THE CONVERSATION
Music and Lyrics by Joshua Henry and Julia Harriman
Book by Nick Green
Directed by Kenny Leon
Previews November 17, 2026
Opening Night December 7, 2026
Astor Place Theatre (434 Lafayette Street)
The Conversation is a new original musical conceived, co-written and starring Tony Award winner Joshua Henry (Ragtime, Hamilton, The Scottsboro Boys) and Julia Harriman (National Tour: Hamilton; Concept Album: Warriors).
The production, with music and lyrics by Henry and Harriman, book by Dora Award winner Nick Green (Casey and Diana, Body Politic), and directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon (A Raisin in the Sun, Topdog/Underdog, The Balusters), will begin previews on November 17, 2026 in advance of a Monday, December 7 opening night for a limited 10-week engagement at the intimate Astor Place Theatre (434 Lafayette Street), astorplacetheatre.com.
The creative team includes Tony Award winner Derek McLane (Set Design), Tony Award winner Dede Ayite (Costume Design), Obie Award winner Adam Honoré (Lighting Design) and Tony Award winner Cody Spencer (Sound Design).
Meet Marcus and Elle. They have shared so much. Except, perhaps, what matters most. Falling in love was the easy part. An electric first date. A place of their own. Dreaming of a future together. But, when the sparks of first love fade, what happens next? With a searing score blending soul, R&B, and modern pop by Henry and Harriman, a book by Nick Green, and direction by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon, The Conversation is an intimate, unflinching new musical about the messy, tender, sometimes painful truth of loving another person. They know how their love story began. Neither knows how this conversation will end.
Producers are Mandy Hackett and Jenny Steingart. General Management is by Baseline Theatrical. Creative Marketing and Social is by Super Awesome Friends. Advertising is by Situation. Casting is by Tara Rubin, The TRC Company.