Broadway Premieres 2026: Six Most Anticipated Shows of the Season

In 2026, several high-profile premieres will hit Broadway. The lineup includes dramas, crime stories, cult classics, and the long-awaited Dolly Parton musical. The new, action-packed and diverse season is described by SecretNYC.

The program has something for everyone. There will be touching productions based on true crime stories, stage adaptations of cult films, and large-scale musical projects. Below is an overview of the performances coming this year.

Every Brilliant Thing

• Address: 141 West 44th Street, New York.
• Show dates: from March 12 to May 24.

The play Every Brilliant Thing will arrive from the UK and debut at the Hudson Theatre.

This one-man show by Duncan MacMillan and Johnny Donahue will run for 13 weeks and open the spring 2026 season. Daniel Radcliffe will star in the title role, marking his return to Broadway.

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The production tells the story of an unnamed protagonist who makes a list of all the wonderful things in life. Among them are waking up next to a loved one, roller coasters, ice cream, and more. However, the play also touches on more difficult themes.

The play previously ran to sold-out audiences at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for three consecutive summers. The creators warn that audiences can expect an emotionally challenging but powerful experience.

Dog Day Afternoon

• Address: Wilson Theatre, 245 West 52nd Street, New York City.
• Show dates: from March 10 to July 11.

The Bear stars Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach leave Chicago for New York to revive an old crime story.

Dog Day Afternoon is an epic story about a botched Brooklyn bank robbery, based on a true story. The play will be both actors' Broadway debuts.

The Rocky Horror Show

• Address: Theatre Studio 54.
• Show dates: from March 26 to June 21.

The anticipation among New Yorkers for The Rocky Horror Show to hit the Broadway stage is unlike anything else.

Dr. Frank-n-Furter and his crew are coming to Studio 54 courtesy of Roundabout Theatre Company. The story follows a college couple who lose their way when their car breaks down near a mysterious mansion.

The production stars Kelli O'Hara and Rose Byrne. Audiences will enjoy a selection of classic hits, including "Time Warp" and other iconic numbers.

The Lost Boys: A New Musical

• Address: Palace Theatre, 160 West 47th Street, New York.
• Dates impressions: from April 26 to November 22.

The musical is based on the cult 1987 film. The story follows a mother and her two sons who move to Northern California in search of a new beginning.

When teenagers start making new friends, one of them gradually realizes that the group he has become involved with looks rather creepy.

Cats: The Jellicle Ball

• Address: Broadhurst Theatre, 235 West 44th Street, New York City.
• Show dates: from April 7 to July 18.

"Cats," but with a twist. This Off-Broadway production is coming to the big stage.

The production reimagines Andrew Lloyd Webber's celebrated musical and T.S. Eliot's poetry collection, Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats. The new version combines elements of drag culture and ballroom dancing.

Hello, I'm Dolly

While details are still under wraps, work on the project is already underway. It's Dolly Parton's long-awaited musical, which she announced two years ago.

The singer said that she wrote many original songs for the performance and included already beloved hits.

"You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll clap and stomp your feet. This is pure Grand Ole Opera. The wordplay and fun are intentional. Don't miss it," Dolly Parton urged.