MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Mar 29, 2012
Closing Date
Aug 24, 2014
1st Preview
Mar 15, 2012
1st Preview
Mar 15, 2012
Previews
16
Performances
1,004
MusicalComedyOriginalBroadway

ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION

Theatres
Nederlander Theatre
(Mar 29, 2012 - Aug 24, 2014)
Setting
Lower Manhattan, Summer, 1899
Media
See all 6 photos
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Nederlander Organization (James M. Nederlander: Chairman; James L. Nederlander: President)
Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions (under the direction of Thomas Schumacher); Associate Producer: Anne Quart
World Premiere on September 25, 2011 by Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Todd Schmidt, Managing Director)
Music by Alan Menken; Lyrics by Jack Feldman; Book by Harvey Fierstein; Based on the Disney film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White; Music orchestrated by Danny Troob; Musical Director: Mark Hummel; Dance Music Arrangements: Mark Hummel; Incidental music by Michael Kosarin; Vocal arrangements by Michael Kosarin; Associate Musical Dir.: Steven Malone; Additional Orchestrations: Steven Margoshes and Dave Siegel
Directed by Jeff Calhoun; Choreographed by Christopher Gattelli; Associate Director: Richard J. Hinds; Associate Choreographer: Lou Castro
Scenic Design by Tobin Ost; Costume Design by Jess Goldstein; Lighting Design by Jeff Croiter; Sound Design by Ken Travis; Projection Design by Sven Ortel; Hair and Wig Design by Charles G. LaPointe; Associate Scenic Design: Christine Peters; Associate Costume Design: Mike Floyd and China Lee; Associate Lighting Design: Cory Pattak; Associate Sound Design: Alex Hawthorn; Assistant Scenic Design: Jerome Martin and John Raley; Assistant Lighting Design: Wilburn Bonnell; Assistant Projection Design: Lucy Mackinnon; Moving Light Programmer: Victor Seastone; Assistant Hair and Wig Design: Leah Loukas
General Manager: Disney Theatrical Productions; Company Manager: Eduardo Castro; Assistant Co. Mgr: Emily Powell
Technical Supervisor: Neil Mazzella and Geoffrey Quart; Production Manager: Eduardo Castro; Production Stage Manager: Thomas J. Gates; Stage Manager: Timothy Eaker; Assistant Stage Mgr: Becky Fleming
Music Supervisor: Michael Kosarin; Musical Coordinator: John Miller; Conducted by Mark Hummel; Associate Conductor: Steven Malone; Assistant Conductor: Mat Eisenstein; Woodwinds: Tom Murray and Mark Thrasher; Trumpet/Flugel: Trevor Neumann; Trombone: Dan Levine; Guitar: Brian Koonin; Bass: Ray Kilday; Drums: Paul Davis; Percussion: Ed Shea; Keyboard: Mat Eisenstein and Steven Malone; Violin: Mary Rowell; Cello: Deborah Assael-Migliore; Music Preparation: Anixter Rice Music Service; Electronic Music Programmer: Jeff Marder
Casting: Telsey + Company and Justin Huff, C.S.A.; Fight direction by J. Allen Suddeth; Dance Captain: Ryan Steele; Fight Captain: Kevin Carolan; Assistant Dance Captain: Michael Fatica; Dialect & Vocal Coach: Shane Ann Younts; Press Representative: Disney on Broadway Publicity; Advertising: Serino Coyne; Photographer: Deen Van Meer; Assistant Fight Director: Ted Sharon
John Dossett
Joseph Pulitzer
Ben Fankhauser
Davey
Mar 15, 2012 - Mar 30, 2014
Lewis Grosso
Les
Mar 15, 2012 - Sep 09, 2012
Alternate
Capathia Jenkins
Medda Larkin
Mar 15, 2012 - Sep 09, 2012
 
A Nun
Mar 15, 2012 - Sep 09, 2012
Jeremy Jordan
Jack Kelly
Mar 15, 2012 - Sep 04, 2012
Andrew Keenan-Bolger
Crutchie
Mar 15, 2012 - Mar 10, 2013
Kara Lindsay
Katherine
Mar 15, 2012 - Feb 02, 2014
Matthew Schechter
Les
Mar 15, 2012 - Sep 09, 2012
Alternate
Aaron J. Albano
Finch
 
A Citizen of New York
Mark Aldrich
Seitz
 
A Citizen of New York
Tommy Bracco
A Citizen of New York
 
A Scab
 
Spot Conlon
John E. Brady
Wiesel
 
A Citizen of New York
 
Stage Manager
 
Mr. Jacobi
 
Mayor
Ryan Breslin
Race
 
A Citizen of New York
Kevin Carolan
Governor Roosevelt
Mar 15, 2012 - Sep 16, 2012
 
A Citizen of New York
Mar 15, 2012 - Sep 16, 2012
Kyle Coffman
Henry
Mar 15, 2012 - Sep 12, 2012
 
A Citizen of New York
Mar 15, 2012 - Sep 12, 2012
Mike Faist
Morris Delancey
 
A Citizen of New York
Julie Foldesi
A Nun
 
A Citizen of New York
Garett Hawe
Albert
 
A Citizen of New York
 
Bill
Thayne Jasperson
Darcy
 
A Citizen of New York
Evan Kasprzak
Elmer
 
A Citizen of New York
Jess LeProtto
A Scab
 
A Citizen of New York
Stuart Marland
Snyder
 
A Citizen of New York
Andy Richardson
Romeo
Mar 15, 2012 - Mar 10, 2013
 
A Citizen of New York
Mar 15, 2012 - Mar 10, 2013
Ryan Steele
Specs
 
A Citizen of New York
Brendon Stimson
Oscar Delancey
 
A Citizen of New York
Nick Sullivan
Bunsen
 
A Citizen of New York
Ephraim Sykes
Mush
 
A Citizen of New York
Laurie Veldheer
A Nun
 
A Citizen of New York
 
Hannah
Alex Wong
A Scab
 
A Citizen of New York
Swings: Caitlyn Caughell , Michael Fatica , Jack Scott and Stuart Zagnit
Understudies: Mark Aldrich (Governor Roosevelt), John E. Brady (Joseph Pulitzer), Ryan Breslin (Davey), Caitlyn Caughell (Katherine, Medda Larkin), Mike Faist (Jack Kelly), Julie Foldesi (Medda Larkin), Garett Hawe (Davey, Crutchie), Evan Kasprzak (Seitz, Bunsen), Stuart Marland (Joseph Pulitzer), Andy Richardson (Crutchie), Brendon Stimson (Jack Kelly), Nick Sullivan (Snyder, Wiesel, Stage Manager, Mr. Jacobi, Mayor), Laurie Veldheer (Katherine) and Stuart Zagnit (Governor Roosevelt, Seitz, Bunsen, Snyder, Wiesel, Stage Manager, Mr. Jacobi, Mayor)

Nederlander Theatre (Mar 29, 2012 - Aug 24, 2014)

Assistant Co. Mgr: Brendan Beggs
Trumpet/Flugel: Jeremy Miloszewicz; Woodwinds: Kristy Norter
Dance Captain: Michael Fatica; Assistant Dance Captain: Julian DeGuzman; Fight Captain: Mark Aldrich

Cast

Joshua Colley
Les
Alternate
Corey Cott
Jack Kelly
Sep 05, 2012 - Aug 24, 2014
Ben Fankhauser
Davey
Jun 24, 2014 - Aug 24, 2014
Jeremy Greenbaum
Broadway debut
Davey
Apr 01, 2014 - Jun 22, 2014
Liana Hunt
Katherine
Feb 03, 2014 - Aug 24, 2014
Nicholas Lampiasi
Les
Sep 11, 2012 - ?
Alternate
Jake Lucas
Les
Sep 10, 2012 - ?
Alternate
Andy Richardson
Crutchie
Mar 11, 2013 - Aug 24, 2014
Giuseppe Bausilio
Race
Oct 2013 - ?
 
A Citizen of New York
circa. Oct 2013 - ?
John E. Brady
Ensemble
Kevin Carolan
Governor Roosevelt
 
Ensemble
JP Ferreri
A Scab
Jul 27, 2012 - ?
 
Ensemble
Jul 27, 2012 - ?
 
Sniper
Jul 27, 2012 - ?
LaVon Fisher-Wilson
Medda Larkin
Sep 11, 2012 - Jul 13, 2014
 
A Nun
Sep 11, 2012 - Jul 13, 2014
John Michael Fiumara
Specs
 
A Citizen of New York
Hogan Fulton
Ensemble
Nov 01, 2012 - Dec 02, 2012
 
Romeo
Nov 01, 2012 - Dec 02, 2012
 
A Citizen of New York
Dec 31, 2012 - Jun 01, 2014
 
Darcy
Dec 31, 2012 - Jun 01, 2014
Damon J. Gillespie
A Citizen of New York
Jun 23, 2013 - ?
 
A Scab
Jun 23, 2013 - ?
David Guzman
Mush
Sep 11, 2012 - ?
 
A Citizen of New York
Sep 11, 2012 - ?
Jacob Guzman
A Citizen of New York
Sep 11, 2012 - ?
 
Sniper
Sep 11, 2012 - ?
 
A Scab
Sep 11, 2012 - ?
Liana Hunt
Hannah
 
Ensemble
 
A Nun
Nico James
Darcy
 
A Citizen of New York
Capathia Jenkins
Medda Larkin
Jul 15, 2014 - Aug 24, 2014
 
A Nun
Jul 15, 2014 - Aug 24, 2014
Molly Jobe
A Nun
 
A Citizen of New York
 
Hannah
Adam Kaplan
Morris Delancey
 
A Citizen of New York
Tommy Martinez
Romeo
 
A Citizen of New York
Luca Padovan
Les
Alternate
Daniel Quadrino
Albert
 
Bill
 
A Citizen of New York
Ron Raines
Joseph Pulitzer
Oct 09, 2012 - Dec 16, 2012
Julie Reiber
A Nun
Jun 16, 2014 - Aug 24, 2014
 
Ensemble
Jun 16, 2014 - Aug 24, 2014
Tom Alan Robbins
A Citizen of New York
Sep 18, 2012 - ?
 
Governor Roosevelt
Sep 18, 2012 - ?
Clay Thomson
A Citizen of New York
 
Spot Conlon
 
A Scab
Zachary Unger
Les
Alternate
Alex Wong
Sniper
Iain Young
A Citizen of New York
Sep 13, 2012 - ?
 
Henry
Sep 13, 2012 - ?
Swings: Julian DeGuzman and JP Ferreri
Standby: Madeline Trumble (Katherine)
Understudies: Aaron J. Albano (Bunsen, Seitz), Giuseppe Bausilio (Davey), Caitlyn Caughell (Hannah), Corey Cott (Jack Kelly), Julie Foldesi (Hannah), Liana Hunt (Katherine), Molly Jobe (Katherine), Adam Kaplan (Jack Kelly, Davey), Tommy Martinez (Crutchie), Daniel Quadrino (Crutchie, Davey) and Julie Reiber (Medda Larkin, Hannah)
music by Alan Menken; lyrics by Jack Feldman
Act 1
Sung By
Santa Fe (Prologue)
Jack Kelly and Crutchie
Carrying the Banner
Company
The Bottom Line
Joseph Pulitzer, Seitz, Bunsen and Hannah
That's Rich
Medda Larkin
Don't Come a-Knocking/I Never Planned on You
Jack Kelly and The Bowery Beauties
The World Will Know
Jack Kelly, Davey, Les and Newsies
The World Will Know (Reprise)
Jack Kelly, Davey, Les and Newsies
Watch What Happens
Katherine
Seize the Day
Jack Kelly, Davey, Les and Newsies
Santa Fe
Jack Kelly
Act 2
Sung By
King of New York
Davey, Les, Katherine and Newsies
Watch What Happens (Reprise)
Jack Kelly, Davey, Katherine and Les
The Bottom Line (Reprise)
Joseph Pulitzer, Seitz and Mayor
Brooklyn's Here
Spot Conlon and Newsies
Something to Believe In
Jack Kelly and Katherine
Seize the Day (Reprise)
Newsies
Once and for All
Jack Kelly, Davey, Les and Newsies
Finale
Jack Kelly and Company

Tony Award®

 

Best Musical

2012 Nominee
Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions (under the direction of Thomas Schumacher)
 

Best Book of a Musical

2012 Nominee
Book by Harvey Fierstein

Best Original Score Written for the Theatre

2012 Winner
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman
 

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

2012 Nominee
Jeremy Jordan

Best Choreography

2012 Winner
Choreographed by Christopher Gattelli
 

Best Direction of a Musical

2012 Nominee
Directed by Jeff Calhoun
 

Best Orchestrations

2012 Nominee
Music orchestrated by Danny Troob
 

Best Scenic Design of a Musical

2012 Nominee
Scenic Design by Tobin Ost
Projection Design by Sven Ortel

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding Musical

2012 Nominee
Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions (under the direction of Thomas Schumacher)
 

Outstanding Actor in a Musical

2012 Nominee
Jeremy Jordan

Outstanding Choreography

2012 Winner
Choreographed by Christopher Gattelli
 

Outstanding Orchestrations

2012 Nominee
Music orchestrated by Danny Troob
 

Outstanding Lyrics

2012 Nominee
Lyrics by Jack Feldman

Outstanding Music

2012 Winner
Music by Alan Menken
Season:
View Graph
Week Ending Gross % Gross Pot. Attendance % Capacity # Previews # Perf.
Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
PRODUCTIONS

More Productions by Opening Date

Camelot Jun 06, 2011
Jun 06, 2011
 
Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark Jun 14, 2011
Jan 04, 2014
 
Master Class Jul 07, 2011
Sep 04, 2011
 
Hair Jul 13, 2011
Sep 10, 2011
 
Follies Sep 12, 2011
Jan 22, 2012
 
8 Sep 19, 2011
Sep 19, 2011
 
Man and Boy Oct 09, 2011
Nov 27, 2011
 
The Mountaintop Oct 13, 2011
Jan 22, 2012
 
 
Chinglish Oct 27, 2011
Jan 29, 2012
 
Other Desert Cities Nov 03, 2011
Jun 17, 2012
 
Godspell Nov 07, 2011
Jun 24, 2012
 
Venus in Fur Nov 08, 2011
Jun 17, 2012
 
Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway Nov 10, 2011
Jan 01, 2012
 
Private Lives Nov 17, 2011
Dec 31, 2011
 
Seminar Nov 20, 2011
May 06, 2012
 
 
The Visit Nov 30, 2011
Nov 30, 2011
 
Bonnie and Clyde Dec 01, 2011
Dec 30, 2011
 
She Loves Me Dec 05, 2011
Dec 05, 2011
 
Stick Fly Dec 08, 2011
Feb 26, 2012
 
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever Dec 11, 2011
Jan 29, 2012
 
Lysistrata Jones Dec 14, 2011
Jan 08, 2012
 
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess Jan 12, 2012
Sep 23, 2012
 
The Road to Mecca Jan 17, 2012
Mar 04, 2012
 
Wit Jan 26, 2012
Mar 17, 2012
 
Shatner's World: We Just Live in It Feb 16, 2012
Mar 04, 2012
 
Death of a Salesman Mar 15, 2012
Jun 02, 2012
 
Once Mar 18, 2012
Jan 04, 2015
 
Jesus Christ Superstar Mar 22, 2012
Jul 01, 2012
 
Newsies The Musical Mar 29, 2012
Aug 24, 2014
 
Gore Vidal's The Best Man Apr 01, 2012
Sep 09, 2012
 
End of the Rainbow Apr 02, 2012
Aug 19, 2012
 
Evita Apr 05, 2012
Jan 26, 2013
 
Magic/Bird Apr 11, 2012
May 12, 2012
 
Peter and the Starcatcher Apr 15, 2012
Jan 20, 2013
 
One Man, Two Guvnors Apr 18, 2012
Sep 02, 2012
 
Clybourne Park Apr 19, 2012
Sep 02, 2012
 
A Streetcar Named Desire Apr 22, 2012
Jul 22, 2012
 
The Lyons Apr 23, 2012
Jul 01, 2012
 
Ghost The Musical Apr 23, 2012
Aug 18, 2012
 
Nice Work If You Can Get It Apr 24, 2012
Jun 15, 2013
 
The Columnist Apr 25, 2012
Jul 08, 2012
 
Leap of Faith Apr 26, 2012
May 13, 2012
 
Don't Dress for Dinner Apr 26, 2012
Jun 17, 2012