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The Prom

First Preview: Oct 23, 2018
Opening Date: Oct 23, 2018
Closing Date: Aug 11, 2019
Running Time: 02:25
The Prom

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Playing @
Longacre Theatre
220 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036
The Prom, Broadway’s new musical comedy—with issues—follows four Broadway stars on a hilarious mission to change the world and get a little publicity for themselves.

So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town Indiana prom—and the press is involved—they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny.

Now, Broadway’s brassiest are coming to join the fight and they are ready to kick-ball-change the world in this new musical about inspiring people to accept their differences, being the star you were always meant to be, and that immortal truth: There’s no business like getting in other people’s business.
BroadwayMusical
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 10

Performance Schedule

TUESDAY & THURSDAY @ 7 PM
WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY @ 8 PM
WEDNESDA & SATURDAY @ 2 PM
SUNDAY @ 3 PM


Music
  • Matthew Sklar

Lyrics
  • Chad Beguielin

Book
  • Bob Martin & Chad Beguelin

Director
  • Casey Nicholaw

Choreography
  • Casey Nicholaw

TDF Tickets Offers:

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Full-price tickets:

$59.00 - $159.00

Lottery & Rush

$40  - general rush tickets (including the $2 facility fee) will be available at the Longacre Theatre box office when it opens for that day’s performance(s) beginning Tuesday, October 23rd. Limited to two tickets per person, tickets are subject to availability. Cast and major credit cards are accepted.

Reviews

  • If Forbidden Broadway and the John Hughes teen films that ruled the '80s had a queer baby, it might look something like the frothy new musical comedy, The Prom. That means the show is one part satire, packed with delicious theatrical in-jokes delivered with aplomb by game stage veterans playing caricatures of themselves; and one part inclusivity teaching moment, reminding us there's a place for everyone beneath the Mylar balloons at a high school dance, even in conservative Indiana.
  • NYT Critic's Pick 
    The Prom is such a joyful hoot. With its kinetic dancing, broad mugging and belty anthems, it makes you believe in musical comedy again
  • While the ongoing zany homage succeeds in keeping us entertained, the real achievement is that by the end of the night I truly cared what was to become of the central characters peopling the real town that emerges from the glitz
  • If Forbidden Broadway and the John Hughes teen films that ruled the '80s had a queer baby, it might look something like the frothy new musical comedy, The Prom. That means the show is one part satire, packed with delicious theatrical in-jokes delivered with aplomb by game stage veterans playing caricatures of themselves; and one part inclusivity teaching moment, reminding us there's a place for everyone beneath the Mylar balloons at a high school dance, even in conservative Indiana.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Info

    Two (2) ADA compliant viewing locations with companion seating. Transfer optional.
  • Seating

    Accessible seating is located on the ground floor. Mezzanine, balcony and lower level reached only by stairs.
  • Elevator/Escalator

    There are no elevators or escalators at this theatre.
  • Parking

    Valet parking garage: Across street at Holiday Inn Hotel (on Broadway between 48th & 49th Sts.) No vans.
  • Curb Ramps

    SE corner of 48th St. & 8th Ave.; (0.5" lip) SW corner of 48th St. & Broadway.
  • Entrance

    Double doors in series: 1st set has one automatic door (35") from 48th Street to Ticket Lobby with push-button control and ramp; 2nd set (each 26", each attended by ushers) to Orchestra.
  • Box Office

    Ticket Lobby. Counter 46". Accessible pass-through with writing shelf at 32". Assistance available.
  • Restroom

    Unisex: Third floor above balcony, accessible by elevator only. ADA compliant. Door 33". Stall 108" x 99". Commode 17". Grab bars.
  • Water Fountain

    Ticket lobby. Spout 36".
  • Telephone

    Ticket lobby. Coin slot 54". Cord 30". Volume control. With TTY and electric outlet.
  • Assisted Listening System

    Occasional sign language interpreted performances.
  • Folding Armrests

    Eleven row-end seats with folding armrests.

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