Does anyone have any predictions as to what show may move into the Lunt after DBH closes on June 28? — Page 2

theatrejunkie007 said: "GottaGetAGimmick420 said: "Whoever said Damn Yankees is taking this theater on Twitter and other socials is dead wrong"

Right - DY is coming in the Spring

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Right? They aren't keeping that theater dark that long. It's too viable. Let's use our brains, folks. It's crazy some of the rumors you all fall for. Warriors is taking this theater. 

Updated On: 5/19/26 at 09:34 AM

I feel like Brendan Hunt's solo show could be a decent fall filler if the Lunt-Fontanne doesn't have a potentially longer-running tenant in the wings. (I refuse to believe Sweaty and long ago blocked him on all platforms.)

Or, it could secure the more intimate Horne if SIX decides to close soon. 

 

I know that they need to sell tickets, but not having Rob as Applegate would be such a shame. He was absolutely electric in the role in DC. Truly a Tony-worthy performance. 

malcs98 said: "From my understanding, I've heard Warriors is coming but not until the 2027-28 season, for now I've heard it's Damn Yankees that's coming in next seasonand they've got two big names attached; rumor isNeil Patrick Harris as Applegate and Julianne Hough as Lola"

Wow the immediate turn off this became lol. I was interested with the last cast. 

CopleyScott17 said: "Up here in Boston, both Black Swan (A.R.T.) and Paranormal Activity (Emerson Colonial) finish up in July, with the latter already billed as a pre-Broadway run. Maybe one or both could swoop in?"

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY begins previews August 14 and opens September 15 at the August Wilson Theatre. 

Jinx Monsoon in Over the Rainbow but Neil Patrick Harris crashes EVERYTHING 

Kad said: "NPH has proven to be a very reliable box office draw and it's a good role for him- albeit one that seems like he could do in his sleep- so it makes sense. Sucks for McClure, but it's obvious this revival will need star power and Applegate is the easiest role for a name."

Sadly, you're right. The same older audiences that would recognize the property would see his name at would be catnip.

Just a shame that with a cast so diverse as the Arena stage version, the starriest roles would likely end up with two very white blondes.

Regarding replacements for NPH: if I were a producer, I’d want to consider Ted Danson, who played a DIFFERENT charming demon a few years ago to great acclaim. It’s an easy sing and he has the right vaudevillian charm that can shade into menace. 

RippedMan said: "Seems interesting to go traditional proscenium for this show given its run at Arena. If it’s back to a traditional staging what makes this revival special?"

There’s only one in-the-round house and everyone and their brother wants Circle in the Square. I wish Broadway had another thrust or round or flexible house, but alas…