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Run Time:
Two hours and 25 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: November 15, 2018
Closing: August 11, 2019

The Prom - 2018 Broadway History , Info & More


Longacre Theatre (Broadway)
220 West 48th Street New York, NY

THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE GETTING IN OTHER PEOPLE'S BUSINESS.

See the next hit from Broadway's Musical Comedy Dream Team - the geniuses behind The Book of Mormon, Aladdin, The Drowsy Chaperone, Elf, Mean Girls...must we go on?

What happens when four stars leave the bright lights of Broadway and take leading roles in a small-town controversy making national headlines? Big drama. Bigger laughs. And the biggest musical showstopper in years!

Starring Tony Award nominee Brooks Ashmanskas (Something Rotten!), Tony Award winner Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone) and two-time Tony Award nominee Christopher Sieber (Shrek) leading a cast of 27.

"COMIC GOLD! A LEGITIMATELY FUNNY CROWD-PLEASER THAT SENDS YOU OUT WITH A SMILE." - THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

"AS PURE A BROADWAY THRILL AS YOU CAN GET! THE PROM DESERVES THE CROWN! A JOYFUL NEW MUSICAL AND OUTRAGEOUS SHOWBIZ SATIRE THAT’S THE PERFECT BLEND OF SALT AND SWEET - ITS WIT, CRAFT AND HEART COUNT FOR A LOT." - THE OBSERVER

Casey Nicholaw directs and choreographs, with book by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin, music by Matthew Sklar, and lyrics by Chad Beguelin.


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In a Crowded Broadway Season, Queer Teen Love Story ‘The Prom’ Deserves the Crown
9 / 10

Had The Prom's creative team-book writers Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin and composer Matthew Sklar-limited the frame to this story of intolerance and resistance, it would be spinachly worthy and Trumpily relevant. But they wrap an outrageous showbiz satire around the earnest center, and the result is the perfect blend of salt and sweet. The tag line: Broadway Boomers try to save prom for a millennial lesbian who is totally embarrassed by them. A good premise executed well is the formula that wins here.

BWW Review: Brooks Ashmanskas Gives a Classic Musical Comedy Star Turn in Hilarious and Touching THE PROM
9 / 10

And along with all the laughter, there's a great deal of feeling in The Prom, a musical that helps prove there's no better spectacle on Broadway than inspired writing, terrific melodies, big enthusiastic performances and a production loaded with honest-to-goodness heart.

VIDEO: The Cast of THE PROM Performs 'You Happened' on THE VIEW
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 30, 2019


Caitlin Kinnunen and the cast of the Tony-nominated musical The Prom performed 'You Happened' on Thursday's episode of The View.

VIDEO/PHOTOS: THE PROM Cast is the Face of Kenneth Cole's Pride Initiative
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2019


The cast of the Broadway musical The Prom are the faces of the new Kenneth Cole Pride Initiative!

Photo Coverage: THE PROM'S Brooks Ashmanskas Receives Sardi's Portrait!
by Monroe George - May 29, 2019


The Prom's Brooks Ashmanskas was honored with a portrait at the iconic Sardi's yesterday, May 28.

DVR Alert: The Cast of THE PROM to Perform on THE VIEW
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 23, 2019


Set your DVRs, because ABC's The View has announced that on Friday, May 31 there will be a performance by the cast of Broadway's Tony®-nominated The Prom!

VIDEO: Caitlin Kinnunen and the Cast of THE PROM Perform 'Unruly Heart'
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 21, 2019


On Monday night's episode of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' Tony-nominated star Caitlin Kinnunen and the cast of 'The Prom' perform 'Unruly Heart' from their Broadway musical, now running at the Longacre Theatre.

TV: Watch BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge Make His Broadway Debut in THE PROM!
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2019


BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge has been covering the Broadway beat for 27 years. From rehearsals to curtain calls, dressing rooms to awards shows, he's been around for it all, sharing the magic of Broadway with the masses in his own singular way. This week, however, he celebrated a first.

DVR Alert: THE PROM to Perform on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 17, 2019


Get your DVRs ready - on Monday, May 20, the cast of Broadway's The Prom is set to perform on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert!

THE PROM's Becca Lee Takes Over Instagram Today!
by Linnae Medeiros - May 19, 2019


It's time to dance because The Prom's Becca Lee is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story tomorrow, May 20th! Be sure to tune in as Becca takes you behind the scenes of the show's special performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert! Life's no dress rehearsal, so you're not gonna want to miss this!

They Just Want to Sing with You! THE PROM Releases Vocal Selections
by Julie Musbach - May 9, 2019


The Broadway stage has always been a place for shows to push boundaries and address important issues facing society. From Rodgers and Hammerstein's iconic South Pacific, to the 90's smash hit Rent, many of these musicals have found success not just through their subject manner, but from great direction, music numbers, and overall performances. Hal Leonard now presents the vocal selections of the latest of these shows to hit Broadway: The Prom

VIDEO: Watch Tony Nominee Caitlin Kinnunen Belt Out THE PROM Anthem at GLAAD Media Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - May 7, 2019


Over the weekend, GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, welcomed Tony nominee Caitlin Kinnunen to perform The Prom's LGBTQ youth anthem 'Unruly Heart' with the NYC Youth Pride Chorus at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards.

Photo Flash: Chasten Buttigieg Stops By THE PROM
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2019


Last night, Chasten Buttigieg, Indiana theater teacher and husband of president hopeful Pete Buttigieg, made an appearance at The Prom! After the show he took photos with the cast. Check them out below!

BWW Interview: How THE PROM's Casey Nicholaw Made a Musical with a Message
by Nicole Rosky - April 26, 2019


Ever since Casey Nicholaw stepped off of the Beacon Theatre stage on June 12, 2011, his career has gone into hyperdrive. The director/choreographer, who won a Tony Award that year for his work on The Book of Mormon, went on to helm Mean Girls, Aladdin, Something Rotten! and Tuck Everlasting- three of which are still enjoying long Broadway runs.

THE PROM's Caitlin Kinnunen Will Perform 'Unruly Heart' at the GLAAD Media Awards
by Nicole Rosky - April 26, 2019


GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today that star of the Broadway LBGTQ-themed musical phenomenon "The Prom," Caitlin Kinnunen, will perform the show's LGBTQ youth anthem 'Unruly Heart' with the NYC Youth Pride Chorus at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

THE PROM to Perform at WorldPride Closing Ceremony
by Julie Musbach - April 23, 2019


BroadwayWorld has just learned that The Prom will perform at the WorldPride Closing Ceremony on June 30th in Times Square. Melissa Etheridge will headline the Closing Ceremony, which will also include performances by Jake Shears & MNEK. Additional talent will be announced in the weeks ahead.

BWW Interview: THE PROM's Christopher Sieber Talks Saving a Town and Building a Prom
by Julie Musbach - April 25, 2019


Christopher Sieber is taking the stage in the musical that's touching hearts and funny bones alike, The Prom. Sieber took a moment to speak with us about what it's like being part of such a relevant and heartfelt show alongside some of the biggest stars in the biz.

VIDEO: Beth Leavel Performs 'The Lady's Improving' from THE PROM on GMA
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 22, 2019


Tony award-winning actress Beth Leavel stopped by Good Morning America to perform her show-stopping hit, 'The Lady's Improving.'

THE PROM to Be Released as a Young Adult Novel
by Julie Musbach - April 22, 2019


Saundra Mitchell, author of over twenty books for tweens and teens, has written the YA novelization of the hit Broadway musical comedy, The Prom.

TV: Why Broadway is Getting Behind THE PROM on Stage and Screen!
by Nicole Rosky - April 10, 2019


Ryan Murphy was making it clear that last night belonged to The Prom. The six-time Emmy Award winner Ryan Murphy hosted a special performance of the hit show to benefit Hetrick Martin, GLAAD and The Trevor Project, and the performance was followed by an equally special curtain call announcement.

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Other Productions of The Prom

2016   Regional (US) World Premiere Production
Regional (US)
2018   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2021   US Tour First National Tour
US Tour

The Prom - 2018 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Brooks Ashmanskas
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Beth Leavel
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Bob Martin
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Chad Beguelin
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical The Prom
2019 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Brooks Ashmanskas
2019 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Beth Leavel
2019 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical The Prom
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Brooks Ashmanskas
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Beth Leavel
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical The Prom
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score Matthew Sklar
2019 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Bob Martin
2019 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Casey Nicholaw
2019 Tony Awards Best Musical The Prom
2019 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Matthew Sklar
2019 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Brooks Ashmanskas
2019 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Caitlin Kinnunen
2019 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Beth Leavel

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