Kravis Center Reveals Ambitious 2026-27 Season: Broadway Hits, Music Legends, World-Class Orchestras, and a Landmark Sound Upgrade

West Palm Beach’s Kravis Center just dropped its most packed season yet—and honestly, it’s kind of a big deal. With Broadway, big-name concerts, comedy, dance, classical music, and tons of family-friendly stuff, they’re pulling out all the stops to get people off their couches and into the seats. Because let’s face it—live entertainment is fighting for attention these days, and this lineup is here to win.

🎭 Broadway – The Shows You’ll Be Talking About

Eight productions, from classics to fresh hits:

• Dirty Dancing: The Musical – Oct. 28–Nov. 1 (nobody puts Baby in a corner)
• Monty Python’s Spamalot – Nov. 10–15 (silly, silly fun)
• Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! – Dec. 22–27 (holiday spirit, Grinch-style)
• The Great Gatsby – Jan. 6–10 (jazz age glamour)
• The Sound of Music – Feb. 16–21 (climb every mountain…)
• BOOP! The Musical – April 6–11 (yes, Betty Boop!)
• Hell’s Kitchen – April 20–25 (Alicia Keys’ jukebox musical)
• Oh, Mary! – May 11–16 (darkly funny and irreverent)
  

🎶 Concerts & Special Events – Legends, Icons, and Surprises

Seriously, something for every music lover:

• Buddy Guy – Oct. 24 (blues royalty)
• Wynonna Judd – Nov. 9 (country soul)
• Chris Botti – Feb. 1 (smooth jazz trumpet)
• Gipsy Kings feat. Nicolas Reyes – Feb. 5 (fiery Spanish guitar)
• Boston Pops with Mandy Gonzalez – Feb. 6 (orchestral magic)
• Earth, Wind & Fire – March 6 (get ready to groove)
• Paul Anka – March 25 (nostalgia alert)
• Yo-Yo Ma with Solon Gordon – Jan. 11 (cellist extraordinaire)
  Holiday vibes: Dave Koz & Friends (Dec. 2) and Leslie Odom Jr. (Dec. 15)
  

😂 Comedy – Laughs for Every Mood

• Killers of Kill Tony – Oct. 3
• Nurse John: Against Medical Advice – Oct. 10
• Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue – Oct. 25
• Bored Teachers: Is It Friday Yet? – Feb. 7
  

💃 Dance & Cultural Shows – Beauty, Power, and Passion

• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater – Feb. 13 (iconic)
• MOMIX Botanica – Nov. 18 (visual feast)
• Burn the Floor Presents Maks & Peta Live! – April 14 (ballroom heat)
• Tango After Dark – March 20 (sultry and steamy)
• Camille A. Brown & Dancers: I AM – March 27 (powerful storytelling)
  

🎻 Classical – World-Class Orchestras & Soloists

• Chamber Orchestra of Europe – Dec. 7
• Cleveland Orchestra – Jan. 24
• Munich Philharmonic – Feb. 14
• London Symphony Orchestra – March 7–8
• Yuja Wang (piano) – March 21
• Itzhak Perlman: In the Fiddler’s House – March 16 (a legend, live)
  

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family & Community – Fun for All Ages

• Bluey’s Big Play – June 12–13
• Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol Live to Film – Dec. 12–13
• Velveteen, A New Musical – Dec. 5
• The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System – Oct. 28
  Plus free community fun: National Dance Day (Sept. 19) and the Kravis Center Block Party (Oct. 17)
  

❤️ More Than Just Shows – Real Community Impact

The Kravis Center isn’t just about performances. They run one of South Florida’s biggest arts education programs—reaching local students with workshops, school visits, and live shows (many kids’ first time in a real theater). They also offer:

• Sensory-friendly performances
• Daytime matinees
• Lifelong learning workshops
• A dementia-friendly community chorus (yes, really—and it’s beautiful)

And they’re keeping the party going with 54 Below at The Rinker (intimate cabaret nights) and the PEAK Series (edgy, thought-provoking contemporary work).

🔊 Big Sound Upgrade – You’ll Hear the Difference

They just became the first U.S. theater to install Meyer Sound’s new Tigris speaker system—so whether it’s a whispered ballad or a Broadway belter, you won’t miss a note.

🎟️ Tickets – And a Friendly Warning

Tickets for most shows go on sale October 9. Grab yours at Kravis.org or call 561-832-7469.

And please—pretty please—only buy through official channels. As the team puts it: “Just memorize Kravis.org.” Scams are out there, so don’t get burned.