The 2023 spring season has begun on Broadway

Get ready for an unforgettable season on Broadway! With an exciting lineup of new plays and musicals, theatre enthusiasts won’t want to miss a single show. From the classics to modern twists on fairytales, there’s something for everyone.

The Spring season on Broadway typically refers to the period from March through June, when many new plays and musicals debut on the Great White Way. It’s an exciting time for theatre enthusiasts, as Broadway showcases a diverse array of productions, from classic revivals to cutting-edge new works.

The spring season often coincides with awards season, as many of the shows that open during this time will be eligible for Tony Awards consideration. This creates a sense of anticipation and excitement, as audiences and critics alike eagerly await the next big hit that could potentially sweep the awards circuit.

Broadway has long been considered the pinnacle of American theatre, with its rich history and vibrant cultural legacy. The spring season is an opportunity for audiences to experience the best of what Broadway has to offer, with top-tier performances from some of the most talented actors, directors, and creatives in the industry.

Whether you’re a die-hard theatre fan or a newcomer to the world of Broadway, the spring season is the perfect time to catch a show and immerse yourself in the magic of live theatre.

A DOLL’S HOUSE

A Doll’s House is a play written by Henrik Ibsen in 1879. The play follows Nora, a housewife who is blackmailed by a creditor, and her struggle for self-discovery and independence in a male-dominated society. The play is considered a landmark in the development of modern drama and is known for its exploration of gender roles and societal expectations.

PICTURES FROM HOME

Pictures From Home is a documentary film directed by American filmmaker and photographer, Larry Sultan. The film portrays Sultan’s relationship with his family, exploring themes of identity, memory, and family dynamics. The documentary features interviews with Sultan’s mother and other family members, as well as archival footage and photographs. The film offers a personal and intimate perspective on family and the complex relationship between an artist and his past

PARADE

Parade is a musical based on the true story of Leo Frank, a Jewish factory manager in Atlanta who was accused of the murder of a 13-year-old factory worker in 1913. The story explores themes of anti-Semitism, racism, and injustice in the American South. The musical was first produced on Broadway in 1998, with music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown and a book by Alfred Uhry. It won Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Original Score.

BOB FOSSE’S DANCIN

Bob Fosse’s Dancin is a musical revue that features dance numbers choreographed by Bob Fosse, set to a variety of musical styles including jazz, classical, and pop. The show does not have a specific storyline but is instead a celebration of Fosse’s unique and influential style of dance. It premiered on Broadway in 1978 and received multiple Tony Award nominations.

BAD CINDERELLA

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s newest musical, Bad Cinderella, has arrived on Broadway, bringing with it a fresh take on the classic story that will have audiences on the edge of their seats. With Webber’s signature music and an innovative retelling of the tale, this production promises to be a showstopper.

SWEENEY TODD

Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a musical that tells the story of Benjamin Barker, a barber who is wrongfully imprisoned by a corrupt judge and seeks revenge on him and the rest of society. After his release, he assumes the alias of Sweeney Todd and sets up a barber shop above Mrs. Lovett’s meat pie shop, where he lures his customers to murder them with his straight razor. Mrs. Lovett uses the body to make her meat pies, which become increasingly popular. The show explores themes of revenge, corruption, and the morality of justice.

LIFE OF PI

The Life of Pi is a novel by Yann Martel, which tells the story of Piscine Molitor Patel, a young Indian boy who survives a shipwreck and is stranded in the Pacific Ocean with a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. The novel explores themes of spirituality, faith, and the human will survive.

SHUCKED

A farm-to-fable new Broadway musical that puts the “culture” back in agriculture.

LERNER AND LOEWE’S CAMELOT

Aaron Sorkin and Barlett Sher team up for a new version of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s classic musical.

PETER PAN GOES WRONG

Peter Pan Goes Wrong is a comedic play about a group of actors who attempt to stage a production of Peter Pan, but everything goes hilariously wrong. The play is a sequel to “The Play That Goes Wrong” and is known for its physical comedy, slapstick humor, and audience interaction. It follows the fictional Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society as they attempt to perform the classic tale of Peter Pan, but due to a series of mishaps and technical difficulties, the play falls apart, leading to chaos and laughter.

FAT HAM

FAT HAM is a hip-hop adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” set in a fictional contemporary Black community.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK

New York, New York is a well-known song about the city of New York, often associated with musical films of the same name.

THE THANKSGIVING PLAY

The Thanksgiving Play is a satirical comedy about a group of well-intentioned but clueless white teachers who attempt to create a politically correct Thanksgiving play for elementary school students, only to reveal their own blind spots and biases.

ROOM

The Room is a play written by Harold Pinter that explores power dynamics, oppression, and the human desire for control through the interactions of four characters in a single, sparse room.

SUMMER, 1976

Summer, 1976 is a world premiere play by David Auburn, starring Laura Linney and Jessica Hecht, which will have previews starting on April 4 and officially open on April 25. “Good Night, Oscar” is a new work by Doug Wright, starring Sean Hayes as Oscar Levant, which will have previews starting on April 7 and officially open on April 24.

PRIMA FACIE

Prima Facie is a one-woman play by Suzie Miller that explores themes of sexual consent, power, and privilege through the story of a criminal barrister named Tessa who is forced to confront her own experience with sexual assault.