From classics to original stories and even comedy, this fall season of Broadway shows just might be one for the ages. Each story is delicately written for a masterclass of drama, heartbreak, and passion. Fashion Reverie has a roundup of this season’s best Broadway shows for you to experience an unforgettable night.
Oedipus
It’s election night. The polls predict a landslide victory. Everything is about to change. Led by Mark Strong and Lesley Manville, the sold-out, Olivier Award-winning West End sensation. “Oedipus,” a bold and electrifying adaptation created by Robert Icke, comes to Broadway. Robert Icke transforms Sophocles’ epic tragedy into an essential, explosive, sensual human thriller, catapulting the secrets of the past into a high-stakes present. 2 hours runtime, no intermission. Written by Sophocles and adapted by Robert Icke. The first preview is scheduled for October 30th and November 13th, with the opening date to follow.
Marjorie Prime
The stage brings a breath of fresh air to a story about artificial intelligence. “Marjorie Prime” explores the intricate relationship between a life lived and a life remembered. Academy Award-nominee June Squibb, two-time Tony Award-winner Cynthia Nixon, Tony Award-winner Danny Burstein, and recent second alum Christopher Lowell join the cast of “Marjorie Prime,” coming to Broadway this November. This story is a heart-achingly beautiful rumination on aging and artificial intelligence, memory and mortality, love, and legacy.
It’s the age of artificial intelligence, and 86-year-old Marjorie, a jumble of disparate, fading memories, has a handsome new companion who’s programmed to feed the story of her life back to her. What would we remember, and what would we forget, if given the chance? Performances are scheduled to begin on November 20, 2025, written by Jordan Harrison.
Waiting for Godot
Legendary actors Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter are real-life friends who will be starring on Broadway as two friends searching for meaning in an absurd world. “Waiting for Godot” is the greatest play ever written about nothing. Nothing and everything. But mostly nothing. Seriously, nothing happens. This exhilarating, hilarious, and deeply human new production of Samuel Beckett’s self-proclaimed ‘tragicomedy’ asks all of life’s big questions, and answers none of them. Performances are scheduled for October 28th to November 2nd. 2 hours and 15 minutes running time, including one intermission. Playwright by Samuel Beckett, directed by Tony and Olivier Award-winning visionary Jamie Lloyd.
Two Strangers
An original, new musical comedy about timing, connections, and unexpected detours. The story follows Dougal, an impossibly upbeat Brit who has just landed in New York City for the first time to attend the wedding of the father he’s never met, and Robin, the sister of the bride and a no-nonsense New Yorker with a lot of errands to do for the bride, including picking up the groom’s estranged son from the airport. These two strangers begin their journey together, navigating New York City, secrets, and second chances. Book, music, and lyrics by Jim Barne and Kit Buchan. 2 hours and 15 minutes running time, including one intermission.
The Queen of Versailles
A new musical based on the 2012 documentary “The Queen of Versailles” about socialite Jacqueline Siegel. Starring Kristin Chenoweth, F. Murray Abraham, Melody Butiu, Stephen DeRosa, Greg Hildreth, Tatum Grace Hopkins, Isabel Keating, and Nina White. It premiered at Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre in summer 2024. Directed by Michael Arden with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by Lindsey Ferrentino. “Queen of Versailles previews started on October 8, opening on November 9.
Rob Lake Magic with Special Guests: The Muppets
A powerhouse of magical innovation, Rob Lake raises the curtain (and a few people) on the most magnificent stage of all. One of the world’s most celebrated illusionists brings his signature brand of mind-blowing magic and awe-inspiring storytelling to New York City for a strictly limited engagement.
After an appearance on “America’s Got Talent” launched him to international stardom, Rob Lake’s illusions have dazzled millions around the world, playing to sold-out audiences in casinos, arenas, and theatres in more than 60 countries. Now the lifelong theater kid will present his award-winning show the way he’s always dreamed of, with The Muppets. 90 minutes running time with no intermission, concept by Rob Lake.
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Chess
In this revival of “Chess,” there is a new book by Danny Strong with direction by Michael Mayer. It tells the story of two rival chess grandmasters and the woman caught between them during the Cold War. This new production stars Aaron Tveit as Freddie Trumper, Lea Michele as Florence Vassey, and Nicholas Christopher as Anatoly Sergievsky. Previews started on October 15. “Chess” opens on November 16.
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