{"id":290066,"date":"2026-05-12T20:35:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T20:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/290066\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T20:35:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T20:35:07","slug":"lion-king-mamma-mia-among-musicals-announced-for-2026-27-broadway-season-in-el-paso-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/290066\/","title":{"rendered":"Lion King, Mamma Mia! among musicals announced for 2026-27 Broadway season in El Paso"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 Theater lovers in the Sun City have reason to celebrate as El Paso Live officially announced its highly anticipated 2026\u20132027 Broadway in El Paso season.<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming season features five major productions set to take the stage at the Plaza Theatre, bringing a mix of musicals, drama, and family-friendly entertainment to audiences across the region.<\/p>\n<p>Kicking off the season in December is the global sensation Mamma Mia!, running December 8\u201313, 2026. The beloved musical, built around the timeless hits of ABBA, is expected to draw large crowds with its upbeat energy and heartwarming story.<\/p>\n<p>In January, audiences can experience The Bodyguard from January 15\u201317, 2027. Based on the hit film, the production blends romance, suspense, and unforgettable music, including classics made famous by Whitney Houston.<\/p>\n<p>Spring brings one of Broadway\u2019s most iconic shows, Disney\u2019s The Lion King, which will run from March 24 through April 4, 2027. Known for its breathtaking visuals and innovative puppetry, the production remains a global phenomenon and a highlight of the season.<\/p>\n<p>RECOMMENDED: <a href=\"https:\/\/cbs4local.com\/news\/local\/black-veil-brides-to-play-free-show-at-speaking-rock-casino-in-august?SRC=LINK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Black Veil Brides to play free show at Speaking Rock Casino in August<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Later in April, Legally Blonde The Musical takes the stage from April 23\u201325, 2027. The high-energy adaptation of the popular film follows Elle Woods\u2019 journey of self-discovery, delivering humor, empowerment, and catchy songs.<\/p>\n<p>Closing out the season in May is A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, scheduled for May 14\u201316, 2027. The production celebrates the life and music of legendary singer-songwriter Neil Diamond, offering audiences a nostalgic and inspiring theatrical experience.<\/p>\n<p>El Paso Live officials confirmed that subscription renewals are now open for current season ticket holders, with a renewal deadline set for June 26. <\/p>\n<p>For more information or to purchase tickets, patrons are encouraged to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.broadwayinelpaso.com\/?src=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">BroadwayInElPaso.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cbs4local.com\/sign-up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sign up<\/a> to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily in your inbox.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 Theater lovers in the Sun City have reason to celebrate as El Paso&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":290017,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[138,140,139],"class_list":["post-290066","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-el-paso","tag-el-paso","tag-el-paso-headlines","tag-el-paso-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/290066","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=290066"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/290066\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/290017"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=290066"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=290066"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=290066"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}