Chess and Ragtime hit Broadway this fall to much applause from audiences!
Staff members at BroadwayGPS recemtly attended the Broadway musical CHESS! Some had seen it in previous incarnations and for others it was their first time. The score has glued the show together for so many years. Not surprising since it’s the music of ABBA! The book, however, was always thought to be the hurdle to making the show a hit. Well, they’ve finally found a story that fits the scale and tenor of the music with a new book by Danny Strong, a writer who’s been obsessed with the Chess score for years. He brought the characters’ motivations while deepening their choices bringing the musical into a more relatable present day. The cast is outstanding with Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher all successfully giving their utmost to the story and their characters. Chess is a fitting show for the political scenarios we are living through today while offering humor and memorable music to uplift all spirits.
RAGTIME has audiences swooning! Not in recent memory have we heard such praise for a revival. Following three families in pursuit of the 20th Century’s “American Dream”, Ragtime incorporates fiction with historical events that resonate today. With music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and book by Terrence McNally, the musical is based on the 1975 novel by E.L. Doctrow. Critics use words like: “Timely, Glorious, Transcendent, Exceptional, Thrilling!” to name but a few. The three disparate groups of people – white, middle-class Americans, a Jewish widower recently emigrated and an African American couple at the turn of the century all face the weighty issues of industrialization, immigration, class, racism and even the rise of unions. Ragtime is an American tapestry writ large! Due to the popularity, this has now extended thru June 2026! Don’t miss out on your tickets.
What musicals are next?
Other musicals are ready to hit the Great White Way this spring including the off-Broadway hit, CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL. Yes, you heard that right. This is a reimagining of Cats like you’ve never seen before. It’s Broadway meets runway with iconic music dripping in spectacle and electrifying ballroom choreography! The New York Times called it “a lightining strike that sets joy free!” Purring onto Broadway this March 18.
And for tv fans of Apple TV’s series SCHMIGADOON! you’ll be able to immerse yourself live in person with the musical stage adaptation hitting the Nederlander Theatre beginning April 4! For those unfamiliar with this production from Saturday Night Live’s Lorne Michaels, you’ll follow two modern doctors who come across a magical town that’s a Golden Age musical come to life. The townspeople won’t stop singing and they are stuck! They must find true love to escape.
And finally, for those wanting more 80’s nostalgia, look no further than THE LOST BOYS, a new musical coming March 27. Based on the cult classic horror-comedy-film, you’ll join a musical journey with some of your favorite 80’s vampires. Some of the music is out on Spotify now, so go check it out! And give us a call to book your groups.
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PROOF, David Auburn’s Pulitzer and Tony winning playreturns to Broadway this spring with a stellar cast. Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri (TV’s, The Bear). Called by The New York Times “exhilarating and assured with the pace of a psychological thriller, Proof turns a play about advanced math into an accessible back porch drama”, these two outstanding actors are not to be missed. Directed by Thomas Kail (Hamilton), Proof provides a powerhouse of a triumvirate in an equally powerful play. Performances begin March 31.
ARCHDUKE by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph comes to Roundabout’s off-Broadway theatre this fall.Joseph is known for his wit and lacerating humor which Archdukeoffers up in spades. Hard to believe when the subject is that of Archduke Ferdinand’s assassination and the events leading up to World War I. Always a treat to see Patrick Page on stage. Performances begin November 12.
BUG – Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Playwright Tracy Letts (August Osage County) wrote BUG and Tony Award winning, David Cromer (director of The Band’s Visit, Good Night and Good Luck) bring the Broadway premiere of BUG with Carrie Coon (White Lotus and Gilded Age) andNamir Smallwood to Broadway this December. The New York Times warns: “Buckle up and brace yourself because BUG is obscenely exciting”. Performances start December 17.
DOG DAY AFTERNOON – a new play based on the Oscar winning film has been turned into a Broadway event! Written by Stephen Adly Gurgis (Between Riverside and Crazy), Dog Day Afternoon takes us to the summer of a gritty 1972 New York City. Vietnam and Watergate flood the news while a bank robbery by two bandits ensues and then fails miserably. Despite the story’s framing device, the movie offered lots of humor. Knowing the playwright’s previous work, we’re hoping his wit shines through. Performances begin March 10.
EVERT BRILLIANT THING stars Tony winner Daniel Radcliffe in what promises to be a hilarious and heartwarming play that tackles some serious subject matter but overall experience is one of joy and celebration. With Daniel Radcliffe, an insanely talented actor, you know you’ll be in for a very good time. Performances start February 21 for a limited run, email us to get on our pending list.
August Wilson’s JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE is coming back this spring starring Cedric the Entertainer and Taraji P. Henson making their Broadway debuts. Joe Turner is set in 1911 Pittsburgh during the pivotal era of migration. Cedric and Taraji run a boarding house for people on uncertain paths. Their world begins to shift when a mysterious guest arrives. Performances begin March 30.
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