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Lincoln Center Theater Announces 2026-2027 Season Featuring Revivals of ‘The Sound of Music’ and ‘A Few Good Men’
6/23/2026, 10:11:36 PM
Broadway Revivals Announced
Lincoln Center Theater (LCT) revealed its 2026-2027 Broadway lineup on June 23, 2026. The schedule includes the first Broadway revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s *The Sound of Music* since 1998 and the inaugural Broadway revival of Aaron Sorkin’s *A Few Good Men*. Both productions will run at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.
Season Context and Historical Significance
*The Sound of Music* last appeared on Broadway in 1998, while *A Few Good Men* has never been staged there since its 1989 debut. LCT’s success with the Tony-winning *Ragtime* revival positions the company to re-introduce these iconic works to contemporary audiences.
Key Creative Leaders and Cast
Artistic Director Lear deBessonet will direct *The Sound of Music*, with choreography by Christopher Gattelli and Jasmine Amy Rogers as Maria. Michael Arden directs *A Few Good Men*, starring Bradley Whitford as Colonel Jessup and Tom Blyth as Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee.
Timeline and Run Length
*A Few Good Men* previews begin Oct 8, 2026, with an opening night on Oct 29 and a 13-week limited run. *The Sound of Music* previews start Mar 23, 2027, opens Apr 15 and runs for 17 weeks. Off-Broadway productions—including *The Whoopi Monologues*, *Seven Guitars*, *Playing Burton*, *Born in the Dirt*, *Pretend It’s Pretend* and new works—fill the remainder of the season.
Why It Matters
Reviving a beloved musical and a seminal courtroom drama offers audiences a chance to re-examine themes of love, resistance, and moral duty amid contemporary social debates. LCT frames the season as a response to public desire for shared, thought-provoking theater.
Official Statements & Responses
In a press release, deBessonet said LCT’s second season is built on the belief that audiences seek meaningful shared experiences. She emphasized the company’s intent to curate shows that foster connection, care, and a deeper sense of truth.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Our second season is rooted in a simple belief: people are hungry for meaningful shared experiences.” — Lear deBessonet, Artistic Director, Lincoln Center Theater
- “We want audiences to feel the hum of occasion and the promise of care from the moment they arrive at LCT.” — Lear deBessonet, Artistic Director, Lincoln Center Theater
- “Featuring Rodgers & Hammerstein’s unforgettable score, including “Do-Re-Mi,” “My Favorite Things,” “Edelweiss,” and “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” and an iconic book written by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, The Sound of Music returns at a moment when humanity, compassion, and conviction feel vital and necessary.” — Lincoln Center Theater press release
- “This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life.” — Lincoln Center Theater press release
What's Next
LCT will launch a Composer Series with concerts by Bareilles, Miranda and Pasek & Paul, a Reading Series curated by established playwrights, and a Comedy Series in spring 2027. Additional casting and creative details for all productions will be announced later.
