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Run Time:
Two hours and 20 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 8+
Opened: November 8, 2018
Closing: August 18, 2019

King Kong - 2018 Broadway History , Info & More

Broadway Theatre (Broadway)
1681 Broadway New York, NY

The epic modern myth comes alive on Broadway through an innovative mix of animatronics, puppetry, music and stagecraft! It's 1931, the world is in the grip of the Great Depression, and New York City is a place of pressure, of desperation, but also of hope. Enter Ann Darrow, a fearless young actress with a will of steel and dreams that reach as high as the just-completed Empire State Building. After a brutal struggle just to stay on her feet, Ann finds her big break in the form of Carl Denham, a fast-talking filmmaker who promises to make her the star of his next big adventure movie. Throwing caution to the winds, she joins Carl on a voyage to the mysterious Skull Island. There, they encounter a wonder more astonishing than they could have possibly imagined: a 20-foot-tall, 2,000-pound ape known only as Kong.

To her surprise, Ann finds an unexpected kindred spirit in this magnificent, untameable creature. But when Carl hatches a plan to capture Kong and display him to the New York masses, she's faced with a terrible choice. Will Ann follow the call of her own ambition? Or can she find the strength to stand up for what's right? Roaring with heart-pounding action, KING KONG is a gripping and spectacular story of unlikely friendship, unshakable courage, and breaking free from the cages others put us in.

Directed and choreographed by Olivier winner Drew McOnie, KING KONG features an electrifying new score by Marius de Vries (La La Land) and Eddie Perfect (Beetlejuice The Musical), and a book by Jack Thorne, the Tony and Olivier Award-winning writer of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Don't miss this exhilarating, emotional encounter with a legend that's always been too big to contain.

"You've never seen anything like King Kong on stage. Ever." (Entertainment Weekly).


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The Actors Fund to Host Screening of KING KONG Featuring Creative Team of Musical
by Julie Musbach - August 6, 2018


The Actors Fund announced today that tickets are now on sale for a special screening of the original 1933 film King Kong, in partnership with the Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) as part of their ongoing film series, 'Life on the Stage: Conversation and Film.' The screening will be followed by a Q&A with members of the creative team of the upcoming Broadway musical

Photo Flash: KING KONG Begins Rehearsals on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - August 3, 2018


Rehearsals began on Monday, July 30, for the new musical King Kong. The production begins performances Friday, October 5 prior to a Thursday, November 8 opening night at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway). Check out group photos below of the cast, alongside the crew, creatives, and staff!

Beast of Broadway! KING KONG Begins Rehearsals Today
by Stephi Wild - July 30, 2018


Rehearsals begin today, Monday, July 30, for the new musical King Kong. The production begins performances Friday, October 5 prior to a Thursday, November 8 opening night at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway).

TV: From Melbourne to NYC- Watch KING KONG Load in for Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - July 13, 2018


Watch below as the 2,000 pound, 20-foot high King Kong comes together in Melbourne Australia, and the Broadway Theatre front of house is installed!

Photo Flash: Christiani Pitts & Eric William Morris Get Ready for KING KONG at Cabaret Preview!
by Nicole Rosky - June 20, 2018


Earlier this week Pitts and Morris performed songs from the new musical for a private audience at Haswell Green's. Check out photos of the new costars below!

Erik Lochtefeld Joins Broadway's KING KONG; Additional Casting Announced!
by Stephi Wild - June 12, 2018


Producers Carmen Pavlovic (Global Creatures) and Roy Furman have announced additional casting for the new musical King Kong. Joining the previously announced Christiani Pitts, (A Bronx Tale) as Ann Darrow, and Eric William Morris (Mamma Mia!) as Carl Denham, will be Erik Lochtefeld (Misery, Metamorphoses) as Lumpy.

Up on the Marquee: KING KONG arrives on Broadway!
by Walter McBride - June 8, 2018


King Kong will open at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) on November 8, 2018. Preview performances will begin Friday, October 5, 2018. King Kong will star Christiani Pitts, currently starring in A Bronx Tale on Broadway, as Ann Darrow, and Eric William Morris, who played Sky in Mamma Mia!, will play Carl Denham.

Get a First Look at the Poster Art For KING KONG
by Stephi Wild - April 30, 2018


Producers Carmen Pavlovic (Global Creatures) and Roy Furman have revealed new poster art for Broadway's King Kong by internationally renowned artists Laurent Durieux, Francesco Francavilla and Olly Moss.

Christiani Pitts and Eric William Morris Will Star in KING KONG
by Alan Henry - April 24, 2018


Producers Carmen Pavlovic (Global Creatures) and Roy Furman have announced first principal casting for the new musical King Kong. Christiani Pitts, currently starring in A Bronx Tale on Broadway, will star as Ann Darrow, and Eric William Morris, who played Sky in Mamma Mia!, will play Carl Denham.

VIDEO: Going Behind the Scenes With The Talented Team of KING KONG
by A.A. Cristi - March 6, 2018


The classic story King Kong, will open at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) on November 8, 2018. Check out the talented team of professionals in the video below and see how they brought the most famous primate in cinema history to life on the stage.

Video Flashback: Public Meets Puppet! KING KONG Greets the Press
by A.A. Cristi - November 8, 2017


Producers Carmen Pavlovic (Global Creatures) and Roy Furman have just announced that King Kong, will open at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) on November 8, 2018. Preview performances will begin Friday, October 5, 2018.

Breaking: KING KONG Will Officially Swing to the Broadway Theatre Next Fall
by Nicole Rosky - November 8, 2017


Producers Carmen Pavlovic (Global Creatures) and Roy Furman have just announced that King Kong, will open at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) on November 8, 2018. Preview performances will begin Friday, October 5, 2018.

Broadway-Bound KING KONG Will Get Developmental Lab This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - September 28, 2017


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, King Kong, will arrive on Broadway in 2018, but before it does, the musical will get a developmental lab this fall. According to an Equity casting notice, a lab will take place this November in preparation for its upcoming Broadway run.

KING KONG to Open on Broadway Next Year
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2017


Producers Global Creatures (CEO Carmen Pavlovic) and Roy Furman are pleased to announce that King Kong, will arrive on Broadway in the fall of 2018 at the Shubert Organization's Broadway Theatre.

Breaking: KING KONG Will Officially Swing to Broadway in 2018 with New Creative Team
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2017


Kong is coming! Producers Global Creatures (CEO Carmen Pavlovic) and Roy Furman just announced that King Kong, will arrive on Broadway in the fall of 2018 at the Shubert Organization's Broadway Theatre.

Marsha Norman Departs KING KONG Musical Creative Team
by Nicole Rosky - October 27, 2016


The much-anticipated musical version of KING KONG has lost a member of its creative team, according to the New York Times. Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winner Marsha Norman is no longer attached to the project.

Robert Creighton, Marc Kudisch, Lora Lee Gayer and More Take on KING KONG in NYC Workshop
by Jessica Khan - February 19, 2016


KING KONG is one giant stomp closer to conquering New York City. BroadwayWorld is excited to report that an industry reading of the new musical took place today, February 19, at Baryshnikov Arts Center, starring Robert Creighton (Benny), Lora Lee Gayer (Ann Darrow), Marc Kudisch (Carl Denham) and Euan Morton (Jack Driscoll). And to add to the excitement, Tony nominee Joshua Bergasse has also joined the production as choreographer.

Breaking News: Jason Robert Brown Joins Creative Team for Broadway-Bound KING KONG; NYC Reading Set for October
by Nicole Rosky - September 17, 2015


Now BroadwayWorld has just learned that a  developmental reading of the new musical will take place this October in New York City. Directed by Tony Award-nominee Eric D. Shaeffer, this version features a book and lyrics by Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winner Marsha Norman and a score by Marius De Vries and Tony Award-winner Jason Robert Brown.  Produced by Carmen Pavlovic and Roy Furman, a production schedule for KING KONG will be announced at a later date.

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King Kong - 2018 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Projection Design Peter England
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Puppet Design Sonny Tilders
2019 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical King Kong
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Peter Mumford
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Projection Design Peter England
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Sound Design Peter Hylenski
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Special Achievement Awards Sonny Tilders
2019 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Peter Mumford
2019 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Peter England
2019 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Peter Hylenski
2019 Tony Awards Special Tony Awards Sonny Tilders

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