THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opening Night Critics’ Reviews

Set in 1987 and jam-packed with HUEY LEWIS megahits like “Do You Believe in Love,” “Hip to Be Square,” and “If This Is It,” THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL centers on a couple of twenty-somethings on the cusp of their futures—Bobby, a rock and roller who’s traded his guitar for the corporate ladder and his boss Cassandra who’s always put the family business first. When they both get a second shot at their dreams, it’ll take “The Power of Love” and a little help from their friends to figure out what kind of life they really want.

THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL is a smart, funny, heartfelt throwback to the era of big feelings, classic rom-coms, and music that really “Stuck With You.”

The production opens at the James Earl Jones Theatre on Monday, April 22, 2024.

Updated On: 4/22/24 at 10:47 PM

Given how much people on this board like it (and tend to be harder on shows than critics as of late) I'm expecting pretty warm reviews, if not necessarily earth-shattering ones.

BETTY22 said: "Elizabeth reviewing for NYT."

Elisabeth reviewed the other jukebox musical Hell's Kitchen and she loved it. It would be interesting to read her take on another jukebox musical with an original story.

Show is at 7:30, so probably around 10.

I hope Corey Cott's arms get some shout-outs.

TaffyDavenport said: "I hope Corey Cott's arms get some shout-outs."

Those arms are 99% of the reason why I'm considering even going.

After seeing the opening night sidewalk spectacles for Hell’s Kitchen and Cabaret, I am shocked …. shocked! …. that there is zero fanfare tonight outside the Jones.

No carpet. No backdrops mounted. No paparazzi. Not even a damn balloon.

Am I here on the right night?

BalconyClub said: "After seeing the opening night sidewalk spectacles for Hell’s Kitchen and Cabaret, I am shocked …. shocked! …. that there is zero fanfare tonight outside the Jones.

No carpet. No backdrops mounted. No paparazzi.Not even a damn balloon.

Am I here on the right night?

"

Red carpet was Friday night. Tonight is just the press opening.

TaffyDavenport said: "FreddyMyLove2 said: "TaffyDavenport said: "I hope Corey Cott's arms get some shout-outs."

Those arms are 99% of the reason why I'm considering even going."

I mean, he's also wearing just a towel for an entire scene in a sauna, so there's that, too."

From pictures I have seen it looks like he has shaved his chest. Tell me it isn't so. :)

Huss417 said: "TaffyDavenport said: "FreddyMyLove2 said: "TaffyDavenport said: "I hope Corey Cott's arms get some shout-outs."

Those arms are 99% of the reason why I'm considering even going."

I mean, he's also wearing just a towel for an entire scene in a sauna, so there's that, too."

From pictures I have seen it looks like he has shaved his chest. Tell me it isn't so. :)"

He did and i wish he didnt

Theatremania is positive

I like how the Times said McKenzie Kurtz reminds them of Annaleigh Ashford in Kinky Boots and the comparisons to a show based in a factory.
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3 1/2 stars from the New York Post:

"Huey Lewis’ Broadway show is hilarious fun"

https://nypost.com/2024/04/22/entertainment/the-heart-of-rock-and-roll-review-huey-lewis-broadway-show-is-hilarious-fun/