Broadway Gets Fantastic! See First Look Photos of The Fantasticks

Maxim Chlumecky and Nathan Levy lead the cast of the reimagined musical at the Hayes Theater

First Look

by Sophia Rubino • Nov 4, 2026

Nathan Levy, Ahmad Simmons, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Zane Phillips, Ruthie Ann Miles and Maxim Chlumecky in "The Fantasticks"
(Photo: Joan Marcus)

What to Know

The Fantasticks is now in previews at Broadway’s Hayes Theater
Maxim Chlumecky and Nathan Levy star alongside Ruthie Ann Miles, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer and more
See first-look production photos ahead of the November 16 opening

How’s this for fantastic? Here’s a first look at The Fantasticks, now in previews at Broadway’s Hayes Theater. Directed and choreographed by Tony winner Christopher Gattelli, with a revised book and lyrics by Tom Jones and music by Harvey Schmidt, the reimagined Broadway production follows two boys, their two mothers and a mischievous plan to make the young men fall in love. Maxim Chlumecky and Nathan Levy star alongside Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Tony winner Ruthie Ann Miles, Kevin Del Aguila, David Patrick Kelly, Zane Phillips and Ahmad Simmons. Opening night is set for November 16. See the photos and full gallery below!