Here's the complete list of plays and musicals opening soon on Broadway

A musical about the man who invented the printing press.

A world premiere that takes you into a braiding shop in Harlem.

A revival of the Stephen Sondheim show that was a bomb when it opened 40 years ago.

The list of Broadway shows opening this fall may be smaller than usual, but they certainly grab attention. One of the highlights is "Harmony," with music by Barry Manilow, book and lyrics by Bruce Sussman. Directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle, the show was a big hit last year at the Museum of Jewish Heritage.

There will be plenty of star power on stage, with Daniel Radcliffe in Sondheim's "Merrily We Roll Along"; Leslie Odom in "Purlie Victorious"; Danny DeVito in "I Need That"; and Melissa Etheridge sharing stories and songs at Circle in the Square.

Broadway had a decent season in 2022-23, welcoming about 12.3 million theatergoers and taking in about $1.6 billion, according to The Broadway League. That's still below the pre-pandemic 2018-2019 season, when about 14.8 million people saw a show, taking in $1.8 billion.

This summer, the big show that opened was "Back to the Future — The Musical." As I write this, it's playing at 99 percent capacity (Great Scott!). If you love the movie, you'll love the musical. It's fun and full of cool effects that will make you think you're a part of a video game or amusement park ride.

Here's a look at the shows opening this fall on Broadway:

Purlie Victorious: A Non Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch

Tony and Grammy Award winner, and Emmy and Academy Award nominee Leslie Odom Jr. returns to Broadway for the first time since his powerhouse performance as Aaron Burr in "Hamilton." Under the direction of Tony-winning director and producer Kenny Leon, Odom stars in the first revival of the comedy, written by and originally starring Ossie Davis. In the show, a charismatic preacher (Odom) aims to take back what’s his and free his people from a diabolical overseer. Previews begin Thursday, Sept. 7, opens Wednesday, Sept. 27, closes Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St. Tickets range from $74 to $318; 212-239-6200, purlievictorious.com.

Jaja's African Hair Braiding

Written by award-winning Ghanaian-American playwright Jocelyn Bioh, this world premiere from Manhattan Theatre Club welcomes you into Jaja’s bustling hair braiding shop in Harlem. Every day, a lively and eclectic group of West African immigrant hair braiders are creating masterpieces on the heads of neighborhood women. During one sweltering summer day, love will blossom, dreams will flourish, and secrets will be revealed. Previews begin Tuesday, Sept. 12, opens on Tuesday, Oct. 3, closes Sunday, Oct. 29, Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St. Tickets range from $74 to $298; 212-239-6200, manhattantheatreclub.com.

Melissa Etheridge: My Window

Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge has lit up airwaves and arenas across the world for more than two decades with songs like “I'm the Only One,” “Come to My Window” and “I Want to Come Over.” The Grammy and Academy Award-winning star comes to Broadway for an evening of storytelling and music. Previews begin Thursday, Sept. 14, opens Thursday, Sept. 28, closes Sunday, Nov. 19, Circle in the Square Theatre, 235 W. 50th St. Tickets range from $99.50 to $349.50; 212-239-6200 or telecharge.com.

Gutenberg! The Musical!

Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells — who became famous in 2011 for "The Book of Mormon" — are coming back to Broadway in a new musical from Scott Brown and Anthony King, the guys who wrote the book for "Beetlejuice." It’s the story of two best pals named Bud and Doug, who put on a show together "because they just love each other so damn much." The subject? Johannes Gutenberg, who invented the printing press in the 15th century. Previews begin Friday, Sept. 15, opens Thursday, Oct. 12, closes Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, James Earl Jones Theatre, 138 W. 48th St. Tickets range from $114 to $278; 212-239-6200, gutenbergbway.com.

Merrily We Roll Along

"It started out like a song ... " This Stephen Sondheim musical was a bomb when it opened in 1981, closing after 16 performances and 52 previews. But it's become more and more beloved. The hook? The show is told in reverse chronological order. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez, this production was a hot ticket last season off-Broadway at New York Theatre Workshop. Directed by Maria Friedman, this is the first Broadway revival of "Merrily." Previews begin Tuesday, Sept. 19, closes Sunday, March 24, 2024, Hudson Theatre, 141 W. 44th St. Tickets range from $107 to $499; 855-801-5876, merrilyonbroadway.com.

I Need That

Sam (Danny DeVito) doesn’t get out much, opting instead for the safety of his house in the company of his (many, many) things. But when a notice from the government arrives alerting Sam that he must clean up his property or face eviction, he’s forced to reckon with what’s trash and what’s treasure. DeVito, who was born in Neptune and raised in Asbury Park, returns to Roundabout Theatre Company starring alongside his daughter, Lucy DeVito, and Ray Anthony Thomas in this comedy from Theresa Rebeck. Previews begin Friday, Oct. 13, opens Thursday, Nov. 2, closes Saturday, Dec. 23, American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St. Tickets range from $69 to $279; 212-719-1300, roundabouttheatre.org.

Harmony

Direct from its sold-out run at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, "Harmony" features an original score by Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award winner Barry Manilow, with lyrics and book by Bruce Sussman. Based on the true story, the show tells the tale of The Comedian Harmonists, who sold millions of records, made dozens of films and played in theaters around the world in the 1920s and '30s. How did they go from the subways of Berlin to superstardom to oblivion? Previews begin Wednesday, Oct. 18, opens Monday, Nov. 13, Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St. Tickets range from $74 to $294; 212-239-6200, harmonyanewmusical.com.

Monty Python's Spamalot

The musical comedy based on "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" returns to Broadway, following a sold-out run at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. You'll see flying cows, killer rabbits, British royalty, French taunters, dancing girls, the Lady of the Lake and Brave Sir Robin. The show stars Christopher Fitzgerald, Tony winner James Monroe Igleheart, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Ethan Slater and Michael Urie. Previews begin Tuesday, Oct. 31, opens Thursday, Nov. 16, St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St. Tickets range from $39 to $299; 888-985-9421, https://spamalotthemusical.com.

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Broadway: Fall 2023 openings include Spamalot, Melissa Etheridge