

Ruthie Ann Miles, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Zane Phillips, more in 'The Fantasticks' Broadway cast
The Broadway-premiere production of the world's longest-running musical will play a 15-week limited engagement at the Hayes Theater with a newly revised story.
Summary
- The cast of The Fantasticks on Broadway includes Ruthie Ann Miles; Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer; Maxim Chlumecky; Nathan Levy; Zane Phillips; Kevin del Aguila; David Patrick Kelly; and Ahmad Simmons
- Performances begin at the Hayes Theater on October 22
- The production reimagines the long-running musical about two parents who plot to make their children fall in love
Second Stage Theater has set the complete cast for its fall production of The Fantasticks on Broadway, playing at the Hayes Theater for 15 weeks only starting October 22. Opening night is November 16.
The Fantasticks Broadway cast includes Maxim Chlumecky (Appropriate, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) as The Boy (Matt), Tony Award nominee Kevin del Aguila (Some Like It Hot, Frozen) as The Man Who Dies (Mortimer), David Patrick Kelly (Once, Warriors) as The Old Actor (Henry), Tony nominee Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer (Spamalot, Beetlejuice) as Matt’s Mother (Mildred Hucklebee), Nathan Levy (& Juliet, Aladdin) as The Boy (Lewis), Tony winner Ruthie Ann Miles (Sweeney Todd, The King and I) as Lewis’s Mother (Bessie Mae Bellomy), Zane Phillips (The Comeback, Fire Island) in his Broadway debut as The Narrator (El Gallo), and Ahmad Simmons (Illinoise, Hadestown) as The Mute.
With a book and lyrics by Tom Jones and music by Harvey Schmidt, The Fantasticks follows two moms who hatch a plan to make their sons fall in love. The Broadway-premiere production is a reimagined version of the celebrated Off-Broadway show that holds the record as the world's longest-running musical.
Tony nominee Christopher Gattelli (Schmigadoon!, Death Becomes Her, Newsies) directs and choreographs. The Fantasticks also has scenic design by Jason Sherwood, costume design by Linda Cho, lighting design by Jen Schriever, sound design by Nevin Steinberg, music supervision and orchestrations by Sam Davis, and music direction by Rick Hip-Flores.
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Photo credit: Ruthie Ann Miles, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Maxim Chlumecky, Nathan Levy, Zane Phillips, Kevin del Aguila, David Patrick Kelly, and Ahmad Simmons. (Photos courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Fantasticks playing?
The Fantasticks is playing at Hayes Theater. The theatre is located at 240 West 44th Street, New York, 10036.
How do you book tickets for The Fantasticks?
Book tickets for The Fantasticks on New York Theatre Guide.
How much do tickets cost for The Fantasticks?
Tickets for The Fantasticks start at $84.
What is The Fantasticks about?
The Fantasticks is a musical comedy about two mothers who start a fake feud so that their two sons will fall in love.
What are the songs in The Fantasticks?
The musical features many beloved show tunes like "Try to Remember" and "Soon It's Gonna Rain."
Who directs The Fantasticks?
Tony winner Christopher Gattelli directs and choreographs this fresh production.
Who wrote The Fantasticks?
With music by Harvey Schmidt and lyrics and a revised book by Tom Jones, this musical won the Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre in 1991.
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