Overview
- Performances began November 7, the gala was held November 16, and the revival officially opened November 17 at New World Stages.
- The run has been extended through April 12, 2026, following strong early demand.
- Kevin McHale leads the cast as William Barfée alongside Jasmine Amy Rogers, Justin Cooley, Philippe Arroyo, Autumn Best, Leana Rae Concepcion, Lilli Cooper, Jason Kravits, and Matt Manuel.
- Early notices are broadly positive, with one roundup averaging 94.3% and critics praising the brisk, intermission-less staging directed and choreographed by Danny Mefford.
- The production honors the show’s participatory format while adding topical updates credited to Jay Reiss, with design by Teresa L. Williams, Emily Rebholz, David Weiner, and Haley Parcher.