Broadway News September 2026: Hadestown Cast, Book of Mormon & Fall Previews

As summer draws to a close and the crisp autumn air settles over 42nd Street, Broadway is officially gearing up for a high-powered Fall 2026 season. September brings a tidal wave of star-studded cast changes, long-awaited original cast returns, and exciting new classic revivals. Here is your ultimate TheatreGold briefing on the top six Broadway stories you need to know this month.

1. ‘Hadestown’ Welcomes an All-New Principal Cast

The underworld at the Walter Kerr Theatre is undergoing a major transformation. Starting this month, Hadestown has welcomed an entirely new slate of principal actors. Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz takes over as Hermes, while Jasmin Savoy Brown (Yellowjackets) steps into the role of Eurydice. They are joined by Tony nominee Amber Iman as Persephone, Ben Davis as Hades, and American Idol alum Kayko making his Broadway debut as Orpheus. With fresh energy blowing down the road, it is a prime time to revisit this Best Musical winner.

2. Original Stars Return to ‘The Book of Mormon’

In a thrilling throwback for musical theatre fans, original Broadway cast members Nikki M. James (Nabulungi) and Rory O’Malley (Elder McKinley) have returned to The Book of Mormon at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre. Both stars, who helped turn the irreverent comedy into an international phenomenon back in 2011, are stepping back into their star-making roles for a strictly limited autumn engagement. Box office sales have already spiked as audiences scramble to see the original pair back on stage together.

3. MLB Star Bernie Williams Joins ‘Buena Vista Social Club’

Broadway sports crossovers are having a moment! Former New York Yankees legend and Latin Grammy-nominated guitarist Bernie Williams has officially joined the company of Buena Vista Social Club. Williams is bringing his virtuosic guitar work to the high-energy musical at the Schoenfeld Theatre for a special fall engagement. To add to the sports frenzy, New York Mets infielder José “Candelita” Iglesias has also extended his special guest run in the production.

4. Bill Irwin Takes On Molière in ‘The Imaginary Invalid’

Previews are officially underway at Roundabout Theatre Company’s Todd Haimes Theatre for a fast-paced new adaptation of Molière’s The Imaginary Invalid. Master clown and Tony Award winner Bill Irwin leads the production, which has been modernised under the direction of Brandon J. Dirden. Bringing Molière’s classic satire on medical anxiety and family chaos into the present day, Irwin’s signature physical comedy is already drawing rave buzz during early performances.

5. ‘Schmigadoon!’ Enters Its Final Pre-Broadcasting Stretch

After a celebrated world premiere, the stage adaptation of Apple TV’s hit series Schmigadoon! is officially dominating conversation at the Nederlander Theatre. Directed and choreographed by Tony winner Christopher Gattelli, the meta-musical tribute to Golden Age theatre continues to pull in packed houses. Fans are flocking to see stars Alex Brightman and Sara Chase serve up “Corn Puddin'” live before the show completes its limited Broadway engagement early next year.

6. All-Star Revival of ‘Other Desert Cities’ Announced

Looking ahead to the peak of the fall season, theatergoers are bracing for Jon Robin Baitz’s Pulitzer-nominated drama Other Desert Cities. Golden Globe winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus leads a staggering cast that includes Ed Harris, Allison Janney, and Joe Keery. With performances set to begin at the Hudson Theatre, this powerhouse ensemble drama is already being pegged as an early contender for the 2027 award season.