'Harmony' to close on Broadway
The musical, which features a score by Barry Manilow and a book and lyrics by Bruce Sussman, has been playing at the Barrymore Theatre since October 2023.
The new Broadway musical Harmony has set its closing date, playing its final performance at the Barrymore Theatre on February 4. At the time of closing, Harmony will have played 120 total performances.
Written by Barry Manilow (music) and Bruce Sussman (book and lyrics), Harmony tells the true story of the Comedian Harmonists, a 20th-century German Jewish singing group. Their ascent to global stardom collided headfirst with the rise of Nazism, threatening their place in history.
Harmony had a long road to Broadway, making its world premiere in 1997. That production and a 2013 run were both meant to lead to a Broadway transfer, which did not pan out — but its 2022 Off-Broadway premiere with the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene did. New York Theatre Guide's critic wrote of that production, "Harmony hits all the right notes."
Most of the cast from that run returned for the Broadway premiere in October 2023. The current Harmony cast, who will all be with the show at closing, includes 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, Steven Telsey as Lesh, Allison Semmes as Josephine Baker, and Andrew O’Shanick as Standartenfϋhrer.
Photo credit: Steven Telsey, Blake Roman, Danny Kornfeld, Chip Zien, Eric Peters, Sean Bell, and Zal Owen in Harmony. (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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