When does Rachel Dratch's musical High Spirits premiere?

High Spirits, starring Rachel Dratch, is scheduled to run from February 4 - 15.

What musicals are part of the NYC Center's Encores! 2026 season?

The Encores! 2026 season features revivals of High Spirits, The Wild Party, and La Cage Aux Folles.

Who is starring in La Cage Aux Folles at NYC City Center?

Wayne Brady will play Georges, opposite Billy Porter as Albin, in the Encores! production of La Cage Aux Folles.

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Dratch, Brady, Scott Lead Encores! Star-Studded Season

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NYC Center's Off Broadway Encores! announces star-studded 2026 season.
Rachel Dratch, Wayne Brady, and Campbell Scott join musical revivals.
Productions include High Spirits, The Wild Party, and La Cage Aux Folles.

Dratch, Brady, Scott Lead Encores! Star-Studded Season

The New York City Center's Off Broadway Encores! series has announced its highly anticipated 2026 season, featuring a remarkable lineup of Broadway and television stars. Rachel Dratch, Campbell Scott, Claybourne Elder, and Wayne Brady are confirmed to appear in upcoming productions, injecting significant star power into the renowned revival series.

Beginning in February with High Spirits, followed by The Wild Party in March, and concluding with La Cage Aux Folles in June, the season promises a diverse and engaging theatrical experience. These revivals showcase celebrated musicals adapted from classic plays and poems, highlighting iconic scores and compelling narratives.

Notable casts also include Phillipa Soo, Steven Pasquale, Katrina Lenk, Andrea Martin, Billy Porter, and an all-Black cast for La Cage Aux Folles, directed by Robert O'Hara. The series, under the guidance of Artistic Director Jenny Gersten, aims to bring these cherished musicals back to life with fresh interpretations.