Shucked is among the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/best-reviewed-broadway-shows-in-new-york">best-reviewed shows on New York Theatre Guide</a>. Our <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/reviews/shucked-broadway-review">four-star review</a> reads, "In the deliriously dopey countrified musical comedy Shucked, corn is cause for nonstop funny business — and some terrifically catchy tunes."

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Q: Who wrote Shucked?

Shucked features a book by Robert Horn, the Tony-winning bookwriter of the Tootsie musical, and songs by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, Grammy-winning country songwriters who&#39;ve penned hits for Kacey Musgraves, Reba McEntire, Sheryl Crow, and more.

Q: What songs are in Shucked?

Shucked&#39;s songs include &quot;Independently Owned,&quot; &quot;Somebody Will,&quot; &quot;Maybe Love,&quot; &quot;Woman of the World,&quot; and &quot;Corn.&quot; The country-meets-musical-theatre score is by country songwriters Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally.

Q: Is Shucked appropriate for kids?

Shucked is recommended for ages 5 and older. The show contains brief strong language and innuendos. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.

Q: Who directed Shucked?

Five-time Tony Award winner Jack O&#39;Brien directs Shucked. He is best known for directing Hairspray on Broadway.

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About Shucked on Broadway

Perk up your ears and get to the new musical Shucked, which earned nine Tony Award nominations and stars 2023 Featured Actor winner Alex Newell. Get Shucked tickets on New York Theatre Guide now.

The creative team behind Shucked are the cream of the crop. Songwriters Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally are behind tunes by Kacey Musgraves, Reba McEntire, Sheryl Crow, Kelly Clarkson, and more, and now make their Broadway debuts. Bookwriter Robert Horn won a 2019 Tony Award for writing the book for the Tootsie musical, and director Jack O'Brien is a five-time Tony Award winner for directing Hairspray, Henry VI, and all three parts of The Coast of Utopia. His other musical credits include Catch Me If You Can, The Full Monty, and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.

O'Brien, Clark, McAnally, and Horn first came together to create Moonshine, a country musical based on the world of the comedy variety show Hee Haw. Moonshine's 2015 world premiere in Dallas flopped, however, so the team separated from the Hee Haw brand and completely rewrote the story. This new, entirely original iteration has become Shucked on Broadway.

What is the Shucked musical about?

The Shucked musical takes place in Cob County, a town surrounded by a thick wall of corn. It sustain's the town's livelihood and (literally) keeps everyone together — until the crop begins to die. So the farmgirl Maizy ventures out to the big city of Tampa and comes back with a "corn doctor" to help save the town. But he might have a husk around his true identity.

Shucked premiered in 2022 at Salt Lake City, Utah's Pioneer Theatre Company. Most of the Utah cast transferred to Broadway with the show, including Caroline Innerbichler, John Behlmann, Andrew Durand, and Alex Newell.

Who is Alex Newell?

Alex Newell is an actor and singer known for starring on Glee as Unique Adams and on Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist as Mo. Newell previously starred on Broadway as Asaka in Once on This Island, and in Shucked, they play Lulu, Maizy's worldly cousin.

Get ready to have plenty of corny fun at this new Broadway musical. Get tickets to Shucked in New York now.

Run time

2h 15m (incl. 15m intermission)

Start date

March 8th, 2023

End date

January 14th, 2024

Venue

Nederlander Theatre

Age

Best suited for audiences 5+. Children under 4 are not permitted.

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4K+ Reviews

DOUG Rob NYC

744 Reviews | 421 Followers

Great singing, Funny, Entertaining, Delightful, Clever

See it if A magnificent & glorious CORNY evening of fun. A stellar cast of beautiful voices. Great lighting with an outstanding set & witty script.

Don’t see it if If you want a serious drama then skip this one.

John Ned

168 Reviews | 179 Followers

Refreshing, Fluffy, Delightful

See it if you simply want to have a fun time. Lots of funny puns and one liners. Perfect cast filled with personality. Nice country tinged songs.

Don’t see it if you are critical of a musical that just wants to entertain. Not thought provoking or with a deep message, just a funny, clever show.

Piwacket

111 Reviews | 70 Followers

If we could find a window, not a wall…

See it if You care about original musicals that contain songs you’ll want to hear again. Talented cast with lots of one liner humor & heart.

Don’t see it if You don’t like one-liner type non-stop humor.

Patrick M 4

1181 Reviews | 343 Followers

Entertaining, Funny, Great acting, Great staging, Great singing

See it if you like light, edgy humor with lots of double entendres along with great singing voices in a new musical comedy that feels good.

Don’t see it if you are looking for a serious show or a new plot - there is a lot of silliness here if that is not your thing.

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Our Review

'Shucked' review — the countrified, comedic cream of the crop

4 of 5

05 Apr 2023, 01:00

Read our four-star review of the new Broadway musical comedy Shucked, which features a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn and plays the Nederlander Theatre.

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Stars on stage

Alex Newell

Shucked on Broadway cast and creative team

By: Robert Horn
Songs by: Shane McAnally and Brandy Clark
Director: Jack O’Brien
Choreographer: Sarah O'Gleby
Cast list: Isabelle McCalla (as Maizy), John Behlmann (as Gordy), Kevin Cahoon (as Peanut), Andrew Durand (as Beau), Alex Newell (as Lulu), Ashley D. Kelley (as Storyteller 1), Grey Henson (as Storyteller 2)
Design: Scott Pask
Costumes: Tilly Grimes
Lighting: Japhy Weideman
Sound: John Shivers
Other info: Hair and wig design by Mia Neal; music supervision, music direction, orchestrations, and arrangements by Jason Howland

Venue

Nederlander Theatre

208 West 41st Street (between 7th and 8th Avenue), New York, NY, USA, 10036

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Accessibility

Wheelchair access

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shucked on Broadway playing?

Shucked on Broadway is playing at Nederlander Theatre. The theatre is located in 208 West 41st Street (between 7th and 8th Avenue), New York, 10036.

How long is Shucked on Broadway?

The running time of Shucked on Broadway is 2h 15m (incl. 15m intermission)

What's the age requirement for Shucked on Broadway?

The recommended age for Shucked on Broadway is Best suited for audiences 5+. Children under 4 are not permitted..

How do you book tickets for Shucked on Broadway?

Book tickets for Shucked on Broadway on New York Theatre Guide.

Who wrote Shucked?

Shucked features a book by Robert Horn, the Tony-winning bookwriter of the Tootsie musical, and songs by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, Grammy-winning country songwriters who've penned hits for Kacey Musgraves, Reba McEntire, Sheryl Crow, and more.

What songs are in Shucked?

Shucked's songs include "Independently Owned," "Somebody Will," "Maybe Love," "Woman of the World," and "Corn." The country-meets-musical-theatre score is by country songwriters Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally.

Is Shucked appropriate for kids?

Shucked is recommended for ages 5 and older. The show contains brief strong language and innuendos. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.

Who directed Shucked?

Five-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien directs Shucked. He is best known for directing Hairspray on Broadway.

Is Shucked good?

Shucked is among the best-reviewed shows on New York Theatre Guide. Our four-star review reads, "In the deliriously dopey countrified musical comedy Shucked, corn is cause for nonstop funny business — and some terrifically catchy tunes."