Stage to PageThe Prom Celebrates Opening Night on BroadwayThe new musical comedy, about a group of Broadway eccentrics who infiltrate a conservative Midwest town, opened November 15.
By
Hannah Vine
November 16, 2018
The new musical comedy The Prom opened November 15 at the Longacre Theatre on Broadway, following previews that began October 23. Casey Nicholaw directs and choreographs the show, which features a book by his Aladdin collaborator Chad Beguelin and fellow Tony winner Bob Martin, music by Matthew Sklar, and lyrics by Beguelin.
Reprising their performances from the 2016 Atlanta world premiere are Tony winner Beth Leavel, Tony nominees Christopher Sieber and Brooks Ashmanskas, Caitlin Kinnunen, Isabelle McCalla, Angie Schworer, Josh Lamon, and Courtenay Collins. Joining them for the Broadway bow is Michael Potts.
Rounding out the ensemble are Mary Antonini, Courtney Balan, Gabi Campo, Jerusha Cavazos, Shelby Finnie, Josh Franklin, Fernell Hogan, Joomin Hwang, Sheldon Henry, David Josefsberg, Becca Lee, Wayne Mackins, Kate Marilley, Vasthy Mompoint, Anthony Norman, Drew Redington, Jack Sippel, Teddy Toye, Kalyn West, and Brittany Zeinstra.
Jamie Lloyd's award-winning London production of the Andrew Lloyd
Webber musical arrived at the St. James September 28 with four of its principal
players.