LCT's MAN OF LA MANCHA Concert

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 5:27pm

Lincoln Center Theater will hold their annual spring Gala at the Vivian Beaumont Theater on May 18th with a staged concert performance of Man of La Mancha. Bartlett Sher is set to direct with internationally acclaimed tenor Rolando Villazón in the starring role of Don Quxiote.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Rolando-Villazn-to-Star-in-MAN-OF-LA-MANCHA-at-Lincoln-Center-Theater-Gala-20260128

I wonder if this could eventually lead to Bart’s next musical revival with LCT.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 5:32pm

You're correct, this is the RAGTIME replacement whenever that might be, and it is likely to feature an all-Latino cast.

I would love to see Zoe Saldaña play Aldonza.  

[somecheapfrenchthing]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 7:05pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "You're correct, this is the RAGTIME replacement whenever that might be, and it is likely to feature an all-Latino cast.

I would love to see Zoe Saldaña play Aldonza."

Oh, that’s really interesting casting! I’m very partial to Aldonzas who skew older (40–60). I’ve seen so many regional productions cast a bombshell in her twenties, and it always feels like a missed opportunity. I think the story is sadder and more beautiful when the Dulcinea illusion is projected onto a more worn, more weathered Aldonza.

I've always wanted to see Sara Ramirez, Uzo Aduba, Heather Headley, or Audra. 

 

Updated On: 1/28/26 at 07:05 PM

[brdwybound04]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 7:38pm

I continue to hope for a Bartlett Sher directed LCT revival starring Paulo Szot as Don Quixote, Kelli O’Hara as Aldonza, and Danny Burstein as Sancho Panza…

[theatrejunkie007]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 7:52pm

Would love to see a revival of this one! It’s been a little more than 25 years since last Broadway production. 
 

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 8:32pm

I love this musical, but Rolando (who I adored in his prime) hasn’t been able to get through a performance in years, much less a full run, hence why he became a director.

Would love a Sher LC revival, I just can’t imagine a world where any producer or production company would bank on RV. 

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 8:33pm

brdwybound04 said: "I continue to hopefor a Bartlett Sher directed LCT revival starring Paulo Szot as Don Quixote, Kelli O’Hara as Aldonza, and Danny Burstein as Sancho Panza…"

Totally this!

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 8:41pm

Play Esq. said: "I love this musical, but Rolando (who I adored in his prime) hasn’t been able to get through a performance in years, much less a full run, hence why he became a director.

Would love a Sher LC revival, I just can’t imagine a world where any producer or production company would bank on RV."

It's possible that Rolando wouldn't go on to star in a full fledged revival. Looking back at the cast list of LCT's 2019 gala presentation of Camelot, only two of them (Jordan Donica and Dakin Mathews) went on to reprise their roles in the Broadway run.

Updated On: 1/28/26 at 08:41 PM

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 8:42pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "You're correct, this is the RAGTIME replacement whenever that might be, and it is likely to feature an all-Latino cast.”

None of the characters in this musical are Latino…

 

[HBP]

Posted: 1/29/26 at 5:05pm

If they stage a revival: Joshua Henry for Don Quijote please and thank you. 

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 1/29/26 at 5:24pm

Although I can also see Bart casting Jordan Donica.

[AC126748]

Posted: 1/29/26 at 5:31pm

The Distinctive Baritone said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "You're correct, this is the RAGTIME replacement whenever that might be, and it is likely to feature an all-Latino cast.”

None of the characters in this musical are Latino…

"

Thank you! Spanish =/= Latino/a.

[Melissa25]

Posted: 1/29/26 at 5:59pm

Jordan Donica and Jasmine Amy Rogers please.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 1/29/26 at 6:21pm

Melissa25 said: "Jordan Donica and Jasmine Amy Rogers please."

Yesssssssssssssssssssss

[darquegk]

Posted: 1/29/26 at 6:56pm

I was always curious about Antonio Banderas in the role.

[always bway]

Posted: 1/31/26 at 7:50am

I would love to see a new version of La Mancha with a female director. Aldonza forward. Bart Sher directs shows in such an unimaginative  way. We already know what that version will be. The material  deserves someone more daring at its helm.