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Even if you don't know Robert Moses's name, you probably know his work. Any New Yorker or visitor who has ever driven on an interborough bridge, played in a city playground or pool, or caught a show at Lincoln Center has Moses to thank. Between the 1920s and 1960s, Moses, a city planner, oversaw the creation of New York City as we know it today. His rise to power, the negative effects of that power, and his most infamous projects — successful and failed — are the subject of a new play by David Hare, [*Straight Line Crazy*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/straight-line-crazy).

Academy Award nominee [Ralph Fiennes](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news-features/ralph-fiennes-theatre-roles-we-love) makes his Off-Broadway debut as Moses, reprising his acclaimed performance from the play's world premiere in London earlier this year. In New York, the play is going up at [The Shed](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/the-shed), where the very infrastructure the play deals with is mere blocks away. Moses's legacy is baked into the fabric of the city, but not even all New York residents know the history behind his most famous projects. Learn more about Moses and how his work inspired *Straight Line Crazy*, then make a beeline to Hudson Yards to see the play for yourself through December 18.

[Get *Straight Line Crazy* tickets now.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/straight-line-crazy)

## Who was Robert Moses?

Robert Moses was one of the most influential public officials in New York City history — and yet he never even got elected to public office. He did hold multiple appointed titles, though, heading up various planning committees — sometimes up to 12 at once. He headed up the New York State Council of Parks, New York City Department of Parks, Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, New York City Planning Commission, and Jones Beach Parkway Authority, all for 25 years or more, and sat on multiple other committees for shorter terms. Moses was even the New York Secretary of State for two years.

Together, these various titles gave Moses outsized power to shape how New York City was built. He oversaw the renovation and ground-up creation of highways, bridges, parks, pools, playgrounds, beaches, and more in the five boroughs and Long Island. He's now remembered for destroying lots of infrastructure to push his projects through, too, but regardless, his influence is undeniable. Lots of the infrastructure he built is still in place, and he shaped not only how New York City developed, but how lots of other U.S. cities developed, mimicking Moses's work.

## "Straight line crazy"

Where did Hare's play get its name? The title is part of a quote from Iphigene Ochs Sulzberger, who was president of NYC's Parks Commission from 1936 to 1963. Moses served as commissioner of the Parks Department from 1934 to 1960, so they worked closely together. In fact, she was an outspoken supporter of his, as she appreciated their shared interest in revitalizing the NYC parks system.

But that doesn't mean they always agreed on how to go about it. Her ideal park had plenty of nature, whereas Moses's plans involved paving over green space to build playgrounds, basketball courts, and parking lots. In a famous biography of Moses, *The Power Broker*, Robert Caro quotes Sulzberger as saying, "Engineers are straight-line crazy." 

This quote is, of course, part of the show it's named for, but Sulzberger isn't a character in *Straight Line Crazy*. Activist Jane Jacobs says the line instead, while arguing against Moses's plan to build a road through Washington Square Park. The quote itself refers to Moses's obsession with doing everything for the sake of efficiency — like building straight roads through parks — rather than leaving some things alone for human enjoyment.

## No way but the highway

To Moses, a car-forward city was the best type of city. He favored cars over public transportation, so he put his resources toward building highways and bridges. As chairman of the Triborough Bridge Authority for 34 years, he got multiple bridges built for car travel. The Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (then the Triborough Bridge), which connects Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx; the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel between Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan; the Throgs Neck Bridge between the Bronx and Queens, and many more were constructed under Moses's oversight. 

He also helped build, among multiple other Long Island parkways, the Meadowbrook State Parkway to Long Island, which was the first fully divided, limited-access highway in the world. Plus, Moses is responsible for creating Jones Beach State Park — the country's most frequented public beach — and the highway system that connects it to NYC.

Moses saw these projects as a benefit to working-class people. Highways, he believed, provided a convenient, direct way for people to escape to the beach from their tenements on weekends. This is what *Straight Line Crazy*'s first half is all about: Moses uses this exact reasoning to convince Governor Al Smith to approve the highways. In Hare's framing, this optimistic vision showed its dark flip side later in Moses's career: His negative view of tenements led him to demolish low-income neighborhoods, displacing many people who couldn't afford to move into renovated developments.

## Washington Square Park

Moses successfully built lots of highways, bridges, playgrounds, and cultural centers, but not all his projects succeeded. Moses's most infamous failure was his plan to build a road directly through the middle of Washington Square Park in the 1950s. Not just any road — a four-lane, two-way extension of Fifth Avenue that would feed into a Lower Manhattan Expressway, with an overpass to allow pedestrians to cross between the two sides of the park.

His proposal received immediate backlash, namely from Jacobs, a neighborhood resident. She organized a grassroots movement against the road, which attracted everyone from ordinary citizens to prominent figures like Eleanor Roosevelt. Due to her efforts, the road and the entire Lower Manhattan Expressway were canceled. A few years later, when associates of Moses's tried to designate a section of Greenwich Village a slum in order to raze and redevelop it, Jacobs fought against that, too.

The second half of *Straight Line Crazy* focuses on Moses's failed alterations to the park and Greenwich Village, and Jacobs is a key character in this part of the play. She acts as a foil to him: He refuses to change his decades-old views that highways will solve all the city's problems. Jacobs, in contrast, adapts to the times and is more in tune with what the neighborhood residents actually want.

## Lincoln Center

Though he clashed with some organizers like Jacobs, Moses had plenty of public support when he was actively working for the city, especially in the first half of the 20th century. Lots of New York residents did like his efficiency — unlike the government at the time, he actually put plans in motion and got things built. In the later years of his career and since his death, however, Moses's legacy has become more contentious. He got infrastructure built, yes, but he was obsessed with "slum clearance," and he razed multiple low-income, minority neighborhoods to make way for upscale buildings. 

One of the most well-known examples is Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Now a tourist attraction and a hub for opera, ballet, theatre, and symphonies, the area used to be a neighborhood called San Juan Hill. The majority-Black and Latino residents of that neighborhood were displaced in the 1950s and 60s when their tenements were destroyed and Lincoln Center was built, under Moses's purview.

Lincoln Center's construction isn't a main focus of *Straight Line Crazy*, but the play's second half is about Moses's fall from grace and his inability to accept that his "perfect" city had negative side effects on thousands of New York residents, which Lincoln Center exemplified.

*Straight Line Crazy* isn't the only show to reference this project. The opening shot of [Steven Spielberg's 2021 *West Side Story* film](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news-features/how-steven-spielberg-and-tony-kushner-conceived-a-west-side-story-for-the-present-day) remake shows a blueprint for Lincoln Center, with a wrecking ball and rubble in the background. Another scene shows anti-demolition protestors, one of whom holds a sign calling Moses out by name.

## Moses's legacy

A major reason many don't remember Moses fondly today is because of *The Power Broker*. Robert Caro's 1974 biography hails Moses for his early achievements, like the building of Jones Beach and refurbishing of NYC's parks, and notes that his work prompted lots of cities to create highways and new housing developments of their own. But Caro also paints him as a morally questionable man, personally and professionally. He argues that Moses was racist and careless in his methods, and was more concerned with power than residents' best interests. For example, he noted that Moses's limited-access highways only allowed cars, shutting out minority and lower-income people who could only afford bus travel.

*The Power Broker* did not win Moses's approval (he issued a 23-page criticism of the book), but it did win the Pulitzer Prize and a lasting place in New York history, single-handedly changing Moses's legacy. But whether you've read the book or just know of it, and Moses, through word-of-mouth, you'll see a fresh perspective on the man in *Straight Line Crazy*.

Hare was inspired by *The Power Broker* when writing about Moses, but this isn't a stage adaptation of that book. He takes a different angle than Caro: As Hare said to the New Yorker, his Moses is not ruthlessly power-hungry, but "a man trapped in a dream," struggling to accept that his idealized plans aren't ideal in practice and not opening himself to change. *Straight Line Crazy* takes a more neutral approach to Moses's character than *The Power Broker*, letting audiences decide for themselves how to remember the man and his city.

[Get *Straight Line Crazy* tickets now.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/straight-line-crazy)

The real NYC history that inspired 'Straight Line Crazy'

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Ralph Fiennes stars as Robert Moses in David Hare's Off-Broadway play.

__UPDATE: *Titanique* has been extended at the Daryl Roth Theatre. The show will now run through May 14, 2023.__

[*Titanique*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/25241-titanique-tickets) is taking another voyage! The *Titanic* parody musical, which was previously scheduled to play at [Asylum NYC](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/asylum-nyc) through November 6, has extended to November 13. Afterward, the show will take a weeklong hiatus and reopen at the [Daryl Roth Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/daryl-roth-theatre) on November 20, for a second limited engagement through February 19.

*Titanique* retells the story of James Cameron's Oscar-winning *Titanic* movie from the perspective of Céline Dion. She narrates what supposedly really happened to Jack, Rose, and the other characters on that ship. The show is set to her biggest hit songs, including the iconic *Titanic* theme, "My Heart Will Go On."

The [four-star New York Theatre Guide review of *Titanique*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/reviews/titanique-off-broadway-review) reads, "*Titanique* is one of those shows where anything can happen, so it does, up until the final twists that you surely won't see coming... The cast and creators' enthusiasm is infectious, and if you just let it wash over you, you'll have a boatload of fun."

The current *Titanique* cast includes Marla Mindelle as Céline Dion, Constantine Rousouli as Jack, Frankie Grande as Victor Garber, Kathy Deitch as the Unsinkable Molly Brown, Mike Millan as Ruth, Alex Ellis as Rose, Ken Wulf Clark as Cal, Avionce Hoyles as The Iceberg. Blu Allen, Courtney Bassett, Donnie Hammond, and Brad Greer make up the ensemble.

Desiree Rodriguez takes over the role of the Unsinkable Molly Brown on October 18, and John Riddle, who originated the role of Cal, returns on October 25.

[Learn more about the *Titanique* cast.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/meet-the-cast-making-waves-with-titanique-off-broadway)

*Titanique* is created by Rousouli, Mindelle, and Tye Blue; Blue also directs.

[Get *Titanique* tickets now.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/25241-titanique-tickets)

*Photo credit: Constantine Rousouli, Marla Mindelle, and Alex Ellis in Titanique. (Photo by Emilio Madrid)*

'Titanique' extends Off-Broadway run, finds new theatre

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Set sail on the Ship of Dreams with Celine Dion, who has the inside scoop on what really happened to Jack and Rose on the doomed Titanic. Dion's greatest hits and up-to-the-minute pop culture jokes power this zany spoof on James Cameron's Oscar-winning film.

The show will transfer to the Daryl Roth Theatre.

Golden Globe winner Oscar Isaac, and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Rachel Brosnahan, will star in the first New York revival of [*The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/26553-the-sign-in-sidney-brusteins-window-tickets) by Lorraine Hansberry. [Brooklyn Academy of Music](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/bam-howard-gilman-opera-house) will present the limited-run show at its Harvey Theater, with the first performance on February 4 ahead of a February 23 opening night.

*The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window* follows Sidney and Iris Brustein and their friend group in 1960s Greenwich Village. They are loud and passionate about their progressive ideals, but the couple might have to sacrifice their marriage to uphold them — and it might all be for naught, as their ideals don't mesh with reality.

*The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window* premiered on Broadway in 1964, five years after [*A Raisin in the Sun*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/26098-a-raisin-in-the-sun-tickets) (which is currently being revived at [The Public Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/public-theater)) brought Hansberry to fame and less than a year before the playwright's death. The show has never been performed on a major New York stage since then.

Playing the title character is Isaac, who won a Golden Globe for his performance in the HBO miniseries *Show Me A Hero*. He is an Emmy nominee for his performance in *Scenes from a Marriage*, and he's also known for his roles in *Dune*, *Moon Knight*, and the *Star Wars* sequel trilogy of films. He is also set to star in New York Theatre Workshop's Off-Broadway production of [*Three Sisters*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/21256-three-sisters-tickets) in 2023.

Brosnahan, who plays Iris, is an Emmy and Golden Globe winner for her performance in the title role of Amazon's *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel*. She is also known for her onscreen roles in *The Courier* and *I'm Your Woman*. She made her Broadway debut in *The Big Knife*, and her last New York stage appearance was as Desdemona in *Othello*, opposite Daniel Craig and David Oyelowo.

Obie Award winner Anne Kauffman directs *The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window*. She previously directed a 2016 revival of the show at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago.

Check back for information on *The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window* tickets on New York Theatre Guide.

Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan to star in 'The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window' in 2023

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The show will go up at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

[New York Theatre Workshop](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/new-york-theatre-workshop)'s revival of [*Merrily We Roll Along*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/25982-merrily-we-roll-along-tickets) has set its complete cast, joining previously announced stars Jonathan Groff, [Daniel Radcliffe](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/actor-profile/daniel-radcliffe), and Lindsay Mendez. Off-Broadway performances run November 21 to January 21, with an opening night on December 12.

The complete cast includes Sherz Aletaha as Scotty/Mrs. Spencer/Auditionee, Krystal Joy Brown as Gussie, Katie Rose Clarke as Beth, Leana Rae Concepcion as Newscaster/Waitress/Auditionee, Corey Mach as Tyler/Make-Up Artist, Talia Robinson as Meg, Reg Rogers as Joe, Jamila Sabares-Klemm as Dory/Evelyn, Brian Sears as Photographer/Bunker, Christian Strange as RU/Newscaster/Reverend, Vishal Vaidya as Jerome, Natalie Wachen as KT, and Jacob Keith Watson as Terry/Mr. Spencer.

Carter Harris and Colin Keane alternate in the role of Frank Jr. Morgan Kirner, Amanda Rose, Evan Alexander Smith, and Koray Tarhan serve as swings.

*Merrily We Roll Along* follows three friends — Frank (Groff), Charley (Radcliffe), and Mary (Mendez) — through 20 years of their relationship. The story of how they go from being inseparable to estranged, as Frank leaves his friends and the theatre behin for Hollywood fame, is told in reverse from their adulthood to their teenage years.

The musical features a book by George Furth and music by Stephen Sondheim; their other hit musical *Company* received a Broadway revival last season.

[Learn more about *Merrily We Roll Along* on New York Theatre Guide.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/25982-merrily-we-roll-along-tickets)

'Merrily We Roll Along' sets full Off-Broadway cast

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They join the previously announced Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez.

Lincoln Center Theater's LCT3 program for new works will present Julia May Jonas's new play&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/27063-your-own-personal-exegesis" target="_blank">Your Own Personal Exegesis</a>&nbsp;this fall for a six-week limited engagement. Performances run from November 19 to December 31 at the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/lincoln-center-claire-tow-theater" target="_blank">Claire Tow Theater</a>, with opening night on December 5.Your Own Personal Exegesis, a comedic play,&nbsp;takes place at a liberal church, where spirituality and eroticism collide. Various parishioners deal with power, transformation, obscurity, and coming-of-age. The youth pastor, too, crushes on a parishioner.&nbsp;The cast includes Savidu Geevaratne as Brian, Mia Pak as Addie, Annie Fang as Beatrice, Hannah Cabell as Kat, and Cole Doman as Chris. The creative team includes director Annie Tippe, set designer Brett J. Banakis, costume designer Wendy Yang, lighting designer Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew, sound designer Stowe Nelson, and composer Brian Cavanagh-Strong.Check back for information on&nbsp;Your Own Personal Exegesis&nbsp;tickets on New York Theatre Guide.

Lincoln Center Theater to premiere 'Your Own Personal Exegesis' off Broadway

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Lincoln Center Theater's LCT3 program for new works will present Julia May Jonas's new play Your Own Personal Exegesis this fall for a six-week limited engagement. Performances run from November 19 to December 31 at the Claire Tow Theater, with opening...

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<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/playwrights-horizons" target="_blank">Playwrights Horizons</a> has set the full cast for Bruce Norris's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/downstate" target="_blank">Downstate</a>&nbsp;this fall. After premiering with Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago in 2018,&nbsp;Downstate&nbsp;will now&nbsp;make its New York premiere from October 28 to December 11.Five main cast members from the Steppenwolf production will reprise their roles:&nbsp;Glenn Davis as&nbsp;Gio, K. Todd Freeman as&nbsp;Dee, Francis Guinan as&nbsp;Fred, Tim Hopper as&nbsp;Andy, and Eddie Torres as&nbsp;Felix. There are three new cast members: Susanna Guzmán as&nbsp;Ivy, Sally Murphy as&nbsp;Em, and Gabi Samels as&nbsp;Effie.The Downstate creative team has also been set, with Todd Rosenthal as set designer, Clint Ramos as costume designer, Adam Silverman as lighting designer, and Carolyn Downing as sound designer.Downstate&nbsp;takes place at a group home in Illinois, where four men convicted of sex crimes are living following their releases from prison. One man's former victim arrives to confront his abuser, but it's unclear whether he's seeking closure or revenge. Pam MacKinnon directs the show by Norris, a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner for his play&nbsp;Clybourne Park.Check back for information on&nbsp;Downstate&nbsp;tickets on New York Theatre Guide.Photo credit: The cast of Downstate in Chicago. (Photo by Michael Brosilow)

Full cast set for 'Downstate' off Broadway

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Playwrights Horizons has set the full cast for Bruce Norris's Downstate this fall. After premiering with Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago in 2018, Downstate will now make its New York premiere from October 28 to December 11.

Full cast set for 'Downstate' off Broadway | New York Theatre Guide

Much of the cast from the play's world-premiere production returns.

Here's a reason to be merry! The Off-Broadway revival of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/merrily-we-roll-along" target="_blank">Merrily We Roll Along</a>&nbsp;starring <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/actor-profile/daniel-radcliffe" target="_blank">Daniel Radcliffe</a>, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez will host a digital lottery via TodayTix. The musical will begin performances at <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/new-york-theatre-workshop" target="_blank">New York Theatre Workshop</a> on November 21 and run through January 21, two weeks later than originally announced.All tickets for&nbsp;Merrily We Roll Along's first two performances, on November 21 and 22, will be sold via the <a href="https://www.todaytix.com/nyc/shows/26298-merrily-we-roll-along-cheaptix-previews" target="_blank">TodayTix lottery</a>. Users can download the TodayTix app and enter between today and noon on September 14. Entrants may request up to two tickets, priced at $25 each.A limited number of $25 tickets will be available for all other performances. The <a href="https://www.todaytix.com/nyc/shows/25982-merrily-we-roll-along" target="_blank">lottery for these performances</a> will open for entries on the TodayTix app at 12:01 a.m. each performance day and close at noon. Winners will be notified by push notification and email between 3 and 4 hours before the performance, and they will have 30 minutes to claim their tickets in the app.Merrily We Roll Along&nbsp;is about three lifelong friends — Frank, Charley, and Mary — whose bond gets fractured when one leaves the theatre industry behind to make it big in Hollywood. The story of their friendship is told in reverse chronological order over 20 years. Based on the same-named 1934 play,&nbsp;Merrily&nbsp;is written by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth, the duo behind&nbsp;Company.Two-time Tony nominee Groff last appeared off Broadway as the original Seymour in the current&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/little-shop-of-horrors" target="_blank">Little Shop of Horrors</a>&nbsp;revival. Mendez is a Tony winner for her performance in the latest revival of&nbsp;Carousel,&nbsp;and Radcliffe, best known for playing the title character in the&nbsp;Harry Potter&nbsp;films, last performed in New York in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/the-lifespan-of-a-fact" target="_blank">The Lifespan of a Fact</a>&nbsp;on Broadway.

'Merrily We Roll Along' offers digital lottery on TodayTix, extends Off-Broadway run

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Here's a reason to be merry! The Off-Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along starring Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez will host a digital lottery via TodayTix.

'Merrily We Roll Along' offers digital lottery on TodayTix, extends Off-Broadway run | New York Theatre Guide

The show will now play through January 21.

<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/public-theater" target="_blank">The Public Theater</a> has set the full cast for its production of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/plays-for-the-plague-year" target="_blank">Plays for the Plague Year</a>&nbsp;by Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks. The three-week run is from November 4-27 at Joe's Pub within the Public, with opening night on November 16.Parks stars in her own play as The Writer, making her stage acting debut. The rest of the cast includes&nbsp;Leland Fowler, Greg Keller, Orville Mendoza, 2022 Tony nominee Kenita Miller, Lauren Molina, Martín Solá, and Pearl Sun.The creative team has also been set.&nbsp;Plays for the Plague Year&nbsp;features costume design by Montana Levi Blanco, lighting design by Ania Washington, sound design by Dan Moses Schrier, and projection design by Peter Nigrini. Music direction is by Ric Molina, who also contributes additional vocal and instrumental arrangements.Plays for the Plague Year&nbsp;is a theatrical concert born of Parks's experience writing a play every day in 2020, beginning on March 13, the day after New York theatres shut down. The resulting show is a collection of short plays and songs that chronicle the collective experience of living through the pandemic as a city, country, and world, through the lens of one family's everyday life.&nbsp;This show is one of three works by Parks in New York this season. She adapted the 1972 movie&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/the-harder-they-come" target="_blank">The Harder They Come</a> into a new musical,&nbsp;premiering after&nbsp;Plague Year&nbsp;in the Public's Off-Broadway season. Her Pulitzer-winning play&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/topdog-underdog" target="_blank">Topdog/Underdog</a>&nbsp;is having its first Broadway revival this fall, starring Corey Hawkins and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/plays-for-the-plague-year" target="_blank">Get&nbsp;Plays for the Plague Year&nbsp;tickets now.</a>

'Plays for the Plague Year' sets Off-Broadway cast

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The Public Theater has set the full cast for its production of Plays for the Plague Year by Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks. The three-week run is from November 4-27 at Joe's Pub within the Public, with opening night on November 16.

'Plays for the Plague Year' sets Off-Broadway cast | New York Theatre Guide

Suzan-Lori Parks will star in her own show.

A new musical by Pulitzer, Tony, and Drama Desk Award-winning writer Michael R. Jackson, titled <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/white-girl-in-danger" target="_blank">White Girl in Danger</a>,&nbsp;is set to premiere off Broadway in 2023. Performances run from March 15 to May 21, with an opening night on April 10.Jackson is best known for his semi-autobiographical musical&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/a-strange-loop" target="_blank">A Strange Loop</a>, which is currently running on Broadway. After its 2019 Off-Broadway premiere, the show won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and many Off-Broadway awards, and its Broadway production won the 2022 Tony Awards for Best Musical and Best Book of a Musical. <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news-features/a-strange-loop-writer-michael-r-jackson-tony-nominations-new-musical-theatre" target="_blank">Read an interview with Jackson about his work.</a>His new musical comedy is set in the fictional soap opera town of Allwhite. In&nbsp;White Girl in Danger,&nbsp;the white characters have lives filled with juicy intrigue, while the "Blackground" characters's stories are only about suffering. One of those characters, Keesha, decides to step into the foreground, but her choice affects the lives of the other Black characters and, with a killer on the loose in Allwhite, potentially puts her in danger.Lileana Blain-Cruz directs; she received a Tony nomination last season for&nbsp;The Skin of Our Teeth&nbsp;and also helmed&nbsp;Dreaming Zenzile&nbsp;off Broadway. Choreography is by Raja Feather Kelly, who also choreographed&nbsp;A Strange Loop&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/suffs" target="_blank">Suffs</a>.White Girl in Danger is a co-production between Vineyard Theatre and Second Stage Theater, and the show will be performed in Second Stage's <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/tony-kiser-theater" target="_blank">Tony Kiser Theater</a>.Casting, additional creative team, and performance dates have yet to be announced.Photo credit: Michael R. Jackson. (Photo by Zack DeZon)

Michael R. Jackson's 'White Girl in Danger' to premiere off Broadway

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A new musical by Pulitzer, Tony, and Drama Desk Award-winning writer Michael R. Jackson, titled White Girl in Danger, is set to premiere off Broadway in 2023. Performances run from March 15 to May 21, with an opening night on April 10.

Michael R. Jackson's 'White Girl in Danger' to premiere off Broadway | New York Theatre Guide

Vineyard Theatre and Second Stage co-produce the new musical.

Cast as cast can. Mia Chung's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/catch-as-catch-can" target="_blank">Catch as Catch Can</a>&nbsp;has set the cast for its Off-Broadway production. Performances run from October 14 to November 20 at <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/playwrights-horizons" target="_blank">Playwrights Horizons</a>, with opening night on November 1.The cast includes&nbsp;Cindy Cheung as Lon and Daniela, Jon Norman Schneider as Roberta and Robbie, and Rob Yang as Theresa and Tim. Each actor plays a parent and their adult child, one man and one woman each. Furthermore, though the characters are Irish and Italian American, this production features an all-Asian cast.Daniel Aukin directs Catch as Catch Can. The creative team also includes set designer Matt Saunders, costume designer&nbsp;Enver Chakartash, lighting designer Marika Kent, and sound designer Bray Poor.Catch as Catch Can&nbsp;follows two suburban families, the Phelans and Lavecchias. The Phelans' son returns home after years, and the news that he's engaged triggers a crisis among the families that reshapes their lives.The show had its world premiere with Page 73 Productions in 2018. The 2022 production features a revised script which, along with the casting, highlights the play's themes of how identity is fluid and how stereotypes are reinforced.Check back for information on&nbsp;Catch as Catch Can&nbsp;tickets on New York Theatre Guide.Photo credit:&nbsp;Jon Norman Schneider, Rob Yang, Daniel Aukin, Cindy Cheung, and Mia Chung. (Photo by Chelcie Parry)

'Catch as Catch Can' sets Off-Broadway cast

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Catch as Catch Can

Cast as cast can. Mia Chung's Catch as Catch Can has set the cast for its Off-Broadway production. Performances run from October 14 to November 20 at Playwrights Horizons, with opening night on November 1.

'Catch as Catch Can' sets Off-Broadway cast | New York Theatre Guide

The show will go up at Playwrights Horizons this fall.

Broadway

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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*Photo credit: Taran Killam and Alex Brightman. (Photos courtesy of production)*

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.

Check back for information on *The Wiz* tickets on New York Theatre Guide.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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## For a royally good laugh: *Spamalot*

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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## Other fall Broadway shows to see

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

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

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

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

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

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*Photo credit: Melissa Etheridge performing off Broadway. (Photo courtesy of production)*

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Melissa Etheridge: My Window on Broadway

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

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

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

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

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

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## *Rent*

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

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## *Smash*

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

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## *Leap of Faith*

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

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## *Venice*

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

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## *Tick, Tick… Boom!*

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

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## *Hamilton*

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

Get [*Hamilton* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/384-hamilton-tickets) now.

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## *One Night in Miami...*

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

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

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

Get [*Purlie Victorious* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/27642-purlie-victorious-tickets) now.

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Leslie Odom, Jr. theatre roles we love

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Purlie Victorious on Broadway

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

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

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

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

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

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

Casting has yet to be announced.

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

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

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

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