New York City Center Encores! Will Stage Kiss of the Spider Woman, Charlie Brown in 2027
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Key Points:
- New York City Center's 2026-2027 season will feature Encores! revivals of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Feb 3-14, 2027), Hallelujah, Baby! (Mar 17-28, 2027), and Kiss of the Spider Woman (Apr 28-May 9, 2027).
- Sam Pinkleton will direct You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown in its original 1967 form, while Hallelujah, Baby! returns for its first major NYC revival since 1967, and Andy Blankenbuehler directs Kiss of the Spider Woman’s first NYC revival.
- The season also includes The Australian Ballet's New York premiere of Oscar (Oct 8-11), choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon with live music by the Orchestra of St. Luke's, inspired by Oscar Wilde's life and works.
- Lin-Manuel Miranda's In the Heights will perform Oct 28-Nov 15 as part of the Gala presentation, directed by David Mendizábal with choreography by Mayte Natalio.
- Tickets for In the Heights go on sale May 21, with Encores! subscription sales starting in June and August; casting and additional creative details for all shows are forthcoming.
