Complete 'Harmony' Broadway cast set
The musical by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, based on the story of a real-life musical group, begins performances at the Barrymore Theatre in October.
This is music to our ears! The new Broadway musical Harmony has set its complete cast. Performances begin October 18 ahead of a November 13 opening night at the Barrymore Theatre.
Newly announced cast members include Allison Semmes as Josephine Baker, Andrew O’Shanick as Standartenfϋhrer, and ensemble members Zak Edwards, Dan Hoy, Bruce Landry, RhonniRose Mantilla, Daniel Z. Miller, Benjamin H. Moore, Matthew Mucha, Constantine Pappas, Kayleen Seidl, Kyla Stone, Bronwyn Tarboton, Kate Wesler, Stuart Zagnit, and Lee Zarrett.
They join previously announced cast members Chip Zien as Rabbi, Julie Benko as Ruth, Sierra Boggess as Mary, Sean Bell as Bobby, Danny Kornfeld as Young Rabbi, Zal Owen as Harry, Eric Peters as Erich, Blake Roman as Chopin, and Steven Telsey as Lesh.
Harmony features songs by Barry Manilow and a book and lyrics by Bruce Sussman. The musical tells the true story of the Comedian Harmonists, a German Jewish choral group whose rise to fame was rocked by the onset of the Nazi regime.
The show premiered off Broadway in 2022 with multiple members of the Broadway company, including Zien, Boggess, and all six Harmonists. Our critic's four-star review of Harmony reads, "Harmony hits all the right notes."
Top image credit: Steven Telsey, Sean Bell, Blake Roman, Danny Kornfeld, Zal Owen, and Erich Peters in Harmony off Broadway. (Photo by Julieta Cervantes)
Frequently asked questions
What is Harmony: A New Musical on Broadway about?
Barry Manilow composed this hilarious, heartfelt show 25 years in the making. Harmony comes to Broadway after an award-winning downtown premiere, telling the true story of a German choral/comedy group torn apart amid World War II. Learn more about tickets now.
Where is Harmony: A New Musical on Broadway playing?
Harmony: A New Musical on Broadway is playing at Barrymore Theatre. The theatre is located at 243 West 47th Street, New York, 10036.
How long is Harmony: A New Musical on Broadway?
The running time of Harmony: A New Musical on Broadway is 2h 30m (incl. 15m intermission)
What's the age requirement for Harmony: A New Musical on Broadway?
The recommended age for Harmony: A New Musical on Broadway is 12+. No children under 4 permitted in the theatre..
How do you book tickets for Harmony: A New Musical on Broadway?
Book tickets for Harmony: A New Musical on Broadway on New York Theatre Guide.
What are the songs in Harmony on Broadway?
Some of the songs in Harmony include "Every Single Day," "Stars in the Night," and the title track. Though Barry Manilow composed the score, Harmony is not a jukebox musical; all the songs are originals written specifically for Harmony, as opposed to Manilow's pop hits.
Who wrote Harmony?
Barry Manilow (music) and Bruce Sussman (book and lyrics) wrote Harmony. The pair have collaborated to write over 200 songs as well as multiple musicals in their 50-plus-year creative partnership.
Who directed Harmony on Broadway?
Warren Carlyle directs and choreographs Harmony. He is a four-time Tony nominee for choreographing shows like The Music Man and Kiss Me, Kate, winning once for After Midnight.
Is Harmony appropriate for kids?
Harmony is recommended for ages 12 and up due to themes of anti-Semitism and the Holocaust, as well as some innuendos. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Is Harmony good?
Harmony finally arrives on Broadway after 25 years in the making, and its cast, music, and poignant yet thoroughly entertaining story make it worth the wait. Read New York Theatre Guide's four-star review of the 2022 Off-Broadway premiere, which features most of the same cast as the Broadway transfer.
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