Neil Patrick Harris and Julianne Hough to Star in Broadway Revival of 'Damn Yankees'
Neil Patrick Harris and Julianne Hough are set to star in a new Broadway revival of 'Damn Yankees' opening next spring.
In Brief
- •Neil Patrick Harris and Julianne Hough are set to star in a new Broadway revival of 'Damn Yankees' opening next spring.
- •This production is the first Broadway revival of the musical in more than 30 years.
- •The revised production features a book adapted by Will Power and Doug Wright, following a prior run at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.
Why It Matters
The revival marks the return of a classic musical to Broadway after a three-decade hiatus, headlined by high-profile talent. The collaboration on a revised book reflects a continuing trend of updating mid-century American theatrical works for contemporary audiences.
Key Details
- Lead Cast
- Neil Patrick Harris and Julianne Hough
- Target Opening
- Next spring
- Book Adaptors
- Will Power and Doug Wright
- Prior Regional Run
- Arena Stage (Washington, D.C.)
Context & Background
'Damn Yankees' originally premiered on Broadway in the 1950s and remains a staple of American musical theater. The show had not seen a Broadway revival in over thirty years prior to this announcement.
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