Countdown to Broadway

 

• Summer 2021

• Springsteen on Broadway Open June 26, 2021 Bruce Springsteen returns to Broadway with his acclaimed intimate concert and performance at the St. James Theatre.[hurrytimer id=”48392″]

• August

• Pass Over Previews Begin: Aug 4, Opening Night: Sept 12 Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu’s play makes its Broadway premiere with a limited run at the August Wilson Theatre. Tickets now on sale! Limited run.[hurrytimer id=”48387″]

• September

• Hadestown Returning September 2 The Tony-winning musical tale of the lovers and dreamers from Greek mythology sings out once again at the Walter Kerr Theatre. Tickets now on sale![hurrytimer id=”48390″]
• Waitress Returning September 2 Sara Bareilles returns as Jenna Hunterson in this limited-run musical revival based on the 2007 film of the same name. Tickets now on sale! Barrymore Theatre. [hurrytimer id=”48390″]
• Hamilton Returning Sept 14 The revolutionary Broadway blockbuster by Lin-Manuel Miranda returns to the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Tickets now on sale![hurrytimer id=”48396″]
• Wicked Returning Sept 14 Meet the witches of Oz before Dorothy dropped in as Glinda and Elphaba reunite at the Gershwin Theatre. Tickets now on sale![hurrytimer id=”48396″]
• The Lion King Returning Sept 14 Pride Rock comes to life in Disney’s long-running hit at the Minskoff Theatre. Tickets now on sale![hurrytimer id=”48396″]
• Chicago Returning Sept 14 Broadway’s longest-running revival razzle dazzles at the Ambassador Theatre. Tickets now on sale![hurrytimer id=”48396″]
• Lackawanna Blues Previews Begin: September 14, Opening Night: September 28 Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s solo play, which he wrote and stars as more than 20 characters, has its Broadway premiere at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.[hurrytimer id=”48408″]
• Six Previews Begin September 17, 2021 Watch the six ex-wives of King Henry VIII in an electrifying history remix at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Tickets now on sale![hurrytimer id=”48411″]
• David Byrne’s American Utopia Opens September 17 David Byrne’s gray-suited troupe of musicians return to perform hits from his career at the St. James Theatre. Tickets now on sale![hurrytimer id=”48413″]
• Come From Away Returning: September 21 Find out the remarkable true story of a small town that welcomed the world on September 11, 2001. Tickets now on sale!  Schoendeld Theatre.[hurrytimer id=”48416″]
• Chicken & Biscuits Previews Begin: September 23, Opening Night: October 10 Douglas Lyons’ family comedy makes its Broadway premiere at the Circle In the Square Theatre, starring Norm Lewis and Michael Urie. Tickets now on sale! Circle in the Square Theatre. [hurrytimer id=”48418″]
• Moulin Rouge! The Musical Returns September 24 Experience the thrill of this spectacular new musical based on Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 film featuring pop hits from the past 50 years. Tickets now on sale! Al Hirschfeld Theatre. [hurrytimer id=”48420″]
• Is This A Room Previews Begin: September 24, Opening Night: October 1 Tina Satter’s thrilling play based on a true story makes its Broadway debut at the Lyceum Theatre.[hurrytimer id=”48425″]
• The Lehman Trilogy Previews Begin: September 25, Opening Night: October 14 The acclaimed epic weaving through two generations of bankers arrives at the Nederlander Theatre. Tickets now on sale![hurrytimer id=”48429″]
• Aladdin Returning September 28 Go on a high-flying magic carpet ride with this beloved story brought to thrilling life at the New Amsterdam Theatre. Tickets now on sale![hurrytimer id=”48431″]

• October

• Thoughts of A Colored Man Previews Begin: October 1, Opening Night: October 31 The Broadway debut of Keenan Scott II’s play that celebrates the vibrant and complex lives of Black men in America arrives at the Golden Theatre. Tickets now on sale![hurrytimer id=”48437″]
• Dana H. Previews Begin: October 1, Opening Night: October 17 The Broadway premiere of Lucas Hnath’s drama, telling the true story of his mother Dana, plays at the Lyceum Theatre.[hurrytimer id=”48437″]
• To Kill A Mockingbird Returning October 5 Original stars Jeff Daniels and Tony winner Celia Keenan-Bolger return to Harper Lee’s classic courtroom drama at the Shubert Theatre. Tickets now on sale![hurrytimer id=”48439″]
• Freestyle Love Supreme Opening October 7 The high-energy blend of improvisation, hip-hop and vocal stylings created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail and Anthony Veneziale, returns to the Booth Theatre for a limited engagement. Tickets now on sale![hurrytimer id=”48443″]
• Tina-The Tina Turner Musical Returning October 8. Simply the best! The Tony-nominated musical that tells the story of the legendary Tina Turner returns to the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Tickets now on sale![hurrytimer id=”48445″]
• Caroline, or Change Previews Begin: October 8, Opening Night: October 27 The highly anticipated revival of Jeanine Tesori and Tony Kushner’s musical, starring Sharon D. Clarke, bows at Studio 54. Tickets now on sale![hurrytimer id=”48449″]
• Girl From the North Country Returning: October 13, 2021 Conor McPherson’s new work, featuring the music of Bob Dylan, returns to the Belasco Theatre. Tickets now on sale![hurrytimer id=”48450″]
• Ain’t Too Proud Returning: October 19, 2021 Get ready! The story of The Temptations returns to the Imperial Theatre with Tony-winning choreography and beloved songs. Tickets now on sale![hurrytimer id=”48453″]
• Jagged Little Pill Returning: October 21, 2021 The Tony-nominated hit, inspired by Alanis Morissette’s award-winning album, resumes performances at the Broadhurst Theatre. Tickets now on sale![hurrytimer id=”48456″]
• Mrs. Doubtfire Previews Begin: October 21, 2021 Say “hello, dearie” to this new musical, based on the 1993 film of the same name, with Rob McClure in the title role. Tickets now on sale!  At the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.[hurrytimer id=”48458″]
• The Phantom of the Opera Returning October 22 Broadway’s longest-running musical sweeps back into its home at the Majestic Theatre to welcome audiences to the haunted Paris Opera House. Tickets now on sale![hurrytimer id=”48462″]
• Trouble in Mind Previews Begin: October 29, Opening Night: November 8 The Broadway debut of Alice Childress’s Obie-winning play about an experienced Black stage actress in rehearsal arrives at the American Airlines Theatre. Tickets now on sale![hurrytimer id=”48465″]

• November

• Diana Previews Begin: November 2, 2021 The new musical celebrating the life and legacy of Princess Diana bows at the Longacre Theatre. Tickets now on sale![hurrytimer id=”48467″]
• Clyde’s Previews Begin: November 3, Opening Night: November 22 A stirring new play from Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage arrives at the Helen Hayes Theater.[hurrytimer id=”48469″]
• The Book of Mormon Returns November 5 The nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical resumes performances at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre. Tickets now on sale![hurrytimer id=”48472″]
• Flying Over Sunset Previews Begin: November 11, 2021 The new musical is inspired by the lives of three extraordinary people who experimented with LSD lands at Lincoln Center Theater’s Vivian Beaumont Theater.[hurrytimer id=”48474″]
• Company Previews Begin: November 15, Opening Night: December 9 This fresh revival of the Stephen Sondheim and George Futh musical stars Katrina Lenk and Patti LuPone at the Jacobs Theatre. Tickets now on sale![hurrytimer id=”48476″]
• Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Returning November 16 Originally produced as a two-part play, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany’s continuation of J.K. Rowling’s magical universe has been restaged as one singular performance by the award-winning creative team. Tickets now on sale!  The Lyric Theatre.[hurrytimer id=”48479″]

• December

• MJ The Musical Previews Begin: December 6, 2021 Tony nominee Ephraim Sykes takes on the leading role in this new musical about Michael Jackson, featuring songs from the legend’s career. Tickets now on sale!  The Neil Simon Theatre.[hurrytimer id=”48481″]
• Dear Evan Hansen Returning: December 11, 2021 The Tony-winning hit about an anxious high schooler resumes performances at the Music Box Theatre. Tickets now on sale![hurrytimer id=”48484″]
• The Music Man Previews Begin: December 20, Opening Night: February 10, 2022 The Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster-led revival marches with 76 trombones into the Winter Garden Theatre. Tickets now on sale![hurrytimer id=”48486″]
• Skeleton Crew Previews Begin: December 21, Opening Night: January 12, 2022 Phylicia Rashad returns to Broadway in Dominique Morisseau’s play about one of the last auto stamping plants in Detroit during the Great Recession at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.[hurrytimer id=”48488″]

• February 2022

• Paradise Square Previews Begin: February 22, Opening Night: March 20, 2022 The new musical based on Hard Times and conceived by Larry Kirwan makes its Broadway debut at the Barrymore Theatre.[hurrytimer id=”48491″]
• Plaza Suite Previews Begin: February 25, Opening Night: March 28, 2022 Real-life couple Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick star in Neil Simon’s comedy at the Hudson Theatre.[hurrytimer id=”48494″]

• March 2022

• Take Me Out Previews Begin: March 9, Opening Night: April 4, 2022 Richard Greenberg’s groundbreaking play returns to Broadway at the Helen Hayes Theater.[hurrytimer id=”48496″]
• Birthday Candles Previews Begin: March 18, Opening Night: April 10, 2022 Debra Messing stars in Noah Haidle’s new play about a woman going through her birthdays agonizing about her insignificance at the American Airlines Theatre.[hurrytimer id=”48498″]
• How I Learned to Drive Previews Begin: March 29, Opening Night: April 19, 2022 Mary-Louise Parker and David Morse reunite for the Broadway debut of Paula Vogel’s Pulitzer-winning play at the Samuel J Friedman Theatre.[hurrytimer id=”48500″]
• The Minutes Previews Begin: March, 2022, Opening Night: April 7, 2022 Tracy Letts’ Pulitzer-finalist drama resumes performances at Broadway’s Studio 54.[hurrytimer id=”48502″]

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