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They're back for one more inning! The complete cast has been set for the return engagement of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/take-me-out" target="_blank">Take Me Out</a>&nbsp;on Broadway, featuring most of the cast members from its first Tony-winning run earlier this spring. The limited run is at the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/gerald-schoenfeld-theatre" target="_blank">Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre</a> from October 27 to January 29.As previously announced, Tony Award nominee Jesse Williams and Tony winner <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/actor-profile/jesse-tyler-ferguson" target="_blank">Jesse Tyler Ferguson</a> will return to their roles as Darren Lemming and Mason Marzac, respectively. Also returning are&nbsp;Tony nominee Michael Oberholtzer as Shane Mungitt, Julian Cihi, Hiram Delgado, Brandon J. Dirden, Carl Lundstedt, Ken Marks, Eduardo Ramos, and Tyler Lansing Weaks.New to the cast is Bill Heck, who replaces Patrick J. Adams in the role of Kippy Sunderstrom.Take Me Out&nbsp;follows fictional Major League Baseball player Darren Lemming as he comes out as gay at the height of his career. Set mostly in his team's locker room, the play explores the unprecedented backlash — and support — he receives from his teammates, friends, and the public, and how it changes the star player's relationship with baseball for good.Richard Greenberg's play premiered on Broadway in 2003 and won the Tony Award for Best Play. Second Stage Theater produced the show's first Broadway revival this past spring, which won the 2022 Tony for Best Revival of a Play. Scott Ellis, who directed that production, returns to direct its encore run.<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/take-me-out" target="_blank">Get&nbsp;Take Me Out&nbsp;tickets now.</a>

'Take Me Out' sets full Broadway cast joining Jesse Williams and Jesse Tyler Ferguson

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Take Me Out starring Jesse Williams and Jesse Tyler Ferguson on Broadway - NYC

Take Me Out starring Jesse Williams and Jesse Tyler Ferguson on Broadway

They're back for one more inning! The complete cast has been set for the return engagement of Take Me Out on Broadway, featuring most of the cast members from its first Tony-winning run earlier this spring. The limited run is at the Gerald Schoenfeld...

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Most of the cast from the show's first run will return.

The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/and-juliet" target="_blank">&amp; Juliet</a>&nbsp;Broadway cast gave a larger-than-life performance on&nbsp;America's Got Talent&nbsp;on September 7 ahead of the show's Broadway opening. After premiering in London,&nbsp;&amp; Juliet&nbsp;will start performances at the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/stephen-sondheim-theatre" target="_blank">Stephen Sondheim Theatre</a> on October 28.With a book by&nbsp;Schitt's Creek&nbsp;writer David West Read and music by multi-Grammy Award-winning songwriter Max Martin,&nbsp;&amp; Juliet&nbsp;gives a classic Shakespeare heroine a new lease on life. The musical imagines what would happen if Juliet didn't die at the end of&nbsp;Romeo and Juliet,&nbsp;and in this empowering tale, she travels to Paris, finds new friendships and romances, and discovers who she is as a woman independent of Romeo.<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news-features/how-juliet-uses-pop-songs-to-tell-a-fresh-coming-of-age-story" target="_blank">Thirty of Martin's biggest pop hits</a> are included in the musical, including Britney Spears's "Oops... I Did It Again," The Backstreet Boys's ""I Want It That Way," Kelly Clarkson's "Since U Been Gone," and Bon Jovi's "It's My Life." On&nbsp;America's Got Talent, the &amp; Juliet&nbsp;cast, led by Lorna Courtney as Juliet, performed Katy Perry's "Roar." Watch the performance and the official&nbsp;&amp; Juliet&nbsp;Broadway trailer below, and then get tickets to see the cast roar live.<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/and-juliet" target="_blank">Get&nbsp;&amp; Juliet&nbsp;tickets now.</a><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2F80X2NCb8c" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OdSSfa1Oz5w" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>

Watch the '& Juliet' Broadway cast perform on 'America's Got Talent'

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& Juliet on Broadway

The &amp; Juliet Broadway cast gave a larger-than-life performance on America's Got Talent on September 7 ahead of the show's Broadway opening. After premiering in London, &amp; Juliet will start performances at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on October 28.

The musical will play the Stephen Sondheim Theatre in New York.

The big parade is coming to an end. The <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/actor-profile/hugh-jackman" target="_blank">Hugh Jackman</a> and <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/actor-profile/sutton-foster" target="_blank">Sutton Foster</a>-led revival of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/the-music-man" target="_blank">The Music Man</a>&nbsp;has set its Broadway closing date, playing its final performance at the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/winter-garden-theatre" target="_blank">Winter Garden Theatre</a> on January 1. At that time, the show will have played 404 total performances.This revival of Meredith Willson's classic musical&nbsp;was set to open on Broadway in 2020, but was postponed by the pandemic. The show finally began in December 2021 and went on to break Winter Garden box office records and receive critical acclaim.The <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/reviews/the-music-man-broadway-review-hugh-jackman-sutton-foster" target="_blank">New York Theatre Guide review of&nbsp;The Music Man</a>&nbsp;reads, "The production is exquisitely timed, to the heights of its above-the-title talent. Jackman is a charm attack in suspendered slacks, nimble-footed, smooth but not slick, with suave vocals and a smile as assured as a railroad... Foster's Marian is wry but not cynical, sharp but still tender, a tough shell with a golden, runny heart like an egg. The Anything Goes star brings a precise wit to the role that is relentlessly delightful."The Music Man&nbsp;also reunited the creative team behind 2017's Hello, Dolly!&nbsp;revival, including director Jerry Zaks and choreographer Warren Carlyle. The Music Man&nbsp;received six Tony Award nominations including Best Revival of a Musical; performance nods for Jackman, Foster, and <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/actor-profile/jayne-houdyshell" target="_blank">Jayne Houdyshell</a>; and Best Choreography and Best Costume Design.<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news-features/how-the-music-man-inspired-hugh-jackman-and-why-you-should-see-this-classic-musical" target="_blank">Learn more about why to see&nbsp;The Music Man&nbsp;on Broadway.</a>In&nbsp;The Music Man, a con man named Professor Harold Hill (Jackman) arrives in River City, Iowa with a plan to swindle its residents. He poses as a music teacher, selling the townsfolk uniforms and instruments and planning to leave before teaching them how to use them. He becomes slow to leave, though, after falling for the local librarian, Marian Paroo (Foster), and she hesitates to expose his con after falling for him back.<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/the-music-man" target="_blank">Get&nbsp;The Music Man&nbsp;tickets now.</a>

'The Music Man,' starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, to close on Broadway

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The Music Man on Broadway

The big parade is coming to an end. The Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster-led revival of The Music Man has set its Broadway closing date, playing its final performance at the Winter Garden Theatre on January 1.

The show will end its run in January.

UPDATE: Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning actor and musician Common completes the Broadway cast as Junior, taking on the role originated by Ron Cephas Jones.&nbsp;Between Riverside and Crazy&nbsp;marks his Broadway debut.They're between Riverside and casting! Second Stage Theater's Broadway production of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/between-riverside-and-crazy" target="_blank">Between Riverside and Crazy</a>,&nbsp;Stephen Adly Guirgis's Pulitzer-winning play, has announced casting. The show will begin performances at the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/hayes-theater" target="_blank">Hayes Theater</a> on November 30, with opening night on December 19.Between Riverside and Crazy&nbsp;premiered off Broadway with Second Stage in 2015, and most of the cast from that production returns for the Broadway premiere. Stephen McKinley Henderson stars as Pops alongside&nbsp;Rosal Colón as Lulu, Victor Almanzar as Oswaldo, Elizabeth Canavan as Detective Audry O'Connor, Liza Colón-Zayas as Church Lady, and Michael Rispoli as Lieutenant Caro.Almanzar, Canavan,&nbsp;Colón-Zayas, and Rispoli are all making their Broadway debuts.One Off-Broadway cast member, Tony nominee <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/actor-profile/ron-cephas-jones" target="_blank">Ron Cephas Jones</a>, will not return for the Broadway production. Casting for his original role of Junior has yet to be announced.Between Riverside and Crazy&nbsp;will also feature&nbsp;scenic design by Walt Spangler, costume design by Alexis Forte, lighting design by Keith Parham, and original music and sound design by Ryan Rumery.Between Riverside and Crazy&nbsp;is set at Pops's rent-controlled apartment on the Upper West Side, which has become a haven for various down-and-out people, including Pops's paroled son Junior. But he's dealing with a landlord that wants to evict him and a lawsuit against the NYPD, his former employer, and Pops has to fight for redemption and a chance to hang onto his home.Directing&nbsp;Between Riverside and Crazy&nbsp;on Broadway is Austin Pendleton, who also directed the show off Broadway. He performed on Broadway last season in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/the-minutes" target="_blank">The Minutes</a>.Check back for information on&nbsp;Between Riverside and Crazy&nbsp;tickets on New York Theatre Guide.

'Between Riverside and Crazy' sets Broadway cast

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Between Riverside and Crazy on Broadway

UPDATE: Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning actor and musician Common completes the Broadway cast as Junior, taking on the role originated by Ron Cephas Jones. Between Riverside and Crazy marks his Broadway debut.

'Between Riverside and Crazy' sets Broadway cast | New York Theatre Guide

The cast from the original Off-Broadway production will return.

August Wilson's play&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/the-piano-lesson" target="_blank">The Piano Lesson</a>&nbsp;is all about legacy. In the play, two adult siblings feud over what to do with a family heirloom: a hand-carved piano passed down from their ancestors. Whether they decide to sell or keep it will determine how future generations will remember their family's history.The Piano Lesson&nbsp;has its own time-honored legacy. The show premiered in 1987 at Yale Repertory Theatre and opened on Broadway in 1990. Since then, the play has won the Pulitzer Prize, received five Tony Award nominations, and continued to cemente Wilson's status as an iconic American playwright following shows like&nbsp;Fences&nbsp;and&nbsp;Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, all part of Wilson's legendary Century Cycle of plays exploring his Pitsburgh hometown.&nbsp;However,&nbsp;The Piano Lesson&nbsp;has never been revived on Broadway, until now.&nbsp;With a star-studded cast of stage and screen stars,&nbsp;The Piano Lesson&nbsp;revival — playing through January 15 at the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/barrymore-theatre" target="_blank">Barrymore Theatre</a> — is sure to earn its own memorable place in Broadway history. Learn more about&nbsp;The Piano Lesson's cast below and the Broadway shows, movies, and TV series you might recognize them from.<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/the-piano-lesson" target="_blank">Get&nbsp;The Piano Lesson&nbsp;tickets now.</a><h2>Who is in the cast of&nbsp;The Piano Lesson&nbsp;on Broadway?</h2>The cast of&nbsp;The Piano Lesson&nbsp;on Broadway features Samuel L. Jackson as Doaker Charles, Danielle Brooks as Berneice, and John David Washington as Boy Willie, Michael Potts as Wining Boy, April Matthis as Grace, Trai Byers as Avery, and Ray Fisher as Lymon.&nbsp;Read more below to learn more about the cast of&nbsp;The Piano Lesson&nbsp;revival.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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<h2>Samuel L. Jackson</h2>The Piano Lesson marks Samuel L. Jackson's third Broadway credit. He last appeared as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in&nbsp;The Mountaintop&nbsp;in 2011, and he made his Broadway debut in the original production of&nbsp;The Piano Lesson&nbsp;in 1990, when he was an understudy for Boy Willie and Lymon. Now, in a full-circle moment, he's playing the wise uncle Doaker Charles in the play's first Broadway revival.Jackson is primarily a screen actor, and his notable roles are almost too many to count. He received a&nbsp;BAFTA Award, and received Oscar and Golden Globe nominations, for playing Jules Winnfield (a role written specifically for him) in&nbsp;Pulp Fiction.&nbsp;He's also a Golden Globe nominee for&nbsp;Against the Wall, A Time to Kill,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jackie Brown, and his other famous films include&nbsp;Snakes on a Plane, Jurassic Park, The Incredibles, Do The Right Thing, Unbreakable,&nbsp;and the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, in which he plays Nick Fury. For his decades of work, he was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Oscar in 2022.Since 1980, he's been married to actor and producer LaTanya Richardson Jackson, who makes her Broadway directorial debut with the 2022&nbsp;Piano Lesson&nbsp;revival.

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<h2>Danielle Brooks</h2>Danielle Brooks stars in&nbsp;The Piano Lesson&nbsp;as Berniece, one of the play's two central siblings. Berniece wants to keep their family's heirloom piano as a reminder of their history, even though that history haunts her. The Piano Lesson&nbsp;marks Brooks's second time performing on Broadway; she earned a 2016 Tony nomination and a Theatre World Award for playing the strong-willed Sofia in&nbsp;The Color Purple revival. She also starred as Beatrice in&nbsp;Much Ado About Nothing&nbsp;as part of Shakespeare in the Park in 2019.Most audiences, however, will know Brooks as&nbsp;Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson on Netflix's&nbsp;Orange Is the New Black. That role earned her&nbsp;two NAACP Image Award nominations for Best Actress in a Comedy Series, as well as a&nbsp;Screen Actors Guild Award win alongside her co-stars and a Young Hollywood Award for Breakthrough Actress.&nbsp;She also starred as gospel singer Mahalia Jackson in the Lifetime movie&nbsp;Mahalia&nbsp;and&nbsp;earned an Emmy Award nomination for producing it.Brooks now leads the superhero series&nbsp;Peacemaker&nbsp;as&nbsp;Leota Adebayo, opposite John Cena.

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<h2>John David Washington</h2>John David Washington got his start as a child actor with small parts in Malcolm X&nbsp;and Devil in a Blue Dress. In the past five years, Washington has exploded onto the Hollywood scene as a bonafide leading man. He rose to fame starring as Ron Stallworth in Spike Lee's&nbsp;BlackKlansman,&nbsp;earning Golden Globe and SAG Award nominations. He followed that movie up with starring performances as The Protagonist in Christopher Nolan's&nbsp;Tenet&nbsp;and as Malcolm in&nbsp;Malcolm &amp; Marie, opposite Zendaya.&nbsp;Now, Washington is making his Broadway debut in The Piano Lesson&nbsp;as Boy Willie, the sibling who wants to sell the title heirloom and use the money to buy back the land where his ancestors were enslaved.Washington is also the son of multi-award-winning actor Denzel Washington, who has also starred in August Wilson's&nbsp;Fences&nbsp;on Broadway and in the film adaptation.&nbsp;<h2>Michael Potts</h2>From the musical comedies&nbsp;The Book of Mormon&nbsp;and&nbsp;The Prom&nbsp;to the dramas&nbsp;The Iceman Cometh&nbsp;and&nbsp;1984, Michael Potts's Broadway resume spans all types of shows and roles. Now, he's playing the comic role&nbsp;Wining Boy, Doaker Charles's older brother who's stuck in his bygone glory days.Potts last appeared on stage this year in&nbsp;Richard III, the Shakespeare in the Park production starring Danai Gurira. He's also known for his screen roles as Detective Maynard Gilbough on&nbsp;True Detective;&nbsp;Brother Mouzone on The Wire;&nbsp;Frasier C. Robinson III, Michelle Obama's father, on&nbsp;The First Lady; and Slow Drag in&nbsp;Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,&nbsp;the 2020 film adaptation of another August Wilson play.Coincidentally, Potts performed opposite Denzel Washington in&nbsp;The Iceman Cometh&nbsp;on Broadway in 2018. Four years later, in&nbsp;The Piano Lesson, he's performing opposite John David Washington, Denzel Washington's son.<h2>April Matthis</h2>April Matthis is making her Broadway debut as Grace in&nbsp;The Piano Lesson, but she's been keeping busy on the New York Theatre scene. Not only is she performing in this show this Fall, but with the theatre company Elevator Repair Service, she also co-conceived&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/baldwin-and-buckley-at-cambridge" target="_blank">Baldwin and Buckley at Cambridge</a>, a restaging of a debate between James Baldwin and William F. Buckley, Jr. that's opening off Broadway at The Public Theater. Matthis also starred in&nbsp;HELP&nbsp;at The Shed last season and has also appeared in Off-Broadway shows like&nbsp;Toni Stone&nbsp;and the Pulitzer-winning&nbsp;Fairview.&nbsp;For all Matthis's work, she's been honored with two Obie Awards.<h2>Trai Byers</h2>Trai Byers stars on the TV show&nbsp;Empire,&nbsp;and he also appeared as James Foreman in the 2014 Best Picture Oscar nominee&nbsp;Selma&nbsp;alongside David Oyelowo, Oprah Winfrey, Wendell Pierce (who's also on Broadway this season in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/death-of-a-salesman" target="_blank">Death of a Salesman</a>), and more. Now, the screen actor is turning to the stage, making his Broadway debut in&nbsp;The&nbsp;Piano Lesson&nbsp;as the supportive preacher Avery.<h2>Ray Fisher</h2>Ray Fisher is the fourth&nbsp;Piano Lesson&nbsp;cast member making his Broadway debut. He plays Lymon, a friend of Boy Willie's who acts as a sounding board for the members of the Charles family. Fisher has appeared off Broadway as Muhammad Ali in&nbsp;Fetch Clay, Make Man.&nbsp;He's also appeared on screen with Broadway stars — namely, in the series&nbsp;Women of the Movement,&nbsp;starring Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren as the mother of Emmett Till. Amid all his credits, Fisher is best known as Victor Stone/Cyborg in multiple DC Cinematic Universe films including&nbsp;Batman v. Superman&nbsp;and&nbsp;Justice League.<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/the-piano-lesson" target="_blank">Get&nbsp;The Piano Lesson&nbsp;tickets now.</a>

Meet the cast of 'The Piano Lesson' on Broadway

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The Piano Lesson starring Samuel L. Jackson on Broadway - NYC

The Piano Lesson starring Samuel L. Jackson on Broadway

August Wilson's play The Piano Lesson is all about legacy. In the play, two adult siblings feud over what to do with a family heirloom: a hand-carved piano passed down from their ancestors. Whether they decide to sell or keep it will determine how...

Meet the cast of 'The Piano Lesson' on Broadway | New York Theatre Guide

The first revival of August Wilson's play has a star-studded cast, feature Samuel L. Jackson and Danielle Brooks.

Life imitated art last night at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/funny-girl" target="_blank">Funny Girl</a>&nbsp;on Broadway, when Lea Michele took her first bow in the role of Fanny Brice. Not only has the Emmy-nominated actress spoken often about her own love of&nbsp;Funny Girl,&nbsp;but her&nbsp;Glee&nbsp;character, Rachel Berry, also landed the role in the final season of the TV series. That episode almost feels like a prophecy now that Michele has become the greatest star of the first Broadway revival.That first performance is certain to go down in theatre history, and the celebrity guests, audience reaction, and performances were all the immediate talk of Twitter. Two New York Theatre Guide writers,&nbsp;Caitlin Berg and Analise Scarpaci, attended the performance and broke down the highlights of the night.&nbsp;It may have rained in New York, but nobody rained on Michele's parade.Analise Scarpaci: First off, I thought the rain was ironic.&nbsp;Caitlin Berg: The rain was hilarious. I think it made her debut even more iconic. Ironic to iconic.Analise: Walking in, I saw celebrities and friends and strangers all here for one reason, and it made me remember why I love going to the theatre. The energy at intermission... unmatched.Caitlin: I walked in and the first people I saw were Ryan Murphy and Jonathan Groff. I stood behind Governor Kathy Hochul in line to get to my seat. I thought she might be there to make a speech, but she didn't. She literally was just there because she also wanted to see it. I'm obsessed. It felt like history.Analise: It was history. I felt like I was 11 years old again.Caitlin: I felt the same way. I was obsessed with her growing up. I even got bangs to look like Rachel Berry when I was in eighth grade.Analise: Iconic! Watching somebody who you've listened to your whole life, singing the songs you once sang along to in the car, was something I'll never forget. There's nothing like watching someone's dream come true. It was otherworldly.&nbsp;Caitlin: I sat in between a friend of mine who also works in the industry and my mom, and during "I'm The Greatest Star," I completely broke down. I absolutely wouldn't work in theatre had it not been for Glee, especially Rachel. It felt like I was seeing not only her dreams come true, but also mine. Everyone around me who looked our age was also sobbing.&nbsp;Analise: I never cry at the theatre. It takes a whole lot for me to cry... I cried six times. For everyone. For Tovah, for the company, for Lea, for the crew. Funny Girl is such a classic and performing for a crowd that was literally electric — there must have been seven standing ovations — feels so incredibly special.Caitlin: Same! I think the last time I cried was at the&nbsp;Waitress reopening. And also, [Lea] was just amazing. Not even just her singing, which was unbelievable, but her comic timing, acting, and chemistry with everyone — from Tovah Feldshuh (also incredible) to Ramin Karimloo (when he first came out, my mom goes "who is that," which was also very iconic) to Jared Grimes (what on earth? How do you dance like that?) to every ensemble member — was perfect. She was unbelievable.&nbsp;Analise: The accent!Caitlin: The accent was so good.Analise: The voices, the acting, the choreography, the costumes. Truly everything that a classic like Funny Girl needs. Both Tovah and Lea were giving a masterclass in musical theatre comedy, and it was such a joy to watch all of the actors play with each other. There's nothing like watching actors have fun.Caitlin: My review is simply: Get your tickets.Analise: Even if you've been before, go again.&nbsp;Caitlin: I can't believe it's just happening every night, and we can just go.&nbsp;Analise: Exactly. I want to go back and watch my friends watch Funny Girl any day or night.Photo credit: Lea Michele in Funny Girl. (Photo by Bruce Glikas)

Inside Lea Michele's first performance in 'Funny Girl' on Broadway

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Funny Girl on Broadway

Life imitated art last night at Funny Girl on Broadway, when Lea Michele took her first bow in the role of Fanny Brice. Not only has the Emmy-nominated actress spoken often about her own love of Funny Girl, but her Glee character, Rachel Berry, also...

Two NYTG writers attended the performance and share what it was like to see Michele become the greatest star.

There's even more time to go into the woods! The critically acclaimed revival of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/into-the-woods" target="_blank">Into the Woods</a>&nbsp;has extended a second time, with performances now running through January 8, 2023 at the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/st-james-theatre" target="_blank">St. James Theatre</a>.Director Lear deBessonet's production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical was first staged in May as part of the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/new-york-city-center" target="_blank">New York City Center</a> Encores! series for rarely revived musicals. The show initially transferred to Broadway for an eight-week limited engagement through August 21 before extending to October 16, and now to January.In&nbsp;Into the Woods, a Baker and his Wife are cursed to be childless, so they venture into the woods to reverse the spell. On their journey, they meet other fairytale characters on their own quests — Cinderella, Little Red Ridinghood, and more — and they all learn that the path to happily ever after isn't always so smooth. The show premiered in 1987 and won three Tony Awards, including Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical.A <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/reviews/into-the-woods-broadway-review-sara-bareilles-brian-darcy-james" target="_blank">five-star New York Theatre Guide review of&nbsp;Into the Woods</a>&nbsp;reads, "It's Broadway's giant summer blockbuster...&nbsp;As characters get mashed together and 'happily ever afters' are replaced by reality checks, the scope of the show expands. What emerges is a funny, insightful, and thrilling story about life and death and all that's waiting along the way."<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/actor-profile/sara-bareilles" target="_blank">Sara Bareilles</a> and Brian d'Arcy James initially led the Broadway run. As of yesterday, the Into the Woods&nbsp;Broadway cast is led by Tony Award winner <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/actor-profile/stephanie-j-block" target="_blank">Stephanie J. Block</a> and her husband Sebastian Arcelus as the Baker's Wife and the Baker, respectively; Krysta Rodriguez as Cinderella; Tony winner Patina Miller and Montego Glover sharing the role of the Witch.Tony winner <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/actor-profile/gavin-creel" target="_blank">Gavin Creel</a> and Tony nominee <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/actor-profile/joshua-henry" target="_blank">Joshua Henry</a> play Cinderella's and Rapunzel's Princes, respectively; Tony nominee&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/actor-profile/andy-karl" target="_blank">Andy Karl</a> plays Cinderella's Prince through September 15.Get&nbsp;Into the Woods&nbsp;tickets now.Photo credit: The new cast of Into the Woods on Broadway. (Photo courtesy of production)

'Into the Woods' extends to January on Broadway

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Into the Woods on Broadway

There's even more time to go into the woods! The critically acclaimed revival of Into the Woods has extended a second time, with performances now running through January 8, 2023 at the St. James Theatre.

The musical plays the St. James Theatre.

Plans have been announced for&nbsp;Ali,&nbsp;a new musical in development about the life of world boxing champion Muhammad Ali. The show is currently assembling its creative team and plans to play a pre-Broadway engagement in the U.S. before launching a Broadway run. Performance dates and location have yet to be announced.The musical's two creators are Clint Dyer, who will write the book and direct; and Teddy Abrams, who will write the music and lyrics. Abrams previously wrote a rap oratorio,&nbsp;The Greatest: Muhammad Ali, for the Louisville Orchestra, and he plans to adapt some of his compositions from that show in addition to writing original music, as <a href="https://deadline.com/2022/09/ali-musical-developed-for-broadway-muhammad-ali-1235109329/" target="_blank">reported by Deadline</a>.Ali was born in 1942 in Louisville, and he would overcome great odds as he grew up to become the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time and one of the greatest athletes in history. His accomplishments also went beyond the boxing ring, as he became a prominent face in the Civil Rights Movement and united people with his optimism, confidence, and compassion.&nbsp;Ali&nbsp;will use music to celebrate pivotal moments in his life that shaped his career and inspired others.Casting and additional creative team for&nbsp;Ali&nbsp;have yet to be announced.

'Ali' musical, about Muhammad Ali, aiming for Broadway

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Plans have been announced for Ali, a new musical in development about the life of world boxing champion Muhammad Ali. The show is currently assembling its creative team and plans to play a pre-Broadway engagement in the U.S. before launching a Broadway...

The show will celebrate the late boxing champion's life and legacy.

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the first play in its 2023-24 Broadway season: the world premiere of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/jajas-african-hair-braiding" target="_blank">Jaja's African Hair Braiding</a>&nbsp;by Drama Desk Award-winning playwright Jocelyn Bioh. Directed by Obie Award winner Whitney White, the show will begin performances at the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/samuel-j-friedman-theatre" target="_blank">Samuel J. Friedman Theatre</a> in fall 2023.Bioh's play is set at the titular salon where every day, a group of African immigrant women create brilliant hair designs for the women of the neighborhood. During the course of one hot summer day at the salon, love blooms, secrets are revealed, and the neighborhood residents must deal with what it means to be outsiders in a place they call home.Casting, creative team, and performance dates for&nbsp;Jaja's African Hair Braiding&nbsp;have yet to be announced.Bioh is a Drama Desk winner for her show <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/school-girls-or-the-african-mean-girls-play">School&nbsp;Girls; Or, The African Mean&nbsp;Girls&nbsp;Play</a>, and White is an Obie winner for directing <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/our-dear-dead-drug-lord">Our&nbsp;Dear&nbsp;Dead Drug Lord</a>. Bioh was last represented off Broadway at <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/mcc-theater" target="_blank">MCC Theater</a> with the comedy&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/nollywood-dreams" target="_blank">Nollywood Dreams</a>&nbsp;in fall 2021, and White previously directed Donja R. Love's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/soft" target="_blank">soft</a>&nbsp;there and Aleshea Harris's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/on-sugarland" target="_blank">On Sugarland</a>&nbsp;at <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/new-york-theatre-workshop" target="_blank">New York Theatre Workshop</a>, both in spring 2022.Jaja's African Hair Braiding&nbsp;is the second production announced for MTC's 2023-24 season, in addition to the New York premiere of Qui Nguyen's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/poor-yella-rednecks" target="_blank">Poor Yella Rednecks</a>&nbsp;off Broadway.MTC's current 2022-23 season includes&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/cost-of-living" target="_blank">Cost of Living</a>, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/the-collaboration" target="_blank">The Collaboration</a>,&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/summer-1976" target="_blank">Summer, 1976</a>&nbsp;on Broadway, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/where-the-mountain-meets-the-sea" target="_blank">Where the Mountain Meets the Sea</a>, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/the-best-we-could-a-family-tragedy" target="_blank">the best we could (a family tragedy)</a>,&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/king-james" target="_blank">King James</a>&nbsp;off Broadway.Check back for information on&nbsp;Jaja's African Hair Braiding&nbsp;tickets on New York Theatre Guide.Photo credit: Jocelyn Bioh (left) and Whitney White. (Bioh photo by Joshua Bright, White photo by Melissa Bunni Elian)

Manhattan Theatre Club to present 'Jaja's African Hair Braiding' on Broadway

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Jaja's African Hair Braiding on Broadway

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the first play in its 2023-24 Broadway season: the world premiere of Jaja's African Hair Braiding by Drama Desk Award-winning playwright Jocelyn Bioh. Directed by Obie Award winner Whitney White, the show will begin...

Jocelyn Bioh's new play will go up in fall 2023.

A holiday gift came early! Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays will star in his critically acclaimed one-man version of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/a-christmas-carol" target="_blank">A Christmas Carol</a>&nbsp;on Broadway this winter. The limited holiday engagement will play the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/nederlander-theatre" target="_blank">Nederlander Theatre</a> from November 8 to January 1, with opening night set for November 21.Mays first performed his version of&nbsp;A Christmas Carol&nbsp;at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles in 2018, and later in New York for a streaming audience in 2020. Both productions received critical acclaim; The New York Times review of the 2020 iteration reads, "This is not just a tour de force. The production... aims to reproduce what [Charles Dickens] clearly intended his own readings to be: an opportunity to make what was already a classic story feel new, while also making it feel as if it should matter forever."The leading creative team from those past productions reunites. Two-time Tony nominee Michael Arden returns to direct; he also co-conceived the production with Dane Laffrey, and co-adapted Dickens's novel with Mays and Mays's wife, Susan Lyons.The show also features&nbsp;scenic and costume design by Laffrey, lighting design by Ben Stanton, projection design by Lucy Mackinnon, sound design by Joshua D. Reid,&nbsp;hair and makeup design by Cookie Jordan, and puppet design by John Kristiansen.A Christmas Carol&nbsp;was last seen on Broadway in 2019, in an acclaimed production that transferred from London. That production won all five Tony Awards it was nominated for, including&nbsp;Best Original Score and set, costume, lighting, and sound design awards.Mays is known for playing multiple roles in one show — he won his Tony Award for doing so in&nbsp;I Am My Own Wife&nbsp;and was nominated for&nbsp;A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder.Mays&nbsp;currently stars as Mayor Shinn in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/the-music-man" target="_blank">The Music Man</a>&nbsp;on Broadway, opposite <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/actor-profile/hugh-jackman" target="_blank">Hugh Jackman</a> and <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/actor-profile/sutton-foster" target="_blank">Sutton Foster</a>. He will play his final performance in that show on October 23.Check back for information on&nbsp;A Christmas Carol&nbsp;tickets on New York Theatre Guide.Photo credit: A Christmas Carol Live

Jefferson Mays to star in 'A Christmas Carol' on Broadway

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A Christmas Carol on Broadway

A holiday gift came early! Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays will star in his critically acclaimed one-man version of A Christmas Carol on Broadway this winter. The limited holiday engagement will play the Nederlander Theatre from November 8 to January...

The show will play the Nederlander Theatre.

Don't lose your head! [*Six*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/20737-six-musical-tickets) on Broadway will host a new event called the SIXth of the Month Series during performances at the [Lena Horne Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/lena-horne-theatre).

The series includes special events, exclusive content opportunities, and giveaways at the performance on the sixth of every month. The first performance in the series is the 8 p.m. show on October 6, when all audience members will receive a commemorative gift.

Further SIXth of the Month Series events will be announced via the show's social media channels and email list.

The 2022 Tony Award winner for [Best Original Score](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/all-the-songs-in-six-on-broadway), *Six* musical reimagines the six wives of Henry VIII as a modern pop girl group who take the mic to tell their stories in their own words.

*Six* currently features Hailee Kaleem Wright as Catherine of Aragon, Leandra Ellis-Gaston as Anne Boleyn, Bella Coppola as Jane Seymour, Nasia Thomas as Anna of Cleves, Zoe Jensen as Katherine Howard, and Taylor Iman Jones as Catherine Parr.

[Learn more about *Six* on Broadway.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-six-on-broadway)

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'Six' on Broadway to host SIXth of the Month Series

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Beginning in October, audiences at performances of the Tony Award-winning musical on the sixth of each month will be treated to special events and giveaways.

Fall is upon us in New York. The cool fall breezes have blown in not just color-changing leaves, but a cornucopia of seasonal events all across the city. And there's a show or event out there for you no matter how you like to ring in the fall season.

Is the pumpkin patch at the top of your itinerary? Stop at a show set in the countryside on the way to the actual farm. Prefer to stay cozied up inside with a warm sweater? You can do that in a Broadway theatre. Can't wait for Halloween? Celebrate the holiday all autumn long at spooky shows and attractions. You don't have to escape the city to get the most out of autumn — there are plenty of options right here.

We've planned out a few roundups of New York fall events and shows to get you started, based on various fall vibes. Pick the one that best suits you, and get tickets to these experiences to make the most of your fall in the city.

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## Spooky fall

If "fall" and "Halloween" are one and the same to you, you're in the right place. Get your tricks and treats, chills and thrills at these shows and events. And this is only a small selection — read our full [guide to theatre to see in New York for Halloween](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/top-theatre-to-see-in-new-york-for-halloween) for even more scary good options.

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### *Sweeney Todd*

*Sweeney Todd* serves up both tricks and treats, though perhaps not the kind you'll want to eat. This bloody entertaining Stephen Sondheim thriller follows the title "demon barber," whose vengeful plot to murder a corrupt judge grows into a desire to kill just about everyone in London. And with the help of pie shop owner Mrs. Lovett, the evidence mysteriously disappears into the tastiest baked goods she's ever made. [Josh Groban](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/josh-groban) and [Annaleigh Ashford](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/annaleigh-ashford)'s sinister performances might give you nightmares, but their vocals are the stuff of dreams.

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### *Wicked*

The iconic witch hat and broom are the centerpieces of many a Halloween costume. Ever wonder why? This musical provides one origin story and more, offering an alternate take on who Glinda and Elphaba were before they became the Good Witch and the Wicked Witch of the West in *The Wizard of Oz*. This show isn't scary, but it's filled with bewitching stage magic and supernatural characters.

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### Ghost Stories: A Mysterious, Macabre Interactive Tour at the Met

This tour focuses on works of art that depict all sorts of scary creatures from various cultures and time periods. In addition to just looking at spooky creations, attendees will participate in activities and discussions about what makes people afraid and why. The tour takes place all year round, but during the fall, it incorporates extra art and other surprises only included during the Halloween season.

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## Harvest fall

This itinerary is for those who like to spend their fall days leaf-peeping, apple-picking, and pumpkin patch-hopping. Even if you can't make it to New England or upstate for the foliage and the farms, these shows and events provide all the harvest vibes you're looking for.

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### *Shucked*

Fans of corn mazes will feel right at home in Cob County, the central location of this corny (literally) musical. When the town's prized corn crop starts dying, farmgirl Maizy finds an outsider to help, but all isn't at it seems. This show, by Tony-winning bookwriter Robert Horn and Grammy-winning songwriters Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, delivers a cornucopia of country-infused tunes and nonstop corn puns.

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### *Little Shop of Horrors*

The monstrous, Venus flytrap-esque plant in this musical is one you might not want to harvest. Flower shop worker Seymour finds this out the hard way, as the plant promises him fame and fortune in exchange for human flesh and blood. Straddling the line between horror, comedy, and botany, this cult-classic favorite is the perfect autumn watch.

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### Fall-O-Ween at the New York Botanical Garden

What better place to spend a harvest-themed fall day than at the New York Botanical Garden, where you're surrounded by flora and fauna? A natural oasis in the middle of the Bronx, it'll make you feel like you've escaped the city. Participate in pumpkin carving and costume contests, sample treats featuring classic fall flavors, and take part in activities both festive and frightful, all while exploring the grounds' 50 gardens featuring over a million wildlife species.

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## Cozy, romantic fall

If you spend your fall pretending you're the protagonist of a Nora Ephron rom-com — cozying up with a good book and a soft sweater, perhaps by the fireplace with your boo — then these idyllic, romantic experiences are perfect for you.

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### *The Cottage*

*The Cottage* delivers cozy romance with a twist. The play opens with a couple having a romantic morning in a beautiful country cottage — but we soon learn they're both cheating on their spouses, who are in turn cheating on them. Confusion, hilarity, and a tangled web of relationships arise. This farce may not be your average romance, but it's an endlessly entertaining one.

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### *& Juliet*

Juliet, of *Romeo & Juliet*, finds love in the big city in this new musical — except the big city is Paris, and she spends just as much time finding herself after Romeo dies. This twist on the classic play is as empowering as it is romantic, and it also features another love story: that of William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway, who rekindle their own flame by co-writing Juliet's new story together.

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### Secret Places of Central Park

Is it really a New York rom-com if the lovers don't stroll through Central Park? Recreate that vibe with this walking tour. You might have seen landmarks like the Bow Bridge on screen, but this tour provides a look into the park's lesser-known hidden gems, including secluded gardens, historic sites, and more. You might find your new favorite spot to go on an autumn date.

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Plan a fall day in New York with these shows and events

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Whether your fall vibe is spooky, cozy, or outdoorsy, New York has plenty of attractions and shows to suit your interests — check out our itineraries here.

Your chance to get tickets has rolled along! [*Merrily We Roll Along*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/27417-merrily-we-roll-along-tickets) will offer a digital lottery for tickets to all Broadway performances, which begin September 19 at the [Hudson Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/hudson-theatre).

*Merrily We Roll Along* will offer [lottery tickets via TodayTix](https://www.todaytix.com/nyc/shows/27417-merrily-we-roll-along-on-broadway). Entrants must download the TodayTix app on iOS or Android, where the lottery will open for entries every Sunday for the following week's performances. The lottery will remain open until noon the day before each performance. Users can set an alert to be notified when the lottery opens each week, and sharing the lottery on social media earns extra entries.

Winners are drawn between 1 and 4 p.m. the day before the performance, and they will have 30 minutes after being notified by email or text to purchase their tickets on the app. 

Jonathan Groff, [Daniel Radcliffe](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/daniel-radcliffe), and Lindsay Mendez star in *Merrily We Roll Along*, the first Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's 1984 musical. Maria Friedman directs the production, which premiered off Broadway in 2022.

The show follows, in reverse, the disintegration of a 20-year friendship between three people in the showbiz industry. New York Theatre Guide's [four-star review of the Off-Broadway production](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/reviews/merrily-we-roll-along-off-broadway-review-jonathan-groff-daniel-radcliffe-lindsay-mendez) calls it an "emotional gut punch."

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*Photo credit: Lindsay Mendez, Jonathan Groff, and Daniel Radcliffe in Merrily We Roll Along off Broadway. (Photo by Joan Marcus)*

'Merrily We Roll Along' to offer Broadway lottery tickets on TodayTix

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The first Broadway revival of the Stephen Sondheim musical, playing at the Hudson Theatre, stars Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez.

Wait for it. Ever since Leslie Odom, Jr. wrapped his award-winning and career-boosting star turn in [*Hamilton*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/384-hamilton-tickets) in 2016, we’ve been cooling our heels in anticipation of his Broadway return. 

Seven years later, he’s back – and not in a musical. Odom shoulders the title role in the first Broadway revival of Ossie Davis’s 1961 play, [*Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/27642-purlie-victorious-tickets). Odom plays a traveling preacher on a mission in smalltown Georgia.

Odom has been busy while he’s been off stage. He stars opposite Ellen Burstein in horror sequel *The Exorcist: Believer*, opening October 3. Last year, he was part of the starry ensemble of the thriller *Glass Onion*. But his roots as a theatre star remain strong.

Now that Odom's back on Broadway, take a romp through his notable theatre and stage-adjacent roles.

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## *Rent*

Seasons of love can bring Broadway firsts. In 1998, at 17 years old, Odom made his debut as a replacement in Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer-winning rock musical. He covered multiple roles, including a cop and Paul, who shines in “Life Support,” a reminder that there’s “no day but today.”

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## *Smash*

As if a theatre fan needs a recap: The 2012 NBC series covered the ups, downs, and sideways of creating a Marilyn Monroe musical. Odom played Sam, an ensemble member who is friends with Ivy ([Megan Hilty](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/megan-hilty-jennifer-simard-to-lead-death-becomes-her-musical-in-chicago), a contender for the star part), and dates the composer, Tom ([Christian Borle](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/christian-borle), now in [*Some Like It Hot*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/24262-some-like-it-hot-tickets)).

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## *Leap of Faith*

Based on the 1992 Steve Martin movie, the 2012 Broadway musical adaptation starred Raúl Esparza as a con man faking it as a holy roller. Odom, reprising his role from a 2010 Los Angeles run, played the upright Isaiah Sturdevant. The show’s reviews were mixed, but one critic called out Odom as “fantastic.”

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## *Venice*

Based loosely on the Shakespeare classic *Othello*, the hip-hop-flavored musical by Matt Sax and Eric Rosen is set in a war-torn, not-so-distant future, where broken ties between two brothers parallel the relationship between Othello and Iago. Odom played Markos, a warmongering commander. The Public Theater presentation ran in 2013.

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## *Tick, Tick… Boom!*

In 2014, Odom starred alongside Lin-Minuel Miranda and [Karen Olivo](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/karen-olivo) in *Rent* creator Jonathan Larson’s autobiographical musical about a struggling songwriter, Jon, who’s questioning his future. In the weeklong run with the Encores! Off-Center series of rarely revived musicals, Odom played the artist’s best friend.

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## *Hamilton*

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s 2015 landmark musical about Alexander Hamilton cast a brilliant spotlight on Odom, who confidently stepped into it and slayed as Aaron Burr, “the damn fool that shot” and killed the “$10 Founding Father.” He won a Tony and a Grammy and left indelible musical marks with “Wait for It,” “The Room Where It Happens,” and “Dear Theodosia.” 

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## *One Night in Miami...*

Odom earned an Oscar nomination for his portrait of Sam Cooke in this 2020 film directed by Regina King. Author Kemp Powers based the movie script on his 2013 play of the same name that imagines what went down at an actual February 1964 meeting of four African American icons: Cooke, Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, and Jim Brown. Odom’s role included performing “A Change Is Gonna Come,” a song that would emerge as a civil rights anthem.

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## *Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch*

It’s been more than six decades since the play’s Broadway debut, and the repressive attitudes it targets makes it seem evergreen. Odom plays Purlie, who returns to his hometown in the south with hopes of integrating a church. It won’t be easy. Expect the fanged comedy to sink its teeth into enduring stereotypes — and Odom to take us all to church as only he can.

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The Tony and Grammy Award-winning *Hamilton* star has a long career on and off Broadway, and he now returns to the stage to lead *Purlie Victorious*.

Rush to her window! [*Melissa Etheridge: My Window*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/25987-melissa-etheridge-my-window-tickets), a Broadway solo show from the award-winning musician, will offer rush tickets to all performances, which begin tonight, September 14, at the [Circle in the Square Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/circle-in-the-square-theatre).

Rush tickets are available for $47.50 the morning of each performance [on the TodayTix app](https://www.todaytix.com/nyc/shows/25987-melissa-etheridge--my-window-on-broadway), beginning at 9 a.m. Users can download the TodayTix app on an iOS or Android device and purchase up to two tickets  for that afternoon or evening's show.

A limited number of rush tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Users can set an alert on the TodayTix app to be notified when rush tickets are available each day.

In *My Window*, Etheridge performs her Grammy Award-winning hits, previously unreleased songs from her early career, and everything in between as she shares stories from her life. This intimate show premiered off Broadway last year to critical acclaim, and now runs on Broadway through November 19.

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The Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter's theatrical solo concert is playing on Broadway for two months only at the Circle in the Square Theatre.

A new revival of *Uncle Vanya* will premiere on Broadway this spring, in a new translation by Heidi Schreck. Lila Neugebauer will direct the Lincoln Center Theater production, which begins performances at the [Vivian Beaumont Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/vivian-beaumont-theater) on April 2 ahead of an April 24 opening.

The classic play by Anton Chekhov follows the title character and his niece, whose lives are upended when Sonya's father and his wife move in. Past resentments, troubled romances, and family tensions erupt on a once-calm family farm.

*Uncle Vanya*, which premiered in 1899 and has received 10 prior Broadway productions, remains one of Chekhov's best-known and most beloved works. This new version is by Heidi Schreck, best known for her Pulitzer- and Tony-nominated work *What the Constitution Means to Me*.

Director Lila Neugebauer has two productions on Broadway this season: before *Uncle Vanya*, she directs Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins's [*Appropriate*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/31352-appropriate-tickets), starring [Sarah Paulson](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/sarah-paulson), in the fall season. She is also known for directing *The Waverly Gallery* on Broadway, *The Wolves* off Broadway, and the film *Causeway* starring Jennifer Lawrence.

The *Uncle Vanya* creative team also includes set designer Mimi Lien, costume designer Kaye Voyce, lighting designer Lap Chi Chu, and sound designers Mikhail Fiksel and Beth Lake.

Casting has yet to be announced.

*Photo credit: Heidi Schreck in What the Constitution Means to Me. (Photo by Joan Marcus)*

New 'Uncle Vanya,' adapted by Heidi Schreck, to premiere on Broadway

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The Tony Award nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist will write a new translation of the classic play by Anton Chekhov for a production in Lincoln Center.

"There are so many wonderful plays and musicals opening this fall," said Sierra Boggess of the new musical [*Harmony*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/24995-harmony-tickets). "Theatregoers are in for such a fabulous season!"

We couldn't have said it better ourselves. *Harmony*, the Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman-composed musical about a famous 1920s choral group, is just one of the many exciting new productions on Broadway this fall. But rather than us just telling you about them, we asked the stars of this season's Broadway shows which fall Broadway shows they're looking forward to and why.

From starry revivals to groundbreaking new plays to musicals led by a group of fresh talents, this fall season has it all. Read the stars' picks for fall theatre in New York below, and discover [all the shows coming to Broadway this fall](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/what-to-see-on-broadway-this-fall).

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## For the reunion we've all been waiting for: *Gutenberg! The Musical*

Alli Mauzey, of 2023 Best Musical Tony Award winner *Kimberly Akimbo*, "couldn’t tell you what [*Gutenberg! The Musical*] is about," but that [Andrew Rannells](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/andrew-rannells) and Josh Gad on stage together again thrills her enough to go.

That's high praise for the comedy skills of the pair, last seen together in the original 2011 cast of [*The Book of Mormon*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/127-the-book-of-mormon-tickets). And for those wondering, they now play hapless composers trying to pitch an inaccurate Broadway musical about Johannes Gutenberg, inventor of the printing press.

Mauzey's not alone in her excitement. "Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells are hilarious together," echoed *How to Dance in Ohio*'s Desmond Edwards. Added Jasmine Forsberg of *Here Lies Love*, "I had the pleasure of watching a studio run of the show, and my abs were sore from the constant laughter. Josh and Andrew are a comedic goldmine."

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## For the reunions you didn't know you needed: *I Need That*

This new comedy about a reclusive hoarder cleaning up his life sees the reunion of a celebrated creative duo. Pulitzer-nominated writer Theresa Rebeck and Tony-nominated director Moritz Von Stuelpnagel join forces once more following 2018's *Bernhardt/Hamlet*. 

“I love Theresa Rebeck’s writing, and her and Moritz Von Stuelpnagel seem to have a great time working together, said Reg Rogers of *Merrily We Roll Along*.

But that's not the only exciting duo you need to see. On stage, [Danny DeVito](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/danny-devito) stars as the hoarder Sam alongside his real-life daughter, Lucy DeVito.

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## For something old that feels new: *Purlie Victorious*

*Purlie Victorious* premiered on Broadway in 1961, starring playwright Ossie Davis and his wife, Ruby Dee, as a preacher and his aide in a scheme to reclaim his inheritance from an oppressive white landowner. But it hasn't been on Broadway since, so this revival — led by Tony winner Leslie Odom, Jr. and Tony nominee Kara Young — is all but new for many audiences today. “With so many heavy hitters, it is a must-see for me,” said [*Hadestown*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/14748-hadestown-tickets)'s Brit West.

"They are making history with this first ever revival of this play, and I cannot wait to see it!" said Sierra Boggess of *Harmony*. Echoed her co-star Chip Zien, "A great cast lead by the thrilling Leslie Odom, Jr. marking his return to Broadway. With the great [director] Kenny Leon at the helm, this is a 'comedy' that couldn't be timelier and a theatrical event not to be missed."

Lakisha May of *Jaja's African Hair Braiding* has plenty of love for this show already. “I saw a production at Spelman College when I was a student there," she said. "Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee are definitely inspirations — their love, their work, their talent, and their activism. And I can’t wait to see this Broadway cast play!”

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## For a blast from the past: *Back to the Future* and *Merrily We Roll Along*

Two shows on Broadway are taking audiences back in time this fall. The stage adaptation of *Back to the Future*, which opened in August, zips to 1985 and 1955 at 88 miles per hour. According to *Wicked*'s William Youmans, the man who makes it all happen — scientist Doc Brown, played by Roger Bart — is reason enough to go: "Roger Bart is one of the funniest actors alive."

A few blocks away, the first Broadway revival of *Merrily We Roll Along* tells the story of a crumbling 20-year friendship in reverse. Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez play the doomed trio of pals Frank, Charley, and Mary.

"I have a special affection for *Merrily We Roll Along*," said Amelia Cormack of *Hadestown*. "It was our last show at drama school, and I got to play Mary, so it’s a definite nostalgia moment. Plus, this cast is incredible.”

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## For an unexpected wave of emotion: *The Shark Is Broken*

This *Jaws*-inspired play, on through November 16, delivers great-white-sized laughs as it dramatizes the famous feud between Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider on set. What struck *Back to the Future* star Hugh Coles, though, was how moving it is: [Ian Shaw](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/interviews/ian-shaw-sinks-his-teeth-into-his-fathers-legacy-in-the-shark-is-broken) co-wrote and stars in *The Shark Is Broken* in his father's memory.

"I had the privilege of watching *The Shark is Broken* in London," Coles said. "You’d think the best speech in the show would be about the U.S.S. Indianapolis — but there’s a beautifully written, moving and powerfully delivered monologue about Shaw’s father that blows it out of the water (pun intended)."

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## For a niche story with universal appeal: *Jaja’s African Hair Braiding*

Jocelyn Bioh is known for her lighthearted, widely appealing comedies that shed light on the experiences of Black women in Africa and America. Her latest work, *Jaja’s African Hair Braiding*, tells a story of love, community, and gentrification by way of a group of women in the title Harlem salon.

"Jocelyn has an incredible gift of comedy (which we saw in *School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play*) that truly is necessary in this moment in time," said Leandra Ellis-Gaston of [*Six*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/20737-six-musical-tickets). "On top of that, this show speaks about a very niche and special experience that Black women, particularly in New York, have of getting our hair braided. We talk about representation in regards to seeing our Black bodies on stage, but it’s taking it a step forward to see and share our routine experiences on a Broadway stage."

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## For a full house of comedic talent: *The Cottage*

*Will & Grace*'s Eric McCormack, *Legally Blonde: The Musical*'s Laura Bell Bundy, *Saturday Night Live*'s Alex Moffat, *Tootsie*'s Lilli Cooper, and more all under one roof? You'll have to see this old-fashioned farce, about a web of infidelities unraveling, to believe it.

“I’m a fan of every actor in this cast — it’s a full roster of amazing comedians, all of whom I have admired for a long time," said Katie Rose Clarke of *Merrily We Roll Along*. "I also love that it’s an ensemble play. It’s right up my alley. It seems like they’ve created something really fun and special.”

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## For an immersive theatre experience: *Here Lies Love*

Immersive theatre — in which the audience participates in the show, which unfolds all around them — is rare on Broadway. But *Here Lies Love* turned the [Broadway Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/broadway-theatre) into a disco nightclub to tell the story of infamous dictator (and disco enthusiast) Imelda Marcos of the Philippines. An [all-Filipino cast](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/meet-the-all-filipino-here-lies-love-broadway-cast) stars. 

"I love the idea of fully immersing the audience into the show," said Jake Pedersen of [*Wicked*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/1-wicked-musical-tickets). "The whole company is stacked with incredible storytellers fueled by a powerful plot. A must-see for sure!"

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## For a royally good laugh: *Spamalot*

This musical based on *Monty Python and the Holy Grail* hasn't held court on Broadway since winning the Best Musical Tony Award in 2005. Broadway stars with fond memories of the movie, the Broadway premiere, or their former co-stars now headlining the revival are now planning to take their seats at the round table.

“I am most excited to see my dear, dear friends (and former co-workers at *Hamilton*), James Monroe Iglehart and Nik Walker, in *Spamalot*," said *Merrily We Roll Along*'s Krystal Joy Brown. "I cannot wait to get to enjoy them in all of their hilarious glory! Also, I grew up on *Monty Python*, so it’s a bit nostalgic, and who doesn’t want a good laugh and a good time at the theatre?”

Julie Benko, of *Harmony* added: "I remember bringing my sister to the original production back when I was in high school, and now, I can't wait to bring my husband. I suspect he's going to laugh so hard he pees himself and will then spend the following six months demanding shrubberies around the house."

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## For the next generation of Broadway: *How to Dance in Ohio*

This new musical, based on the Peabody Award-winning documentary about autistic young adults coming of age, is bringing many new faces to the world of Broadway. Director Sammi Cannold, writers Rebekah Greer Melocik and Jacob Yandura, choreographer Mayte Natalio, and all seven autistic lead actors make their debuts with this show.

“I'm excited to see a brand-new musical on Broadway, and I look forward to seeing how the team has adapted this beautiful story about human connection from the documentary to a musical," said Liana Hunt of *Back to the Future*. "I've heard bits of the music, and it sounds really beautiful. I also love that so many members of this show are making their Broadway debuts! There's something really special about that.”

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## For a timely, touching drama: *Prayer for the French Republic*

Joshua Harmon's epic drama, about multiple generations of a French Jewish family facing similar doubts about assimilation and safety, received near-universal acclaim for its 2021 Off-Broadway premiere. It's perhaps more poignant and relevant now, as the show prepares to begin Broadway performances in December.

"I saw it in its Off-Broadway run and was blown away by the writing, direction, the performances - everything," Benko said. "It's a complex look at contemporary Jewish life and we need those plays on Broadway now more than ever."

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## For Off-Broadway fun with bite: *Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors*

Off-Broadway theatres have a wealth of new fall shows, too, if you're looking for even more theatre to see beyond the Great White Way. One of them is *Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors*, a queer, comedic revamp of Bram Stoker's Gothic horror classic. 

"Arnie Burton is a stage comedy genius," *Purlie Victorious*'s Bill Timoney said of why he wants to see it. Burton is joined by four other actors who shapeshift between costumes and characters faster than a vampire turns into a bat.

Get [*Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/34162-dracula-a-comedy-of-terrors) now.

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## Other fall Broadway shows to see

These shows don't even cover all the exciting work on stage this fall. Other notable productions include [*My Window*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/25987-melissa-etheridge-my-window-tickets), an intimate solo show from Melissa Etheridge; [*Appropriate*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/31352-appropriate-tickets), the Broadway-debut play of Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins starring Sarah Paulson; and [*Danny and the Deep Blue Sea*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/32606-danny-and-the-deep-blue-sea), an Off-Broadway play with Broadway-caliber talent: [Christopher Abbott](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/christopher-abbott) and [Aubrey Plaza](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/aubrey-plaza) in her stage debut.

So follow the stars — the stars' recommendations, that is — and see all the Broadway fall season has to offer.

Get [tickets to Broadway shows](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/whats-on/broadway-shows) on New York Theatre Guide.

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Broadway fall preview: Stars share the shows they can't wait to see

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Cast members from this fall's hottest new shows and long-running hits share which new Broadway musicals and plays they're looking forward to this season.

The new musical [*Days of Wine and Roses*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/27504-days-of-wine-and-roses-tickets), based on the 1958 teleplay by JP Miller and the 1962 Warner Bros. film, will come to Broadway for a 16-week limited engagement this winter. Performances begin January 6 ahead of a January 28 opening night at [Studio 54](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/studio-54).

The *Days of Wine and Roses* musical premiered earlier this summer with Atlantic Theater Company, starring Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara and Tony nominee Brian d’Arcy James. The pair will reprise their roles as Joe and Kirsten, a 1950s couple who fall in love only to fall into alcoholism as well.

New York Theatre Guide's [review of the Off-Broadway production](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/reviews/days-of-wine-and-roses-off-broadway-review-brian-darcy-james-kelli-ohara) reads, "James hits all the right notes... Beyond her vocals, O’Hara’s assured and powerful acting really impresses."

Additional casting for the Broadway production has yet to be announced.

*Days of Wine and Roses* is the first collaboration between composer/lyricist Adam Guettel and bookwriter Craig Lucas since their celebrated 2005 musical *The Light in the Piazza*. Directing is Michael Greif, a four-time Tony nominee who will also be represented on Broadway this season with a musical adaptation of [*The Notebook*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/33744-the-notebook-the-musical).

The creative team also includes choreographers Sergio Trujillo and Karla Puno Garcia, scenic designer Lizzie Clachan, costume designer Dede Ayite, lighting designer Ben Stanton, sound designer Kai Harada, music director Kimberly Grigsby, orchestrator Guettel, additional orchestrator Jamie Lawrence, and hair and wig designer David Brian Brown.

Check back for information on *Days of Wine and Roses* tickets on New York Theatre Guide.

*Photo credit: Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James in Days of Wine and Roses off Broadway. (Photo by Ahron R. Foster)*

'Days of Wine and Roses' musical to open on Broadway

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Days of Wine and Roses on Broadway - NYC

Days of Wine and Roses on Broadway

Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara and Tony nominee Brian d’Arcy James will reprise their roles from the show's Off-Broadway world premiere earlier this year.

Shirine Babb will join the cast of [*A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/24254-a-beautiful-noise-tickets) on Broadway later this month. Babb begins performances on September 22 at the [Broadhurst Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/broadhurst-theatre).

Babb has previously performed in *The Piano Lesson*, *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*, and *Macbeth* on Broadway. She now assumes the role of the Doctor in *A Beautiful Noise* from original cast member Linda Powell, who plays her final performance September 21.

*A Beautiful Noise* tells the story of how Neil Diamond went from a poor kid in Brooklyn to a globally beloved, multi-award-winning musician. More than two dozen of [Diamond's hit songs](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/all-the-songs-in-a-beautiful-noise-on-broadway) feature in the show, including "Sweet Caroline" and "Song Sung Blue."

Get [*A Beautiful Noise* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/24254-a-beautiful-noise-tickets) now.

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*Photo credit: Shirine Babb. (Photo by Darnell Bennett)*

Shirine Babb joins 'A Beautiful Noise' Broadway cast

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A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical on Broadway - NYC

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical on Broadway

The actor will join the Neil Diamond bio-musical in the role of the Doctor, replacing Linda Powell, beginning on September 22 at the Broadhurst Theatre.

Run away with the circus! *Water for Elephants*, a musical adaptation of Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel, will premiere on Broadway this spring. The show will play the [Imperial Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/imperial-theatre) beginning on February 24, with opening night on March 21.

The novel and musical tell the story of Jacob Jankowski, who finds himself on a train with a traveling circus and starts his life over. The circus becomes his family save for ringmaster August, who threatens to derail Jacob’s life again as Jacob falls for Marlena, an acrobat and August’s wife.

Gruen’s novel was released in 2006, becoming a New York Times bestseller. The novel also received a 2011 film adaptation starring Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, Hal Holbrook, and Christoph Waltz.

The musical adaptation features a book by Rick Elice (*Jersey Boys*, *Peter And The Starcatcher*), and a score by PigPen Theatre Co. *Water for Elephants* premiered at Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, in June. Jessica Stone, the Tony-nominated director of *Kimberly Akimbo*, staged the production and returns for the Broadway premiere. 

The creative team, also carried over from Atlanta, includes circus designer Shana Carroll, choreographers Jesse Robb and Carroll, scenic designer Takeshi Kata, costume designer David Israel Reynoso, lighting designer Bradley King, sound designer Jessica Paz, projection designer David Bengali, hair and makeup designers Campbell Young Associates, puppet designer Camille Labarre, rigging designer Danny Zen, music supervisors and arrangers Mary-Mitchell Campbell and Benedict Braxton-Smith, and orchestrator Daryl Waters.

The cast of the Atlanta production included Stan Brown as Camel, Joe De Paul as Walter, Bryan Fenkart as August, Sara Gettelfinger as Barbara, Harry Groener as Mr. Jankowski, Isabelle McCalla as Marlena, Wade McCollum as Wade, and Ryan Vasquez as Jacob.

Casting for *Water for Elephants* on Broadway has yet to be announced.

[Check back for information on *Water for Elephants* tickets on New York Theatre Guide.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/34684-water-for-elephants-on-broadway)

*Photo credit: Water for Elephants in Atlanta. (Photo by Matthew Murphy)*

‘Water for Elephants’ musical to open on Broadway this spring

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The stage adaptation of Sara Gruen’s circus novel comes to the Imperial Theatre following a world-premiere production with Alliance Theatre in Atlanta.

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