‘The Outsiders,’ ‘The Notebook’ and More Head to Walton Arts Center

Walton Arts Center’s 2026-27 Procter & Gamble Broadway Series features six productions, including five making their Arkansas debuts as national tours.

The lineup includes:

The Outsiders, Sept. 1-6
Buena Vista Social Club™, Dec. 15-20
The Notebook, Feb. 24-28
The Sound of Music, April 13-18
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical, May 25-30
Just in Time, July 6-11

“The Outsiders” | Photo by Matthew Murphy

“Five of the shows are coming straight from Broadway on their first national tours, making their Arkansas debut at Walton Arts Center, and one is a Broadway classic returning to Walton Arts Center,” said Jennifer Ross, vice president of programming. “The lineup has won a total of 25 Tony Awards, including two Best Musical awards. We are thrilled to bring these amazing shows to Northwest Arkansas.”

“Buena Vista Social Club” | Photo by Matthew Murphy

The new season will also feature four Broadway bonus shows. Subscribers will receive first access to tickets for:

Dirty Dancing, Oct. 21-25
Jersey Boys, Nov. 27-29
Kinky Boots, April 30-May 2
Beetlejuice, June 4-6

“The Notebook” | Photo by Roger Mastroianni

There’s another perk for those who subscribe: Subscribers will be first in line to guarantee their seats for the Northwest Arkansas debut of Wicked when they renew their seats for the 2027-28 season.

Six-show Broadway subscriptions range from $351 to $531 for select Tuesday and Wednesday evening and Thursday matinee performances, and from $405 to $585 for Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening and Saturday and Sunday matinee performances. Prices vary by seat location and include fees.

“Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical” | Photo by Matt Crockett

Cocktail classes are also returning for the Broadway season. For $45, guests can learn to make two themed specialty drinks while enjoying light appetizers before the show. Subscribers can add three or more cocktail classes at a reduced price. Participants must be at least 21.