Neil Patrick Harris to Star in ‘Damn Yankees’ Broadway Revival

Neil Patrick Harris is set to star in a Broadway revival of the classic musical “Damn Yankees,” scheduled to open next spring. The production marks a significant return for the beloved musical, which has not been seen on Broadway in over three decades. Harris will be joined by Julianne Hough in the cast.

This revival follows a successful run at Washington D.C.'s Arena Stage last fall, where the production garnered attention. The revised version of “Damn Yankees” features a book by Will Power and Doug Wright, indicating a contemporary approach to the classic story. Further details regarding the creative team and full cast are expected to be announced.

“Damn Yankees,” originally a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Douglass Wallop and George Abbott with music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross, tells the story of a baseball fan who makes a Faustian bargain to help his beloved team win. The musical has been a staple of theatrical productions since its debut, known for its catchy tunes and enduring themes of ambition and loyalty.

The upcoming Broadway engagement represents a major theatrical event, bringing a celebrated musical back to the New York stage with a prominent cast. The revival's premiere next spring is anticipated to draw considerable interest from theatergoers and critics alike, eager to experience this new iteration of a theatrical standard.