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The 2024-25 Broadway season is in full swing, highlighting 12 musical productions scheduled to debut this spring. This lineup includes nine new shows, a revival, and two older works making their first appearances on Broadway. As these musicals prepare to take the stage, the question arises: which of them might be contenders at the upcoming Tony Awards? Below is a comprehensive overview of each show, including their plots, creative teams, and key cast members, along with opening and (where applicable) closing dates.
Redwood
Previews began: Jan. 24
Opening: Feb. 13
Synopsis: Jesse appears to lead a fulfilling life with a successful career and loving family until a transformative event sends her reeling. In the towering redwoods of Northern California, a fortuitous encounter spurs a significant change in her outlook.
Book by Tina Landau
Music and lyrics by Kate Diaz and Tina Landau
Directed by Tina Landau
Starring Tony Award winner Idina Menzel, Tony nominee De’Adre Aziza, Michael Park, Zachary Noah Piser, and Khaila Wilcoxon
Operation Mincemeat
Previews begin: Feb. 15
Opens: March 20
Synopsis: This musical recounts the true story of Operation Mincemeat, a British deception strategy during World War II aimed at concealing plans for the Allied invasion of Sicily. Following its success in London’s West End, where it won multiple Olivier Awards, the production brings this remarkable tale to Broadway.
Book and score by David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson, and Zoë Roberts
Directed by Olivier nominee Robert Hastie
Starring David Cumming, Claire-Marie Hall, Natasha Hodgson, Jak Malone, and Zoë Roberts
Buena Vista Social Club
Previews begin: Feb. 21
Opening: March 19
Synopsis: Set in Havana spanning the 1950s to the 1990s, this musical narrates the journeys of four influential musicians affected by the rise of communism and Fidel Castro. It culminates in their collaboration on the iconic 1997 album Buena Vista Social Club, following a successful off-Broadway premiere with numerous accolades.
Book by Marco Ramirez
Directed by Tony nominee Saheem Ali
Starring Natalie Venetia Belcon, Isa Antonetti, Mel Semé, Wesley Wray, Jainardo Batista Sterling, Leonardo Reyna, Julio Monge, Da’Von Moody, Renesito Avich, Justin Cunningham, and Ashley De La Rosa
Betty Boop!
Previews begin: March 11
Opens: April 5
Synopsis: Inspired by the timeless character created by Max Fleischer and Grim Natwick, this show transports Betty from her traditional black-and-white world into a vibrant, modern-day New York City, filled with new adventures.
Book by Tony winner Bob Martin
Score by Grammy winner David Foster and Tony nominee Susan Birkenhead
Directed by Tony winner Jerry Mitchell
Starring Jasmine Amy Rodgers, Tony winner Faith Prince, Ainsley Melham, Erich Bergen, Stephen DeRosa, Angelica Hale, Phillip Huber, and Anastacia McCleskey
Bombshell
Previews begin: March 11
Opens: April 10
Synopsis: This musical offers a comedic look at the behind-the-scenes operation of creating the fictional Marilyn Monroe musical, Bombshell, based on the popular NBC television series. The audience is invited on an entertaining journey through the production process.
Book by four-time Tony nominee Rick Elice and Bob Martin
Score by Tony winners Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman
Directed by five-time Tony winner Susan Stroman
Starring Tony nominee Robyn Hurder, two-time Tony nominee Brooks Ashmanskas, Krysta Rodriguez, John Behlmann, two-time Tony nominee Kristine Nilsen, and Caroline Bowman
Floyd Collins
Previews begin: March 27
Opens: April 21
Synopsis: This production presents the true story of cave explorer Floyd Collins, who becomes trapped 200 feet underground in Kentucky during his bid to turn Sand Cave into a tourist destination. The musical marks the Broadway debut of Tina Landau and Adam Guettel’s acclaimed 1996 work, which received several Drama Desk nominations.
Directed by Tina Landau
Starring Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan, Jason Gotay, Lizzy McAlpine, three-time Tony nominee Marc Kudisch, Jessica Molaskey, Taylor Trensch, and Tony nominee Sean Allan Krill
Just in Time
Previews begin: March 28
Opens: April 23
Synopsis: This musical chronicles the extraordinary life of singer Bobby Darin, who made a name for himself as a teen idol before evolving into a beloved global star.
Book by Tony winner Warren Leight and Isaac Oliver
Directed by Tony winner Alex Timbers
Starring Tony winner Jonathan Groff, Erika Henningsen, Joe Barbara, Tony winner Michele Pawk, Lance Roberts, Caesar Samayoa, Emily Bergl, and Gracie Lawrence
Real Women Have Curves
Previews begin: April 1
Opens: April 27
Synopsis: Set in the summer of 1987, this production tells the story of Ana García, who aspires to escape her life in East Los Angeles. Faced with a critical order at her family’s garment business for 200 dresses, she navigates her dreams, her mother’s aspirations, and the struggles of her community.
Book by Lisa Loomer and two-time Tony nominee Nell Benjamin
Score by Joe Huerta and Benjamin Velez
Directed by Tony winner Sergio Trujillo
Starring Tatianna Córdoba and SAG award winner Justina Machado
The Last Five Years
Opens: April 6
Closes: June 22
Synopsis: This two-person musical follows Jamie, a budding author, and Cathy, an aspiring actress, depicting their relationship over five tumultuous years. It showcases the Broadway debut of Jason Robert Brown’s acclaimed work, which received significant recognition off-Broadway.
Directed by Tony nominee Whitney White (Jaja’s African Hair Braiding)
Starring two-time Grammy nominee Nick Jonas and Tony winner Adrienne Warren
Sondheim: A Celebration
Opens: April 8
Closes: June 1
Synopsis: This revue pays homage to the extraordinary life and works of legendary composer Stephen Sondheim. Produced by Manhattan Theatre Club, it follows a successful West End debut.
Devised by four-time Tony-winning producer Cameron Mackintosh
Directed by Tony winner Matthew Bourne
Starring two-time Tony winner Bernadette Peters, Tony winner Lea Salonga, Tony winner Beth Leavel, two-time Tony nominee Gavin Lee, three-time Olivier nominee Jason Pennycooke, and two-time Olivier winner Joanna Riding
Dead Outlaw
Previews begin: April 12
Opens: April 27
Synopsis: This unique musical narrates the improbable true story of Elmer McCurdy, an outlaw whose corpse garnered more notoriety in death than he ever did while alive. Delving into themes of fame and legacy, this work follows a successful off-Broadway run that earned multiple accolades.
Book by Tony winner Itamar Moses
Music by Tony winner David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna
Directed by Tony winner David Cromer
Starring Andrew Durand, Jeb Brown, Eddie Cooper, Dashiell Eaves, Julia Knitel, Ken Marks, Trent Saunders, and Thom Sesma
Pirates! The Penzance Musical
Opens: April 24
Closes: June 22
Synopsis: This reimagining of W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance repositions the classic tale in jazz-infused New Orleans. Featuring a lively interpretation filled with Caribbean flair, it aims to refresh the beloved opera.
New book by Tony winner Rupert Holmes
Directed by nine-time Tony nominee Scott Ellis
Starring Tony nominee Ramin Karimloo, Jinkx Monsoon, four-time Emmy and Tony winner David Hyde Pierce, Nicholas Barasch, Preston Truman Boyd, and Samantha Williams
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