We waited. We waited and we ate Doritos. We waited, ate Doritos, and binged Netflix. We also tried yoga, growing plants, Zoomed great Aunt Mertle’s 90th birthday party, attempted baking sourdough bread (“it’s easy!” they said…”it’ll be fun!” they said…), and tye-died about 50 random t-shirts, but nothing, NOTHING could replace you, 42nd street. And now that all the powdered cheese has been licked, all the Netflix has been binged, and sourdough starters will never again be attempted in this house – YOU’RE BACK!
On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, directors of Broadway’s three biggest players: The Lion King, Wicked, and Hamilton, announced joining forces for Broadway’s return to the stage, in a combined opening night scheduled for September 14, 2021. Marking more than a year and a half closure since March 12, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Broadway will welcome audience members with full capacity seating in September! While COVID precautions like masks may still be required in most theaters, backstage, several directors are requiring all cast and crew be fully vaccinated to eliminate any health concerns. The Lion King, Wicked, and Hamilton aren’t the only shows that have announced their return to 42nd Street – Aladdin, Mrs. Doubtfire, and The Music Man have all joined the Fall season roll out as well! Ready to book your ticket? Here are all of the must-know opening nights for your favorite shows returning to the main stage this Fall!
September
September 14: Hamilton, Wicked, The Lion King, Chicago
September 17: American Utopia
September 21: Come From Away
September 24: Moulin Rouge
September 28: Aladdin, Lackawanna Blues
October
October 3: Six
October 16: Ain’t Too Proud
October 21: Jagged Little Pill
October 22: The Phantom of the Opera
October 27: Caroline, or Change
November
November 8: Trouble in Mind
November 17: Diana
December
December 5: Mrs. Doubtfire
December 6: Flying Over Sunset
December 11: Dear Evan Hansen
December 20 (Preview Begins): The Music Man
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