Scott Bakula to star in 'The Baker's Wife' off Broadway
The Golden Globe Award winner and NYC stage veteran will star alongside Oscar winner Ariana DeBose in the first NYC production of Stephen Schwartz's musical.
Scott Bakula will star in The Baker's Wife off Broadway, joining the musical as Aimable Castagnet alongside the previously announced Ariana DeBose as Genevieve. Performances run at Classic Stage Company from October 23 to December 14, with opening night on November 11.
Bakula is best known for his Golden Globe Award-winning performance on the TV show Quantum Leap, Emmy-nominated performance in the Liberace biopic Behind the Candelabra, and starring roles on shows like NCIS: New Orleans and Star Trek: Enterprise.
Bakula is also a stage veteran, having last appeared off Broadway in the musical The Connector in 2024. His Broadway credits include Romance/Romance (Tony nomination) and Marilyn: An American Fable, and he's appeared in various productions across the U.S. and in the U.K.
Bakula has even performed in The Baker's Wife before, playing Dominique in a 1980 Cincinnati production. The show, now getting its first full-scale NYC production with Classic Stage, follows a baker and his wife who arrive in a French village with fresh bread — and fresh gossip, riling the town into a frenzy of mischief, temptation, romance, and comedy.
The Baker's Wife is based on the film La Femme du Boulanger by Marcel Pagnol and Jean Giono. Premiering in 1976, the musical has a book by Tony Award winner Joseph Stein (Fiddler on the Roof) and music and lyrics by Oscar, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, The Queen of Versailles). Gordon Greenberg directs.
Complete casting and creative team for The Baker's Wife have yet to be announced.
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Photo credit: Scott Bakula. (Photo courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is The Baker's Wife about?
In The Baker's Wife, everyone knows everything about everybody, so when a new baker and his much yougner wife come to town, the community slowly unravels.
How long is The Baker's Wife?
The running time of The Baker's Wife is 2hr 30min. Incl. 10min intermission.
Where is The Baker's Wife playing?
The Baker's Wife is playing at Classic Stage Company. The theatre is located at 136 East 13th Street, New York, 10003.
How much do tickets cost for The Baker's Wife?
Tickets for The Baker's Wife start at $281.
What's the age requirement for The Baker's Wife?
The recommended age for The Baker's Wife is Ages 13+..
How do you book tickets for The Baker's Wife?
Book tickets for The Baker's Wife on New York Theatre Guide.
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