The Paramount Theatre will present “Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster” on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, with performances at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. The family-friendly production is staged by the acclaimed theater company Manual Cinema and is co-presented with Texas Performing Arts.

Based on beloved books by Mo Willems, the show brings Leonardo, the Terrible Monster and Sam, the Most Scaredy-Cat Kid in the Whole World to life using hundreds of puppets to create a live “movie” onstage.

The performance is recommended for ages 4 and up. A pop-up BookPeople book fair will be available in the lobby before and after the show.

The Tony Award-winning musical “SIX” returns to Bass Concert Hall as part of Texas Performing Arts’ Broadway in Austin 2025–26 season, running Tuesday, Jan. 20, through Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. Showtimes are Tuesday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m.

Created by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, “SIX” transforms the story of Henry VIII’s six wives into a high-energy pop concert, blending history and modern empowerment anthems. The musical earned 23 awards during the 2021–22 Broadway season, including the Tony Award for Best Original Score and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical.

ZACH Theater will present “Murder on the Orient Express,” a stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic whodunit, running Jan. 21 through March 1, 2026, at The Topfer at ZACH.

Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig and directed by Jenny Lavery, the production follows famed detective Hercule Poirot as a luxurious train journey turns deadly, plunging passengers into a tightly wound murder mystery. The show features an opulent 1930s-inspired set and cinematic video design.

Tickets start at $28. The production is recommended for ages 12 and up and runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission.

Special events include Pay What You Wish Week from Jan. 21–25, Pride Night on Jan. 22, Zachademia Night on Jan. 28, Champagne Opening on Jan. 29, and an ASL-interpreted performance on Feb. 7.

“Rara avis” which means “rare bird” in Latin is a highly physical, visually stunning and emotionally resonant international program with critically acclaimed dancers and choreography. The world premiere of “Rara Avis” by ISHIDA follows a singer who struggles with imposter syndrome as she returns to stage after taking a hiatus. 

The program includes “Mutual Comfort” by world renowned Romanian choreographer Edward Clug and a new dance theater work by award-winning British Finnish choreographer Kristian Lever. The evening promises to be a unique opportunity to see some of the best and most interesting choreography from Europe and the U.S. 

VIP tickets include access to the VIP post performance reception on the Mezzanine level for a toast to meet the dancers and Artistic Director.

Texas Performing Arts’ Broadway in Austin series will present “The Sound of Music” at Bass Concert Hall from Feb. 3 to Feb. 8, 2026.

Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, the North American tour celebrates the 65th anniversary of the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. The production features iconic songs including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” and “Climb Ev’ry Mountain.”

Tickets start at $42 and are available at TexasPerformingArts.org and BroadwayinAustin.com.

“The Great Gatsby” will arrive at Bass Concert Hall for a one-week run March 10–15, 2026, as part of Texas Performing Arts’ Broadway in Austin season. The Tony Award-winning musical, based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, brings a jazz- and pop-infused score, lavish production design and a fresh adaptation to the touring stage following record-breaking runs on Broadway, the West End and in Seoul.

Performances will take place Tuesday through Sunday, with tickets starting at $48. They go on sale Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. through TexasPerformingArts.org, BroadwayinAustin.com or the Bass Concert Hall ticket office.

Texas Performing Arts will present “MAMMA MIA!” for a limited one-week Austin engagement April 14–19, 2026, at Bass Concert Hall.

Part of the Broadway in Austin 2025–2026 season, the smash-hit musical features the songs of ABBA and tells the story of a mother, a daughter and three possible fathers on a Greek island. Since premiering in London in 1999 and opening on Broadway in 2001, “MAMMA MIA!” has been seen by more than 70 million people worldwide and inspired two films.

Performances are scheduled Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $36.

The Heller Awards for Young Artists (HAYA), Central Texas’ premier high school musical theater awards program, will take the stage at Bass Concert Hall for the first time in 2026. Now under the leadership of Texas Performing Arts (TPA) in collaboration with Impact Arts, the move marks a major new chapter for the program, which has grown from 19 participating schools at its founding in 2014 to 37 schools in 2025, impacting more than 20,000 students and educators.

Modeled after the Tony Awards®, the HAYAs recognize excellence both on stage and behind the scenes, with 19 award categories including best production, lead and supporting performances, and technical design. Winners are also eligible to advance to the National High School Musical Theatre Awards® (The Jimmy Awards®) in New York City.