Lionsgate brings Now You See Me Live to Broadway! Get dates, tickets, and cast details for the limited 8-week run at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
Following massive sold-out runs in London, Singapore, and Australia, Lionsgate and producers Tim Lawson and Simon Painter (The Illusionists) have officially announced the Broadway debut of Now You See Me Live. The stage illusion spectacular kicks off previews on November 11, 2026, at the iconic Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York City, running for a limited eight-week holiday engagement through January 3, 2027. Co-created by magician Adam Trent and creative producer Simon Painter, the live theater experience translates the cinematic magic of the hit heist film franchise into mind-bending live illusions, massive physical stunts, and high-tech visual effects.
Who Stars as the Four Horsemen in Now You See Me Live on Broadway?
Rather than re-casting movie stars like Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, or Dave Franco, the production features world-renowned master illusionists stepping into the iconic roles of the Four Horsemen:
- Gabriella Lester (Escapologist): The South African magician and escape artist brings high-stakes danger and athletic escapes to the stage.
- James More (Illusionist): Famous for his explosive appearances on Britain's Got Talent, the English illusionist delivers large-scale physical feats.
- Darcy Oake (Illusionist): The Canadian sleight-of-hand master brings signature grand-scale illusion set pieces to life.
- Matthew Pomeroy (Mentalist): The English mentalist leads mind-reading and crowd-interactive psychological manipulation sequences.
What Can Audiences Expect From the Now You See Me Live Stage Production?
Now You See Me Live does not merely rehash plotlines from the film trilogy. Instead, it uses the franchise's thematic framework to deliver a standalone, interactive stage event.
- Massive Stage Illusions: The show features full-scale stage stunts, surrounding audio, huge video walls, and pyrotechnics designed to make impossible feats feel tangibly real.
- Interactive Mind Games: Audiences participate directly in mentalism routines and close-up illusions broadcast live across giant theater displays.
- Multi-City Global Tour: Before hitting Broadway, the production launches its North American run on October 15, 2026, at the MGM Grand Theater inside the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip.
Purchase tickets directly via SeatGeek or catch up on the film franchise streaming on Peacock.