Ceilidh

Experience Ceilidh – A Joyful Theatrical Celebration!
All are welcome to enjoy Ceilidh at the M&T Bank Exchange — a high-energy show filled with lively Scottish dance, music, and storytelling. At its heart, Ceilidh is about family, tradition, and having a good time — and it’s sure to leave you smiling long after the final dance.

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The Hippodrome Theatre offers UMB faculty, staff, and students discounted prices on its Broadway Series. Some of the 2025-2026 season’s shows are extremely popular, and tickets are limited. Tickets purchased through this link are final sales, and no refunds or exchanges will be offered. 

For questions or help, contact Sarah Koehler at skoehler@broadway.com.

Water For Elephants

Water for Elephants

Sept. 27-Oct. 4, 2025

After losing what matters most, a young man jumps a moving train unsure of where the road will take him and finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus, and a life — and love — beyond his wildest dreams. Seen through the eyes of his older self, his adventure becomes a poignant reminder that if you choose the ride, life can begin again at any age.

Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera

Nov. 7-15, 2025

The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, “The Phantom of the Opera,” which was rapturously received by London critics when it reopened in 2021.

Dr. Suess' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical!

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Nov. 26-30, 2025

Rediscover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Originally conceived by three-time Tony Award-winning director Jack O’Brien, the whimsical world of Whoville is beautifully realized by an A-list creative team in this delightful musical production.

Wicked

Wicked

Dec. 17, 2025-Jan. 11, 2026

From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, “Wicked,” the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story. “If every musical had the brains, heart and courage of ‘Wicked,’ Broadway really would be a magical place” (TIME).

The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby

Jan 31-Feb. 7, 2026

“ ‘The Great Gatsby’ is a “Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy.” (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony Award-winning new musical is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth, and tragedy that brings the Roaring Twenties to life on stage.

Back to the Future

Back to the Future

Feb. 24-March1, 2026

When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past, and send himself ... back to the future! When “Back to the Future” hits 88 mph, it will change musical theater history forever.

Hadestown

Hadestown

March 13-14, 2026

Come see how the world could be. Welcome to Hadestown, where a song can change your fate. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers, and singers, “Hadestown” is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.

Kimberly Akimbo

Kimberly Akimbo

April 28-May 3, 2026

The 2023 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical, based on David Lindsay-Abaire’s play of the same title, revolves around a teenage girl named Kimberly Levaco, who suffers from a condition that rapidly accelerates the aging process. Full of quirky humor and social satire on grown-up immaturity, the musical features a score by Jeanine Tesori (music) and Lindsay-Abaire (lyrics) that will leave you both grinning and deeply touched.

Suffs

Suffs

May 26-31, 2026

Direct from Broadway comes the acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical “Suffs,” which is about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. The play won the Outer Critics’ Circle Award for Best New Musical.

A Beautiful Noise

A Beautiful Noise

June 23-28, 2026

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” is the untold and uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American music icon.


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