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Make no bones about it! Dominique Morisseau's play&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/skeleton-crew">Skeleton Crew</a>&nbsp;will offer $30 rush tickets for the entirety of its Broadway run. The show, mounted by&nbsp;Manhattan Theatre Club, will perform at the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/samuel-j-friedman-theatre">Samuel J. Friedman Theatre</a> from December 21 to February 20, with an opening night of January 12.<a href="https://www.todaytix.com/nyc/shows/24217">Skeleton Crew&nbsp;Rush tickets</a> will become available at 10 a.m. each performance day on the TodayTix app. A limited number of tickets will be made available for that day's performance and are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Each user can request one or two tickets. Before their chosen performance, users must&nbsp;"unlock" the rush program by posting about it on social media.Tony Award winner&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/actor-profile/phylicia-rashad">Phylicia Rashad</a> leads the cast of&nbsp;the Broadway premiere of&nbsp;Skeleton Crew​ as the blue-collar worker Faye. The play is set in 2008 Detroit, when the only auto plant left in the city is also about to close. The bonds and loyalties&nbsp;between the employees there, who support each other like a family, are tested now that their jobs are at stake.<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/skeleton-crew">Get&nbsp;Skeleton Crew&nbsp;tickets now.</a>

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The show will run from December 21 to February 20.

Though most Broadway and Off-Broadway shows require all audiences to be vaccinated, per guidance from New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and the Broadway League, some theatregoers with vaccine exemptions can still opt to take a test in order to attend a performance.In addition, cautious theatregoers may want to get tested before attending a show, even if they don't feel sick. But if you get last-minute show tickets and want to get tested, you might not know where to go on short notice. Read below to find out about what kinds of tests are available and where to get tested before attending a show in the Theatre District.<h2>What are the testing requirements for Broadway shows?</h2>Broadway shows and most Off-Broadway shows only allow theatregoers&nbsp;with a legitimate medical or religious exemption from vaccination to get a Covid-19 test instead. Otherwise, Broadway&nbsp;theatres require all audiences to be vaccinated through February 28, 2022.&nbsp;Learn more about the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news-features/broadway-vaccine-rules-new-york-shows-covid-vaccinations">vaccination requirements at&nbsp;New York shows</a> as well as the newest&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news-features/what-the-new-theatre-vaccine-guidelines-mean-for-kids">vaccination requirements for kids</a>, which require children ages 5-11 to be at least partially vaccinated.Certain non-Broadway events may have their own additional rules, including only allowing vaccinated audiences or requiring proof of a recent negative test in addition to vaccination.<h2>What kind of test do I need to take before attending a show?</h2>There are two main types of Covid-19 tests: an antigen test and a PCR test. An antigen test returns results within hours, while a PCR test can take up to a few days for the results to come back. For those with an exemption from vaccination, most shows allow proof of either a negative rapid test from within 6 hours of the show or a negative PCR test from within 72 hours of the show. All Broadway shows and most Off-Broadway shows use this timing.<h2>What if my test comes back positive before a show?</h2>Do not attend the show if you are sick; venues will not allow you inside if you present a positive test result. Most shows offer refunds or exchanges if you cannot attend a show for Covid-related reasons. <a href="https://support.nytg.com/support/tickets/new">Contact the New York Theatre Guide guest services team</a> to assist you if you bought your tickets here. Otherwise, contact your respective ticket seller.<h2>Where can&nbsp;I get a Covid-19 test before a Broadway show?</h2>We've compiled a list of&nbsp;testing sites in the Theatre District below. Many&nbsp;Covid-19 tests&nbsp;in New York are offered free of charge whether or not you have insurance. Learn about&nbsp;which types of tests each site&nbsp;offers (rapid antigen tests, PCR tests, or both) and which Broadway theatres are closest to each site.<h3>CTS Mobile Testing</h3>CTS has two mobile testing sites in Times Square: one between West 44th and 45th Streets&nbsp;and one between West 47th and 48th Streets. CTS offers both rapid and PCR tests&nbsp;free of charge. The CTS mobile testing sites are open from 9 a.m. to&nbsp;1 a.m. Monday to Saturday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sunday. No appointment is needed.Nearby theatres to 44th and Broadway:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/minskoff-theatre">Minskoff Theatre</a>, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/shubert-theatre">Shubert Theatre</a>, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/booth-theatre">Booth Theatre</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/imperial-theatre">Imperial Theatre</a>, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/bernard-b-jacobs-theatre">Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre</a>, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/golden-theatre">Golden Theatre</a>, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/gerald-schoenfeld-theatre">Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre</a>, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/music-box-theatre">Music Box Theatre</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/majestic-theatre">Majestic Theatre</a>, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/lyceum-theatre">Lyceum Theatre</a>, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/st-james-theatre">St. James Theatre</a>, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/broadhurst-theatre">Broadhurst Theatre</a>Nearby theatres to 47th and Broadway:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/barrymore-theatre">Barrymore Theatre</a>, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/longacre-theatre">Longacre Theatre</a>, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/brooks-atkinson-theatre">Brooks Atkinson Theatre</a>, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/samuel-j-friedman-theatre">Samuel J. Friedman Theatre</a>, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/walter-kerr-theatre">Walter Kerr Theatre</a><h3>LabQ</h3>LabQ has three mobile testing sites near Broadway theatres: at Port Authority Bus Terminal on Eighth Avenue and 41st Street, at Broadway and West 49th Street, and at Sixth Avenue and West 43rd Street. LabQ offers both rapid and PCR tests free of charge, and PCR results often come back the next day. No appointment is needed.The Port Authority location is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. The 49th Street location is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday. The Sixth Avenue location is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday to Friday.Nearby theatres to Port Authority:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/nederlander-theatre">Nederlander Theatre</a>, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/new-amsterdam-theatre">New Amsterdam Theatre</a>, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/american-airlines-theatre">American Airlines Theatre</a>Nearby theatres to 49th and Broadway:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/ambassador-theatre">Ambassador Theatre</a>, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/eugene-o%E2%80%99neill-theatre">Eugene O'Neill Theatre</a>, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/gershwin-theatre">Gershwin Theatre</a>, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/circle-in-the-square-theatre">Circle in the Square Theatre</a>, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/winter-garden-theatre">Winter Garden Theatre</a>, Walter Kerr Theatre, Longacre TheatreNearby theatres to 6th and 43rd:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/stephen-sondheim-theatre">Stephen Sondheim Theatre</a>, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/belasco-theatre">Belasco Theatre</a><h3>CityMD</h3>CityMD has an urgent care location at&nbsp;345 W 42nd St. that offers walk-in Covid-19 testing; no appointment is needed. The site is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday to Sunday. CityMD offers both rapid and PCR testing at all locations. Rapid test results return in 15 minutes and PCR test results return in 3-5 days. Out-of-pocket cost for these tests is determined by each person's insurance coverage.Nearby theatres:&nbsp;Nederlander Theatre, New Amsterdam Theatre, American Airlines Theatre, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/lyric-theatre">Lyric Theatre</a>, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/hayes-theater">Hayes Theatre</a><h3>DocGo</h3>DocGo is located at 165 West 46th Street on the 14th floor. The site offers antigen tests for $30 and PCR tests for $125. Tests are available by appointment between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. every day. Both types of tests at DocGo provide rapid results via email after 20 minutes.Nearby theatres: <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/lunt-fontanne-theatre">Lunt-Fontanne Theatre</a>, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/marquis-theatre">Marquis Theatre</a>, <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/richard-rodgers-theatre">Richard Rodgers Theatre</a>,&nbsp;Minskoff TheatrePhoto credit: Annie Spratt via Unsplash

Where to get a Covid-19 test before a Broadway show

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Find out how to get tested for Covid-19 before attending a show and what the testing requirements are for theatres.

Don't stop entering till you get enough tickets!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/mj-the-musical">MJ The Musical</a>, the new Broadway show about the life of Michael Jackson, is offering $35 tickets for all performances through a digital lottery. The lottery opens today, with lottery tickets available starting with the December 15 performance.The&nbsp;MJ&nbsp;digital lottery will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the day before each performance. Winners will be notified within minutes of the drawing at 3 p.m. each day, and they will have one hour to claim and purchase their tickets. They will receive their tickets by email the next day, shortly before their performance. The number of lottery tickets and seat locations are subject to availability.MJ&nbsp;began performances at the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/neil-simon-theatre">Neil Simon Theatre</a> on December 6 and officially opens on February 1. The show chronicles the career of the "King of Pop," from his early days in the Jackson 5 to his solo career, which made him the most awarded musical artist in history. The musical features all of Jackson's greatest hits including&nbsp;"Beat It," "Thriller," "Billie Jean," "Bad," "Man in the Mirror," and "Smooth Criminal."Check back for information on&nbsp;MJ The Musical&nbsp;tickets on New York Theatre Guide.

'MJ' to host digital lottery for Broadway run

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The lottery begins with the December 15 performance.

The People's Princess is making a royal exit. <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/diana-the-musical">Diana, The Musical</a> has set a closing date of December 19&nbsp;after 7&nbsp;weeks of performances.Diana, The Musical began Broadway performances on November 1 and officially opened on December 2. The show was intended for an open-ended run at the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/longacre-theatre">Longacre Theatre</a>. At the time of closing, the show will have played 16 preview performances and 33 regular performances."We are extraordinarily proud of the Diana company and of the show onstage at the Longacre," the producers&nbsp;Beth Williams of Grove Entertainment, Frank Marshall, and The Araca Group said in a joint statement. "Our heartfelt thanks go out to the cast, crew and everyone involved in creating the show. And to the audiences who have shown their love and support at every performance."The show follows Princess Diana Spencer from 19 years old, when she met and married Charles, Prince of Wales, to her death at 36. In the meantime, Diana became a mother, contended with her husband's love affair, and developed an independent legacy as a philanthropist and fashion icon who challenged the rules of royalty.Jeanna de Waal stars in the show as Diana, with Roe Hartrampf as Charles, Erin Davie as Camilla Parker Bowles, and Judy Kaye as Queen Elizabeth II. The creative team is led by director Christopher Ashley, bookwriter/lyricist Joe DiPietro, composer/lyricist David Bryan, and choreographer Kelly Devine.A live performance of Diana was filmed in 2020 at the Longacre and released on Netflix in October 2021. The recording is still available to watch on the streaming platform.<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/diana-the-musical">Get Diana, The Musical tickets now.</a>

'Diana, The Musical' to close on Broadway

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The moment Princess Diana stepped into the spotlight, the world fell in love. Now, this sensational new musical comes to Broadway to celebrate a life unlike any other.

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The musical will play its final performance at the Longacre Theatre on December 19.

An out-of-this-world adventure is kicking off at the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/broadway-theatre">Broadway Theatre</a>. A new stage production of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/the-little-prince">The Little Prince</a>, adapted from&nbsp;Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's beloved children's book, will play the Broadway Theatre from March 4 to August 14, 2022. Opening night is set for March 17.The Little Prince&nbsp;follows an aviator whose plane crashes far away from civilization. But he meets the&nbsp;titular young boy out of the blue, who is an interstellar adventure. The Little Prince tells the aviator of his travels to&nbsp;various planets throughout space, including Earth, where he meets various characters including a king, a geographer, a merchant, and more that teach him lessons about friendship, loss, love, and adulthood. The aviator learns a thing or two as well from talking to the curious young boy.De Saint-Exupéry wrote The Little Prince&nbsp;when he was living between Manhattan and Long Island in 1942 before publishing it in the U.S. in 1943. The novel has since received numerous stage and screen adaptations. The new Broadway-bound production of&nbsp;The Little Prince, which&nbsp;uses&nbsp;dance, aerial&nbsp;acrobatics, and video mapping technology to tell the story,&nbsp;previously ran in Paris, Sydney, and Dubai.The cast, brought over from the previous international productions, is led by&nbsp;Lionel Zalachas as The Little Prince,&nbsp;Aurélien Bednarek as The Aviator, and Chris Mouron as The Narrator. The company also includes&nbsp;Laurisse Sulty,&nbsp;Adrien Picaut, Antony Cesar, Andre Kamienski, Marcin Janiak, Srilata Ray, Dylan Barone, Marie Menuge, Joän Bertrand, George Sanders,&nbsp;William John Banks,&nbsp;Madison Ward, and Jayesh Palande.The co-directors of The Little Prince&nbsp;are Anne Tournié, who also choreographs, and Mouron, who stars as the narrator and adapted the novel for the stage. The creative team also features&nbsp;composer Terry Truck,&nbsp;assistant choreographer&nbsp;Noellie Bordelet,&nbsp;video designer&nbsp;Marie Jumelin,&nbsp;costume designer&nbsp;Peggy Housset,&nbsp;lighting designer&nbsp;Stéphane Fritsch,&nbsp;sound designer&nbsp;Tristan Viscogliosi, and&nbsp;Etienne Beaussart, who oversees&nbsp;video projection.Check back for information on&nbsp;The Little Prince&nbsp;tickets on New York Theatre Guide.Photo credit: Prudence Upton

'The Little Prince' to open on Broadway in March 2022

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The stage adaptation of the classic book previously ran in Paris, Sydney, and Dubai.

Beginning May 1, 2022, Broadway vaccine mandates were relaxed. Whereas all Broadway theatres used to require proof of vaccination, Broadway shows no longer require proof of vaccination for adults or children. Mandatory mask-wearing was lifted on July 1, 2022, at which point masks became optional for audiences of all ages at most shows.

## Mask requirements for kids at family-friendly shows

Right now, no Broadway and Off-Broadway shows for kids have vaccine or masking requirements for audience members of any age. This article will be updated if any shows implement Covid-19 safety protocols for children.

[Read our guide to the best family-friendly shows in New York.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/guide-to-family-friendly-theatre-in-new-york-city-broadways-shows-for-kids-and-more)

## Mask requirements for kids at other Broadway shows

Though certain shows are specifically marketed toward kids, most Broadway shows will likely have kids in the audience. No Broadway shows currently require children or adults to wear masks, but some shows will schedule specific mask-mandated performances for those who prefer to watch a show with other masked people. This article will be updated with mask information for kids and adults if any shows implement such performances.

*Article last updated August 28, 2023*

What the new theatre vaccine guidelines mean for kids

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Masking is currently optional at most shows. Find out the mask-wearing and vaccination requirements in place for children aged 5 and up to attend a Broadway show.

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Find out the mask-wearing and vaccination requirements in place for children aged 5 and up to attend a Broadway show.

Producers&nbsp;Ron Gillyard, Anika Poitier,&nbsp;and Barry Krost are bringing a new play titled&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/sidney">Sidney</a>&nbsp;to Broadway at a date to be announced. The show, written by Charles Randolph-Wright and directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, is based on the 2000 autobiography of Sidney Poitier titled&nbsp;The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography.Poitier, now 94 and retired, had a long career&nbsp;as an actor, activist, filmmaker, and diplomat. Poitier was born in Miami but grew up in the Bahamas, and he moved to New York at age 16. After landing a breakthrough acting role&nbsp;in&nbsp;Blackboard Jungle&nbsp;in 1955, he would go on to star in films like&nbsp;Porgy and Bess, A Raisin in the Sun, and A Patch of Blue&nbsp;during the Golden Age of Hollywood. He received a 1958 Academy Award nomination for his role in&nbsp;The Defiant Ones&nbsp;and a win for&nbsp;Lilies of the Field&nbsp;in 1964. Later in life, he changed careers and became the American ambassador to the Bahamas. For all his work in film and diplomacy, he is known as a trailblazer for future Black talent."The first time I met Sidney Poitier was decades ago when he saw a show I co-wrote and directed in Los Angeles ... He said to me, 'If in any way I have inspired you, you have more than paid me back with what I saw this evening,'" Randolph-Wright said. "And now to place his astonishing life on stage is the ultimate challenge and the ultimate joy."Poitier's family chose Randolph-Wright and Hudson to write and direct, respectively, the stage adaptation of Poitier's life. Hudson was most recently on Broadway with his solo show&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/lackawanna-blues">Lackawanna Blues</a>&nbsp;and is directing the upcoming Broadway production of Dominique Morrisseau's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/skeleton-crew">Skeleton Crew</a>.&nbsp;Randolph-Wright directed the current Broadway premiere of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/trouble-in-mind">Trouble in Mind</a>&nbsp;by Alice Childress, who Poitier inspired to become a playwright when the two were beginning their careers at New York's American Negro Theatre.Casting, creative team, run dates, and a venue for&nbsp;Sidney&nbsp;have yet to be announced.Photo credit: Sidney Poitier (right) as Walter Younger in A Raisin in the Sun. (Photo by Friedman Abeles)

Ruben Santiago-Hudson to direct new Broadway play 'Sidney'

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Sidney on Broadway

The new play by Charles Randolph-Wright tells the life story of actor, filmmaker, and diplomat Sidney Poitier.

They'll call her wonderful! Brittney Johnson will step into the role of Glinda in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/wicked">Wicked</a>&nbsp;on Broadway beginning February 14. She will take over from Ginna Claire Mason, who is currently starring as Glinda.Johnson's past Broadway credits include&nbsp;Les Misérables, Motown, Sunset Boulevard, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and Kristin Chenoweth: For the Girls.&nbsp;She is currently in&nbsp;Wicked&nbsp;as the standby for Glinda, and when she assumes the role full-time in 2022, Johnson will be the first Black actress to do so on Broadway.Wicked&nbsp;has been playing at the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/gershwin-theatre">Gershwin Theatre</a> since 2003, and the musical has since become Broadway's fifth-longest-running show and a fan favorite. Before being dubbed the Good Witch and the Wicked Witch of the West, Glinda and Elphaba were best friends and roommates, though they got off to a rocky start.&nbsp;Wicked narrates how they grew together and apart before Dorothy arrived in Oz.In addition to Mason, the current principal cast of&nbsp;Wicked&nbsp;includes&nbsp;Lindsay Pearce as Elphaba, Alexandra Billings as Madame Morrible, Michael McCormick as The Wizard, Sam Gravitte as Fiyero, Jordan Barrow as Boq, Mili Diaz as Nessarose, and Michael X. Martin as Doctor Dillamond.<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/wicked">Get&nbsp;Wicked&nbsp;tickets now.</a>

Brittney Johnson to take over as Glinda in 'Wicked' on Broadway

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Recommended for ages 8+. Children under 4 years old will not be admitted.

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Johnson will be the first Black actress to play Glinda on Broadway full-time.

UPDATE: The Broadway League will require children to be vaccinated from December 14 on in accordance with de Blasio's new Key to NYC guidelines. In a statement on December 8, the League said, "Children ages 5 - 11 may enter the theatre only when (1) accompanied by an adult who complies with the theatre's vaccination entry requirements, and (2) has proof of at least one dose of an FDA or WHO approved vaccine."New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced new vaccine mandates for children attending public events, including theatre performances. According to a <a href="https://broadwaynews.com/2021/12/06/nyc-issues-new-vaccine-mandates-for-children-in-theaters/">report from Broadway News</a>, children ages 5 to 11 will now be required to have at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, received at least 14 days prior to the performance,&nbsp;to attend theatre indoors. The mandate will take effect on December 14.Previously, Broadway and Off-Broadway shows have allowed children to show proof of one vaccine dose or a recent negative Covid-19 test, as long as they were accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult. Now that the&nbsp;Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has been available to children as young as 5 for a few months, children ages 5-11 will only be able to present proof of a negative test in lieu of a vaccine if they have a religious or medical exemption.All theatregoers ages 12 and older will continue to have to show proof of a full Covid-19 vaccination to enter the theatre unless they have a legitimate exception. All <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news-features/broadway-vaccine-rules-new-york-shows-covid-vaccinations">Broadway vaccine mandates</a> are currently in effect through February 28, 2022.Under de Blasio's mandate, the new vaccine requirements for children also apply to gyms, indoor dining, and non-theatrical indoor entertainment venues.

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The new mandate, in effect from December 14, affects children ages 5 to 11.

Live theatre is back, though the Covid-19 pandemic is not over yet. Theatres have implemented many protocols to keep theatre workers and audiences safe, including testing and vaccination requirements, mask-wearing, increased cleaning, and more, but shows have occasionally had to cancel performances if company members or workers test positive for Covid-19, or if a cast member comes down with a different illness or injury.

Below, find information on Broadway and Off-Broadway shows that have had to cancel performances, as well as their reopening dates. We have also provided information on what to do if you bought tickets to a canceled performance.

This article was last updated on May 26, 2022.

Which Broadway shows have canceled performances?
Below is a list of all Broadway shows that have canceled upcoming performances due to Covid-19 or for other reasons, including other illnesses and injuries. This article will be updated with the latest information on Broadway show cancellations.

Aladdin
Aladdin has canceled its May 26 performance due to illness in the company. Information on future performances has yet to be announced.

Which Off-Broadway shows have canceled performances?
Find out which Off-Broadway shows have canceled performances recently due to Covid-19 or for other reasons. This article will be updated with the latest information on show cancellations and reopening dates as it is announced.

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soft has canceled performances through May 27 due to Covid-19 cases in the company. Performances are expected to resume May 28. Additionally, the show has extended its run through June 26.

How will I find out if a show I have tickets for is canceled?
New York Theatre Guide or your respective ticket vendor will reach out with ticket rescheduling options if your chosen performance has been canceled. Performances may be canceled anywhere from days to hours before the planned start time, but our guest services team will reach out as soon as possible if you got your tickets on New York Theatre Guide. You can also bookmark this page to see updates on canceled Broadway and Off-Broadway performances.

My show is canceled. What do I do?
If you purchased your tickets through New York Theatre Guide, a member of the guest services team will reach out with next steps. If you need to send a question or request about your tickets to the guest services team, please fill out the request form. Please note that the guest services team is currently handling a high volume of requests and will accommodate requests for immediately upcoming dates first.

If you booked your tickets on a site other than New York Theatre Guide, contact your respective ticket provider.

What shows can I see in New York now?
With live theatre back in full swing, there are plenty of shows to see in New York right now that have not canceled performances. Browse our listings of Broadway shows and Off-Broadway shows to see your options for current and upcoming shows in New York. You can filter your search by plays, musicals, or other types of entertainment, as well as shows that are opening soon, closing soon, family friendly, and more.

Here are Broadway shows that you can get tickets to right now:

- A Strange Loop
- Aladdin
- American Buffalo
- Birthday Candles
- The Book of Mormon
- Chicago
- Come From Away
- Company
- Dear Evan Hansen
- for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf
- Hadestown 
- Hamilton
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
- How I Learned to Drive
- The Lion King
- The Minutes
- MJ The Musical
- Moulin Rouge! The Musical
- Mrs. Doubtfire
- The Music Man
- Paradise Square
- The Phantom of the Opera
- Plaza Suite
- POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive
- Six
- The Skin of Our Teeth
- Take Me Out
- Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
- Wicked

Broadway and Off-Broadway shows that have canceled performances due to Covid-19

Find out information on shows that have had to cancel performances due to Covid-19 cases and other causes.

Revisit your year in theatre! Show-Score, an online review aggregator, returns with its annual Year in Reviews program in partnership with the entertainment ticketing platform TodayTix. Theatregoers have the opportunity to look back on the Broadway and Off-Broadway shows they saw in 2023.

Users can [log onto Show-Score](https://www.show-score.com/year-in-reviews?utm_source=nytg&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=year-in-reviews&utm_adgroup=article) and input all the shows they saw in 2023. If they are already a Show-Score member, all shows they've reviewed will be added automatically. Once they compile their list, they'll receive shareable infographics about the number of shows they saw, the number of minutes they spent in the theatre, their favorite show genres, and more.

Users can post their Year in Reviews infographics to social media, and follow and tag Show-Score and TodayTix's accounts, for a chance to win a $365 TodayTix gift voucher. Users can enter the giveaway from now through January 5, and a winner will be chosen shortly thereafter.

A free Show-Score account is not required to participate in Year in Reviews, but making one unlocks additional statistics.

Show-Score, TodayTix launch 2023 Year in Reviews

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The annual campaign allows users to look back on the shows they've seen throughout the year and share their roundup for a chance to win a TodayTix voucher.

Victoria Pedretti has joined the Broadway cast of [*An Enemy of the People*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/29430-an-enemy-of-the-people-tickets) at the [Circle in the Square Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/circle-in-the-square-theatre), playing a limited 16-week engagement beginning February 27.

Pedretti, primarily a television actress, is best known for her critically acclaimed performances as Love Quinn in *You*, Nell Crain in *The Haunting of Hill House*, and Dani Clayton in *The Haunting of Bly Manor*. Now, she makes her Broadway debut as Petra Stockmann in the latest revival of Henrik Ibsen's classic play, newly adapted by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award nominee Amy Herzog.

The *Enemy of the People* Broadway cast also includes the [previously announced](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/michael-imperioli-joins-jeremy-strong-in-enemy-of-the-people-broadway-cast) [Jeremy Strong](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/jeremy-strong) as Dr. Thomas Stockmann and [Michael Imperioli](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/michael-imperioli), also in his Broadway debut, as Peter Stockmann. Complete casting has yet to be announced.

Directed by Tony winner Sam Gold, *An Enemy of the People* centers on Thomas Stockmann, a doctor who calls out contaminated water in his town's spa baths. But instead of being hailed for saving lives, he becomes the target of hate for upending the town's economy and reputation.

Check back for information on *An Enemy of the People* tickets on New York Theatre Guide.

Victoria Pedretti joins 'An Enemy of the People' Broadway cast

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The television actress known for her roles in *You* and *The Haunting of Hill House* will make her Broadway debut opposite Jeremy Strong and Michael Imperioli.

There's nothing you can't do, now you're on Broadway! Alicia Keys's musical [*Hell's Kitchen*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/37579-hells-kitchen-broadway) will transfer to Broadway in spring 2024, beginning performances at the [Shubert Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/shubert-theatre) on March 28 ahead of an April 20 opening night.

*Hell's Kitchen* is loosely based on Keys's upbringing in the title Manhattan neighborhood. The main character, a teenage Ali, comes of age and discovers hard truths about love, race, and defiance alongside her mother — but she also finds her passion for music and unlocks her future.

The musical features [Keys's hit pop songs](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/hear-the-music-of-alicia-keys-in-the-hells-kitchen-musical), including "Fallin'," "No One," and "Empire State of Mind," alongside previously unheard songs from the musician. *Hell's Kitchen* marks [Keys's first return to Broadway](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/all-the-times-alicia-keys-did-theatre) since she composed the music for the play *Stick Fly* in 2011.

The musical also features a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz, direction by four-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif, set design by Robert Brill, costume design by Dede Ayite, lighting design by Natasha Katz, sound design by Gareth Owen, projection design by Peter Nigrini, hair and wig design by Mia Neal, orchestrations by Tom Kitt and Adam Blackstone, arrangements by Keys and Blackstone, and music consultation by Kitt.

*Hell's Kitchen* is currently premiering off Broadway at [The Public Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/public-theater), where it runs through January 14. New York Theatre Guide's four-star [review](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/reviews/hells-kitchen-off-broadway-review-alicia-keys) reads, "Under Michael Greif's direction, Keys's home neighborhood is a living, pulsing, vibrant soundscape."

The cast of *Hell's Kitchen* off Broadway includes Shoshana Bean as Jersey, Chad Carstarphen as Ray, Brandon Victor Dixon as Davis, Vanessa Ferguson as Tiny, Crystal Monee Hall as Crystal, Chris Lee as Knuck, Jackie Leon as Jessica, Kecia Lewis as Miss Liza Jane, Maleah Joi Moon as Ali, Mariand Torres as Maria, and Lamont Walker II as Riq.

Casting for the Broadway production has yet to be announced.

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'Hell's Kitchen' to transfer to Broadway in the spring

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The musical, inspired by the experiences of and featuring songs by Alicia Keys, will play the Shubert Theatre after its Off-Broadway run at The Public Theater.

TodayTix returns with its annual Black Friday and Cyber Monday ticket sale, with opportunities to save up to 60% on theatre and attractions in New York. The Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale launches today and runs for just over two weeks, through December 3 only.

More than 60 events have ticket offers available during the sale, including Broadway shows, Off-Broadway shows, New York City attractions, and holiday experiences. Broadway highlights include the first revival of the Tony-winning [*Spamalot*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/33129-spamalot-tickets), offering tickets beginning at $49; the new musical adaptation of [*The Notebook*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/33744-the-notebook-the-musical), with tickets from $62; and the long-running favorite [*The Book of Mormon*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/127-the-book-of-mormon-tickets), with tickets from $59.

Off-Broadway deals in the sale include 60% off tickets to see Emmy winner [Rachel Bloom in *Death, Let Me Do my Show*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/34031-rachel-bloom-death-let-me-do-my-show), and the adults-only holiday cabaret [*Nutcracker Rouge*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/26672-nutcracker-rouge-tickets), offering half off tickets. Additionally, there are Black Friday and Cyber Monday tickets on offer to non-theatrical entertainment and experiences, including the Harry Potter Exhibition, with tickets from $23.

Users can access Black Friday and Cyber Monday ticket deals through the TodayTix app and website. Entry price and ticket availability varies by show, and sale tickets to certain shows may not be available throughout the entire the promotional period.

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TodayTix Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales return for 2023

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The theatre and entertainment ticketing platform returns with its annual seasonal deals, which are available on the website and app for two weeks only.

It's the greatest time of year: the time when Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals let you save on everything on your must-buy list, whether it's for holiday gifts, plans for special occasions, or just for yourself. And tickets to theatre and attractions in New York are no exception. Entertainment ticketing platform TodayTix is currently hosting Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, offering limited-time deals on tickets to over 70 arts and cultural experiences in the city.

We've rounded up the best deals in the TodayTix Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales to help you get started. These include savings on tickets to Broadway shows, Off-Broadway shows, holiday events, and interactive art and museum exhibits. These deals are joined by plenty of other offers, including last-chance tickets on shows like [*Shucked*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/26987-shucked-tickets) and [*Some Like It Hot*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/24262-some-like-it-hot-tickets) that are closing soon.

Read our curated list of the best Cyber Monday and Black Friday ticket sales on theatre and experiences below.

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## *Spamalot*

Get ready to laugh a lot at the first Broadway revival of the Tony-winning Monty Python musical, starring Taran Killam, Michael Urie, James Monroe Iglehart, Ethan Slater, and more. Cyber Sale tickets start at $49 including fees, with orchestra seat prices as low as $92.

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## *The Book of Mormon*

Go two by two (or with a group of any size) to see this long-running Broadway hit, with sale tickets from $59 during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. What could go wrong when a pair of naive Mormon missionaries set out to convert villagers in Uganda?

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## Megan Hilty in Concert

Experience Hilty for the holidays! The star of Broadway shows like *Wicked*, TV shows like *Smash*, and the upcoming musical adaptation of *Death Becomes Her* leads an unmissable, festive concert for four nights only in the intimate, exclusive Paradise Club in Midtown — and the Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale is your last chance to get tickets before the run.

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## *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*

Tickets to the spellbinding *Harry Potter* play from $59, including fees? Sounds like magic. Plus, orchestra tickets start at just $85 for the Broadway sequel to the beloved *Harry Potter* series, in which the title character saves the Wizarding World with the next generation of wizards.

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## Harry Potter: The Exhibition

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## *The Notebook*

With tickets from just $62 including fees, it'll be easy to fall in love with the new musical adaptation of Nicholas Sparks's novel. Acclaimed musician Ingrid Michaelson and three-time Emmy nominee Ingrid Michaelson team up to adapt the story of Noah and Allie, who share a lifetime of love despite all odds.

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## The Metropolitan Opera

During Black Friday and Cyber Monday, take 30% off all the exciting shows in the Metropolitan Opera's current season. See the classic drama *Carmen*, experience the source material for *Rent* at *La Bohème*, or attend *The Magic Flute*, the Met's annual abridged, English-language holiday presentation suitable for even the youngest audiences.

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## Company XIV burlesque shows

Save 50% on tickets to one — or two — of New York's best nights out for the 21+ crowd. See magic meet mixology at Company XIV's *Cocktail Magique*, or go across the street for the burlesque troupe's *Nutcracker Rouge*, an annual holiday favorite that puts a sensual twist on the classic tale.

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## *Hamilton*

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## *Rachel Bloom: Death Let Me Do my Show*

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## Big Apple Circus

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The top Black Friday and Cyber Monday ticket deals in New York

Theatre ticketing platform TodayTix is hosting its annual ticket sale, and we rounded up the best deals on Broadway shows, attractions, experiences, and more.

Harold Prince, affectionately known within the industry as "Hal," went down in history as the driving force — either as director, producer, or both — behind some of the 20th century's most beloved musicals. *West Side Story*. *Fiddler on the Roof*. [*Cabaret*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/32847-cabaret-tickets). [*Sweeney Todd*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/26216-sweeney-todd-on-broadway-tickets). *The Phantom of the Opera*. The list goes on for miles.

But before any of those were storied classics, they were unknown, original musicals breaking into a busy Broadway scene. New works were Prince's bread-and-butter throughout his career, right up until his death in 2019. Truly, *right* up: Mere days before his passing, he was reportedly giving notes on his final project, the musical [*How to Dance in Ohio*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/32763-how-to-dance-in-ohio-tickets), which debuted on Broadway on November 15.

Based on Alexandra Shiva's 2015 documentary of the same name, *How to Dance in Ohio* dramatizes the stories of autistic young adults preparing for a spring formal dance, part of a social skills program at their group counseling center. Shiva was inspired to make the documentary to not only [celebrate autistic people](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/how-to-dance-in-ohio-pioneers-a-more-accessible-broadway) and their coming of age, but also shed light on the challenges they face as they begin to age out of institutional support. 

One such autistic person who inspired this project? Lucy Chaplin, Prince's now-25-year-old granddaughter.

She is not a character in the show or a subject in the documentary, but the film is dedicated to her. Prince, similarly, wanted to produce a Broadway show about autism in her honor. And it just so happened that, through a seemingly destined chain of events, *Ohio* came full-circle to land on his desk.

It was 2017 when Shiva approved writers Jacob Yandura and Rebekah Greer Melocik to musicalize *Ohio*. "Around the same time, we met Ben Holtzman and Sammy Lopez, who are two [of *Ohio*'s] early producers," Yandura recalled. "They were looking for a show to just start from the ground up."

"Ben was working in the Hal Prince office, and Hal said he wanted to do a show about autism. And Ben was like, 'Well, I think we have the right people for you.'"

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Prince almost immediately signed on to direct, and he, Yandura, and Melocik worked closely on *How to Dance in Ohio* for the next two years. Prince staged early workshops. He took detailed notes in the margins of three copies of the script. He, the writers, and the producers recorded every meeting they had about the show.

"He gave us all of his wisdom right from the beginning," Yandura said. And suddenly, on July 31, 2019, that written and recorded wisdom, and the team's memories of their collaboration, were all that was left.

Director Sammi Cannold eventually took over the reins from Prince thanks to Yandura, who invited her for a coffee meeting via Instagram that led to an interview for the job. Like Prince, she has an autistic relative (her brother) and was already familiar with the documentary.

"I was very daunted and humbled by the potential task of picking up where this legend left off," Cannold remembered. "Those [recordings and notes] have been my north star as I've been working through the show and trying to honor the vision of what he intended this piece to be, while, of course, never actually being him."

"To make my Broadway debut while trying to uphold that that vision has been the greatest honor," she continued. Yandura, Melocik, and a majority of the [principal cast](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/meet-the-cast-of-how-to-dance-in-ohio-on-broadway) make their Broadway debuts alongside her, too, after they finally premiered the completed show in Syracuse in 2022.

Considering Prince's passion for new work and talent, *How to Dance in Ohio* seems like it turned out just as he'd have wanted.

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*Top image credit: The world premiere of How to Dance in Ohio at Syracuse Stage in 2022. (Photo by Curtis Brown)*  
*In-article image credit: Harold Prince.*

How Hal Prince shaped 'How to Dance in Ohio' on Broadway

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The late, 21-time Tony Award-winning director and producer was heavily involved in the musical's development and was set to direct the show before his death.

The year is drawing to a close, but plenty of New York shows are opening in December before 2023 is up. The last shows of the fall season make their debuts just in time for the holiday season, when tons of visitors flood New York to see the decorations and, of course, see shows. And with the holidays in full swing, December is filled with Broadway and Off-Broadway shows that celebrate the magic of the winter season. <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news-features/top-holiday-shows-to-see-in-new-york-on-broadway-and-beyond" target="_blank">Check out all the top holiday shows in New York.</a>

Whether you're planning your holiday vacation to the city or are a local looking to squeeze in some more theatregoing before the year ends, check out our list of Broadway and Off-Broadway theatre to see in December 2023.

## *Appropriate*

Holidays are all about spending time with family, and the family reunion in *Appropriate* will make you grateful that yours (hopefully) isn't quite as dysfunctional. [Sarah Paulson](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/sarah-paulson), [Elle Fanning](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/elle-fanning), and more star in Pulitzer finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins's drama about secrets and tensions that boil over when siblings reunite to settle their late father's estate.

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## *How to Dance in Ohio*

Dance on over to the [Belasco Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/belasco-theatre) to see this celebratory new musical. Seven autistic young adults prepare for a formal dance at their counseling center, achieving coming-of-age milestones and developing their social skills along the way. The musical is based on the same-named, award-winning documentary, and the whole lead creative team and all seven [autistic lead actors](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/meet-the-cast-of-how-to-dance-in-ohio-on-broadway) are making their Broadway debuts.

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## *Prayer for the French Republic*

Following a multi-award-winning Off-Broadway premiere two years ago, Joshua Harmon's *Prayer for the French Republic* makes its Broadway debut. Seventy years apart, a French Jewish family and its descendants face the same questions and fears of anti-Semitism, showing how history repeats.

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## Megan Hilty in Concert

[*Wicked*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/1-wicked-musical-tickets) and *Smash* star Julianne Hough is ringing in the holidays in style. In her four-night-only concert series at the upscale Paradise Club, right in the heart of Times Square, Hilty will perform a festive concert perfect to ring in the holiday season. Food and drink are also on offer at this unique event, presented by TodayTix.

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## *Nutcracker Rouge*

This 21+ Christmas show is more naughty than nice. *Nutcracker Rouge* puts a sexy spin on the beloved *Nutcracker* tale, with the wonders of the Land of Sweets unfolding through burlesque dance, acrobatics, music, and more. Watch the spectacle unfold all around you as the actors perform on and above the stage, and indulge in themed sweet treats and drinks fit for a sugar plum fairy.

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<h2>The Magic Flute</h2>

The Magic Flute continues The Metropolitan Opera's annual tradition of presenting abridged, English-language operas around the holidays to bring in family audiences. The opera starts off like many classic fairytales, with a prince sent by a queen to rescue a princess in distress. He's helped along in his quest by the titular charmed instrument, which turns sadness into joy when he plays it. Once he rescues the princess, however, the two realize her captor is actually kind and wise, and it's the queen that needs to be defeated.

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## *The Night of the Iguana*

No one's life is the same after a group of people are stuck at a cheap Acapulco hotel during one stormy night. And what a cast there is under that roof in the latest revival of Tennessee Williams's classic play. Tim Daly, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Lea DeLaria, Austin Pendleton, and Jean Lichty star under the direction of Tony Award winner Emily Mann.

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## *I Need That*

If you need to see [Danny DeVito](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/danny-devito) on stage, this is your last chance, because *I Need That* closes December 30. The Emmy Award-winning actor stars as Sam, a widower with a hoarding problem that he needs to fix — or else get evicted. In this show about finding the treasure amid the trash, DeVito stars alongside his daughter, Lucy DeVito, and Ray Anthony Thomas.

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## *Some Like It Hot*

Some like it hot, and hot is what they've got for you — but only through December 30. See the four-time Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of the classic Billy Wilder film, with old-fashioned musical comedy flair and a fresh story update. When musicians Joe and Jerry escape the mob by going undercover with an all-female swing band, they learn a thing or two about their truest selves.

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## *I Can Get It For You Wholesale*

That title sounds like music to a holiday gift-buyer's ears, no? Well, don't trust Harry Bogen if he says it to you. The lead character of this rarely revived classic, last seen on Broadway in 1962, is a Garment District worker who will do anything — and betray anyone — to get to the top. The revival runs through December 17.

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*Photo credit: The Magic Flute at The Metropolitan Opera. (Photo courtesy of production)*

Top theatre to see in New York in December

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Discover our top picks for Broadway shows and Off-Broadway shows to see this month, including new shows premiering and last-chance shows closing this month.

Top theatre to see in New York in December | New York Theatre Guide

Read our picks for must-see Broadway and Off-Broadway theatre in December 2023, including the year's last fall Broadway productions and holiday-themed shows.

[Danny DeVito](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/danny-devito)'s return to Broadway, in the new comedy play [*I Need That*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/28198-i-need-that-on-broadway), is an event unto itself. "It's exciting as can be," he said, a statement his many fans would likely echo.

But there's only one thing more exciting than a DeVito on stage, and that's two DeVitos on stage.

The Emmy-winning, Tony-nominated star of *Taxi* and *It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia* now performs opposite Lucy DeVito, his daughter with a sizable stage and screen resume of her own. Fittingly, they play father and daughter through December 30 in *I Need That* — albeit a father, Sam, with a hoarding problem that requires his daughter Amelia's intervention lest he face eviction.

Working together for weeks on end might cause similar tension in some families, especially ones who've never shared the stage. Danny DeVito has only been on Broadway once before, in 2017's *The Price*, and Lucy DeVito is making her debut. But their offstage relationship is stronger than ever.

"To hang out with her every day for months doing the rehearsals, and now doing the play every night, I just can't wait to go to work," Danny DeVito said.

"Working with my dad has brought me and him closer," Lucy DeVito echoed. "We're buddies! He's my best friend! We're having so much fun."

She went on to describe her dad as "the funniest dude ever," but when asked what he admires about his daughter, the elder DeVito got more thoughtful. "I always admire her because she has a great work ethic," he said. "She's very funny and she's genuine and loving, but she also takes it very seriously."

Their bond is apparent to everyone else involved in *I Need That*, too, including Ray Anthony Thomas, who stars opposite the DeVitos as a longtime friend of Sam's; playwright Theresa Rebeck; and director Moritz von Stuelpnagel (he and Rebeck are another dynamic duo, having collaborated five times before).

"If somebody discovers something in their performance, the other one will often break character because they're so proud to see what they've come up with," von Stuelpnagel said. "I have to remind them, 'Stay in character!'"

He may joke about the DeVitos derailing his rehearsals, but he sincerely added, "That joy and admiration and respect has been infectious to the whole room."

Lance Foster and Suzy Jane Hunt, who understudy Thomas and Lucy DeVito, respectively, attested to that, too. "It's rare to see family members work together, let alone family members from different generations," Foster noted. "I've never seen a mother and a daughter or a father and a daughter [perform together on Broadway]."

"It makes me miss my dad, honestly, to watch them interact, and the way you can't quite tell if they're acting, running a scene, or chatting in the corners," Hunt added.

But as much as the DeVitos's stage collaboration is a monumental occasion, hearing them talk about how they "goof off all the time" (Lucy's words) and share cannolis backstage (one of their many weekly rituals, also including a taco Tuesday), you'd think they were simply spending ordinary quality time like any other father and daughter.

Said Lucy DeVito: "We are able to talk about the work, and then we're able to leave that aside, and then my family's going to come, and we're all going to have Thanksgiving."

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Meet the dynamic DeVito duo of 'I Need That' on Broadway

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Danny DeVito and his daughter, Lucy DeVito, join forces in Theresa Rebeck's play, which marks the younger DeVito's Broadway debut and the elder's return.

She's livin' it up on top! Grammy Award winner Ani DiFranco will make her Broadway debut in [*Hadestown*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/14748-hadestown-tickets), beginning on February 9 at the [Walter Kerr Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/walter-kerr-theatre).

Known as the "Little Folksinger," DiFranco is known for being one of the first musical artists to create her own record label, Righteous Babe Records, in the 1990s. She has performed with Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Brandi Carlile, and more, and her best-known albums include *Little Plastic Castle* and 2021's *Revolutionary Love*.

DiFranco's history with *Hadestown* began in 2010, when creator Anaïs Mitchell was first making *Hadestown* into a concept album. DiFranco originated the role of Persephone on the album and invited Mitchell to release it through Righteous Babe Records.

Now, DiFranco will play Persephone on stage, replacing fellow musician [Betty Who](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/betty-who), who departs the show on February 4. The *Hadestown* Broadway cast also includes [Jordan Fisher](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/jordan-fisher) as Orpheus, Lillias White as Hermes, Phillip Boykin as Hades, Solea Pfeiffer as Eurydice, and Lindsey Hailes, Belén Moyano, and Brit West as the Fates.

*Hadestown* reimagines the Greek myths of Orpheus, Eurydice, Hades, Persephone, and more as a tragic love story with a folk and jazz sound. Upon premiering on Broadway in 2019, the show won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Original Score for Mitchell, and Best Direction of a Musical for Rachel Chavkin.

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Ani DiFranco to make her Broadway debut in 'Hadestown'

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The Grammy Award-winning musician, who originated the role of Persephone on the show's initial concept album, will now play the role at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

The company of the new Broadway musical [*How to Dance in Ohio*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/32763-how-to-dance-in-ohio-tickets) has a saying: "If you've met one autistic individual, you've met one autistic individual." The show centers on the coming-of-age stories of seven autistic, young adults preparing for a formal dance, and no two of their experiences, journeys, or milestones are the same. So it goes, too, for the people playing them.

All seven actors starring in *Ohio* reprise their roles from the 2022 Syracuse world premiere of the musical, which in turn are based on real people from an award-winning documentary by Alexandra Shiva. The young actors are all making their Broadway debuts, and most importantly, they're all autistic. 

"We were able to bring our natural selves into these characters," actor Conor Tague said. "The fact that autistic people are playing autistic characters is growing — it started off with Kayla Cromer for *Everything's Gonna Be Okay*, and now we're next."

The principal cast also includes four neurotypical actors, three of whom are Broadway veterans, making *Ohio* truly diverse in every sense of the word — in neurotype, race, gender, age, and experience level. Said Tague, "This is the kind of representation we all need."

Get to know the cast of *How to Dance in Ohio*, who share more about their characters, how they relate (and don't relate) to them, and fun facts about themselves as performers.

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## Desmond Luis Edwards

Many actors say they bring themselves to their characters, but for Edwards, as the character Remy, it was partly the other way around.

__Who they play:__ Remy is an avid cosplayer and really into fashion and costumes and makeup. My character just started a cosplay channel, and he's trying to get a little bit of recognition, but this recognition comes in some unexpected ways, and now he has to learn how to cope with that.

__What they love about their character:__ I love to do digital art and fashion design, and I actually picked up cosplay because my character does cosplay. Both my character and I are very artistic as well as autistic!

__Fun fact:__ I am one of the first openly intersex people to be on Broadway.

![amelia-1200x600-NYTG](//images.ctfassets.net/6pezt69ih962/4SpCLOwzDPCPFhhRWBcM6O/5b46dfdac5e24ad589d0bd82374cae62/amelia-1200x600-NYTG.jpg)

## Amelia (Yi-Hsuan) Fei

When describing what playing her character, Caroline, taught her, Fei referenced Stephen Sondheim's *Into the Woods*: "Nice is different than good."

__Who she plays:__ Caroline is a freshman in college, and she just got her first boyfriend. She's very excited — her special interest is romance, loves *Bridgerton*, the Regency [Era]. She pictured her life in a certain way and then realizes, "I thought having a boyfriend is so wonderful, but I don't know how to set boundaries."

__What she loves about her character:__ [Caroline] is truly someone who'll heal [my] inner child. It's just such a delight to play her.

__Fun fact:__ I used to have "bark like a chihuahua" under my special skills [on my resume], and I'm very proud of that skill!

![liam-1200x600-NYTG](//images.ctfassets.net/6pezt69ih962/4okAfWtqGApltnqEL05Mf4/d7652b22a50cc99a5626f074bbf39a01/liam_actual-1200x600-NYTG.jpg)

## Liam Pearce

Pearce makes his Broadway debut as Drew, an empath who just wants the best for his friends — which seems like the vibe between the cast off stage as well.

__Who he plays:__ Drew tackles situations or struggles that he has in a straightforward, step-by-step format. He cares a lot about his friends — he can tell you what is going on in every one of his friends' lives because he's so adamant [about] listening and observing.

__What he loves about his character:__ The way he develops feelings for Marideth throughout the show is very similar to the way I develop crushes on people. Watching the ways that he tries to speak to her and his struggle and accomplishments with that is fascinating.

__Fun fact:__ I am making my Broadway debut playing opposite a person who is a foot and a half shorter than me.

![madison-1200x600-NYTG](//images.ctfassets.net/6pezt69ih962/4LWETwokYKjaj2AZGiousT/926acdbaf9d315b5d0185b151edada65/madison-1200x600-NYTG.jpg)

## Madison Kopec

Kopec's Marideth is the quietest of the bunch, but over the course of *Ohio*, she learns how to reach out to others — and finds unexpected friendship and love along the way.

__Who they play:__ Marideth keeps to herself most of the time unless she gets going on something she's interested in, like geography — then she could talk your ear off forever.

__What they love about their character:__ She and I are very similar in our journey to adulthood and figuring out, "Okay, I'm 18. Now what?" That story is going to be relatable for people.

__Fun fact:__ I am playing opposite someone who is a foot and a half taller than me.

![imani-1200x600-NYTG](//images.ctfassets.net/6pezt69ih962/6KfjTrir971kJ7P8I6uxmB/d9b0e5f367686a31bf03c6b261f6d0ee/imani-1200x600-NYTG.jpg)

## Imani Russell

Russell makes their Broadway debut as Mel, the only one of the seven main characters without a direct real-life counterpart. The character is a composite of multiple people — including Russell.

__Who they play:__ I play Mel. They love reptiles, they're a very spiritual person, they love quotes. They're the only character we see of the seven autistic principals that has a job and is living on their own. That is super important for me to portray as someone in a similar position.

__What they love about their character:__ I was able to have a lot of conversations with Rebekah [Greer Melocik], the writer, about autism and its relationship to queerness and how that has affected me. She was so willing to implement that into the character, which means a lot to me and will also mean a lot to [my] queer and trans/non-binary friends who are also autistic.

__Fun fact:__ I'm a classically trained singer, so I started out singing opera and arias. Now I'm doing musical theatre!

![conor-1200x600-NYTG](//images.ctfassets.net/6pezt69ih962/27RNr3Evn9ZrNtfNYXUuvT/ebac256a832411cce7128202ea4f4e95/conor-1200x600-NYTG.jpg)

## Conor Tague

Tague moved to New York just a few weeks before *Ohio* rehearsals to play Tommy. "I lived in Florida and I had a lot of trouble back there," he said. "I'm really happy to be in New York and to be making my Broadway debut and to have a reason to come up here and live my authentic self."

__Who he plays:__ Tommy's goal is to become a licensed driver, and he wants to borrow his brother's truck for practice. His brother doesn't want him to do that, but that ain't gonna stop him.

__What he loves about his character:__ Tommy, like me, is a comic book nerd. He loves Marvel and DC and sci-fi/fantasy, like *Star Wars* and *Lord of the Rings*. But there is one major difference between me and Tommy: Tommy wants to be a licensed driver. But not me. I'm good with the subway.

__Fun fact:__ I also do puppetry. I was inspired by John Tartaglia, who's widely known for *Avenue Q*. I met John when I was 15, and he knows about our show!

![ashley-1200x600-NYTG](//images.ctfassets.net/6pezt69ih962/5UTcwgKnUxg7kurObtuLTn/891c3ae9ef5fcb49eb6aad5f3cc163bc/ashley-1200x600-NYTG.jpg)

## Ashley Wool

Rounding out the septet of autistic leads is Ashley Wool, making her Broadway debut as the strong-willed Jessica.

__Who she plays:__ Jessica is a young woman who is really determined and ambitious to check off all of the necessary boxes of adulthood. She's really dedicated to going to therapy, to make sure she's doing everything expected of her, and a large part of her character is learning that nothing happens on an exact timeline for everybody. She's watching her best friend have her first boyfriend, and she has some feelings about that.

__What she loves about her character:__ [She learns that] everyone's timeline is different. Everyone's story is different. Everybody's milestones are different.

__Fun fact:__ I still have a grody old piece of wood from my high school production of *Footloose* 20 years ago. It's in my New York City apartment, and I'm planning to put it in the dressing room.

![caesar-1200x600-NYTG](//images.ctfassets.net/6pezt69ih962/79GNx83Z8O510j8dgiqaFn/5658dd0022508ab0b515d51b2fdecadb/caesar-1200x600-NYTG.jpg)

## Caesar Samayoa

Samayoa comes to *How to Dance in Ohio* from another Broadway musical inspired by a true story, *Come From Away*, in which he performed for its entire five-year run.

__Who he plays:__ I play Dr. Emilio Amigo — he is the owner and one of the counselors at the counseling center. Inspired by the young men and women that go to the center, he comes up with the idea of of holding a spring formal. His heart bursts open and his life changes because of what he's learning.

__What he loves about his character:__ [The real Amigo and I have] been emailing back and forth, and we will be meeting in person very soon. What I'm getting from his energy and from how he runs his center is the belief that we are limitless and that we should always be striving for more, to break our boundaries.

__Fun fact:__ I tend to only do roles that are based on real things.

![cristina-1200x600-NYTG](//images.ctfassets.net/6pezt69ih962/44Vf8SDRsFCUz7t0hVuM9z/f4e8867071ad25bb1a8f3be258a81274/cristina-1200x600-NYTG.jpg)

## Cristina Sastre

Sastre makes her Broadway debut as Ashley Amigo, a young girl who grew up in her father's counseling center and is now looking to forge her own path.

__Who she plays:__ Ashley Amigo is the daughter of Dr. Amigo, the head psychologist at the Amigo Family Counseling Center. She has just come back from school, where she's a dancer, and she's feeling conflicted about what she wants to do with her life.

__What he loves about his character:__ When I got the audition packet, I was like, this feels like me. I really connect to her not being sure if this thing she's poured so much time and energy into is the right thing. I relate to her doubt and her feeling of responsibility to her parents who have given up so much for her, but at the same time, the strength to listen to the voice inside of you.

__Fun fact:__ I love to paint and draw. When I was a very small child, before I decided to be an actor, I thought I would be an artist.

![darlesia-1200x600-NYTG](//images.ctfassets.net/6pezt69ih962/3E90OYNu5NeIxHtPoTQCpe/da7d2b42b0e3f3292ae35d503a3fe704/darlesia-1200x600-NYTG.jpg)

## Darlesia Cearcy

With five previous Broadway credits to her name, most recently *Once on This Island*, Cearcy returns to theatre in a motherly role on and off stage.

__Who she plays:__ Johanna is not necessarily a character — she's a real woman, and she is the mother to Caroline.

__What she loves about her character:__ I too, am a mother. I bring that to my character and to the seven [lead actors]. Sometimes they're like, "Okay, can you pull back?" But it's all with love. That protective, motherly spirit — I just can't help it!

__Fun fact:__ Before I moved into musical theatre, my former training is as a classical ballet dancer. Once I decided I wanted to move into leading-lady parts, I covered my body so they wouldn't see me standing in first position.

![haven-1200x600-NYTG](//images.ctfassets.net/6pezt69ih962/6inEpgote2bvr76eLP39AN/5b373d234d948527bc4d61fa72271054/haven-1200x600-NYTG.jpg)

## Haven Burton

Broadway veteran Haven Burton says she always tries to bring herself to her roles, but she described her role as Terry in particular as "art imitating life imitating art."

__Who she plays:__ Terry is Jessica's mother and best friends with Johanna.

__What she loves about her character:__ I'm a mom, and I have history with my own mother that I'm bringing into that. I also have a son who is on the autism spectrum, so it's been beautiful to bring that in and learn a lot from my fellow cast members, and from Terry as as the character is written. Her relationship with her daughter has informed my personal life.

__Fun fact:__ I do lots of funny voices — I do lots of animated characters from *Pokémon*.

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*Top image credit: The cast of How to Dance in Ohio. (Photo and cast portraits by Marc J. Franklin)*

Meet the cast of 'How to Dance in Ohio' on Broadway

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The musical, based on an award-winning documentary of the same name, centers on autistic young adults and features a principal cast of autistic actors.

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