Take Cover! Roger Bart, Kerry Butler, Adam Pascal, Faith Prince, Seth Rudetsky and More to Bring DISASTER! to Broadway This Spring

Duck and cover, make it to high ground, stop, drop and roll, batten down the hatches -- prepare to weather the storm! BroadwayWorld has learned that the new musical Disaster! will begin performances on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 and officially open on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street).

DISASTER! stars Tony Award winner Roger Bart (You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown), Tony Award nominee Kerry Butler (Xanadu), three-time Tony Award nominee Kevin Chamberlin (The Addams Family), Tony Award nominee Adam Pascal (Rent), Tony Award winner Faith Prince (Guys & Dolls), Drama Desk Award winner Rachel York (Victor/Victoria), three-time Emmy Award nominee Seth Rudetsky (SiriusXM's "Seth's Big Fat Broadway"), Drama Desk Award nominee Jennifer Simard (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Max Crumm (Grease) and Lacretta Nicole.

DISASTER! is directed by Jack Plotnick with a book by Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick, and choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter (School of Rock)

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the theatre comes Broadway's new musical comedy Disaster! Earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos and rampant wildlife can't stop an outrageous cast of characters from dancing, gambling and singing the night away aboard New York's first floating casino and discothéque.DISASTER! features some of the most memorable pop, rock and disco hits of the 1970's, including "Hot Stuff," "I Am Woman," "Knock On Wood," "Daybreak" and more.

DISASTER! will feature scenic design by Tony Award nominee Tobin Ost (Newsies), costume design by six- time Tony Award winner William Ivey Long (The Producers, Hairspray) and lighting design by Tony Award winner Jeff Croiter (Peter and the Starcatcher).

Additional cast and design team will be announced shortly.

Tickets for Disaster! will go on sale exclusively for Citi Card Members beginning Monday, November 9, 2015. Citi Card Members will have access to the Citi Presale event beginning Monday, November 9 at 10:00am EST and will continue to have exclusive access through Monday, November 16 at 9:59am EST by visiting www.citiprivatepass.com.

Beginning Monday, November 16, 2015 Disaster! tickets will be available through Audience Rewards (www.AudienceRewards.com), Broadway's official rewards program, for a presale event through Friday, November 20 at 9:59am. Members of the program will be able to purchase tickets and earn Audience Rewards Bonus Points through Friday, November 20 at 9:59am.

Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, November 20, 2015 at 10:00am and will be available by visiting www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 877.250.2929.

DISASTER! is produced by Robert Ahrens, Mickey Liddell/LD Entertainment, Hunter Arnold, James Wesley and Jim Burba & Bob Hayes in association with Katherine McGregor, Mary J. Davis and Stephen CuUnjieng.

DISASTER! debuted at New York's Triad Theatre on January 22, 2012, and ran through March 25, 2012. The critically-acclaimed musical comedy moved Off-Broadway to St. Luke's Theatre, where it played from October 14, 2013 through April 11, 2014, topping many "Best of 2013" lists include The Daily News' "Theater's 10 Best of 2013" and Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's Entertainment Weekly "Must List."

For more information visit www.DisasterMusical.com, like on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/DisasterMusical, or follow on Twitter and Instagram at @DisasterMusical.

ABOUT THE CAST:

ROGER BART (Tony). Broadway: Young Frankenstein, The Frogs, The Producers, (Tony & Drama Desk Nominations), You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Tony Award & Drama Desk Award), Triumph Of Love, Big River. Film credits include: Speech & Debate, Trumbo, How To Build A Better Boy, Last Vegas, Smiley, Law Abiding Citizen, Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay, American Gangster, Hostel: Part II, The Producers, The Stepford Wives, The Insider, Hercules (singing voice- Hercules). Television, most notably: Desperate Housewives (George Williams), Revenge (Mason Treadwell), How I Met Your Mother, Episodes, 30 Rock, The Event, Political Animals, The Lost Room, Bram and Alice, and currently Graves on (EPIX).

KERRY BUTLER (Marianne) was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress for Xanadu. Other Broadway credits include Beauty and the Beast, Catch Me If You Can, Rock of Ages, Little Shop of Horrors, Hairspray, Les Miserable, Blood Brothers and The Best Man. Off-Broadway she performed at Playwrights Horizon in The Call, and recently played Hillary Clinton in Clinton the Musical. She has a solo album entitled "Faith Trust and Pixie Dust." TV/film credits include "The Mindy Project," "30 Rock," "Cupid," "Lipstick Jungle," "Law and Order SVU," "Borough of Kings," "Rescue Me," "One Life to Live" and "Twins" (pilot).

KEVIN CHAMBERLIN (Maury) has received three Tony Award nominations and three Drama Desk nominations for his starring roles on Broadway as Horton the Elephant in Seussical, Charlie in Dirty Blonde and Uncle Fester in The Addams Family. Other Broadway credits include The Ritz, Chicago, Triumph of Love, My Favorite Year and Abe Lincoln In Illinois. At City Center's Encores: Stairway to Paradise, One Touch of Venus and Ziegfeld Follies of 1938. Off Broadway: Smoke on the Mountain at The Lamb's Theater, Wonder of the World at MTC, Juno at The Vineyard, Wiseguys and Dirty Blonde at New York Theater Workshop. In Los Angeles, Kevin directs for Disney Channel and most recently starred in productions of Hair and Spamalot at the Hollywood Bowl. Film credits include Die Hard With A Vengeance, Taking Woodstock, Road to Perdition, Lucky Number Slevin, Suspect Zero, In and Out, Christmas With The Kranks, TV: "Modern Family," "Heroes," "Law & Order SVU," "nip/tuck," "Frasier." Kevin currently stars as Bertram in Disney Channel's hit sitcom, "Jessie."

ADAM PASCAL (Chad) starred as the original Roger Davis in the Off-Broadway, Broadway and London Productions of Rent and went to play the original Radames in Broadway's Aida. He starred as the final Emcee in the Roundabout's Broadway Production of Cabaret, played Huey Calhoun in Broadway's Memphis and, most recently. played Billy Flynn in Broadway's long running hit Chicago. Adam can be heard on numerous cast album and movie soundtracks including Rent, School of Rock and Chess Live at The Royal Albert Hall, along with Josh Groban and Idina Menzel. He has 3 solo cd's, "Model Prisoner," "Civilian" and "Blinding Light." He is the co-owner along with his wife Cybele, of the Gluten and Allergen free packaged foods company CYBELE'S FREE TO EAT which can be found in thousands of supermarkets across the country.

FAITH PRINCE (Shirley). Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance as "Ms. Adelaide" in Guys and Dolls. Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations for A Catered Affair. Other Broadway credits include Annie, The Little Mermaid, Bells Are Ringing (Tony, DD, OCC noms), Nick & Nora (OCC Award), Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Tony, DD noms), Little Me, The Dead, and Noises Off. Faith starred in the world premiere of Terrence McNally's Unusual Acts of Devotion and in the national tour of Billy Elliott. In Chicago, Faith starred in the new musical version of First Wives Club. TV: "Scream Queens," "Galavant," "Melissa & Joey," "Drop Dead Diva," "CSI," "Huff," "Spin City," "Faith." Film: Our Very Own, Picture Perfect, Dave. Music: "Total Faith" released on Broadway Records.

RACHEL YORK (Jackie). Broadway: City of Angels, Les Mise?rables, Victor/Victoria, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Sly Fox; and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Television: Lucille Ball in the CBS movie, Lucy; "Frasier;" "Hannah Montana." National Tours: Reno Sweeny in Anything Goes; Guenevere in Camelot; and Lilli Vanessi/Kate in Kiss Me, Kate (US Tour and London's West End). Off-Broadway: The Best Is Yet to Come; Putting It Together; Dessa Rose; Gentlemen Prefer Blondes; Little Me. In concert: New York Pops; the National Symphony; Los Angeles Philharmonic; the San Francisco Symphony; the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra among others. For more information, please visit her on the web at www.rachelyork.com. Twitter: @theRachelYork

SETH RUDETSKY (Co-Writer; Ted Scheider) is the afternoon Broadway host on SiriusXM radio. NYC credits include Sheldon in the Roundabout's revival of The Ritz and starring opposite Sutton Foster in the Actors Fund benefit performance of They're Playing Our Song. He has three Emmy nominations for his work as a comedy writer on "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" and Random House just published his recent comedic fiction book "The Rise And Fall Of A Theater Geek". As a musician, he's played piano for 15 Broadway shows and does concerts across the country with stars like Audra McDonald, Patti LuPone and Vanessa Williams.

JENNIFER SIMARD (Sister Mary Downy) is a four time Drama Desk and two time Drama League nominee who is pleased to reprise her nominated performance as Sr. Mary Downy on Broadway! This is the last role her mother saw her do and is dedicated to her memory. Broadway debut: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee opposite Mo Rocca. Recent film: Sisters starring Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. Recent TV: guest star as Janie Mullaby on "The Good Wife." See more at www.jennifersimard.com.

MAX CRUMM (Scott) is best known for winning the reality television show "Grease: You're the One That I Want!" and subsequently starring in the Broadway revival as Danny Zuko. Max was recently seen as Matt in The Fantasticks, Scott in Disaster! and in the NY Times Critics' Pick F#%king Up Everyhing Off- Broadway, where he played Christian Mohammed Schwartzelberg. Other credits include Jersey Shoresical at the Fringe Festival and the hit film Easy A. Also, he has a labrador named Birdie. @MaxCrumm

LACRETTA NICOLE (Levora) feels blessed to be making her Broadway debut in Disaster! Select credits: National Tours: The Book of Mormon (Latter Day), Buddy Holly. Regional: A Wrinkle in Time (Coterie), Legally Blonde (Barter), All Shook Up (FRP), Ragtime (PCS), Avenue Q (Barter) Hairspray (Broadway Rose). Opera: Carmen (Carmen), Gianni Schicchi (Zita), The Theory of Everything (Nightclub Singer, Pa'qo). Guest Soloist: Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra, The Amanda McBroom Project. Workshops: Disaster! The Musical, This One Girl's Story (Gayfest), Street Lights (Joe Drymala) Harlem Ladies... (York Theatre). Television: "Street Revenge" ("Law & Order: SVU"), "Game Over" ("30 Rock").

JACK PLOTNICK (Co-Writer; Director) has a BFA in musical theater from Carnegie-Mellon and directed the Off-Broadway production of Disaster! He co-wrote and directed the Sony Pictures feature film Space Station 76. He produced, directed and acted on the Lifetime TV series Lovespring International. Jack executive produced and starred in the award-winning feature film Girls Will Be Girls. As an actor, he has appeared in countless TV shows and features (102 credits on IMDb) with recurring/series regular roles on The Mentalist, Buffy, Reno 911, Drawn Together, Ellen and Action. Jack's acting workshops are highly acclaimed. Download his free e-book for actors at www.JackPlotnick.com.

JOANN M. HUNTER (Choreographer) has 20 Broadway shows to her credit as either a choreographer, associate choreographer, or performer. Choreography includes: Broadway: School Of Rock, On A Clear Day You Can See Forever and Broadway Bounds. Regional: Harmony by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman (LA Drama Critics, Suzi Bass: Best Choreography nom, Broadway World: Best Choroegraphy) and the world premiere of The Nutty Professor by Rupert Holmes and Marvin Hamlisch. Off-Broadway: Love/Sick by John Cariani (Royal Family Prod), Dedalus Lounge (Royal Family Prod), Grease (PMP), Oliver (PMP), Curtains (PMP). US National Tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. She has directed Debra Monk in her one woman show Totally Hot and A Little Dirty and Drama League Galas honoring Angela Lansbury, Kristen Chenoweth and Neil Patrick Harris. As an Associate Choreographer, Broadway: Spring Awakening, Curtains, The Wedding Singer, and All Shook Up. For ABT: Petrouchka. As a perfomer she has 12 Broadway shows to her credit. She is currently in development of a rock musical based on the life of Genya Raven and her own piece conceived, written and to be choreographed about two pro football players and their loss of physical and emotional identity.

TOBIN OST (Scenic Design) Broadway credits include: Newsies (set design - Tony nomination for Best Set Design of a Musical); Jekyll & Hyde (set and costume design); Bonnie & Clyde (set and costume design); The Philanthropist (costume design) and Brooklyn - the Musical (costume design). Off-Broadway credits include: Nightingale (set design); Grace (set design); The Overwhelming (costume Design); Zanna- Don't! (co-set and costume design); Almost Heaven (costume design) and Fighting Words (set design). Selected Regional credits include: Harmony (set and costume design - Ahmanson and Alliance Theaters); Emma and Himself and Nora (set design - Old Globe Theatre); Freedom's Song, Violet, The Civil War and Shenandoah (set design - Ford's Theatre) and Nightingale and Pippin (set design -- Mark Taper Forum.)

WILLIAM IVEY LONG (Costume Design). Disaster! marks Mr. Long's 71st Broadway design. Select credits include Chicago (now in its 19th year); On the Twentieth Century, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Grey Gardens, The Producers, The Boy from Oz, Hairspray, Cabaret, Crazy for You, Guys and Dolls, A Christmas Carol, Six Degrees of Separation, Lend Me a Tenor, Nine. Mr. Long has been nominated for 15 Tony Awards, winning 6 times. He was inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame in 2005, and was elected Chairman of The American Theatre Wing in June, 2012. www.williamiveylong.com.

JEFF CROITER (Lighting Design) Broadway credits include Something Rotten!; Penn and Teller; Newsies; Peter and the Starcatcher (Tony Award); Mothers and Sons; A Time to Kill; Soul Doctor; Jekyll and Hyde; The Anarchist; The Performers; The Pee-wee Herman Show; Next Fall; and Kiki & Herb. Other New York: Gigantic; Mercury Fur; Parade; King Lear, Comedy of Errors, Loves Labors Lost, Much Ado About Nothing (Shakespeare in the Park); Fly By Night; Old Jews Telling Jokes; Last Five Years; Love Loss and What I Wore; A Lie of the Mind; Ordinary Days; Almost, Maine; The Voysey Inheritance; The Internationalist; and Jennifer Muller/The Works.