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)
Tony Award winner Joshua Henry (Ragtime, Hamilton, The Scottsboro Boys) and Julia Harriman (National Tour: Hamilton; Concept Album: Warriors) have conceived, co-written and will star in The Conversation, a new original musical. 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), https://astorplacetheatre.com/.
Tickets will go on sale later this summer. Visit www.theconversationmusical.com to sign up for updates and priority access.
The Conversation follows Marcus (Joshua Henry) and Elle (Julia Harriman) from the electric spark of their first date to move-ins, milestones, and the slow accumulation of everything left unsaid. The Conversation is an unflinching portrait of what it truly means to open your heart to another person. With a score that weaves Soul, R&B, and Modern Pop into bold musical theater storytelling that is intimate, honest, and emotionally gripping, The Conversation asks what it takes to choose love, even when it hurts, and what it takes to stay.
The Conversation is produced by Mandy Hackett and Jenny Steingart. General Management is by Baseline Theatrical. Creative Marketing and Social is by Super Awesome Friends. Advertising is by Situation.