The Harder They Come the story of Ivan, a young singer who arrives in Kingston, Jamaica, eager to become a star. After falling in love and cutting a record deal with a powerful music mogul, Ivan soon learns that the game is rigged, and as he becomes increasingly defiant, he finds himself in a battle that threatens not only his life, but the very fabric of Jamaican society.
Directed by Tony Taccone
Co-Directed by Sergio Trujillo
Choreographed by Edgar Godineaux
Music Supervision by Kenny Seymour
Cast Includes Jeannette Bayardelle, Shawn Bowers, Andrew Clarke, Jamal Christopher Douglas, Dana Marie Ingraham, Dominique Johnson, Chelsea-Ann Jones, Dudney Joseph Jr, Dwight Xavier Leslie, Morgan McGhee, Meecah, Jacob Ming-Trent, Alysha Morgan, Ken Robinson, Housso Semon
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Drama Desk Award | |||
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2023 | Outstanding Orchestrations | Nominee | |
2023 | Outstanding Choreography | Nominee |
Lucille Lortel Award | |||
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2023 | Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical | Nominee | |
2023 | Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical | Nominee | |
2023 | Outstanding Choreographer | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle | |||
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2023 | Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical | Winner | |
2023 | Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical | Nominee | |
2023 | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Nominee | |
2023 | Outstanding Choreography | Nominee |