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On The Town

First Preview: Sep 20, 2014
Opening Date: Sep 20, 2014
Closing Date: Sep 6, 2015
Running Time: 02:25
On The Town

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Playing @
Lyric Theatre
214 West 43rd Street, New York City, NY 10036
American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer, Misty Copeland, joins the cast as Ivy Smith from August 25 to September 6. 
ONLY 12 PERFORMANCES!


With the biggest orchestra on Broadway and a 30-member cast of New York's most talented singers and dancers, ON THE TOWN  tells the story of three wide-eyed sailors on a whirlwind musical tour of the city that never sleeps. With just 24 hours of shore leave, they’re eager to experience all that New York City has to offer… including a chance to discover love with the girl of their dreams.

Directed by Tony® winner JOHN RANDO (Urinetown, A Christmas Story) and choreographed by Emmy® winner JOSHUA BERGASSE ("Smash"), this big, brassy musical comedy features a beloved LEONARD BERNSTEIN score, lyrics by COMDEN AND GREEN, and breathtaking dancing inspired by the original JEROME ROBBINS choreography. 

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY & THURSDAY @ 7 PM
WEDNESDAY thru SATURDAY @  8 PM
WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY @  2 PM
SUNDAY @ 3 PM
BroadwayMusicalFamily
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 13
Audience Advisory: Misty Copeland will not be performing on Saturday and Sunday evenings.

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Full-price tickets:

$45.00 - $156.00

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Reviews

  • CARRIED AWAY BY THE SIGHTS! LIGHTS! NIGHTS! IN ‘ON THE TOWN,’ THE CITY IS CANDY-COLORED HEAVEN

    ----New York Times
  • THE 1944 HIT THAT PUT LEONARD BERNSTEIN, JEROME ROBBINS, BETTY COMDEN AND ADOLPH GREEN ON THE BROADWAY MAP GETS A SPIRITED REVIVAL COURTESY OF DIRECTOR JOHN RANDO AND A FINE CAST

    ------Hollywood Reporter
  • REVIVAL IS A LOVE SONG TO NEW YORK CITY WITH A GREAT CAST, CLASSIC SCORE BY LEONARD BERNSTEIN AND WONDERFUL DANCING

    -----New York Daily News
  • CARRIED AWAY BY THE SIGHTS! LIGHTS! NIGHTS! IN ‘ON THE TOWN,’ THE CITY IS CANDY-COLORED HEAVEN

    ----New York Times

Accessibility

  • Box Office

    The box office has two locations, one on 42nd Street and one on 43rd Street. Both are on street level and feature one counter that is at an accessible height.
  • Curb Ramps

    There are curb ramps available at the corner of 42nd Street and 7th Avenue as well as 42nd Street and 8th Avenue.
  • Restroom

    There is one accessible restroom in the house left entrance vestibule. Additional accessible restrooms are located on the dress circle level.
  • Elevator/Escalator

    An elevator is available on the 42nd Street side of the venue that can be used to access the dress circle level.
  • Entrance

    There are entrances to the Lyric Theatre on 42nd and 43rd Street, with a preferred accessible entrance on 42nd Street. Entrance to the building is at street level.
  • Visual Assistance

    Vision seats are available for purchase please dial 212-556-4700 and follow the prompts for Accessibility information.
  • Folding Armrests

    Transferable seats are available in select orchestra and dress circle locations. These seats can be arranged by dialing 212-556-4700 and following the prompts for Accessibility information.
  • Water Fountain

    None
  • Wheelchair Info

    Patrons requiring wheelchair accessible seats can purchase tickets online at HarryPotterBroadway.com or by calling 855-551-9777.

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