A new Broadway production of 'Damn Yankees' will star Neil Patrick Harris alongside Julianne Hough and Austin Scott, according to multiple outlets. It is the first Broadway revival of the musical in more than 30 years.
Deadline reported the revival is set for spring 2027, with Harris playing the devilish Mr. Applegate. According to Deadline, Harris announced the revival at a press conference at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on Sunday, joined by co-stars Hough and Scott.
Variety reported the production follows a run last fall at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., and features a revised book by Will Power and Doug Wright, with additional lyrics, though it did not specify who wrote them.
Outlets across the spectrum confirmed the casting of Harris, Hough and Scott, though only Deadline specified the spring 2027 timing and the Yankee Stadium announcement.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Hollywood Reporter and Variety both noted this is the first Broadway revival of 'Damn Yankees' in over 30 years.
- Variety reported the production follows a fall run at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.
- Variety detailed the revised creative team, including a book by Will Power and Doug Wright.
“A revival of “Damn Yankees,” starring Neil Patrick Harris and Julianne Hough, will open next spring on Broadway.” — Variety
Center
- Deadline reported the revival is set for spring 2027 on Broadway.
- Deadline described a press conference at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx where the cast announced the revival.
- Deadline named Neil Patrick Harris as playing the character Mr. Applegate.
“A Damn Yankees revival is set for the Great White Way in Spring 2027, with Neil Patrick Harris as the devilish Mr. Applegate.” — Deadline
Right
- Breitbart reported the casting of Neil Patrick Harris and Julianne Hough in the upcoming revival.
“Neil Patrick Harris, Julianne Hough to star in 'Damn Yankees' revival” — Breitbart
Questions readers ask
Who is starring in the Broadway revival of 'Damn Yankees'?
Neil Patrick Harris, Julianne Hough and Austin Scott are set to star in the revival, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Deadline and Breitbart.
When does the 'Damn Yankees' revival open?
According to Deadline, the revival is set for spring 2027, though this timing was not confirmed by other outlets.
Why is this revival notable?
It marks the first Broadway revival of 'Damn Yankees' in more than 30 years, according to The Hollywood Reporter and Variety.
Where and how was the revival announced?
According to Deadline, Neil Patrick Harris announced the revival at a press conference at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, joined by co-stars Julianne Hough and Austin Scott.
Has this production been staged before?
Yes, according to Variety, a revised version of the production ran last fall at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., before the Broadway transfer.
Sources · 4 outlet reports
- The Hollywood ReporterLeft-leaningNeil Patrick Harris, Julianne Hough, Austin Scott to Return to Broadway in ‘Damn Yankees’
- VarietyLeft-leaningNeil Patrick Harris to Star in ‘Damn Yankees’ Broadway Revival
- DeadlineCenterNeil Patrick Harris Set For 'Damn Yankees' Broadway Revival
- BreitbartRight-leaningNeil Patrick Harris, Julianne Hough to star in ‘Damn Yankees’ revival