Overview
- Performances began October 29 at New York City Center with a limited engagement scheduled through November 9.
- Taylor Trensch leads the cast in the title role, joined by Kerry Butler, Gabi Carrubba, Christopher Sieber, Alex Newell, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Tom McGowan, and Jacob Ming-Trent.
- Tony winner Alex Timbers directs the gala staging, with music direction by Andrew Resnick and choreography by Connor Gallagher.
- Opening night doubled as a City Center gala honoring producer Bee Carrozzini, launching the venue’s 2025–2026 musical season.
- Early reviews and first-look photos were released as the production’s updated approach drew fresh attention to the cult musical.