Titanique

Development and Origins

Titanique was developed in early 2022 by Tye Blue, Marla Mindelle, and Constantine Rousouli as a camp parody combining the 1997 film Titanic with the music of Céline Dion. The creators intentionally designed the show for an intimate, comedy-driven environment, emphasizing pop-culture satire, audience interaction, and rapid-fire humor rather than conventional musical-theatre structure.

Off-Off-Broadway Premiere

The musical premiered Off-Off-Broadway at Asylum NYC in Chelsea in June 2022, running through July 2022 as a limited engagement. The production quickly gained attention through strong word of mouth and repeat attendance, prompting interest in a larger New York run.

Off-Broadway Run

Titanique transferred Off-Broadway to the Daryl Roth Theatre in Union Square, beginning performances in November 2022. The show ran there through June 2024, becoming one of the longest-running and most commercially successful Off-Broadway musicals of its period. During this run, it won the 2023 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Musical.

West End Production

Following its New York success, Titanique opened in London’s West End at the Criterion Theatre in late 2024. The West End production closely mirrored the New York staging and marked the show’s first international engagement.

Broadway Engagement

Titanique is scheduled to make its Broadway debut at the St. James Theatre, with previews beginning March 26, 2026, an official opening on April 12, 2026, and a limited engagement through July 19, 2026.

Rare Off-Broadway Transfer

Titanique is a rare Off-Broadway transfer because it sustained a multi-year run driven by audience demand rather than commercial redevelopment. Its comedy-first, camp style remained intact, and the move to Broadway reflects proven popularity rather than expansion into a conventional large-scale musical.