Fall 2026 Theater Preview: 22 Shows to Catch on Broadway and Beyond

Vulture’s fall preview surveys 22 upcoming plays and musicals across Broadway and off-Broadway, highlighting buzzy debuts like School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play, notable revivals such as A Few Good Men, Waiting for Lefty, The Fantasticks, and Spring Awakening, and star turns including Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Other Desert Cities. The slate also features bold new works like ANON: A Tempest at Our Kitchen Table, Kramer/Fauci, Galileo, Inter Alia, and Saigon at St. Ann’s Warehouse, plus innovative productions at venues like BAM Next Wave and La MaMa. The fall 2026 lineup blends prestige drama, political edge, and adventurous musicals, promising a busy season from September through December.