Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis Bring 'Warriors' to Broadway Next Spring
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis are transforming their concept album 'Warriors' into a full Broadway musical, which will be Miranda's first since 'Hamilton'. The narrative, inspired by a 1965 novel and a 1979 cult dystopian film, centers on a street gang named the Warriors as they journey from the Bronx to Coney Island, evading rival gangs and law enforcement. Previews are scheduled to start in March 2025, with the official opening in April 2025 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Directed by Jenny Koons, the musical features a book co-written by Miranda and Davis, though casting details remain undisclosed. The 2024 concept album reimagined the Warriors as women and showcased various artists, blending multiple musical genres and languages. Key tracks include 'We Got You' and 'Quiet Girls'.
Key facts
- Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis are adapting their concept album 'Warriors' into a Broadway musical.
- It is Miranda's first full musical since 'Hamilton'.
- The story is based on a 1965 novel and the 1979 cult dystopian film.
- The musical follows a street gang called the Warriors traveling from the Bronx to Coney Island.
- Previews begin in March 2025, opening in April 2025 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
- Jenny Koons directs; Miranda and Davis wrote the book.
- The concept album was released in 2024 and reimagined the Warriors as all women.
- The album featured artists including Ms. Lauryn Hill, Nas, Busta Rhymes, Billy Porter, Ghostface Killah, RZA, Marc Anthony, Colman Domingo, Cam'ron, Shenseea, and Joshua Henry.
Entities
Artists
- Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Eisa Davis
- Jenny Koons
- Ms. Lauryn Hill
- Nas
- Busta Rhymes
- Billy Porter
- Ghostface Killah
- RZA
- Marc Anthony
- Colman Domingo
- Cam'ron
- Shenseea
- Joshua Henry
Institutions
- Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
Locations
- New York
- Bronx
- Coney Island
- Brooklyn
- Washington