Theater BROADWAY
NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
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Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; greatcometbroadway.com
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MUSICAL SPECTACLE
Concierge Choice Award Winner/Nominee
KINKY BOOTS
(Opened 11/14/16) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) While visiting Moscow awaiting the return of her fiancé, Natasha’s position in society is compromised after being seduced by Anatole. But lonely outsider Pierre’s, (Josh Groban), love may prove key to her redemption. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; kinkybootsthemusical.com
ON YOUR FEET!
2013 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 4/24/13) (2 hrs., 25 mins.) Inspired by a true story and the film of the same name—with music by Cyndi Lauper and book by Tony winner Harvey Fierstein—the story follows Charlie Price, heir to a nearly bankrupt shoe factory. Unlikely inspiration to saving the family business comes to Charlie via Lola, a drag entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, the two discover that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world. Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
(Opened 11/5/15) (2 hrs., 15 mins.) The story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, two amazing individuals who believed in their talent, their music and each other, and became an international sensation. Get ready to dance to the smash hits “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You,” “1-2-3,” “Live For Loving You,” “Conga,” and more! Tues. & Thurs., 7; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (Thru 8/20)
THE LION KING
Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., 866-870-2717; disneyonbroadway.com 1998 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 11/13/97) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) This stage adapation of Disney’s animated hit, The Lion King is a treasure trove of stunning visual magic created by Julie Taymor. It follows the story of the young lion prince, Simba, living in the flourishing African Pride Land and his unlikely boon companions, his villainous uncle Scar, and his journey from precocious cub to king of the jungle. Call or visit website for playing schedule.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Majestic Theatre, 247 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; thephantomoftheopera.com 1988 Tony, Best Musical (Opened 1/26/88) (2 hrs., 30 mins.) One of Broadway’s greatest attractions, Gaston Leroux’s thriller about a young soprano and the mysterious figure who loves her has achieved legendary status! Now’s the time to experience—or re-experience—Andrew Lloyd Webber’s haunting “Music of the Night.” Exquisitely produced and performed, this is truly theatre at its finest. Mon. & Wed.-Sat., 8; Tues., 7; Thurs. & Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in schedule.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
MARVIN’S ROOM
American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., 212-719-1300; roundabouttheatre.org (Opened 6/29/17) (2 hrs., 15 mins.) Lee has been raising her teenage son while her estranged sister Bessie has her hands full with their elderly father and his soap opera-obsessed sister. Now the women are about to reunite after 18 years. Can they become a family in time to make plans and amends? Tues.-Sat., 8; Wed., Sat. & Sun., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; broadwaygoeswrong.com (Opened 4/2/17) (2 hrs.) It’s opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor, a 1920s whodunit with a ramshackle set, leading lady with a concussion, and a corpse that can’t play dead. It’s a classic murder mystery... and it’s a mystery how it ever got to Broadway! Tues.-Thurs., 7; Fri. & Sat., 8; Sun., 7:30; Sat., 2; Sun., 3. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
Please Note: Posted Closing Dates Are Subject to Change.
MISS SAIGON
Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway (bet. 52nd & 53rd Sts.) 212-239-6200; saigonbroadway.com (Opened 3/23/17) (2 hrs., 40 mins.) Set in 1975 during the final days of the American occupation of Saigon, this revival is an epic love story about the relationship between John, an American GI, and Kim, a young Vietnamese woman. Orphaned by war, 17-year-old Kim is forced to work as a bar girl in a sleazy Saigon nightclub owned by a notorious wheeler-dealer known as “The Engineer.” John buys his friend Chris the services of Kim for the night — a night that will change their lives forever. Mon. & Wed.-Sat., 8; Tues., 7; Wed. & Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule.
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Marquis Theatre, 46th St. bet. Broadway & 8th Ave., 877-250-2929; OnYourFeetMusical.com
PRINCE OF BROADWAY Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; manhattantheatreclub.com Legendary director Harold Prince, winner of 21 Tonys and the force behind countless hit musicals, celebrates his 60 year career in a show of fully staged hits from West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Cabaret, Evita, Company, Phantom of the Opera and more. Mon.-Wed., 7; Thurs.Sat., 8; Wed. & Sat., 2. Call or visit website for variations in playing schedule. (From 8/3)
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