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Julianne Moore will star in the world premiere of Faydra, a modern take on the Greek myth of Phaedra written by Sarah Ruhl, in an Off-Broadway run at NYC Center Stage 1 beginning February 2, 2027 (opening night February 25). Additional casting will be announced; the Manhattan Theatre Club commission is directed by Les Waters, marking his return to MTC after three decades.
Ayo Edebiri will star as Snoopy opposite David Hyde Pierce as Charlie Brown and Danielle Brooks as Lucy in an Off-Broadway Encores! revival of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown at New York City Center, running February 3–14, 2027, with Jin Ha as Linus and Sam Pinkleton directing (choreography by Sunny Min-Sook Hitt and music direction by Meghann Zervoulis Bate).
Disruption offers brisk Off-Broadway entertainment anchored by a superb ensemble and stylish staging, but its AI ideas feel outdated and a late plot pivot shifts focus away from the concept, despite the production’s polish and anti-AI stance.
Oskar Eustis will step down as artistic director of Off-Broadway’s Public Theater on July 31, 2028, signaling the end of a 21-year tenure that helped launch hits like Hamilton and guided the company through financial challenges; the board will appoint a successor next year, with Executive Director Patrick Willingham remaining in place and Eustis planning to stay active in the field.
Five leading women reinterpret Whoopi Goldberg’s iconic monologues at Lincoln Center’s Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, delivering a powerful, darkly humorous meditation on addiction, reproductive care, and racism as they travel from girlhood to womanhood; the material shines through the strong cast (notably Washington), though some directorial and design flourishes feel superfluous; running 1 hour 40 minutes with no intermission, through August 30, 2026.
Sam Rockwell will lead a star-studded Off-Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s A View From the Bridge at La MaMa’s Ellen Stewart Theatre, with Marin Ireland and Alfred Molina, directed by Neil Pepe. The 13-week limited run starts November 27, opening night December 13. Rockwell is producing along with Mark Berger and Play Hooky Productions in a model aimed at channeling resources back to La MaMa. Tickets will be offered at special rates to La MaMa members. The revival is the play’s first major Off-Broadway staging since 1965, and tickets are available at ViewFromtheBridgePlay.com.
Sam Rockwell will headline a 13-week off-Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s A View From the Bridge at La MaMa’s Ellen Stewart Theatre, with previews beginning November 27 and opening night December 13; directed by Neil Pepe and produced by Mark Berger, Rockwell and PlayHooky Productions, the cast also includes Marin Ireland as Beatrice and Alfred Molina as Alfieri.
The opening night of The Whoopi Monologues in New York on July 13 drew a star–studded crowd, including Whoopi Goldberg, Kerry Washington and Angela Bassett, with standout red-carpet looks highlighted by a wave of paparazzi-ready fashion.
Lincoln Center Theater announced its 2026-27 lineup: A Few Good Men at the Vivian Beaumont, directed by Michael Arden, with performances beginning Oct. 8, 2026 and opening night Oct. 29; a revival of The Sound of Music, directed by Lear deBessonet, with performances starting March 23, 2027 and opening night April 15; August Wilson’s Seven Guitars at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre (off-Broadway) with previews starting Nov. 5 and opening Nov. 23; Kimberly Belflower’s Born in the Dirt at Newhouse (previews Apr. 14, 2027; opening May 6); Mark Jenkins’ Playing Burton at Newhouse (date TBA); LCT3 debuts Pretend It’s Pretend by Emma Watkins at Claire Tow Theater (previews Jan. 28, 2027; opening Feb. 11); plus three series: Composer Series featuring Sara Bareilles, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Benj Pasek & Justin Paul; The Reading Series of free, alumni-curated readings at Claire Tow; and The Comedy Series in Spring 2027, with dates to be announced.
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater, former Wicked co-stars who dated for about three years after their spouses split, have amicably broken up and remain friends; they’ve reportedly been apart for months as both focus on new work—Slater on the off‑Broadway Marcel on the Train and Grande on her Eternal Sunshine world tour and the Petal album.
An Off-Broadway review of Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody, praising Jay Armstrong Johnson and Jimin Moon for lending surprising depth to a campy spoof of a popular TV hockey romance. The show mirrors key series moments with some tweaks, features 14 songs over about 80 minutes, and is framed by three playful narrators. Performed in a cramped sixth-floor venue, it mostly appeals to superfans, but the performers’ heft occasionally elevates the material into genuinely moving musical theater.
Schmigadoon! and Ragtime each earned five awards at the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards, sharing top honors with Schmigadoon! winning Outstanding New Broadway Musical and Ragtime taking Outstanding Revival of a Musical; Ragtime also earned Lead Performer (Joshua Henry), Featured Performer (Ben Levi Ross), Outstanding Direction (Lear deBessonet), and Outstanding Video/Projection Design (59 Studio), while Schmigadoon! won for its Book, Choreography, Orchestrations, and Costume Design. Death of a Salesman revival was the season’s most-awarded play with four wins, and The Lost Boys picked up two design awards. The awards ceremony is May 21 at MMAC Theater; full nominees and winners are listed in the article.
Duncan Sheik will score Memoirs Of Amorous Gentlemen, a manga-based musical adaptation of Moyoco Anno’s graphic novel, premiering Off-Broadway this fall at The Night Egg in Chelsea. Rob Ashford will direct and choreograph, with Leah Nanako Winkler writing the book and Or Matias supervising music. The production marks one of the first Manga-to-English-language musicals in the U.S.; additional dates and casting will be announced later.
Beau the Musical and Mexodus lead the 2026 Drama Desk Award nominations with 10 nods each, the most of the season, while Ragtime and The Balusters dominate Broadway/Off-Broadway nominations in multiple categories. The ceremony is May 17 at Town Hall, hosted by Marla Mindelle, with a full list of nominees spanning Outstanding Play, Musical, Revivals, technical awards, and more.
Reviews are in for Sean Hayes in David Cale’s solo play The Unknown at Off-Broadway’s Studio Seaview; the show opened February 12 and runs through April 12, directed by Leigh Silverman. The piece follows Elliott, a writer who retreats to a cabin to beat writer’s block and may not be alone. Production credits include Studio Bent (scenic), Sarah Laux (costume), Cha See (lighting), Isobel Waller-Bridge (music), with Envoy Theatricals as general manager. Hayes, a Tony winner for Good Night, Oscar, has previous NY Broadway and London West End credits. Playbill lists the reviews and will update the tally as more critics weigh in.