Jonathan Groff to Star in Broadway Amish Project
The solo play will debut at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City starting on February 10, 2027.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Children’s Theater
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Jonathan Groff is set to star in a new Broadway production of The Amish Project, a solo play written by Jessica Dickey. Performances are scheduled to begin at the Broadhurst Theatre on February 10, 2027.
Why it matters
The production brings the critically acclaimed play to a major Broadway stage, marking a significant new chapter for the work that first premiered Off-Broadway nearly two decades ago. The piece explores the aftermath of a 2006 tragedy in a Lancaster, Pennsylvania Amish schoolhouse.
The Amish Project first debuted at the New York International Fringe Festival before its 2009 Off-Broadway premiere at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. This upcoming run marks 20 years since the 2006 Pennsylvania schoolhouse tragedy that inspired the script.
The players
Jonathan Groff
An actor and Tony Award winner who will lead this solo Broadway production.
Jessica Dickey
The playwright who authored The Amish Project.
Sarna Lapine
The director tapped to lead this upcoming Broadway staging.
Robert Ahrens
A producer overseeing the Broadway production.
Tom Kirdahy
A producer who is collaborating on the production.
The details
Directed by Sarna Lapine, this production is produced by Robert Ahrens and Tom Kirdahy. The play is a solo performance, showcasing a singular perspective on the historical events depicted.
Timeline
The original Off-Broadway production premiered in 2009.
The events serving as the play's inspiration occurred in October 2006.
Performances are scheduled to begin on February 10, 2027.
Industry Dynamics
This move to a large Broadway theater signals a significant expansion for a work that originated in the intimate Off-Broadway and festival circuit. It highlights the trend of successful solo plays transitioning from smaller experimental venues to the center of the commercial stage.
Theatergoers should anticipate high demand for this solo production given the Broadway venue and lead casting. Prospective attendees can plan for the February 2027 opening as the primary window for viewing this production in New York City.
The takeaway
The transition of this play to Broadway illustrates how solo performances can evolve from small-scale origins into major mainstream productions. Audience members interested in the play should watch for future box office release dates to secure seats for the 2027 run.
What happens next
Performances of The Amish Project will begin at the Broadhurst Theatre on February 10, 2027.
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