Creative Team

• Playwright: Aaron Sorkin

• Director: Michael Arden

• Movement Direction: Ricky Ubeda

• Design Team: Dane Laffrey (Scenic), Alejo Vietti (Costumes), Japhy Weideman (Lighting), Joshua D. Reid (Sound), and Cookie Jordan (Hair & Wigs)

• Original Music: Gabriel Mann (of The Rescues)

Synopsis

Set in the summer of 1986, the courtroom drama follows military lawyer Lt. Daniel Kaffee, who typically favors quick plea bargains. When assigned to defend two young Marines accused of murdering a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay, Kaffee is pushed by relentless attorney Lt. Commander JoAnne Galloway to uncover a deep-seated military cover-up and systemic hazing culture, setting off a high-stakes clash with senior leadership.

Production History

Written by Sorkin before he achieved widespread fame, A Few Good Men premiered on Broadway in November 1989 at the Music Box Theatre, running for nearly 500 performances. Sorkin adapted it into the acclaimed 1992 feature film. The 2026 Lincoln Center Theater staging at the Vivian Beaumont Theater marks the play's first-ever Broadway revival.

Cast Highlights

• Bradley Whitford stars as the intimidating Col. Nathan R. Jessep (notably, Whitford appeared in the original 1989 Broadway cast as Lt. Jack Ross before eventually stepping into the role of Kaffee).

• Tom Blyth makes his Broadway debut as Lt. Daniel Kaffee.

• Krysta Rodriguez plays Lt. Commander JoAnne Galloway.

• Michael Oberholtzer appears as Capt. Jack Ross.

Awards Recognition

• 1989–1990 Broadway Production: Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Broadway Play; Outer Critics Circle Award for John Trivers (Sound Design); Theatre World Award win for Megan Gallagher.

• 1992 Film Adaptation: Nominated for 4 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor (Jack Nicholson), alongside 5 Golden Globe nominations.