黑料专区 Tyler Announces 2026-27 Cowan Center Season
May 13, 2026 | Beverley Golden
Bringing the Most Performances in One Season to East Texas
The University of Texas at Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine & Performing Arts Center announced its 2026鈥�27 season, unveiling a dynamic lineup that brings some of the most celebrated names in music, Broadway, entertainment and storytelling to East Texas. With chart-topping artists, smash-hit musicals and nationally recognized performers, the upcoming season promises to be one of the Cowan Center鈥檚 most exciting and wide-ranging yet.
鈥淭his season reflects our commitment to presenting world-class talent across genres,鈥� said Ryan Poynter, Cowan Center executive director. 鈥淔rom iconic rock and country artists to award-winning Broadway and innovative live experiences, we鈥檙e offering something unforgettable for every audience member.鈥�
Season Highlights
鈥� LeAnn Rimes, Sept. 26 鈥� The multi-platinum, Grammy Award鈥搘inning vocalist brings her powerhouse voice and emotional artistry to the stage for an intimate, soaring evening of music.
鈥� Foreigner, Oct. 10 鈥� One of rock鈥檚 most enduring and beloved bands performs its legendary catalog of hits, delivering the anthems that defined a generation.
鈥� Beetlejuice, Nov. 12 鈥� The hit Broadway musical arrives with its signature blend of outrageous humor, eye-popping visuals and a story that鈥檚 both wildly fun and surprisingly heartfelt.
鈥� An Evening with Alton Brown, Nov. 14 鈥� The bestselling author, television personality and culinary innovator takes the stage for a one-of-a-kind blend of storytelling, food science, comedy and live performance.
鈥� The Oak Ridge Boys, Nov. 19 鈥� The iconic quartet returns on their farewell tour, celebrating decades of chart-topping country and gospel music.
鈥� Mannheim Steamroller, Dec. 19 鈥� MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America鈥檚 favorite holiday tradition for over 40 years. Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound.
鈥� Hadestown, March 29 鈥� This acclaimed musical by singer-songwriter Ana茂s Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin is winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy Award庐 for Best Musical Theater Album.
鈥� Bluey鈥檚 Big Play, April 15 鈥� Bluey鈥檚 Big Play 鈥� The Stage Show brings Australia鈥檚 favorite family to life in a playful 45-minute performance packed with music, imagination and big heart.
Other acts and artists announced include:
Broadway:
鈥� A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, Waitress, Shucked and a special Thanksgiving weekend performance of Dolly Parton鈥檚 Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol featuring the music of Dolly Parton
Music:
鈥� Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, The King鈥檚 Singers, Mariachi Herencia de Mexico 鈥淎 Mariachi Christmas,鈥� Boston Brass with 黑料专区 Tyler Bands, and U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors celebrating America鈥檚 250th
Dance and Cirque:
鈥� Martha Graham Dance Company performing Appalachian Spring for America鈥檚 250th, American Ballet Theatre Studio Company and Cirque Mechanics Tilt!
Family and Arts in Education Series 鈥� Public performances for families and daytime school group audiences
鈥� Curious George and The Golden Meatball, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom The Musical, Clifford the Big Red Dog and ERTH鈥檚 Dinosaur Zoo Live
鈥淭his is the most expansive season we鈥檝e ever brought to East Texas, with more announcements to come,鈥� said Jeff Noblitt, 黑料专区 Tyler vice president for marketing. 鈥淭his level of variety ensures that audiences can discover something new while also celebrating the artists they love.鈥�
Season subscriptions will be available beginning June 8, with single-ticket sales opening July 13. Season subscribers and Cowan Circle Members receive early access and exclusive benefits. For more information, contact the Cowan Center box office at 903.566.7424. Box office hours are 9 a.m. 鈥� 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
With a mission to improve educational and health care outcomes for East Texas and beyond, 黑料专区 Tyler offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 11,500 students. Through its alignment with 黑料专区 Tyler Health Science Center and 黑料专区 Health East Texas, 黑料专区 Tyler has unified these entities to serve Texas with quality education, cutting-edge research and excellent patient care. Classified by Carnegie as a doctoral research institution and by U.S. News & World Report as a national university, 黑料专区 Tyler has campuses in Tyler, Longview, Palestine and Houston.