'Some Like It Hot' sets full Broadway cast
The musical begins performances in November.
There's hot new casting news on Broadway! The musical adaptation of the classic film Some Like It Hot has set its full cast ahead of its Broadway premiere. Performances begin at the Shubert Theatre on November 1 ahead of a December 11 opening night.
Newly announced Some Like It Hot cast members include Tia Altinay, TyNia René Brandon, Ian Campayno, DeMarius Copes, Casey Garvin, Devon Hadsell, Ashley Elizabeth Hale, Jenny Hill, K.J. Hippensteel, Abby Matsusaka, Jarvis B. Manning Jr., Brian Thomas Martin, Amber Owens, Kayla Pecchioni, Richard Riaz Yoder, Angie Schworer, Charles South, Brendon Stimson, Raena White, and Julius Williams.
They join previously announced leads Christian Borle as Joe, J. Harrison Ghee as Jerry, Kevin Del Aguila as Osgood, NaTasha Yvette Williams as Sweet Sue, Adam Heller as Mulligan, and Mark Lotito as Spats. Adrianna Hicks stars as Sugar, a role famously originated by Marilyn Monroe on screen.
In Some Like It Hot, musicians Joe and Jerry are forced to flee Chicago after witnessing a mob hit. They disguise themselves and leave with the traveling all-female swing band, Sweet Sue and her Society Syncopators. While on the road, they try to find themselves and find love — especially after meeting Sugar, the band's main singer — but have to figure out how to do so without revealing their identities.
The Some Like It Hot musical adaptation features a book by TV personality Amber Ruffin and Tony-winning The Inheritance playwright Matthew López, with songs by Hairspray songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Casey Nicholaw directs and choreographs.
Photo credit: The cast of Some Like It Hot in rehearsal. (Photo by Marc J. Franklin)Frequently asked questions
What is Some Like It Hot on Broadway about?
The jazzy, brassy Billy Wilder film starring Marilyn Monroe is now a musical comedy. Travel cross-country with Joe and Jerry, two musicians who go undercover with an all-female swing band and try to find love along the way. Learn more about tickets to this energetic Broadway spectacle with music from Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray).
Where is Some Like It Hot on Broadway playing?
Some Like It Hot on Broadway is playing at Shubert Theatre. The theatre is located at 225 West 44th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue), New York, 10036.
How long is Some Like It Hot on Broadway?
The running time of Some Like It Hot on Broadway is 2h 30m (incl. intermission)
What's the age requirement for Some Like It Hot on Broadway?
The recommended age for Some Like It Hot on Broadway is Recommended for 12+. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre..
How do you book tickets for Some Like It Hot on Broadway?
Book tickets for Some Like It Hot on Broadway on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote Some Like It Hot?
Some Like It Hot is written by Matthew Lopez and Amber Ruffin (book, adapted from Billy Wilder and I. A. L. Diamond's screenplay), and Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman co-wrote the score. Both duos received Tony Award nominations for their work.
What songs are in Some Like It Hot?
Some Like It Hot features a fully original score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, with '30s-jazz-inspired songs like "Let's Be Bad," "You Coulda Knocked Me Over With a Feather," and the title track. Learn more about all the songs in Some Like It Hot on Broadway.
Is the Some Like It Hot musical the same as the movie?
Some Like It Hot is closely based on the same-named 1959 film by Billy Wilder. The musical contains more songs and changes some characterizations.
Is Some Like It Hot appropriate for kids?
Some Like It Hot is recommended for ages 12 and older due to some strong language, brief depictions of violence, and mild sexual references. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Who directed and choreographed Some Like It Hot?
Casey Nicholaw directed and choreographed Some Like It Hot, winning a Tony Award for the latter. He's also staged mega-musicals like Aladdin, The Book of Mormon, and The Prom.
Is Some Like It Hot good?
Some Like It Hot received more Tony Award nominations than any other show in 2023 and is among the best-reviewed shows on New York Theatre Guide. Our four-star review calls the show "a bracing, fizzy cocktail garnished with a winning cast."
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