A Few Good Men opens on Broadway Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater, marking the first Broadway revival of Aaron Sorkin’s 1989 courtroom drama. Bradley Whitford and Tom Blyth lead the Lincoln Center Theater production, directed by Michael Arden, which runs through January 10, 2027.
Key Takeaways
- Bradley Whitford plays Lt. Col. Nathan R. Jessep, 37 years after making his Broadway debut in the play’s original production.
- Tom Blyth makes his Broadway debut as Lt. j.g. Daniel Kaffee, with Krysta Rodriguez as Lt. Cmdr. Joanne Galloway.
- Six-time Tony winner Michael Arden directs, following musicals including Maybe Happy Ending and Parade.
- The 13-week limited engagement began previews October 8 and closes January 10, 2027.
- The Vivian Beaumont Theater is at 150 West 65th Street, near the 1 train’s 66 St-Lincoln Center stop.
Lincoln Center Theater Stages The First Broadway Revival Of Sorkin’s 1989 Play
A Few Good Men was Aaron Sorkin’s first major success. The play premiered in 1989 at the Heritage Repertory Theatre at the University of Virginia, then opened on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre on November 15, 1989, with Tom Hulce as Kaffee. Sorkin later adapted it into the 1992 film, and his career moved on to screenwriting and television.
For all the attention the film received, the play itself never returned to Broadway until now. Lincoln Center Theater is producing the revival in association with No Guarantees Productions, Tom Kirdahy, Kevin Ryan, Lamar Richardson and Mary Sullivan. It is the first production of the company’s 2026 to 2027 season at the Vivian Beaumont.
The story follows a young Navy lawyer assigned to defend two Marines in a court-martial, and the case pulls him toward a confrontation with their commanding officer. Lincoln Center Theater frames the production around a question of conscience, describing the setting as a system built on secrecy and obedience.
Bradley Whitford Returns To The Play That Started His Broadway Career
Bradley Whitford’s history with A Few Good Men gives this revival its center. Whitford made his Broadway debut in the original production as a replacement, playing the prosecutor, Lt. Jack Ross. The play also started his long partnership with Sorkin, which went on to include The West Wing and Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.
Now an Emmy winner, Whitford returns on the other side of the courtroom as Lt. Col. Nathan R. Jessep, the commanding officer at the heart of the case. Few actors get to revisit the same play from two different roles across nearly four decades, and that arc is likely to shape how audiences receive his performance.
Tom Blyth Makes His Broadway Debut As Daniel Kaffee
Tom Blyth plays Lt. j.g. Daniel Kaffee, the defense attorney at the center of the story, in his Broadway debut. Blyth is known for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes and the series Billy the Kid. He trained at The Juilliard School, so the role brings him back to the Lincoln Center campus.
Krysta Rodriguez, an Outer Critics Circle Award winner known for The Addams Family on Broadway, plays Lt. Cmdr. Joanne Galloway. The company also includes Stephanie Berry, Nick Blaemire, Michael Braugher, Billy Eugene Jones and Michael Oberholtzer.
Michael Arden Moves From Musicals To A Courtroom Drama
Michael Arden arrives as a six-time Tony Award winner whose Broadway work has centered on musicals, including Maybe Happy Ending, The Lost Boys and the revival of Parade. A Few Good Men moves him into a dialogue-driven play, where tension builds through cross-examination rather than song.
The Vivian Beaumont gives him an unusual space for that. The theater’s open stage puts the audience on several sides of the action, which suits a courtroom setting where testimony, objections and reactions all play out in view.
The Revival Joins A Crowded Fall On Broadway
A Few Good Men opens in a busy month for straight plays and star-led productions. The revival of Other Desert Cities opened October 18 at the Hudson Theatre, and the production began previews at Lincoln Center on October 8, as Billy Crystal’s solo show 860 was settling in at the Imperial Theatre ahead of its October 21 opening.
Two days after A Few Good Men opens, Much Ado About Nothing with Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell begins previews at the Winter Garden Theatre, ahead of a November 19 opening. For theatergoers, the stretch from late October through November offers several limited runs competing for the same holiday-season audience.
Performances Run Through January 10, 2027
A Few Good Men plays a 13-week limited engagement at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, 150 West 65th Street, closing January 10, 2027. The 1 train to 66 St-Lincoln Center is the closest subway stop. After the run ends, Lincoln Center Theater turns the Beaumont over to a spring revival of The Sound of Music, directed by Artistic Director Lear deBessonet.
FAQs
When Does A Few Good Men Open On Broadway?
A Few Good Men officially opens Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Preview performances began October 8.
How Long Is A Few Good Men On Broadway?
The revival is a 13-week limited engagement running through January 10, 2027. Lincoln Center Theater has not announced an extension.
Who Is In A Few Good Men On Broadway?
Bradley Whitford plays Lt. Col. Nathan R. Jessep, Tom Blyth plays Lt. j.g. Daniel Kaffee, and Krysta Rodriguez plays Lt. Cmdr. Joanne Galloway. Michael Arden directs.
Is A Few Good Men On Broadway A Musical?
No. A Few Good Men is a play, a courtroom drama by Aaron Sorkin with no musical score. Director Michael Arden is known mainly for musicals, which may explain some of the confusion.
