There are so many exciting shows that grace the Stephens Auditorium stage year-round. Let this serve as a guide to all the newest and biggest shows coming to the big stage for the 2026-27 season!
The Temptations
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
The Temptations, hailed as American music royalty, are world-renowned superstars revered for their phenomenal catalog. They remain one of the most iconic, best-selling names in entertainment today.
World Ballet Company: Swan Lake with a Live Orchestra
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Enter a world of magic, mystery, and breathtaking beauty. World Ballet Company’s Swan Lake brings Tchaikovsky’s timeless score to life with classically trained dancers, radiant hand-sewn costumes, and lavish sets that transport you from moonlit lakes to opulent palace halls. Every scene is a visual spectacle.
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Mania: The ABBA Tribute has toured every continent, playing more than 3,000 concerts in over 35 countries. After a 100-date, sell-out USA National Tour in 2024, the show continues its quest to bring the music of the Swedish “supergroup” to fans old and new!
The Wiz
Monday, October 12, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical is back. The Wiz returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadway. The Baltimore Sun raves, “Powerhouse performances. Stunning choreography. Visionary sets,” and the Chicago Sun-Times calls it “an eye-popping and high-intensity revival!”
Shucked
Tuesday, February 23, 2027 at 7:30 p.m.
Shucked is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy about an unlikely hero, a lovable con man, and an a-maize-ing battle for the heart and soil of Cob County. When the corn protecting their small town starts to die, Maizy and Beau must find answers beyond its borders. With knockout songs like “Woman of the World” and “Independently Owned,” this Broadway hit is not to be missed.
Hadestown
Wednesday, March 24, 2027 at 7:30 p.m.
Welcome to Hadestown, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, and the 2020 Grammy® for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed show from Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin is a love story for today… and always.
Burn The Floor: Ballroom Re-Invented
Sunday, April 4, 2027 at 7:00 p.m.
Maks & Peta Live! is a high-voltage dance extravaganza starring Maksim “Maks” Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd, two of the most celebrated names in Ballroom and Latin dance. Backed by the acclaimed Burn the Floor legacy, a talented cast, and a live band, this show delivers pure, unforgettable energy.
And more!
Don’t worry, there are many more shows in the 2026-27 season! Find more information on more exciting shows coming to Stephens Auditorium, visit https://www.center.iastate.edu/events/.
