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Wharton Center for Performing Arts Announces 25 New Shows for 2026–27 Season

Eric Olmscheid, Executive Director of the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, joined Scott Holliday on 101.7 to discuss the newly announced additions to the Wharton Center’s 2026–27 Performing Arts Season. The season features 25 new performances across classical music, jazz, dance, family entertainment, comedy, and variety programming. Highlights include performances by Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax, Berlin Philharmonic Brass, Dance Theatre of Harlem, the Count Basie Orchestra featuring Carmen Bradford, and Ana Gasteyer. Olmscheid also shared details on the Family Series, sensory-friendly performances, and the Club 750 experience, which offers intimate performances with cabaret-style seating, food, and cocktails. Fans can explore the full lineup and build customizable season packages at WhartonSeason.com.

See What’s Coming to the Wharton Center Stage - Broadway!

Big performances are headed to the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, and we got the inside scoop. Our stations sat down with the Wharton Center team to talk about six exciting shows coming to their upcoming seasons.

From Broadway hits to fan-favorite productions, the lineup includes **The Notebook, Hell's Kitchen, Boop! The Musical, The Lion King, The Outsiders, and The Phantom of the Opera.

Listen to the interview below to hear what makes each show special and what audiences can expect when these productions take the stage.

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