The Cabaret’s 2026 Spring-Summer Season will mix Broadway star power, international artistry and world-class jazz. With a lineup stacked with Tony winners, Grammy recipients, global sensations and the best of Indiana’s own creative scene, the season is poised to be one of The Cabaret’s most exhilarating yet, said Artistic Director and CEO Shannon Forsell.
The Glick Philanthropies Broadway at The Cabaret Series will welcome:
- Andrew Rannells (The Book of Mormon, Girls)
- Broadway’s beloved power couple Eva Noblezada & Reeve Carney (Cabaret, Hadestown)
- Comedy icon and Broadway favorite Ana Gasteyer (Wicked, Once Upon a Mattress)
- Tony Award winner Lindsay Mendez (Merrily We Roll Along, Carousel)
- The incomparable Jason Robert Brown (The Last Five Years, Parade, The Bridges of Madison County) with Sierra Boggess and Nasia Thomas.
International cabaret phenomenon Meow Meow will return as part of the Christel DeHaan International Series, while West End and Broadway powerhouse Marisha Wallace (Cabaret) will make her highly anticipated debut at The Cabaret fresh off rave reviews from her run at Café Carlyle.
The Cabaret’s celebrated jazz programming also shines this season, Forsell said. It will feature Grammy-winning duo Cécile McLorin Salvant & Sullivan Fortner, crooner Tony DeSare with a Cole Porter-inspired evening, and Indy talents including Bashiri Asad. Fan-favorite offerings such as the Ball State University Next Generation Cabaret and The Big Broadway Sing-Along will round out a season designed to thrill audiences across genres, Forsell said.
“Cabaret is where music becomes a conversation,” Forsell said. “It’s a space where artists share not just their voices, but their stories — and audiences become part of the experience. In our venue, every lyric lands closer, every moment feels handcrafted, and the connection between performer and audience is unlike anything else in the arts. This season amplifies that magic with artists who know how to turn intimacy into electricity.”
Beyond the mainstage, The Cabaret will host the return of the 2026 Alley Sessions, a free outdoor summer concert series that transforms the alley into a vibrant open-air soundscape. This year’s Sessions feature an eclectic mix of Indianapolis artists – including Mariah Ivey, Troy Thomas with TruMusiq, Steve Allee, The Band Downstairs, Pavel & Direct Contact, and Stephanie Allen-Stevenson & Composition. The series will showcase hip-hop, soul, Latin, jazz, rock, and more in a lively, community-centered atmosphere.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit THECABARET.ORG/SHOWS.
Andrew Rannells Tickets Available:
- Pre-sale for Andrew Rannells (only) begins 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, for subscribers and donors giving $250 or more.
- General ticket sales for Andrew Rannells will open at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11.
Full Season Tickets Available:
- Pre-sale for the full 2026 Spring-Summer Season will begin 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, for subscribers and $250+ donors.
- General ticket sales for the full 2026 Spring-Summer Season and (free) reservations for The Alley Sessions open 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Cabaret Gift Cards are available year-round at THECABARET.ORG/GIFTCERTIFICATES. Discounts supported by Sabello – SophistiTIX Program: 25% off tickets for guests 35 and under; and student tickets: $25 with student ID. To learn more and support The Cabaret’s nonprofit mission, visit THECABARET.ORG.
The 2026 Spring-Summer Season at a Glance:
- Andrew Rannells – Broadway’s Tony-Nominated Sensation, TV & Film Star from The Book of Mormon, Hairspray, Jersey Boys, Hedwig, Hamilton, and Falsettos to NBC’s The New Normal and the Big Screen
- Thursday, Feb. 12, at 8 p.m.
- Friday, Feb. 13, at 8 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 14, at 8 p.m.
- Eva Noblezada & Reeve Carney – Broadway’s Beloved Hadestown Couple fresh from Cabaret in the West End
- Thursday, Feb. 26, at 8 p.m.
- Friday, Feb. 27, at 8 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 28, at 8 p.m.
- Cécile McLorin Salvant & Sullivan Fortner – Two Gramming-Winning jazz virtuosos in “One Unforgettable Night”
- Saturday, March 21, at 5 p.m.
- Saturday, March 21, at 8 p.m.
- Ball State University Next Generation Cabaret
- Friday, April 10, at 8 p.m.
- Ana Gasteyer – Iconic Saturday Night Live star & Broadway powerhouse
- Saturday, April 18, at 5 p.m.
- Saturday, April 18, at 8 p.m.
- Meow Meow – International Cabaret sensation
- Friday, April 24, at 8 p.m.
- Saturday, April 25, at 8 p.m.
- Marisha Wallace – London & Broadway powerhouse brings her new show which received raves at Café Carlyle
- Friday, May 15, at 8 p.m.
- Saturday, May 16, at 8 p.m.
- Jason Robert Brown with Broadway’s Nasia Thomas & Sierra Boggess – “A Living Legend of Musical Theatre”
- Friday, May 29, at 8 p.m.
- Saturday, May 30, at 8 p.m.
- Bashiri Asad – A celebration of Soul with Indy’s “Everyday Soul Singer”
- Saturday, June 20, at 8 p.m.
- Lindsay Mendez – Broadway brilliance and Tony Winner recently in Merrily We Roll Along
- Saturday, June 27, at 5 p.m.
- Saturday, June 27, at 8 p.m.
- Tony DeSare – The Songs of Cole Porter with guest performances by Shannon Forsell & Brenda Williams
- Saturday, July 11, at 8 p.m.
- The Big Broadway Sing-Along – Back by popular demand with Scott Semester and Sean Baker, “the Music Maker”
- Friday, July 24, at 8 p.m.
THE ALLEY SESSIONS (free)
- Mariah Ivey and Troy Thomas with TruMusiq – Hip-hop, Jazz, Spoken Word, R&B, Jazz, Funk, Soul
- Friday, Aug. 7, at 7:30 p.m.
- Steve Allee – Jazz, Bebop
- Friday, Aug. 14, at 7:30 p.m.
- The Band Downstairs and Pavel & Direct Contact – Rock, Blues, Latin Jazz, Salsa, Latin-Infused Pop
- Friday, Aug. 21, at 7:30 p.m.
- Stephanie Allen-Stevenson & Composition – Jazz, Soul, R&B
- Friday, Aug. 28, at 7:30 p.m.
