Damn Yankees revival announced at Yankee Stadium; cast, creative team, and Broadway dates revealed

# What was announced On Sept. 27, 2026—the last scheduled day of the MLB regular season—the New York Yankees hosted a press conference at Yankee Stadium to announce a Broadway revival of Damn Yankees opening in 2027. The event featured three principal cast members and the show's choreographer and included a media Q&A in the Yankees press room. An on-field announcement had been planned but was canceled after a Nor'easter affected the city that weekend.

# Who's in the cast and creative team

• Neil Patrick Harris will play the Devil (Applegate). He described the role as challenging and, according to the report, this will be his first attempt at a Broadway show despite a long theater résumé.
• Julianne Hough will play the Devil's assistant (the Lola role). She acknowledged the performance legacy tied to Gwen Verdon, who originated the part and won the Tony in 1955.
• Austin Scott is cast as Joe Hardy, the young baseball player whose ambitions drive the plot.
• Sergio Trujillo is the choreographer attached to the production.
• Producers listed are Julie Boardman, Lia Villack, and Haley Swindal (identified in the report as the granddaughter of former Yankees owner George Steinbrenner).

# What's different about this revival The revival updates the original 1955 story in a few notable ways:

• Time setting: The new production moves the story to the year 2000.
• Teams: Instead of the Washington Senators vs. New York Yankees in the original, the reboot casts the protagonist on the Baltimore Orioles trying to beat the Yankees.
• Character change: The protagonist is presented as having superpowers and a modernized drive to become a superstar.
• Technical realism: The creative team has engaged an MLB consultant with major-league experience to advise the cast on realistic player behavior and details.

# Production timeline and venue According to the Queens Gazette report, previews are scheduled to begin March 14, 2027, and opening night is set for April 20, 2027. The production will play at the Marquis Theatre in Manhattan.

# Why the announcement was held at Yankee Stadium The press conference was staged on the final day of the MLB season to tie the musical's baseball theme to the real-world sport and to highlight the new production's direct connection to Major League Baseball imagery and rivalry. The Queens Gazette reporters who attended participated in the Q&A and asked about the production's use of MLB expertise.

# Practical implications for theatergoers

• If you plan to attend, check the Marquis Theatre schedule and ticketing as the producers finalize casting and any further creative staff announcements.
• The production team has signaled an intent to blend theatrical staging with realistic baseball detail, which may influence choreography, staging, and casting choices for ensemble roles and athletes onstage.

The Queens Gazette report focuses on the announcement event, principal casting and creative team, the modernized narrative choices, and the planned Broadway run at the Marquis Theatre in spring 2027.