Ed Harris, Kristin Chenoweth & Alanis Morissette

November 2019 Highlights on Broadway and Beyond

Check out our guide to the biggest theatrical events of the month...

Tom Millward
Tom Millward

November is upon us and that means that Thanksgiving is on its way, folks! And Broadway fans have "Plenty to Be Thankful For" this month... Not only will two high profile shows from London (the hit bio-musical Tina and the epic two-parter The Inheritance) celebrate their official openings on the Great White Way this November, but we will also welcome the eagerly anticipated Broadway premiere of Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill and a star-studded stage adaptation of A Christmas Carol. And if that's not enough to start you off gushing with gratitude, we'll also welcome everyone's favorite Glinda, Kristin Chenoweth back to the New York stage!

But before we get to all that, as always, here are a few reminders of upcoming closing dates and last chances to see your favorite stars on stage...

November 3 - Three-time Tony Award nominee, four-time Golden Globe nominee and Emmy Award winner Jeff Daniels plays his final perfomance as Atticus Finch in Aaron Sorkin's record-breaking stage adaptation of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird at the Shubert Theatre.

November 10 Second Stage Theater's Broadway premiere of Tracy LettsLinda Vista ends its limited run at the Hayes Theater, whilst Broadway favorite Jenn Colella plays her final performance in her Tony-nominated roles of Beverley Bass and Annette in the beloved hit musical Come From Away at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

November 24 - It's your last chance to catch British stage legends Jonathan Pryce and Eileen Atkins on stage, as Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of The Height of the Storm closes at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, and Waitress will say a fond farewell to two of its stars as Grammy Award nominee Jordin Sparks and "The Today Show" anchor Al Roker come to the end of their respective shifts at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

November 30 - Emmy and two-time Olivier Award winner Brian Cox stars one last time as President Lyndon B. Johnson as The Great Society bows out at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.

So, without any further ado, let's get to our November highlights...


November 3

"You Oughta Know" that on November 3 the Broadway premiere of Jagged Little Pill will begin performances at the Broadhurst Theatre! Inspired by the songs of Alanis Morissette's 1995 "Iconic" album, this new musical boasts an original story that centers on a suburban family by the name of The Healys. Although from the outside the family lives a seemingly picture-perfect life, under the surface, raw pain and emotion threatens to boil over and tear them apart, as the struggles of racial identity, queer identity, addiction, and sexual assault become too much to bear. And with the addition of those classic Morissette hits from "Hand in My Pocket" to "You Learn," we're sure Broadway fans will be falling "Head Over Feet" for this one!

Jagged Little Pill Tickets are available now for performances from November 3, 2019 through July 5, 2020.


November 5

On November 5, the smash hit production of To Kill a Mockingbird welcomes a new cast to the Shubert Theatre as it enters its second year on the Great White Way... and it's showing no signs of slowing down! Assuming the iconic role of Atticus Finch and leading the new cast will be acclaimed star of stage and screen Ed Harris. With four Academy Award nominations, alongside three Emmy Award- and one Tony Award nomination - already to his résumé, Jeff Daniels is leaving the role in more than capable hands and it certainly will be interesting to see a new take on the beloved literary figure.

To Kill a Mockingbird Tickets are available now for performances through September 6, 2020.


November 7

Feeling festive yet? You will be after November 7, because Charles Dickens' classic tale of redemption is hitting the Broadway stage in a new adaptation by Harry Potter and the Cursed Child scribe Jack ThorneA Christmas Carol has already enjoyed success across the pond at London's Old Vic Theatre the past couple of years and now its time for New York audiences to get in on the Christmas spirit and experience renditions of some of the most cherished carols ever sang, including "Silent Night," and "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear." The Broadway cast is led by "House of Cards" star Campbell Scott as Ebenezer Scrooge, with formidable support from two-time Tony Award winner Andrea Martin as the Ghost of Christmas Past and Tony Award winner LaChanze, doubling up as the Ghost of Christmas Present and Mrs. Fezziwig. An official opening at the Lyceum Theatre is set for November 20.

A Christmas Carol Tickets are available now for performances from November 7, 2019 through January 5, 2020.

 

Also on November 7, the Broadway premiere of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical will celebrate its official opening at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Having won rave reviews during its London world premiere, will the New York critics be equally enamored with Tony and Olivier Award nominee Adrienne Warren's career-defining performance? Will Tina be hailed as "Simply The Best" bio-musical ever? Find out on November 7...

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical Tickets are available now for performances through June 7, 2020.


November 8

She'll always be "Popular" in the hearts of Broadway aficionados and this month she'll be back on the Broadway stage! Tony and Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth is set to play eight special concert engagements at the Nederlander Theatre from November 8 in promotion of her latest studio album, "For The Girls." Showcasing the Wicked favorite's own interpretations of classic songs from some of her favorite female artists from Dolly Parton to Judy Garland, Kristin Chenoweth: For The Girls is a must see for theatre and music fans alike... And it's bound to be one big ole love fest, whether you're a girl or not!

Kristin Chenoweth: For The Girls Tickets are available now for performances from November 8 through November 17, 2019.

 

And if the return of Kristin Chenoweth isn't enough to set your spirits soaring, then how about the return of New York's premier dance troupe The Rockettes? A New York City tradition, Christmas Spectacular starring The Radio City Rockettes begins performances at Radio City Music Hall on November 8 and is sure to once again delight audiences young and old, as it has done since 1933. With its iconic scenes such as "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" and "The Living Nativity" in tow, Christmas Spectacular is as timeless and joyous as ever.

Christmas Spectacular starring The Radio City Rockettes Tickets are available now for performances from November 8, 2019 through January 5, 2020.


November 11

There's a blizzard on its way... and it will hit during the impressive finale of Slava's Snowshow, beginning performances on November 11 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. Returning to Broadway for the first time in over a decade, Slava Polunin's unique, wintry spectacle of clowning and absurdism is back to delight New York audiences for a limited engagement this holiday season. The Tony-nominated and Olivier Award-winning production might well be the perfect theatrical treat for the whole family.

Slava's Snowshow Tickets are available now for performances from November 11, 2019 through January 5, 2020.


November 17

Matthew Lopez's 2019 Olivier Award-winning "Best New Play" The Inheritance celebrates its official opening at the Barrymore Theatre on November 17. The buzz around this one is high and the production could well end up being a frontrunner at next year's Tony Awards. But will the New York critics follow suit?

The Inheritance - Part 1 Tickets are available now for performances through March 1, 2020.

The Inheritance - Part 2 Tickets are available now for performances through March 1, 2020.


November 25

Back at the diner for a final shift! "American Idol" and "Smash" favorite Katharine McPhee will be "Opening Up" again and returning to the hit musical Waitress at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre from November 25 and is set to remain with the production for the remainder of its Broadway run. If you haven't heard this lady's vocals live and if you haven't seen Waitress yet, firstly, where on Earth have you been (?!) and secondly, make sure you book yourselves into the diner before the final Broadway performance on January 5, 2020.

Waitress Tickets are available now for performances through January 5, 2020.


November 29

"Could It Be Magic"?! Yes, folks, it's that time of the year again when The Illusionists rock into town and make our jaws drop with their diverse blend of magic and illusions. Following on from last year's edition, The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays is back, this time beginning performances at the Neil Simon Theatre on November 29. Renowned for their rotating cast of international magicians, the 2019 line-up features "America's Got Talent" semi-finalists Dom Chambers and Eric Chien, alongside Chris CoxPaul Dabek, Kevin James, and Enzo Weyne, and special guest performers VERBA Shadow Theatre. Make your holiday season a magical one!

The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays Tickets are available now for performances from November 29, 2019 through January 5, 2020.


And what's coming up away from Broadway this month, we hear you ask? We've got you covered...

November 5 - Signature Theatre's production of Horton Foote's The Young Man from Atlanta begins previews at Pershing Square Signature Center, ahead of an official opening on November 24.

November 7 - The New Group's production of Cyrano, starring "Game of Thrones" favorite Peter Dinklage, officially opens at the Daryl Roth Theatre.

November 11 - Signature Theatre's production of Anna Deavere Smith's Fires in the Mirror officially opens at Pershing Square Signature Center.

November 12 - Audible Theater's world premiere of Lauren Gunderson's The Half-Life of Marie Curie begins previews at Minetta Lane Theatre, ahead of an official opening on November 19.

November 13 - New York City Center's Gala Presentation of Evita begins performances and runs through November 24.

November 14 - Lincoln Center Theater's production of Greater Clements begins performances at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater and Atlantic Theater Company's world premiere of Stephen Adly Guirgis' Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven begins performances at the Linda Gross Theater. In addition, We Will Rock You lands at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden for performances through November 17.

November 19 - The first major New York revival of Tony Kushner's A Bright Room Called Day officially opens at the Public Theater, whilst The New Group's world premiere of Donja R. Love's one in two begins performances at Pershing Square Signature Center.

November 21 - Second Stage Theater's world premiere of Will Eno's The Underlying Chris officially opens at the Tony Kiser Theater.

November 22 - Playwrights Horizons' world premiere of Lucas Hnath's The Thin Place begins previews.

November 25 - The world premiere musical Sing Street begins performances at New York Theatre Workshop.


So, what are you thankful for this month, Broadway fans? Join us again for December's highlights which include the Broadway return of one Harry Connick, Jr. and the start of previews for Ivo van Hove's new take on a classic... West Side Story!

 

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