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A Chorus Line- A revival of the Broadway legend.  If you never saw the original production that ran for almost 15 years, this production could get you a membership in the club.  Through classic dance and song ("What I Did for Love", "One") you are introduced to a group of broadway chorus performers auditioning for new Broadway show; by the end you have fallen in love with most of them. (Schoenfeld Theatre) Preview.

Avenue Q- The long-running little puppet musical (yes, I said puppet) with the surprise Best Musical Tony of 2005; this irreverent adult musical satirizes current politics (especially the President) along with just about anything that might offend you. (Golden Theatre) Preview.

Chicago- Seen the movie?  Now see the long- running Best Revival of 1995 that caused all the buzz.  Brilliant music and dialogue (Kander & Ebb) + brilliant choreography (ever hear of Bob Fosse?) + brilliant performances (check out who's currently in the cast as it changes more often than most) =  brilliant night of theatre. (Ambassador Theatre) Preview.

Curtains- Kander and Ebb's (see above) last collaboration starring David Hyde-Pierce (TV's "Frasier") in his Tony Award winning performance as a Boston musical-loving police detective sent to investigate the murder of a cast member.  Before the mystery is solved, his dreams have come true.  Perhaps not Kander and Ebb's best (eg. Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman) but great fun with a great supporting cast. (Hirschfeld Theatre) Preview.

Grease- The latest revival, this time by Tony winner Kathleen Marshall with the leads chosen by America's TV reality show ("You're the One That I Want").  If you've never heard of "Grease" you've either been living under a rock…or it's just not what you are looking for. (Atkinson Theatre) Preview.

Hairspray- Great fun, that transcends the recent hit movie version.   Based on the John Waters' film, this winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical is now in its fifth year.  Tracy Turnblad wants to dance on the local 'American Bandstand'-type show in 1960's Baltimore…she's not exactly what they are looking for….if you ever felt excluded in your life (not part of the they), you will identify with the themes that are as relevant today as they were then.  The infectious "You Can't Stop the Beat" along with some other great production numbers highlight this wonderful show. (Neil Simon Theatre) Preview.

Jersey Boys- The Tony winner for Best Musical of 2006 is a biographical history of  Frankie Valli and the singing group The Four Seasons.  The play features all their hit songs ("Sherry", "Big Girls Don't Cry",  "Rag Doll" and "My Eyes Adored You" and more) as you follow their beginnings in Newark, NJ to superstardom in the record business. (August Wilson Theatre) *** Preview.

Legally Blonde- Based very closely on the Reese Witherspoon film, we follow Elle Woods from her sorority days and losing her popular boyfriend to Harvard Law School, battling adversity for blondes all along the way.  High-energy dancing and great comic performances highlight this new production.  (Palace Theatre) Preview.

Les Miserables- For those looking for a more serious, epic approach to the Broadway musical, the revival of  "Les Miz" is available in NYC again.  This version trimmed just slightly from the 3 + hour original, is playing in a much smaller venue, so you get a close-up and personal view of student revolution, French peasants, death and redemption than before; Closing Jan. 6, 2008.  (Broadhurst Theatre) Preview.

Mamma Mia!-  Love 70s ABBA songs?  Want a fun evening in the theatre?  Want to dance in the aisle at the end?  This might be what you are looking for.  Playing for almost six years of sold out performances this energetic, light-hearted musical featuring only ABBA songs is extremely entertaining.  Situated on a Greek island, young Sophie is getting married and decides to invite three strangers to her wedding in an attempt to discover which one is her biological dad.    (Winter Garden Theatre) *** Preview.

Mary Poppins- You might think you know Ms. Poppins from the movie, but this Ms. Poppins is a bit darker and more like the original source material than the Julie Andrews film.  Incredible scenery and costume design won't disappoint and Gavin Lee and Ashley Brown deliver the goods, along with great dances and those classic songs.  (New Amsterdam Theatre) Preview.

Rent- Mimi, Roger, Mark and the gang from the Pulitzer Prize, New York Critics, Drama Desk, Tony Award winner from 1996 are still going strong.  This updated bohemian tale of young struggling New York artists is an adaptation of the classic opera "La Boheme".  Jonathan Larson's rock score highlights the love will survive themes.  (Nederlander Theatre) Preview.

Spamalot- If you're a Monty Python fan, you have great expectations and know what to expect.  As directed by Mike Nichols, "Spamalot"'s knights, enchanters, damsels, and other misfits present the story of legendary Camelot and the search for The Grail like never before; with a series of routines, some singing and dances, and comedy numbers, "Spamalot" mocks everything around it including itself. (Shubert Theatre) Preview.

Spring Awakening- Winner of 8 Tony Awards this past year, this musical adaptation of a little-know German play is taking Broadway by storm with it very young cast and rocking modern approach.  The action centers around a group of young people approaching adulthood and their growing self-awareness of sexuality and other adult practices. (Eugene O'Neill Theatre)***  Preview.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee- If you like your theater cutting edge, irreverent, off-center, unique and non-traditional, this little gem of a musical comedy may be your taste.  Broadway veterans William Finn, James Lapine and others collaborate to create a comedic play with musical interludes that introduces us to the very unique, lovable flawed finalists in a spelling bee.  (Several audience members nightly are chosen to be spellers on stage so brush up before going).  By the time it's over, you've learned almost everything about the participants and are ready to take them home with you.  (Circle in the Square Theatre) Preview.

The Color Purple-  From the book of the same name, from the movie of the same name, from Oprah Winfrey herself, this musical adaptation has its great fans and detractors too.  But when Fantasia Barrino (American Idol winner a few years back) decided to make her Broadway debut, everyone took notice…and the notices were spectacular.  The Tonys don't give a 'best replacement' award but they did ask her to perform on this year's telecast.  (Broadway Theatre) Preview.

The Drowsy Chaperone- A fun, very clever, very original new musical comedy.  Our narrator, simply identified as 'the man in the chair', is a huge musical theater fanatic; especially when it comes to his favorite show, "The Drowsy Chaperone".  As he drops the needle on his 1928 recording of the musical for us, the stage comes alive with all the characters from the production: a Broadway starlet, her producer, her fiancé, two disguised gangsters, and a plethora of other musical comedy characters.  (Marquis Theatre) Preview.

The Lion King- Disney's money machine that keeps on ticking like a Timex watch.  An artistic, cinematic approach to the classic cartoon musical with colorful costume and scenic design matched by creative dance and movement and then joined by the Disney score (mostly from the film).  This big production disappoints few that really want to see it.  Julie Taymor accomplished the impossible by making you dream with your eyes wide open.  (Minskoff Theatre) Preview.

The Phantom of the Opera- In his lair beneath the Paris Opera house lurks the Phantom who loves the beautiful young Christine (opera protégé) from afar; unfortunately, her beau, Raoul has other ideas.  Andrew Lloyd Weber's grand melodious score, more curtains, scenery, light and sound effects than a Spielberg movie, and one mighty chandelier later, you've got the longest running Broadway musical in history (19 years).  (Majestic Theatre) Preview.

Wicked- The big musical that almost everyone wants to see, especially your teenage children.  Sort of the prequel to "The Wizard of Oz", here's what happened in Oz before Dorothy arrived.  If you ever wanted to know how the Wicked Witch of the West (Elphaba) got that way…and how Glinda did not, now is your chance.   Award winning scenic, costume, and lighting design fill the theatre along with two lead actresses that sing a mighty score by Broadway veteran Stephen Schwartz. (Gershwin Theatre)  *** Preview.

Xanadu-  From one of the worst movie musical ever made (with Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly) comes the first hit of the 2007/2008 season.  This time the whole tale is done 'tongue firmly placed in cheek', and even the New York Times gave it a positive review.  Light-hearted, fun, and satirical is the flavor here.(Helen Hayes Theatre) Preview.

Scheduled to Open

Maritius-  Limited engagement of Theresa Rebeck's play about half-sisters trying to determine who owns their deceased mother's priceless stamp collection.  Directed by Tony winner Doug Hughes and starring Alison Pill, Oscar-winner F. Murray Abraham, Emmy-winner Bobby Carnavale, Tony winner Katie Finneran, and Dylan Baker.  (Opens Oct. 4, 2007) (Biltmore Theatre)

The Ritz- Limited engagement of Terence McNally's 1975 comedy about someone hiding out in gay bathhouse to avoid a gangster.  Directed by Tony-winner Joe Mantello and starring Rosie Perez and Kevin Chamberlin. (Opens Oct 11, 2007) (Studio 54)

Pygmalion- Yes, it's "My Fair Lady" without the music for those of you who don't remember George Bernard Shaw's masterpiece of a play.  Claire Danes (Broadway debut) and Tony winner Jefferson Mays as Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins star in this story about a bet as to whether Dr. Higgins can pass a poor uneducated cockney girl off as an educated high society young woman.  Broadway veteran  and three time Tony Winner Boyd Gaines co-stars. (Opens Oct. 18 2007)   (American Airlines Theatre) 

Bronx Tale-Chazz Palminteri wrote and stars in this one-person adaptation of the film directed by Tony winner Jerry Zaks.  Playing 18 different characters, Mr. Palminteri depicts the rough street life of his Bronx childhood.  (Opens Oct. 25, 2007) (Walter Kerr Theatre)

Rock 'n Roll- Tony Award winner Tom Stoppard's latest play from London directed by Tony Award winner Trevor Nunn.  Starring Brits Brian Cox, Rufus Sewell, Sinead Cusack, this play takes place in Cambridge, England and Prague, Czechoslovakia from 1968 to 1990.  (Opens Nov. 4, 2007) (Bernard Jacobs Theatre)

Young Frankenstein- A new Mel Brooks musical based on his movie of the same name…hey, the formula worked very well for his 12-time Tony Award winning "The Producers".  This time Tony Award winners abound with Roger Bart, Andrea Martin, Shuler Hensley, Sutton Foster, and Emmy winner Megan Mullaly returning to Broadway after "Will and Grace".  Five-time Tony Winner Susan Strohman is at the helm again, in what will be a huge commercial hit.  (Opens Nov. 8, 2007) (Hilton Theatre) *** Preview.

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!- This limited run production returns from last year's holiday season.  Patrick Paige inhabits the Grinch and we learn all about how he plans to steal Christmas from inhabitants of Whoville.  Great family holiday fun with great costumes and music. (Opens Nov. 9, 2007) (St. James Theatre) 

The Farnsworth Invention-  A new play by Aaron Sorkin ("The West Wing"), his first Broadway production since "A Few Good Men".  Starring Hank Azaria and Jimmi Simpson as David Sarnoff (the president of RCA) and Philo T. Farnsworth (who probably invented the TV while he was a high school student).  Des McAnuff directs this interesting and provocative new drama. (Opens Nov. 14, 2007) (Music Box Theatre)   

The Seafarer- Conor McPherson directs his own play about a brother returning to Dublin to care for his older, ailing brother.  Two drinking buddies show up hoping to play some cards, but when a mysterious stranger from the past arrives, the stakes are raised.  Mr. McPherson's previous Broadway productions were "The Weir" and "Shining City". (Opens Nov. 15, 2007)  (Booth Theatre)

August: Osage County-The Steppenwolf Theatre Company of Chicago's production of Tracy Letts' new play travels to Broadway for a 16-week limited engagement that is sure to be a favorite among critics.  Directed by Anna D. Shapiro the play depicts the Oklahoma Weston family, as they re-gather at the family house to investigate the disappearance of their father.  A very funny, emotional play that the NY Times called 'hugely entertaining."  (Opens Nov. 20, 2007) (Imperial Theatre)

Is He Dead?-  Tony winner Leo Norbert Butz ("Dirty Rotten Scoundrels") returns in a new (written in 1898) comedy by Mark Twain (Mark Twain?) and directed by two time Tony winner Michael Blakemore.  Yep, a somewhat finished, never-produced comedy by Mark Twain centers around faking a painters death so that the prices of his paintings increase.  (Opens Nov. 29 2007) (Lyceum Theatre) 

Cymbeline- William Shakespeare will be represented on Broadway this year by one of his most romantic and complex plays.  Starring Tony winners Michael Cerveris, John Cullum, Phylicia Rashad, and
Tony nominee Martha Plimpton.  (Opens Dec. 2, 2007)  (Vivian Beaumont Theatre) 

The Country Girl- Multi-multi-Tony winner Mike Nichols directs this revival of the classic Clifford Odets drama.  Starring Oscar winners Francis McDormand and Morgan Freeman, co-starring Peter Gallagher. (Dates and theatre to be announced)

Coming Soon

November- Two-time Tony winner Nathan Lane returns to Broadway as the President of the United States in David Mamet's new play directed by Tony Winner Joe Mantello.  It's almost Election Day and polical issues large and small are piling up on the President's desk.  Co-starring Emmy winner Laurie Metcalfe as his aide.  (Opens Jan. 17, 2008) (Ethel Barrymore Theatre) 

Come Back, Little Sheba- Emmy winner S. Epatha Merkerson ("Law and Order") stars in this limited run of the classic William Inge play in the role which originally won Shirley Booth a Tony and Academy Award. When a young woman rents a room from The Delaneys, it sets in motion an imbalance, which in turn forces Lola and Doc to be in touch with their failed relationship and their individual failures.  (Opens Jan. 24, 2008) (Biltmore Theatre) 

Sunday in the Park with George- Sondheim lovers will get the opportunity to see the great new British production of the Pulitzer prize winning musical from 1982.  Loosely adapted from the life of French impressionist painter Georges Seurat and his most famous painting, "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jette", award winning performers Daniel Evans and Jenna Russell re-create the roles originally played by Mandy Patinkin and Bernadette Peters.  The first act takes place in 1884 and centers around the creation of the original painting; Act II picks up in 1980s  New York and concerns the painter's grandson.  (Opens Feb. 21, 2008) (Studio 54) 

In The Heights- The new Broadway musical that made it's Off-Broadway debut last season; it's already won the Drama Desk Award for choreography.  Newcomer Lin-Manuel Miranda stars (and supplied the music and lyrics) to this Latino-flavored story of  family, community, and transition in contemporary Harlem. (Opens Mar. 9, 2008)  (Richard Rodgers Theatre) Preview

South Pacific- Lincoln Center presents the first Broadway revival of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical that starred Mary Martin.  This time around director Barlett Sher has recruited two time Tony nominee Kelli O'Hara ("The Music from the Piazza" and "The Pajama Game") to wash that man right out of her hair 8 times a week.  Brazilian baritone Paulo Szot co-stars as Emile de Becque. (Opens April 3, 2008 ) (Vivian Beaumont Theatre)  

A Catered Affair- The musical based on the Paddy Chayefsky movie bring us a cast of Broadway veterans: Harvey Fierstein (who also wrote the book to the production), Tom Wopat, Michael Cavanaugh, Faith Prince, and Leslie Kritzer.  When their daughter becomes engaged, a Bronx couple needs to decide whether to spend their savings on a new business or spend it on their daughter's wedding reception. (Opens Apr 17, 2008) (Walter Kerr Theatre) 

Guys and Dolls- Another classic musical revived with an all-star cast: rumored to be attracted are Emmy winner Debra Messing ("Will and Grace"), John C. Reilly, Anne Hathaway and Patrick Wilson.  

Stalag 17- Film director Spike Lee is making his theatrical directorial debut with the revival of this 1951 Tony Award winning play.  Set in a German POW camp in Germany, American soldiers try to investigate who is providing information to their captors about possible escapes.  Part who-done-it, part thriller, part comedy.  William Holden won his Oscar for the lead role in the movie…so far no announcement of who will tackle the role here. (Details TBA) 

The Female of the Species- A new play by Australian Joanna Murray-Smith that brings back movie star Annette Bening to Broadway after 20+ years.  Tony Winner Michael Mayer directs this work which examines a feminist writer's 'writers block' and the cast of friends and family that each have their opinions.  (Opens April 11, 2008) (Theatre TBA) 

Top Girls- The revival of Caryl Churchill's brilliant play about a career woman coming in touch with her personal values. (Opens May 7, 2008) (Biltmore Theatre)