Broadway Forecast: Coming Attractions

As the fall approaches, Broadway's stages are preparing to sweep in a fresh lineup of musicals. 

REVIVALS:

ANYTHING GOES

(Starting March 2011 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre)

A stowawayteams up with a nightclub singer and gangster to win the love of a recently engaged heiress. A Cole Porter classic, it features songs such as "Anything Goes," "You're the Top," and "I Get a Kick Out of You." Sutton Foster is on board to play the role of Reno Sweeney.

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING

(Starting February 2011 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre)

A window-cleaner rises the ranks of the World-Wide Wicket Company after stumbling on a "How-To" guide, though his morally-questionable business practices soon jeopardize his career and romance with a secretary. Daniel Radcliffe will be starring in the production as J. Pierrepont Finch.

INSPIRED BY OTHER MEDIA

ELF

(Starting November 2010 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre)

Buddy, who accidentally crawls into Santa's bag of gifts as a young child, has been raised as an elf in the North Pole. Unaware that he is human (despite his large stature and poor toy-making abilities), he is forced to eventually face the truth and ventures to New York City in search of his birth father.

SISTER ACT

(Starting Spring 2011)

After witnessing a murder, Deloris Van Cartier is put in protective custody and sent to hide out as a nun. Under her new guise, she rocks the boat at the rigid convent, clashing with the uptight Mother Superior.

SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK

(Starting November 2010 at the Foxwoods Theatre)

Despite financial woes, it's finally coming to Broadway this fall! After bitten by a genetically altered spider, Peter Parker tests out his new subhuman powers against villains. Featuring Music by Bono and The Edge from U2.

WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN

(Starting October 2010 at Belasco Theatre)

The musical, based on a 1988 Spanish comedy film, follows men and women whose relationships feverishly intertwine and cause chaos. Notable cast members will include Patti LuPone, Laura Benanti, Sherie Rene Scott, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Justin Guarini.

HISTORICAL

THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS

(Starting October 2010 at the Lyceum Theatre)

Based on the 1930s "Scottsboro" case, nine African American men endure being unjustly accused and convicted of gang raping two white women in Alabama. Music by Kander and Ebb, it was recently staged Off-Broadway at the Vineyard Theatre.

BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON

(Starting September 2010 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre)

Punk rock meets history as the musical takes a comical look at the Populist American President Andrew Jackson. The show had a recent extended run at the Public Theater this past summer.

UNCHAIN MY HEART

(Starting Spring 2011 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre)

Set in his last live recording session, the musical journeys through the life of musical genius Ray Charles.