This show ran for forty-two years downtown and never once played Broadway, which makes an October transfer to the Helen Hayes a genuine first rather than a marketing line. Jones rewrote it himself before he died, so this is the author's own last word on his most-performed work. If you know Try to Remember but have never seen the show around it, this is the version to catch.
What to expect
An intimate chamber musical in Broadway's smallest house, the 600-seat Helen Hayes, with a small cast and a deliberately spare visual language from designer Jason Sherwood. Performances begin weeks before opening night. The scale rewards sitting anywhere in the room.
Good to know
- Times Sq-42 St (N Q R W 1 2 3 7 S) is two blocks from 240 W. 44th St.
- The Helen Hayes is Broadway's smallest theatre, so there are genuinely no bad seats
- Suits most ages; it is a gentle, story-book style musical rather than a spectacle
- Second Stage is a nonprofit with a subscriber base, so single-seat availability varies by date
- Preview weeks are the easier window to get in before word of mouth builds
- Accessible seating and assistive listening are available; contact the box office ahead
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Common questions
Has it played Broadway before?
No. This is billed as its Broadway premiere despite the show dating to 1960.
Who directs?
Christopher Gattelli directs and choreographs for Second Stage Theater.
When does it open?
First performance October 22, 2026; opening night November 16.
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