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High Spirits Revival

Closing: February 15, 2026

High 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.


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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR High Spirits

‘High Spirits’ Off Broadway Review: Andrea Martin and Katrina Lenk Polish Up a Real Antique
8 / 10

Even though “High Spirits” is a nearly forgotten antique, Encores! has cast it with flair, bringing real Broadway stars to the stage. In addition to Lenk (“The Band’s Visit”) and Martin (tons of stuff), there’s Steven Pasquale (“The Bridges of Madison County”) and Phillipa Soo (“Hamilton”) in the roles of the husband and wife whose stiff-upper-lip marriage disintegrates under Elvira’s laser-focused high-jinks. Playing the very British couple, Pasquale and Soo are cast against type and can be thankful that “High Spirits” is a limited engagement.

‘High Spirits’ Review: A Ghostly Delight From Encores!
8 / 10

Musically, the production is at its most rewarding. The score and arrangements have the unmistakable mix of warmth and drive — those bongos! — of Broadway’s golden age, and the orchestra, under Mary-Mitchell Campbell’s direction, smoothly segues between lush finesse and brassy energy. If Lenk does not bring enough finger-snapping verve to “You’d Better Love Me,” she is more at ease in the slinky “Home Sweet Heaven” and in her duet with Pasquale “I Know Your Heart.” How can one resist being swayed by the line, “I’m drawn to you but I’m on to you”? Of such pleasures Encores! is made.

Video: Steven Pasquale & Katrina Lenk Sing 'I Know Your Heart' in HIGH SPIRITS
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.

Video: Phillipa Soo Sings 'Was She Prettier Than I?' in HIGH SPIRITS
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.

Video: Andrea Martin, Phillipa Soo & Steven Pasquale Sing in HIGH SPIRITS
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.'

Phillipa Soo & Steven Pasquale Are Together Onstage in NYC For the First Time
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. 

Review Roundup: HIGH SPIRITS at Encores!, Starring Katrina Lenk, Steven Pasquale, Phillipa Soo and More
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. 

Photos: Katrina Lenk, Steven Pasquale, Phillipa Soo & More in HIGH SPIRITS
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!

Video: Watch Highlights from Encores! HIGH SPIRITS
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!

Character Breakdown: HIGH SPIRITS Cast Unpacks Their Roles
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.

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for HIGH SPIRITS at Encores!
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.

Photos: Rachel Dratch, Phillipa Soo, Stephen Pasquale and More in Rehearsal for HIGH SPIRITS
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.

Videos: Inside Rehearsals For HIGH SPIRITS at City Center
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.'

Video: Katrina Lenk Sings 'You'd Better Love Me' From HIGH SPIRITS
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.

Video: First Day With the Orchestra of Encores! HIGH SPIRITS
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!

Rachel Dratch, Wayne Brady and More Join 2026 Encores! Productions
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.

Phillipa Soo and Steven Pasquale to Lead HIGH SPIRITS at Encores!
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!

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
Off-Broadway

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