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SLAVE PLAY
Written by Jeremy O. Harris
At the MacGregor Plantation, nothing is as it seems, and yet everything is as it seems. It’s an antebellum fever-dream as three interracial couples converge to rip open history at the intersection of race, love, sex, and sexuality in 21st-century America. Don’t miss this production that “reimagines the possibilities of what theater can give us” (The New York Times).
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Written by Jeremy O. Harris
At the MacGregor Plantation, nothing is as it seems, and yet everything is as it seems. It’s an antebellum fever-dream as three interracial couples converge to rip open history at the intersection of race, love, sex, and sexuality in 21st-century America. Don’t miss this production that “reimagines the possibilities of what theater can give us” (The New York Times).
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JAGGED LITTLE PILL
Lyrics by Alanis Morisette; Composed by Glen Ballard; Book by Diablo Cody
Meet the Healys. A picture perfect family. Perfect Connecticut couple (Elizabeth Stanley, Sean Allan Krill). Perfectly beautiful daughter (Celia Rose Gooding) and perfect Harvard-bound son (Derek Klena). The perfect prescription for suburban bliss. But there are cracks beneath the surface. As secrets threaten to break them apart, the Healys must embrace difficult truths about themselves, and find the strength and love in each other to move forward, together. Featuring Alanis Morissette’s iconic songs including “Ironic,” “You Oughta Know,” and “Hand In My Pocket,” plus brand-new songs written for the show, Jagged Little Pill is an original story about love, about family, and the perfect imperfections that make us who we are.
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Note: Recommended for ages 14 and up; Children under 4 not permitted.
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Lyrics by Alanis Morisette; Composed by Glen Ballard; Book by Diablo Cody
Meet the Healys. A picture perfect family. Perfect Connecticut couple (Elizabeth Stanley, Sean Allan Krill). Perfectly beautiful daughter (Celia Rose Gooding) and perfect Harvard-bound son (Derek Klena). The perfect prescription for suburban bliss. But there are cracks beneath the surface. As secrets threaten to break them apart, the Healys must embrace difficult truths about themselves, and find the strength and love in each other to move forward, together. Featuring Alanis Morissette’s iconic songs including “Ironic,” “You Oughta Know,” and “Hand In My Pocket,” plus brand-new songs written for the show, Jagged Little Pill is an original story about love, about family, and the perfect imperfections that make us who we are.
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Note: Recommended for ages 14 and up; Children under 4 not permitted.
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AIN'T TOO PROUD
Book by Dominique Morisseau; Music & Lyrics from The Legendary Motown Catalog
AIN'T TOO PROUD is the electrifying new musical that follows The Temptations' extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and unmistakable harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one. The rest is history — how they met, the groundbreaking heights they hit and how personal and political conflicts threatened to tear the group apart as the United States fell into civil unrest. This thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty and betrayal is set to the beat of the group's treasured hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” and so many more.
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Noteworthy: 12 TONY Nominations
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Book by Dominique Morisseau; Music & Lyrics from The Legendary Motown Catalog
AIN'T TOO PROUD is the electrifying new musical that follows The Temptations' extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and unmistakable harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one. The rest is history — how they met, the groundbreaking heights they hit and how personal and political conflicts threatened to tear the group apart as the United States fell into civil unrest. This thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty and betrayal is set to the beat of the group's treasured hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” and so many more.
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Noteworthy: 12 TONY Nominations
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ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
Book by Lynn Ahrens; Music & Lyrics by Stephen Flaherty & Lynn Ahrens
This is the sweeping theatrical power of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND--the universal tale of Ti Moune (2018 Tony Award nominee Hailey Kilgore), a fearless peasant girl in search of her place in the world, and ready to risk it all for love. Guided by the mighty island gods (played by Darlesia Cearcy, Glee’s Alex Newell, Greenleaf’s Merle Dandridge, and Cats’ Quentin Earl Darrington), Ti Moune sets out on a remarkable journey to reunite with the man who has captured her heart.
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Noteworthy: Tony Award Winner for Best Musical Revival
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Book by Lynn Ahrens; Music & Lyrics by Stephen Flaherty & Lynn Ahrens
This is the sweeping theatrical power of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND--the universal tale of Ti Moune (2018 Tony Award nominee Hailey Kilgore), a fearless peasant girl in search of her place in the world, and ready to risk it all for love. Guided by the mighty island gods (played by Darlesia Cearcy, Glee’s Alex Newell, Greenleaf’s Merle Dandridge, and Cats’ Quentin Earl Darrington), Ti Moune sets out on a remarkable journey to reunite with the man who has captured her heart.
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Noteworthy: Tony Award Winner for Best Musical Revival
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NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
Book, Music and Lyrics by Dave Malloy
Natasha is a beautiful ingénue visiting Moscow while she waits for her beloved fiancé Andrey to return from the war. In a moment of indiscretion, she is seduced by the dashing (but already married) Anatole and her position in society is ruined. Her only hope lies with Pierre, the lonely outsider whose love and compassion for Natasha may be the key to her redemption… and to the renewal of his own soul.
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Noteworthy: 12 Tony Nominations; One win for Best Scenic Design of a Musical Best Mimi Lien; Lighting Design of a Musical (Bradley King)
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A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2
Written by Lucas Hnath
A wildly inventive new American play that picks up after Henrik Ibsen's most cherished work concludes, A Doll's Life, Part 2 boasts an all-star cast that features three-time Emmy Award-winner and three-time Tony Award-nominee Laurie Metcalf, Academy Award-winner Chris Cooper, Tony Award-winner Jayne Houdyshell and two-time Tony Award-nominee Condola Rashad.
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Noteworthy: Eight Tony Nominations; One win for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Laurie Metcalf)
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Written by Lucas Hnath
A wildly inventive new American play that picks up after Henrik Ibsen's most cherished work concludes, A Doll's Life, Part 2 boasts an all-star cast that features three-time Emmy Award-winner and three-time Tony Award-nominee Laurie Metcalf, Academy Award-winner Chris Cooper, Tony Award-winner Jayne Houdyshell and two-time Tony Award-nominee Condola Rashad.
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Noteworthy: Eight Tony Nominations; One win for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Laurie Metcalf)
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COME FROM AWAY
Book, Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez (Frozen), James-Allen Ford, Russ Kaplan and Sara Wordsworth
Vocal arrangements by Deke Sharon (Pitch Perfect, “The Sing-Off”)
On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Don’t miss this breathtaking new musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by this year’s Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley, that Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!”
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Noteworthy: Seven Tony Nominations; One win for Best Direction of a Musical (Christopher Ashley)
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IN TRANSIT
Book, Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez (Frozen), James-Allen Ford, Russ Kaplan and Sara Wordsworth
Vocal arrangements by Deke Sharon (Pitch Perfect, “The Sing-Off”)
IN TRANSIT, a funny and poignant new Broadway musical, follows the intertwined lives of 11 New Yorkers faced with the challenges of city life. With a groundbreaking a cappella score by a team including the creators of Pitch Perfect and Frozen, IN TRANSIT takes you on a journey with people hoping to catch the express train to their dreams—including the stops they make along the way. Modern yet timeless, IN TRANSIT is a story about all of us, set to music that will stay with you long after the ride is over.
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JITNEY
Written by August Wilson
Set in the early 1970s, this richly textured piece follows a group of men trying to eke out a living by driving unlicensed cabs, or jitneys. When the city threatens to board up the business and the boss’ son returns from prison, tempers flare, potent secrets are revealed and the fragile threads binding these people together may come undone at last. Manhattan Theatre Club has a long history of co-producing works by this legendary playwright: King Hedley II, Seven Guitars and The Piano Lesson, and is proud to produce this Broadway debut. Directing is Ruben Santiago-Hudson, one of Wilson’s finest interpreters.
Cast members include Michael Potts (The Wire), Carra Patterson (Straight Outta Compton), and André Holland (Moonlight), among others.
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Written by August Wilson
Set in the early 1970s, this richly textured piece follows a group of men trying to eke out a living by driving unlicensed cabs, or jitneys. When the city threatens to board up the business and the boss’ son returns from prison, tempers flare, potent secrets are revealed and the fragile threads binding these people together may come undone at last. Manhattan Theatre Club has a long history of co-producing works by this legendary playwright: King Hedley II, Seven Guitars and The Piano Lesson, and is proud to produce this Broadway debut. Directing is Ruben Santiago-Hudson, one of Wilson’s finest interpreters.
Cast members include Michael Potts (The Wire), Carra Patterson (Straight Outta Compton), and André Holland (Moonlight), among others.
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SHUFFLE ALONG
Book by George C. Wolfe, F.E. Miller, and Aubrey Lyles; Music and lyrics by Eubie Blake, Noble Sissle
In May 1921, SHUFFLE ALONG, a new musical conceived by Flournoy Miller and Aubrey Lyles with music and lyrics by Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle, became the unlikeliest of hits, significantly altering the face of the Broadway musical as well as that of New York City.
This production presents both the 1921 musical itself, and additionally details the events that catalyzed the songwriting team of Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake, and librettists F.E. Miller and Aubrey Lyles to create this ground-breaking work. Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Billy Porter, Brandon Victor Dixon, and Joshua Henry are featured in the cast.
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Noteworthy: 10 TONY Award Nominations
Book by George C. Wolfe, F.E. Miller, and Aubrey Lyles; Music and lyrics by Eubie Blake, Noble Sissle
In May 1921, SHUFFLE ALONG, a new musical conceived by Flournoy Miller and Aubrey Lyles with music and lyrics by Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle, became the unlikeliest of hits, significantly altering the face of the Broadway musical as well as that of New York City.
This production presents both the 1921 musical itself, and additionally details the events that catalyzed the songwriting team of Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake, and librettists F.E. Miller and Aubrey Lyles to create this ground-breaking work. Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Billy Porter, Brandon Victor Dixon, and Joshua Henry are featured in the cast.
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Noteworthy: 10 TONY Award Nominations
ECLIPSED
Written by Danai Gurira
ECLIPSED tells the story of five extraordinary women brought together by upheaval in their homeland of Liberia. It’s a stirring tale of hope, humor and resilience – and the only new play by a woman on Broadway this season.
On the heels of her Academy Award®-winning performance in 12 Years a Slave, Lupita Nyong'o comes to Broadway in ECLIPSED, “an extraordinary work that shines and shines” (AP). The New York Times calls it “rare and powerful, with an all-star cast. The superb Lupita Nyong’o is one of the most radiant young actors to be seen on Broadway in recent seasons.” Also starring Pascale Armand (The Trip to Bountiful ), Akosua Busia (The Color Purple, film), Zainab Jah (“Law & Order: SVU”) and Saycon Sengbloh (Motown ).
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Noteworthy: ECLIPSED 10,000 Girls Initiative - Bringing Undeserved Young Women to Broadway
Written by Danai Gurira
ECLIPSED tells the story of five extraordinary women brought together by upheaval in their homeland of Liberia. It’s a stirring tale of hope, humor and resilience – and the only new play by a woman on Broadway this season.
On the heels of her Academy Award®-winning performance in 12 Years a Slave, Lupita Nyong'o comes to Broadway in ECLIPSED, “an extraordinary work that shines and shines” (AP). The New York Times calls it “rare and powerful, with an all-star cast. The superb Lupita Nyong’o is one of the most radiant young actors to be seen on Broadway in recent seasons.” Also starring Pascale Armand (The Trip to Bountiful ), Akosua Busia (The Color Purple, film), Zainab Jah (“Law & Order: SVU”) and Saycon Sengbloh (Motown ).
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Noteworthy: ECLIPSED 10,000 Girls Initiative - Bringing Undeserved Young Women to Broadway
HAMILTON
Books, Music, and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda
From bastard orphan to Washington's right hand man, rebel to war hero, loving husband caught in the country's first sex scandal to Treasury head who made an untrusting world believe in the American economy, HAMILTON is an exploration of a political mastermind. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Eliza Hamilton, and lifelong Hamilton friend and foe, Aaron Burr, all attend this revolutionary tale of America’s fiery past told through the sounds of the ever-changing nation we’ve become.
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Books, Music, and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda
From bastard orphan to Washington's right hand man, rebel to war hero, loving husband caught in the country's first sex scandal to Treasury head who made an untrusting world believe in the American economy, HAMILTON is an exploration of a political mastermind. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Eliza Hamilton, and lifelong Hamilton friend and foe, Aaron Burr, all attend this revolutionary tale of America’s fiery past told through the sounds of the ever-changing nation we’ve become.
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THE COLOR PURPLE
Based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller; Music and Lyrics by Allee Willis, Brenda Russell, Stephen Bray; Book by Marsha Norman
This unforgettable and intensely moving new production mesmerized audiences when it premiered at London's acclaimed Menier Chocolate Factory, where critics hailed it as "a revelation" (Mark Shenton, The Stage). Now, this American classic comes to Broadway with a powerhouse cast including celebrated London star Cynthia Erivo, who will recreate her electrifying performance as Celie, along with "Orange is the New Black" star Danielle Brooks.
Oscar®, Golden Globe® and Grammy® winner Jennifer Hudson (Dreamgirls) has dazzled the world with her matchless talent. She makes her long-awaited Broadway debut as the sultry Shug Avery in the joyous and triumphant musical THE COLOR PURPLE .
With a soul-raising score of jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE gives an exhilarating new spirit to this Pulitzer Prize-winning story.
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Based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller; Music and Lyrics by Allee Willis, Brenda Russell, Stephen Bray; Book by Marsha Norman
This unforgettable and intensely moving new production mesmerized audiences when it premiered at London's acclaimed Menier Chocolate Factory, where critics hailed it as "a revelation" (Mark Shenton, The Stage). Now, this American classic comes to Broadway with a powerhouse cast including celebrated London star Cynthia Erivo, who will recreate her electrifying performance as Celie, along with "Orange is the New Black" star Danielle Brooks.
Oscar®, Golden Globe® and Grammy® winner Jennifer Hudson (Dreamgirls) has dazzled the world with her matchless talent. She makes her long-awaited Broadway debut as the sultry Shug Avery in the joyous and triumphant musical THE COLOR PURPLE .
With a soul-raising score of jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE gives an exhilarating new spirit to this Pulitzer Prize-winning story.
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FUN HOME
Based on Alison Bechdel’s autobiographical graphic novel; music by Jeanine Tesori, Book and Lyrics by Lisa Kron
FUN HOME introduces us to Alison at three different ages, revealing memories of her uniquely dysfunctional family—her mother, brothers and volatile, brilliant, enigmatic father—that connect with her in surprising new ways. This intimate and emotional theatrical experience is performed entirely in the round, bringing audiences closer to Alison’s story than ever before.
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ON YOUR FEET!
Music, Lyrics, Orchestration by Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan; Book by Alexander Dinelaris
ON YOUR FEET! is the new Broadway musical about two people who believed in their talent, their music and each other and became an international sensation. Gloria Estefan has sold over 100 million records and sold out stadiums around the world. Emilio and Gloria Estefan together have won 26 GRAMMY Awards®, but their music is only half the story.
ON YOUR FEET! features some of the most iconic songs of the past quarter century, including “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You,” “Conga,” “Get on Your Feet,” “Don’t Want to Lose You,” “1-2-3,” and “Coming Out of the Dark,” and the Broadway musical boasts a creative team to match its incomparable song list. Two-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots) directs, with choreography by Olivier Award winner Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys) and an original book by Academy Award® winner Alexander Dinelaris (Birdman).
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HUGHIE
By Eugene O’Neill; Final Performance March 27th
Summer, 1928. New York City. Beyond the bright lights of the Great White Way, a small-time gambler and big-time drinker returns to the faded hotel he has made his home. He encounters a new night clerk at the front desk and as the early hours of the morning give way to another dawn, he continues to chase the American Dream in order to survive. HUGHIE is a rarely seen one-act theatrical masterpiece that beautifully offers a unique insight into the human condition.
Academy Award®, Golden Globe®, and BAFTA Award winner Forest Whitaker makes his highly anticipated Broadway debut in the emotionally charged play HUGHIE by the great Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Eugene O’Neill. This production also features Tony Award® winner Frank Wood.
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By Eugene O’Neill; Final Performance March 27th
Summer, 1928. New York City. Beyond the bright lights of the Great White Way, a small-time gambler and big-time drinker returns to the faded hotel he has made his home. He encounters a new night clerk at the front desk and as the early hours of the morning give way to another dawn, he continues to chase the American Dream in order to survive. HUGHIE is a rarely seen one-act theatrical masterpiece that beautifully offers a unique insight into the human condition.
Academy Award®, Golden Globe®, and BAFTA Award winner Forest Whitaker makes his highly anticipated Broadway debut in the emotionally charged play HUGHIE by the great Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Eugene O’Neill. This production also features Tony Award® winner Frank Wood.
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