Initial casting set for 'Harmony' on Broadway
Six cast members from the new musical's Off-Broadway premiere in 2022 will reprise those roles on Broadway beginning October 18 at the Barrymore Theatre.
UPDATE: Chip Zien will star as Rabbi in Harmony, reprising his critically acclaimed role from the musical's Off-Broadway premiere in 2022.
This is music to our ears! Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway transfer of Harmony, the Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman musical that debuted off Broadway last year.
Six cast members from that production will reprise their leading roles, including 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. All but Owen will make their Broadway debuts with the production.
In Harmony, the sextet plays the Comedian Harmonists, a German-Jewish singing group whose career peaked in the 1920s and '30s. The musical comedy shows how this ragtag band of boys found international success with their singing and hilarious onstage antics, but it also shows how the rise of the Nazi regime turned their lives and careers upside down. A four-star Harmony review on New York Theatre Guide reads, "Harmony hits all the right notes."
Broadway performances begin at the Barrymore Theatre on October 18, with opening night on November 13. Additional Harmony casting will be announced at a later date.
See a photo of the Harmony Broadway cast and the real Comedian Harmonists below.
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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