With her family away at the 1965 state fair, Francesca Johnson looks forward to a rare four days alone on her Iowa farm. But when ruggedly handsome National Geographic photographer Robert Kincaid pulls into her driveway seeking directions, what happens in those four days may very well alter the course of Francesca's life. Based on the best-selling novel, and developed by a Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning creative team, this new musical captures the lyrical expanse of America's heartland along with the yearning entangled in the eternal question, 'What if...?'"
The Bridges of Madison County stars four-time Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara (South Pacific, The Pajama Game) and Steven Pasquale (Rescue Me, reasons to be pretty). It features a score by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown (Parade, The Last Five Years) and a libretto by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Marsha Norman (The Color Purple, The Secret Garden). It will be directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher (The Light in the Piazza, South Pacific), who reunites with his celebrated Tony Award-winning South Pacific design team, including scenic designer Michael Yeargan, costume designer Catherine Zuber, and lighting designer, Donald Holder. Sound Design is by Jon Weston (How to Succeed..., The Color Purple).
Ephie Aardema, who was part of the original Broadway cast of The Bridges of Madison County, has an impressive resume that includes a recent Jeff Award nomination for her performance in "Emma" at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. more...
Jennifer Allen, who collaborated with Michael Gruber on the musicals "The Old Dead 5" and "Vegas Organic," both of which had readings at York Theatre, brought her talent to The Bridges of Madison County. more...
Whitney Bashor wowed Broadway audiences in the past with her role as Marian/Chiara in The Bridges of Madison County, earning critical acclaim and the Clarence Derwent Award for her performance. more...
Hunter Foster, known for originating the role of Bobby Strong in Urinetown and his performances in Broadway hits like Grease and Les Miserables, brought his extensive stage experience to The Bridges of Madison County. more...
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Charlie Franklin, who was part of the Original Broadway Cast of The Bridges of Madison County, has also graced the Broadway stage in productions like Tina and The Book of Mormon. more...
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Kevin Kern, who has an extensive Broadway resume including roles in The Bridges of Madison County, brought his versatile acting skills to the stage in this past production. more...
Caitlin Kinnunen, who played Carolyn in The Bridges of Madison County, is best known for her Tony-nominated role as Emma in The Prom. more...
Derek Klena, who originated the role of Michael in Jason Robert Brown's The Bridges of Madison County, has also been seen in Broadway productions such as Moulin Rouge! and Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill. more...
Michael X. Martin, who has an impressive Broadway resume including The Bridges of Madison County, has also performed at renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall. more...
Kelli O'Hara, a Tony Award winner and Emmy and Grammy nominee, starred in The Bridges of Madison County on Broadway, adding to her impressive list of credits that includes The King and I and South Pacific. more...
Steven Pasquale, who is widely recognized for his role as Sean Garrity in Rescue Me, brought his remarkable talent to the stage in The Bridges of Madison County. more...
Aaron Ramey, known for his Broadway performances in Young Frankenstein, Curtains, and as an original cast member of Thoroughly Modern Millie, brought his extensive stage experience to The Bridges of Madison County. more...
Dan Sharkey, who graced the stage in The Bridges of Madison County, has an impressive Broadway resume including Amazing Grace and Spider Man: Turn off the Dark, and has also appeared on TV as Herb Crocker on Boardwalk Empire. more...
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Jessica Vosk, who starred in the Broadway production of The Bridges of Madison County, has also made notable appearances in shows such as Wicked and Fiddler on the Roof, and recently debuted her solo concert at Carnegie Hall in 2021. more...
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Tim Wright, who graced the Broadway stage in The Bridges of Madison County, has also appeared in productions like Curious Incident and has a diverse portfolio spanning Off-Broadway, regional theater, television, and film. more...
Awards and Nominations
2014 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Musical: Steven Pasquale was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Kelli O'Hara was nominated but did not win.
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Kelli O'Hara was nominated but did not win.
2014 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Kelli O'Hara was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Donald Holder Lighting Designer
Bartlett Sher Director
Jon Weston Sound Designer
Michael Yeargan Scenic Designer
Catherine Zuber Costume Designer
The Bridges of Madison County FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
To Build a Home
Home Before You Know It
Temporarily Lost
What Do You Call a Man Like That?
You're Never Alone
Another Life
Wondering
Look At Me
The World Inside a Frame
Something From a Dream
Get Closer
Falling Into You
State Road 21
Who We Are and Who We Want To Be
Almost Real
Before and After You
One Second and a Million Miles
When I'm Gone
It All Fades Away
Always Better
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