New musical ‘Let the Good Times Roll’ plans Broadway run
Celebrating the music and spirit of New Orleans, the show plans to open in NYC during the 2026-27 theatre season.
Summary
- The new musical Let the Good Times Roll: A New Orleans Gumbo will premiere on Broadway during the 2026-27 season
- The musical celebrates the culture and spirit of New Orleans and features songs from various popular artists
- The show is created by Tony Award winner Jack Viertel and has yet to announce a theatre; performance dates; or cast
The new musical Let the Good Times Roll: A New Orleans Gumbo plans to open on Broadway in the 2026-27 season. A theatre, dates, and casting have yet to be announced.
Let the Good Times Roll is a celebration of the music, culture, and resilience of New Orleans, Louisiana — even through hardships like the Great Flood and Hurricane Katrina — through the eyes of a young woman and a diverse ensemble of characters living there.
A concept album of the show, released in August, features songs made famous by artists including Bessie Smith, Dr. John, Professor Longhair, The Meters, Harry Connick, Jr., Randy Newman, and rebirth brass band, which also appears on the album.
First seen in a critically acclaimed world premiere at Phoenix Theater Company earlier this summer, Let the Good Times Roll is created by 14-time Tony Award-winning producer and creator Jack Viertel, known for conceiving the Broadway musical The Prom and the revue After Midnight. Sara Edwards returns to direct and choreograph, with Sonny Paladino providing music supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations.
Additional creative team members also have yet to be named.
"We set out to create a joy machine, a human story and a piece where New Orleans itself would become a principal character," Viertel said in a statement. "But the amount of joy the audience took from it every night was no doubt the best part of all. I’m excited and thrilled that we are moving on to New York and look forward to getting back in a rehearsal room full of wonderful people."
Photo credit: Tre Moore in Let the Good Times Roll in Phoenix. (Photo by Brennen Russell)
Frequently asked questions
What is Let the Good Times Roll about?
Let the Good Times Roll: A New Orleans Gumbo is a musical that celebrates the Big Easy through the music that make the city sing.
How do you book tickets for Let the Good Times Roll?
Book tickets for Let the Good Times Roll on New York Theatre Guide.
What are the songs in Let the Good Times Roll?
The songs in this new musical mirror the soundscape of New Orleans; audiences can expect soulful songs, big band, and jazz.
Who directs Let the Good Times Roll?
Sara Edwards makes her Broadway debut as a director and choreographer with this project.
Who wrote Let the Good Times Roll?
Tony winner Jack Viertel conceived and wrote this musical.
Is Let the Good Times Roll good?
The musical is as joyous as New Orleans: audiences can expect flashy numbers and a moving story that captivated audiences during the musical's extended run in Phoenix.
Is Let the Good Times Roll appropriate for kids?
Yes, the musical is for all ages; audiences must be four and up to come to Broadway theatres.
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