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!

[chrishuyen]

Posted: 12/12/25 at 1:26pm

I saw their New2NY reading last year and thought the material really promising, so I'll be excited to see how it fares as a full production, especially with this cast!

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 12/12/25 at 1:28pm

Well, I would assume this means no Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil coming this Spring. Assuming Sierra Boggess would still be attached.

[merle57]

Posted: 12/12/25 at 2:48pm

Glad to see Sierra, Adam Jacobs, and Norm Lewis in this - stellar cast. It is a wonderful story for a musical, timely as well (even though a classic story set in the past, revenge seems to be in the air these days).  Looking forward to see Jacobs in another leading role, especially a dramatic role. Always enjoy Sierra and Norm. 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 12/12/25 at 2:52pm

TIL composer Stephen Weiner is the father of Marla Mindelle!

[NYCtheater]

Posted: 12/12/25 at 9:56pm

What MTA bus from Times Square/midtown area do you recommend for getting to the York Theatre on the weekend? Thanks for any help! :)

[lastmidnights]

Posted: 12/13/25 at 2:05pm

NYCtheater said: "What MTA bus from Times Square/midtown area do you recommend for getting to the York Theatre on the weekend? Thanks for any help! :)"

I think the M3

[NYCtheater]

Posted: 12/13/25 at 2:52pm

lastmidnights said: "NYCtheater said: "What MTA bus from Times Square/midtown area do you recommend for getting to the York Theatre on the weekend? Thanks for any help! :)"

I think the M3"

Thanks for the info!

 

[CJRochester]

Posted: 2/25/26 at 8:10pm

Does anyone have any more info about this production? I know the story, but am curious what the music will be like. 

https://www.yorktheatre.org/monte-cristo-2025