New musicals based on ionic characters, history, and performers are coming to the Broadway stage. Are you ready for these shows to premiere in March and April?
BOOP! THE MUSICAL
Boop-oop-a-doop! 1930s cartoon character Betty Boop makes her Broadway debut. The show follows Betty as she leaves her black-and-white world and finds adventure in present-day, colorful New York City. It’s fun for the whole family with Betty’s trademark look, voice, and style. A discount code can be found here.
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
Welcome to the music scene of Havana, Cuba. Inspired by true events, this new musical brings the Grammy ® Award-winning album to life through the stories of the legends who lived it. It tells the story of survival, second chances, and the power of music.
SMASH
Inspired by the hit TV show, watch the hilarious behind-the-scenes drama about the making of a Marilyn Monroe musical, Bombshell. It has all the kick-ass songs, iconic choreography, and backstage pandamonium. The TV show’s songwriters Tony ®, Emmy ®, and Grammy ® Award-winning duo Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman are back with new songs and score.
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL
A new musical bursting with love, ambition, and possibility. Based on the play by Josefina López that inspired the hit film, it’s the summer of 1987 and Ana Garcia dreams of flying away to East Los Angeles. But when her family’s garment business needs her, she struggles to pursue her ambitions and her mother’s expectations. Discounts for preview tickets can be found here.
JUST IN TIME
Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff returns to Broadway this spring as Bobby Darin. The story of the life of the legendary singer featuring hits like “Beyond the Sea,” “Mack the Knife,” "Splish Splash,” and “Dream Lover.” An exhilarating new musical that will transport audiences into an intimate, swinging nightclub complete with a live band and stellar cast.
DEAD OUTLAW
A darkly hilarious new musical tells the true story of bank and train robber Elmer McCurdy who died in 1911. His body was then preserved and displayed in sideshows and wax museums for decades until it was discovered he wasn’t just a prop dummy in 1976. The show explores the fame, failure, and the meaning - or utter meaninglessness - of legacy.
What musical are you most excited to see?
