The year is 1979. All the hottest New York City A-Listers are putting on their platform shoes and polyester disco shirts and heading to the grand opening of Manhattan's first floating casino and discotheque. Little do they know that the pier built to house the huge boat was drilled into the center of a dangerous and unstable faultline. Disaster! is a 1970's disaster movie musical and features your favorite songs from the '70's; 'Hot Stuff', 'I Am Woman', 'Knock On Wood', 'Daybreak', 'Signed, Sealed Delivered', and more! It also features your favorite disasters from the '70's; Earthquake, tidal wave, infernos, killer bees, rats, sharks and piranhas all threaten the guests. Who will survive? The greedy tycoon? The aging showgirl and her 11-year-old twins? The washed-up disco star? The disaster expert still mourning the loss of his wife? The nun with the gambling addiction? The older couple with a terrible secret? And will the bra-burning feminist find love with the man who's lost his dreams?
Sherz Aletaha, making her Broadway debut in *Disaster!*, has previously captivated audiences in roles such as Lalume in *Kismet* and Aldonza in *Man of La Mancha*. more...
Haven Burton, who brought her vibrant energy to the cast of Disaster!, has an impressive array of Broadway credits including roles in Rent, Legally Blonde, Shrek the Musical, Kinky Boots, and Violet. more...
John Treacy Egan, known for his versatile roles on Broadway in shows like The Producers and The Little Mermaid, brought his extensive stage experience to the cast of Disaster!, showcasing his talent in yet another memorable production. more...
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Ashanti J'Aria, known for her Off-Broadway performances including Disaster, has also graced the stage in productions like the national tour of The Prom and the pre-Broadway show Chicken and Biscuits. more...
Maggie McDowell, a New York-based actress with a BFA from Belmont University, was recently seen on Broadway in DISASTER! and KINKY BOOTS, and is currently starring as Missy Miller in THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES Off-Broadway. more...
Michele Ragusa, known for her versatile performances on Broadway in shows like Young Frankenstein and Ragtime, brought her extensive experience to the cast of Disaster!, showcasing her talent in a production that celebrated the best of 1970s disaster movies. more...
Seth Rudetsky, known for his extensive work on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio and numerous Broadway productions, co-wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed musical DISASTER!, which was hailed as a "triumph" by The New York Times. more...
Jennifer Simard, a Tony nominee for her role as Sister Mary Downey in Disaster!, boasts an impressive array of accolades and a diverse range of Broadway, Off-Broadway, film, and television credits. more...
Mary Testa, celebrated for her extensive Broadway career including roles in "Wicked" and "Guys and Dolls," brought her remarkable talent to the cast of "Disaster!" having already earned multiple Tony, Lucille Lortel, Drama Desk, and Drama League nominations, as well as a special Drama Desk award for 'Three Decades of Outstanding Work.' more...
Jonah Verdon showcased his versatility by playing the roles of Ben and Lisa in Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick's DISASTER! THE MUSICAL. more...
Awards and Nominations
2014 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Jennifer Simard was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Brian Hemesath Costume Designer
Josh Iacovelli Scenic Designer
Lighting Designer
Denis Jones Choreographer
Jack Plotnick Director
Larry Pressgrove Musical Director
Orchestrator
Disaster! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Hot Stuff
The Lord's Prayer
Saturday Night
Do You Wanna Make Love?
Without You
I Am Woman/That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be
Mockingbird
Still the One
Never Can Say Goodbye/Torn Between Two Lovers
Feelings
Feels So Good
Knock On Wood
Hawaii Five-0 Theme
Three Times a Lady
Ben
25 or 6 to 4
Sky High
When Will I Be Loved?
Don't Cry Out Loud
Come to Me
I'd Really Love To See You Tonight
I Will Survive
A Fifth of Beethoven
Reunited
Daybreak
Hooked On a Feeling
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