Schedule of Upcoming Broadway Shows
By Playbill Staff
28 Oct 2009
This list is updated periodically.
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FINIAN'S RAINBOW
St. James Theatre
First Preview: Oct. 8
Opening: Oct. 29
Director: Warren Carlyle
Choreographer: Warren Carlyle
Cast: Kate Baldwin, Jim Norton, Cheyenne Jackson
Transfer of the City Center Encores! revival of the Burton Lane, Fred Saidy and E.Y. Harburg musical.
IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS
Marquis Theatre
First Preview: Nov. 13
Opening: TBA
Director: Walter Bobbie
Choreographer: Randy Skinner
Cast: James Clow, Mara Davi, Melissa Errico, Tony Yazbeck, David Ogden Stiers and Ruth Williamson
Return engagement of the holiday musical about two showbiz buddies.
RAGTIME
Neil Simon Theatre
First Preview: Oct. 23
Opening: Nov. 15
Director: Marcia Milgrom Dodge
Choreographer: Marcia Milgrom Dodge
Cast: Christiane Noll, Robert Petkoff, Ron Bohmer, Bobby Steggert, Quentin Earl Darrington
Transfer of the Kennedy Center's production of the E.L. Doctorow-based musical by Terrence McNally, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.
IN THE NEXT ROOM (OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY)
Lyceum Theatre
First Preview: Oct. 22
Opening: Nov. 19
Director: Les Waters
Cast: Laura Benanti, Michael Cerveris, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Maria Dizzia, Thomas Jay Ryan
Lincoln Center Theater's presentation of Sarah Ruhl's new play set at the dawn of the electric age.
FELA!
Eugene O'Neill Theatre
First Preview: Oct. 19
Opening: Nov. 23
Director: Bill T. Jones
Choreographer: Bill T. Jones
Cast: Sahr Ngaujah, Lillias White and Saycon Sengbloh
Transfer of the Off-Broadway musical about African composer and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
RACE
Ethel Barrymore Theatre
First Preview: Nov. 17
Opening: Dec. 6
Director: David Mamet
Cast: James Spader, Kerry Washington, Richard Thomas, David Alan Grier
The world premiere of a new Mamet play centering on a law firm offered the chance to take on a heated case.
THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS: BROADWAY BOUND
Nederlander Theatre
First Preview: Nov. 18
Opening: Dec. 10
Director: David Cromer
Cast: Laurie Metcalf, Noah Robbins, Josh Grisetti, Santino Fontana, Dennis Boutsikaris, Jessica Hecht, Allan Miller and Alexandra Socha
Revival of Neil Simon's coming-of-age comedy to run in repertory with Brighton Beach Memoirs .
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
Walter Kerr Theatre
First Preview: Nov. 24
Opening: Dec. 13
Director: Trevor Nunn
Choreographer: Lynne Page
Cast: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Angela Lansbury, Alexander Hanson, Aaron Lazar, Erin Davie, Leigh Ann Larkin
Transfer of the London revival of the Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler musical.
2010
PRESENT LAUGHTER
American Airlines Theatre
First Preview: Jan. 2, 2010
Opening: Jan. 21
Director: Nicholas Martin
Cast: Victor Garber
The Roundabout Theatre Company revival of the Noel Coward comedy about an aging matinee idol.
A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
Cort Theatre
First Preview: Dec. 28
Opening: Jan. 24, 2010
Director: Gregory Mosher
Cast: Liev Schreiber and Scarlett Johansson
Revival of Arthur Miller's drama centering on a dockworker who becomes too protective of his niece.
TIME STANDS STILL
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
First Preview: Jan. 5, 2010
Opening: Jan. 28
Director: Daniel Sullivan
Cast: Laura Linney, Alicia Silverstone, Brian d'Arcy James
Manhattan Theatre Club's presentation of Donald Margulies' new play about a war journalist and a photographer forced to return home.
SPIDER-MAN, TURN OFF THE DARK
Hilton Theatre
First Preview: Feb. 25, 2010
Opening: TBA
Director: Julie Taymor
Choreographer: Daniel Ezralow
Cast: Evan Rachel Wood, Alan Cumming
New musical based on the Marvel comic book hero featuring songs by Bono and The Edge with a book by Taymor and Glen Berger.
DAME EDNA: IT'S ALL ABOUT ME
Theatre: TBA
First Preview: March 2010
Opening: TBA
Director: Jerry Zaks
Cast: Barry Humphries
The Broadway return of Australia's First Lady, a glorious celebration of everything Edna.
THE MIRACLE WORKER
Circle in the Square Theatre
First Preview: Feb. 12, 2010
Opening: March 3
Director: Kate Whoriskey
Cast: Abigail Breslin and Alison Pill
A revival of William Gibson's drama centering on the deaf and blind Helen Keller and her teacher.
A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE
Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
First Preview: TBA
Opening: March 4, 2010
Director: John Crowley
Cast: TBA
World premiere of a new American-set Martin McDonagh black comedy.
NEXT FALL
Helen Hayes Theatre
First Preview: TBA
Opening: March 11, 2010
Director: Sheryl Keller
Cast: TBA
Transfer of Naked Angels' Off-Broadway run of Geoffrey Nauffts' drama about a five-year relationship.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
First Preview: March 4, 2010
Opening: April 8
Director: Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch
Cast: Nathan Lane, Bebe Neuwirth, Carolee Carmello, Kevin Chamberlin, Jackie Hoffman, Zachary James, Terrence Mann, Adam Riegler, Wesley Taylor and Krysta Rodriguez
New Andrew Lippa, Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice musical inspired by Charles Addams macabre characters.
HUGHIE/ KRAPP'S LAST TAPE
Theatre: TBA
First Preview: April 12, 2010
Opening: TBA
Director: Robert Falls/ Jennifer Tarver
Cast: Brian Dennehy
Transfer of the Goodman Theatre's production of Eugene O'Neill and Samuel Beckett works.
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
Longacre Theatre
First Preview: April 6, 2010
Opening: April 18
Director: Terry Johnson
Choreographer: Lynne Page
Cast: Douglas Hodge
Transfer of the London Menier Chocolate Factory production of Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein's musical.
SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM
Studio 54
First Preview: March 19, 2010
Opening: April 22
Director: James Lapine
Cast: Barbara Cook, Vanessa Williams, Michael Arden and Leslie Kritzer
A new revue and intimate portrait of the famed composer.
PROMISES, PROMISES
Broadway Theatre
First Preview: March 28, 2010
Opening: April 25
Director: Rob Ashford
Choreographer: Rob Ashford
Cast: Kristin Chenoweth and Sean Hayes
A revival of the Burt Bacharach-Hal David-Neil Simon musical based on "The Apartment."
ENRON
Theatre: TBA
First Preview: April 8, 2010
Opening: April 27
Director: Rupert Goold
Cast: TBA
Transfer of London's Jerwood Theatre production of Lucy Prebble's financial scandal drama.
COLLECTED STORIES
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
First Preview: April 6, 2010
Opening: April 28
Director: Doug Hughes
Cast: Linda Lavin
Manhattan Theatre Club's presentation of Donald Margulies' new play about two female writers.
LOVE NEVER DIES
Theatre: TBA
First Preview: TBA
Opening: Nov. 11, 2010
Director: Jack O'Brien
Choreographer: Jerry Mitchell
Cast: Ramin Karimloo, Sierra Boggess, Summer Strallen, Joseph Millson and Liz Robertson
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Glenn Slater and Ben Elton's musical continuation of The Phantom of the Opera story.
IN THE WORKS
ANGELS
Attached: Ken Lai (book, music and lyrics) and Marcus Cheong (book and lyrics), Rich Fowler (Director), Robert Cuccioli, Jessica Grové and Nicholas Rodriguez (Actors), Marcus Cheong, Frank Monteleone, Dale Smith (Producers)
New musical based on the epic Milton poem "Paradise Lost."
BETTY BOOP
Attached: David Foster (Music), Oscar Williams and Sally Robinson (Book), Ostar Productions (Producer)
New musical based on the classic cartoon character.
BIG TIME
Attached: Douglas Carter Beane (Book), Douglas J. Cohen (Music and Lyrics), Christopher Ashley (Director), Robert Ahrens (Producer)
New musical about down-on-their-luck lounge singers on a U.N. cruise ship that is held hostage by terrorists.
BRIGADOON
Attached: Rob Ashford (Director), John Guare (New Book), Ostar Productions and Liza Lerner (Producers)
Revival of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe musical centering on two Americans journey in Scotland.
BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL
Attached: Andy Blankenbuehler (Director, Choreographer), Lin-Manuel Miranda and Tom Kitt (music), Amanda Green (lyrics), Jeff Whitty (Book), Universal Pictures Stage Productions with Charlie Lyons and Armyan Bernstein of Beacon Communications (Producer)
New musical set in the world of competitive cheerleading.
BRUCE LEE: JOURNEY TO THE WEST
Attached: Bartlett Sher (Director), Elephant Eye Theatrical (Producer), Dou Dou Huang (Choreographer)
A new David Yazbek-David Henry Hwang musical centering on the martial arts movie star.
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
Attached: Marc Shaiman (Music, Lyrics), Scott Wittman (Lyrics), Terrence McNally (Book), Jack O'Brien (Director), Jerry Mitchell (Choreographer)
New musical based on the film of the same name.
DANCIN'
Attached: Graciela Daniele (Director, Choreographer), Roundabout Theatre Company (Producers)
Revival of the musical revue featuring the work of Bob Fosse.
DIRTY DANCING
Attached: Josef Brown, Amanda Leigh Cobb and Britta Lazenga (Actors), Eleanor Bergstein (Concept, Book), James Powell (Director), Kate Champion (Choreographer), Jacobsen Entertainment in association with Lionsgate and Magic Hour Productions (Producers)
New stage show (currently touring) based on the film of the same name.
FATHER OF THE BRIDE
Attached: Rick Elice and Marshall Brickman (Book)
New musical based on the film of the same name.
THE FEMALE OF THE SPECIES
Attached: Michael Mayer (Director)
Joanna Murray-Smith's new drama centering on a feminist author who suddenly gets writer's block.
FENCES
Attached: Suzan-Lori Parks (Director)
Revival of August Wilson's drama about a former Negro League baseball player who is now a garbage man.
FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF
Attached: India.Arie (Actor), Shirley Jo Finney (Director), Hinton Battle (Choreographer), Whoopi Goldberg and DreamTeam Entertainment Group (Producers)
Revival (with revisions) of Ntozake Shange's work centering on seven women.
GODSPELL
Attached: Daniel Goldstein (Director), Christopher Gattelli (Choreographer), Gavin Creel, Diana DeGarmo, Joshua Henry (Actors), Adam Epstein (Producer)
Revival of the Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak musical based on "The Gospel According to St. Matthew."
GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER
Attached: Kenny Leon (Director), Todd Kreidler (adaptation) Jeffrey Finn Productions (Producer)
New play based on the film of the same name.
HOUDINI
Attached: Danny Elfman (Music), David Yazbek (Lyrics), Kurt Andersen (Book), Jack O'Brien (Director)
New musical centering on the magician and master escape artist.
LEAP OF FAITH
Attached: Alan Menken (Music), Glenn Slater (Lyrics), Janus Cercone (Book), Taylor Hackford (Director)
New musical based on the film of the same name.
LIBERACE: THE MAN, THE MUSIC AND THE MEMORIES
Attached: Wayland Pickard (Actor), Pamela Hall (Director), Edmund Gaynes and Nancy Bianconi (Producers)
A new musical about the life of the late pianist Lee Liberace.
MERRY-GO-ROUND
Attached: Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman (Music and Lyrics), Paul Butler and Fred Fox, Jr. (Book), Andy Belling (Director), Larry Sousa (Choreographer), Bob Mackie (Costumes), Jack Stein & JNS Entertainment(Producers)
New musical about a troubled young man whose estranged father helps him travels back in time on the magical title device.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
Attached: Eric Schaeffer (Director), Relevant Theatricals, John Cossette Productions, Northern Lights Inc., Broadway Across America and James L. Nederlander (Producers)
Transfer of the Chicago musical by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux centering on Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley.
MINSKY'S
Attached: Casey Nicholaw (Director/Choreographer), Kevin McCollum and Bob Boyett (Producers)
Transfer of the new Charles Strouse-Susan Birkenhead-Bob Martin musical centering on a burlesque impresario.
NERDS://A MUSICAL SOFTWARE SATIRE
Attached: Erik Weiner and Jordan Allen-Dutton (Book, Lyrics), Hal Goldberg (Music), Jerry Zaks(Director)
New musical comedy following computer techies Bill Gates and Steve Jobs.
NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT
Attached: Harry Connick, Jr. (Actor), Joe DiPietro (Book), Broadway Across America (Producer)
New musical comedy with George and Ira Gershwin songs about a Long Island playboy.
THE NUTTY PROFESSOR
Attached: Jerry Lewis (Director), Marvin Hamlisch (Music) and Rupert Holmes (Book and lyrics)
New musical based on the film of the same name.
ONCE
Attached: John N. Hart, Jr., Jeff Sine and Fred Zollo (Producers)
New musical based on the film of the same name.
PARADISE FOUND
Attached: Harold Prince and Susan Stroman (Co-Directors), Richard Nelson (Book), Ellen Fitzhugh (Lyrics) Johann Strauss II (Music - adapted by orchestrator Jonathan Tunick)
New musical based on Joseph Roth's novel "The Tale of the 1002nd Night."
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT
Attached: Simon Phillips (Director), Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott (Book), Back Row Productions, Specific Films, Rafford Films, Nederlander Productions, Inc., Terri and Timothy Childs in association with MGM On Stage—Darcie Denkert and Dean Stolber (Producers)
Transfer of the musical based on the film of the same.
PURE COUNTRY
Attached: Joe Nichols and Lorrie Morgan (Actor), Peter Masterson (Director), Steve Dorff (Music, Lyrics), John Bettis (Lyrics), Rex McGee and Masterson (Book), Randall L. Wreghitt, Chris Presley and Ellen Rusconi (Producer)
New musical based on the film of the same name about a country music superstar who leaves it all to find himself.
ROBIN AND THE 7 HOODS
Attached: Peter Ackerman (book) Sammy Cahn and James Van Heusen (score), Casey Nicholaw (Director, Choreographer), Barry Brown, Bruce Charet, Dennis Mastro, Dennis Farina and Billy Campbell (Producers)br>
A re-thinking of the 1964 Warner Brothers film of the same name.
RUSSIAN ON THE SIDE
Attached: Mark Nadler (Performer and Creator), Mark Waldrop (Director), Michael Alden and Karen Lotman (Producers)br>
One-man “comedy-in-music adventure” featuring the great American songbook music and gossip about its composers.
UNTITLED MANDELA/APARTHEID MUSICAL
Attached: Zindzi Mandela (Book), Welcome Msomi (Creator), Routh/Frankel/Baruch/Viertel Group and PSE Broadway LLC (Producers)
A new musical about South Africa's struggle for freedom from apartheid.
UNTITLED WOODSTOCK MUSICAL
Attached: Michael Lang and Samuel G. Nappi (Producers)
New musical based on Lang's memoir, "The Road to Woodstock."
WHITE NOISE
Attached: Ryan J. Davis (Conceiver), Joe Drymala (book and score), Ben Cohn and Sean McDaniel, Rick Crom, Glen Kelly, Laurence O'Keefe, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and Eric Svejcar (additional songs), Sibling Theatricals, Inc. and Holly Way & Co. (Producers)
New musical, seen at the 2006 New York Musical Theatre Festival, centering on sibling songwriters.
THE WIZ
Attached: Des McAnuff (Director),
Re-imagined production of the Charlie Smalls-William F. Brown musical based on L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz."
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