High Spirits Revival
Closing: February 15, 2026High Spirits - 2026 Off-Broadway History , Info & More
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What happens when death doesn’t do you part? A novelist is about to find out when the eccentric Madame Arcati summons the ghost of his ex-wife in this hilarious, brassy, eight-time Tony-nominated musical adaptation of Noël Coward’s well-loved play, Blithe Spirit.
High Spirits - 2026 - Off-Broadway Cast
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High Spirits: Death Becomes Them
9 / 10
Choreographer Ellenore Scott (Ragtime) adds a few more flourishes—“Go Into Your Trance” is a fantastic nod to Sweet Charity’s “Rich Man’s Frug”; her terrific ensemble of dancers will make you want to go home and do the Watusi. Afterward, mix yourself a very dry martini and raise a glass to Noël Coward, Encores!, and, as they say in another classic, “the two most glorious words in the English language”: musical comedy.
High Spirits at Encores! Has Just Enough Fizz
7 / 10
Picture Andrea Martin on a bicycle. You’re already giggling. Now imagine her surrounded by ensemble members who are holding handlebars, dancing as if cycling, pedaling away in place while singing about how she loves to swoop, she loves to swerve, she loves each highway and byway and curve. She’s also wearing a cloak and gesticulating wildly. First question: What could be more immediately funny? Second: Does this song have anything to do with the plot of High Spirits? Not really, although you might make the old fish-and-a-bicycle joke about how little this musical needs this number, but the absurdity is absolutely essential. Why come see a show like this if not for the joy of watching a ham on wheels? It’s musical comedy.
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by Nicole Rosky - February 18, 2026
New York City Center Encores! just concluded the run of the first show of its season- High Spirits. Watch Steven Pasquale and Katrina Lenk perform 'I Know Your Heart' in this video.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 12, 2026
Watch Phillipa Soo sing 'Was She Prettier Than I?' as Ruth Condomine in Encores! High Spirits. The production is directed by Tony Award nominee Jessica Stone and Encores! Music Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell.
by Michael Major - February 9, 2026
New York City Center has released new footage of songs from the current Encores! production of High Spirits. The recently-released videos feature Andrea Martin singing 'Talking to You' and Phillipa Soo and Steven Pasuale singing 'If I Gave You.'
by Sidney Paterra - February 9, 2026
Broadway superstars Steven Pasquale and Phillipa Soo have been married for almost a decade, and yet New York City audiences have not yet seen them together onstage... until now! This February, the duo joins forces on the New York City Center stage for the first show of the Encores! season, High Spirits.
by A.A. Cristi - February 5, 2026
A star-studded new production of the musical High Spirits opens the New York City Center Encores! season. In our rounduo below, find out what the critics had to say about their visit to this rare musical offering.
by Nicole Rosky - February 5, 2026
The first show of the New York City Center Encores! season is High Spirits, running through February 15, 2026. Check out photos here!
by Nicole Rosky - February 4, 2026
The first show of the New York City Center Encores! season is High Spirits, running through February 15, 2026. Watch highlights of the cast in action in this video!
by Nicole Rosky - February 7, 2026
Performances have officially begun for the first production of the 2026 Encores! season, High Spirits. Watch in this video as the cast unpacks their roles.
by Nicole Rosky - January 30, 2026
Rehearsals are officially underway for the New York City Center Encores! production of High Spirits, which is running from February 4 through 15, 2026. In this video, watch as the cast chats about what therarely seen musical is all about and gives a special sneak peek.
by Jennifer Broski - January 28, 2026
New York City Center Encores! gave BroadwayWorld a first look inside the rehearsal room for High Spirits, which stars Rachel Dratch, Phillipa Soo, Stephen Pasquale and more.
by Michael Major - January 28, 2026
New York City Center Encores! is giving a first look inside the rehearsal room for High Spirits. Watch videos of the star-studded cast singing 'You Better Love Me,' 'Where is the Man I Married?,' and 'Go Into Your Trance.'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 23, 2026
You can now get a first look at Katrina Lenk singing 'You'd Better Love Me' from the New York City Center Encores! production of High Spirits! This score hasn’t been heard on Broadway since its 1964 debut.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 20, 2026
New York City Center Encores! is presenting High Spirits, directed by Tony Award nominee Jessica Stone and Encores! Music Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell. Get a look inside the first day with the orchestra here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 9, 2025
New York City Center has revealed additional cast members for the 2026 Encores! series, including Rachel Dratch, Wayne Brady, Claybourne Elder, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 12, 2025
Tony nominee Phillipa Soo and Steven Pasquale will star in Encores! High Spirits, the first production of the 2026 Encores! Series. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
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High Spirits History
Other Productions of High Spirits
| 1964 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 1964 | West End |
London Production West End |
| 1981 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival [Cancelled] Broadway |
| 2026 | Off-Broadway |
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