The Prom (musical)

The Prom
Music Matthew Sklar
Lyrics Chad Beguelin
Book Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin
Basis Original concept by Jack Viertel
Premiere August 18, 2016: Atlanta, Georgia

The Prom is a musical with music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and a book by Beguelin and Bob Martin.[1] The musical made its world premiere at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia in 2016 and is expected to premiere on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre in October 2018.

Productions

Atlanta (2016)

The show played the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta from August 18 to September 25, 2016. Casey Nicholaw is the director and choreographer, with sets by Scott Pask, costumes by Ann Roth and Matthew Pachtman, lighting by Kenneth Posner and sound by Peter Hylenski.[2][3]

Broadway (2018)

The show is expected to begin previews at the Longacre Theatre on October 23, 2018, with an official opening on November 15, 2018.[4][5]

Overview

The musical takes place in a small town in Indiana, when a high school student is not permitted to bring her girlfriend to their prom. Several actors travel to Indiana to support the girls' cause.

Characters and Original Cast

Character Atlanta (2016) Broadway (2018)[6]
Barry Glickman Brooks Ashmanskas
Dee Dee Allen Beth Leavel
Trent Oliver Christopher Sieber
Emma Nolan Caitlin Kinnunen
Alyssa Greene Anna Grace Barlow Isabelle McCalla
Mr. Hawkins Martin Moran Michael Potts
Angie Dickinson Angie Schworer
Mrs. Greene Courtenay Collins
Sheldon Saperstein Josh Lamon

References

  1. ↑ Bryant, Kenzie (June 13, 2018). "First Look: The Prom Will Bring Gay Teen Romantic Farce to Broadway This Fall". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2018-06-22.
  2. ↑ Rizzo, Frank (2016-09-08). "Atlanta Theater Review: 'The Prom,' Directed by Casey Nicholaw". Variety. Retrieved 2018-06-22.
  3. ↑ Brock, Wendell (September 9, 2016). "'The Prom' has a date with Broadway". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 2018-06-22.
  4. ↑ McPhee, Ryan (October 20, 2017). "Musical Comedy The Prom Will Open on Broadway in 2018". Playbill. Retrieved 2018-06-22.
  5. ↑ Paulson, Michael (October 20, 2017). "'The Prom' Gets a Date for Broadway". The New York Times. Retrieved 2018-06-22.
  6. ↑ McPhee, Ryan (May 3, 2018). "Full Cast Set for Broadway's The Prom | Playbill". Playbill. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
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