Ilana Keller

@ilanakeller

The 2016-17 Broadway season already started with a bang, with the last few months bringing buzz with shows like "Dear Evan Hansen","Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812", "Oh, Hello" and "The Encounter." But there's plenty more to come in 2017, with a healthy crop of new shows, transfers and revivals that feature some of Broadway's biggest names, highly anticipated West End productions, classic film adaptations, some old favorites and a dose of the brand-new.

Following are some of the productions set to hit the Great White Way in the coming months:

'There is Nothing Like a Dame'

If there's anything 2017 won't be short of, it's Broadway royalty. A trio of musicals are set to open in the next few months that will bring some of Broadway's grandest leading ladies back to tread the boards.

• "Sunset Boulevard" is set for a limited engagement revival featuring Glenn Close. The show boasts a 40-piece orchestra, which producers say is the largest-ever on Broadway. Previews begin Feb. 2, opens Feb. 9, runs through May 28; Palace Theatre; sunsetboulevardthemusical.com.

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•"War Paint" opens on Broadway following a critically acclaimed summer run in Chicago. Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole resume their roles in the new musical that chronicles the lives of makeup mavens Helena Rubenstein and Elizabeth Arden. Previews March 7, opens April 6; Nederlander Theatre; warpaintmusical.com.

• "Hello, Dolly!" will bring Bette Midler back to the Great White Way, along with David Hyde Pierce and more. Previews March 15; opens April 20; Shubert Theatre; hellodollyonbroadway.com.

'Just a Little Bit of Star Quality'

It's always a treat when some of Hollywood and television's bright lights hit the stage, and 2017 features plenty of them.

• "Sunday in the Park With George" features film star Jake Gyllenhaal alongside Annaleigh Ashford in this limited run, a return of a successful three-night production at City Center. Previews Feb. 11; opens Feb. 23, through April 23. Hudson Theatre; hudsononbroadway.com.

• "The Glass Menagerie" reboot will star Sally Field and Joe Mantello in Tennessee Williams' classic play, in a 21-week engagement. Previews Feb. 7, opens March 9, though July 2; Belasco Theatre; glassmenagerieonbroadway.com.

• "The Little Foxes" will feature Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon alternating in the roles of Regina and Birdie in this Manhattan Theatre Club play. Previews March 29, opens April 19, through June 18; Samuel J. Friedman Theatre; manhattantheatreclub.com.

'Let's Go to the Movies"

Taking a well-known movie from the silver screen to the Great White Way has its risks, but can pay off with something really special.

• "Groundhog Day" hits Broadway this spring. "Groundhog Day" hits Broadway this spring. "Groundhog Day" hits Broadway this spring. Sorry. This adaptation of the popular 1993 film, following a West End launch, stars Andy Karl and features music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. Previews March 16, opens April 17, August Wilson Theatre; groundhogdaymusical.com.

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• "Amelie" marks the much-anticipated return of "Hamilton" star Phillipa Soo in this adaptation of the award-winning French film, which currently is enjoying a pre-Broadway run in Los Angeles. Previews March 9, opens April 3; Walter Kerr Theatre; ameliebroadway.com.

'We'll Be Young, That's How We'll Stay'

There's nothing like the magic of seeing a beloved character come to life before your eyes, and these shows based on children's classics are sure to please kids of all ages — including those of us who "won't grow up."

• "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is a new musical based on Roald Dahl's beloved children's book, starring powerhouse Christian Borle, fresh off a run in "Falsettos," as the big man Willy Wonka himself. Previews March 28, opens April 23; Lunt-Fontanne Theatre; charlieonbroadway.com.

• "Anastasia," based on the classic films, is a new musical re-telling of a young woman's search for home and family. Previews March 23; opens April 24; Broadhurst Theatre; anastasiabroadway.com.

'Something's Coming, Something Good'

In a season laden with revivals and adaptations, never fear — there still is plenty to capture minds anew.

• "Come From Away" tells the tale of love and inspiration borne of tragedy, recounting the stories of a remote town in Newfoundland that found itself hosting thousands of stranded air travelers in the immediate aftermath of the Sept. 11 terror attacks. The musical has received raves reviews during its out-of-town legs, and the cast and creative staff even had the opportunity to share special moments with the real-life heroes of this story. Previews Feb. 18, opens March 12, Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre; comefromaway.com.

• "Bandstand" tells the all-new story of a ragtag group of World War II veterans, a war widow and a singer-songwriter teaming up to bring music, and healing, amid the backdrop of a 1945 nightclub scene. The show reunites Laura Osnes, Corey Cott and Beth Leavel from a well-received Paper Mill Playhouse run. Previews March 31; opens April 26; Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre; bandstandbroadway.com

• "Sweat" is a new play from Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage. It transfers to Broadway following a just-concluded hit off-Broadway run at the Public Theatre. Previews March 4, opens March 26; Studio 54; sweatbroadway.com.

But wait, there's more

With something new around every bend, I'd be remiss not to mention that there's much more set to hit Broadway soon — a highly anticipated revival of "Miss Saigon" following a successful West End run, the first Main Stem viewing of August Wilson's "Jitney," Cate Blanchett in "The Present," now in previews, the Olivier Award-winning "The Play That Goes Wrong," and many others. Get out there and enjoy great theater in 2017!

Ilana Keller: 732-643-4260; ikeller@gannettnj.com