2026 Broadway Spring Preview

The Balusters

David Lindsay-Abaire Definitely Did NOT Draw on Real Life to Write THE BALUSTERS

In this video, watch as playwright Lindsay-Abaire breaks down his words from The Balusters in the newest episode of BroadwayWorld's Notes on a Script.

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Proof

Cracking the Equation: Thomas Kail Is Making a PROOF for a New Generation

Being back on Broadway is never something Thomas Kail takes for granted. As he prepares to bring Proof back to the stage—this time at the Booth Theatre—the Tony-winning director is approaching the beloved play with both reverence and curiosity. Kail is focused on rediscovering what makes the piece resonate, 25 years after its debut. It’s about honoring what came before while opening the door to something new.

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The Rocky Horror Show

Don’t Dream It, Style It: Reimagining ROCKY HORROR’s Iconic Looks for Broadway

The time is nigh! In just a matter of days, all of Broadway will be doing the Time Warp again when The Rocky Horror Show returns at Studio 54. The revival, helmed by Tony winner Sam Pinkleton, marks the first time that the show has been on Broadway in 25 years.

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Joe Turner's Come and Gone

Debbie Allen Is Bringing the Poetry of August Wilson Back to Broadway

Joe Turner may be long gone, but Debbie Allen is very much back in the building. The stage and screen icon returns to Broadway this season at the helm of one of August Wilson's masterpieces, Joe Turner's Come and Gone. It's a play to which Debbie feels a special connection.

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Giant

With GIANT, Elliot Levey Is Making the Big Move to Broadway

In just a matter of days, Mark Rosenbaltt's Giant officially arrives on Broadway. The new play, about world-famous children's author Roald Dahl, is already an acclaimed hit, having earned three Olivier Awards following its West End run last year. One of them went to Elliot Levey.

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Dog Day Afternoon

Inside the Pressure Cooker: David Korins on Designing DOG DAY AFTERNOON

Dog Day Afternoon is about to open on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre. One of the people who has created that world is four-time Tony-nominated scenic designer David Korins, who with this play, celebrates his 27th Broadway show. David checked in with BroadwayWorld to talk all about bringing the iconic story to life on stage, and watching it all come together from an ocean away.

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The Fear of 13

How Lindsey Ferrentino Dramatized Real Life Injustice in THE FEAR OF 13

In this video, watch as playwright Lindsey Ferrentino breaks down her words from The Fear of 13 in the newest episode of BroadwayWorld's Notes on a Script a

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Fallen Angels

For Scott Ellis, FALLEN ANGELS Is a Wish Fulfilled

Throughout his lifetime, from his teens to his sixties, the great Noël Coward wrote over 50 plays. Some of them, like  Hay Fever, Private Lives, Present Laughter, and Blithe Spirit, have become staples in the theatrical canon. Fallen Angels is not one of them... and yet, this spring, Broadway will see its first revival of the play since 1956.

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Titanique

Constantine Rousouli is Never Letting Go of TITANIQUE

The ship of dreams has left the dock, and this time its heading for Broadway! Titanique, the kooky craziest musical there ever was, has traveled across the Atlantic (again) to arrive where it has always belonged- on Broadway. 

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Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Second Cast, First Shadow- Meet the Year 2 Cast of STRANGER THINGS on Broadway

Things are so very rightside up right now for dozens of actors who are about to join the ensemble company of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. The Year 2 cast officially takes the stage at the Marquis Theatre (some for the first time and some in new roles) on March 31. Watch in this video as the cast talks about their new roles.

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The Outsiders

Staying Gold with the Curtis Brothers: Meet the New Stars of THE OUTSIDERS on Broadway

Tulsa, 1967 is looking a bit different than it did just a week ago. That's because a whole new cast of characters has entered the building at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre- three of them being Noah Pacht, Dan Berry, and Sutton James Kaylor, who are putting their stamp on the Curtis brothers. 

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Hamlet

The Play’s the Thing: Inside HAMLET at BAM with Hiran Abeysekera & Francesca Mills

To see or not to see? That's not the question that New York City audiences should be asking this spring, when Hamlet arrives in Brooklyn. Watch in this video as we chat with stars Hiran Abeysekera and Francesca Mills before their Brooklyn debut.

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Schmigadoon!

Ann Harada Is Crossing That Bridge Back Into SCHMIGADOON

Schmigadoon! has already been on quite a journey before taking up residence at the Nederlander Theatre. What started as a beloved, two-season, Apple Original series, was developed into a stage musical in 2025, and now arrives where are 'Golden Age' musicals belong- on Broadway. Ann Harada has been there for all of it.

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Becky Shaw

Buckle Up for the 'Shock and Awe' of BECKY SHAW

There is a lot to celebrate this spring at the Hayes Theatre. With the arrival of Becky Shaw, comes the Broadway debut of playwright Gina Gionfriddo... but the party doesn't end there! Three of its stars, Madeline Brewer, Patrick Ball, and Alden Ehrenreich, also make their Broadway debuts as 'Becky,' 'Andrew,' and 'Max' repectively. 

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Every Brilliant Thing

How Duncan MacMillan & Jeremy Herrin Planned the Spontaneity of EVERY BRILLIANT THING

In this video, watch as Every Brilliant Thing creators Duncan MacMillan and Jeremy Herrin break down their words in the newest episode of BroadwayWorld's Notes on a Script.

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The Lost Boys

How The Rescues Found the Sound of THE LOST BOYS

The Rescues recently headed to one of NYC's most iconic music venues, Joe's Pub, to give fans a The Lost Boys sneak peek and BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive, 'throuple version' of 'Hurt A Little' in this latest edition of Notes on a Script. 

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Beaches

How the Creators of BEACHES Musical Are Honoring the Legacy of the Novel and Film

Beaches is heading to Broadway, bringing Iris Rainer Dart’s decades-spanning tale of friendship to the musical stage. BroadwayWorld spoke with members of the music team to discuss adapting the novel and film into a theatrical experience.

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CATS: The Jellicle Ball

Qween Jean Is Inviting You to CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL: 'Come and Be Yourself'

BroadwayWorld interviewed Qween Jean about creating the costumes for Cats: The Jellicle Ball! Read the full interview and learn more about what to expect from this Broadway revival.

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