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Following the news that <a href="/news-features/broadway-theatres-to-reopen-september-14-2021-says-governor-cuomo">Broadway theatres can reopen at full capacity from Sept. 14, 2021</a>,&nbsp;productions are beginning to confirm when they'll resume performances. <a href="/show/the-phantom-of-the-opera">The Phantom of the Opera</a> will return to the <a href="/theatres/majestic-theatre">Majestic Theatre </a>from Oct. 22, 2021, continuing its run as the longest-running Broadway musical of all time.<a href="/show/the-phantom-of-the-opera">The Phantom of the Opera tickets</a>&nbsp;will be on sale soon. Performance dates and a performance schedule are to be released.<a href="/show/the-phantom-of-the-opera">The Phantom of the Opera</a> is the first show that was shut down by the pandemic to have confirmed its reopening plans. Some productions including Chicago, Jagged Little Pill and Ain't Too Proud have rumored dates for September 2021, but have not been confirmed as of yet.Casting for the Broadway reopening of <a href="/show/the-phantom-of-the-opera">The Phantom of the Opera</a> is to be announced. Prior to the shutdown in March 2020, Ben Crawford played The Phantom, with Meghan Picerno as Christine and John Riddle as Raoul.After <a href="/show/the-phantom-of-the-opera">The Phantom of the Opera</a> opened at Her Majesty's Theatre in London in 1986, the musical transferred to Broadway's <a href="/theatres/majestic-theatre">Majestic Theatre </a> in 1989, where it's played ever since. The musical features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with songs including "The Music of the Night" and "All I Ask of You".<a href="/show/the-phantom-of-the-opera">The Phantom of the Opera</a> is at the&nbsp;<a href="/theatres/majestic-theatre">Majestic Theatre </a> from Oct. 22, 2021.Photo credit: The Phantom of the Opera cast (Photo by Matthew Murphy)

‘The Phantom of the Opera’ sets October reopening date at Majestic Theatre

Photo credit: The Phantom of the Opera cast (Photo by Matthew Murphy)

Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre.

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The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway

The longest-running Broadway musical continues its record-breaking run.

UPDATE:&nbsp;Waitress&nbsp;is at the <a href="/theatres/barrymore-theatre">Barrymore Theatre</a> from September 2. Sara Bareilles will reprise the role of Jenna for performances from September 2 - October 17. <a href="/news-features/waitress-to-return-to-broadway-in-september-starring-sara-bareilles">More information can be found here</a>.With the news that Broadway theatres can reopen at full capacity from Sept. 14, 2021, details on upcoming productions are being released. In an article from the <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/broadway-shows-to-return-sept-14-11620243638" target="_blank">Wall Street Journal</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/show/waitress">Waitress </a>could return to the Great White Way just a year after it last closed.Broadway producer Barry Weissler said to the Wall Street Journal that <a href="/show/waitress">Waitress </a>composer Sara Bareilles would lead the cast as Jenna Hunterson once more. During the original run, Bareilles played Jenna for three engagements.Further details on a <a href="/show/waitress">Waitress </a>revival on Broadway, including additional casting, a venue and performance dates are to be announced.<a href="/show/waitress">Waitress </a>began previews at the <a href="/theatres/brooks-atkinson-theatre">Brooks Atkinson Theatre</a> on Mar. 25, 2016, ahead of an official opening on Apr. 24, 2016. The four-time Tony Award-nominated musical ran for over three years, closing on Jan. 5, 2020.With <a href="/news-features/broadway-theatres-to-reopen-september-14-2021-says-governor-cuomo">Broadway's reopening on Sept. 14, 2021</a>, productions are gearing up for either an opening or reopening this fall. <a href="/show/six">Six </a>will reopen the <a href="/theatres/brooks-atkinson-theatre">Brooks Atkinson Theatre</a>, with performances from Sept. 17, 2021, while <a href="/news-features/the-phantom-of-the-opera-sets-october-reopening-date-at-majestic-theatre">The Phantom of the Opera will reopen at the Majestic Theatre</a> on Oct. 22, 2021. Upcoming plays include&nbsp;<a href="/show/pass-over">Pass Over</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/show/thoughts-of-a-colored-man">Thoughts of a Colored Man</a>,&nbsp;with performance dates to be confirmed.&nbsp;Photo credit: Cast of Waitress (Photo by Joan Marcus)&nbsp;

Could ‘Waitress’, starring Sara Bareilles return to Broadway?

Photo credit: Cast of Waitress (Photo by Joan Marcus)

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Waitress on Broadway

The original Broadway run closed at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre in January 2020.

Following yesterday's news that all <a href="/news-features/new-york-capacity-restrictions-to-lift-from-may-19-says-governor-cuomo">Broadway theatres could be allowed to reopen later this month</a>, Governor Cuomo has provided more details on Broadway reopening. In a press conference, Cuomo said that Broadway shows would reopen with a full capacity from Sept. 14, 2021.Cuomo also stated that tickets for Broadway shows would be on sale from tomorrow, May 6. Further information on Broadway tickets, including which shows will be on sale from May 6, is to be announced.Broadway shows had been posting a September reopening date for some time, including <a href="/show/jagged-little-pill">Jagged Little Pill</a>, <a href="/show/chicago">Chicago </a>and <a href="/show/aint-too-proud-the-life-and-times-of-the-temptations">Ain't Too Proud</a>.Prior to this, the Broadway community had been planning their own announcements for May 11. It is unknown whether shows will continue to release information on May 11.As stated in the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/05/theater/broadway-reopening-new-york.html" target="_blank">New York Times</a>, "about 30 shows are currently planning to begin performances on Broadway before the end of 2021 — about half starting in September, and the rest spread out across the year's final quarter." All new plays announced for fall 2021 are by Black writers, including&nbsp;<a href="/show/pass-over">Pass Over</a>&nbsp;at the <a href="/theatres/august-wilson-theatre">August Wilson Theatre</a> and&nbsp;<a href="/show/thoughts-of-a-colored-man">Thoughts of a Colored Man</a>&nbsp;at the <a href="/theatres/golden-theatre">Golden Theatre</a>.<a href="/show/hamilton">Hamilton</a>, <a href="/show/wicked">Wicked </a>and <a href="/show/the-lion-king">The Lion King</a>&nbsp;are expected to open in September 2021. <a href="/show/the-phantom-of-the-opera">The Phantom of the Opera</a>&nbsp;is expected to open in October 2021.&nbsp;In the Broadway League's last statement, they said: ""We applaud the Governor's recent announcement easing capacity limits on performance venues in New York State. We are encouraged by this good news, which is a long-awaited indication that New York is truly on the road to recovery. We look forward to reopening at full capacity and are working to safely welcome audiences and employees back to Broadway theatres this fall. As always, we continue to work closely with our elected officials and will share more information as soon as plans become finalized."In recent months, many steps have been taken to reopen Broadway quickly and safely. There's a <a href="/news-features/new-york-city-to-reopen-fully-from-july-1-broadway-set-for-fall-reopening">dedicated vaccination site for Broadway workers</a>&nbsp;as well as <a href="/news-features/will-broadway-shows-reopen-in-2021]">NYPops Up Festival</a> encouraging people to see live entertainment again.&nbsp;

Broadway theatres to reopen Sept. 14, says Governor Cuomo

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New York capacity restrictions will lift across the state from May 19.

UPDATE: Broadway shows will be allowed to reopen at full capacity from Sept. 14, 2021, with <a href="/news-features/broadway-theatres-to-reopen-september-14-2021-says-governor-cuomo">more information here</a>.New York governor Andrew Cuomo has stated that the majority of capacity restrictions in the tri-state area will lift from May 19. As a result, all Broadway theatres could reopen from May 19, but it's more likely that Broadway shows will open from September in line with the full opening of New York City. Just last week, Mayor <a href="/news-features/new-york-city-to-reopen-fully-from-july-1-broadway-set-for-fall-reopening">Bill de Blasio said New York City could reopen fully from July 1</a>, with Broadway shows to follow suit.&nbsp;As Coronavirus vaccination rates rise across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, more indoor businesses will be able to open. This can include indoor theatres, of which smaller venues across the city are opening with <a href="/news-features/new-york-theatre-to-see-in-may">live, in-person shows in May 2021</a>.&nbsp;The Broadway League released the <a href="https://abc7ny.com/health/what-you-need-to-know-about-nys-major-reopening/10573780/" target="_blank">following statement</a>:&nbsp;"We applaud the Governor's recent announcement easing capacity limits on performance venues in New York State. We are encouraged by this good news, which is a long-awaited indication that New York is truly on the road to recovery. We look forward to reopening at full capacity and are working to safely welcome audiences and employees back to Broadway theatres this fall. As always, we continue to work closely with our elected officials and will share more information as soon as plans become finalized."Governor Cuomo has suggested that "from a capacity point of view", all Broadway theatres will be allowed to reopen from May 19. However, with cast members having to rehearse ahead of opening productions, as well as resuming continuous runs of shows that have been suspended for over 12 months, it's likely that Broadway shows won't open again until the fall. <a href="/news-features/will-broadway-shows-reopen-in-2021">Check out our guide for when Broadway shows will open in 2021.</a>According to sources at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/arts/2021/04/29/broadway-return" target="_blank">NY1</a>, "the initial plan is for.. shows like <a href="/show/wicked">Wicked</a>, <a href="/show/the-lion-king">The Lion King</a> and <a href="/show/hamilton">Hamilton </a>to return first, most likely around Labor Day." Shows including <a href="/show/jagged-little-pill">Jagged Little Pill</a>, <a href="/show/chicago">Chicago </a>and <a href="/show/aint-too-proud-the-life-and-times-of-the-temptations">Ain't Too Proud</a> have posted performance dates from September 2021.One-off events have been taking place on Broadway in the past weeks, as part of NYPops Up Festival. Upcoming Broadway performances during the festival are to be confirmed.Photo credit: Broadway sign (Photo by Josh Hallett on <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hyku/2930749145/in/photolist-5sYRBF-frYWUB-fsGCHg-A9G5rx-2s7FZK-nXuuJE-nXvyhX-nXuMgM-d34VWm-JtTS2Q-uFwpHW-eyYUns-g36DTi-aW6t7-g1wbsr-Ya6q5L-tJXCiC-uFYsQD-5EdM3Z-oZhRzz-pTVM1S-3iVdJs-pDEdpV-oZhSek-pDD1cG-pTVFwL-pDAGw6-pDG3E3-pVRwBT-pDE2AF-9g1iN-5Ei4UE-pW2gHP-8LLiNE-8LHf2r-24NdN1x-pDD1Eq-pWajn7-2fpMnP8-pDE6ia-oZhUND-oZeXx3-8LHejk-pVRtzF-8LHeqe-pDE7G2-8LLiJ9-8LHfe2-8LLiom-8LHenp" target="_blank">Flickr </a>under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/" target="_blank">CC 2.0</a>)&nbsp;

New York capacity restrictions to lift from May 19, says Governor Cuomo

Photo credit: Broadway sign (Photo by Josh Hallett on Flickr under CC 2.0)

It's likely that Broadway productions will reopen in the coming months.

Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu's <a href="/show/pass-over">Pass Over</a>&nbsp;will open on Broadway at the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/august-wilson-theatre">August Wilson Theatre</a> for a limited run. The Lincoln Center Theater production will be directed by Danya Taymor. Pass Over&nbsp;begins previews at the August Wilson Theatre on August 4, ahead of an opening night on September 12 and performances to October 10.Inspired by&nbsp;Waiting for Godot&nbsp;and the story of Exodus,&nbsp;<a href="/show/pass-over">Pass Over</a>&nbsp;centers on a city street corner where two men talk and dream of their "promised land," when a stranger interrupts their meeting. The play had its world premiere in 2017 at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, where it was captured for Amazon Prime by Spike Lee, and Nwandu presented an updated version of the play at Lincoln Center Theater in 2018. Nwandu has updated the play for each production to meet the current moment, and will be updating the work again for the Broadway production."As my team and I prepare to produce this play again, I've asked myself: when the state-sanctioned murder of Black people in the United States remains visible and routine, and the world continues to reckon with the loss, trauma, and alienation caused by the global pandemic, how do I meet this moment?" Nwandu said in a statement. "Though much about&nbsp;Pass Over&nbsp;remains a lament over the lives of Black people stolen too soon, I am happy to confirm that my team and I, along with our producers, are presenting a new version that centers the health, hope and joy of our audiences, especially Black people. We are re-uniting to envision this play again, to tell a version of the story on Broadway where Moses &amp; Kitch both survive their encounter with white oppression."The original cast from the Lincoln Center Theater producton will reprise their roles. Jon Michael Hill, Namir Smallwood and Gabriel Ebert will star in&nbsp;Pass Over.<a href="/show/pass-over">Pass Over</a>&nbsp;joins&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/thoughts-of-a-colored-man">Thoughts on a Colored Man</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/lackawanna-blues">Lackawanna Blues</a>, and <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/skeleton-crew">Skeleton Crew</a>&nbsp;in the lineup of new plays announced to open on Broadway.The production will feature the design team from the 2018 Lincoln Center production, including&nbsp;set design by&nbsp;Wilson Chin,&nbsp;costume design by&nbsp;Sarafina Bush,&nbsp;lighting design by&nbsp;Marcus Doshi,&nbsp;and sound design by&nbsp;Justin Ellington.Pass Over&nbsp;is at the August Wilson Theatre from August 4 - October 10.Photo credit:&nbsp;Antoinette Chinonye NwanduArticle Originally Published: 4 May 2021

Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu's 'Pass Over' to open on Broadway

Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu

“BLAZINGLY THEATRICAL and THRILLINGLY TENSE.”  -Jesse Green, The New York Times (CRITIC’S PICK!)

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Pass Over on Broadway

The Lincoln Center Theatre production, directed by Danya Taymor, will open at the August Wilson Theatre.

In recent months, discussions have taken place as to when New York City can get back to normality. There's been a Broadway reopening plan, including <a href="/news-features/new-york-city-mayor-announces-broadway-reopening-plan-including-vaccination">dedicated vaccination sites for Broadway workers</a>. A further update has been given today, April 29, in which New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city will be ready to fully reopen on July 1, with Broadway shows reopening in September.Speaking on MSNBC and as reported on <a href="https://broadwaynews.com/2021/04/29/de-blasio-plans-to-fully-reopen-nyc-in-july-but-signals-september-for-broadway/" target="_blank">Broadway News</a>,&nbsp;de Blasio said: "the city is planning for a 100% capacity reopening in July of stores, restaurants, gyms and arenas due to the increasing pace of vaccinations.Broadway theaters will still be aiming for a September reopening... I'd say you should expect Broadway full strength in September... but I'd love to see some of the smaller shows up in July and August." Ultimately, it's down to Governor Cuomo as to when all theatres across New York City can reopen their doors for audience members. But, some <a href="/news-features/full-list-of-new-york-theatre-productions-that-are-open">theatres have begun to welcome live audiences once more</a>,&nbsp;with concerts, cabarets and solo events <a href="/news-features/new-york-theatre-to-see-in-may">taking place in May 2021</a>.On May 3, Governor Cuomo stated that <a href="/news-features/new-york-capacity-restrictions-to-lift-from-may-19-says-governor-cuomo">New York capacity restrictions can lift from May 19</a>. While Broadway shows would be allowed to reopen, it's still likely theatres will reopen from the fall.&nbsp;According to <a href="https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/arts/2021/04/29/broadway-return" target="_blank">sources in NY1</a>, "the initial plan is for.. shows like&nbsp;<a href="/show/wicked">Wicked</a>, <a href="/show/the-lion-king">The Lion King&nbsp;</a>and <a href="/show/hamilton">Hamilton&nbsp;</a>to return first, most likely around Labor Day."&nbsp;Mayor de Blasio did not give specifics as to which shows could get the green light sooner than others. But it's likely that shows with a smaller cast size and seating capacity will open first.Ahead of Broadway's reopening, some shows have posted tentative performance dates. <a href="/show/chicago">Chicago</a>, <a href="/show/jagged-little-pill">Jagged Little Pill</a> and<a href="/show/aint-too-proud-the-life-and-times-of-the-temptations">&nbsp;Ain't Too Proud </a>could open from as early as September, with <a href="/show/diana">Diana </a>and <a href="/show/the-music-man">The Music Man</a> in December. Check out our guide on which <a href="/news-features/will-broadway-shows-reopen-in-2021">Broadway shows will open in 2021</a>.

New York City to reopen fully from July 1; Broadway set for fall reopening

New York City to reopen fully from July 1; Broadway set for Fall reopening 

Will the Great White Way finally reopen soon?

A new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby is currently in development, with Florence Welch to write the original score. The Great Gatsby is currently slated as a pre-Broadway production, with performance dates to be announced.As reported in <a href="https://broadwaynews.com/2021/04/28/florence-welch-to-write-score-for-musical-adaptation-of-the-great-gatsby/" target="_blank">Broadway News</a>, Florence Welch is best known as the lead singer of Florence and the Machine, with songs including "Dog Days are Over" and "Spectrum". Welch has previous history with The Great Gatsby, penning the song "Over the Love" for the 2013 film adaptation starring Leonardo DiCaprio.Speaking about The Great Gatsby, Welch said: "This book has haunted me for a large part of my life. It contains some of my [favorite] lines in literature. Musicals were my first love, and I feel a deep connection to Fitzgerald's broken romanticism."Welch will write the lyrics, with Thomas Bartlett and Welch co-writing the score. The Great Gatsby will feature a book by Martyna Majok and direction by Rebecca Frecknall. Performance dates, casting and a venue are to be announced, but the production is being described as "pre-Broadway".The Great Gatsby follows Nick Carraway, a World War One veteran who seeks his American dream in New York. Attracted by Jay Gatsby's hedonistic lifestyle, Nick attends a party and finds himself drawn into a new world, filled with deceit, lies and lust.Later this year, an<a href="/news-features/the-great-gatsby-immersive-show-to-receive-american-premiere-in-fall"> immersive adaptation of The Great Gatsby</a> will receive its American premiere, with dates to be confirmed.Photo credit: Florence Welch (Photo by David Fisher)

Florence Welch to write original score for new ‘The Great Gatsby’ musical

Photo credit: Florence Welch (Photo by David Fisher)

The show is currently being tipped as pre-Broadway.

With Broadway theatres now reopening across the city for one-off performances, some productions are beginning to reveal details on their return. <a href="/show/six">Six </a>will reopen at the <a href="/theatres/brooks-atkinson-theatre">Brooks Atkinson Theatre</a>&nbsp;from Sept. 17, 2021, with an opening night on Oct. 3, 2021.&nbsp;In a <a href="https://twitter.com/SixBroadway/status/1389972412645642242" target="_blank">tweet from the production</a>,&nbsp;Six&nbsp;presale tickets will be on sale from May 6 - May 10. Further details, including a performance schedule will be announced in due course.&nbsp;Combining history, heartbreak and pop music, <a href="/show/six">Six </a>sees Henry VIII's wives take to the mics to share their story. After regional performances, <a href="/show/six">Six </a>premiered in the West End in 2019 and received five Olivier Award nominations, including best new musical.<a href="/show/six">Six </a>made its Broadway premiere at the <a href="/theatres/brooks-atkinson-theatre">Brooks Atkinson Theatre</a> on Feb. 13, 2020. The <a href="/show/six">Six </a>opening night was due to take place on Mar. 12, 2020, but that was the night that all Broadway theatres were forced to close.Casting for <a href="/show/six">Six </a>'s Broadway return has not been confirmed. Prior to the Broadway lockdown, the cast included Adrianna Hicks as Catherine of Aragon, Andrea Macasaet as Anne Boleyn, Abby Mueller as Jane Seymour, Brittney Mack as Anna of Cleves, Samantha Pauly as Katherine Howard and Anna Uzele as Catherine Parr.The news of&nbsp;Six&nbsp;tickets on sale follows <a href="/news-features/broadway-theatres-to-reopen-september-14-2021-says-governor-cuomo">Governor Cuomo's news that Broadway theatres can reopen from Sept. 14, 2021</a>.&nbsp;Other musicals which have confirmed a reopening include <a href="/show/chicago">Chicago</a> at the Ambassador Theatre, <a href="/show/jagged-little-pill">Jagged Little Pill </a>at the Broadhurst Theatre and <a href="/show/diana-the-musical">Diana: The Musical</a> at the Longacre Theatre. <a href="/show/the-music-man">The Music Man</a> will begin performances at the Winter Garden Theatre from December 20.<a href="/show/six">Six </a>is at the <a href="/theatres/brooks-atkinson-theatre">Brooks Atkinson Theatre</a>&nbsp;from Sept. 17, 2021.Photo credit: Cast of Six (Photo by Joan Marcus)Article Originally Published: 26 April 2021

‘Six’ confirms Broadway return to Brooks Atkinson Theatre

Photo credit: Cast of Six (Photo by Joan Marcus)

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SIX on Broadway

Six tickets on Broadway will be available soon.

During an advertisement break in the 93rd Academy Awards, a trailer for the upcoming film adaptation of <a href="/show/west-side-story">West Side Story</a> was released. The new film adaptation of <a href="/show/west-side-story">West Side Story</a> will eventually be screened in cinemas from Dec. 10, 2021, after it was pushed back by a year.Inspired by William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, <a href="/show/west-side-story">West Side Story</a> sees two rival gangs battle one another in 1950s New York City. West Side Story features music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, with songs including "Tonight", "America" and "Somewhere."Casting for the new <a href="/show/west-side-story">West Side Story</a> film includes Ansel Elgort as Tony and Rachel Zegler as Maria. The Prom's Ariana DeBose plays Anita, with David Alvarez as Bernardo, Mike Faist as Riff, Josh Andrés Rivera as Chino, Ana Isabelle as Rosalía, Corey Stoll as Lieutenant Schrank, Brian d'Arcy James as Officer Krupke and Rita Moreno as Valentina.<a href="/show/west-side-story">West Side Story</a> made its Broadway premiere at the <a href="/theatres/winter-garden-theatre">Winter Garden Theatre</a> in 1957, where it ran for two years. It's since been revived three times, with its latest reincarnation directed by Ivo van Hove. <a href="/show/west-side-story">West Side Story</a> is currently suspended at the <a href="/theatres/broadway-theatre">Broadway Theatre</a>, but "reveals the durability of the musical, depth and beauty of the songs and the stubbornly evergreen message" according to <a href="/reviews/review-of-ivo-van-hoves-west-side-story-on-broadway">New York Theatre Guide</a>.&nbsp;<a href="/show/west-side-story">West Side Story</a> is in cinemas from December 10. You can watch the West Side Story trailer below.&nbsp;<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="400" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CbUM27qw6a8" title="YouTube video player" width="100%"></iframe>Photo credit: Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler (Photo by Niko Tavernise for Twentieth Century Studios)&nbsp;

‘West Side Story’ film trailer released, starring Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler

Photo credit: Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler (Photo by Niko Tavernise for Twentieth Century Studios)

The musical film adaptation will be in cinemas this December.

Following last month's news that Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) will <a href="/news-features/lincoln-center-for-the-performing-arts-creates-new-outdoor-performance-spaces">open outdoor performance spaces</a>,&nbsp;LCPA have now announced the official public opening of Restart Stages. The project will see 10 spaces open across the city, allowing artists and art organizations to resume live performances once more.Restart Stages launched on April 7 with a performance dedicated to healthcare workers. Currently, Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya's art installation "We Belong Here" is available to view.Restart Stages will begin using LCPA's outdoor spaces from May 10, as The Green opens. During May, 24 events will take place, including musical performances, dance, spoken word, drama and family shows.&nbsp;All attendees going to Restart Stages events will be required to fill out a health survey.<a href="https://www.todaytix.com/x/nyc/category/lincoln-center-restart-stages-program">Free tickets for Restart Stages events are available through TodayTix</a>, the official ticketing partner.<h2>What events are happening as part of Restart Stages at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts?</h2>Opening Ceremony: The first show acknowledges the pre-colonial history of the United States, with a land blessing ceremony that recognizes indigenous communities. Martha Redbone will also perform. Event runs on May 10 at 7:00pm.Norm Lewis: In recent years, Lewis has starred in Broadway musicals including Les Miserables and <a href="/show/once-on-this-island">Once on this Island</a>. He'll present a Broadway revue celebrating his career and the importance of theatre. Event runs on May 10 at 8:00pm.Juilliard NOW: Various events run on May 12 at 1:00pm, May 12 at 5:00pm, May 13 at 1:00pm, May 13 at 7:00pm, May 19 at 1:00pm, May 19 at 5:00pm, May 20 at 12:00pm, May 20 at 4:00pm, May 20 at 8:00pm, May 26 at 1:00pm, May 26 at 5:00pm, May 27 at 4:00pm, May 27 at 8:00pm, May 29 at 1:00pm, May 29 at 5:00pm, June 2, June 3, June 5, June 10, June 12, June 14,&nbsp;Concerts For Kids: Red Baraat: A fun musical combining world styles for the whole family. Event runs on May 15 at 11:00am.Summer Evenings Outdoors: Gershwin, Adolphe and Dvořák: The Chamber Music Society return to the stage with live performances. Event runs on May 15 at 7:30pm and June 26.Jose Llana: Dedicated to the Philippine Nurses Association, The King and I star Jose Llana will present an intimate evening of music. Event runs on May 19.Pauline Jean and Godwin Louis: In honor of Haitian Heritage Month, the vocalist and saxophonist present traditional Haitian music. Event runs on May 21 at 7:00pm.Poets on the Plaza: Artists from non-profit group The Moth share stories and poems. Event runs on May 22 at 11:00am.Summer Evenings Outdoors: Dvořák and Mendelssohn: Lincoln Center's chamber music society present choral works. Event runs on May 22 at 7:30pm.Our Time Is Now: Jennifer Koh, Courtney Bryan, Cindy Tran and Simon White come together for a night of poetry and orchestral music. Event runs on May 25 at 8:00pm.Eddie Palmieri: The New York-born pianist will play salsa music, joined by a six-piece jazz band. Event runs on May 28 at 8:00pm.Unveiling by Sonya Taneh:&nbsp;The <a href="/show/moulin-rouge-the-musical">Moulin Rouge: The Musical</a> choreographer presents a new work. Event runs on June 1.Beethoven and Saint-Saëns: Immersive yourself in choral chamber pieces from a variety of composers. Event runs on June 2.Voices of a People's History:&nbsp;AP U.S. History Seniors of The Maxine Greene High School retell the American experience after a year of isolation. Event runs on June 3.&nbsp;Concerts for Kids: Coming Together:&nbsp;To honor the Juneteenth emancipation holiday, Concerts for Kids present a joyous celebration of Black culture. Event runs on June 19.&nbsp;I Dream a Dream That Dreams Back at Me:&nbsp;To mark Juneteenth, a performing collective will discuss America's need for equality. Event runs on June 19.&nbsp;Pride: Staceyann Chin:&nbsp; As part of a Pride celebration, Chin will speak about race, class, gender, sexuality and post-pandemic life. Event runs on June 21.when we write with ashes:&nbsp;As part of Pride,&nbsp;Victor I. Cazares' will shair their love story complicated by fascism, eroticism and—ultimately—death. Event runs on June 24.&nbsp;Egg Yolk:&nbsp;Taylor Mac returns to Lincoln Center with an American songbook evening. Event runs on June 25.&nbsp;This is Not a Memorized Script: As part of Pride, this new work will address connections between personal vulnerability and political revolution. Event runs on June 25.&nbsp;Pride Latin xoxo:&nbsp;Migguel Anggelo gives an outrageous and gender-busting solo musical theater performance. Event runs on June 26.Concerts for Kids: Spanglish Fly:&nbsp;"Boogaloo Familia" (featuring Spanglish Fly) is an interactive, bilingual musical history of Latin boogaloo, or bugalú, for kids and their families. Event runs on July 3.Mighty Sparrow: Marking his 86th birthday, Trinidadian Calypso King Mighty Sparrow brings the Caribbean to Lincoln Center. Event runs on July 6.&nbsp;Summer Evenings Outdoors: Beethoven and Dvořák​​: Lincoln Center's chamber music society present choral works. Event runs on July 7.A Summer Evening with NY Phil and Jaap van Zweden:&nbsp;Music Director Jaap van Zweden leads the New York Philharmonic in this outdoor summer event featuring works by Carlos Simon, Stravinsky, and Mozart. Event runs on July 8.Michael Michelle Lynch:&nbsp;The Bronx's own Michael Michelle Lynch reflects on their life as a LGBTQ activist and performer with the innovative queer theater group Hot Peaches. Event runs on July 9.Soul in the Horn with Natasha Diggs:&nbsp;Enjoy a night of dancing out on The GREEN with the 45 Queen of Soul in the Horn, Natasha Diggs, spinning soul, funk, hip hop, house and disco. July 9.Summer Evenings Outdoors: Haydn, Mendelssohn, and Schumann​: Lincoln Center's chamber music society present choral works. Event runs on July 10."Ailey" Sneak Preview Screening:&nbsp;Many know the name Alvin Ailey, but how many know the man? Discover the visionary who founded one of the world's most renowned dance companies. July 12.Make a Joyful Noize: A multimedia universe that blends music, film, interviews, spoken word and dance to capture the contagious energy of Black joy. Event runs on July 15.Taylor Made: Celebrating the 100th Birthday of Dr. Billy Taylor:&nbsp;On the centenary of his birth, Lincoln Center honors bandleader and composer Billy Taylor, the co-founder of the jazz education program Jazzmobile. Event runs on July 16.Silent Disco on The Green: Events run July 16, July 23, July 24, July 30.Concerts for Kids:&nbsp;July 17 and July 31To Be Baptized: A Performance Tribute:&nbsp;A celebration of the legacy of activists John Lewis and C.T. Vivian through film, music, civic engagement and open-panel discussion. July 17.Brian Stokes Mitchell:&nbsp;The Tony-winning actor returns to Broadway for six concerts. The evening of song is titled Out with the Old, In with the New&nbsp;and is to celebrate both contemporary and traditional repertoires. Event runs from July 21 - 23 and August 12 - 14.&nbsp;You Are Here:&nbsp;After over 12 months of lockdown,&nbsp;You Are Here&nbsp;will encourage New Yorkers to reflect on their shared emotions through reflective pieces. Portraits will be brought to life, including security guards, educators and singers. Event runs from July 24 - 30.&nbsp;A Summery Caramelized Comeback:&nbsp;Afrofuturistic improvisatory funk-fusion orchestra Burnt Sugar brings Damrosch Park back to life with a concert of danceable, joyful music. July 24.Egúngún Síwájú: Elevation, Emergence and Empowerment:&nbsp;A healing celebration of ancestral African Diasporic masking traditions acknowledges the role ancestors can play in propelling our community forward. July 25.The Memory of Water:&nbsp;A multimedia examination of the healing and devastating power of water by two prominent AAPI experimental sound artists. July 30.Raga Maqam:&nbsp;Composer Amir ElSaffar partners with Brooklyn Raga Massive to show the shared spiritual and musical connections of classical Iraqi and Indian music. July 31.Free tickets for all Restart Stages events are <a href="https://www.todaytix.com/x/nyc/category/lincoln-center-restart-stages-program" target="_blank">available on TodayTix</a>.Photo credit: Restart Stages (Photo by Stephanie Berger)

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts declare Restart Stages officially open

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24 free events will take place throughout May.

Farewell, so long, goodbye. Will Swenson will play his final performance in [*A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/24254-a-beautiful-noise-tickets) on Broadway on October 29.

Swenson currently leads the show at the [Broadhurst Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/broadhurst-theatre) as Neil Diamond - Then, a younger version of the singer-songwriter as an up-and-coming musician. The show follows Diamond as he looks back on his life and career, and his [greatest hits](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/all-the-songs-in-a-beautiful-noise-on-broadway) propel the story of how he went from a poor Brooklyn kid to an award-winning, globally bestselling musician.

Swenson has played Diamond since *A Beautiful Noise* opened in November 2022. The current cast, most of whom are also original members, also includes Mark Jacoby as Neil Diamond – Now, Robyn Hurder as Marcia, Shirine Babb as Doctor, Jessie Fisher as Jaye Posner, Michael McCormick as Fred Weintraub/ Tommy O’Rourke, Tom Alan Robbins as Bert Berns/Kieve Diamond, and Bri Sudia as Ellie Greenwich/Rose Diamond.

Replacement casting for Swenson has yet to be announced. Nick Fradiani currently serves as Swenson's alternate, playing Neil Diamond - Then for one performance a week; he will continue in this role.

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Will Swenson to depart 'A Beautiful Noise' on Broadway

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A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical on Broadway

The actor originated the role of a young Neil Diamond in this musical at the Broadhurst Theatre about the Grammy Award-winning musician's life and career.

The heat is going away. [*Some Like It Hot*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/24262-some-like-it-hot-tickets) has set a Broadway closing date of December 30 at the [Shubert Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/shubert-theatre).

The musical will have played for just over a year, having played 483 total performances since November 1, 2022.

*Some Like It Hot* is a musical adapted from the 1959 Billy Wilder comedy of the same name, in which two Prohibition-era jazz musicians, Joe and Jerry, flee the Chicago mob. While stowing away in disguise with an all-female swing band, they find love and learn more about their truest identities.

Matthew López and Amber Ruffin wrote the book, and songs are by Marc Shaiman (music and lyrics) and Scott Wittman (lyrics). Casey Nicholaw directs and choreographs.

Our [four-star review calls *Some Like It Hot*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/reviews/some-like-it-hot-broadway-review) "a bracing, fizzy cocktail garnished with a winning cast... this [adaptation] scores points for not just tracing the source but turning up some fresh ideas of its own."

The show won Best Musical at the Drama League, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards, and it was nominated for 13 Tonys, including Best Musical. Among its four wins were Best Choreography and Best Leading Actor in a Musical for [J. Harrison Ghee](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/interviews/j-harrison-ghee-contains-multitudes-in-some-like-it-hot-on-broadway), one of the [first non-binary performers to ever win a Tony Award](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/alex-newell-j-harrison-ghee-become-first-non-binary-tony-winning-actors).

Alongside Ghee as Jerry, the *Some Like It Hot* Broadway cast includes [Christian Borle](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/christian-borle) as Joe, J. Harrison Ghee as Jerry, Adrianna Hicks as Sugar, Kevin Del Aguila as Osgood, NaTasha Yvette Williams as Sweet Sue, Adam Heller as Mulligan, Mark Lotito as Spats, and Angie Schworer as Minnie.

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'Some Like It Hot' sets Broadway closing date

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Some Like It Hot on Broadway

The musical adaptation of the 1959 Billy Wilder film at the Shubert Theatre. was the most Tony Award-nominated show of the 2022-23 season with 13 nods.

Sometimes the dividing line between a character and a playwright is a blurry one. So it is with Ossie Davis’s 1961 satirical comedy [*Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/27642-purlie-victorious-tickets), now back on Broadway for the first time since its debut 62 years ago.

The story follows Purlie Victorious Judson, a Black self-made traveling preacher who returns to his segregated Georgia hometown with a mission to buy and rehab its derelict church, Big Bethel. As a Black man, that’s a tall order. The church, like the town, is in the grip of racist tyrant Ol’ Cap’n Cotchipee.

Davis grew up in racially segregated Georgia. Like Purlie, Davis had first-hand experience with discrimination and bigotry, forces that inform the play and fueled his lifelong commitment to civil rights. In a pre-show voiceover, director Kenny Leon notes that the play began as an angry drama. But it evolved to become less autobiographical and funnier. Get people laughing, you get people’s attention. That’s powerful.

Learn more about the political and personal contexts – and the impact of 1960s-era influences – that shaped *Purlie Victorious* below. 

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## The politics of *Purlie Victorious*

Davis situated his play in Georgia in the late 1950s, a time when Jim Crow – which has been called “a racial caste system” – were in effect in the American South. Bottom line: Blacks were second-class citizens.

“Jim Crow was more than a series of rigid anti-black laws. It was a way of life,” according to the [Jim Crow Museum](https://jimcrowmuseum.ferris.edu/), a resource to tell the story of African American resiliency. Jim Crow bolstered the lie that Blacks were inferior to whites. 

Davis shrewdly creates Ol' Cap'n Cotchipee to be the flesh-and-blood manifestation of Jim Crow, a man dressed head to toe in white who won’t hesitate to say he reveres “all that is white and holy” – and that doesn’t include African Americans. He sums the philosophy up in a chilling line: "My ol' Confederate father told me on his deathbed: Feed the Negras first - after the horses and cattle."

Cotchipee is quick to reach for his bullwhip, but he takes a shine to Purlie’s brother Gitlow (that name is no accident), an “Uncle Tom” who’s content being subservient and keeping to the old-plantation-day ways. 

But Davis leaves room for hope. Cotchipee’s liberal-minded son Charlie has had it with his father’s bigoted ways – and that ultimately leads the way for Purlie to get the last laugh.

## The real-life partnership of *Purlie Victorious*

Purlie’s plan to take ownership of Big Bethel requires a secret weapon – Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins, a follower and love interest of Purlie's who’s game for anything. Ossie Davis played the title role in the comedy’s Broadway premiere, so naturally, his wife, Ruby Dee, played Lutiebelle. 

The couple, who were married for 57 years, previously shared a Broadway stage in 1946 in *Jeb* and 1959 in *A Raisin in the Sun*. *Purlie Victorious* gave them a chance to chomp into two juicy roles together onstage. And their involvement in the show didn't end with the original production: Dee later played the supporting role of Idella in a 2002 reading.

They frequently worked together throughout their careers until he died in 2005 at 87; she died in 2014 at 91. But *Purlie Victorious* gave them a unique chance to shine a bright spotlight on the struggle for equality.

## Famous *Purlie Victorious* reviews

Suffice it to say that the social influencers of 1961 took notice of what Purlie Victorious was preaching. Fellow reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. saw the show. So did Malcolm X. According to Davis, [X said](http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ccbh/mxp/davis.html), “Black folks laughing at White folks was revolutionary — the highest kind of struggle he could imagine.” 

Eleanor Roosevelt also attended. She laughed, and then she [wrote about the experience](https://www2.gwu.edu/~erpapers/myday/displaydoc.cfm?_y=1962&_f=md005050). “Mixed with the humor there is intelligent, incisive commentary on segregation, discrimination, and the slow pace of integration,” she wrote.

“I think it is well for you as an American citizen to see it,” she added, “and ponder our racial problem… as a question affecting our standing and our real sincerity among the peoples of the world.”

Call that a *Purlie* of wisdom.

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*Photo credit: Kara Young, Heather Alicia Simms, Leslie Odom, Jr., Vanessa Bell Calloway, Billy Eugene Jones, and Noah Robbins in Purlie Victorious. (Photo by Marc J. Franklin)*

The real history behind ‘Purlie Victorious’ on Broadway

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Purlie Victorious on Broadway

Discover how real-life people, places, and politics shaped Ossie Davis’s uproarious comedy from 1961, which remains just as fresh and relevant in 2023.

For anyone planning on paying a visit to the Emerald City by seeing [*Wicked*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/1-wicked-musical-tickets) on Broadway, there are tons of ways to turn your entire day into an epic adventure Elphaba herself would approve of. There are many different activities to plan a *Wicked*-themed day in New York City, from learning more about the Gershwin, the theatre where the musical plays (in fact, the 20th anniversary is October 30, 2023), to spending time with another famous green woman. 

We’ve selected a few wickedly exciting activities you can take part in across the city, with ideas for Ozians of all ages. Then, make sure you buy your tickets to see *Wicked* at the [Gershwin Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/gershwin-theatre), and experience the story of *The Wizard of Oz* like never before.

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## Museum of Broadway

Any theatre lover will enjoy a few hours at the Museum of Broadway, which features tons of costumes, set pieces, and props on display from famous performances. You'll also discover fascinating information about the history of the Great White Way and all the people it takes to put on a Broadway show.

*Wicked* fans in particular will love the five-foot scale model of the Gershwin, which shows off just how many people it takes to make the magic happen on stage and what the venue looks like behind the scenes.

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## Behind the Emerald Curtain

If you’ve ever wondered how Elphaba goes green every night or flies through the air, you’ll want to go on the Behind the Emerald Curtain tour. Cast members lead this 90-minute special behind-the-scenes tour through the *Wicked* museum, which includes special costumes, set pieces, props, scale models and more.

Perhaps the most exciting part of the experience, however, is that guests get to enjoy a candid Q&A with some cast members to ask their burning questions about being in *Wicked* and life as a Broadway performer. Tours operate on select dates only.

## Enchantments

Are you more intrigued by the witchy side of *Wicked*? Pay a visit to Enchantments, the oldest occult store in New York City. Located in the East Village, this store has tons of goodies for anyone trying to get into the magical spirit, with tarot cards, incense, cauldrons, and customized candles tailored toward whatever you hope to manifest. You can also get yourself a talisman to wear to the show and make sure any energy coming toward you is anything but wicked!

## The Statue of Liberty

Spend the day with another famous woman who is green from head to toe: the Statue of Liberty. A trip to this beloved monument (which is actually made of copper!) starts with a ferry ride to Liberty Island. Once there, you can visit the museum to learn more about Lady Liberty or climb up to her crown for an amazing view of the city’s skyline (but you’ll have to book tickets in advance). With [Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Round Trip Ferry tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/31071-statue-of-liberty-and-ellis-island-round-trip-ferry-with-tour-guide), you can also go over to Ellis Island and visit the National Museum of Immigration afterwards.

If you don't want to go out to the island, New York Theatre Guide has tickets to multiple boat cruises that let you get a picturesque view of the statue while you sail by and enjoying onboard drinks and treats. Take a [daytime](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/29471-daytime-statue-of-liberty-and-city-lights-sails-aboard-the-clipper-city-tall-ship) or [evening harbor cruise](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/29469-sunset-sail-aboard-the-clipper-city-tall-ship) on a historic clipper ship, or go on a [60-minute sightseeing cruise](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/30978-statue-of-liberty-&-ellis-island-60-minute-sightseeing-cruise) if you're on a time crunch.

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## Trapeze class

One of the most jaw-dropping moments in *Wicked* is when Elphaba takes flight. If you want to get a taste of what it feels like to soar through the air, you can take a flying trapeze class. The Trapeze School of New York at Hudson River Park, for example, teaches you how to hang by your knees, fly through the air, and do a “catch” (when someone on another trapeze bar catches you) all in your first class.

You can also try other gravity-defying activities, like trampoline classes and aerial hoop classes (also known as Lyra). It’s certainly a thrilling way to prepare for *Wicked*!

## *Wicked*

No *Wicked* day would be complete without seeing the iconic musical itself. Learn the history of Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch, long before Dorothy arrives in Oz. Despite being roommates at Shiz University, they're bitter enemies and polar opposites until they ultimately settle their differences and become fierce friends.

Their union is tested, however, when Elphaba falls from the Wizard's good graces, while Glinda is torn between supporting her or tarnishing her image among the people of Oz. *Wicked* a story of the power of female friendship, standing up for what’s right, and finding strength in what makes you different.

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Make a day out of ‘Wicked’ in New York City

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From exploring Gershwin Theatre history to defying gravity just like Elphaba does, these activities are a great way to spend one short day *Wicked*-style.

Fall is underway and it's time to fall in love with some new theatre — or fall in love with your favorite shows all over again. [Broadway's long-running favorites](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news-features/see-these-long-running-shows-on-broadway-right-now) are still going strong, but they're joined by plenty of new Broadway plays and musicals, including world-premiere Off-Broadway shows and many offerings with starry casts.

Check out our list of theatre to see in October 2023, and see our list of [New York shows that started in September](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news-features/new-york-theatre-to-see-in-september) for even more new theatre you can still catch.

## Broadway shows in October

Noteworthy musicals and plays start performances on Broadway this month, including exciting revivals and new shows by award-winning artists. Be sure to check out these widely celebrated shows, many with celebrities in the cast.

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### *Merrily We Roll Along*

Stephen Sondheim’s famous flop-turned-fan favorite about a friendship shattered by showbiz greed and ambition is back on Broadway for the first time since its 1981 premiere. [Daniel Radcliffe](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/daniel-radcliffe), Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez star as a trio of pals whose relationships fall apart as the days go by in director Maria Friedman’s acclaimed staging.

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### *I Need That*

[Danny DeVito](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/danny-devito), an Emmy winner for *Taxi* and a Tony nominee for *The Price*, stars as Sam, a hoarder ordered by government officials to clean up his cluttered home – or else he’s out on his ear. Count on playwright Theresa Rebeck (*Bernhardt/Hamlet*) to sort out the humor and humanity in the Roundabout Theatre Company production co-starring Lucy DeVito (the star’s daughter) and Ray Anthony Thomas.

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### *Spamalot* 

Oh, what a knight! Arthurian legend gets soundly spoofed in this Tony-winning Best Musical by John Du Prez and Eric Idle, based on the 1975 comedy film *Monty Python and the Holy Grail*. Back on Broadway for the first time since its 2005 premiere, the show has a stacked cast including Taran Killam as Lancelot, James Monroe Iglehart as King Arthur, and Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer as the Lady of the Lake.

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### *Harmony*

During the 1920s and 1930s, the Comedian Harmonists, a German sextet known for their freewheeling stage frolics and tight harmonies, ascended to popularity that spanned the globe. But when the Nazis rose to power, the group, which included three Jewish men, broke apart and fell into obscurity. Barry Manilow (music) and Bruce Sussman (book and lyrics) reclaim the group’s place in history in this show directed by Warren Carlyle. 

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## Off-Broadway shows in October

Off-Broadway theatres have it all this month: innovative new plays, comedy shows, and more. Whatever your taste in theatre, you’ll find it off Broadway, so check out these shows starting New York performances this month and find one that's best for you.

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

### *All the Devils Are Here*

Tony nominee Patrick Page is at his best when his characters are at their worst — such as Hades in [*Hadestown*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/14748-hadestown-tickets) and Scar in [*The Lion King*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/42-the-lion-king-tickets). In this 80-minute solo show subtitled *How Shakespeare Invented the Villain*, author and actor Page inhabits a dozen of the Bard’s notorious baddies – including Macbeth, Richard II, and more.

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### *Covenant*

Did a struggling musician make some sort of devilish deal to make it big in the biz? That’s a burning question throughout York Walker’s play about the power of suspicion and half-truths making its world premiere in a [Roundabout Theatre Company](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/harold-and-miriam-steinberg-center-for-theatre) presentation. 

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### *Danny and the Deep Blue Sea*

[Aubrey Plaza](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/aubrey-plaza) (*Parks and Recreation*) and [Christopher Abbott](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/christopher-abbott) (*Girls*) star in this new production of this emotionally charged 1984 two-hander by John Patrick Shanley, the Oscar-winning writer of *Moonstruck*. The revival at the [Lucille Lortel Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/lucille-lortel-theatre) follows down-and-outers who meet at a bar in the Bronx and maybe – just maybe – make the kind of deep connection that could change their lives.  

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### *Hell’s Kitchen*

Grammy winner [Alicia Keys](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/hear-the-music-of-alicia-keys-in-the-hells-kitchen-musical) makes her Off-Broadway debut at The [Public Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/public-theater) in her semi-autobiographical coming-of-age musical set in her home neighborhood in Manhattan.  Michael Greif (*Rent*, *Dear Evan Hansen*) directs the show, which features a mix of new songs and familiar hits by Keys and a book by Kristoffer Diaz about a 17-year-old girl named Ali, who’s considering life, love, and the future. 

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### *Here We Are*

A Sondheim premiere? We’re there. The final musical from the late, great composer-lyricist, created with writer David Ives (*Venus in Fur*) and directed by Joe Mantello (*Wicked*) is drawn from two Luis Buñuel films – *The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie* (1972) and *The Exterminating Angel* (1962) – with dinner parties that go sideways. Tony winners David Hyde Pierce, Rachel Bay Jones, and Denis O’Hare are just a taste of the delicious cast.

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### *Little Shop of Horrors*

Boy meets girl – and a man-eating plant with a killer appetite. So it goes in this hit revival at the Westside Theatre of the Alan Menken and Howard Ashman cult fave musical that's perfect for Halloween season. [Corbin Bleu](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/corbin-bleu) and Constance Wu currently star as the adorable lovebirds Seymour and Audrey who pour out their hearts in great songs like “Somewhere That’s Green” and “Suddenly Seymour.”

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### *Daphne*

Soon after Daphne says goodbye to the city to live with her girlfriend in a woodsy setting, she finds herself confronting a thicket of unsettling events that make her question what’s real and what’s not. Boundaries blur and realities emerge in Renae Simone Jarrett’s play at Lincoln Center.

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### *The Gardens of Anuncia*

Michael John LaChiusa seizes inspiration for his tango-infused musical at Lincoln Center from the early life of choreographer and director Graciela Danielle, one of his frequent collaborators. In the lead role, Tony winner Priscilla Lopez looks back at her girlhood in Argentina and marvels at the women in her life who helped her become an artist. 

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### *Merry Me*

There’s something about *Merry* – and then some. Restoration comedy shakes it up with Greek drama in a trippy work at [New York Theatre Workshop](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/new-york-theatre-workshop) by Hansol Jung (*Wolf Play*) directed by Leigh Silverman that promises to be “an intoxicating queer cocktail.” The setting is a Navy base, where libidos race, an angel descends with an arresting prophecy, and humanity hangs in the balance. 

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### *Stereophonic*

David Adjmi (*3C*, *Elective Affinities*) flashes back to the groovy, gritty mid-1970s, where a rock band recording its latest studio album is poised to make a quantum leap into the the big leagues. Will they seize the moment for superstardom – or crack like vinyl under the pressure? Original music by Arcade Fire’s Will Butler headlines this Playwrights Horizons presentation.

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### *I Can Get It for You Wholesale*

Antihero, anyone? *Tootsie* Tony winner Santino Fontana stars as Harry Bogen, an eager-beaver shipping clerk in 1937 New York City whose ambition is rivaled only by his unscrupulousness. This [Classic Stage Company](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/classic-stage-company) production marks the first revival of the 1962 musical in 30 years and is a bit of a family affair. Revisions to Jerome Weidman’s original book, based on his novel, are by his son, John Weidman. Songs are by Harold Rome.

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*Photo credit: Spamalot. (Photo by Jeremy Daniel)*

Top theatre to see in New York in October

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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 October | New York Theatre Guide

Check out our guide to must-see Broadway and Off-Broadway theatre in October 2023, a popular month for the openings of buzzy new Broadway plays and musicals.

They're hitting the dance floor! The new Broadway musical [*How to Dance in Ohio*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/32763-how-to-dance-in-ohio-tickets) has set its complete Broadway cast ahead of its first performance on November 15. Opening night is December 10.

*How to Dance in Ohio* is a musical adaptation of the same-named documentary by Alexandra Shiva. The show follows a group of autistic young adults who come of age and experience newfound love, stress, confidence, and change as they prepare for a formal dance at their group counseling center.

The show comes to Broadway's [Belasco Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/belasco-theatre) after a 2022 world premiere in Syracuse, with multiple cast members returning.

## Who is in the *How to Dance in Ohio* Broadway cast?

Newly announced *How to Dance in Ohio* cast members include Caesar Samayoa as psychologist Dr. Emilio Amigo, Cristina Sastre as Ashley Amigo, and ensemble members Jean Christian Barry, Collin Hancock, Hunter Hollingsworth, Marina Jansen, Ayanna Thomas, and Marina Pires.

They join seven [previously announced cast members](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/new-musical-how-to-dance-in-ohio-to-premiere-on-broadway-this-fall) making their Broadway debuts: Desmond Luis Edwards as Remy, Amelia Fei (Yi-Hsuan Fei) as Caroline, Madison Kopec as Marideth, Liam Pearce as Drew, Imani Russell as Mel, Conor Tague as Tommy, and Ashley Wool as Jessica. All are autistic actors reprising their roles from Syracuse as the autistic adults in the show.

Other previously announced cast members include Haven Burton as Terry, Darlesia Cearcy as Johanna, Carlos L Encinias, Nick Gaswirth, Melina Kalomas, and Martín Solá.

Check back for information on *How to Dance in Ohio* tickets on New York Theatre Guide.

*Photo credit: Amelia Fei, Ashley Wool, Conor Tague, Desmond Edwards, Imani Russell, Liam Pearce, and Madison Kopec. (Photos courtesy of production)*

'How to Dance in Ohio' completes Broadway cast

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The new musical, based on Alexandra Shiva's Peabody Award-winning documentary about autistic adults, begins performances at the Belasco Theatre in November.

Their name is Lancelot! Taran Killam and Alex Brightman join the cast of the upcoming [*Spamalot*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/33129-spamalot-tickets) Broadway revival, playing at the [St. James Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/st-james-theatre) from October 31. Opening night is November 16.

Killam returns to Broadway after playing King George III in [*Hamilton*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/384-hamilton-tickets) in 2017. He is better known, however, for his onscreen comedy performances on *madTV* and *Saturday Night Live*, in addition to multiple sitcoms. He will play Lancelot through January 7 only.

Brightman will step into the role from January 9. He is currently starring as Richard Dreyfuss in [*The Shark Is Broken*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/28737-the-shark-is-broken-tickets) on Broadway, and he is also known for leading the Broadway musical adaptations of *Beetlejuice* and *School of Rock*. Brightman also played Lancelot at the Kennedy Center, where this *Spamalot* revival production premiered earlier this year under director/choreographer Josh Rhodes.

As [previously announced](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/spamalot-sets-broadway-cast-and-creative-team), multiple other cast members from that production will also return for the Broadway transfer: Christopher Fitzgerald as Patsy, James Monroe Iglehart as King Arthur, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer as The Lady of the Lake, Jimmy Smagula as Sir Bedevere, Michael Urie as Sir Robin, and Nik Walker as Sir Galahad. Ethan Slater also stars as The Historian/Prince Herbert.

*Spamalot* is the seven-time Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of *Monty Python and the Holy Grail*, written by John Du Prez and founding Monty Python member Eric Idle. The show is an irreverent sendup of Arthurian legends.

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Taran Killam, Alex Brightman join 'Spamalot' Broadway cast

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The actors join a cast that also includes Broadway favorites James Monroe Iglehart, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Ethan Slater, and more at the St. James Theatre.

Ease on down to Broadway! A revival of [*The Wiz*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/27115-the-wiz-tickets) will begin performances this spring at the [Marquis Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/marquis-theatre). The first performance is March 29, and opening night is April 17.

The announcement of the New York production comes as *The Wiz* opened its pre-Broadway national tour in Baltimore, Maryland — where the Tony Award-winning original 1975 production premiered — last night.

*The Wiz* is an all-Black retelling of *The Wizard of Oz*, infusing it with jazz, pop, ballet, and Black cultural influences. The show features a book by William F. Brown and a Tony Award-winning score by Charlie Smalls and others, including Luther Vandross. The 2023 revival features additional material by Amber Ruffin, also represented on Broadway with *Some Like It Hot*.

Schele Williams directs the 2023 production, which features choreography by JaQuel Knight, scenic design by Hannah Beachler; costume design by Sharen Davis; lighting design by Ryan J. O’Gara; sound design by Jon Weston; projection design by Daniel Brodie; wig design by Charles LaPointe; makeup design by Kirk Cambridge-Del Pesche; music supervision, orchestrations, and music arrangements by Joseph Joubert; vocal and music arrangements by Allen René Louis; and dance music arrangements by Adam Blackstone.

## Who is in *The Wiz* Broadway cast?

As [previously announced](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/complete-cast-set-for-broadway-bound-the-wiz-revival), the Broadway cast of *The Wiz* stars [Wayne Brady](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/wayne-brady) as The Wiz alongside Nichelle Lewis as Dorothy, Deborah Cox as Glinda, Melody A. Betts as Aunt Em and Evillene, Kyle Ramar Freeman as the Lion, Phillip Johnson Richardson as the Tinman, and Avery Wilson as the Scarecrow.

The ensemble includes Maya Bowles, Shayla Alayre Caldwell, Jay Copeland, Allyson Kaye Daniel, Judith Franklin, Michael Samarie George, Collin Heyward, Amber Jackson, Olivia Jackson, Christina Jones, Polanco Jones, Kolby Kindle, Mariah Lyttle, Kareem Marsh, Anthony Murphy, Cristina Rae, Matthew Sims Jr, Avilon Trust Tate, Keenan D. Washington, and Timothy Wilson.

*The Wiz* Broadway cast carries over from the national tour.

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*Photo credit: The Wiz in Baltimore. (Photo by Jeremy Daniel)*

'The Wiz' to open on Broadway in March

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Wayne Brady will star in the latest revival of the seven-time Tony Award-winning musical, which just launched a national tour prior to its New York opening.

The career paths of Josh Gad and [Andrew Rannells](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/andrew-rannells) happily keep on colliding – and paralleling. Right now, they’re at the [James Earl Jones Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/james-earl-jones-theatre) in [*Gutenberg! The Musical!*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/31399-gutenberg-the-musical-tickets), a show with two actors and just as many exclamation points. The comic duo play musical theatre composers writing a show about the inventor of the printing press.

Out there? Sure. Then again, the story of misbegotten Mormon missionaries in Uganda is also wacky. That’s what the long-running, Tony Award-winning musical [*The Book of Mormon*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/127-the-book-of-mormon-tickets), in which Gad and Rannells first performed together, is about.

Even when they haven’t shared a stage, their theatre careers have overlapped in various ways. Find out more about the duo’s careers in our timeline below.

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## 2005 and 2006: Broadway debuts

In January 2005, Rannells took over as high school student Fender in *Hairspray*. Like a ’60s beehive hairdo, the actor ascended high to the lead role of teenage heartthrob Link Larkin. Rannells has stepped into key roles in other Broadway shows including Bob Gaudio in *Jersey Boys*, the title role in *Hedwig and the Angry Inch*, and King George in [*Hamilton*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/384-hamilton-tickets). 

A year later, in January 2006, the musical *The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee* introduced Gad to Broadway audiences. He took over the role of allergy-prone William Barfee, a kid who uses his “magic foot” to write out words before spelling them.

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## 2011: *The Book of Mormon*

In 2011, Rannells and Gad landed the lead roles in the irreverent, sometimes profane musical by Robert Lopez (*Frozen, Avenue Q*) and *South Park* creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Rannells and Gad starred as Elders Price and Cunningham: Mormon missionaries in Uganda who are young, eager, in over their head, and making things up as they go along. Both got Best Actor Tony nominations for the still-running hit at the [Eugene O’Neill Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/eugene-o-neill-theatre). 

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## 2006 and 2016: The William Finn connection

Gad belted the kicky tune “Magic Foot” by William Finn in his Broadway debut in *The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee*. Rannells earned his second Tony nomination – Best Actor in a Supporting Role, as the ailing Whizzer – in the 2016 revival of *Falsettos*, a show with music, lyrics, and a book by Finn.

## 2013 and 2016: The Disney connection

Beyond the stage, Disney is common ground for the pair. For episodes of the animated TV series *Sofia the First*, Rannells voiced Morris, a goblin. Meanwhile, Gad voiced Olaf, the fan-fave snowman in the *Frozen* film franchise.

## 2023: *Gutenberg! The Musical!*

As Bud and Doug in this musical by Scott Brown and Anthony King, the actors wear a lot of hats – and that’s not a metaphor. They play the authors of a show about Johannes Gutenberg, which they pitch to potential investors with the means to finance the project. They act out the show playing characters whose names are on baseball caps.

See how it all goes down through January 28 only. Who knows when Rannells and Gad will share the stage next?

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Learn about the careers of 'Gutenberg! The Musical!' stars Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells

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The acclaimed comic theatre actors made their names with *The Book of Mormon* more than a decade ago, and they now share the stage for the first time since.

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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