Broadway & Live Theater — 2026-10-12
Broadway continues its strong fall momentum with a recent weekly gross of $27.74 million, driven by new openings and holiday-themed spectacles. The current season features a mix of high-profile revivals, including a Molière adaptation starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and new musicals like *WANTED* preparing for their November debuts.
Broadway & Live Theater — 2026-10-12
Key Highlights
The Broadway industry has seen a significant rebound, with weekly grosses reaching $27.74 million for the week ending October 4, 2026, marking a 15% increase from the previous week. Hamilton led the pack with $2.7 million in ticket sales during this period.
Looking ahead to November, two major productions are set to open:
- Now You See Me Live: This magic spectacular based on the Lionsgate film series will open at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on November 11, 2026, following successful runs in Australia, Singapore, and London.
- Blue Man Group "A New Holiday Surprise": The international phenomenon will perform on Broadway for the first time in a holiday-themed show at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, opening November 17, 2026.
Review Spotlight
While specific critical reviews for shows opening in the last 24 hours are not yet widely published, the buzz is building around the upcoming production of WANTED. Starring Solea Pfeiffer and Liisi LaFontaine, this new musical tells the story of twin sisters Mary and Martha Clarke. Previews begin October 15, 2026, at the James Earl Jones Theatre, with an official opening on November 8, 2026.
Additionally, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play is currently running and has been noted for its "buoyant and biting comedy" exploring teenage girls across the globe. It is scheduled to close on November 15, 2026.
Coming Up
The October theater calendar is packed with openings that bridge the gap between late fall previews and major November premieres. Key dates include:
- October 2026 Openings: The month features four Broadway productions, including starry revivals of plays by Aaron Sorkin, Jon Robin Baitz, and Molière (starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus), as well as a new monologue by Billy Crystal.
- Off-Broadway Musicals: The season also sees the posthumous world premiere of a Duncan Sheik musical Off-Broadway.
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