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The new musical New York, New York kicks off previews at the St. James Theatre tomorrow night (March 24), prior to an April 26 opening. This love letter to New York City features music and lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb with additional lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, book by David Thompson and Sharon Washington, and direction and choreography by Susan Stroman. Leading the principal cast are Colton Ryan, Anna Uzele, Clyde Alves, John Clay III, Janet Dacal, Ben Davis, Oliver Prose, Angel Sigala, and Emily Skinner.
“It is 1946, the war is over, and a resurgent New York is beginning to rebuild. As steel beams swing overhead, a collection of artists has dreams as big and diverse as the city itself. Among them is New York native Jimmy Doyle, a brilliant but disillusioned musician looking for his ‘major chord’ in life: music, money, love. The odds are against him getting all three until he meets Francine Evans, a young singer just off the bus from Philly, who is destined for greatness. If they can make it there, they can make it anywhere.”
Who’s gonna be a part of it?
“I am furious, but I am sailing.”