Melissa Barrera to Make Broadway Debut in Titanic Parody Musical

The "Scream" and "In the Heights" star will take on the role of Rose in the new musical "Titanique".

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Actress Melissa Barrera is set to make her Broadway debut in the Titanic parody musical "Titanique", where she will play the role of Rose, the character famously portrayed by Kate Winslet in the 1997 film. The limited engagement will run for 16 weeks at the St. James Theatre, with previews starting on March 26 and an official opening on April 12.

Why it matters

Barrera's transition from film and television to the Broadway stage marks a major milestone in her career, as she takes on the iconic role of Rose in a high-profile theatrical production that reimagines the Titanic story through the lens of Celine Dion's music catalog.

The details

"Titanique" is a musical parody that filters the Titanic story through the music of Celine Dion, with the Canadian singer's biggest hits like "My Heart Will Go On," "Because You Loved Me," and "All by Myself" incorporated into the production. In addition to Barrera as Rose, the musical features Marla Mindelle as Celine Dion, four-time Emmy winner Jim Parsons as Ruth DeWitt Bukater, and Grammy nominee Deborah Cox as Molly Brown.

  • Previews for "Titanique" will begin on March 26, 2026.
  • The musical will have its official opening on April 12, 2026.
  • The limited engagement is scheduled to run for 16 weeks, closing on July 12, 2026.

The players

Melissa Barrera

A rising star known for her roles in films like "Scream" and "In the Heights", Barrera is making her Broadway debut in the lead role of Rose in "Titanique".

Marla Mindelle

The co-creator of "Titanique", Mindelle is set to reprise her role as Celine Dion in the musical.

Jim Parsons

The four-time Emmy-winning actor will take on the role of Ruth DeWitt Bukater, originally played by Frances Fisher in the 1997 film.

Deborah Cox

The Grammy-nominated singer and actress will portray the role of Molly Brown, which was famously played by Kathy Bates in the original Titanic movie.

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What they’re saying

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— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Previews for "Titanique" will begin on March 26, 2026, leading up to the official opening on April 12, 2026. The limited engagement is scheduled to run for 16 weeks, closing on July 12, 2026.

The takeaway

Melissa Barrera's Broadway debut in the Titanic parody musical "Titanique" represents a significant milestone in her career, as she takes on the iconic role of Rose and transitions from film and television to the stage. The production's unique blend of Celine Dion's music and the Titanic story promises to offer a fresh and comedic take on a classic tale.