performances of songs from “Hamilton,” the Broadway phenomenon that starred Odom in his iconic role as Aaron Burr.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
January 22-24, 2027
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, comes 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.
THE WIZ
February 6-7, 2027
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, this groundbreaking twist on “The Wizard of Oz” changed the face of Broadway. Audiences can rejoice as this dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop is bringing a whole new groove to easing on down the road!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
February 23-24, 2027
After losing what matters most, a young man jumps a moving train unsure of where the road will take him. What he finds is a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus, and a life — and love — beyond his wildest dreams. Seen through the eyes of his older self, this adventure becomes a poignant reminder that when choosing the ride, life can begin again at any age.
MYSTIC PIZZA
March 26-27, 2027
What’s in that secret sauce, you ask? Unforgettable hits of the ‘80s and ‘90s, including “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” “Hold On,” and “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” in this new musical based on the beloved 1988 rom-com. “Mystic Pizza” follows three working-class girls who navigate the complexities of life, love, and family in a small-town pizza joint serving everyone from the townies to the privileged country club set.
SHUCKED
May 22-23, 2027
Maizy and Beau are getting hitched, when the corn that protects their small community starts to die. Including the knockout songs “Woman of the World,” “Somebody Will,” and “Independently Owned,” this Broadway hit about an unlikely hero, an unscrupulous con artist, and a battle for the heart and soil of a small town, is not to be missed.
JERSEY BOYS
July 9-11, 2027
Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in this Tony Award-winning, original Broadway sensation. 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.
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