The 2018-2019 Broadway Season - Confirmed Productions

[BroadwayConcierge]

List updated with Torch Song announcement.

[222disneyland]

Isn't TKM a musical with the same song writer as TLIP

[JBroadway]

222disneyland said: "Isn't TKM a musical with the same song writer as TLIP"

 

No, it’s not a musical. Adam Guettel is just going to write incidental music for the play. 

[MadsonMelo]

I have a trip to NY planned for October and I intend to watch as many shows as I can. But, looking for the dates, seems there won't be much plays on Broadway.


My question is: do you guys have any info about play productions, original or revival, planned for this year? Is it likely that most won't open until 2019?


I think The Ferryman, The Nap and Torch Song would be great choices for plays, right?

[Rainah]

I'm so anxious for the Hadestown dates and venue, even though I know it's all but confirmed. 

Is Moulin Rouge not confirmed? I thought they had dates. 

[DaveyG]

I’m curious about Hadestown - hadn’t heard much since the Citadel tryout. Are they likely for Broadway 18-19?

[BroadwayConcierge]

Rainah said: "Is Moulin Rouge not confirmed? I thought they had dates."

Only for its run in Boston this summer from June 27 through August 5!

As of now, it's still just "pre-Broadway."

[HenryTDobson]

Thanks BroadwayConcierge for keeping a running list - very helpful!

The new musicals opening these days are BLEAK.

[Sauja]

HenryTDobson said: "Thanks BroadwayConcierge for keeping a running list - very helpful!

The new musicals opening these days are BLEAK."

 

Ditto on the thanks to BroadwayConcierge!

 

And ditto on how terrible this and next season look for new musicals. I'm keeping fingers crossed that The Prom might be a lot of fun, but the creative team behind The Wedding Singer isn't giving me GREAT hope. And maybe The Cher Show could be a lot of fun, but even with her amazing catalog of songs (and looks!), how many bio-musicals do we need?

 

At least this season gave us The Band's Visit, which I adore. And I confess I love SpongeBob in all its inanity and insanity. But Margaritaville was one of the worst things I've ever seen, Summer looks like a hot mess, and as much as I liked Frozen, the movie, the show is just sooooo blah. I also love Mean Girls the movie and disliked the show (minus the amazing Grey Henson). And...we're all pretending Prince of Broadway never happened, right?

 

I guess we can hope that King Kong, Pretty Woman, or Head Over Heels ends up being shockingly better than we have reason to expect, but...it's not an inspiring list, that's to be sure.

 

 

 

[BroadwayConcierge]

List updated with True West announcement.

[stoptheworld38]

Secret Garden revival has been confirmed, but the dates/venue haven't been set yet. I almost cried when I found out though, it's one of my absolute favorite shows and I feel like it doesn't get enough recognition, so I can't wait for it!

[Bwayfan292]

It acctually hasnt been confirmed just yet, and with no creatives announced I doubt it will come next season.

[Rainah]

DaveyG said: "I’m curious about Hadestown - hadn’t heard much since the Citadel tryout. Are they likely for Broadway 18-19?"

 

Far as I've heard, they're keen on fall 18-19 and are in talks with the Shuberts for a theatre. People were guessing the Booth. 

That was all at least a month ago though, haven't heard anything since.

[Call_me_jorge]

Are there any rumblings for a transfer of Ride The Cyclone?

[BroadwayConcierge]

List updated with Bernhardt/Hamlet announcement.

[Brave Sir Robin2]

This would be a GREAT season for "Hadestown" to come in. What an odd assortment of musicals so far. (Also would be a great season for "Moulin Rouge" if they had the right venue.)

[Call_me_jorge]

Call_me_jorge said: "Are there any rumblings for a transfer of Ride The Cyclone?"

The show was announced as part of the alliance theatres season. Anyone know if it’s the same production that has been traveling around or an entirely new one?

[ACL2006]

New Musicals
• The Cher Show
• Gettin' the Band Back Together
• Head Over Heels
• King Kong
• Pretty Woman
• The Prom

 

Nothing jumps out that says potential Best New Musical Tony?? My hope is that The Cher Show is just absolutely amazing. There's also the likelihood of Ain't Too Proud & Jagged Little Pill opening for this season as well. So it already looks slightly more promising than this current season.

[BroadwayConcierge]

ACL, I'm hoping that Moulin Rouge! is incredible as well (and transfers this season). On paper, it definitely has Best Musical potential.

If Moulin!, Hadestown, Jagged Little Pill, and Ain't Too Proud all come in, then there's some competition.

[bdn223]

I'm guessing Crazy for You will announce a Spring 2019 opening since Crazy Ex Girlfriend was renewed for a 4th and final season. 

[neil30043]

Of those New Musicals mention, how many will have eligible new scores?

[ACL2006]

BroadwayConcierge said: "ACL, I'm hoping thatMoulin Rouge!is incredible as well (and transfers this season). On paper, it definitely has Best Musical potential.

IfMoulin!,Hadestown,Jagged Little Pill, andAin't Too Proudall come in, then there's some competition."

 

Forgot about Moulin Rouge and Hadestown. Definitely much stronger than this season. Obviously, it might be an issue of finding a theater. For revivals, hoping for Crazy For You, Dreamgirls and Sweet Charity.

 

[BroadwayConcierge]

List updated with The Waverly Gallery announcement (and I assume it'll likely be considered a play revival, no?).

[smidge]

I’d like to take another minute to thank Broadway Concierge for updating this thread. It’s extremely helpful and concise. Sometimes it’s hard to keep track of all the announcements and what’s really official.

[BroadwayConcierge]

smidge said: "I’d like to take another minute to thank Broadway Concierge for updating this thread. It’s extremely helpful and concise. Sometimes it’s hard to keep track of all the announcements and what’s really official."

My absolute pleasure!