Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Warriors’ Musical to Hit Broadway Next Spring
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Lin-Manuel Miranda's first full musical since "Hamilton," titled "Warriors," will open on Broadway in spring 2025, co-written with playwright and actress Eisa Davis.
- The musical is based on the 1979 film and 1965 novel "The Warriors," about a New York street gang falsely accused of murder, with the story inspired by the ancient Greek military chronicle Anabasis.
- Unlike the original film and novel, the musical features an all-female gang, marking a significant change in the narrative.
- "Warriors" was initially released as a concept album in 2024 and, after workshops, is now moving directly to Broadway with a cast of about 20; Miranda will not perform in the show.
- Previews are set to begin in March 2025, with an official opening in April at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater, which will be vacated by "Death Becomes Her" closing soon.
