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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Ashley Andrews served as the Resident Choreographer for the Broadway production of King Kong, showcasing her extensive experience in both US and UK theatre. more...
Mike Baerga, who received a Chita Rivera Award for Outstanding Ensemble and a Special Tony Award for his work in "King Kong," has an extensive background in both Broadway and regional theater, as well as notable TV and film credits. more...
Chloe Campbell, a proud Londoner with a diverse stage background, previously graced the West End in productions such as Mary Poppins and On The Town, and was part of the Chicago company of Hamilton before joining the cast of King Kong. more...
Leroy Church, a University of the Arts BFA graduate, has an impressive resume including performances in The Lion King North American Tour and Cirque Du Soleil, and was part of the cast in King Kong. more...
Peter Chursin, who has an impressive resume including roles in "On the Town" and "West Side Story" on Broadway, brought his dynamic talent to the stage in "King Kong." more...
Kayla Davion, who previously graced the stage in the ensemble of King Kong and served as the understudy for Ann Darrow, has also appeared on Broadway in Tina and Waitress. more...
Bradley Dean, who has an impressive array of Broadway credits including roles in A Little Night Music and Dear Evan Hansen, once captivated audiences as Falco in Bat Out of Hell at City Center. more...
Rory Donovan, a UArts graduate, previously showcased his talent on Broadway in "Finding Neverland" and "Elf" (as the standby for Buddy), and brought "The Monster" to life in the National Tour of "Young Frankenstein." more...
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James Retter Duncan, a classically trained actor from Ryerson Theatre School, brought his extensive experience in puppetry and movement to the cast of King Kong, having previously served as head puppeteer in multiple international productions of War Horse and originating roles in large-scale puppetry projects like Paramount's "The Animables." more...
Casey Garvin, known for his performances in Broadway productions such as Miss Saigon and Disaster!, as well as his role in the film Hail, Caesar!, was a standout in the past cast of King Kong. more...
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Christopher Grant, a Mississippi native, made his Broadway debut in King Kong, bringing his experience from an Apple commercial, "Sway," Queen of the Night, and Pilobolus Dance Theater to the stage. more...
Curt James, known for his extensive work across the UK, New York, and globally, brought his diverse theatrical experience to the stage in productions such as War Horse (West End and US National Tour) prior to his involvement in the cast of King Kong. more...
Harley Jay, known for his Broadway role in Rent and national tours including Miss Saigon, brought his dynamic talent to the stage in King Kong. more...
James T. Lane, a Philadelphia native, showcased his talents on Broadway in productions such as King Kong, The Scottsboro Boys, Chicago, and A Chorus Line, where he played Richie. more...
Marty Lawson, a Princess Grace Award winner, has an impressive Broadway resume including roles in "How to Succeed...", "Promises Promises," and "Shrek," and was also a part of the cast of "King Kong" in its past production. more...
Erik Lochtefeld, known for his extensive work on Broadway in productions such as *Misery* and *Metamorphoses*, brought his seasoned talent to the stage in *King Kong*. more...
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Jonathan MacMillan, who brought his talents to the role of Goose and Topthorn in Lincoln Center's War Horse and served as suit captain for Walking With Dinosaurs: The Arena Spectacular, also showcased his versatility in regional productions such as My Fair Lady, Twelfth Night, and Into the Woods. more...
Brittany Marcell Monachino, who previously showcased her talents in productions such as "Kiss Me Kate" and "West Side Story," was thrilled to make her Broadway debut in the past with the cast of "King Kong." more...
Eric William Morris, who starred in Broadway's King Kong, is currently showcasing his talent in the FX limited series “Fleishman Is In Trouble” opposite Jesse Eisenberg. more...
Jennifer Noble, who served as the understudy for Ann Darrow in the Broadway production of King Kong, has an impressive array of credits including roles in Ghost: The Musical and national tours such as We Will Rock You and Kinky Boots. more...
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Kristen Oei, who has previously graced Broadway in productions like M Butterfly and The King and I, was also part of the cast of King Kong, bringing her extensive stage experience to the innovative and visually stunning show. more...
Eliza Ohman, who has graced the Broadway stage in productions like Hamilton and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, brought her diverse talents to the cast of King Kong, adding another impressive credit to her extensive performance resume. more...
Christiani Pitts, who previously starred as the lead female role of Jane in the original Broadway company of A Bronx Tale, brought her dynamic talent to the stage in King Kong. more...
Jaquez André Sims, a graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, was part of the KING KONG LAB in New York City, contributing his talents to the developmental stages of the show. more...
Khadija Tariyan, who made her thrilling Broadway debut in King Kong, hails from Berlin, Germany, and has previously been seen in Fuerza Bruta, "The Wiz Live," and "Law and Order SVU." more...
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Jena VanElslander, an Ontario native, made her Broadway debut in the past with the incredible company of King Kong, following an impressive career that included world premieres like Escape To Margaritaville and regional productions such as A Chorus Line and CATS. more...
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Leigh-Anne Vizer, who served as the Circus/Aerial Captain and Swing in the Australian production of King Kong, was part of the Best Ensemble as recognized by the Green Room Award. more...
Akron Watson, known for his Broadway role in The Color Purple Revival and his regional performance in Dreamgirls, brought his diverse talents to the stage in King Kong. more...
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Scott Weber, who has an impressive background as a principal dancer and acrobat with The Metropolitan Opera, brought his talents to the stage in King Kong on Broadway. more...
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Warren Yang, a proud Canadian and former National Team elite gymnast, joined the cast of King Kong after making his Broadway debut in Miss Saigon. more...
David Yijae made his Broadway debut in "King Kong," having previously showcased his talents in the National Tour of "The Illusionists" and Off-Broadway's "Hip Hop Nutcracker." more...
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