NEW YORK THEATER
PRODUCTION LISTINGS
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Broadway: Upcoming
Big Fish, a musical based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the 2003 film version, about a storytelling father and his skeptical son. Norbert Leo Butz will star in a pre-Broadway run in Chicago April 2–May 5. Susan Stroman directs and choreographs. Andrew Lippa (“The Addams Family”) writes the music and lyrics, and John August, who wrote the screenplay for the film, authors the book. The production will open at the Neil Simon Theatre on Broadway Oct.6. Casting: Tara Rubin Casting, 570 7th Ave., Ste. 401, NYC 10018. Last EPAs: Sept. 28 and Oct. 2, 2012. Last ECC for dancers: Oct. 3, 2012. Last ECC for singers: Oct. 4, 2012.
The Big Knife, a revival of Clifford Odets’ 1949 drama about a Hollywood star facing a secret from his past. Bobby Cannavale stars in and Doug Hughes directs this production for Roundabout Theatre Company. Previews begin March 22. Opening night is April 16 for a limited run through June 2 at the American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., NYC. Casting and EPAs: TBA.
First Date is a new musical comedy about tightly-wound Aaron who is set up on a blind date with cool girl Casey. Originally premiered at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre. Austin Winsberg authors the book; music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner. Bill Berry directs and Josh Rhodes choreographs. Previews begin at the Longacre Theatre July 9. Opens Aug. 4. Casting TBA.
If/Then, David Stone’s new musical about a woman on the verge of turning 40 who moves to New York City for a fresh start. Starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel. Written by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey. Michael Greif directs. A Washington, D.C. pre-Broadway run planned before a Broadway debut in March 2014.
Jekyll and Hyde, a revival of the 1997 musical by Frank Wildhorn and Leslie Bricusse based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel. Constantine Maroulis (“Rock of Ages”) and Deborah Cox star. Jeff Calhoun (“Newsies”) directs and choreographs. A national tour began Sept. 7 culminating in a Broadway run opening in April 2013 at the Richard Rodgers Theater. Casting: Justin Huff, Telsey + Co., 311 W. 43rd St., 10th floor, NYC 10036. Last EPAs: March 28 and 29, 2012. Last ECC for dancers: March 30, 2012. Last ECC for singers: April 2, 2012.
The Nance, Douglas Carter Beane’s new comedy about a campy burlesque performer played by Nathan Lane, also delves into the lonely and secretive world of homosexuals in 1930s New York. Previews start March 21 for an April 15 opening at the Lyceum Theatre; Jack O’Brien directs.
Orphans, a revival of Lyle Kessler’s 1983 play about two brothers kidnapping an older man. Alec Baldwin and ben Foster star. Daniel Sullivan directs. Previews begin March 19 for an April 1 opening. Casting: David Caparelliotis, Cap Casting, 260 W. 44th St., NYC 10036. Last EPAs: Oct. 1–3, 2012.
Pippin, a revival of the 1972 musical by Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson about a medieval prince seeking fulfillment. Diane Paulus directs. Previews begin March 23. Opens April 25 at the Music Box Theatre.
The Trip to Bountiful, a revival of the Horton Foote classic, finds Cicely Tyson returning to the Broadway stage while Cuba Gooding Jr. makes his Broadway debut. Also starring Vanessa Williams and Condola Rashad. Previews begin March 31 for an April 23 opening at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre; Michael Wilson directs.
Broadway: Limited Engagements Currently Playing
The Assembled Parties, a new play by Richard Greenberg, will star Jessica Hecht and Judith Light in a story about a search for stability among members of an Upper West Side Jewish family. Previews begin March 19 for an April 17 opening at the Samuel J. Friedman Theater. Lynne Meadow directs. Casting TBA.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, a revival of Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize–winning 1955 play. Previews began Dec. 18, 2012, at the Richard Rodgers Theatre and opened Jan. 17. Closing night is set for March 30. Rob Ashford directs; Scarlett Johansson and Benjamin Walker star. Casting: Daniel Swee. Last EPAs for Gooper and Mae: Aug. 17, 2012.
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, after a critically acclaimed Off-Broadway run last year, Christopher Durang’s comedic interpretation of Anton Chekov’s play stars Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce and Kristine Nielsen. Directed by Nicholas Martin. Opening night is March 14 with a 17-week run at the John Golden Theatre.
Broadway: Open Runs Currently Playing
Ann, a new play written and performed by Holland Taylor about the life of former Texas governor Ann Richards. Opened March 7 at Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater, 150 W. 65th St.
Annie, a revival of the 1977 musical based on the comic-strip character Little Orphan Annie. James Lapine (“Into the Woods”) directs. Opened Nov. 8 at the Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway, NYC. Casting: Pat Goodwin, Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th floor, NYC 10036. Last EPAs for adult roles: Feb. 6 and 7, 2012. Last EPA for kids: Jan. 14, 2012. Last ECC for singers: Jan. 20, 2012. Last ECC for dancers: Jan. 23, 2012.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s, a new adaptation of the Truman Capote novella by Richard Greenberg, will star Emilia Clarke (“Game of Thrones”) as Holly Golightly and Corey Michael Smith as Fred under the direction of Sean Mathias. Opens March 20 at the Cort Theatre. Casting: Ilene Starger and Zoe E. Rotter. Last EPAs: Nov. 29, 2012.
Hands on a Hard Body, a new musical based on the 1997 documentary about a Texas endurance contest with a hard-body pickup truck as the prize. Doug Wright (“Grey Gardens”) authors the book; music is by Trey Anastasio of the rock group Phish and Amanda Green, who also writes the lyrics. Neil Pepe directs. A production played the La Jolla Playhouse May 12–June 17, 2012. Previews for the Broadway production began Feb. 23 for a March 21 opening at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, with the La Jolla cast intact. Casting: Rachel Hoffman, Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th floor, NYC 10036. Last EPAs for the lab and Broadway productions: Aug. 29 and 30, 2012.
Kinky Boots, a musical version of the 2005 film comedy about a British drag queen. Jerry Mitchell (“Legally Blonde”) directs. Harvey Fierstein (“La Cage aux Folles”) is writing the book, and pop star and actor Cyndi Lauper is responsible for the score. Opening on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre April 4. Casting: Justin Huff, Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th floor, NYC 10036. Last EPAs: April 20, 2012. Last ECC for dancers: April 18, 2012. Last ECC for singers: April 19, 2012.
Lucky Guy, a play by Nora Ephron based on the life of reporter Mike McAlary, stars Tom Hanks under the direction of George C. Wolfe. Previews began March 1 for an April 1 opening at the Broadhurst Theatre. Casting: Jordan Thaler and Heidi Griffiths. Last EPAs: Oct. 3 and 4, 2012.
Matilda, the Musical, a new musical based on Roald Dahl’s 1988 novel about a girl with extraordinary powers. The book is by Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by Australian comedian-composer Tim Minchin. Matthew Warchus (“God of Carnage”) directs. Previews began March 4 for an April 11 opening at the Shubert Theatre. The Royal Shakespeare Company production is currently playing in London’s West End. Adult casting (and title role): Jim Carnahan Casting, 231 W. 39th St., Ste. 1200, NYC 10018. Child casting (and title role): Nora Brennan Casting, 752 West End Ave., Ste. MC, NYC 10025.
Motown, a musical based on the life of Motown mogul Berry Gordy. Broadway production begins rehearsals on or about Jan. 14. Charles Randolph-Wright directs, and the score will be composed of Motown hits. Casting: Bethany Knox, Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th floor, NYC 10036. Previews began March 17 for an April 14 opening at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Last EPAs: Aug. 7, 8, and 13, 2012. Last ECC for singers: Aug. 9, 2012. Last ECC for dancers: Aug. 10, 2012. Last open call: Nov. 3, 2012.
Newsies, a musical version of the 1992 film about a real-life newsboy strike. Nederlander Theatre, 208 W. 41st St., NYC. Opened March 29. Casting: Justin Huff, Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th floor, NYC 10036. Last EPAs: July 9, 2012. Last ECC for singers: Jan. 7. Last ECC for dancers: Jan. 8. Last open call for male dancers: Dec. 5, 2012.
Nice Work If You Can Get It, a new musical set in the 1920s featuring a book by Joe DiPietro and songs from the George and Ira Gershwin songbook. Kathleen Marshall (“Anything Goes”) directs and choreographs. Matthew Broderick and Kelli O’Hara star. Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., NYC. Opened April 24, 2012. Casting: Jay Binder Casting, 321 W. 44th St., Ste. 606, NYC 10036. Last EPAs: Aug. 29–31, 2011. Last ECC for singers: Sept. 27, 2012. Last ECC for dancers: Sept. 28, 2012.
Once, a musical stage version of the 2006 film about a busker and an immigrant spending a week together in Dublin, Ireland. Bernard Jacobs Theatre, 242 W. 45th St., NYC. Opened March 18, 2012. Casting: Jim Carnahan, Stephen Kobel, Jim Carnahan Casting, 231 W. 39th St., Ste. 1200, NYC 10018. Last EPAs: Sept. 27, 2012.
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, a new production of the duo’s 1957 TV musical based on the classic fairy tale, with a new book by Douglas Carter Beane (“Lysistrata Jones”), songs from the original production, and other songs from the R&H canon. Opened Feb. 24 at the Broadway Theater. Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana, Victoria Clark, Harriet Harris, Ann Harada, and Peter Bartlett star; Mark Brokaw (“The Lyons”) directs. Casting: Cindy Tolan & Adam Caldwell, 27 W. 20th St., 6th floor, NYC 10011. Last EPAs: Aug. 30, 2012. Last ECC for dancers: Aug. 29, 2012. Last ECC for singers: Aug. 31, 2012.
Broadway: Long Running Shows Currently Playing
Broadway shows under the Equity Production Contract are required to conduct EPAs (Equity principal auditions) once a year and ECCs (Equity chorus calls) every six months.
The Book of Mormon, a musical about the Mormon faith, by Robert Lopez (“Avenue Q”) and “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Directed by Casey Nicholaw and Trey Parker. Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th St., NYC. Opened March 24, 2011. Casting: Carrie Gardner, 231 W. 39th St., Ste. 1200, NYC 10018. ECC for singers: January 17, 2013.
Chicago, a revival of the 1975 musical. Casting: Duncan Stewart, Benton Whitley, Duncan Stewart and Company, 213 W. 35th St., Ste. 804, NYC 10001. Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., NYC. Opened Nov. 14, 1996. Last EPA for SETA tour: March 16, 2012. Last ECC for dancers for SETA tour: March 19, 2012.
Jersey Boys, a musical featuring the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Casting: Tara Rubin Casting, 570 7th Ave., Ste. 401, NYC 10018. August Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd St., NYC. Opened Nov. 6, 2005. Last ECC for Broadway and the national tour for dancers: Dec. 12, 2012. Last ECC for Broadway and the national tour for singers: Dec. 13, 2012.
The Lion King, a musical based on the 1994 animated film. Casting: Mark Brandon, Jay Binder Casting, 321 W. 44th St., Ste. 606, NYC 10036. Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., NYC. Opened Nov. 13, 1997. Last EPA for national tour: April 27, 2012. Last ECC for dancers for the national tour: Oct. 17 and Oct. 18, 2012.
Mamma Mia!, a musical featuring the songs of ABBA. Casting: Eric Woodall, Tara Rubin Casting, 570 Seventh Ave., Ste. 401, NYC 10018. Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway, NYC. Opened Oct. 18, 2001. Last ECC for singers for the SETA tour: March 19, 2012. Last ECC for dancers for the SETA tour: March 16, 2012.
The Phantom of the Opera, a musical based on the Gaston Leroux novel. The longest-running show in Broadway history. Casting: Tara Rubin Casting, 570 7th Ave., Ste. 401, NYC 10018. Majestic Theatre, 247 W. 44th St., NYC. Opened Jan. 26, 1988. Last ECC for singers for the national tour: July 6, 2012. Last ECC for dancers for the national tour: Jan. 10, 2012.
Rock of Ages, a new musical employing rock hits from the 1980s. Casting: Tiffany Little Canfield, Rachel Hoffman, and Justin Huff, Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th floor, NYC 10036. Opened April 7, 2009.
Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, a musical about the comic-book superhero. Foxwoods Theatre, 213 W. 42nd St., NYC. Opened June 14, 2011. Casting: Justin Huff, Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th floor, NYC 10036. Last EPAs: Dec. 11, 2012. Last ECC for singers: Dec. 17, 2012. Last ECC for dancers: Jan. 16.
Wicked, a musical based on the novel by Gregory Maguire. Casting: Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th floor, NYC 10036. George Gershwin Theatre, 222 W. 51st St., NYC. Opened Oct. 30, 2003. Last ECC for singers for the national tour: July 24, 2012. Last ECC for dancers for the national tour: July 31, 2012. Last EPA for second national tour: March 2, 2012. Last ECC for dancers for second national tour: Feb. 13, 2012. Last ECC for singers for second national tour: Feb. 23, 2012.
National Tour: Currently Playing and Upcoming
The Addams Family, a musical based on the cartoons of Charles Addams. Casting: Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th floor, NYC 10036. National tour opened Sept. 15, 2011, in New Orleans. Last EPAs for tour: July 6, 2012. Last ECC for singers for tour: June 29, 2012. Last ECC for dancers for tour: July 9, 2012.
American Idiot, a musical based on Green Day’s 2004 album. National tour began Dec. 28, 2011, in Toronto, Canada. Casting: Jim Carnahan and Carrie Gardner, 231 W. 39th St., Ste. 1200, NYC 10018. Last EPAs for the national tour: Feb. 24, 25, and 28, 2011. Last open call auditions in L.A.: March 5, 2012.
Anything Goes, a revival of the 1934 Cole Porter musical, employing the book written by Timothy Crouse and Jerome Weidman for the 1987 staging. National tour began in October in Cleveland. Casting: Jim Carnahan Casting, 231 W. 39th St., Ste. 1200, NYC 10018. Last EPA for national tour: Dec. 29, 2011. Last ECC for singers for national tour: Jan. 5, 2012. Last ECC for dancers for national tour: Jan. 9, 2012.
Billy Elliot, a musical version of the 2000 film about an English boy who dreams of becoming a ballet dancer. Adult casting: Tara Rubin Casting, 570 7th Ave., Ste. 401, NYC 10018. Child casting: Nora Brennan Casting, 752 West End Ave., Ste. MC, NYC 10025. Last EPA for the SETA tour for adult roles: Feb. 21, 2012. Last Equity principal dancer call for boys for the role of Billy for the SETA tour: March 20, 2012. Last ECC for adult dancers for the SETA tour: Feb. 23, 2012. Last ECC for adult singers for the SETA tour: Feb. 24, 2012.
Fela!, the Broadway musical based on the life of Fela Kuti. Rehearsals began Jan. 7, 2013. Casting: Mungioli Theatricals, Inc, 151 W. 26th St., 7th Floor, NYC 10001. Last ECC for dancers: Dec. 13, 2012.
Les Misérables, the 25th-anniversary tour of the musical version of Victor Hugo’s classic novel. Tour began Jan. 4, 2012. Casting: Tara Rubin Casting, 570 7th Ave., Ste. 401, NYC 10018. Last EPA: Jan. 10, 2012. Last Equity chorus call for singers: Jan. 9, 2012.
Million Dollar Quartet, a musical inspired by a famous 1956 recording session that brought together Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley. Casting: Telsey + Company, 315 W. 43rd St., NYC 10036. Last EPA for national tour: Oct. 19, 2012.
Shrek: The Musical, a musical version of the 2001 animated film, with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori. National tour began in July 2010 at the Cadillac Theatre in Chicago. Casting: Tara Rubin Casting, 570 7th Ave., Ste. 401, NYC 10018.
*We Will Rock You, the musical based on the hits of the band Queen, with book by Ben Elton. National tour begins October 2013 at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore. Complete tour dates TBA.
Broadway: Workshops, In Development, Etc.
Aladdin, a musical based on the Disney animated film of the same name, follows the story of street urchin whose fortune changes with one rub of a magical lamp. Casey Nicholaw directs and choreographs. Alan Menkin writes the music. Pre-Broadway engagement at Toronto’s Mirvish Theatre premieres Nov. 13 with a run through Jan. 12, 2014. Begins Broadway production in 2014, dates TBA. Casting: Tara Rubin Casting, 570 7th Ave., Ste. 401, NYC 10018. Last EPA: Feb. 13–15. Upcoming ECC for singers: Feb. 8. Last ECC for dancers: Feb. 11.
All That Glitters, a new musical based on the life of flamboyant entertainer Liberace, with score, direction, and choreography by Alexander DeJong and book by DeJong and James A. Walsh. Workshop presentation in NYC was held May 8–11, 2012. Casting: Stephanie Klapper, 39 W. 19th St., 12th floor, NYC 10011. Last EPAs: Feb. 29, 2012, and March 2, 2012. Last ECC for dancers: March 5, 2012. Last ECC for singers: March 5, 2012. Last open call for dancers: March 12, 2012.
Allegiance, a new musical by Jay Kuo (book, music, lyrics) and Lorenzo Thione (book) about a Japanese-American family held in an internment camp during World War II. A production at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego ran Sept. 19–Oct. 28, 2012. Target Broadway opening: 2013–14. Casting: Craig Burns, Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th floor, NYC 10036. Last EPA for Old Globe production: May 9, 2012. Last ECC for singers for Old Globe production: May 11, 2012.
Flashdance, a musical version of the 1983 film about a female welder who has dreams of becoming a dancer. Robbie Roth is composing the music, Robert Cary authors the book, and they collaborate on the lyrics. Sergio Trujillo directs and choreographs. A production in Toronto ran June 26–Aug. 5, 2012. A national tour began performances Jan. 1, in Pittsburgh. Previews begin at a Broadway theater TBA in Aug. 2013. Casting: Tara Rubin Casting, 570 7th Ave., Ste. 401, NYC 10018. Last EPAs: Aug. 6, 2012. Last ECC for dancers: Aug. 7, 2012. Last ECC for singers: Aug. 3, 2012.
Holler If Ya Hear Me, a musical inspired by the work of hip-hop artist-rapper Tupac Shakur. Directed by Kenny Leon. A laboratory production was held April 23–May 11, 2012. Casting: Cap Casting, 260 W. 44th St., 3rd floor, NYC 10036. Last ECC for singer-rappers: March 14, 2012.
Honeymoon in Vegas, a musical version of the 1992 film comedy about a couple whose wedding plans are ruined by a gambler. Jason Robert Brown (“Parade,” “The Last Five Years”) wrote the music and lyrics; Andrew Bergman, director and screenwriter of the original film, wrote the book. A private workshop was held in New York in late October 2011 with T.R. Knight, Mary Faber, and Tony Danza. Target Broadway opening: Spring 2013. Casting: Jim Carnahan and Stephen Kobel, Jim Carnahan Casting, 231 W. 39th St., Ste. 1200, NYC 10018. Last EPAs: Feb. 23 and 24, 2012. Last ECC for dancers: March 13, 2012.
Little Dancer, a new musical about a young ballerina and the painter Edgar Degas. The team of composer Stephen Flaherty and book writer–lyricist Lynn Ahrens (“Once on This Island,” “Ragtime”) will collaborate with director-choreographer Susan Stroman. A developmental lab production ran June 13–29, 2012. Casting: Tara Rubin Casting, 570 7th Ave., Ste. 401, NYC 10018. Last EPAs: May 15, 2012. Last ECC for teenage ballerinas: May 4, 2012.
Prince of Broadway, a new revue with numbers from musicals produced and/or directed by Harold Prince (“Cabaret,” “Follies,” “Sweeney Todd,” etc.). Prince will co-direct with Susan Stroman. David Thompson (“The Scottsboro Boys”) will write the book. Target Broadway opening: Fall 2013. Casting: Tara Rubin Casting, 570 7th Ave., Ste. 401, NYC 10018. Last EPAs: Jan. 17 and 18, 2012.
Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare’s most popular tragedy will go to Broadway or on a national tour in 2013 (TBD). Casting JV Mercanti. Last EPAs: July 31–Aug. 2, 2012.
Tuck Everlasting, a musical based on the 1975 children’s book about an immortal family, with a book by Claudia Shear (“Dirty Blonde”) and music and lyrics by Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen (“The Burnt Part Boys”). Casey Nicholaw (“The Book of Mormon,” “The Drowsy Chaperone”) directs and choreographs. A pre-Broadway run is planned for May 26–June 15, 2013, in Boston. Target Broadway opening: 2013–14 season. Casting: Bethany Knox, Telsey + Company, 311 W. 43rd St., 10th floor, NYC 10036. Last EPA: Oct. 4, 5, and 9, 2012. Last Equity call for the role of Winnie (young girl): May 19, 2012. Last open call for girls ages 8–11: Aug. 4, 2012.
