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The Prom Opens on Broadway November 15
Casey Nicholaw directs and choreographs the new musical comedy, about a group of Broadway eccentrics who infiltrate a conservative, Midwest town.
Let the dancing commence: The Prom has made it to Broadway. The new musical comedy opens November 15 at the Longacre Theatre, following previews that began October 23. Casey Nicholaw directs and choreographs the show, which features a book by his Aladdin collaborator, Chad Beguelin, and fellow Tony winner Bob Martin, music by Matthew Sklar, and lyrics by Beguelin.
The musical, directed and choreographed by Nicholaw, tells the story of an Indiana high schooler barred from bringing her girlfriend to the prom—and the group of eccentric Broadway folk who infiltrate the town in an earnest, misguided attempt to fight the injustice.
Watch: BETH LEAVEL, CASEY NICHOLAW, AND MORE ON FINDING THE HEART IN THE ABSURDITY OF THE PROM
Reprising their performances from the 2016 Atlanta world premiere are Tony winner
Beth Leavel, Tony nominees
Christopher Sieber and
Brooks Ashmanskas,
Caitlin Kinnunen, Isabelle McCalla, Angie Schworer, Josh Lamon, and Courtenay Collins. Joining them for the Broadway bow is Michael Potts.
Rounding out the ensemble are Mary Antonini, Courtney Balan, Gabi Campo, Jerusha Cavazos, Shelby Finnie, Josh Franklin, Fernell Hogan, Joomin Hwang, Sheldon Henry, David Josefsberg, Becca Lee, Wayne Mackins, Kate Marilley, Vasthy Mompoint, Anthony Norman, Drew Redington, Jack Sippel, Teddy Toye, Kalyn West, and Brittany Zeinstra.
Read: SHE AUDITIONED TO PLAY A CHEERLEADER IN THE PROM BUT SNAGGED THE LEAD INSTEAD
A cast recording will drop on digital platforms December 14 ahead of a January 11, 2019, physical release.
