NEW YORK (WABC) — Join Eyewitness News Anchor Michelle Charlesworth and star of Broadway, TV and film F. Murray Abraham for a half-hour sneak peek of the hottest shows hitting the stage this season…in ABC7’s “Broadway Backstage: Fall Preview.”

Oscar, Golden Globe and SAG Award winner F. Murray Abraham talks about playing the role of David Siegel this season in the brand new musical The Queen of Versailles. He joins Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth for the extraordinary show, based on the true story of a woman who – inspired by the Palace of Versailles – sets out to build the largest private home in America.

Keanu Reeves makes his Broadway debut alongside Alex Winter in the fascinating revival of Waiting for Godot. They talk about how their decades-long friendship is impacting their performances in the reimagined play. Tony winners Neil Patrick Harris and James Corden discuss their new revival of Art with Emmy winner Bobby Cannavale. They reveal the deeper meaning behind the show’s title, and what audiences will love about the story.

Will Harrison from “Daisy Jones and the Six” marks his Broadway debut as a troubled teen who kills a man in a drunken brawl in the new play Punch. Tony winner Victoria Clark and Sam Robards play the victim’s parents in the emotional drama, based on a true story about violence and forgiveness. And Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit and SAG Award winner Lea Michele are back on Broadway in the riveting revival Chess. Michele reveals why the songs from the politically-driven musical stand out as unique in her career.

And get ready for some Broadway magic – literally! World-famous illusionist Rob Lake is bringing his mind-blowing act to Broadway for the first time, with some help from The Muppets! Lake reveals how his new Broadway show will give audience members a unique look at his magic. And Kermit the Frog gives a special interview to reveal how The Muppets will dazzle crowds as part of their own Broadway debut.

Plus, we go behind the scenes to get a look at how a Tony-winning scenic designer put together the astonishing set for The Queen of Versailles.

For more information on all the shows on Broadway, please visit www.broadway.org/shows.

Don’t miss this preview of every exciting musical and play opening this season. “Broadway Backstage: Fall Preview” is your key to all that’s new and fresh on Broadway!

The show airs this again on Sunday, October 26 at 5:30 a.m. on Channel 7 and wherever you stream ABC 7 New York.

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