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Quiet, piercing homecoming anchors sharp revival of You Got Older
Clare Barron’s You Got Older returns in a sharp revival at Cherry Lane Theater, anchored by Alia Shawkat’s dry, incisive Mae as a twenty-something who moves home to care for her ailing father; the play shifts from quiet, almost still scenes to a late, chaotic family confrontation, exploring aging, longing, and the choices we delay. Directed by Anne Kauffman, the production is praised for its naturalistic dialogue and precise timing, making the revival feel intimate and urgent; runs through April 12.
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The Rocky Horror Show is returning to Broadway in a Studio 54 revival for Roundabout Theatre Company, led by Luke Evans as Frank-N-Furter and featuring Amber Gray, Juliette Lewis, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and Stephanie Hsu; previews begin March 26 with an April 23 opening, running through June 21, with a slate of Broadway debuts and a star-studded creative team.
Broadway's Rocky Horror Revival Sets Luke Evans, Adds Dratch, Lewis and More
Broadway’s Roundabout Theatre Company is reviving The Rocky Horror Show at Studio 54, with Luke Evans making his Broadway debut as Frank-N-Furter and a cast including Rachel Dratch, Juliette Lewis, Stephanie Hsu, Amber Gray, Harvey Guillén, Josh Rivera and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez. Directed by Sam Pinkleton with choreography by Ani Taj, previews begin March 26 ahead of an April 23 opening, with a limited run through June 21. Kris Kukul leads music supervision; set by dots, costumes by David I. Reynoso, lighting by Jane Cox, sound by Brian Ronan, and wig/hair by Alberto Alvarado (Make-up by Sterling Tull).
Rocky Horror Show on Broadway Announces Complete, Star-Studded Cast
Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the complete Broadway cast for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show at Studio 54, led by Luke Evans as Frank-N-Furter with a star-studded lineup including Rachel Dratch, Stephanie Hsu, Juliette Lewis, Michaela Jaé Rodríguez, Harvey Guillén and Josh Rivera. Previews begin March 26, 2026, with opening night on April 23, 2026, and a limited engagement through June 21, 2026.
Grande and Bailey to Lead London Revival of Sunday in the Park With George
Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey will star in a 2027 London revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park With George at the Barbican Centre, directed by Marianne Elliott; performances begin in summer 2027 with tickets going on sale this May.
Bailey & Grande to Lead London Sunday in the Park With George Revival
Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande will star in a London revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park With George, directed by Marianne Elliott and staged at the Barbican in 2027. Empire Street Productions will produce, with tickets going on sale in May 2026; additional production details to be announced.
Brody and Thompson to Lead Broadway Run in The Fear of 13
Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson will make their Broadway debuts in Lindsey Ferrentino’s The Fear of 13, a 16-week limited run directed by David Cromer at the James Earl Jones Theatre, with previews starting March 19 and opening night on April 15. The play, based on David Sington’s documentary about Nick Yarris, a death-row inmate exonerated by DNA, is produced in partnership with the Innocence Project; Brody portrays Yarris. The production previously played London’s Donmar Warehouse in 2024, with Ferrentino and Brody both Olivier-nominated for that work.
Carrie Coon Shines in Gilded Age and 'Bug' Revivals
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Carrie Coon's 'Bug' Extends Broadway Run Amid Paranoia Themes
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Peyton List to Star as Heather Chandler in Off-Broadway 'Heathers The Musical'
Peyton List, known for her roles in Cobra Kai and School Spirits, will join the cast of the Off Broadway revival of Heathers The Musical as Heather Chandler starting January 26, replacing Jodie Steele. The production, which has broken multiple house records and extended its run through May 2026, is based on the 1989 cult film and features a talented cast and creative team. List expressed excitement about taking on the iconic and complex role.
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