Broadway & Live Theater — 2026-10-25
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" has emerged as the standout musical of the fall season, overshadowing star-studded productions featuring Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Billy Crystal. Meanwhile, Bruce Norris’s acclaimed play "Downstate" begins previews on Broadway, and the highly anticipated revival of "The Fantasticks" prepares for its November opening.
Broadway & Live Theater — 2026-10-25
Key Highlights
- Upstart Musical Dominates Reviews: Despite the presence of major stars like Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Billy Crystal on New York stages, the new musical "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" has been hailed as the show of the fall season.
- "Downstate" Begins Previews: Bruce Norris’s "Downstate," winner of the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play, has started previews at the Booth Theatre. Directed by Joe Mantello, this strictly limited 12-week engagement opens on November 15, 2026.
- "Aftermath" Reviews Land: The Off-Broadway play "Aftermath" by David Zax, which deals with a journalist’s survival after a kidnapping by the Taliban, received reviews this week. The production features Danny Kornfeld and marks Zax’s playwriting debut.
Review Spotlight
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" According to recent coverage, this musical has effectively "upstaged" the high-profile star vehicles currently running on Broadway. While the season is filled with celebrity draws, critics are pointing to this new musical as the critical darling of the current season.
Coming Up
- "The Fantasticks": The classic musical is returning to Broadway at the Hayes Theatre. Previews began on October 22, 2026, with an official opening set for November 16, 2026. The cast includes Maxim Chlumecky, Kevin del Aguila, David Patrick Kelly, and Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer.
- "Much Ado About Nothing": A new production starring Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell, directed by Jamie Lloyd, is scheduled to begin previews on October 31, 2026, with an opening on November 19, 2026.
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