The Lincoln Center Announces 2026–27 Performing Arts Season
Published on June 09, 2026
Contact: Victoria Erickson, Arts & Culture Marketing and Communications Mngr., 970-416-2765, verickson@fortcollins.gov
The Lincoln Center is thrilled to unveil its highly anticipated 2026–27 performing arts season, with an array of performances that will dazzle the eyes and stir the soul. The season lineup brings together the very best in Broadway, music, comedy, dance, children’s entertainment and epic stories from leading National Geographic explorers.
Powerhouse hits from Broadway and beyond are featured this season. Appearing for the first time in northern Colorado are the national Broadway tours of “Shucked,” the Tony Award-winning “CORNucopia” of comedy, and “Beetlejuice,” the edgy and irreverent Broadway musical comedy based on Tim Burton’s beloved film. Also on tap is the international percussion sensation “STOMP,” celebrating 30 years of delivering unconventional rhythms, and the tasty new jukebox musical “Mystic Pizza,” based on the beloved 1988 film and featuring everyone’s favorite ‘80s and ‘90s pop hits.
Prepare for nonstop laughs as real-life best friends, comedians and moms Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley of #IMOMSOHARD bring “The Flashback Tour” to town, while comedian Gary Gulman drops in fresh from a five-week, sold out run of his critically acclaimed off-Broadway show. Additionally, the cast of “Whose Live Anyway?”—including Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, Gary Anthony Williams and Joel Murray—delivers a night of fast-paced improv with special guest Dave Foley.
Dynamic dance companies include Step Afrika!, known for fusing step, traditional African and contemporary dance styles; Complexions Contemporary Ballet, presenting works set to the electric, guitar-driven anthems of Lenny Kravitz; and Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, a comedic troupe of male dancers that turns traditional ballet on its head with dazzling precision and uproarious humor.
The season also features imaginative and interactive performances for the whole family, including the mind-bending magic of Bill Blagg and the immersive tale of “Jungle Book.” As seen on America’s Got Talent, The Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show delivers a high-energy show featuring high-flying rescue dogs.
Experience epic stories from the world’s leading explorers, photographers and scientists at National Geographic LIVE. This speaker series explores the wonders of our world, including “Adventure for Change,” which explores how far researchers will go to gather important data; “Saving Nature’s Symphony,” which examines the sounds of nature; and “Rise of T. rex,” which reveals the origins of T. rex.
This season will also feature the Broadway mega-star Mandy Gonzalez, singing the songs of Lin-Manuel Miranda, accompanied by the Fort Collins Symphony; a nostalgia-filled trip to Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock; and “Ghostbusters in Concert,” featuring the 1984 film with a live orchestra performing its GRAMMY-nominated, spine-tingling score. The holidays will be brightened with performances by GRAMMY Award-winning artists Aoife O’Donovan and Chris Thile and the a cappella group Voctave, which has over 200 million social media views. Other notable acts include Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, original stars of “RENT”, teaming up for a new show; comedian Marc Maron in his newest show “Yammering into the Void”; and The Electric Light Orchestra Experience, a multimedia concert celebrating ELO classics.
“This season reflects the many ways live performance brings our community together,” said Edward Modec, Arts and Culture Senior Manager. “It’s all part of the culture that connects us—through shared experiences that entertain, inspire and spark curiosity.”
Season Subscriber renewals begin at 1 p.m. June 10, 2026. New package orders can be placed at LCtix.com beginning at 1 p.m. on July 23, 2026. General public on sale and discounted Big Deal sales begin at 1 p.m. on July 29, 2026, in-person and online at LCtix.com.
2026–2027 Lincoln Center Lineup
Showstoppers Series:
“Mystic Pizza” — Friday–Sunday, Oct. 16–18, 2026
“Shucked” — Friday–Sunday, March 12–14, 2027
“STOMP” — Friday–Sunday, April 23–25, 2027
“Beetlejuice” — Friday–Sunday, May 28–30, 2027
Laugh Riot Series:
#IMOMSOHARD: “The Flashback Tour” — Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026
“Whose Live Anyway?” with Special Guest Dave Foley — Friday, Jan. 22, 2027
“Gary Gulman’s 7th Hour” — Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027
National Geographic LIVE Speaker Series:
“Adventure for Change” — Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
“Saving Nature’s Symphony” — Sunday, Feb. 28, 2027
“Rise of T. rex” — Wednesday, May 5, 2027
Dance Series:
Complexions Contemporary Ballet: “Love Rocks” — Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo — Thursday, Feb. 25, 2027
Step Afrika! — Thursday, April 1, 2027
Imagination Series:
Bill Blagg: “Family Magic” — Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026
“Jungle Book” — Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027
The Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show — Saturday, Feb. 13, 2027
Additional Shows:
- “Everything I Know: Mandy Gonzalez Sings Lin-Manuel Miranda,” accompanied by the Fort Collins Symphony — Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026
- “Ghostbusters in Concert” — Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026
- National Geographic LIVE: “Chasing Monarchs” — Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
- Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: “Back to the Rock LIVE” — Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
- Aoife O’Donovan and Chris Thile: “Wassail! A Holiday Celebration” — Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026
- Voctave: “It Feels Like Christmas” — Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026
- National Geographic LIVE: “Cosmic Adventures” — Saturday, Jan. 9, 2027
- Simply Three: “Legends of Rock” — Sunday, Jan. 31, 2027
- Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp: “Celebrating 30 Years of Friendship & Music” — Saturday, Feb. 27, 2027
- The Electric Light Orchestra Experience featuring EVIL WOMAN — Thursday, March 18, 2027
- Marc Maron: “Yammering Into the Void Tour” — Friday, March 26, 2027
- The Broadway Boys — Saturday, March 27, 2027
- 360 ALLSTARS — Sunday, April 11, 2027
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