THE GREAT GATSBY and More Set for Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall 2026–2027 Broadway Series

Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW, in partnership with Nederlander National Markets (PFM), has announced its 2026–2027 Fifth Third Bank Broadway Series, titled “A Season of Spectacular Stories.” Season tickets are now on sale.

The five-show lineup will include THE GREAT GATSBY, CLUE, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, THE NOTEBOOK, and HELL’S KITCHEN.

THE GREAT GATSBY

January 26 – 31, 2027

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel comes to the stage in this musical adaptation set in the Jazz Age. The story follows Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire known for his lavish parties, as he pursues a past love amid wealth, illusion, and shifting social boundaries.

CLUE

February 2 – 7, 2027

Based on the classic board game and film, CLUE is a comedic whodunit set in a remote mansion. Six guests, each with a secret, gather for an unusual dinner party that quickly turns into a night of mystery and murder, as they work to uncover the culprit.

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

February 16 – 21, 2027

Adapted from the novel, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS follows a young man who joins a traveling circus during the Great Depression. As he forms relationships within the troupe, the story explores love, survival, and the hidden realities behind the spectacle.

THE NOTEBOOK

March 16 – 21, 2027

Based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of a lifelong romance between Noah and Allie. Spanning decades, the musical explores memory, devotion, and the enduring nature of love.

HELL’S KITCHEN

April 7 – 11, 2027

Featuring music by Alicia Keys, HELL’S KITCHEN follows a young woman coming of age in New York City. Set against the backdrop of the neighborhood’s music and culture, the show traces her journey toward independence, identity, and artistic expression.

In addition to the main series, the venue will present three Broadway Special Engagements, including the Southwest Florida premiere of ’TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… by Cirque du Soleil, as well as touring productions of SIX and JERSEY BOYS.

“These stories leap off the page and onto the stage in front of you,” said General Manager Scott Saxon.