Musicals Coming to Broadway This Spring

There is a slew of new musicals headed to Broadway this season. With thriving revivals already in performances like Sunset Boulevard and Once Upon a Mattress alongside Broadway first-timers like Maybe Happy Ending and Tammy Faye, the fall season is already well underway. Elf will come knocking in time for the holidays, with Swept Away, Death Becomes Her, and Gypsy to open and join the fray before New Year’s Day. 

Let’s look ahead here to 2025, where an astonishing 11 musicals are currently scheduled to begin performances:

Redwood

Idina Menzel will return to Broadway in Redwood, a deeply personal new musical directed and co-written by Tina Landau, premiering at the Nederlander Theatre. This production explores the journey of Jesse, a seemingly successful woman who embarks on a transformative road trip through the forests of Northern California after her personal life begins to unravel. Previews begin January 24, 2025, with the official opening on February 13, 2025.

Buena Vista Social Club

This new musical will transport audiences to 1950s Havana, where a group of musicians create a revolutionary sound, only to be disrupted by the Cuban Revolution. Decades later, they reunite to record an album that becomes a world music sensation. Directed by Saheem Ali with choreography by Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck, the show blends Afro-Cuban rhythms with a story of survival, redemption, and music’s lasting power. Previews begin at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on February 21, 2025, with an official opening set for March 19, 2025

Operation Mincemeat

This Olivier Award-winning musical makes its Broadway debut at the Golden Theatre in 2025. Set in 1943 during World War II, it tells the absurd and true story of a British intelligence operation that used the corpse of a homeless man to deceive the Nazis. Known for blending farce with espionage thrills, the musical is written and performed by the UK comedy group SpitLip. Directed by Robert Hastie with choreography by Jenny Arnold, it begins previews on February 15, 2025, and officially opens on March 20, 2025.

BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical

This vibrant new musical brings the iconic cartoon flapper Betty Boop to life on Broadway, with previews starting March 11, 2025, and an official opening set for April 5 at the Broadhurst Theatre. Directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell (known for hits like Kinky Boots and Legally Blonde), and featuring a score by Grammy-winner David Foster, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead, and a book by Bob Martin, the show explores Betty’s whimsical journey from her black-and-white world to the colorful streets of New York City, where she embarks on an adventure of self-discovery.

The Last Five Years

Jason Robert Brown’s beloved musical The Last Five Years will make its long-awaited Broadway debut in 2025, with Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren leading the cast. Directed by Whitney White, this limited engagement will run at the Hudson Theatre. Previews begin on March 18, 2025, and the official opening is set for April 6, 2025. The musical chronicles a couple’s five-year relationship, told from two perspectives: Jamie’s story moves forward in time, while Cathy’s unfolds in reverse. With its intricate structure and emotional score, this production promises a fresh, heartfelt take on a fan-favorite story. The run is scheduled to conclude on June 22, 2025.

Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends

This musical revue, celebrating the legacy of Stephen Sondheim, will arrive on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Previews begin March 25, 2025, and the official opening follows on April 8, 2025. The production features an all-star cast, including Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga, reprising their acclaimed roles from the West End. Additional cast members include Beth Leavel, Gavin Lee, and Ryan McCartan, among others.

Smash

The Broadway adaptation of the NBC series Smash will begin previews at the Imperial Theatre on March 11, 2025, with its official opening on April 10, 2025. This musical takes audiences behind the scenes of the fictional production Bombshell, chronicling the chaotic journey of creating a Marilyn Monroe musical. The production is helmed by director Susan Stroman and features a score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, known for their work on Hairspray. Robyn Hurder and Caroline Bowman lead the cast, promising high-energy performances and a love letter to Broadway itself.

Floyd Collins

The long-anticipated Broadway debut of Floyd Collins, a musical by Adam Guettel and Tina Landau, will open at the Vivian Beaumont Theater under the direction of Landau. Previews start on March 27, 2025, with an official opening on April 21, 2025. This production marks a milestone in Lincoln Center Theater’s 40th-anniversary season. The musical, featuring a haunting score by Guettel, first premiered Off-Broadway in 1996 and has since developed a devoted following. The upcoming Broadway staging will revive the original creative vision while introducing new design elements for a contemporary audience

Just In Time

The upcoming musical Just In Time will feature Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff as the legendary singer Bobby Darin. Directed by Alex Timbers, this immersive production will transport audiences to an intimate nightclub setting, complete with a live band performing Darin’s greatest hits. Previews begin on March 28, 2025, at Circle in the Square Theatre, with the official opening on April 23, 2025.

The Pirates of Penzance

A new revival of Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance will debut on Broadway at the Todd Haimes Theatre. Directed by Scott Ellis, with choreography by Warren Carlyle, this updated production will feature a jazzy, New Orleans-inspired setting, bringing fresh rhythms to the beloved operetta. The show stars Ramin Karimloo as the Pirate King and David Hyde Pierce as the Major General. Previews begin April 4, 2025, with the official opening set for April 25. The limited run will continue through June 22, 2025.

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical will premiere on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre this spring. Previews are scheduled to begin on April 1, 2025, with an official opening night set for Sunday, April 27, 2025. This musical adaptation of the beloved play and film will explore themes of body positivity, family dynamics, and cultural identity. It follows a group of Latina women working in a Los Angeles garment factory, finding strength and pride in their shared experiences.