INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Broadway in Indianapolis announced its 2026-2027 season schedule Wednesday morning, featuring eight productions including the return of “The Lion King.” The upcoming season will also include several local premieres such as “Mrs. Doubtfire” and “The Great Gatsby.”

The schedule includes 10 weeks of performances that mix contemporary Tony Award winners with classic American musicals. Public Relations Director Matthew Porter released the lineup, which is designed to attract families and theater enthusiasts to various venues across the city.

The season begins with a three-week engagement of “The Lion King.” Porter, public relations director for Broadway in Indianapolis, said the production is intended to bring families back to the theater. “I...