The Pioneer Center has released its 2025-2026 schedule for the Broadway Comes to Reno Series, celebrating its 31st year. The lineup begins with a high-energy and modern take on “Romeo and Juliet” called “&Juliet” and ends with a revival of “The Sound of Music” before it hits the New York stage.
All of the shows are national first runs meaning these productions are in their first touring season.
“The 31st season is actually a huge testament to all of the people behind the scenes that make this possible,” says Dennyse Sewell, executive director of the Pioneer Center. “Reno kind of punches above its weight in terms of Broadway.”
The internal team at Pioneer Center works alongside one of the leaders in the theater industry to help craft the most exciting season possible. This season, six shows are coming to the Pioneer Center stage jumping off with “&Juliet” in October and continuing with “Stereophonic,” “The Notebook,” “Shucked,” “Hell’s Kitchen,” and “The Sounds of Music.”
Sewell has admittedly seen five of the six shows and is perhaps most excited to rewatch “Stereophonic,” the most Tony-nominated show of all time. This is the series’ only non-musical—although it does still boast a killer soundtrack. The difference is the straight stage play doesn’t use music to tell the story, but because it’s based on a 1970s band finding its success, live music is part of the performance.
“You just want to dive into the world. You want to live on the set. It’s just so beautifully 70s rock and roll,” Sewell says.
“Shucked,” however, is her predicted sleeper hit and the show she recommends to anyone who may not think they are theater fans. The Tony-award winning musical comedy follows a female protagonist as she ventures out to save the dying corn crop in her hometown. “It is absolutely hilarious,” Sewell promises. “Your face will hurt after you see that show.”
Looking for a date night option? See “The Notebook.” A fan of Alicia Keys? “Hell’s Kitchen” is inspired by both her music and her life growing up in New York City with a rhythmic 1990s flair. “Even if you’ve never been to New York, it is irresistible,” Sewell says. “You fall in love with the city, the characters.”
Season tickets go on sale in June at www.pioneercenter.com.
“Reno kind of punches above its weight in terms of Broadway.” - Dennyse Sewell