Overview

• The production officially opened October 16 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, directed by Lear deBessonet in her first outing as Lincoln Center Theater’s artistic director.
• Critics broadly praise the performances—especially Joshua Henry—and the Flaherty/Ahrens score, while reiterating longstanding concerns about the musical’s second act.
• A 28-piece orchestra powers the revival, with David Korins’ mobile scenic design and 59 Studio’s projections shaping an expansive yet economical staging.
• The principal cast features Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz and Nichelle Lewis, alongside Colin Donnell, Ben Levi Ross and Shaina Taub.
• The company plans to record a new cast album later in October, and the limited engagement is scheduled to run through January 4, 2026.