Broadway & Live Theater — 2026-10-28
This week on Broadway, "OTHER DESERT CITIES" has officially opened to star-studded acclaim, while box office data reveals that *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* and *Chicago* are leading year-over-year growth. Meanwhile, upcoming openings include Aaron Sorkin’s revival of *A Few Good Men* and a highly anticipated concert production of *In The Heights* at New York City Center.
Broadway & Live Theater — 2026-10-28
Key Highlights
The latest box office figures for the week ending October 25, 2026, indicate strong performance for long-running hits. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Chicago have led the industry in year-over-year growth, signaling a robust appetite for established franchises alongside new material.
In new opening news, the star-studded production of OTHER DESERT CITIES officially opened on Broadway this weekend. The show, which features a high-profile cast, has been a major topic of discussion across theatrical news outlets.
Review Spotlight
While specific reviews for OTHER DESERT CITIES have not been detailed in the immediate 24-hour window, the broader theatrical landscape is buzzing with the return of major stars to the stage. New York Theater’s weekly roundup highlighted the weekend's focus on horror, politics, and musical concerts, noting that the Rent 30th-anniversary concert and the upcoming In The Heights revival are generating significant ticket sales.
Coming Up
The immediate future of Broadway features two significant openings:
- A Few Good Men: Aaron Sorkin’s courtroom drama revival, starring Bradley Whitford and Tom Blyth, is scheduled to open officially on October 29, 2026, at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre.
- In The Heights: A new production of the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical is set to begin its three-week run at New York City Center, starting October 28, 2026.
Additionally, Bruce Norris’s Downstate, a winner of the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award, is currently in previews at the Booth Theatre with an official opening set for November 15, 2026.
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