The iconic musical created by , , and officially opened Oct. 16, 2014, following previews Sept. 20 at the Lyric (formerly the Foxwoods and the Ford Center for the Performing Arts).
The production, which marks the 70th anniversary of the classic musical, is directed by Tony winner , who helmed the recent, critically acclaimed City Center Encores! and Barrington Stage productions of On the Town. It also features choreography by , who choreographed the Barrington Stage production and is making his Broadway debut as a choreographer with this show.
The cast is headed by , and as the sailors on 24-hour shore leave who take on the Big Apple; , and as who steal their hearts; and in the role of Madame Dilly with Tony Award winner as Judge Pitkin, as Lucy Schmeeler, Tony nominee and . The ensemble comprises Chip Abbott, , , , Julius Carter, Peter Chursin, , , , , , , , , Skye Mattox, , , , Christopher Vo, and .
"The Bronx is up, the Battery's down, and three sailors are hoping to get just a little bit lucky on their one day of leave in the Big Apple," according to press notes. "From the Brooklyn Navy Yard and Coney Island to Times Square and Carnegie Hall, On the Town zigzags through New York City as the sailors and the three high-spirited young women they meet chase love, dreams, and each other during an unforgettable day in the city that never sleeps."
The score features the standards 鈥淣ew York, New York,鈥� 鈥淚 Can Cook Too,鈥� 鈥淟onely Town鈥� and 鈥淪ome Other Time鈥� and are being played with their original orchestrations, performed by what is the largest orchestra on Broadway, with 28 musicians led by musical director .
The production also has scenic and projection design by Tony winner , lighting design by Drama Desk nominee , costume design by Tony Award winner , sound design by Tony nominee and hair and makeup design by Leah Loukas.
On the Town is produced by Howard & Janet Kagan, Severn Partners Entertainment, Bruce Robert Harris & Jack W. Batman, Nigel Lythgoe, Paula Marie Black, Michael J. Moritz Jr., Ambassador Theatre Group, //, Dominick Laruffa Jr. & Rob Hinderliter, & , Kim Schall, Michael Rubenstein, Margie & Bryan Weingarten, Allan & Adam Gordon, LGP Theatrical, Matt Ross/Ben Feldman, Pamela Cooper and .
The Broadway revival is also offering the first-ever mobile lottery system. TodayTix allows those interested to enter the mobile lottery via the app, available in the App Store or Google Play Store. The entry period begins each day at midnight and continues until winners are notified via push notification three-to-four hours before the selected performance begins. Winners will be offered the opportunity to purchase $20 tickets and can pick up their tickets from the uniformed TodayTix concierge outside of the theatre. Lottery tickets and seat locations are subject to availability.
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