Star-Studded Broadway: Upcoming Celebrity Performances

NEW YORK – Broadway’s appeal is undeniably growing, as an increasing number of celebrities from the film and television worlds grace the stage this season. Not only do many actors start their careers in theater, but some, like Sarah Jessica Parker and Meryl Streep, have transitioned back to live performances, captivating audiences once again.

Highlighted Broadway Performances

Below, find key details about the star-studded productions currently running on Broadway, including lead actors, show descriptions, and performance timelines.

Nicole Scherzinger in Sunset Boulevard

Role: Norma Desmond
Description: Scherzinger takes the lead in this Andrew Lloyd Webber classic, portraying a faded movie star’s complex relationship with a struggling screenwriter.
Performance Dates: Now through April 27, 2025. More info and tickets.

Nick Jonas in The Last Five Years

Description: This musical chronicles the tumultuous five-year relationship of an aspiring actress and a burgeoning author set in New York City.
Performance Dates: Now through April 27, 2025. More info and tickets.

Sarah Hyland in The Great Gatsby

Role: Daisy Buchanan
Description: Hyland stars in this musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic tale, bringing new life to this classic story.
Performance Dates: Now through April 27, 2025. More info and tickets.

Orville Peck in Cabaret

Role: Emcee
Description: Country music star Orville Peck revitalizes this beloved musical with a modern twist.
Performance Dates: Now through April 27, 2025. More info and tickets.

George Clooney in Good Night, and Good Luck

Description: Adapted from his award-winning film, this play reveals the historical clash between journalist Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy during the 1950s.
Performance Dates: Now through June 8, 2025. More info and tickets.

Fun Fact: This marks Clooney’s first appearance on Broadway.

Modern Take on Shakespeare with Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal

Show: Othello
Description: This reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s tragedy adds contemporary relevance to a classic tale of love and betrayal.
Performance Dates: Now through June 8, 2025. More info and tickets.

Fun Fact: Former President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden attended the premiere, marking their first public appearance after leaving the White House.

Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk, and Bill Burr in Glengarry Glen Ross

Description: This revival of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play explores the cutthroat world of salesmen in New York City.
Performance Dates: Now through June 28, 2025. More info and tickets.

Fun Fact: Culkin is one of two actors from “Succession” featuring in this Broadway season.

Sarah Snook in The Picture of Dorian Gray

Description: In this adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s narrative, Snook showcases her versatility by portraying 26 different roles in a one-woman show.
Performance Dates: Now through June 29, 2025. More info and tickets.

Idina Menzel in Redwood

Description: Set against the backdrop of California’s majestic redwoods, Menzel’s character faces a pivotal life event.
Performance Dates: Now through August 17, 2025. More info and tickets.

Joey Fatone in & Juliet

Role: Lance
Description: In this reimagining of “Romeo and Juliet,” Fatone’s character presents an alternative narrative that redefines the classic ending.
Performance Dates: April 22 – July 31, 2025, with the show continuing through November 9, 2025. More info and tickets.

Kristin Chenoweth in The Queen of Versailles

Description: This new musical is based on a socialite’s ambitious endeavor during the financial crisis of 2008, focusing on her attempts to construct an extravagant estate in Florida.
Performance Dates: Scheduled to begin on October 8, 2025, with tickets available from June. More info and tickets.