Broadway is about to receive a brilliantly inventive and much-needed blast of fun. Tony Award-winning director Jamie Lloyd has officially announced that Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell will bring their critically adored performances in William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing to New York in Fall 2026. The production will run for a strictly limited 10-week engagement at a Shubert theater to be announced soon.
The production arrives on American shores following a record-breaking run at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Critics in the West End were unanimous in their praise, with Time Out calling the show an "ecstatic, hilarious masterpiece" and crowning it the best show of the year. The chemistry between Hiddleston and Atwell has been described as a "magical pairing for the ages," setting the stage for one of the most anticipated theatrical events of the season.
Hiddleston, a Tony Award nominee, returns to the Broadway stage as Benedick, a role he describes as a lifelong dream. He previously collaborated with Lloyd on the 2019 hit Betrayal. His performance in London was heralded as "superb" by the Financial Times, earning him a nomination for a Critics’ Circle Award for Best Shakespearean Performance.
Hayley Atwell will make her highly anticipated Broadway debut as Beatrice. Though a veteran of the West End for twenty years, this production marks her first appearance on a New York stage. Her performance has been lauded as "simply magnificent," earning her Best Actress nominations at both the Standard Theatre Awards and the Critics’ Circle Awards.
Director Jamie Lloyd has reimagined this beloved comedy as a modern celebration filled with music, dancing, and laughter. The production is produced by The Jamie Lloyd Company, with American Express serving as the official payments partner, offering card members exclusive presale access.
Fans can sign up for updates on ticketing, theater location, and production dates at muchadobroadway.com. With only ten weeks to catch this "jubilant and joyous" production, theatergoers are encouraged to act quickly when tickets become available.
