The musical Warriors, with a book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, will start previews at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway in March 2027. This production, inspired by the 1979 film The Warriors and the original book by Sol Yurick, is licensed for the stage by Paramount Products & Experiences and is set to officially open in April 2027.
Directed by Jenny Koons, with co-direction and choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, the musical tells the story of a fictional gang in New York City. The plot follows their struggle to clear their names after being wrongfully accused of murdering Cyrus, a well-respected gang leader.
The production has a strong creative team, including producers Thomas Kail, Miranda, Luis A. Miranda, Jr., and Jeffrey Seller. Notable designers for the show include David Korins for scenery, Dede Ayite for costumes, Natasha Katz for lighting, Jason Crystal for sound, and Hana S. Kim for projections. Music supervision and orchestrations are handled by Kurt Crowley, with additional contributions from Scott Wasserman and Mike Elizondo.
Further details about casting, performance dates, and additional creative team members will be announced later. Miranda and Davis expressed excitement about bringing this vibrant story to Broadway, highlighting the journey their characters will undertake.
Originally conceived as a concept album released on October 18, 2024, Warriors features contributions from well-known artists. Tickets for the musical will go on sale in October 2026, and more information can be found at WarriorsMusical.com.
