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BROADWAY THEATERS
Al Hirschfeld Theatre,302 West 45th Street Ambassador, 219 W. 49th St. (Broadway/8th Av)
August Wilson 245 W. 52d St. (7th/8th Avs)
Roundabout/American Airlines, 237 W. 42nd St. (8th/9th Avs)
Barrymore, 243 W. 47th St. (8/9thAvs)
Belasco, 111 W. 44th St. (Broadway/8th Av)
Bernard Jacobs Theatre242 West 45th Street
Biltmore Theatre 261 West 47th Street
(as of Fall 08, Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, after late theatrical agent)
Booth, 222 W. 45th St, (Broadway/8th Av)
Broadhurst, 235 W. 44th St., (Broadway/8th Av)
Broadway, 1681 Broadway, (52nd/53rd Sts)
Brooks Atkinson, 256 W. 47th St., (Broadway/8th Av)
Circle in the Square, 1633 Bway (at 50t>h St)
Cort, 138 W. 48th St., (6th/7th Avs)
Ethel Barrymore, 243 W. 47th St.(Broadway/8th Av)
Eugene O'Neill, 230 W. 49th St., (Broadway/8th Av)
Gerald Schoenfeld, 236 West 45th Street (Broadway/8th Ave)
Gershwin , 222 W. 51 St., (Broadway/8th Av)
Golden, 252 W. 45th St., (Broadway/8th Av)
Helen Hayes, 240 W. 44th St., (7th/8th Avs)
Hilton, 213 West 42nd Street (7th/8th Avs)
Imperial, 249 W. 45th St., ((Broadway/8th Av)
Longacre, 220 W. 48th St., (Broadway/8th Av)
Lunt-Fotanne, 205 W. 46th St., (Broadway/8th Av)
Lyceum, 149 W. 45th St., (Broadway/6th Av)
Majestic, 247 W. 44th St. (Broadway/8th Av)
Marquis, 1535 Broadway, (45th/46th Sts)
Hirshfeld), 302 W. 45th St., (8th/9thAvs)
Imperial, 249 West 45th Street (Broadway/8th Ave)
Minskoff, 200 W. 45th St. (7th/8th Avs)
Music Box, 239 W. 45th St., (Broadway/8th Av)
Nederlander, 208 W. 41st St., (7th/8th Avs)
Neil Simon, 250 W. 52nd St., (Broadway/6th Av)
New Amsterdam, 214 W. 42nd St., (7th/8th Avs)
Palace, 1564 Broadway, (46th/47th St)
Plymouth, 236 W. 45 St. (Broadway/8th Av)
Richard Rodgers, 226 W. 46th St (Broadway/8th Av)
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (formerly Biltmore) 261 West 47th Street
St. James Theatre 246 W. 44th St. (7th/8th Avs)
Shubert, 225 W. 44th St. (7th/8th Avs)
Studio 54, 254 West 54th St. (Broadway/6th Av)
Vivian Beaumont, 150 W. 65th St
Walter Kerr, 219 W. 48th St., (Broadway/8th Av)
Winter Garden, 1634 Bway, (50/51st Sts)
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After Miss Julie
Roundabout at the American Airlines Theatre 227 West 42nd Street)
American Premiere of Patrick Marber’s adaptation of Strindber's play, directed by Mark Brokaw Sienna Miller as Miss Julie, Jonny Lee Miller as John plus a TBA cast. Both Millers (who are not related) are making their Broadway debuts. What it's About: Strindberg’s 1888 play about sex and class transposed to an English country house on the eve of Labour’s historic landslide in 1945. From 9/18/09; opening 10/22/09; closing 12/06/09 Ticket prices, $66.50 to $111.50. Tuesday through Saturday evening at 8:00 p.m. with Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps, see 39 Steps
Avenue Q
Golden Theater,252 W. 45 St. 212/239-6200
New musical in which singing puppets and their human neighbors are the residents of AVENUE Q, struggling to find their way in the world. Based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, with music and lyrics by Lopez and Marx and a book by Jeff Whitty, direction by Jason Moore. Cast of singers, actors and puppeteers: Ann Harada, Natalie Venetia Belcon, Jordan Gelber, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Rick Lyon and John Tartaglia. The puppets are conceived and designed by Rick Lyon; Ken Roberson is choreographer; Stephen Oremus is music supervisor; Anna Louizos is set designer; costume design is by Mirena Rada, Rsthetic, Inc.; Frances Aronson is lighting designer; and Brett Jarvis is sound designer. The show co-produced by the Vineyard and the New Group was extended four times times and begins Broadway previews 7/11/03 with an official opening 7/31/03. Running Time: 2 hours, includes one intermission. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 8:00pm, Saturdays at 2:00pm & 8:00pm, and Sunday at 2:00pm & 7:00pm, (no performance on Wednesday). $86.25 & $46.25 Our Review .
Don't let the puppets fool you. This is NOT a kids show but has a primary audience of twenty-somethings-- with a tertiary audience of teenagers, older folks remembering their own struggles with growing up and watching their kids and grandkids go through the same process. Okay for Kids 16 and up News: Closing 9/13/09
David Alvarez & Haydn Gwynne
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Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St. 212-239-6200
Music, Elton John, book & lyrics by Lee Hall, directed by Stephen Daldry. Based on the 2000 film of the same name. From 9/17/08; opening 11/23/08. Tuesdays 7pm, Wed to Sat 8pm, Wed and Sat at 2pm, Sundays at 3pmTue - Sat at 8pm; Sat at 2pm. Tickets $41.50 - $136.50 Cast: David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik, Kiril Kulish, Haydn Gwynne, Gregory Jbara, Carole Shelley, Santino Fontana, David Bologna, Frank Dolce, Stephen Hanna, Joel Hatch, Leah Hocking, Thommie Retter, Erin Whyland. Sets: Ian MacNeil. Lighting: Rick Fisher. Costumes: Nicky Gillibrand. Sound: Paul Arditti. Orchestrations: Martin Koch. Choreography: Peter Darling. News: Will Chase will play Billy's older brother as of July 7, 2009. London review or the website www.billyelliotthemusical.com.
OK for ages 12 and up. Our Review.
Angela Lansbury in Blithe Spirit
Angela Lansbury in Blithe Spirit
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Shubert Theatre 225 West 44th Street.
Cast: Jayne Atkinson (Ruth), Christine Ebersole (Elvira), Rupert Everett (Charles), Angela Lansbury (Madame Arcati), Simon Jones (Dr. Bradman), Susan Louis O'Connor (Edith) and Deborah Rush (Mrs. Bradman). From 2/26/09; opening 3/15/09. Director, Michael Blakemore. Set designer Peter J. Davison, costume designer Martin Pakledinaz, and lighting designer Brian MacDevitt. Tue at 7pm; Wed - Sat at 8pm; Wed & Sat at 2pm; Sun at 3pm Our Review. March 15 Blithe Spirit
Scene from Burn the Floor
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Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48 St.www.burnthefloor.com 212/239-6200
From 7/25/09; opening 8/02/09; for 12 weeks. Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular that has been to over 30 countries, will be the first show of the new Broadway season. Creeated, directed and choreographed by Jason Gilkison, former World Champion Latin and Ballroom dancer, and guest choreographer on the fourth season of So You Think You Can Dance. Company TBA. Tickets: $111.50, $89.50, $ 59.50 and $ 39.50.
Bye Bye Birdie
Roundabout Theatre Company
Henry Miller’s Theatre (24 West 43rd Street
Cast: John Stamos (Albert Peterson), Gina Gershon (Rose Alvarez) & Bill Irwin (Mr. Harry MacAfee), Nolan Gerard Funk (Conrad Birdie), Jayne Houdyshell (Mrs. Mae Peterson) & Dee Hoty (Mrs. MacAfee). The cast will also feature Matt Doyle (Hugo Peabody), Molly Ephraim (Ursula Merkle), Jake Evan Schwencke (Randolph MacAfee), Allie Trimm (Kim MacAfee) and as Conrad Birdie Nolan Gerard Funk. Robert Longbottom will direct and choreograph Bye Bye Birdie with a book by Michael Stewart, music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Lee Adams. Additional cast members include Deanna Cipolla, Paula Leggett Chase, Riley Costello, John Treacy Egan, Colleen Fitzpatrick, Todd Gearhart, Patty Goble, Suzanne Grodner, Robert Hager, Nina Hennessey, Natalie Hill, Julia Knitel, Jess Le Protto, David McDonald, Jillian Mueller, Paul Pilcz, Daniel QuadrinDirected and choreographed by Robert Longbottom. Book by Michael Stewart, music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Lee Adams. What it's about: 48 years after the original Broadway production, the citizens of Sweet Apple, Ohio revisit r this ock n’ roll musical comedy set in 1960 when hip-swingin’ teen idol superstar Conrad Birdie has been drafted into the army. Birdie's manager Albert (Stamos) and his secretary Rosie (Gershon) have cooked up a plan to send him off with a swell new song and one last kiss from a lucky teenage fan . . .The Ed Sullivan Show” From 9/10/09; opening 10/15/09; limited engagement
Chicago
Ambassador, 219 W. 49th St., (Broadway/8th Av), 212/239-6200
The 1975 Kander and Ebb Musical is on the way to joining shows like Cats as a landmark musical. Original revival cast: Bebe Neuwirth, Ann Reinking, Joel Grey, and James Naughton.our review . . .a second review and the London Review. Update: Having passed the decade mark last year (see our feature celebrating the show's and Curtainup's 10th birthdays) , the show has seen a parade of Billy Flynns. The next to to take on the role are Jeff McCarthy and John Schneider— McCarthy from December 7 to January 13, Schneider from January 14 to March 16. Other current stars: Brenda Braxton, Michele DeJean, Aida Turturro, Vincent Pastore, and R.Lowe.
OK for ages 13 and up.
Disney's The Little Mermaid, see Little Mermaid
Fela!
Eugene O’Neill Theatre 230 West 49th Street www.FelaOnBroadway.com
The critically acclaimed musical .based on the life of African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti, idirected and choreographed by Bill T. Jones and with a book by Jim Lewis and Bill T. Jones is making the big leap to Broadway. From 10/19/09; opening 11/23/09S. ahr Ngaujah will return in the title role and other members of the NYC Afrobeat community, under the direction of Aaron Johnson, will again perform Kuti’smusic live onstage. For an idea of what to expect see our review of the show's off-Broadway premiere here.
Jeff Daniels
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Bernard Jacobs Theatre 242 West 45th Street
. Yasmina Reza play translated by Christopher Hampton. Cast: Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden. Matthew Warchus, who directed the London production, will also helm the Broadway staging. From 2/28/09; opening 3/22/09;closing 7/05/09 extended -- with a 6 week summer hiatus beginning 7/2709 and then re-opening and running until a11/15/09 closing. Set and costume designer Mark Thompson, lighting designer Hugh Vanstone and sound designers Simon Baker and Chris Cronin with music by Gary Yershon.er and executive director. our review.
Gavin Creel and Will Swenson in Hair
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The Public Theater's Central Park revival , directed by Diane Paulus, has found its Broadway home and will begin previews at the Hirschfeld 3/10/09; opening 3/31/09. Broadway Cast: Sasha Allen (Dionne, White Boys Trio), Caissie Levy (Sheila), Megan Lawrence (Mother), Bryce Ryness (Woof) and Will Swenson (Berger), Gavin Creel (Claude), Lauren Elder (Tribe), Allison Guinn (Tribe), Anthony Hollock (Tribe), John Moauro (Tribe), Ato Blankson-Wood (Tribe), Brandon Pearson (Tribe), Paris Remillard (Tribe), Maya Sharpe (Tribe), Theo Stockman (Hubert, Tribe), Tommar Wilson (Tribe), Jackie Burns (Black Boys Trio, Tribe), Kaitlin Kiyan (Black Boys Trio, Tribe), Nicole Lewis (White Boys Trio, Tribe), Megan Reinking (Black Boys Trio, Tribe), Saycon Sengbloh (Abraham Lincoln, White Boys Trio, Tribe), Steel Burkhardt (Electric Blues Quartet, Tribe), Allison Case (Crissy), Andrew Kober (Margaret Mead, Dad, Tribe), Darius Nichols (Hud) and Kacie Sheik (Jeanie, Tribe). Our Review.
Hamlet
Broadhurst 235 West 44th Street (212) 239-6200.
The acclaimed Donmar production starring Jude Law will begin a limited 12-week engagement, from10/06/09; closing 12/06/09 Again directed by Michael Grandage, and with same team. Running Time: 3 hours and 10 minutes, include on 15 minute intermission Tickets $25-$116.50. For a preview of what to expect, see review of London production.
Javier Muñoz the current Usnavi
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Richard Rodgers, 226 W. 46th St, www.intheheightsmusical.com
The off-Broadway hip-hop hit is now ready for prime time. Holdovers from the original production: Thomas Kail, l director; Andy Blankenbuehler, choreographer; Alex Lacamoire,music director and with Bill Sherman, arranger. As for the cast, Lin-Manuel Miranda, who conceived the show and wrote its hip-hop-infused music and lyrics, will again star as Dominican bodega operator Usnavi. The rest of the cast will include holdovers and some newcomers: Andr?e Burns (as neighborhood salon owner Daniela), Janet Dacal (as salon worker Carla), Robin De Jesus (as Usnavi's cousin, Sonny), Carlos Gomez (as taxi and limo service owner Kevin, Nina's dad), Mandy Gonzalez (as law student and love interest Nina), Christopher Jackson (as limo dispatcher Benny), Priscilla Lopez (as Camila, the limo service co-owner who is Nina's mother), Olga Merediz (as Abuela), Karen Olivo (as shampoo girl and love interest Vanessa) and Seth Stewart (as Grafitti Pete); also Tony Chiroldes, Rosie Lani Fiedelman, Joshua Henry, Afra Hines, Nina Lafarga, Doreen Montalvo, Javier Munoz, Krysta Rodriguez, Eliseo Roman, Luis Salgado, Shaun Taylor-Corbett, Rickey Tripp, Michael Balderrama, Blanca Camacho, Rogelio Douglas Jr. and Stephanie Klemons. The design team also returns with scenic design by Anna Louizos, costumes by Paul Tazewell, lighting by Howell Binkley and sound by Acme Sound Partners. From 2/14/08; opening 3/09/07. Tuesday-Saturday at 8 PM, Sunday at 7 PM, with matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM. There will be added performances March 17 at 8 PM, and matinees March 5, March 12, March 19 and March 26 all at 2 PM. Update: As of February 16th Javier Muñoz, an understudy and longtime cast member steps into the Lin-Manuel Miranda role of Usnavi, the Domincan bodega owner. mpany, Walter Kerr, 219 W. 48th St., (Broadway/8th Av)
Jersey Boys, The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
August Wilson (formerly Virginia Theatre), 245 West 52nd Street 212/239/6200
Musical based on the life story of Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. The musical chronicles the lives of a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks who became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. They wrote their own songs, invente their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide 51; all before they were thirty. Author/Book: Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice; director: Des McAnuff; lyricist: Bob Crewe; composer: Bob Gaudio Cast:Christian Hoff (Tommy DeVito), Daniel Reichard (Bob Gaudio), J. Robert Spencer (Nick Massi) and John Lloyd Young (Frankie Valli) as The Four Seasons. The cast also includes Tituss Burgess, Steve Gouveia, Peter Gregus, Donnie Kehr, Michael Longoria, Mark Lotito, Jennifer Naimo, Dominic Nolfi, Erica Piccininni, and Sara Schmid. From 10/04/05;11/25/05. Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, includes 15 minute intermission. Our Review.
OK for ages 13 and up.
The Lion King
New Amsterdam, 214 W. 42nd St., (7th/8th Aves), 307-4100--As of June 4th the show vacates the New Amserdam and will begin performances at the Minskoff, 200 W. 45th St. (7th/8th Avs) on June 13th.
Stage adaptation of the 1994 Disney animated musical, with music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice. Directed by Julie Taymor. Since 10/15/98 -- opened,11/13. Arts.
our review
OK for ages 8 and up.
Spring-Economy Awareness program on all Disney shows: $15 companion ticket to any theatergoer who buys a regularly priced ticket!
The Little Mermaid
Lunt-Fontanne, 205 W. 46th St., (Broadway/8th Ave), 307-4747
Based on the Disney film and the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. The musical will feature Sierra Boggess as Ariel, Sean Palmer as Prince Eric, Norm Lewis as King Triton, Tituss Burgess as Sebastian, Eddie Korbich as Scuttle, Jonathan Freeman as Grimsby, Derrick Baskin as Jetsam, Tyler Maynard as Flotsam, Cody Hanford and J.J. Singleton as Flounder and Sherie René Scott as Ursula. They will be supported by a company of 35 and led by director Francesca Zambello. The show will have 11 new songs by Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater. The book for the new musical is by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award -winning playwright Doug Wright. From 11/03/07; opening 1/10/08. Our Review. News: The show is closing 8/30/09 after50 previews and 685 performances
OK for ages 8 and up.
Mamma Mia!
Winter Garden, 1634 Broadway ( West 50th/51st St.) 632-6200
Based on the songs of ABBA, this musical arrives on Broadway an established hit. Audiences are transported to a mythical Greek Island to share two days in the lives of Donna, a mother about to confront her past, her soon to be married daughter Sophie, and Sophie's three possible fathers. Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus (of ABBA), book by Catherine Johnson, directed by Phyllida Lloyd and choreogaphed by Anthony Van Laast. Original Cast: Louise Pitre, Judy Kaye, Karen Mason, Tina Maddigan. From 10/05/01; opening 10/18/01. Performances:Mon - Sat 8pm (eve), Wed & Sat 2pm (mat)-- $20-$90 Our Review. As of 9/27/06 Carolee Carmello will do her second turn as Donna Sheridan , to be joined 10/25 by Pearce Bunting as Bill Austin and Michael Mastro as Harry Bright. And guess who's going to star in the movie? Yes
, it's Meryl Streep!
OK for ages 13 and up.
Mary Poppins
New Amsterdam Theatre, Broadway at West 42nd Street
The beloved P. L Travers Nanny is coming to Broadway from London with 23-year-old Ashley Brown as Mary and Gavin Lee as Bert. Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. Book by screenwriter Julian Fellowes and new songs and additional music & lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. Richard Eyre directs.Other cast members: Daniel Jenkins (Mr. Banks), Rebecca Luker (Mrs. Banks), Jane Carr (Mrs. Brill), Mark Price (Robertson Ay), Cass Morgan (Bird Woman), Ruth Gottschall (Miss Andrew), and Michael McCarty (Admiral Boom). Katherine Doherty and Delaney Moro will alternate in the role of Jane Banks. Henry Hodges and Alexander Scheitinger will alternate in the role of Michael Banks. The ensemble will include: Eric B. Anthony, Ann Arvia, Pam Bradley, Kristin Carbone, Brian Collier, Nick Corley, Case Dillard, Nicolas Dromard, James Hindman, Suzanne Hylenski, Stephanie Kurtzuba, Matt Loehr, Michelle Lookadoo, Tony Mansker, Tyler Maynard, Sean McCourt, Vasthy E. Mompoint, Jesse Nager, Kathleen Nanni, Megan Osterhaus, Janelle Anne Robinson, Rommy Sandhu, Phillip Spaeth, Shekitra Starke, Catherine Walker, and Kevin Yee. The choreography is by Matthew Bourne, set and costume design by T Bob Crowley, co-choreography by Stephen Mear, lighting design by Howard Harrison, sound design by Steve Kennedy, orchestrations by William David Brohn, and musical supervision by David Caddick. From 10/14/06; opening 11/16/06
Tuesday to Saturday @8pm, Wednesday and Saturday @2pm. Sunday @3pm.Running Time: 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one intermission. Our Review.Spring-Economy Awareness program on all Disney shows: $15 companion ticket to any theatergoer who buys a regularly priced ticket!
OK for ages 8 and up.
Janet McTeer as Mary Queen of Scots
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Broadhurst Theatre 235 West 44th Street 212-239-6200
Janet McTeer (in her first Broadway appearance since her Tony Award winning performance in A Doll's House in 1997) and Harriet Walter will re-create their acclaimed London performances in limited run of Friedrich Schiller's play. Joining Ms. McTeer and Ms. Walter, will be Michael Countryman as Sir Amias Paulet; Adam Greer as O'Kelly; John Benjamin Hickey as Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester; Michael Rudko as Count Aubespine/Melvil; Robert Stanton as William Davison; Maria Tucci as Hanna Kennedy; Chandler Williams as Mortimer; Nicholas Woodeson as Lord Burleigh and Brian Murray as George Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury. The company also features Jacqueline Antaramian, Tony Carlin, Monique Fowler and Guy Paul. From 3/30/09; opening 4/19/09; closing 8/16/09. Set design by Anthony Ward, lighting by Hugh Vanstone and sound by Paul Arditti. Preview prices are $64-$99--after April 20 are $69.50-$116.50. Tuesday through Saturday at 8:00 PM, with matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2:00 PM, Sunday at 3:00 PM. Our Review.
Memphis
Shubert Theatre 225 West 44th Street (212) 239-6200
New Joe DiPietro-David Bryan rock musical . From 9/23/09; opening 10/19/09 The racially fueled musical will open at the Shubert Oct. 19 and will be directed by Christopher Ashley and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo (Next to Normal, Jersey Boys). Book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change) and a score and lyrics by Bon Jovi's David Bryan.What it's about: In the smoky halls and underground clubs of the segregated 50's a young white DJ named Huey Calhoun fell in love with everything he shouldn't. The show has had regional engagements at the La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre. Cast: TBA. DiPietro and Bryan are also represented with the Off-Broadway musical The Toxic Avenger. Tuesday through Saturdays at 8 PM, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2 PM and Sundays at 3 PM. $41.50-$126.50.
The Broadway production's Dan, Robert Spencer
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Booth Theatre 222 West 45th Street (212) 239-6200
The musical which premiered at Off-Broadway at second Stage will move to Broadway . From 3/27/09; opening 4/15/09. Michael Grief, who directed both the Off-Broadway and Arena Stage productions of the Tom Kitt (music) and Brian Yorkey (book and lyrics) show., will again direct the cast: Alice Ripley, J. Robert Spencer, Aaron Tveit, Jennifer Damiano, Adam Chanler-Berat and Louis Hobson. (Ripley, Tveit, Damiano and Chanler-Berat were also in the Second Stage Theatre production.) The producers will close the balcony of the Longacre to create a more intimate feel, which will reduce the seating capacity of 1,100 to 820. The Broadway production will feature set design by Mark Wendland, costume design by Jeff Mahshie, lighting design by Kevin Adams and sound design by Brian Ronan. The creative team also includes Sergiio Trujillo (musical staging), Charlie Alterman (musical direction), Michael Starobin and Tom Kitt (orchestrations) and AnnMarie Milazzo (vocal arrangements). Show times will be Tuesday-Saturday at 8 PM, Saturday at 2 PM and Sunday at 3 and 7:30 PM. Tickets, priced $25-$115 Ireview.
The Neil Simon Plays: Brighton Beach Memoirs/Broadway Bound (in repertory)
Nederlander Theatre 208 West 41st Street.
Laurie Metcalf and Dennis Boutsikaris head the cast of the new productions of two of Neil Simon’s Eugene Jerome plays, to be directed by David Cromer. What it's about: The plays centerson young Jewish teen Eugene Morris Jerome and his extended family living in a crowded home in the Brighton Beach section of Brooklyn in 1937. As Eugene spends his time daydreaming about a baseball career, he must also cope with his family’s troubles, his awkward discovery of the opposite sex and his developing identity as a writer. From 10/02/09; opening 10/25/09 Previews October 2, 2009 / Opening October 25, 2009
Stephanie J. Block, Megan Hilty and Allison Janney in 9 to 5.
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Marquis Theatre 212-307-4100
Musical comedy based on the film of the same name, with book by original screen writer Patricia Resnick; music by Dolly Parton. Directed by Joe Mantello. Cast: Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block, Megan Hilty, Marc Kudisch, Kathy Fitzgerald, Andy Karl From 4/07/09; opening 4/30/09. Mon - Sat at 8pm; Sat at 2pm; after 5/04, Tue at 7pm; Wed - Sat at 8pm; Wed & Sat at 2pm; Sun at 3pm. Tickets, $66.50 - $126.50 What it's about: When pushed to their boiling point by their boss, Franklin Hart Jr. (Marc Kudisch), Violet Newstead (Allison Janney), the super-efficient office manager, Judy Bernly (Stephanie J. Block), a frazzled divorcee, and the sexy executive secretary Doralee Rhodes (Megan Hilty) turn the tables on him. Our Review.
Stephen Mangan as Norman
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Circle in the Square (212) 239-6200
The Old Vic production of Alan Ayckbourn's 1973 trio of related comedies, will have a 16 week run in a rotating rep schedule. From 4/07/09; opening 4/23/09; closing 7/25/09. The same six characters appear throughout. All three plays will be presented consecutively on Saturdays (as was the case in London) at 11 AM, 3 PM and 8 PM. The setting is an old English Country house, with Table Manners is set in the dining room, Living Together in the living room and Round and Round the Garden in the garden. The Broadway cast and director will be the same. If you missed Ayckbourn's somewhat similarly constructed Intimate Exchanges at last year's Brits Off-Broadway Festival, here's another chance to get into the Ayckbourn spirit. Norman Conquest r Review.
Oleana
Golden Theatre 252 West 45th Street (212) 239-6200
The well received LA revival of David Mamet's play will be part of the 2009-10 Broadway season, director Doug Hughes again directing Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles For our review of the LA production go here. Also coming with the production: scenic design by Neil Patel, costume Catherine Zuber, lighting design by Donald Holder and fight direction by Rick Sordelet.
Pal Joey
Roundabout Theatre Company Studio 54 Box 254 West 54th Street (212) 719-1300, www.roundabouttheatre.org
Revival of show with music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Lorenz Hart will star Stockard Channing (Vera Simpson), Christian Hoff (Joey Evans) and Martha Plimpton (Gladys Bumps). Robert Clohessy ( Mike), Jenny Fellner ( Linda English), Daniel Marcus (Ludlow), Steven Skybell ( Ernest); also Timothy J. Alex, Brian Barry, Bahiyah Sayyed Gaines, Lisa Gajda, Anthony Holds, Nadine Isenegger, Mark Morettini, Kathryn Mowat Murphy, Abbey O'Brien, Hayley Podschun, Matthew Risch, Krista Saab and Eric Sciotto. This new Broadway productionwill feature a new book by Tony® Award winner Richard Greenberg , based on the original book by John O'Hara, with music direction by Paul Gemignani, choreography by Graciela Daniele and direction by Mantello. From 11/14/08; opening 12/18/08;closing 3/01/09. Scott Pask (Sets), five-time Tony® Award winner William Ivey Long (Costumes), Paul Gallo (Lights), Tony Meola (Sound) and Don Sebesky (Orchestrator). What it's about: The first Broadway revival in over 30 years is set in Chicago in the late 1930s, and is about Joey Evans, a brash, scheming song and dance man with dreams of owning his own nightclub. Joey abandons his wholesome girlfriend Linda English, to charm a rich, married older woman, Vera Simpson, in the hope that she'll set him up in business. Score includes classics such as "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" and "I Could Write a Book."Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8:00PM with a Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday matinee at 2:00PM. 11/24/08 update: Christian Hoff has bowed out and Joey will now be played by his understudy, Matthew Risch with the opening moved up one week to 12/18. Running Time: 2 hours 30 minutes with one 15 minute intermission Our Review.
The Phantom of the Opera
Majestic, 247 W. 44th St. (Broadway/8th Ave), 239-6200 www.thephantomoftheopera.comAnother heavy hitter in the big ticket, big spectacle musical and longevity (Opened 1/26/88) department . Adapted from Gaston Leroux's novel, Phantom's enduring glow is sustained by a Tony Award and a star-studded creative team: Harold Prince director; book by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Richard Stilgoe); music by Webber; and lyrics by Charles Hart.
our review. As of January 9, 2006, with performance # 7, 486, the show becomes the longest-running show in Broadway history -- surpassing another Andrew Lloyd Webber hit, Cats, which previously held the record with 7,485 performances.
This ranks at the top of the list teenagers from out of town want to see with parents or with a date. OK for ages 12 and up.
Amy Spanger in Rock of Ages
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Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th Street,<212-307-4100
The off-Broadway rock musical is doing a double transfer: to the screen, and shortly after ending its off-Broadway run (on 1/04/09) to Broadway and run from 3/20/09 and open 4/07/09. With a nod to the economy a large block of orchestra and front mezzanine tickets will be $49.50--and after opening, $99 will be the top price, with lowest at $26.50. The performance schedule will be Monday at 8pm, Tuesday at 7pm, Thursday at 8pm, Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm & 8pm and Sunday at 3pm & 7pm. The Broadway Cast: American Idol finalist Constantine Maroulis, Amy Spanger (Sherrie), James Carpinello (Stacee Jaxx); also Adam Dannheisser, Mitchell Jarvis , Michele Mais (Roza), Lauren Molina, Paul Schoeffler), Wesley Taylor), Ericka Hunter, Jeremy Jordan, Michael Minarik, Angel Reed, Bahiyah Sayyed-Gaines, Katherine Tokarz, Andre Ward, Savannah Wise, Tad Wilson and Jeremy Woodard . The onstage band, ARSENAL, will comprise music director/ keyboardist Henry Aronson, lead guitarist Joel Hoekstra, drummer Jon Weber, bassist Winston Roye and guitar player David Gibbs, who also wrote the original arrangements. Review.
The Royal Family
Manhattan Theater Club at Samuel J. Friedman Theatre 261 West 47th Street
George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber's comedy of theatrical manners, written George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber. What it's about: Follows the Cavendishes, the famous family of stage stars, as they go about the drama of the day: choosing scripts, dashing off to a performance, and stealing kisses with handsome beaus. To be directed by Doug Hughes. Cast: Stephen Collins as Gilbert Marshall,’ John Glover as Herbert Dean, Rosemary Harris as Fanny Cavendish,’ Jan Maxwell as ‘ulie Cavendish, Tony Roberts as Oscar Wolfe and Reg Rogers as Tony Cavendish. From 9/15/09; opening 10/08/2009. Limited engagement.
Briand D'Arcy James as Shrek
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Broadway Theatre 1681 Broadway @ 53rd St www.shrekthemusical.com 212-239-6262
Based on the story and characters from William Steig's book Shrek!, as well as the DreamWorks Animation film Shrek, the first chapter of the Shrek movie series. Book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, music by Jeanine Tesori. Directed by Jason Moore. Cast: Brian d'Arcy James as Shrek, Sutton Foster as Princess Fiona, Christopher Sieber as Lord Farquaad, Chester Gregory II as Donkey, John Tartaglia as Pinocchio and Kecia Lewis-Evans as The Dragon. also Haven Burton, Jennifer Cody, Ben Crawford, Bobby Daye, Ryan Duncan, Sarah Jane Everman, Aymee Garcia, Leah Greenhaus, Justin Greer, Lisa Ho, Chris Hoch, Danette Holden, Jacob Ming-Trent, Carolyn Ockert-Haythe, Marissa O'Donnell, Denny Paschall , Greg Reuter, Adam Riegler, Noah Rivera, Heather Jane Rolff, Jennifer Simard, Rachel Stern, Dennis Stowe , David F.M. Vaughnand Keaton Whittaker. Choreography is by Josh Prince Music director, Tim Weil. Set and costume designer, Tim Hatley; lighting designer, Hugh Vanstoneand sound designer Peter Hylensk From 11/08/08; opening 12/14/08. Our Review
South Pacific
Lincoln Center Vivian Beaumont. Theater, 150 West 65 Street, 212/239-6200, www.lct.org.
Bartlett Sher directs the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical revival, the first Broadway revival since 1949. Cast: Kelli O'Hara as nurse Nellie Forbush and Paulo Szot French plantation owner Emile de Becque and Matthew Morrison as Lt. Cable, Danny Burstein as Luther Billis, Loretta Ables Sayre as Bloody Mary, Sean Cullen as Cmdr. William Harbison, Victor Hawks (Stewpot), Luka Kain (Jerome), Li Jun Li (Liat), Laurissa Romain (Ngana), Thomas G. Waites (Captain George Brackett) and Noah Weisberg (Professor). The ensemble comprises Becca Ayers, Wendi Bergamini, Genson Blimline, Grady McLeod Bowman, Charlie Brady, Matt Caplan, Christian Carter, Helmar Augustus Cooper, Jeremy Davis, Margot de la Barre, Christian Delcroix, Laura Marie Duncan, Mike Evariste, Laura Griffith, Lisa Howard, Maryann Hu, Zachary James, Robert Lenzi, Garrett Long, Nick Mayo, George Merrick, William Michals, Kimber Monroe, Emily Morales, Darius Nichols, George Psomas, Andrew Samonsky and Jerold E. Solomon. From 3/01/08; opening 4/03/08. Musical staging by Christopher Gattelli, sets by Michael Yeargan, costumes by Catherine Zuber, lighting by Donald Holder, sound by Scott Lehrer and musical direction by Ted Sperling. The new staging includes the song "My Girl Back Home". aduet between Lt. Cable and Nellie Forbush, which was cut from the original Broadway production but reinstated for the 1958 film adaptation. Note: Laura Osnes will take over the role of Nellie Forbush beginning March 10. Kelli O'Hara will return from maternity leave on October 6th. David Pittsinger will play Emile de Bequefill i from March 10-April 12, to allow Paulo Szot to fulfill his opera commitments.
Our Review. Okay for ages 8 and up.
Spider-Man
Hilton Theatre 213 West 42nd Street
Written by Julie Taymor and Glen Berger with music and lyrics by Bono and The Edge. Evan Rachel Wood and Alan Cumming will star. From 2/25/2010-- with opening date (originally 2/18) TBA. What it's About: Drawn from over forty years of Marvel comic books for inspiration, the show spins a new take on the mythic tale of a young man propelled from a modest rowhouse in Queens to the sky-scraping spire of the Chrysler Building, the bustling offices of the Daily Bugle, through the dizzying canyons of Manhattan, to new vistas never before seen. It's the story of teenager Peter Parker, whose unremarkable life is turned upside-down when he’s bitten by a genetically altered spider and wakes up the next morning clinging to his bedroom ceiling. The bullied science-geek is suddenly endowed with astonishing powers. Additional information and casting TBA. From 1/18/10; opening 2/18/10.
Superior Donuts
The Music Box Theatre 239 West 45th Street 212-239-6200
Steppenwolf’s new American play by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning ensemble member Tracy Letts will follow Letts’ Tony Award-winning play August: Osage County into this theater. From 9/16/09; opening 10/01/09. Directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Tina Landau, with casting TBA. For an Idea of What to expect, see our review of the Chicago production here.
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Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48th Street (212) 239-6200 Originally at Roundabout's American Airlines Theatre to 3/29/08. Simon Corble & Nobby Dimon's concept adapted by Patrick Barlow. The Hitchcockian thriller and London hit again directed by Maria Aitken. Original London star Charles Edwards (as Richard Hannay) will head the cast opposite Jennifer Ferrin (as Annabella, Pamela and Margaret) with Cliff Saunders and Arnie Burton (as the clowns). Sets: Peter McKintosh. Lighting: Kevin Adams. Costumes: Peter McKintosh Our Review--with additional comments about Jason Robards performance. Update: When the show moves to the Helen Hayes Theatre on West 44th Street on Jan. 21, 2009, Sean Mahon will take over from Jason Robards. Making the move with Mahon--Arnie Burton (Man #2), Francesca Faridany (Annabella Schmidt/Pamela/Margaret), Jeffrey Kuhn (Man #1); also Rob Breckenridge, Claire Brownell and Cameron Folmar.
Time Stands Still
MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre 261 West 47th Street
Laura Linney stars in New York premiere of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Donald Margulies' play to be directed by Daniel Sullivan. From 1/05/10; opening 1/28/10. What it's about: James and Sarah (Linney), a journalist and a photographer, have been together for nine years and share a passion for documenting the realities of war. But when injuries force them to return home to New York, the adventurous couple confronts the prospect of a more conventional life. Additional casting and creative team TBA. For an idea of what to expect, see Curtainup's review of the LA premiere (different cast, same director) here.
Vanities
Lyceum Theatre 149 West 45th Street
December 5, 2008 UpdateThe scheduled February 26th opening has been delayed-- not just by a few days but until an unspecified later date. The reason given by lead producer Sue Frost: " the production is being rescheduled for later this season out of responsibility to the investors at this complicated economic time, which makes it very hard to support a new musical on Broadway." New preview and opening dates, and a theatre TBA. Written by Jack Heifner, with music and lyrics by David Kirshenbaum, directed by Judith Ivey, with musical staging by Dan Knechtges, and starring Lauren Kennedy, Sarah Stiles and Anneliese van der Pol, VANITIES was to have opened on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at the Lyceum Theatre, 149 West 45th Street.
Nathan Lane & Bill Irwin
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Roundabout Theatre Company at Studio 54 254 West 54th Street(212) 719-1300 www.roundabouttheatre.org
Samuel Beckett's allegory directed by Anthony Page. From 4/05/09; opening 4/30/09; closing 7/22/09. Cast: Bill Irwin as Vladimir, Nathan Lane as Estragon, John Goodman as Pozzo and John Glover as Lucky. What it's About: 2 seemingly homeless men waiting for someone or something near a tree on a barren stretch of road, inhabiting a drama spun from their own consciousness. The result is a comical wordplay of poetry, dreamscapes and nonsense, which has been interpreted as a somber summation of mankind?s inexhaustible search for meaning. Tuesday through Saturday evening at 8:00 p.m. with Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. Running time: 2 hours and 15 minutes, including intermission. Tickets: $36.50-$116.50 Our Review.
Josefina Scaglione and Matt Cavenaugh
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Palace Theatre 1564 Broadway (212) 307-4100
This new version of the landmark musical will have Spanish interwoven in the dialogue and songs and gang members who are more thug life than thug lite. Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Music by Leonard Bernstein, Book and direction by:Arthur Laurents. Jerome Robbins (Original Choreography), Joey McKneely (Choreographic Recreation), James Youmans (Scenic Design), David C. Woolard (Costume Design, Howell Binkley (Lighting Design), Dan Moses Schreier (Sound Design), Patrick Vaccariello (Musical Direction). Cast: Matt Cavenaugh, Karen Olivo, Cody Green, George Akram, Josefina Scaglione, Steve Bassett, Kyle Brenn, Joshua Buscher, Mike Cannon, Kyle Coffman, Joey Haro, Eric Hatch, Curtis Holbrook, Michael Mastro, Danielle Polanco, Jennifer Sanchez, Lee Sellars, Tro Shaw, Ryan Steele, Greg Vinkler, Isaac Calpito, Haley Carlucci, Peter John Chursin, Madeline Cintron, Lindsay Dunn, Yurel Echezaretta, Manuel Herrera,Matthew Hydzik, Marina Lazzaretto, Chase Madigan, Yanira Marin, Mileyka Mateo, Kaitlin Mesh, Kat Nejat,Christian Elan Ortez, Pamela Otterson, Sam Rogers,Michael Rosen, Amy Ryerson, Manuel Santos, Michaeljon Slinger, Tanairi Sade Vazquez. From 2/23/09; opening 3/19/09. Monday to Saturday @8pm, Wednesday and Saturday @2pm; after 3/24: Tuesday @7pm, Wednesday to Saturday @8pm, Wednesday and Saturday @2pm and Sunday @3pm Tickets: Pricing: $46.50 - $121.50. Running time: Two hours and 40 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission Our Review.
Wicked: The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz
Gershwin, 222 W. 51 St., (Broadway/8th Av) 212-307-4100
A new musical based on the novel of the same name by Gregory Maguire. It takes place in the Land of Oz, and tells the story of many of the characters before Dorothy arrived. Book by Winnie Holzman; music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz; directed by Joe Mantello; choreographed by Wayne Cilento. Cast: Kristin Chenoweth, Joel Grey, Idina Menzel, Carole Shelley, Norbert Leo Butz, Michelle Federer, John Horton, Kirk McDonald. Sets, Eugene Lee; lighting, Kenneth Posner; costumes, Susan Hilferty; sound, Tony Meola; musical director, Stephen Oremus; orchestrations, William David Brohn. From 10/2/03; opening 10/30/03. Tue at 7pm; Wed - Sat at 8pm; Wed & Sat at 2pm; Sun at 3pm -- $30 - $100. Running Time: 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one intermission. Our Review.
OK for ages 9 and up.
Wishful Drinking
Roundabout's Studio 54 254 West 54th Stree
Carrie Fisher in the Broadway premiere of story of her life, directed byTony Taccone. From 9/22/09; opening 10/04/09; limited engagement. For an idea of what to expect see our review of the show's earlier permutatio in Los Angeles
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