Manuel Miranda's 'Warriors' Musical Adaptation Sets Broadway Premiere
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Key Points:
- Warriors, a new musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis based on the 1979 cult classic film The Warriors, will debut on Broadway in spring 2027 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, with previews starting in March and an official opening in April.
- This production marks Miranda's first original full-length stage musical since Hamilton and features a female gang as the central characters, a twist on the original story.
- Directed by Jenny Koons and co-directed/choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler, the musical follows a New York City gang's journey as they are framed for the murder of a respected gang leader.
- The concept album, released in October 2024, features prominent artists such as Lauryn Hill, Nas, Busta Rhymes, and Billy Porter, with Nas as executive producer and Mike Elizondo as producer.
- Broadway producers include Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Luis A. Miranda Jr., and Jeffrey Seller, with scenic, costume, lighting, sound, and projection design teams announced; casting details for the Broadway show are yet to be revealed.
