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Book your stay at the Hudson Theatre! The Broadway venue has transformed into the historic Plaza Hotel for the first revival of Neil Simon's&nbsp;Plaza Suite. During the course of three acts, three couples navigate romantic ups and downs during their respective stays in the Plaza's Suite 719. All three are played by a <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news-features/get-to-know-sarah-jessica-parker-and-matthew-broderick-in-%E2%80%98plaza-suite%E2%80%99" target="_blank">real-life couple</a> with formidable talent and a rock-solid marriage: two-time Tony Award winner <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/actor-profile/matthew-broderick" target="_blank">Matthew Broderick</a> and Emmy-winning&nbsp;Sex and the City&nbsp;star <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/actor-profile/sarah-jessica-parker" target="_blank">Sarah Jessica Parker</a>.The pair, who met in the theatre, are sharing the Broadway stage for the first time since&nbsp;How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying&nbsp;in 1995. They first performed&nbsp;Plaza Suite&nbsp;together in Boston in 2020, but after the pandemic postponed the Broadway transfer, the show finally checked into the Hudson in February 2022. But Broderick and Parker won't be there for an extended stay —&nbsp;Plaza Suite&nbsp;only runs on Broadway through June 12. Learn all about the show's star-studded history and information about this production's venue and running time, then make your reservations for your own stay at the&nbsp;Plaza Suite.<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/plaza-suite" target="_blank">Get Plaza Suite&nbsp;tickets&nbsp;on New York Theatre Guide.</a><h2>What is&nbsp;Plaza Suite&nbsp;about?</h2>Plaza Suite&nbsp;is a play in three acts, each of which follows a completely different set of characters dealing with various romance-related mishaps. The joining factor is that they're all staying in Suite 719 of New York's Plaza Hotel at different times. Each act is named after the town its main characters are visiting from.The first act, "Visitor From Mamaroneck," centers on Sam and Karen Nash, a long-married couple who are falling out of love. Suite 719 was their honeymoon suite years before, and Karen plans the trip in an attempt to rekindle their romance. However, all does not go as planned, as the two end up more at odds than ever when Karen suspects that Sam is having an affair.In the second act, "Visitor From Hollywood," movie producer Jesse Kiplinger meets with Muriel Tate, a suburban housewife who used to date Jesse. He invites Muriel to Suite 719, and she's just interested in catching up with her old friend, even though she knows he has a penchant for flirting. Jesse, true to his reputation, is hoping to seduce Muriel and repeatedly tries.Finally, the third act,&nbsp;"Visitor From Forest Hills," centers on Roy and Norma Hubley, who are staying at the Plaza for their daughter Mimsey's wedding. Mimsey, scared to get married, has locked herself in the suite's bathroom and refuses to leave. Roy and Norma frantically try to get her out as the guests are arriving at the hotel for the ceremony.<h2>Where is&nbsp;Plaza Suite&nbsp;playing?</h2>Plaza Suite&nbsp;is at the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/hudson-theatre" target="_blank">Hudson Theatre</a>. The Hudson Theatre is located at&nbsp;141 West 44th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenue. It is simultaneously Broadway's oldest and newest theatre: It's the oldest because the building first opened for use in 1903. However, it stopped being used as a Broadway theatre in the 20th century and instead operated as a nightclub, movie theatre, and more, but it reopened as a Broadway theatre in 2017, making it the newest.<h2>How long is&nbsp;Plaza Suite?</h2>Plaza Suite&nbsp;is about 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission. This is the standard running time for a Broadway show, as most run between two and three hours. Most Broadway shows also have one 15- or 20-minute intermission. It is recommended that audiences eat before the show begins.<h2>What days is&nbsp;Plaza Suite&nbsp;playing?</h2>Plaza Suite&nbsp;typically plays eight performances a week at the Hudson Theatre on Broadway. Performances run Monday to Saturday through March, and then Tuesday to Sunday from April onward. There are two performances on Wednesdays and Saturdays. For the most up-to-date weekly performance schedule, please visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/plaza-suite" target="_blank">Plaza Suite&nbsp;page</a>&nbsp;on New York Theatre Guide.<h2>When did&nbsp;Plaza Suite&nbsp;premiere?</h2>Plaza Suite&nbsp;was Neil Simon's seventh play to get produced. Though the show was a success upon its 1968 premiere, it has never been revived on Broadway before now.<ul> <li>Early 1968:&nbsp;Plaza Suite&nbsp;had its world-premiere productions at two New England Theatres: the Shubert Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut, followed by the Colonial Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts.</li> <li>February 1968:&nbsp;Plaza Suite&nbsp;opens at Broadway's Plymouth Theatre (now the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre) on February 14, 1968. The show ran until&nbsp;October 3, 1970, closing&nbsp;after 1097 performances and two previews.&nbsp;George C. Scott and Maureen Stapleton starred.</li> <li>October 1968:&nbsp;Plaza Suite&nbsp;launches its first national tour, starring&nbsp;Forrest Tucker and Betty Garrett. The tour spent nearly eight months of its year-plus run in Chicago alone and ended on&nbsp;February 14, 1970.</li> <li>February 2020:&nbsp;Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker star in&nbsp;Plaza Suite&nbsp;at Boston's Colonial Theatre. The production was supposed to transfer to Broadway in the spring but was postponed amid the pandemic.</li> <li>February 2022: The first Broadway revival of&nbsp;Plaza Suite&nbsp;begins performances at the Hudson Theatre, with Broderick and Parker reassuming the leading roles as planned pre-pandemic.</li></ul><h2>Who wrote&nbsp;Plaza Suite?</h2>Neil Simon wrote&nbsp;Plaza Suite.&nbsp;Simon is the author of more than 30 plays, many of which he turned into screenplays. He won the 1991 Pulitzer Prize for his play&nbsp;Lost in Yonkers, and Tony Awards for&nbsp;Lost in Yonkers, The Odd Couple,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Biloxi Blues, along with a Lifetime Achievement Tony Award. He has received more Tony and Oscar nominations combined than any other writer, and in 1983, he became the only living playwright to have a <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/neil-simon-theatre" target="_blank">Broadway theatre named for him</a>. Simon died in 2018 at age 91.<h2>Plaza Suite&nbsp;characters</h2>Plaza Suite&nbsp;has six main characters (two per act) plus some supporting characters. Here are the principal characters of&nbsp;Plaza Suite&nbsp;and the act each appears in.<ul> <li>Sam Nash: The husband of Karen Nash, he appears in Act 1. He and Karen have fallen out of love, and he's suspected to be having an affair with his secretary.</li> <li>Karen Nash: Sam's wife, seen in Act 1. She books the trip to the Plaza Hotel because she and Sam honeymooned there, and she hopes the trip will reignite the spark in their marriage.</li> <li>Jesse Kiplinger: A caddish movie producer, seen in Act 2. He invites Muriel to his suite to flirt with and hopefully seduce her.</li> <li>Muriel Tate: A housewife and an old girlfriend of Jesse's. She just thinks Jesse invited her over to catch up, and that's all she plans to do, but he has other plans.</li> <li>Roy Hubley: One half of the couple that leads Act 3. He and his wife, Norma, spend the act trying to get their daughter, Mimsey, out of the bathroom on her wedding day.</li> <li>Norma Hubley: Roy's wife and Mimsey's mother. She joins Roy in trying to get Mimsey to leave the bathroom and attend her wedding.</li> <li>Mimsey Hubley: Roy and Norma's daughter. Terrified of getting married, she's locked herself in Suite 719's bathroom just before the ceremony is about to start, and she won't leave.</li></ul><h2>What awards has&nbsp;Plaza Suite&nbsp;won?</h2>Plaza Suite&nbsp;was nominated for three awards at the 1968 Tonys: Best Play, Best Direction of a Play, and&nbsp;Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play (for Maureen Stapleton). Mike Nichols won the Best Director prize, but the Best Play award went to Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, and Stapleton lost to Zoe Caldwell in&nbsp;The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.<h2>Major productions of&nbsp;Plaza Suite</h2>Plaza Suite&nbsp;hasn't had too many revivals, but that doesn't mean it's not a show worth reviving. It's more like a rare gem that audiences now have an equally rare chance to discover. Here are the major productions of&nbsp;Plaza Suite&nbsp;through the years.<ul> <li>1968 world premiere:&nbsp;Plaza Suite's world premiere took place at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut. The show played the Colonial Theatre in Boston right afterward.</li> <li>1968 Broadway premiere: The Broadway premiere of&nbsp;Plaza Suite&nbsp;ran at the Plymouth Theatre for&nbsp;1,099 total performances between 1968 and 1970. This is the only Broadway production of the show before now.</li> <li>1968 tour:&nbsp;Plaza Suite&nbsp;went on its first national tour from 1968 to 1970, coinciding with the Broadway run. The show stayed in Chicago for eight months alone.</li> <li>1969 West Coast production:&nbsp;Plaza Suite's first West Coast production made stops in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The production ran for just under six months.</li> <li>2022 Broadway revival: After a run at the Colonial Theatre, a&nbsp;Plaza Suite&nbsp;Broadway revival with&nbsp;Sarah Jessica&nbsp;Parker and Matthew Broderick was planned for spring 2020. The pandemic forced a two-year postponement, but the production is back in full swing in 2022.</li></ul><h2>Onscreen adaptations of Plaza Suite</h2>Plaza Suite&nbsp;has two film adaptations: one which was released in theatres in 1971, and another made for TV in 1987.<ul> <li>1971 film adaptation: Neil Simon adapted his own script into the screenplay, which Arthur Hiller directed. Walter Matthau played all three main male roles, but a different actress played each act's female lead (they were Maureen Stapleton, Barbara Harris, and Lee Grant). Simon himself ultimately said he didn't like the movie, acknowledging that having the same actor play multiple roles and setting all the action in one room worked better on stage than on screen. Some critics agreed with him, but others praised the film's comedy and performances.</li> <li>1987 TV movie: Carol Burnett produced and starred in this&nbsp;Plaza Suite&nbsp;adaptation. She played all three female leads, but a different actor played each male lead.</li></ul><h2>Celebrities that have appeared in Plaza Suite</h2>Plenty of celebrities have checked into Suite 719 on stage and screen since Simon penned his play in 1968. Here are the celebrities who have appeared in the various iterations of&nbsp;Plaza Suite.<ul> <li>Matthew Broderick: Broderick stars in the 2022&nbsp;Plaza Suite&nbsp;revival alongside his real-life spouse, Sarah Jessica Parker. The pair had previously performed the show in Boston. He is a stage-acting veteran, with over a dozen Broadway credits and two Tony Awards.</li> <li>Sarah Jessica Parker: Parker also leads the 2022 revival of&nbsp;Plaza Suite&nbsp;after performing the show with Broderick in Boston. She has also starred on and off Broadway in shows like&nbsp;Once Upon a Mattress,&nbsp;How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying&nbsp;(opposite Broderick), and more.</li> <li>Carol Burnett:&nbsp;The Carol Burnett Show&nbsp;host and trailblazing comedienne played all three female roles in a&nbsp;Plaza Suite&nbsp;TV movie in 1987. She has appeared on Broadway six times, beginning with&nbsp;Once Upon a Mattress&nbsp;as Princess Winnifred (a role Parker later assumed in a revival).</li> <li>Walter Matthau: Oscar-winning film actor starred in the 1971 film adaptation of&nbsp;Plaza Suite&nbsp;as all three male leads. He previously won a Tony for originating the role of Oscar Madison in another Simon play,&nbsp;The Odd Couple, on Broadway in 1965.</li> <li>Maureen Stapleton: Stapleton originated the female roles in Plaza Suite&nbsp;on Broadway and later starred as Karen Nash in the 1971 film adaptation. She has won the "Triple Crown of Acting," with an Oscar, Emmy, and two Tony Awards to her name, as well as a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA Award.</li></ul><h2>Fun facts about&nbsp;Plaza Suite</h2>A suite so famous must have plenty of history. Check out these Plaza Suite&nbsp;fun facts before you check into the theatre for the show.<ul> <li>Plaza Suite&nbsp;played only two preview performances on Broadway before its official opening night. Even with pre-Broadway engagements in other theatres, shows usually stay in Broadway previews for weeks to make changes and tighten up.&nbsp;Plaza Suite&nbsp;got good reviews, so the shortened preview time didn't hurt it after all.</li> <li>The Colonial Theatre in Boston was home to one of&nbsp;Plaza Suite's premiere productions back in 1968 before the show hit Broadway. More than 50 years later, that same theatre played host to the pre-Broadway run of the 2022 revival.</li> <li>Neil Simon originally wrote a fourth act for&nbsp;Plaza Suite.&nbsp;He cut it during pre-production, but he eventually expanded and adapted the act into its own movie,&nbsp;The Out-of-Towners, in 1970. The movie is about a couple traveling from Ohio to New York City's Waldorf Astoria hotel, and they encounter every imaginable mishap during their trip.</li> <li>Two real-life married couples have starred as the&nbsp;Plaza Suite&nbsp;couples together. Larry Parks and Betty Garrett led a bus-and-truck tour of the show from 1970-1971, and now Sarah Jessica&nbsp;Parker and Matthew Broderick lead the Broadway revival.</li></ul><h2>How to get&nbsp;Plaza Suite&nbsp;tickets</h2>Whether you're a fan of Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick or simply love romantic comedies, you'll enjoy the vacation from daily life that&nbsp;Plaza Suite&nbsp;has to offer, along with plenty of laughs. Reserve your stay at the Hudson Theatre for&nbsp;Plaza Suite before there's no vacancy.<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/plaza-suite" target="_blank">Plaza Suite&nbsp;tickets are available now. Get tickets to&nbsp;Plaza Suite&nbsp;on New York Theatre Guide today.</a>

Everything you need to know about 'Plaza Suite' on Broadway, starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

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Learn more about this hit Broadway revival of Neil Simon's classic farce starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker.

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The real-life celebrity couple leads this revival of Neil Simon's classic farce.

Everything the marquee lights touch will be his. The Cort Theatre, a 110-year-old Broadway venue, will be renamed the James Earl Jones Theatre after the Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning actor. The building was previously named for James Cort, the theatre impresario who opened the venue in December 1912."The Shubert Organization is so incredibly honored to put James — an icon in the theatre community, the Black community, and the American community — forever in Broadway's lights," said Robert E. Wankel, CEO and board chair of The Shubert Organization, which owns the theatre and made the name change.Jones's long career has spanned both stage and screen. He made his Broadway debut in 1957 as an understudy in&nbsp;The Egghead&nbsp;and originated his first role a year later, as Edward in&nbsp;Sunrise at Campobello&nbsp;at the Cort. He has appeared in 21 Broadway shows — his most recent being 2015's&nbsp;The Gin Game&nbsp;— and has earned three Tony Awards out of five nominations: two Best Actor prizes for&nbsp;The Great White Hope&nbsp;and&nbsp;Fences, and a Lifetime Achievement Special Award in 2017.He is also known for his extensive screen work, including voiceovers — he provided the voices of Mufasa in&nbsp;The Lion King&nbsp;and Darth Vader in&nbsp;Star Wars, which remain among his most well-known roles. For all his work, Jones has won a National Medal of the Arts, Kennedy Center Honor, and&nbsp;Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award. He is also technically one of few actors to achieve EGOT status, with at least one Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. He has not won a competitive Oscar, but the Academy awarded him a special honorary Academy Award for his many contributions to film.Jones is the only living artist to have a Broadway theatre named for them. Stephen Sondheim was the most recent artist to have that honor; he passed away in November 2021."For me standing in this very building sixty-four years ago at the start of my Broadway career, it would have been inconceivable that my name would be on the building today," Jones said in a statement. "Let my journey from then to now be an inspiration for all aspiring actors."The Cort Theatre has been undergoing renovations since 2020, and the work is expected to wrap in summer 2022. An official dedication ceremony will be held once the venue reopens for use, with a date to be announced.Photo credit: Joan Marcus

Broadway's Cort Theatre to be renamed for James Earl Jones

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Everything the marquee lights touch will be his. The Cort Theatre, a 110-year-old Broadway venue, will be renamed the James Earl Jones Theatre after the Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning actor. The building was previously named for James Cort, the...

Broadway's Cort Theatre to be renamed for James Earl Jones | New York Theatre Guide

The three-time Tony-winning actor has had a 60-plus year Broadway career.

Watching a celebrity in your favorite movie or TV show is fun, but nothing beats seeing a star you love perform live. At the movies, you see perfectly curated camera shots, but onstage, you get to see the unedited, raw talent of celebrities on Broadway as they disappear into their characters and weather whatever spills and surprises may come during a live performance. And you get to share in that one-of-a-kind experience — being in the same room as an A-list celebrity is just the icing on the cake.

This Broadway season, there are plenty of opportunities to see celebrities onstage. The big Broadway musicals get a lot of hype, but it's the Broadway plays that often have major stars in the leading roles, and usually for a limited time. Award-winning stars are returning to the Broadway stage this season, and plenty of other screen stars are making their Broadway debuts.

See star power on stage by going to these Broadway plays featuring celebrities — now's your chance to see them live before they step away from the stage for a while. You might discover your new favorite show while you're at the theatre.

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## *I Need That*

Best known for his screen career in projects like *Taxi* and *Matilda*, [Danny DeVito](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/danny-devito) is best known for playing eccentric everymen who are always entertaining. He's in his wheelhouse in his return to Broadway, playing Sam in Theresa Rebeck's comedy *I Need That*. He stars opposite his daughter Lucy as Sam, a reclusive hoarder who must clean up his house when threatened with eviction.

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## *An Enemy of the People*

Less than a year after the Jessica Chastain-led revival of *A Doll's House* hit Broadway, another starry revival of an Ibsen play moves onto the stage. *Succession*'s Jeremy Strong will play the title role in Ibsen's *An Enemy of the People*, about a doctor who becomes a public target after exposing contaminated water in a town's lucrative spa baths. The show marks Strong's first time on Broadway since his 2008 debut and since *Succession* made him an Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning household name.

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## *Appropriate*

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins's family comedy-drama marks the Pulitzer-nominated writer's Broadway debut. *Appropriate* also marks the return of Sarah Paulson to the stage for the first time in 10 years. Paulson has earned acclaim for her screen work in *American Horror Story*, *American Crime Story*, and more in the meantime. Now, she plays Toni in this show about a family uncovering dark secrets as they settle their late patriarch's estate.

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## *Mary Jane*

In 2017, Carrie Coon took on the title role of this Amy Herzog play about a struggling single mother. Now, Oscar nominee Rachel McAdams steps into the demanding role for the play's Broadway debut. McAdams makes her own Broadway debut with the play, adding to a stacked screen resume that includes films like *Spotlight* (which earned her an Oscar nomination), [*The Notebook*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/33744-the-notebook-the-musical) (which is getting a Broadway musical adaptation in spring 2024), and *The Time Traveler's Wife* (which just received a London musical adaptation in 2023).

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See these Broadway plays starring celebrities

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Watching a star in your favorite movie is fun, but nothing beats seeing celebrities on Broadway. Discover which stars are currently performing in New York..

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Broadway plays in 2022 are studded with stars of film, TV, stage, music, and comedy.

The Shubert house will transform into the White House this spring. A new play titled&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/potus-or-behind-every-great-dumbass-are-seven-women-trying-to-keep-him-alive" target="_blank">POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive</a>&nbsp;is set to premiere at Broadway's <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/shubert-theatre" target="_blank">Shubert Theatre</a> this spring. Los Angeles-based playwright Selina Fillinger makes her Broadway debut with the show, which will play a limited engagement from April 14 to August 14. Opening night is May 9.Five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman will direct&nbsp;POTUS&nbsp;on Broadway. She is best known for her work in musicals including&nbsp;The Producers, Contact, Show Boat, Crazy for You&nbsp;(all of which earned her Tonys for choreography and/or directing), and&nbsp;Anything Goes.&nbsp;POTUS, a political farce,&nbsp;marks Stroman's first time working on a Broadway play since&nbsp;Picnic&nbsp;in 1994.The starry cast includes Tony nominee Lilli Cooper, Screen Actor's Guild Award winner Lea DeLaria, Emmy Award winner and Dancing With the Stars&nbsp;pro Julianne Hough, SNL&nbsp;star Rachel Dratch, Suzy Nakamura, Tony winner Julie White, and Tony, Grammy, and Emmy winner Vanessa Williams.&nbsp;Hough, Dratch, and Nakamura are making their Broadway debuts. In addition, Anita Abdinezhad, Gisela Chípe, Jennifer Fouché and Lisa Helmi Johanson have been cast as standbys.The titular&nbsp;POTUS&nbsp;is&nbsp;a president who turns a public relations mishap into an international crisis, and the play centers around the women in his administration and inner circle who go to great lengths to keep him out of trouble."Selina's wickedly funny satire questions how complicit we really are in the woes of the world — and what would happen if we simply stood back instead of continuing to empower the leaders who got us to where we are in the first place," Stroman said in a statement.The creative team has also been announced.&nbsp;POTUS&nbsp;features&nbsp;scenic design by Tony Award winner Beowulf Boritt, costume design by Tony Award winner Linda Cho, lighting design by Sonoyo Nishikawa, sound design by Tony Award winner Jessica Paz, hair and wig Design by Cookie Jordan, and intimacy and fight direction by Rocio Mendez.Check back for information on&nbsp;POTUS tickets on New York Theatre Guide.

Vanessa Williams, Rachel Dratch, Lea DeLaria, more to star in 'POTUS' on Broadway

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POTUS on Broadway

The Shubert house will transform into the White House this spring. A new play titled POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive is set to premiere at Broadway's Shubert Theatre this spring.

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The comedy play, making its world premiere on Broadway, is written by Selina Fillinger and directed by Susan Stroman.

<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/for-colored-girls-who-have-considered-suicidewhen-the-rainbow-is-enuf" target="_blank">for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf</a>&nbsp;found its girls. The full cast has been named for the first Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange's choreopoem, which begins performances April 1 ahead of an April 20 opening night.The cast includes&nbsp;Amara Granderson as Lady in Orange, Tendayi Kuumba as Lady in Brown, Kenita R. Miller as Lady in Red, Okwui Okpokwasili as Lady in Green, Stacey Sargeant as Lady in Blue, Alexandria Wailes as Lady in Purple, and D. Woods as Lady in Yellow.for colored girls&nbsp;has also announced its creative team to join previously announced director/choreographer Camille A. Brown. She makes her Broadway directorial debut with&nbsp;for colored girls&nbsp;after choreographing the show at The Public Theater in 2019. The creative team also includes&nbsp;set designer Myung Hee Cho, costume designer Sarafina Bush, lighting designer Jiyoun Chang, sound designer Justin Ellington, projection designer Aaron Rhyne, and hair designer Cookie Jordan. Martha Redbone and Aaron Whitby have composed original music.for colored girls&nbsp;follows the sisterhood, struggle, and resilience of seven Black women living in a world shaped by racism and sexism. The women tell their stories through a blend of dance, music, song, and poetry in this "choreopoem," a term Shange coined upon creating the piece.for colored girls&nbsp;premiered off Broadway at The Public Theater in 1975 before transferring to the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/booth-theatre" target="_blank">Booth Theatre</a> on Broadway later that year. Now, the first Broadway revival of the show is returning to the same Broadway venue for a 20-week engagement.Check back for information on&nbsp;for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf&nbsp;tickets on New York Theatre Guide.

'for colored girls...' Broadway revival sets full cast

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For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When The Rainbow Is Enuf

for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf found its girls. The full cast has been named for the first Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange's choreopoem, which begins performances April 1 ahead of an April 20 opening night.

Tony nominee Camille A. Brown directs and choreographs the production.

Don't lose your head — there's a new Queen on Broadway. Joy Woods will join the cast of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/six" target="_blank">Six the Musical</a>&nbsp;on Broadway, a pop musical about the six wives of Henry VIII, as Catherine Parr from March 14. She replaces original Broadway cast member Anna Uzele, who plays her final performance on March 13.Woods most recently appeared as Chiffon in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/little-shop-of-horrors" target="_blank">Little Shop of Horrors</a>&nbsp;off Broadway, and she's appeared in the ensembles of the Encores! revival of&nbsp;Mack and Mabel&nbsp;at New York City Center and the virtual production of&nbsp;Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical. She is making her Broadway debut with&nbsp;Six.She joins original Broadway cast members&nbsp;Adrianna Hicks as Catherine of Aragon, Andrea Macasaet as Anne Boleyn, Abby Mueller as Jane Seymour, Brittney Mack as Anna of Cleves, and Samantha Pauly as Katherine Howard. The cast also includes Keirsten Nicole Hodgens, Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert, Courtney Mack, and Mallory Maedke as alternates.Six&nbsp;reimagines the wives of Henry VIII as a pop girl group, who compete over who got treated the worst in order to win leadership of the group. Along the way, the Queens demonstrate the power of sisterhood and tell their own stories and achievements beyond how they were "divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived."Creators Lucy Moss (who also co-directs with Jamie Armitage) and Toby Marlow created&nbsp;Six&nbsp;as college students in London, and the show has since become a hit around the world. After playing London's West End and touring in the U.K. and U.S.,&nbsp;Six&nbsp;began Broadway performances at the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/brooks-atkinson-theatre" target="_blank">Brooks Atkinson Theatre</a> in February 2020, and the show officially opened in October 2021 after being temporarily shuttered by the pandemic.<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/six" target="_blank">Get&nbsp;Six&nbsp;tickets now.</a>&nbsp;

Joy Woods joins 'Six' Broadway cast as Catherine Parr

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Don't lose your head — there's a new Queen on Broadway. Joy Woods will join the cast of Six the Musical on Broadway, a pop musical about the six wives of Henry VIII, as Catherine Parr from March 14. She replaces original Broadway cast member Anna Uzele...

She begins performances in the role March 14.

Celebrity couple <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/actor-profile/matthew-broderick" target="_blank">Matthew Broderick</a> and <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/actor-profile/sarah-jessica-parker" target="_blank">Sarah Jessica Parker</a> might be one of the most bonafide "power couples" in the entertainment industry. They've been married for 25 years, and their starring roles in films, TV shows, and theatre have earned them a massive combined fanbase and worldwide name recognition. Now the pair are joining forces onstage for the first time in 27 years in the first Broadway revival of Neil Simon's Plaza Suite at the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/hudson-theatre" target="_blank">Hudson Theatre</a>. The limited run of the play is scheduled to run through June 12. <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/plaza-suite" target="_blank">Plaza Suite tickets</a> are available on New York Theatre Guide.&nbsp;The classic 1968 farce is set in Suite 719 of New York's famed Plaza Hotel. Over the course of three acts, Broderick and Parker transform into a couple on the brink of divorce, a pair of former lovers tentatively reexploring their relationship, and anxious parents of an even more anxious bride. The happily long-married actors may not relate to their characters' problems, but their natural chemistry shines through each one nonetheless.From their 1991 meeting at a theatre company to starring in Plaza Suite in 2022, Broderick and Parker's theatrical and romantic histories are inextricably linked. If you only know them from the screen, learn all about their long journey on the stage below, and make your reservations for Plaza Suite before the couple checks out of the Hudson on June 12.<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/plaza-suite" target="_blank">Get Plaza Suite tickets now.</a><h2>Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's film and television careers&nbsp;</h2>Most people probably know and love Parker as Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City — a role that made her a household name and earned her two Emmy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. She's also starred in numerous, often romantic/comedic movies like Failure to Launch, Honeymoon in Vegas, New Year's Eve, and Hocus Pocus.&nbsp;Broderick also has his own diverse film and TV career, from his breakout title role in Ferris Bueller's Day Off when he was 23-years-old to films like the comedy The Cable Guy, the animated classic The Lion King, the war flick Glory, and more.<h2>Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick met in the theatre.</h2>Broderick and Parker's relationship is a banner example of an enduring "showmance." You may know the pair as Hollywood stars, but did you know they met through a theatre company? Sarah Jessica Parker's brothers, Toby and Pippin Parker, founded a theatre company called Naked Angels in 1986. Broderick was already a Tony-winning Broadway actor by then, but got involved with the new company to hone his craft. While there, Broderick met Parker in 1991. The rest is history.The couple has amassed their own formidable roster of Broadway and Off-Broadway credits. Broderick earned a Featured Actor Tony Award (and became the youngest actor to do so) for playing Eugene in Neil Simon's Biloxi Blues before he starred in the film adaptation. He'd first played the role in the prequel Brighton Beach Memoirs before it, too, was turned into a film. And Parker, a triple threat like her husband, has performed on Broadway in shows like Once Upon a Mattress and, as a child, in Annie as everyone's favorite redheaded orphan.<h2>Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick performed onstage together for the first time in 1995.</h2>Though Broderick and Parker didn't perform together at Naked Angels, it was only a matter of time before the theatre couple shared the stage. That time came in 1995, when Broderick headlined a Broadway revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying as J. Pierrepont Finch. He departed the show a few months after winning his second Tony Award for the role — but then his soon-to-be-wife was cast as Rosemary Pillkington, Finch's love interest. Broderick made a four-month return to the show so he could star alongside Parker, marking the only time they'd star onstage together until Plaza Suite.<h2>Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick are married.</h2>Broderick and Parker got married on May 19, 1997 after dating for six years. Fittingly for a couple who met in the theatre, they reportedly played plenty of show tunes at the wedding reception. Nearly 25 years later, their romance has brought them three children and countless other onstage and offstage successes.&nbsp;<h2>Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick star in Plaza Suite.</h2>Broderick and Parker individually appeared on stage intermittently throughout the 21st century. Broderick spent more time at the theatre than Parker, as she focused on Sex and the City, her other film and TV roles, and her production company.&nbsp;In 2020, they took the stage together for the first time since 1995, starring as the three couples of Plaza Suite in Boston. Those include Sam and Karen Nash, a long-married couple whose romance is dying; Jesse Kiplinger and Muriel Tate, old flames with different levels of interest in rekindling that spark; and Roy and Norma Hubley, parents whose daughter has locked herself in the bathroom just before she's due to get married.Plaza Suite was supposed to make an immediate transfer to Broadway, but that engagement was postponed until 2022 due to the pandemic. Now, after two years, Plaza Suite is finally checking into the Hudson Theatre. Sex and the City fans, who know Parker as the perpetually single Carrie Bradshaw, will get to see her in a whole new light as she tackles three onstage romances with her real-life husband.And whether you're a longtime fan of Broderick's landmark comedic career, from Ferris Bueller to The Producers to The Odd Couple, or have only seen his dramatic performances, you'll enjoy seeing him do what he does best in this farce.It's been more than 25 years since Broderick and Parker last performed on stage together. Come for the world-class actors returning to their theatrical roots, and stay for plenty of laughs and plenty of love.<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/plaza-suite" target="_blank">See Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick in Plaza Suite on Broadway. Get tickets to Plaza Suite on New York Theatre Guide.</a>

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Celebrity couple Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker might be one of the most bonafide "power couples" in the entertainment industry. They've been married for 25 years, and their starring roles in films, TV shows, and theatre have earned them...

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The real-life couple are starring on Broadway for the first time in 27 years in the revival of the Neil Simon comedy.

How did the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz become so wicked? The Wicked musical answers that question. The musical, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman, takes place in the land of Oz before Dorothy's arrival.&nbsp;The show is about two young witches: Elphaba, whose skin is green, and Glinda, who is blonde and beautiful. They dislike each other at first but soon form an unlikely bond. The musical follows them from their girlhood friendship and explains how Elphaba became the Wicked Witch and Glinda became the Good Witch.&nbsp;Wicked may be based on The Wizard of Oz and the Gregory Maguire novel Wicked, but the musical has become its own cultural phenomenon due to its moving portrayal of female friendship and its memorable songs, from "Defying Gravity" to "For Good." Not to mention the special effects, from Glinda's descent from the sky in a sea of bubbles, to Elphaba flying on her broomstick. Wicked is not just a fresh story about two well-known characters, it's also a spectacular megamusical.Come on down to the Ozdust Ballroom and learn more about Wicked, with characters, running time, songs, and behind-the-scenes history of how the show was made.&nbsp;

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<h2>What is Wicked&nbsp;about?</h2>Wicked is based on the 1995 Gregory Maguire novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. The book is a revisionist take on The Wizard of Oz,&nbsp;both the L. Frank Baum novel and the Judy Garland-led film.In the musical, which takes place before Dorothy Gale arrives in Oz, the young wicked witch, named Elphaba, is an outcast because of her atypical green skin. She meets a young Galinda (later Glinda) while studying magic at Shiz University. In contrast to Elphaba, Glinda is blonde and conventionally beautiful. The two get paired as roommates and are initially enemies, but they eventually become best friends.&nbsp;The two are driven apart when Elphaba discovers that the man behind the curtain, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, is actually a fraud. The Wizard wants to turn the talking, intelligent animals of Oz into unintelligible beasts. Elphaba's discovery of the corruption in Oz, and her fight against it, gets her painted as a Wicked Witch, as the citizens of Oz are convinced to stand by the Wizard. Elphaba's crusade also tests Glinda and Elphaba's friendship, as Glinda is torn between following the rules in Oz or standing by her friend.Wicked is about female friendship, discrimination, governmental corruption, and the musical shows how the iconic characters in The Wizard of Oz (not just the witches, but the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion, too) came to be.&nbsp;<h2>Where is Wicked playing?</h2>Wicked is currently running at the Gershwin Theatre, located at 222 West 51st Street, between Broadway and Ninth Avenue. The Gershwin Theatre is named after famed composers George and Ira Gershwin. It is the largest theatre on Broadway, with 1,933 seats.<h2>How long is Wicked?</h2>Wicked runs 2 hours and 45 minutes with one 15-minute intermission. This is a standard running time for a Broadway musical. It's recommended that you eat before the show.&nbsp;<h2>What days is Wicked playing?</h2>Wicked plays eight performances a week at the Gershwin Theatre. The show typically runs Tuesday to Sunday, and sometimes there are two performances on Saturday, as well as either Wednesday or Sunday depending on the week. Wicked is dark on Monday. For the complete weekly performance schedule and up-to-date show times, please visit the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/wicked" target="_blank">Wicked page</a> to learn more.

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<h2>When did Wicked premiere?</h2>Wicked began in 1996, when Stephen Schwartz was on vacation in Hawaii with his friend, songwriter John Bucchino. There Bucchino recommended that Schwarz read Gregory Maguire's book Wicked. Schwartz did just that. He immediately fell in love with the idea of a musical about the Wicked Witch of the West and called his agent to get the rights to the book. Unfortunately, Maguire had sold the adaptation rights to the book to Universal Pictures, who wanted to make a film. However, Schwartz eventually succeeded, and the hit musical was born.<ul> <li>1998: Schwartz successfully persuades Maguire to give him the rights to Wicked. He also got Universal president Marc Platt on board to help produce the musical. Schwartz then connected with screenwriter Winnie Holzman to write the book for Wicked.</li> <li>2000: Wicked is developed through a series of workshops. Kristin Chenoweth reads for the role of Glinda, and Stephanie J. Block reads for Elphaba. Elphaba is then recast with Idina Menzel. Joe Mantello also came on board as director, Wayne Cilento as choreographer, and David Stone as producer.</li> <li>2003: Wicked has its first full production in San Francisco in May. Reception was mixed, with many saying Chenoweth's Glinda overshadowed Menzel's Elphaba. The musical is retooled, with some songs cut and new songs added, and Wicked opens on Broadway in October. On Broadway, Joel Grey joins the cast as the Wizard. Wicked continues to run to this day.&nbsp;</li> <li>2005: Wicked launches its first U.S. tour. Stephanie J. Block leads the cast as Elphaba, and Kendra Kassebaum is Glinda. The first sit-down production of Wicked also opens in Chicago at the Oriental Theatre, with Ana Gasteyer as Elphaba and Kate Reinders as Glinda. The Chicago production would run until 2009.</li> <li>2006: Wicked opens in London's West End at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, with Idina Menzel reprising the role of Elphaba and Helen Dallimore joining as Glinda. The West End production of Wicked is still running.</li> <li>2008: The first Australian production of Wicked opens at the Regent Theatre before going on tour.&nbsp;</li> <li>2011: Wicked goes on its Asia tour, beginning in Singapore's Grand Theater. It plays in the Philippines and South Korea.&nbsp;</li> <li>2013: The first Wicked U.K. tour begins at the Palace Theatre in Manchester. It would run until 2015.</li> <li>Other productions: Wicked has also played in other countries including Germany, Finland, Brazil, Mexico, and Japan. Non-replica productions (those that don't copy the staging of the original Broadway production) have also gone up in Finland, Denmark, Germany, and South Korea — with new costumes and special effects. Elphaba has truly defied gravity around the world.</li></ul><h2>Who wrote Wicked?</h2>Wicked features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman.Schwartz is a prolific stage and screen composer. On stage, his musicals include Pippin and Godspell. Schwartz is also known for writing the songs for the Disney films Pocahontas and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, as well as the DreamWorks animated film The Prince of Egypt (Schwartz has also adapted the latter two into stage musicals). Schwartz has won one Tony Award, three Academy Awards, and one Golden Globe Award.Winnie Holzman is a screenwriter who received an Emmy nomination for the ABC teen series &acirc;&#128;&#139;My So-Called Life. Her other television writing credit is on Once and Again. Aside from Wicked, Holzman has written one other musical, Birds of Paradise, which was produced off Broadway in 1987.<h2>Wicked characters</h2>The two lead characters of Wicked are Elphaba and Glinda, but the cast includes many other memorable characters, including some all-new names among the classic Wizard of Oz&nbsp;characters. Below are the main characters in the show and notable people who have played them.<ul> <li>Elphaba: An outcast in Oz because of her green skin, Elphaba is stubborn and strong-willed, with a strong moral compass. She and Glinda dislike each other at first, but the two grow into best friends. Some of the notable actors who've played Elphaba include Idina Menzel, Stephanie J. Block, Ana Gasteyer, Eden Espinosa, Carmen Cusack, Caissie Levy, and Lindsay Mendez.</li> <li>Glinda: Bright and bubbly, Glinda is Elphaba's best friend. But while Elphaba is willing to break the rules, Glinda chooses to follow them, and that causes conflict in the pair's friendship. Some of the notable actors who've played Glinda include Kristin Chenoweth, Megan Hilty, Patti Murin, Katie Rose Clarke, and Annaleigh Ashford.</li> <li>Fiyero: Fiyero is handsome and just wants to have a good time. Glinda originally falls for him, but he falls for Elphaba. The actors who've played Fiyero include Norbert Leo Butz, Aaron Tveit, Taye Diggs, and Justin Guarini.&nbsp;</li> <li>The Wizard: The ruler of Oz, the Wizard has a frightening reputation, but he actually calls himself a "sentimental man." Notable actors who've played the Wizard include Joel Grey and Ben Vereen.&nbsp;</li> <li>Madame Morrible: The headmistress of Shiz, Madame Morrible assigns Elphaba and Glinda as roommates. She sees the potential in Elphaba to be a powerful witch, but she later becomes the Wizard's press secretary turns on Elphaba when she exposes his corruption.</li> <li>Nessarose: Elphaba's younger sister, who uses a wheelchair and who is gifted with a pair of red ruby slippers. Nessarose is in love with Boq, who is in love with Glinda.&nbsp;</li> <li>Boq: A munchkin who is in love with Glinda but stays with Nessarose out of obligation.</li> <li>Doctor Dillamond: A professor at Shiz who, as a talking animal, faces discrimination and the impending loss of his ability to speak. He inspires Elphaba to rebel against the Oz order.&nbsp;</li></ul>

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<h2>Wicked&nbsp;songs</h2>From "Defying Gravity" to "Popular,"&nbsp;Wicked is full of show-stopping anthems that even casual theatre fans will recognize. From upbeat songs like "Dancing Through Life" to emotional ballads like "For Good," the Wicked&nbsp;songs cover emotions from hope to loss to love in one short show. Here are all the songs you'll hear when you see&nbsp;Wicked&nbsp;on Broadway.<h3>Act One</h3><ul> <li>"No One Mourns the Wicked" - Glinda, Witch's Father, Witch's Mother, Midwife, Ensemble</li> <li>"Dear Old Shiz" - Ensemble</li> <li>"The Wizard and I" - Madame Morrible, Elphaba</li> <li>"What is This Feeling?" - Glinda, Elphaba, Ensemble</li> <li>"Something Bad" - Dr. Dillamond, Elphaba</li> <li>"Dancing Through Life" - Fiyero, Glinda, Boq, Nessarose, Elphaba, Ensemble</li> <li>"Popular" - Glinda</li> <li>"I'm Not That Girl" - Elphaba</li> <li>"One Short Day" - Elphaba, Glinda, Emerald City Citizens</li> <li>"A Sentimental Man" - The Wizard</li> <li>"Defying Gravity" - Elphaba, Glinda, Ensemble</li></ul><h3>Act Two</h3><ul> <li>"No One Mourns the Wicked (Reprise)" - Ensemble</li> <li>"Thank Goodness" - Glinda, Madame Morrible, Ensemble</li> <li>"The Wicked Witch of the East" - Elphaba, Nessarose, Boq</li> <li>"Wonderful" - The Wizard and Elphaba</li> <li>"I'm Not That Girl (Reprise)" - Glinda</li> <li>"As Long As You're Mine" - Elphaba, Fiyero</li> <li>"No Good Deed" - Elphaba</li> <li>"For Good" - Glinda and Elphaba</li> <li>&acirc;&#128;&#139;&acirc;&#128;&#139;"March of the Witch Hunters" - Boq, Ensemble</li> <li>"Finale" - Elphaba, Glinda, Ensemble</li></ul><h2>What awards has Wicked won?</h2>Like Glinda herself, Wicked is very popular. Below are some of the awards that Wicked has won.&nbsp;<ul> <li>Tony Awards: Wicked received three Tony Awards, including Best Actress in a Musical, Best Scenic Design, and Best Costume Design. The show was nominated for 10 total, including Best Musical.</li> <li>Drama Desk Award: Wicked&nbsp;won seven Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Lyrics, Outstanding Book of a Musical, Outstanding Director of a Musical, Outstanding Orchestrations, Outstanding Set Design, and Outstanding Costume Design.</li> <li>Grammy Awards: Wicked won the Best Musical Show Album Award.</li></ul><h2>Major productions of Wicked</h2>Since its premiere in 2003 on Broadway, Wicked has been dancing through life around the world. Here are some of the notable productions of Wicked, with some behind-the-scenes facts.<ul> <li>2003 Broadway production: Idina Menzel originated the role of Elphaba in&nbsp;Wicked. But the road to Oz wasn't always paved with yellow bricks. In one performance of the show, Menzel fell through a trap door and broke her ribs. That didn't dampen her love of the show; Menzel went on to play Elphaba in London and continues to sing "Defying Gravity" at her concerts.</li> <li>2006 London production: Aside from Menzel, the entire cast of the London production is different from the Broadway one. Menzel played Elphaba for four months in London before she was replaced by Kerry Ellis.</li> <li>2006 Japanese production: This production is notable because it's only 30 minutes long and plays at the Universal Studios Japan theme park. Fiyero, Madame Morrible, Boq, Nessarose, and Doctor Dillamond are cut from the production.&nbsp;</li> <li>2018 Wicked&nbsp;tribute: NBC airs "A Very Wicked Halloween: Celebrating 15 Years on Broadway." This special was hosted by Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth. Ariana Grande, Pentatonix, Adam Lambert, and Ledisi perform songs from the musical. The evening ends with Menzel and Chenoweth singing "For Good," joined by other notable Elphabas and Glindas from the show's history.&nbsp;</li> <li>2021 PBS special: PBS airs a Wicked concert special, also with Chenoweth and Menzel as hosts. Rita Moreno, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana DeBose, Gavin Creel, Ali Stroker, Amber Riley, Mario Cantone, Jennifer Nettles, Stephanie Hsu, Alex Newell, Issac Powell, and Gabrielle Ruiz perform songs from the musical.</li></ul>

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<h2>Onscreen adaptations of Wicked</h2>A film adaptation has been in the works since 2004 with Universal Pictures. In February 2021, Jon M. Chu, who directed the&nbsp;In the Heights&nbsp;film, signed on to direct the Wicked film. In November 2021, the two lead cast members were announced: Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Grammy winner Ariana Grande as Glinda. Production is set to begin on Wicked in summer 2022 in the U.K. Idina Menzel said in an interview that she and Kristin Chenoweth were now too old to play the characters they created.<h2>Fun facts about Wicked</h2>From how to get Elphaba's iconic green makeup to how Wicked is different from the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news-features/check-out-these-broadway-and-off-broadway-shows-based-on-books" target="_blank">novel on which it's based</a>, here are some facts about Wicked that every Ozian should know.&nbsp;<ul> <li>The Wicked Witch of the West is actually nameless in The Wizard of Oz film and books. Gregory Maguire, in his novel Wicked, gave her the name Elphaba based on L. Frank Baum's initials: L.F.B. is El-pha-ba.</li> <li>Wicked is based on the Maguire novel of the same name but deviates from it substantially. For one, the novel primarily follows Elphaba, while the musical is about the friendship between Elphaba and Glinda. It also has a happier ending and less adult content than the novel. Maguire loves the musical, saying that "the story is about a friendship between two girls, there's no arguing that that is a very appealing aspect of the play and a good argument why people want to see it again and again."&nbsp;</li> <li>Stephen Schwartz convinced Gregory Maguire to give him the rights to Wicked by showing him the opening song of the show, "No One Mourns the Wicked." Thank goodness!</li> <li>Like Glinda, Wicked was popular immediately. The musical made back its $14 million investment in just 15 months (musicals usually take two or three years to recoup their money on Broadway, and most musicals don't recoup at all). In 2017, Wicked became Broadway's second highest-grossing musical, behind <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/the-phantom-of-the-opera" target="_blank">The Phantom of the Opera</a>.</li> <li>Stephen Schwartz wrote the role of Glinda for Kristin Chenoweth, with her personality influencing the character. The role was originally a peripheral one, but because of Chenoweth, Wicked became more about the friendship between Glinda and Elphaba.</li> <li>Stephanie J. Block was the first choice for Elphaba. But at the time, Block had no major stage credits, and the team could not put their musical on the shoulders of an unknown actress. So Idina Menzel, who had become a musical theatre star because of Rent, was cast as Elphaba. Block would eventually play Elphaba on the first national tour of Wicked, as well as on Broadway from 2007-2008. And now she and Menzel are both Tony winners — how wonderful!</li> <li>There are 450 costumes, 240 pairs of handmade shoes, and 90 wigs in Wicked. It also takes half an hour for the actress playing Elphaba to put on her green makeup every night. The makeup used for Elphaba is available over the counter: It's Chromacake from MAC in the shade "landscape green." So it's easy for anyone to be Elphaba for Halloween!</li></ul><h2>How to get Wicked tickets</h2>If you are a fan of The Wizard of Oz&nbsp;or&nbsp;want to see a moving musical about female friendship, Wicked will leave you changed for good. Whether by broomstick, flying monkey, or a walk on the yellow brick road, get to the Gershwin to see one of Broadway's biggest blockbusters of the 21st century.

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How did the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz become so wicked? The Wicked musical answers that question. Learn more about the popular musical.

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After an Off-Broadway engagement at <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/linda-gross-theater" target="_blank">Atlantic Theater Company</a>, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/kimberly-akimbo" target="_blank">Kimberly Akimbo</a> will transfer to Broadway in fall 2022. Kimberly Akimbo will begin previews at an unnamed theatre on October 12, ahead of an opening night on November 10.The Kimberly Akimbo musical is based on David Lindsay-Abaire's 2003 play of the same name. The musical follows the title character, Kimberly, a New Jersey teen who looks like a septuagenarian. Her aging disease means she has to deal with family secrets, borderline personalities, and felony charges, but ultimately she just wants happiness.In a <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/reviews/kimberly-akimbo-off-broadway-review" target="_blank">four star review of Kimberly Akimbo for New York Theatre Guide</a>, our critic said: "The show gives you something to chew on as it looks at life, death, and what comes in-between. Watching a new show that satisfies and surprises never gets old."The Off-Broadway cast of Kimberly Akimbo will star in the Broadway production. Victoria Clark plays the title role, and the cast includes Justin Cooley, Steven Boyer, Alli Mauzey, Bonnie Milligan, Olivia Elease Hardy, Fernell Hogan, Michael Iskander and Nina White.Kimberly Akimbo features a book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, and music by Jeanine Tesori. Jessica Stone directs, and choreography is by Danny Mefford. Additional creative team members will be announced at a later date.Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway will open at a theatre owned by the Shubert Organization. Details will be revealed in due course.Photo credit: Kimberly Akimbo cast (Photo by Ahron Foster)

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After an Off-Broadway engagement at Atlantic Theater Company, Kimberly Akimbo will transfer to Broadway in fall 2022. Kimberly Akimbo will begin previews at an unnamed theatre on October 12, ahead of an opening night on November 10.

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Join the disco inferno! Performances of&nbsp;Tina: The Tina Turner Musical&nbsp;are now scheduled through November 20, 2022, with tickets available now. <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/tina-the-tina-turner-musical" target="_blank">Get&nbsp;Tina: The Tina Turner Musical&nbsp;tickets.</a>Tina&nbsp;tells the story of how Tina Turner, born Anna Mae Bullock, went from a humble church singer in Nutbush, Tennessee to the star of the Ike &amp; Tina Revue, and finally to a solo artist who trailblazed a legendary career after breaking free from her abusive husband.Tina: The Tina Turner Musical&nbsp;has been rollin' on Broadway since 2019, when the show arrived at the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/lunt-fontanne-theatre" target="_blank">Lunt-Fontanne Theatre</a> after premiering in London's West End. In a four-star <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/reviews/review-of-tina-the-tina-turner-musical-starring-adrienne-warren-on-broadway" target="_blank">New York Theatre Guide review</a>, our critic said, "In the case of Tina -- which tells of her own submission but then defiance of her abusive mentor and husband Ike ... there's a strong dramatic spine that makes it feel particularly earned and respected, and a necessary release for the audience, too."Adrienne Warren played the Queen of Rock and Roll and won the Tony Award for her performance. Nkeki Obi-Melekwe, who played Tina in the West End, now performs the role on Broadway, with Kayla Davion as Tina at some performances. The principal cast also includes&nbsp;Nick Rashad Burroughs as Ike, NaTasha Yvette Williams as Zelma, Tony Award nominee Myra Lucretia Taylor as Gran Georgeanna and Jessica Rush as Rhonda.&nbsp;The creative team includes&nbsp;direction by Tony Award nominee Phyllida Lloyd; choreography by Tony Award nominee Anthony van Laast; book by Katori Hall (Tony Award nominee and Pulitzer Prize winner), with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins; set and costume design by Tony Award nominee Mark Thompson; musical supervision, additional music and arrangements by Nicholas Skilbeck; lighting by Tony Award nominee Bruno Poet; sound by Tony Award nominee Nevin Steinberg; projection design by Tony Award nominee Jeff Sugg; orchestrations by Tony Award nominee Ethan Popp; wigs, hair, and makeup design by Drama Desk Award winner Campbell Young Associates; and music direction by Alvin Hough Jr.<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/tina-the-tina-turner-musical" target="_blank">Get&nbsp;Tina: The Tina Turner Musical&nbsp;tickets now.</a>

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Join the disco inferno! Performances of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical are now scheduled through November 20, 2022, with tickets available now. Get Tina: The Tina Turner Musical tickets.

A new block of tickets is available to see the life story of Tina Turner on stage.

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)*

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Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway

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.

![hamilton leslie-1200x600-NYTG](//images.ctfassets.net/6pezt69ih962/48lv8PPFBMbyYXlL4XYopo/d5492fcc6972f7f807ac5b49d34b3a32/hamilton_leslie-1200x600-NYTG.jpg)

## *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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Leslie Odom, Jr. theatre roles we love

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Purlie Victorious on Broadway

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.

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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.

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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.

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*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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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."

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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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