Julie Benko, Sierra Boggess join 'Harmony' Broadway cast
Boggess reprises her Off-Broadway role, and Benko is known for her breakout role as the alternate Fanny Brice in the current Broadway revival of Funny Girl.
Sierra Boggess and Julie Benko will join the cast of Harmony on Broadway, the new Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman musical coming to the Barrymore Theatre this fall. Performances begin October 18 ahead of a November 13 opening.
Benko is known for her breakout role as the alternate Fanny Brice in the current Broadway revival of Funny Girl, playing the role once a week in place of Lea Michele. Her performance earned her the 2023 Theatre World Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theatre.
Boggess is known for originating the role of Ariel in The Little Mermaid on Broadway and playing Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera around the world. She most recently starred in a revival of The Secret Garden in Los Angeles.
Benko will play Ruth in Harmony, and Boggess will play Mary, joining a cast that also includes the previously announced Chip Zien as Rabbi, 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 Benko reprise their roles from the musical's 2022 Off-Broadway premiere.
Harmony tells the true story of the Comedian Harmonists, a German Jewish choral group who reached their heyday in the 1920s and 30s, but were soon rocked by the rise of the Nazi regime. Manilow composed original songs for the musical, which also features a book and lyrics by Bruce Sussman and direction and choreography by Warren Carlyle.
New York Theatre Guide's four-star review of Harmony off Broadway reads, "Harmony hits all the right notes."
Photo credit: Julie Benko and Sierra Boggess. (Photos courtesy of production)
This article was last updated on June 15, 2023.
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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