The new musical The Apple Boys, with a book by Jonothon Lyons and music and lyrics by Ben Bonnema, will make its Off-Broadway premiere in 2027 at The Duke on 42nd Street.
Directed by David Alpert (If/Then) and choreographed by Marc Kimelman (Masquerade), performances will begin February 16, 2027, prior to an official opening February 25. Casting and additional creative team members for the limited engagement, currently scheduled through June 18, will be announced at a later date.
The Apple Boys
is set in Gilded Age Coney Island as Jack Chapman III, grandson of
Johnny Appleseed, and his working-class friends discover that an unscrupulous landlord has designs on the family orchard.
“The Apple Boys has all the elements that make for a deeply satisfying musical comedy, from its lovable characters to its glorious score. I’m thrilled to be joining the producing team alongside Johnnie Hawkins. These songs will leave you wanting to sing for joy!” said producer LaChanze in a statement. Producers also include Hawkins, Larry Bomback, and AJ Epstein.
The upcoming production will also have scenic design by Adam Koch, costume design by Johanna Pann, lighting design by Rui Rita, sound design by Alex Neumann, music supervision by Rona Siddiqui, vocal arrangements by Matt Gallagher, and casting direction by Jason Styres. General management is by Evan Bernardin Productions.
The Apple Boys played the Bucks County Playhouse in May 2025.
Tickets are on sale and available at TheAppleBoysMusical.com.