Are There More New Musicals Coming? — Page 2

joevitus said: "There will never be another musical again."

Mwahahaha. :)

I’ve heard from a pretty credible source (although this was a little less than two weeks ago, and things change in this town at the drop of a hat) that Dolly is coming in this season “whether it’s ready or not”

oh, if Outlaw had only waited until this season. They’d be running away with the Best Book Tony Award…but probably still zero dollars in their pocket

Updated On: 11/18/25 at 05:37 PM

Scarlet Leigh said: "quizking101 said: "Scarlet Leigh said: "Bat Boy would also likely fall under classics rule and end up in the Revivals which is already stacked and might get more stacked if the rumors are true that Evita is pushing to get in to work with Rachel's schedule this season after all. I will believe that when I see it but even so space is so limited."

I mentioned in another thread that ALW punted CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL to this season so as not to steal his own thunder that Sunset Boulevard was generating this time last year. I can’t imagine he would allow the same thing to happen here because they would cannibalize each other."

Yeah I figured that as well but I have a source that says that Rachel's schedule might prevent it from coming next season as was planned so if a proper house opens (or can be PERSEADED to open) it might fight Cats just to make it one way or another and basically lock Andrew a win be it Cats or Evita.

What if we are in the timeline that Cats and Evita cancel one another out and Chess wins. Man.... this truly would be the bad place."

In that scenario I hope Ragtime would triumph

Scarlet Leigh said: "quizking101 said: "Scarlet Leigh said: "Bat Boy would also likely fall under classics rule and end up in the Revivals which is already stacked and might get more stacked if the rumors are true that Evita is pushing to get in to work with Rachel's schedule this season after all. I will believe that when I see it but even so space is so limited."

I mentioned in another thread that ALW punted CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL to this season so as not to steal his own thunder that Sunset Boulevard was generating this time last year. I can’t imagine he would allow the same thing to happen here because they would cannibalize each other."

Yeah I figured that as well but I have a source that says that Rachel's schedule might prevent it from coming next season as was planned so if a proper house opens (or can be PERSEADED to open) it might fight Cats just to make it one way or another and basically lock Andrew a win be it Cats or Evita.

What if we are in the timeline that Cats and Evita cancel one another out and Chess wins. Man.... this truly would be the bad place."

How would she be able to open Evita in addition to doing a short, but time consuming London run of Last Five Years in March? Could that be pulled off? Also, why wouldn’t they have chosen the majestic? Isn’t that open?

Scarlet Leigh said: "goodtimes123 said: "How would she be able to open Evita in addition to doing a short, but time consuming London run of Last Five Years in March? Could that be pulled off? Also, why wouldn’t they have chosen the majestic? Isn’t that open?"

Hence my "I'll believe it when I see it" when my source was reporting that. As for the Majestic there WAS a rumored show which is now rumored to be pushing to next season and personal while I know there is an outdoor area there, I don't think the Majestic fire escape is the vibes they are looking for for the outdoor balcony.

I am in the camp that the balcony would be to much of a safety risk (both for performer and the public) to be done in New York so a theatre that could possibly do some kind of alternate option for the balcony limits them and they should wait it out. It's not like Rachel is going to age out of the role anytime soon. Even if it takes two years for the stars to align with her schedule and an idea house, so be it. No need to rush it."

Good point re fire escape on the majestic. I could see maybe a fall opening at the St. James? Who knows! The red tape around the balcony scene seems so difficult, but I hope they can figure it out. Dying to see it live.

DramaTeach said: "Working Girl is coming, but I’m not sure if they’ll push it to next season. The Heart is coming, but I don’t know if it’ll be on or off. If it’s on, I think it’ll 100% win best musical. Quote me on that."

The Heart is terrific and deserves a wide audience. Working Girl is meh on a good day and out of a dozen people we know not a soul liked it. It’s unfixable as there is no reason for these people to be singing and when they do, the songs are mediocrity personified

bruzson said: "DramaTeach said: "Working Girl is coming, but I’m not sure if they’ll push it to next season. The Heart is coming, but I don’t know if it’ll be on or off. If it’s on, I think it’ll 100% win best musical. Quote me on that."

The Heart is terrific and deserves a wide audience. Working Girl is meh on a good day and out of a dozen people we know not a soul liked it. It’s unfixable as there is no reason for these people to be singing and when they do, the songs are mediocrity personified

I am rooting so hard for The Heart. I'm also very hopeful for a Bat Boy transfer, as it scratches the nostalgia itch that has been moving tickets lately.

Working Girl has a great team, and while I believe your friends, similar critiques didn't stop Pretty Woman from becoming an actual hit....and during its time on Broadway and/or tour, I have never heard a single human being, in the industry or out of it, tell me that they felt Pretty Woman was good. But...it made a profit.

This is shaping out to be a really, really tough season and I hope we get a lovely surprise. But I agree with earlier posters that it seems Two Strangers is going to walk away with this season.

Button not for this season. Working on a more America friendly version. Small house when it does. Hudson?

Working Girl probably not coming this season - needs work and funding. Heart is open to coming if the right size house appears. They may go off broadway while they refine the material. Bedwetter- no idea where it could go size wise.

Winter Garden - play. Jones - Play. Majestic open but huge- wonder if they regret chasing the Phantom away?

Mincemeat, Hadestown, Gatsby, Hells Kitchen, Six, Moulin, Juliet all working/stunt casting to stay open - most selling well enough to last until summer. Any announcements of closings would most likely be in January or February which is really too late for anything but an off broadway transfer.

Probably a smart play to be off broadway and have your finances ready for a transfer. Spelling Bee seems to be the only real musical contender on that track at the moment.

theatergoer3 said: "Wonder if Benjamin Button has looked at Jones but keep the balcony closed ?

Garden and Majestic are huge to fill."

Updated On: 11/19/25 at 11:46 PM

Next season is going to be inundated with new musicals like 2017 where all the musicals that avoided Hamilton came in the season after.

The BedWetter is looking at opening this spring

I would add '3 Summers of Lincoln' to that list as it was far better than Working Girl. I'm surprised by Bedwetter, as that will have needed massive work after the Arena Stage showing. And really going out on a limb, how about Come Fall in Love, which was wonderful and has now played a few venues in the UK.

Ensemble1711444445 said: "Button not for this season. Working on a more America friendly version. Small house when it does. Hudson?

Working Girl probably not coming this season - needs work and funding. Heart is open to coming if the right size house appears. They may go off broadway while they refine the material. Bedwetter- no idea where it could go size wise.

Winter Garden - play. Jones - Play. Majestic open but huge- wonder if they regret chasing the Phantom away?

Mincemeat, Hadestown, Gatsby, Hells Kitchen, Six, Moulin, Juliet all working/stunt casting to stay open - most selling well enough to last until summer. Any announcements ofclosings would most likely be in January or February which is really too latefor anything but an off broadway transfer.

Probably a smart play to be off broadway and have your finances ready for a transfer. Spelling Bee seems to be the only real musical contender on that track at the moment.

theatergoer3 said: "Wonder if Benjamin Button has looked at Jones but keep the balcony closed ?

Garden and Majestic are huge to fill."
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Very interesting stuff - thank you.

Do we know what play is going into the Jones?

Updated On: 11/19/25 at 12:41 PM

Theatrefan2 said: "As it seems to be selling well, could Mamma Mia transfer to another theatre for open ended run if they're struggling to fill other houses?

I know its got the tour, but there must be a spare set somewhere to limit costs."

There's no shortage of shows that want to come in this season or next, and also houses that they could go into, including the Winter Garden. What would be the point of keeping it in NY?