2026 Post-Tony Closures and Successors

EDSOSLO858 said: "This obviously isn't something I want to write / talk about, but unfortunately all signs are pointing to a pretty sizable mass culling on Broadway after this year's ceremony (if you includeall the limited-run plays).

If rumors are to be believed:

• I have it on good authority that TWO STRANGERS is getting ready to announce a June 28 closing next week, assuming it doesn't win best musical.It will be launching a new ad campaign for the home stretch which they will continue to use for the national tour. Said tour is Equity and two of the current Bway understudies are allegedly headlining.CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF is the Longacre's most likely next tenant.
• TITANÍQUE'S ship of dreams takes a sharp U-turn and closes on its originally scheduled date of July 12. Next up at the St. James is most likely a limited run of David Byrne's new concert WHO IS THE SKY?, followed by a star-studded revival of 42ND STREET led by Sabrina Carpenter.
• If August casualtyRAGTIME wins best revival of a musical, CATS isn't long for this world and probably doesn't make it past July either. At the moment they are trying to work out set, staging, and logistics for a non-Equity tour. Shuberts seem to want a limited-run play at the Broadhurst next and are real close to executing the stop clause on the Jellicles. Meanwhile, A FEW GOOD MEN, starring Bradley Whitford, starts in the fall at Lincoln Center before Jasmine Amy Rogers and Patrick Wilson lead a revival of THE SOUND OF MUSIC in the spring.
• Best musical win or not, SCHMIGADOON! is not expected to further extend past January and may even close earlier. Nederlander has already given producers the latest date they must end, as Neil Patrick Harris and Julianne Hough are getting ready to star in DAMN YANKEES.
• I would also expect 2-3 more long runners and/or mid-tier shows to pack it up around Labor Day, joining MOULIN ROUGE! and DEATH BECOMES HER among our more prominent imminent closures. Keep your eyes on SIX, STRANGER THINGS, & JULIET, and MAYBE HAPPY ENDING. THE GREAT GATSBY is fine through the holidays as they are starting to stunt-cast soon.

"

This is so depressing. Especially regarding Jellicle Ball. It wasn’t for me, but I love that it is a show of pure joy for people who feel othered and can feel completely themselves and seen by this production. Hoping it can last.  

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "I find that Sabrina Carpenter rumor to be deeply suspicious."


Same. But it’s still more believable than the Timothee Chalamet Frank rumors! 😂

 

EDSOSLO858 said: "This obviously isn't something I want to write / talk about, but unfortunately all signs are pointing to a pretty sizable mass culling on Broadway after this year's ceremony (if you includeall the limited-run plays).

If rumors are to be believed:

• I have it on good authority that TWO STRANGERS is getting ready to announce a June 28 closing next week, assuming it doesn't win best musical.It will be launching a new ad campaign for the home stretch which they will continue to use for the national tour. Said tour is Equity and two of the current Bway understudies are allegedly headlining.CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF is the Longacre's most likely next tenant.
• TITANÍQUE'S ship of dreams takes a sharp U-turn and closes on its originally scheduled date of July 12. Next up at the St. James is most likely a limited run of David Byrne's new concert WHO IS THE SKY?, followed by a star-studded revival of 42ND STREET led by Sabrina Carpenter.
• If August casualtyRAGTIME wins best revival of a musical, CATS isn't long for this world and probably doesn't make it past July either. At the moment they are trying to work out set, staging, and logistics for a non-Equity tour. Shuberts seem to want a limited-run play at the Broadhurst next and are real close to executing the stop clause on the Jellicles. Meanwhile, A FEW GOOD MEN, starring Bradley Whitford, starts in the fall at Lincoln Center before Jasmine Amy Rogers and Patrick Wilson lead a revival of THE SOUND OF MUSIC in the spring.
• Best musical win or not, SCHMIGADOON! is not expected to further extend past January and may even close earlier. Nederlander has already given producers the latest date they must end, as Neil Patrick Harris and Julianne Hough are getting ready to star in DAMN YANKEES.
• I would also expect 2-3 more long runners and/or mid-tier shows to pack it up around Labor Day, joining MOULIN ROUGE! and DEATH BECOMES HER among our more prominent imminent closures. Keep your eyes on SIX, STRANGER THINGS, & JULIET, and MAYBE HAPPY ENDING. THE GREAT GATSBY is fine through the holidays as they are starting to stunt-cast soon.

"David Byrne is on tour through the middle of September. I find it hard to believe, at his age, he would jump immediately to Broadway even for a limited run. 

 

 

EDSOSLO858 said: "This obviously isn't something I want to write / talk about, but unfortunately all signs are pointing to a pretty sizable mass culling on Broadway after this year's ceremony (if you includeall the limited-run plays).

If rumors are to be believed:

• I have it on good authority that TWO STRANGERS is getting ready to announce a June 28 closing next week, assuming it doesn't win best musical.It will be launching a new ad campaign for the home stretch which they will continue to use for the national tour. Said tour is Equity and two of the current Bway understudies are allegedly headlining.CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF is the Longacre's most likely next tenant.
• TITANÍQUE'S ship of dreams takes a sharp U-turn and closes on its originally scheduled date of July 12. Next up at the St. James is most likely a limited run of David Byrne's new concert WHO IS THE SKY?, followed by a star-studded revival of 42ND STREET led by Sabrina Carpenter.
• If August casualtyRAGTIME wins best revival of a musical, CATS isn't long for this world and probably doesn't make it past July either. At the moment they are trying to work out set, staging, and logistics for a non-Equity tour. Shuberts seem to want a limited-run play at the Broadhurst next and are real close to executing the stop clause on the Jellicles. Meanwhile, A FEW GOOD MEN, starring Bradley Whitford, starts in the fall at Lincoln Center before Jasmine Amy Rogers and Patrick Wilson lead a revival of THE SOUND OF MUSIC in the spring.
• Best musical win or not, SCHMIGADOON! is not expected to further extend past January and may even close earlier. Nederlander has already given producers the latest date they must end, as Neil Patrick Harris and Julianne Hough are getting ready to star in DAMN YANKEES.
• I would also expect 2-3 more long runners and/or mid-tier shows to pack it up around Labor Day, joining MOULIN ROUGE! and DEATH BECOMES HER among our more prominent imminent closures. Keep your eyes on SIX, STRANGER THINGS, & JULIET, and MAYBE HAPPY ENDING. THE GREAT GATSBY is fine through the holidays as they are starting to stunt-cast soon.

"

I'm not certain even a quarter of the above will actually happen. However, I will say that the mezzanine of Schmigadoon was barely half full the other night--if they don't win, I can't imagine them making it to January.

TheGingerBreadMan said: "I can say with certainty that Sabrina Carpenter is NOT attached to the revival of 42nd Street. The production is happening, but she has no involvement."

Was that a Sweaty Oracle rumor?

Updated On: 6/5/26 at 10:07 AM

quizking101 said: "CATS is staying afloat fine for right now. It’s not making money, but it’s not losing it either. The Tony wins they are likely to get will give them a boost (Costumes and Choreo are on lock, and strong odds for Direction - Revival and Featured Actor are the wobbliest prospects)."

They will get no meaningful boost from any win except Best Revival, and even that rarely results in a huge sales uptick. Unlike Best Musical which does still have some sales value.

This may be a year where a REALLY great performance on the telecast (and future clips on YouTube/IG/TikTok) could have more value than the actual wins. I don't know how Cats and some of these shows will come across on TV.

I dont think Cats has come off that well on TV appearances so far, so I think the Tony performance would really need to be special.

The problem Cats has is it's a show already a lot of people hate. Those that do love it possibly won't be into this new concept which isn't close to the show they love. And the new concept is quite niche and likely won't attract people back who have hated the show in the past.

Theatrefan2 said: "I dont think Cats has come off that well on TV appearances so far, so I think the Tony performance would really need to be special.

The problem Cats has is it's a show already a lot of people hate. Those that do love it possibly won't be into this new concept which isn't close to the show they love. And the new concept is quite niche and likely won't attractpeople back who have hated the show in the past."

Exactly. I watched those performances and everyone looked amazing, but the performances were very meh. People has never really known what Cats was about, and yes many people hated it. But, let's talk about the people who are coming to NYC and looking at a Broadway show to see. They will see Cats and say "Oh, I saw this in the 90s, no need to see it again". And barely anyone outside of NYC knows what ball culture is and doesn't seem interested. The show makes money weekly but not enough to profit for these and many other reasons. 

I can say with certainty that Sabrina Carpenter is NOT attached to the revival of 42nd Street. The production is happening, but she has no involvement."

Can confirm. I don't know where OP J is getting these rumors but they better not be from a loser on TikTok who has zero credibility  ;)