Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Warriors’ Broadway Cast To Include Casey Likes, Amber Gray & Jasmine Cephas Jones; Opening Date, Venue Announced — SkimNews
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- Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis are co-writing the book, music, and lyrics for Warriors, a Broadway musical reimagining the 1979 film with all-female gangs, set to begin performances March 9, 2027.
- Casey Likes will play Luther in Warriors, a role originally portrayed by David Patrick Kelly in the film, known for the iconic line 'Warriors – come out to play-ee-eh…'.
- Amber Gray will portray Ajax, a character played by James Remar in the original film, and Jasmine Cephas Jones will play Swan, originally portrayed by Michael Beck.
- The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre will host Warriors, with previews starting March 9, 2027, and the official opening night set for April 8, 2027.
- Jenny Koons is directing Warriors, with Andy Blankenbuehler serving as co-director and choreographer, and the creative team including scenic designer David Korins and lighting designer Natasha Katz.
- Donald Webber Jr., known for Apple TV’s Severance, joins the cast as Masai, alongside Jaci Calderon, Aneesa Folds, Julia Harriman, Sasha Hutchings, Gizel Jiménez, Kenita R. Miller, and Sasha Allen.
Why it matters: Broadway gains a high-profile, genre-bending musical that reframes a male-dominated cult classic through a female lens, with Miranda and Davis injecting New York’s musical DNA into a story of survival and unity. The casting of established stage and screen talent signals strong production momentum two years out.
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