PORGY AND BESSLYSISTRATA JONES
You’ll have a ball at the blissfully funny new musical that gives Aristophanes’ classic comedy a sexy, 21st century twist. Showcasing an ingenious mix of hilarity, heart and hoops, it’s the winningest show on Broadway! Lyssie J. and her girl-power posse won’t “give it up” to their basketball playing boyfriends until they win a game—and ultimately find that abstinence truly does make the heart grow fonder! With its infectious original score, genre-defying choreography and a hysterical book from three-time Tony®-nominated playwright Douglas Carter Beane (The Little Dog Laughed), composer and lyricist Lewis Flinn (The Divine Sister) and Tony®-nominated director and choreographer Dan Knechtges (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) it’s no surprise that downtown’s sold-out sensation is now Broadway’s feel-good must-see hit!
Openign Night Cast Lindsay Nicole Chambers, Liz Mikel, Patti Murin, Josh Segarra, Jason Tam, Alexander Aguilar, Ato Blankson-Wood, Katie Boren, Kat Nejat, LaQuet Sharnell, Teddy Toye, Alex Wyse Understudies: Alexander Aguilar (Mick), LaVon Fisher-Wilson (Hetaira), Libby Servais (Lampito, Lysistrata Jones, Myrrhine, Robin), Charlie Sutton (‘Uardo, Cinesias, Harold, Xander), Barrett Wilbert Weed (Cleonice, Lampito, Myrrhine, Robin), Jared Zirilli (‘Uardo, Cinesias, Mick, Tyllis). Scenic Design by Allen Moyer; Costume Design by David C. Woolard and Thomas Charles LeGalley; Lighting Design by Michael Gottlieb; Sound Design by Tony Meola; Hair Design by Mark Adam Rampmeyer; Moving Light Programmer: David Arch; Associate Scenic Design: Jonathan Collins; Associate Costume Design: Matthew Pachtman; Associate Lighting Design: Craig Stelzenmuller; Associate Sound Design: Zach Williamson; Assistant Lighting Design: Jeremy Cunningham; Media Designer: Howard Werner
Director: Dan Knechtges | Choreographer: Dan Knechtges
*Already seen the show? Vote!Opening Night Production Credits
“An effervescent, tasty and surprisingly filling new musical with high-octane performances.” -Ben Brantley, The New York Times
“A genuine delight! With such irresistible humor and infectious energy, you can’t help but leave on an endorphin high.” -Roma Torre, NY1
“Flat-out showbiz ebullience!” -Adam Green, Vogue
“A good old-fashioned tease of a musical comedy—a naughty, bubbly, modern goof on Aristophanes.” -Scott Brown, New York Magazine
Category: Musical, Comedy, Original, Broadway
# of Performances: 56
First Preview : November 12, 2011
Opening Night : December 14, 2011
Closing Night : January 8, 2012
Opening Night Cast
Lindsay Nicole Chambers, Liz Mikel, Patti Murin, Josh Segarra, Jason Tam, Alexander Aguilar, Ato Blankson-Wood, Katie Boren, Kat Nejat, LaQuet Sharnell, Teddy Toye, Alex Wyse
219 West 48th Street
WALTER KERR THEATRE
