Exciting Spring on Broadway: Top Productions to Watch
As the cold fades and marquees illuminate, the curtain rises on Broadway’s captivating spring lineup. This season promises a diverse and intriguing array of new performances, featuring starry Hollywood actors, captivating musicals, and fresh interpretations of classic plays. Here’s a sneak peek at what Broadway has in store for spring 2025.
High-Profile Dramas and Big Names Emerge
This spring, several high-profile dramas expect to grab attention. Idina Menzel, the beloved actress known for her roles in “Wicked” and “Frozen,” revisits Broadway with “Redwood,” a musical set in Northern California’s redwoods. The show opens February 13 at the Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st St. (redwoodmusical.com).
The spring lineup also includes a powerful adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Othello.” Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal star as the titular characters, with previews beginning February 24 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St. (othellobway.com).
Thought-Provoking New Plays
Several fresh plays will debut, offering new perspectives on classic and contemporary themes. Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, whose play “Appropriate” was a box office success last season, returns with “Purpose.” Set in a Black family in Illinois with deep-rooted secrets, it previews on February 25 at the Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St. (purposeonbroadway.com).
Another play standing out is Kip Williams’ adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s “The Picture of Dorian Gray.” Actress Sarah Snook takes on all the roles in this captivating production, which opens March 10 at the Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St. (doriangrayplay.com).
Rediscovered Works and New Musicals
American classics receive modern twists with revitalized productions like David Mamet’s “Glengarry Glen Ross,” featuring an ensemble cast including Bob Odenkirk, Kieran Culkin, Bill Burr, and Michael McKean. Previews start March 10 at the Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway (glengarryonbroadway.com).
Broadway audiences can anticipate the return of a beloved musical legend with “Boop! The Betty Boop Musical.” More than two decades in the making, it previews March 11 at the Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St. (boopthemusical.com).
Marilyn Monroe’s life inspires a new Broadway musical, “Smash,” adapted from the short-lived NBC series of the same name. The show previews March 11 at the Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St. (smashbroadway.com).
Contemporary Hits and Classic Reimagined
Historical dramas continue with “Good Night, and Good Luck,” stars George Clooney as Edward R. Murrow, offering a stage adaptation of the 2005 film on Murrow’s crusade against Senator McCarthy. Previews begin March 12 at the Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway (goodnightgoodluckbroadway.com).
In “The Last Five Years,” a musical about two young lovers whose relationship unfolds through opposing timelines, Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren team up. The show previews March 18 at the Hudson Theatre, 141 W. 44th St. (thelastfiveyearsbroadway.com).
“Buena Vista Social Club” celebrates Cuba’s musical golden age in a vibrant new musical inspired by the documentary and album of the same name. Previews start March 19 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St. (buenavistamusical.com).
“John Proctor Is the Villain” marks a bold return to Broadway with a play questioning Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” through the eyes of contemporary high school students. Sadie Sink stars in this play, which previews March 20 at the Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St. (johnproctoristhevillain.com).
