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Photo Coverage: ON THE TOWN Closing Night Party

By: Nov. 24, 2008
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On the Town, the opening production of New York City Center's 2008-09 Encores! season, opened, November 19th and played a final performance on Sunday November 23rd. On the Town, the first Broadway musical written by Betty Comden and Adolph Green with a score by Leonard Bernstein, was directed by John Rando with music direction by Todd Ellison and choreography by Warren Carlyle. BroadwayWorld's cameras joined the starry cast at the closing night party!

On the Town, with music by Leonard Bernstein and book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green based on an idea by Jerome Robbins, was inspired by Robbins' 1944 ballet, "Fancy Free." Although much of the original choreography has been lost, Robbins did restage three numbers for Jerome Robbins' Broadway in 1989.   Carlyle will reproduce the original Robbins' choreography for three numbers: "New York, New York," "Ya Got Me," and "Times Square Ballet."  Scott Wise, who won the Tony Award for his performance in Jerome Robbins' Broadway, will assist Mr. Carlyle in reconstructing the choreography.

The cast included Justin BohonChristian BorleMichael CumpstyJessica Lee Goldyn,Leslie KritzerAndrea MartinJulyana SoelistyoJennifer Laura Thompson and Tony Yazbeck, with Lawrence Alexander, Andrea Beasom, Kristine Bendul, Tanya Birl, Angie Canuel, John Carroll, Rachel ColoffMichael CusumanoSusan DerryEmilee Dupre,Autumn HurlbertRyan JacksonMary MacLeodMonica L. PattonAdam PerrySteve Schepis, Geno Segers, Charlie SuttonKevin VortmannPrice WaldmanJ.D. Websterand Ashley Yeater.

Set in wartime 1944, On the Town chronicles the adventures of three sailors (Justin BohonChristian Borle and Tony Yazbeck) on a 24-hour shore leave in New York City. Their fabulous day-long journey is spurred by a search for sailor Gabey's dream girl, "Miss Turnstiles." Along the way, each sailor falls in love with a woman, and with New York City itself.

Photos by Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.

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On The Town After Party Time!

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Christian Borle signs "in"!

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Warren Carlyle

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Sheldon Harnick

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Sheldon Harnick and his wife

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The Ladies of the chorus

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Sam Underwood

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Sam Underwood

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Jeff Hochhauser, Melanie Herman and Sam Underwood

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Leslie Kritzer

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Leslie Kritzer

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Justin Bohon

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Justin Bohon

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Justin Bohon and Leslie Kritzer

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Justin Bohon and Leslie Kritzer

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Geno Segers

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Michael Cumpsty

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Julyana Soelistyo & Michael Cumpsty

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Julyana Soelistyo & Michael Cumpsty

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Jennifer Laura Thompson

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Jennifer Laura Thompson and Michael Cumpsty

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Jennifer Laura Thompson and Michael Cumpsty

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Jennifer Laura Thompson & Christian Borle

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Jennifer Laura Thompson & Christian Borle

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Jennifer Laura Thompson & Christian Borle

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Jennifer Laura Thompson & Christian Borle

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Jessica Lee Goldyn

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Jessica Lee Goldyn

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Jessica Lee Goldyn

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Jessica Lee Goldyn

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Andrea Martin

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Andrea Martin

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Lenora Nemetz and Andrea Martin

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Leslie Kritzer and Andrea Martin

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Leslie Kritzerand Andrea Martin

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Andrea Martin and Jessica Lee Goldyn

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Andrea Martin and Jessica Lee Goldyn

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Andrea Martin and Jessica Lee Goldyn

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Tony Yazbeck

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Jessica Lee Goldyn and Tony Yazbeck

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Jessica Lee Goldyn and Tony Yazbeck

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Jessica Lee Goldyn and Tony Yazbeck

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Christian Borle, Tony Yazbeck and Justin Bohon

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Christian Borle, Tony Yazbeck and Justin Bohon

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Christian Borle, Tony Yazbeck and Justin Bohon

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Tony Yazbeck, Jessica Lee Goldyn, Jennifer Laura Thompson and Christian Borle

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Tony Yazbeck, Jessica Lee Goldyn, Jennifer Laura Thompson and Christian Borle







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