Huntington Bank Becomes Title Sponsor Of Broadway In Austin With 10-Year Texas Performing Arts Partnership

Official Sponsor Debuts with Record-Breaking 11-Show Broadway in Austin Season for TPA's 45th Anniversary

August 21, Austin, TX — Texas Performing Arts (TPA) today named The Huntington National Bank (“Huntington”) the series title sponsor of Broadway in Austin beginning with the 2026/27 Season, which also marks TPA's 45th anniversary.

With the 10-year agreement, Huntington Bank becomes the Official Presenting Partner of Broadway in Austin and the Official Bank Sponsor of Texas Performing Arts. The partnership reflects Huntington's growing investment in Texas. As part of an expansive commitment to The University of Texas at Austin—including Texas Athletics and the Texas Exes—the Huntington Bank Broadway in Austin further establishes the bank's presence through one of the state's most respected cultural institutions, connecting the Huntington brand with audiences, artists, alumni, students, and communities across Central Texas, and beyond.

“This new partnership underscores a shared commitment to strengthening Austin's vibrant arts community, bringing great stories to the stage, and welcoming generations of theatergoers to Broadway in Austin,” said Bob Bursey, Executive and Artistic Director of Texas Performing Arts. “I’m looking forward to working with Huntington Bank to support the creative and business talent it takes to put on an incredible season of Broadway shows.”

Home of Broadway in Austin, Texas Performing Arts ranks first among university-based performing arts center by annual audience, budget, and level of performance activity. Since 2020, the organization has expanded significantly, welcoming more than 400,000 attendees across 237 performances last season—a 40% increase over the 2018-19 season—while more than doubling its operating budget since FY2019. That sustained growth has been driven in part by the continued success of Broadway in Austin, which has grown from a single production in the 1985-86 season into Central Texas' premier presenter of touring Broadway productions. The 26/27 season will be the largest in the history of the series, featuring a record-breaking lineup of 11 Tony Award®-winning productions and audience favorites.

“Austin is a city built on connection, creativity and community, and the performing arts are an important part of that story,” said Huntington Bank Central Texas Division President Blake Absher. “As Huntington continues to grow in Central Texas, we’re focused on showing up locally and investing in the people and institutions that help this region thrive. This sponsorship reflects our long-term commitment to Austin and our belief that strong relationships are at the center of strong communities.”

The inaugural Huntington Bank Broadway in Austin 26/27 Season features Mrs. Doubtfire Sept. 22-27, 2026, Waitress Oct. 21-23, 2026, A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical Nov. 3-8, 2026, Buena Vista Social Club™ Dec. 1-6, 2026, Phantom Of The Opera Jan. 20-31, 2027, Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen Feb. 23-March 3, 2027, Beetlejuice March 19-21, 2027, Water For Elephants April 6-11, 2027, Death Becomes Her April 27-May 2, 2027, Harry Potter And The Cursed Child May 19-30, 2027 and The Book Of Mormon June 8-13, 2027. Season subscriptions are still available, visit BroadwayInAustin.com for more information.

ABOUT TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS
Texas Performing Arts (TPA) enriches life in Austin and beyond through creativity, learning and live performance. As the University of Texas at Austin’s performing arts center, TPA presents more than 200 performances and welcomes nearly 400,000 audience members each year. TPA’s venues include Austin’s largest theatre, Bass Concert Hall, and other venues on the UT campus. TPA presents Broadway in Austin; the Texas Welcomes series of touring artists; and a curated season of performing arts from around the globe. TPA engages thousands of university students and introduces 30,000 K-12 students across Central Texas to the arts each year. Since 2020, Bob Bursey has served as Executive & Artistic Director and, in 2026, was appointed UT’s inaugural Vice Provost for the Arts, expanding his leadership to advance the arts across the university while continuing to lead TPA. He is a Tony Award-winning performing arts executive, member of the Broadway League’s Intra-Industry Committee, and a Tony Award® voter.

About Huntington Bank
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a $284 billion asset regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. A top 10 U.S. commercial bank, The Huntington National Bank and its affiliates provide consumers, small and middle-market businesses, corporations, municipalities, and other organizations with a comprehensive suite of banking, payments, wealth management, and risk management products and services. Founded in 1866, Huntington operates over 1,400 branches in 21 states, with certain businesses operating nationally. Visit Huntington.com for more information.

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Released August 21, 2026