A stage adaptation of the “Now You See Me” film franchise, “Now You See Me Live,” is set to open on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Variety reports the show begins on Nov. 11 and plays an eight-week engagement that ends Jan. 3. The live production is based on the story of illusionists known for elaborate “heists,” translated from screen to a theatrical format.
Deadline adds that the Broadway engagement follows earlier international performances, including stops in Australia, Singapore, and London’s West End. Both outlets describe the show as being created in collaboration with Lionsgate and presented by individuals connected to the illusion genre, including Tim Lawson and Simon Painter, who are also cited as creators of “The Illusionists.” Across the coverage, the emphasis is on the Broadway debut timing and the show’s rollout from overseas markets to New York, with logistical details focused on dates and the limited-run window.