What Broadway Shows Are Opening Back Up And When (So Far) (Updated 5/14/21)
On May 5, 2021, Governor Cuomo announced that Broadway shows can return to performances with a full capacity as of September 14, 2021. Though we have not heard from the unions, theatre owners, and producers on their specific safety plans they’re putting into place, the following shows have announced their reopening dates (or for a few . . . their Opening Nights!).
SIX
First Performance: September 17, 2021
Opening Night: October 3, 2021
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PHANTOM ON THE OPERA
First Performance: October 22, 2021
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AIN’T TOO PROUD
First Performance: October 16, 2021
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DIANA
First Performance: November 2, 2021
Opening Night: November 17, 2021
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JAGGED LITTLE PILL
First Performance: October 21, 2021
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CHICAGO
First Performance: September 14, 2021
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MRS. DOUBTFIRE
First Performance: Oct 21, 2021
Opening Night: December 5, 2021
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COME FROM AWAY
First Performance: September 21, 2021
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COMPANY
First Performance: December 20, 2021
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WICKED
First Performance: September 14, 2021
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THE LION KING
First Performance: September 14, 2021
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HAMILTON
First Performance: September 14, 2021
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CAROLINE, OR CHANGE
First Performance: October 8, 2021
Opening Night: October 27, 2021
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TINA
First Performance: October 8, 2021
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ALADDIN
First Performance: September 28, 2021
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MJ
First Performance: December 6, 2021
Opening Night: February 1, 2022
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MOULIN ROUGE
First Performance: September 24, 2021
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DEAR EVAN HANSEN
First Performance: December 11, 2021
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FLYING OVER SUNSET
First Performance: November 4, 2021
Opening Night: December 6, 2021
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Watch this space and my social for updates to this list as more Broadway shows announce their reopening dates.
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