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Opened: April 24, 2012
Closing: June 15, 2013

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With a book by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro (last season's Tony Award-winning Memphis, for which he won Tony awards for Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score), NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT features some of George and Ira Gershwin's most beloved songs as well as some unknown gems in the Gershwin catalog. This screwball romantic comedy takes place in the 1920s and centers around a wealthy playboy who gets mixed up with a hilarious trio of bootleggers.






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Matthew Broderick & Kelli O'Hara to Perform from NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT at 'Capitol Fourth'
by Nicole Rosky - June 12, 2012


This July 4th, America's national Independence Day celebration kicks off our country's 236th birthday, as A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS welcomes a brand new host, Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron. According to the Associated Press, Matthew Broderick will join previously announced Kelli O'Hara to perform from the 2012 Tony-nominated musical NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT at the event.

TV: Judy Kaye Talks Returning to Broadway and Being 'Blindsided' By Her Tony Win
by Kelsey Denette - June 12, 2012


Judy Kaye is this year's recipient of the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT. Hear what she had to say on winning her second Tony, touring and more!

TV: Michael McGrath - My Tony is Heavy and Solid and Real...And It's Mine!
by Jessica Lewis - June 12, 2012


Michael McGrath is the recipient of this year's Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT. Immediately following his big win, McGrath visited BroadwayWorld to talk about just how much a win like this means to him. Check it out below!

Photo Coverage: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT's Kelli O'Hara Joins the Sardi's Wall Of Fame!
by Walter McBride - June 6, 2012


2012 Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara from the Tony-nominated Best Musical NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT joined the Sardi's 'Wall of Fame' yesterday, June 5, joined by fellow stars Judy Kaye and Matthew Broderick. View complete photo coverage from the celebration below!

FREEZE FRAME: NICE WORK's Kelli O'Hara Joins the Sardi's Wall Of Fame
by Walter McBride - June 5, 2012


2012 Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara from the Tony-nominated Best Musical NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT joined the Sardi's 'Wall of Fame' this evening, June 5, along with fellow stars Judy Kaye and Matthew Broderick. Check out a photo from the event below!

STAGE TUBE: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT's Matthew Broderick & Kelli O'Hara Perform on 'The View'
by Nicole Rosky - May 31, 2012


Two-time Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick and 2012 nominee Kelli O'Hara from the Tony-nominated Best Musical NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT performed 'S'Wonderful' on 'The View' this morning, May 31st. Check out the full performance below!

Tony Interview Special: Martin Pakledinaz on Being Reunited with Kathleen Marshall for NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT!
by Nicole Rosky - May 31, 2012


BroadwayWorld was there for this year's official Tony Brunch, and got a chance to chat with this year's nominees! Today we bring you Martin Pakledinaz, Best Costumes nominee for NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT.

NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Cast Album in the Works!
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2012


The Tony-nominated Best Musical NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT will get an Original Broadway Cast Recording on the Shout! Factory label to be distributed by Sony. The album will be recorded at Kaufman Astoria Studios in Long Island City, NY on May 20th and 21st. The release date will be announced soon. The album will be produced by six-time Grammy® nominee Robert Sher.

TV Special: 2012 Tony Nominees - Michael McGrath on His Dream Come True Tony Nomination!
by Nicole Rosky - June 9, 2012


BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tony Brunch on May 2, 2012, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Michael McGrath, nominee for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Nice Work If You Can Get It.

NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Announces National Tour for Fall 2013
by Robert Diamond - May 8, 2012


The producers of the critically acclaimed and Tony-nominated Best Musical NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT are pleased to announce the launch of a US national tour in the fall of 2013. NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT is the new musical comedy directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall (Anything Goes) featuring music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro (Memphis). The production is currently playing on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street).

TV Special: 2012 Tony Nominees - Kelli O'Hara on Showing a New Side of Herself in NICE WORK ...
by Nicole Rosky - May 24, 2012


BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tony Brunch on May 2, 2012, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Kelli O'Hara, nominee for Best Actress in a Musical for Nice Work If You Can Get It.

STAGE TUBE: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Cast Performs 'Sweet And Lowdown' on Letterman!
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2012


Two-time Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick, Robyn Hurder and the cast of the Tony-nominated Best Musical NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT performed 'Sweet & Lowdown' on CBS 'The Late Show with David Letterman' last night, May 3rd. Check out the full performance below!

NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT to Perform on 'The Late Show with David Letterman' Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - May 3, 2012


Two-time Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick, Robyn Hurder and the cast of the Tony-nominated Best Musical NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT will perform "Sweet & Lowdown" on CBS "The Late Show with David Letterman" tonight, Thursday, May 3rd between 11:35 p.m. and 12:35 a.m. Check local listings.

Matthew Broderick Talks NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT on LIVE WITH KELLY!
by Nicole Rosky - April 26, 2012


Stage and screen star Matthew Broderick joined Kelly Ripa this morning as guest host on 'Live with Kelly.' While he was there he chatted about 'Nice Work If You Can Get It,' and welcomed Jenna Fischer, acclaimed director Garry Marshall and 'Dancing with the Stars' dance partners Katherine Jenkins and Mark Ballas. Click here to check out his appearance!

Photo Coverage: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
by Walter McBride - April 26, 2012


A long-standing opening night tradition on the Great White Way, the fabled Gypsy Robe is bestowed upon a veteran Broadway chorus member for each opening production. In what has now become a theatrical ritual, originating on Broadway 60 years ago, on April 24 the robe was presented to NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT 'gypsy' Cameron Adams.

Matthew Broderick Co-hosts LIVE! WITH KELLY Today
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2012


Syndicated morning show "LIVE! with Kelly" welcomes Matthew Broderick to co-host with Kelly Ripa today, April 26. Matthew Broderick currently stars in Broadway's Nice Work If You Can Get It. See the full co-host lineup through April 27 below.

Photo Coverage: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT- the Opening Night After Party!
by Walter McBride - April 25, 2012


The new musical comedy NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, with music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro, opened last night, April 24 at Broadway's Imperial Theatre. NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT stars two-time Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick and three-time Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara and is directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall. BroadwayWorld was there for the after party and brings you photo coverage below!

TV: Inside Opening Night of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT with Kelli O'Hara, Matthew Broderick, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - April 25, 2012


The new musical comedy NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, with music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro, opened last night, April 24 at Broadway's Imperial Theatre. NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT stars two-time Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick and three-time Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara and is directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall. BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities, and we bring you interviews with the cast and creative team below!

Photo Coverage: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Starry Opening Night Arrivals!
by Walter McBride - April 25, 2012


The new musical comedy NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, with music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro, opened last night, April 24 at Broadway's Imperial Theatre. NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT stars two-time Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick and three-time Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara and is directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall. BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet as the stars arrived for showtime and brings you photo coverage below!

Photo Coverage: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT - Opening Night Curtain Call!
by Walter McBride - April 25, 2012


The new musical comedy NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, with music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro, opened last night, April 24 at Broadway's Imperial Theatre. NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT stars two-time Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick and three-time Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara and is directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall. BWW was on hand, as usual, to capture the excitement of the opening night curtain call!

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Nice Work If You Can Get It - 2012 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Kelli O'Hara
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Joe DiPietro
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Kathleen Marshall
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Martin Pakledinaz
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Kathleen Marshall
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Michael McGrath
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Judy Kaye
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical 0
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Bill Elliott
2012 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Matthew Broderick
2012 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Kelli O'Hara
2012 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Musical 0
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Kelli O’Hara
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) 0
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreographer Kathleen Marshall
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) Martin Pakledinaz
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Kathleen Marshall
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Michael McGrath
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Chris Sullivan
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Judy Kaye
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) Derek McLane
2012 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Joe DiPietro
2012 Tony Awards Best Choreography Kathleen Marshall
2012 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Martin Pakledinaz
2012 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Kathleen Marshall
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Ronald Frankel
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Harold Newman
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Jon B. Platt
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Raise the Roof 8
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Takonkiet Viravan
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical William Berlind
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Ed Burke
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Carole L. Haber/Susan Carusi, Buddy and Barbara Freitag/Sanford Robertson
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Jim Herbert
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Under the Wire
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Emanuel Azenberg
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical The Shubert Organization
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Freddy DeMann
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Candy Spelling
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Standing CO Vation
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Roy Furman
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Sonia Friedman Productions
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Roger Berlind
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Scott Landis
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Nice Work If You Can Get It
2012 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Bill Elliott
2012 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Michael McGrath
2012 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Judy Kaye
2012 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Kelli O'Hara
2012 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Brian Ronan

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