Celebrities on the Broadway Stage

Last updated Nov. 26, 2024 by Broadway.com Staff

Illustration of Broadway stage with actors and actresses on stage.

Illustration: Jillian Goeler

For decades, Broadway has welcomed film and TV's biggest stars as they headed to New York City for the chance to share in the intimate experience of performing in front of a live audience. This Broadway season is no exception.

Here are some of the celebrities who are spending time on the Broadway boards this season.

What You'll Learn About

Maia Reficco in Hadestown
Shailene Woodley, Zachary Quinto in Cult of Love
John Mulaney, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Many More in All In: Comedy About Love
Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone in The Roommate
George Clooney in Good Night, and Good Luck
Jim Parsons and Katie Holmes in Our Town
Nicole Scherzinger in Sunset Boulevard
Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler in Romeo + Juliet
Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal in Othello
Charli D'Amelio and Joey Fatone in & Juliet

Maia Reficco and Yola in Hadestown

Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin star Maia Reficco makes her Broadway debut as Eurydice in Anaïs Mitchell's Tony-winning musical. She's joined by Canadian roots artist and Grammy winner Allison Russell as Persephone.

Shailene Woodley and Zachary Quinto in Cult of Love

Now in Previews; Opens December 12, 2024; Closes February 2, 2025
Screen favorites Shailene Woodley and Zachary Quinto are featured in a starry ensemble cast in the Broadway premiere of Leslye Headland's family drama. Mare Winningham, Barbie Ferreira, David Rasche and more join them to make up the Dahl family, who reunite for a Christmas of carols, old conflicts and new battles.

Patti Lupone and Mia Farrow in The Roommate

Now Open; Closes December 15, 2024
Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow return to Broadway in Jen Silverman's witty and profound comedy about two women from vastly different backgrounds navigating the complexities of identity, morality, and the promise of reinvention.

Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow help each other in the apartment — Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow in *The Roommate*
(Photo: Matthew Murphy)

John Mulaney, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Many More in All In: Comedy About Love

Previews begin December 11, 2025; Opens December 22, 2025
Comedian and Saturday Night Live alum John Mulaney leads a starry rotating cast in the stage adaptation of Simon Rich's hilarious short stories about dating, heartbreak and marriage. Following Mulaney, the show will be led by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner Lin-Manuel Miranda. Other celebs on the docket to appear include Jimmy Fallon, Aidy Bryant, Hank Azaria and more.

George Clooney in Good Night, and Good Luck

Previews Begin March 12, 2025; Opens April 3, 2025
Academy Award winner and all-around film favorite George Clooney makes his Broadway debut as Edward R. Murrows in this historical drama about 1950s television news, based on the 2005 film of the same name. In addition to starring in the play, Clooney is also a co-writer, along with Grant Heslov, with whom he wrote the screenplay for the original film.

George Clooney and David Strathairn in the film version of *Good Night, and Good Luck*
(Photo courtesy of Warner Independent Pictures)

Jim Parsons and Katie Holmes in Our Town

Now Open
The Big Bang Theory star and Tony nominee Jim Parsons, stage and screen favorite Katie Holmes and more lead a starry cast in Kenny Leon's production of Thornton Wilder's timeless, Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about life in the village of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire.

Nicole Scherzinger in Sunset Boulevard

Now Open
Multiple award-winning singer, dancer and former member of The Pussycat Dolls, Nicole Scherzinger, makes her Broadway debut as Norma Desmond in director Jamie Lloyd's thrilling revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical navigating the intoxicating need for fame and adoration.

Nicole Scherzinger faces forward and looks out dramatically — Nicole Scherzinger in the West End production of *Sunset Boulevard*
(Photo: Marc Brenner)

Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler in Romeo + Juliet

Now Open; Closes January 19, 2025
Emmy winner and Heartstopper standout Kit Connor and Golden Globe winner and West Side Story star Rachel Zegler star as the title characters in a thrilling new production of Shakespeare's romantic tragedy. 13 Reasons Why's Tommy Dorfman makes her Broadway debut as Nurse & Tybalt.

Rachel Zegler as Juliet and Kit Connor as Romeo, holding hands and running forward amidst a gold background — Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor in *Romeo + Juliet*
(Photo: Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)

Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal in Othello

Previews begin February 25, 2025; Open March 23, 2025; Closes June 8, 2025
Tony and Academy Award winner Denzel Washington stars as the titular jealous-prone soldier in Shakespeare's classic. Joining him as Iago will be Tony and Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal. Read more about their thrilling return to Broadway!

Portraits of Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal — Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal
(Photos: Caitlin McNaney)

Charli D'Amelio and Joey Fatone in & Juliet

Now Open
Dancer and TikTok star Charli D'Amelio makes her Broadway debut in the ensemble of & Juliet, now through January 19, 2025. *NSYNC's Joey Fatone will blend his pop and Broadway past (and sing Backstreet Boys!) as Lance in the upbeat musical on January 21, 2025.

Charli D'Amelio is center in a group of dancers in & Juliet — Charli D'Amelio and the cast of *& Juliet*
(Photo: Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade)