Melody Star | 18 Sep 2014 2:31 PM PDT
Fifteen years ago doors closed on the revival of the play ‘On the Town‘ which featured Jesse Tyler Ferguson in the role of Chip. Now fifteen years later, the show is returning to Broadway. in another revival, opening October 16, 2014 at the Lyric Theater. See below for full cast and creative team.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson starred in the role of Chip in 1998-1999 for the revival of “On the Town’ at the George Gershwin Theater. Photo: on Instagram
On the Town was created by Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden, Adolph Green and Jerome Robbins. Marking the 70th year anniversary of the musical, it will be produced by Howard and Janet Kagan,opening in October at Broadway’s Lyric Theatre (most recently known as the Foxwoods Theatre), after the Lyric undergoes renovations. The Lyric Theatre is owned by Ambassador Theatre Group and the historic theatre was created from a combination of the original Apollo Theater and the original Lyric Theatre that stood on the site. The Tony-award winning John Rando will be directing the play. Choreography will be under the helm of Joshua Bergasse.
“This classic Broadway theatre, right on 42nd Street in the heart of Times Square, is the perfect spot, and now is the perfect time to bring this big, brassy musical comedy back to The Great White Way. ” — Howard and Janet Kagan
“The Bronx is up, the Battery’s down, and three sailors are hoping to get just a little bit lucky on their one day of leave in the Big Apple,” according to press notes. “From the Brooklyn Navy Yard and Coney Island to Times Square and Carnegie Hall, On the Town zigzags through New York City as the sailors and the three high-spirited young women they meet chase love, dreams, and each other during an unforgettable day in the city that never sleeps.” — press notes from the original production.
‘On the Town’ Revival to be at the Lryic Theatre in October 16, 2014 Photo: backstage.com
Full Cast and Creative Team
Cast
| Gabey | Tony Yazbeck |
| Chip | Jay Armstrong Johnson |
| Ozzie | Clyde Alves |
| Hildy | Alysha Umphress |
| Ivy Smith | Megan Fairchild |
| Claire | Elizabeth Stanley |
| Madame Dilly | Jackie Hoffman |
| Judge Pitkin | Michael Rupert |
| Lucy Schmeeler | Allison Guinn |
Creative Team
| Music | Leonard Bernstein |
| Book and Lyrics | Betty Comden and Adolph Green |
| Director | John Rando |
| Choreographer | Joshua Bergasse |
| Based on the ballet by | Jerome Robbins |
| Set Designer | Beowulf Boritt |
| Lighting Designer | Jason Lyons |
| Costume Designer | Jess Goldstein |
| Sound Designer | Kai Harada |
