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Gettin' the Band Back Together 2018

Run Time:
Two hours and 25 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 13+
Opened: August 13, 2018
Closing: September 16, 2018

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Belasco Theatre (Broadway)
111 West 44th St. New York, NY

The Tony Award-winning director of Urinetown returns to Broadway with Gettin' The Band Back Together, a hilarious new musical comedy that The New York Times calls, "A feel-good class act! A playful, irreverent, and genuinely funny musical."

He always wanted to be the next Bon Jovi, but Mitch Papadopoulos (Mitchell Jarvis, Rock of Ages) left those daydreams behind for a day job. When this big-shot banker is handed a pink slip on his 40th birthday, he's forced to move back in with his mom (five-time Golden Globe nominee Marilu Henner, "Taxi") in New Jersey.

A run-in with his former music rival leads to a threat of foreclosure on Mitch's family home, unless he can win The Battle of the Bands- a rematch over 25 years in the making. So he dusts off his guitar, gathers his old gang, and sets out to win back his house, his pride- and maybe even the high school sweetheart he left behind- proving it's never too late to give your dreams one last shot.


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2 / 10

You can smell the flop sweat before Gettin' the Band Back Together even begins, as Ken Davenport-the show's lead producer and also, not coincidentally, its principal author-takes the stage with a handheld mic to deliver a curtain speech. 'What you're about to see is one of those rare things on Broadway these days: a totally original musical,' he claims. But although the show is not based on any single preexisting souce, it is, in fact, supremely unoriginal, from its formulaic '90s-movie plot to its instantly forgettable '80s-rock score. A community-theater vanity production that has somehow surfaced at a Broadway house, it is schlocky at every turn.

Broadway Review: ‘Gettin’ The Band Back Together’
6 / 10

Although simplistic by design, the script is funny without being hilarious, grooving along mainly on its many goofy throwaway lines. One nonsensical exchange reveals that Sharon once had a thing with Aerosmith's renowned lead guitarist, Joe Perry, and was the inspiration for 'Back in the Saddle.' 'Oh, grow up,' Sharon scolds her scandalized son. 'So, your mom was into S&M - so what?'

Photo Flash: Celia Keenan-Bolger, Alex Newell and More Pay A Visit to GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER
by A.A. Cristi - September 7, 2018


Last night, GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER welcomed some high-profile guests, including Jose Llana, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Marsha Mason, Jaygee Macapugay, Nikka Graff Lanzarone and ONCE ON THIS ISLAND's Alex Newell. GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER is playing through September 16 at The Belasco Theatre on Broadway. Scroll down for photos of the visitors backstage.

GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Sets September Closing on Broadway
by Robert Diamond - August 31, 2018


The producers of Broadway's Gettin' The Band Back Together, announced today that the show will close on Sunday, September 16 following the evening performance. It will have played 30 previews and 40 performances at the Belasco Theatre (111 W 44thStreet). Previews began on July 19 and the show opened on August 13. Producer Ken Davenport writes about it on his blog here.

GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Will Play Final Power Chord on Broadway Today
by Nicole Rosky - September 16, 2018


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the new musical comedy, Gettin' The Band Back Together will conclude its Broadway run today, September 16, after 30 previews and 40 performances. The production opened at The Belasco Theatre, on August 13, 2018.

Podcast: 'Keith Price's Curtain Call' Welcomes GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER's Brandon Williams
by Keith Price's Curtain Call - August 23, 2018


It is official that the Broadway Theater Season has begun. Head Over Heels, Pretty Woman, and Getting The Band Back Together, are the musicals kicking off the summer. I recently had a chance to sit with Brandon Williams from Getting the Band Back Together. He makes his Broadway debut playing the show's Bad Boy. 

Photo Coverage: GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Hits the Recording Studio!
by Jennifer Broski - August 22, 2018


This week the cast of Broadway's Gettin' the Band Back together made their rock n' roll dreams come true while hitting the recording studio to lay down the show's Broadway cast album. See photos from the studio below!

GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER to Receive Broadway Cast Album
by Julie Musbach - August 21, 2018


SH-K-BOOM RECORDS has announced it will record the new musical comedy, Gettin' The Band Back Together for an Original Broadway Cast Album to be released later this year. The production, currently running at The Belasco Theatre, is directed by Tony Award winner John Rando and choreographed by Chris Bailey.

BWW Review: GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Salutes A Different Breed of Jersey Boys
by Michael Dale - August 16, 2018


The past several Broadway seasons have seen extraordinary developments in musical theatre, with a steady stream of new shows, usually transferring from non-profit Off-Broadway, offering smart writing, inventive storytelling and expanded notions of the subject matter and musical styles that can be welcomed into the art form.

TV: Together at Last! Inside Opening Night of GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER on Broadway!
by TV - Opening Night Special - August 14, 2018


Gettin' the Band Back Together on Broadway, directed by Tony Award winner John Rando and choreographed by Chris Bailey, officially opened just last night, August 13, at the Belasco Theatre! 

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER
by Jennifer Broski - August 14, 2018


Gettin' the Band Back Together on Broadway, directed by Tony Award winner John Rando and choreographed by Chris Bailey, officially opened just last night, August 13, at the Belasco Theatre! Check out photos from the red carpet below!

Photo Coverage: GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Celebrates a Rockin' Opening Night!
by Jennifer Broski - August 14, 2018


Gettin' the Band Back Together on Broadway, directed by Tony Award winner John Rando and choreographed by Chris Bailey, officially opened just last night, August 13, at the Belasco Theatre! BroadwayWorld was there after the curtain came down, and you can check out photos from inside the after party below!

Photo Coverage: GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Takes Opening Night Bows!
by Jennifer Broski - August 14, 2018


Gettin' the Band Back Together on Broadway, directed by Tony Award winner John Rando and choreographed by Chris Bailey, officially opened just last night, August 13, at the Belasco Theatre! We're taking you inside the curtain call below!

Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh In on GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - August 13, 2018


Gettin' the Band Back Together on Broadway, directed by Tony Award winner John Rando and choreographed by Chris Bailey, celebrates its official opening night tonight!

TV: Watch Highlights from GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - August 9, 2018


Gettin' The Band Back Together is now playing on Broadway, opening on Monday, August 13 at The Belasco Theatre. Get a first look at the boys in action below!

Town of Sayreville, NJ Becomes Co-Producer on GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER
by Julie Musbach - August 6, 2018


Gettin' The Band Back Together today announced that the town of Sayreville, NJ will join them as co-producers. "Our whole show is a love letter to New Jersey, and specifically to Sayreville where it takes place," said producer Ken Davenport.

Photos: Back in Action! First Look at GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER
by Julie Musbach - July 27, 2018


Gettin' The Band Back Together is now playing on Broadway, opening on Monday, August 13 at The Belasco Theatre. Get a first look at the boys in action below!

GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Announces Rush For People 40 And Over
by Stephi Wild - July 16, 2018


Being 40 never felt so good! During previews for Broadway's Gettin' The Band Back Together, 40 tickets per performance will be available at $40 each for people 40 years of age and older. And because we know 40-year-olds have responsibilities and bad backs that may prohibit them from sleeping on sidewalks, this rush-offer is available now at the box office and online using this code: BT40440. Customers are able to select from seats in the front orchestra, including the front row, for all preview performances starting July 19.

Sayreville Residents Invited to GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Final Dress
by Julie Musbach - July 12, 2018


The producers of Broadway's Gettin' The Band Back Together, are inviting Sayreville, NJ residents to attend the show's final dress rehearsal on Wednesday, July 18. The new musical comedy takes place in Sayreville and begins preview performances the next day, Thursday, July 19.

BWW Feature: Ian Ward Shares His Dream in GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER
by Debbie Hall - July 9, 2018


The career path for Ian Ward continues to shine from the glitz of the Las Vegas Strip to the bright lights of Broadway. Ward is part of the cast of 'Gettin' the Band Back Together' with previews at the Belasco Theatre beginning July 19 and scheduled to open Aug. 13.

The 'Broadwaysted' Podcast Welcomes GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER's J. Elaine Marcos
by Broadwaysted - July 7, 2018


This week the Broadwaysted crew is excited to be sitting down with a Broadway regular: the hilarious and wonderful J. Elaine Marcos! We're pouring out some tasty Montelobos Mezcal and some Adam Rippon-approved Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc while J. Elaine spills about her international bike-riding trips, her hilarious on-stage mishaps in Chorus Line, and her next Broadway outing in the new musical Gettin' The Band Back Together.

Win a Seat to the Final Run-Through for Broadway's GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER
by Julie Musbach - June 21, 2018


The producers of Broadway's new musical comedy, Gettin' The Band Back Together, are breaking with tradition and giving 100 lucky members of the public the chance to win a seat in the audience for the show, while it's still in the rehearsal hall. It's about as much backstage access as you can get!

GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Celebrates Box Office Opening With $40 Tickets
by Julie Musbach - May 16, 2018


The producers of the new Broadway musical comedy Gettin' The Band Back Together will celebrate the opening of the Belasco Theatre box office (111 West 44th Street) tomorrow Thursday May 17 at 10AM with $40 preview tickets - which will also celebrate the life changing 40th birthday of the show's leading man Mitch Papadopoulos - and free Jersey Mike's sub sandwiches. The offer is good for every seat in the house at all performances from July 19 through August 12. Subs available while supplies last.

VIDEO: Find Out What's in Store from GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER
by Julie Musbach - May 14, 2018


With tongue firmly planted in cheek, the upcoming new Broadway musical comedy, Gettin' The Band Back Together, today released a new teaser trailer for the show which heads to Broadway this July. Check it out below!

TV: Meet the Rockin' Company of GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER
by Julie Musbach - May 8, 2018


The band is gettin' back together and Broadway is going to bear witness. Meet the company and get a preview of the show below!

Up On the Marquee: GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER
by Walter McBride - May 5, 2018


Gettin' The Band Back Together, the upcoming new Broadway musical comedy, which is directed by Tony Award winner John Rando and choreographed by Chris Bailey, will begin preview performances on July 19 at the Belasco Theatre (111 W 44th Street) with the official opening set for August 13. Check out photos of the brand new marquee below!

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