“Truly, Howard Hughes” opens world premiere Off-Broadway: the musical about the legendary billionaire’s life

The musical “Truly, Howard Hughes” officially opened its world premiere on September 17 Off-Broadway, on the stage of the York Theatre, The Theater at St. Jean’s, bringing to the stage the life of one of the most fascinating figures of the 20th century: the aviator, film producer, businessman and enigmatic recluse Howard Hughes.

The work, winner of the prestigious Stanley Drama Award, is described as an “unconventional love story”: during the final moments of his life, Hughes relives his entire life in memory, confronting the one thing that neither power nor wealth ever secured for him.

Sean MacLaughlin stars in the lead role, while the cast also includes Brenda Braxton (“Chicago”, “Dreamgirls”, “Cats”), Matthew Eby, David Elder, Eric Michael Gillet, Madison Claire Parks and Jill Paice. The musical has a book by Frank Evans, Jennifer Paulson-Lee and James Scully, lyrics by Evans and Chad Gorn and music by Scully; direction and choreography are by Paulson-Lee.

The production plays in a limited engagement from September 9 through October 4, 2026, with the official opening night on September 17.

Source: Playbill