What do you get when you pair a semi-neurotic, New York comedy writer with two music superstars from Nashville? A hilarious and audacious farm-to-fable musical about the one thing Americans everywhere can't get enough of: corn. Shucked is the new musical comedy that proves sometimes tearing down a few walls, rather than growing them, is the only way to preserve our way of life. Shucked is about to turn Broadway on its ear and offer a kernel of hope for our divided nation. The new original musical comedy features a book by Robert Horn and score by the Nashville songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally.
If they gave out Tony Awards for the most mismatched book and score, “Shucked!” would slay all other contenders. In essence, you get a couple of hours of Horn’s signature howlers interspersed with a country-pop-vibed score by Brandy Clark and Shane McNally. Of limited ambition, it offers a little suite of accessible ballads and specialty numbers. And there are no bravura production numbers in Jack O’Brien’s staging (well, save for a barrel-rolling one in Act 2). This is a far more modest affair and O’Brien, a wily old hand at all this stuff, just concentrates on making the punters in the orchestra giggle. And no one who has experienced “Shucked!” in a full house could argue that he is anything less than successful in that endeavor. Talk about paradise for the post-Red Lobster crowd, cheerfully over-served.
It's too soon to tell if Shucked has staying power as a Broadway musical, but its refreshing embrace of diversity and unapologetically corny sincerity can definitely put a smile on your face.
General Rush
Price: $35
Where: Nederlander Theatre box office on the day of the performance.
Time: The box office is currently open Monday through Saturday at 10 AM ET. Starting Monday, March 27, the box office will be open Tuesday through Saturday at 10 AM ET and Sunday at 12 PM ET.
Limit: Two per customer
Information: Determined at the discretion of the box office. Subject to daily availability.
Digital Lottery:
Price: $40
Where: https://lottery.broadwaydirect.com/show/shucked-ny/
When: Lottery entries for each performance will be accepted starting 8 AM ET the day prior to the performance until 2 PM ET the day prior to the performance.
Limit: Two per customer
Information: Tickets are subject to availability. Lottery seats may be partially obstructed. Limit one entry per person per day.
2023 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
2024 | US Tour |
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Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Robert Horn |
2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical | Tilly Grimes |
2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Direction of a Musical | Jack O’Brien |
2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical | Alex Newell |
2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical | Kevin Cahoon |
2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical | Andrew Durand |
2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lyrics | Brandy Clark |
2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Music | Brandy Clark |
2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Musical | Shucked |
2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations | Jason Howland |
2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical | Scott Pask |
2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical | John Shivers |
2023 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Alex Newell |
2023 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Direction of a Musical | Jack O'Brien |
2023 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Production of a Musical | Shucked |
2023 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Robert Horn |
2023 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical | Alex Newell |
2023 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical | Caroline Innerbichler |
2023 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | Shucked |
2023 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Score | Brandy Clark |
2023 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations | Jason Howland |
2023 | Theatre World Awards | Theatre World Awards | Caroline Innerbichler |
2023 | Theatre World Awards | Theatre World Awards | Ashley D. Kelley |
2023 | Tony Awards | Best Book of a Musical | Robert Horn |
2023 | Tony Awards | Best Direction of a Musical | Jack O'Brien |
2023 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | Shucked |
2023 | Tony Awards | Best Orchestrations | Jason Howland |
2023 | Tony Awards | Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | Brandy Clark |
2023 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical | Alex Newell |
2023 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical | Kevin Cahoon |
2023 | Tony Awards | Best Scenic Design of a Musical | Scott Pask |
2023 | Tony Awards | Best Sound Design of a Musical | John Shivers |
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