Monte Cristo Musical to premiere at Off-Broadway's York Theatre Spring 2026

[lastmidnights]

Posted: 12/11/25 at 3:43pm

An all-star world premiere of a new musical adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' beloved novel The Count of Monte Cristo is coming in 2026.

Directed by Peter Flynn, the new musical will play Off-Broadway's York Theatre in the spring, running March 12-April 5. Opening night is set for March 19.

Monte Cristo centers on a man wrongfully imprisoned who returns richer, wiser, and bent on vengeance. But as his carefully orchestrated plan unfolds, he must face the ultimate question: is justice enough without love?

With book and lyrics by two-time Tony-nominee Peter Kellogg and music by two-time Richard Rogers Award winner Stephen Weiner, Monte Cristo will star Drama Desk Nominee Sierra Boggess as Mercedes, Adam Jacobs as Edmund, James Judy as Danglars, Tony nominee Norm Lewis as Villefort, Stephanie Jae Park as Haydee, Danny Rutigliano as Caderrousse/Abbe, Drama Desk winner Eliseo Roman as Morrell, Daniel Yearwood as Fernand, and Tony winner Karen Ziemba as Carconte/Lucrezia Borgia.

More casting will be announced in the new year.

Developed in The York’s New2NY series, this production reunites the writer of Desperate Measures and the Penelope team.

[inception]

Posted: 12/11/25 at 6:47pm

When I first read the headline I wondered if it was about the sandwhich.  When I went to college the school cafeteria did a mean Monte Cristo as the special once a week. Soooo good!

[CJRochester]

Posted: 12/11/25 at 10:02pm

I'm excited about this cast!