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Carousel Broadway Original Cast Revival


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Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel has returned to Broadway in a production NPR calls, "The best musical of the season, by far."

Three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien's "sumptuous revival is a high-water mark of classic American musical theater" (Time Out). Starring Tony nominee Joshua Henry, Tony winner Jessie Mueller and four-time Grammy winner Renee Fleming, with choreography by New York City Ballet's Justin Peck, "this ravishing Carousel tingles with the rapture of life in all its contradictions" (The New York Times).

Set in a small New England factory town, Carousel describes the tragic romance between a troubled carnival barker and the woman who gives up everything for him. With a score full of "the theater's most beautiful and enduring songs" (Variety), brought to life through "choreography that would send Rodgers & Hammerstein themselves into waves of happy shivers" (The Washington Post), this incandescently staged story of passion, loss and redemption is "one of the most moving experiences in all of musical theater" (New York Magazine).

"God is in Carousel," raves The Chicago Tribune. "It's the greatest musical ever written." Don't miss this ecstatically acclaimed production of one of musical theater's rarest treasures. "What a gift to have it back on Broadway" (The Hollywood Reporter).

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Colin Anderson showcased his versatility on Broadway as a Swing and Understudy for Enoch Snow in "Carousel." more...

Yesenia Ayala, who graced the stage in Broadway's Carousel, is a three-time Chita Rivera Award Nominee and won Best Ensemble for her performance in the show. more...

Colin Bradbury, who graced the Broadway stage in productions such as "Funny Girl" and "Carousel," has also showcased his versatile talent in numerous national tours and TV/film projects, including "Fosse/Verdon" and "Hail Caesar!" more...

Andrei Chagas, originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, made his Broadway debut in Carousel, following an impressive seven-season tenure with the Miami City Ballet. more...

Margaret Colin, known for her extensive work on stage and screen, brought her remarkable talent to the cast of Carousel, adding to her impressive resume that includes a Drama Desk Award nomination for Defiance and notable roles on Broadway and in television series like "Gossip Girl." more...

Leigh-Ann Esty, making her Broadway debut in Carousel, previously captivated audiences on the national tour of An American in Paris and has an impressive background with 11 seasons at Miami City Ballet, where she was also a 2007 Princess Grace Award nominee in Dance. more...

Laura Feig, who has graced Broadway in "An American in Paris" and toured nationally with "Movin' Out," brought her extensive dance experience from Atlanta Ballet and BalletX to her role in "Carousel." more...

Renée Fleming, who earned a Tony Award nomination for her role in the 2018 Broadway production of *Carousel*, has captivated audiences worldwide with her extraordinary vocal talent and stage presence. more...

David Michael Garry, who has showcased his talents in Broadway and national tours of productions such as Carousel and Evita, has also graced regional theaters like The Kennedy Center and Paper Mill Playhouse, and appeared in TV shows including “Jessica Jones” and “Person of Interest.” more...

Alexander Gemignani, who has been nominated for a Drama Desk Award for his role in "Sweeney Todd" and a Drama League Award for his performance in "Les Miserables," was part of the cast of "Carousel," showcasing his versatile talents in both acting and music direction. more...

Garett Hawe, who has graced Broadway in productions like Newsies and Mary Poppins, brought his extensive stage experience to the cast of Carousel, showcasing his versatility honed from roles in regional theaters and national tours. more...

Joshua Henry, renowned for his Tony-nominated performance in The Scottsboro Boys, took on the lead role of Billy Bigelow in a Broadway revival of Carousel following his acclaimed portrayal of Aaron Burr in Hamilton. more...

Rosena M. Hill Jackson, known for her impressive Broadway credits including "The Color Purple" and "Spamalot," also graced the stage in "Carousel." more...

Amy Justman, known for her Broadway roles in The Phantom of the Opera and A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, brought her versatile talent to Carousel, adding to her impressive resume that includes performances in Company for "PBS Great Performances" and multiple City Center Encores! productions. more...

Jess LeProtto, known for his dynamic performances on Broadway in shows like Hello, Dolly! and Cats, brought his exceptional talent to the cast of Carousel, showcasing the skills that also earned him a spot on "So You Think You Can Dance." more...

Skye Mattox, who graced the Broadway stage in productions such as "Carousel" and "On The Town," also brought her talents to the First National Tour of "West Side Story" and appeared on television in "Smash." more...
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Kelly McCormick, making her Broadway debut in Carousel, has previously graced the stage in national tours of Les Miserables, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and The Sound of Music, and has performed at prestigious venues such as Goodspeed Musicals and Ford's Theatre. more...

Lindsay Mendez, who won the Tony, Drama Desk, and OCC Awards for her performance in Carousel, has an impressive array of Broadway credits including Wicked and Godspell. more...

Jessie Mueller received a Tony nomination and Drama Desk Award for her performance as Julie Jordan in the recent revival of Carousel opposite Joshua Henry and Renee Fleming. more...

Anna Noble made her Broadway debut in Carousel, bringing her extensive experience from productions like Ragtime at Ogunquit Playhouse and After Midnight on Norwegian Cruise Line to the stage. more...

Adriana Pierce made her Broadway debut in "Carousel," bringing her extensive dance experience from prestigious companies like New York City Ballet and Miami City Ballet to the stage. more...

Rebecca Pitcher, known for her extensive work in productions like The Phantom of the Opera and The Sound of Music, brought her impressive talents to the cast of Carousel, adding to her diverse and accomplished career in musical theater. more...

Brittany Pollack, making her Broadway debut in Carousel, brought her extensive experience as a soloist with the New York City Ballet, where she performed principal roles in ballets by renowned choreographers such as George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins. more...

David Prottas, after a decade with the New York City Ballet, made his Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning revival of Carousel. more...

Amar Ramasar, who made his Broadway debut in West Side Story, brought his extensive ballet experience to the stage in Carousel, having been promoted to principal dancer at New York City Ballet in 2009 and earning a Bessie Award for Outstanding Performer in 2015. more...

Craig Salstein, a former soloist with American Ballet Theatre, showcased his talents on Broadway in Carousel. more...

Antoine L. Smith, known for his Broadway roles in The Color Purple, Miss Saigon, and Memphis, as well as his national tour performances in Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella and Cats, brought his exceptional talent to the cast of Carousel, adding to his impressive repertoire that includes a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program. more...
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Corey John Snide, a Juilliard School for Dance graduate, served as the Dance Captain for the recent Broadway revival of Carousel, following his notable performances in Billy Elliot: The Musical and 13 The Musical. more...

Erica Spyres, who recently graced the Broadway stage in Carousel, is a versatile performer known for her roles in the first national tour of Once and the Parisian premiere of Sondheim’s Passion, as well as her musical talents showcased with the Boston Pops and her family band, The Typsy Spyres. more...

Ryan Steele, known for his performances on Broadway in shows like Newsies and Matilda, brought his extensive stage experience to Carousel. more...
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Sam Strasfeld made his Roundabout debut and has an impressive Broadway resume, including a past performance in "Carousel." more...

John Douglas Thompson, who has garnered numerous accolades including Obie and Drama Desk awards, has an impressive repertoire with past performances on Broadway in productions such as A Time to Kill and Julius Caesar. more...
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Halli Toland, a University of Michigan graduate, showcased her talents on Broadway in productions such as "Carousel" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," and has also appeared in Steven Spielberg's film adaptation of "West Side Story." more...

Ricky Ubeda, who previously graced the Broadway stage in Carousel, has an impressive resume that includes originating the role of Henry in Illinoise and winning season 11 of "So You Think You Can Dance." more...

Scarlett Walker, making her Broadway debut in Carousel, has previously been seen in regional productions such as Oklahoma! and The Little Mermaid at the Muny, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre from The University of Alabama. more...

Jacob Keith Watson, who played Enoch Snow in Carousel, has an impressive Broadway resume including roles in Hello, Dolly! and The Phantom of the Opera, as well as notable regional and symphony performances. more...

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Awards and Nominations


2018 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Musical: Joshua Henry was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Jessie Mueller won.
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical: Alexander Gemignani was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Lindsay Mendez won.

2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Musical: Joshua Henry was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical: Alexander Gemignani was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Lindsay Mendez won.

2018 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Alexander Gemignani was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Joshua Henry was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Lindsay Mendez won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Renée Fleming was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Jessie Mueller was nominated but did not win.

Carousel FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Waltz Suite: Carousel
You're a Queer One, Julie Jordan
When I Marry Mister Snow
If I Loved You
June Is Bustin' Out All Over
June Dance
When the Children Are Asleep
Blow High, Blow Low
Hornpipe Dance
Soliloquy
This Was a Real Nice Clambake
Geraniums in the Winder
There's Nothin' So Bad for a Woman
What's the Use of Wond'rin'
You'll Never Walk Alone
The Highest Judge of All
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