Name: Hell's Kitchen Lottery at The Public
Start: 2023-10-24
End: 2024-01-14
Location: Public Theater

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Shoshana Bean stars as Jersey in [*Hell's Kitchen*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/31750-hells-kitchen) on Broadway from March 28, 2024.

Her Broadway debut was in *Hairspray* as an understudy for Tracy Turnblad and various other roles. Her breakthrough, though, came when she played Elphaba in [*Wicked*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/1-wicked-musical-tickets). She went on to star in shows including *Waitress* and *Mr. Saturday Night*, which earned Bean her first Tony Award nomination.

In addition to her stage work, Bean has also released three LPs and three EPs, in addition to appearing on multiple cast albums and releasing many more singles.

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Mr. Saturday Night on Broadway - NYC

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Summer, or at least a feel of summer stock, comes early with the arrival of the new but tired Broadway musical <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/mr-saturday-night" target="_blank">Mr. Saturday Night</a> starring <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/actor-profile/billy-crystal" target="_blank">Billy Crystal</a>.Based on a 1992 big-screen box-office dud that Crystal co-wrote, directed, and starred in, the fitfully amusing story spins around Buddy Young Jr., a has-been comic who lost his lucrative network gig but has never shed his self-sabotaging ways. Then, by fluke, he gets a second chance for professional and personal growth.It's the 1990s when we meet Buddy, who's working the retirement-community circuit. "I know you're out there — I can hear you decomposing," he zings with trademark contempt. The room is a far cry from the TV variety show he headlined in 1955.Crystal, Lowell Ganz, and Babaloo Mandel, the same team who wrote the screenplay, devise a clever way for Buddy's shot at redemption to materialize: Opportunity knocks when Buddy mistakenly shows up in an Emmy Awards "In Memoriam" tribute. Fake death becomes him. He attracts a movie offer and a go-getter agent, Annie Wells (Chasten Harmon). She takes a shine to Buddy despite the fact that he's a bully.That becomes clear when the plot backpedals to the Catskills, where Buddy started out and worked his shtick — mostly Borscht and below-the-belt gags. It's where he met his wife Elaine (City of Angels Tony winner Randy Graff, a big talent in the slim role of a dutiful sitcom-y wife).&nbsp;After the mighty Buddy has fallen, his corrosive mean streak takes a toll on Elaine and their daughter Susan (Shoshana Bean, the vocal MVP) as well as his true-blue, put-upon brother and manager Stan (David Paymer, who reprises his movie role).&nbsp;Composer Jason Robert Brown (The Bridges of Madison County, 13) and lyricist Amanda Green (High Fidelity, Bring It On The Musical) have previously shown they can craft a catchy melody and a matching lyric.&nbsp;But along with the rest of the creative team, including director John Rando (Urinetown), who guides the less-than-deluxe-looking production, the songwriters haven't presented a compelling argument that Buddy's story expands as a musical. And at some points, it's hard to determine if a character, Stan specifically, is actually singing.&nbsp;Less-than-stellar belting isn't the biggest issue. It's that songs come and go without much of a trace because they're bookmarks that anchor the story in place while the show idles.Susan's first song, "There's a Chance,"&nbsp; is a prime example. It goes on for around three or four minutes when it boils down to one sentence: "I'm happy I'm up for a job." The same goes for her second-act showcase, "Maybe It Starts With Me," in which this 40-year-old woman reckons with daddy issues.Crystal carries lots of goodwill and knows his way around Broadway. His Tony-winning one-man memoir 700 Sundays ran there in 2004 and 2013. And he can carry a tune well enough, which he proved over the years when he hosted the Oscars.&nbsp;Buddy spends a good deal of the time doing stand-up, so that part of the role is squarely in Crystal's comfort zone. Interviewed on a talk show about job prospects, Buddy is asked what he's got coming up. "Mostly phlegm," he deadpans. It's gross. It's funny. It's not a stretch.A show about a comedian getting a shot at a new medium — for Buddy, a movie; for Billy, a Broadway musical — has a tidy meta tinge. Billy/Buddy's brand of insult humor and verbal slaps make for a touchy subject in 2022. That's worth noting. Good comic timing, after all, is no joke.<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/mr-saturday-night" target="_blank">Mr. Saturday Night is at the Nederlander Theatre. Mr. Saturday Night tickets will be available on New York Theatre Guide soon.</a>Photo credit: Jordan Gelber, Brian Gonzales, and Billy Crystal in Mr. Saturday Night. (Photo by Matthew Murphy)

'Mr. Saturday Night' review — Billy Crystal brings the comedy to a bloated musical

Mr. Saturday Night is at the Nederlander Theatre. Mr. Saturday Night tickets will be available on New York Theatre Guide soon.

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Built by Walter C. Jordan, the Nederlander Theatre building was originally constructed as a carpenter's shop in 1920 and was converted into a theatre the following year. The venue officially opened as the National Theatre on September 1, 1921. Ownership of the theatre has changed hands several times over the years — the Shubert Organization originally owned the building until 1956, and Harry Fomkes and Billy Rose (who renamed the theatre after himself) took over in 1959.

The Nederlander Organization purchased the property in 1979 and briefly renamed it the Trafalgar Theatre, until it was renamed after the organization's founder, David T. Nederlander, in 1980.

The Nederlander Theatre, located on 41st Street, is the southernmost Broadway house.

## How to get to the Nederlander Theatre on Broadway

The closest subway stop to the Nederlander Theatre is 42nd Street - Times Square on the 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, W, and S lines. The closest bus stops are 7th Av/W 41st St. on the M7, M20, or M104 lines and 7th Av/W 42nd St. on the M42, SIM8, SIM8X, SIM22, SIM25, SIM26, and SIM30 lines.

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Wicked on Broadway - NYC [1]

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There have been moments in the history of musical theater when, like a twister, the sheer talent and whirling spectacle of a production have flattened any negative criticism that stood to get in its way. Take October, 2003 for example. That was the month that <a href="/show/wicked">Wicked </a>opened in New York to generally dour reviews. But since then, more than 8.8 million people have found the heart, nerve and wisdom to pay a visit, resulting in the happy scene of a Broadway house filled with as many teens as adults, and making a tale, born from a 115-year-old children's novel, one of the top five highest grossing shows of all time.The latest incarnation of this impeccably oiled entertainment machine finds a new gear courtesy of a British import. Reprising the role she played on the West End for three years, Rachel Tucker steps in as the green-skinned Elphaba, a.k.a. the Wicked Witch of the West, and nearly blows the roof off the massive Gershwin Theatre with her opening number, "The Wizard and I." As the song reaches its climax, Tucker raises her arms, not especially high, but in a crooked witchly fashion, showing off the kind of smart physicality she brings throughout the evening. Opposite her, as Glinda the Good, Kara Lindsay aces the delicate assignment of being both ditzy blonde and sensitive friend while showing off her clear soprano and great comic chops.Among the show's many happy surprises, Michele Lee turns up, in fine form, as the scheming Madame Morrible, and Arielle Jacobs charms us from a wheelchair as Nessarose, until that unfortunate incident with a falling house. James Lynn Abbott's best moment of choreography comes not from any of the numerous, raucous ensemble pieces, but from a beautifully rendered bit of quiet ballet that arrives unexpectedly during the energetic "Dancing Through Life." And Stephen Schwartz's classic score provides a wonderful playground for the cast to swing upon, while reminding us of this composer's important history. Close your eyes and hear strains of Pippin in "As Long as You're Mine." Find the hint of Godspell playfulness in the staccato beats of "What is this Feeling."The Wikipedia plot summary for Wicked is over 2100 words long, which speaks not only to the show's dedicated fan base, but to the fact that this is a musical with a lot going on. It's a romantic comedy with strong political undertones, an animal rights treatise with a talking goat and flying monkeys, a parable on the pitfalls of getting what you want, a warning on the limits of friendship, and an homage to a classic film. In the realm of mythology, green-hued creatures have never had a simple time of it (see Shrek, Hulk, et al.), and rare is the story, let alone the musical, that is centered on two women who are unrelated, yet have a complex emotional attachment, while still remaining starkly unique individuals. But Eugene Lee's epic scenic design provides the framework to tie everything together. The show is completely set within the machinations of a huge clock, the Clock of the Time Dragon to be precise. And whether or not you are up on your Oz lore, this seems, at first, incongruous with the magical proceedings on stage. Why is Glinda's bubble-mobile so pendulum like? But then the metaphor becomes clearer. "I would do anything to turn back the clock," laments Elphaba, and later she demands, "Wait just a clock tick!" Once a spell is cast, it cannot be undone. Life moves forward, and Wicked reveals itself to be, more than anything else, a cautionary tale about learning to live with one's choices.(Photo by Joan Marcus)<hr />"'Wicked' does not, alas, speak hopefully for the future of the Broadway musical." Ben Brantley for New York Times"It's such a 'Wicked' waste of talent." Howard Kissel for New York Daily News"The most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical I've come across in a long time." Elysa Gardner for USA Today"Overproduced, overblown, confusingly dark and laboriously ambitious jumble." Linda Winer for Newsday"Far too arch and sophisticated for children...lacks... sophistication and wit that would make it palatable for adults." Frank Scheck for Hollywood Reporter"The best thing about 'Wicked' is its stars, whose talents cast a powerful spell." Roma Torre for NY1"Lavish, ambitious and problematic." Michael Kuchwara for Associated Press<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2003/10/31/arts/theater/31WICK.html" target="Top">New York Times</a> - <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/life/theater/2003-10-30-wicked_x.htm" target="Top">USA Today</a> - <a href="http://www.ny1.com/ny/Living/SubTopic/index.html?topicintid=4&amp;subtopicintid=14&amp;contentintid=34381" target="Top">NY1</a>

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Built on the site of the historic Capitol Theatre by Harold and Percy Uris, and designed by Ralph Alswang, the Gershwin Theatre opened on November 28, 1972 as the Uris Theatre.

The premiere production was the musical *Via Galactica*, starring Raul Julia. The Gershwin has served as a traditional theatre for the majority of its existence, though the venue was a concert hall from 1974 to 1976.

The theatre was renamed to honor composer and lyricist duo George and Ira Gershwin during the 37th Tony Awards on June 5, 1983. The Gershwin has the largest seating capacity on Broadway at 1,933 seats, and it houses the American Theatre Hall of Fame in its lobby.

## How to get to the Gershwin Theatre on Broadway

The Gershwin Theatre is closest to the 50th Street subway stops on the C, E, and 1 lines. The theatre is also equidistant from the 7th Ave/W 50th St. and 8th Ave/W 50th St. bus stops on the M50 line.

## Restaurants near the Gershwin Theatre

Popular restaurants near the Gershwin Theatre include Junior's (American), Saar (Indian), Lillie's Victorian Establishment (British/pub food), and The Blue Dog (American). Across Broadway is Ellen's Stardust Diner, a New York institution famous for its singing waitstaff.

[Learn more about popular pre- and post-show restaurants in the Theatre District.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/where-to-eat-before-and-after-a-broadway-show)

## Where is *Wicked* on Broadway playing?

*Wicked* on Broadway plays the Gershwin Theatre at 222 West 51st St. The musical has played there since its opening in 2003, and *Wicked* has since become the fifth longest running Broadway show of all time.

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Leave it to Alicia Keys, the writer of evocative songs like "Fallin'" and "If I Ain't Got You," which make everyday emotions feel like momentous revelations, to make a New York local see Midtown anew. I'll admit, after living on both the north and south outskirts of Hell's Kitchen for a combined four years, that particular part of the city began to feel a little less fiery, the streets no longer making me feel brand-new, but same-old.

But as portrayed in [*Hell's Kitchen*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/31750-hells-kitchen), under Michael Greif's direction, Keys's home neighborhood is a living, pulsing, vibrant soundscape. In this new musical, loosely based on Keys's upbringing, we see the world as a 17-year-old Ali (Maleah Joi Moon, in a sensational professional debut) does: alive with irresistible art, from the bucket drummers on the street to the opera singers on her building's 17th floor to the dance instructor on the 27th. (Camille A. Brown lends invaluable support with her impassioned choreography.)

A young woman with enough energy, verve, and attitude as the rest of Hell's Kitchen combined, Ali sees her city as a place of opportunity. Mainly for romance at first (her eye is firmly fixed on one of those drummers), but eventually, for her own future as an artist, thanks to an elderly neighbor who introduces her to the piano. In contrast, her mother, Jersey, sees the world as something to protect Ali from — she made her own teenage mistakes with the pianist who became Ali's father, then left.

Though *Hell's Kitchen* takes plenty of liberties with Keys's life, to the credit of her and book writer Kristoffer Diaz, it's not a highlight reel. The creators don't sugarcoat the low notes of Keys's adolesence: her younger self's willfulness to a fault, the illness of her mentor, and gravest of all, the overpolicing of her community, filled with artists of color.

Diaz’s book barely has time between songs to capture all the story’s nuances and themes. But oh, the songs. Keys's music, including three excellent new tunes alongside her many existing hits, soars on stage, especially thanks to a cast of ace vocalists: Moon, the belting badass Shoshana Bean (as Jersey), the silk-voiced Brandon Victor Dixon (as Ali's father, Davis), and the heart-wrenching Kecia Lewis (as Ali's piano teacher, Miss Liza Jane).

Even if "Empire State of Mind" is the gratuitous, if necessary for broad audience appeal, choice for the final number (I'd have loved to hear Keys's scrappy, city-themed "Underdog" instead), it feels earned. Keys and her team reveal that "concrete jungle where dreams are made of" isn't fully a cliche — it's a reflection of an optimistic, ambitious young person's view of the world, imperfections and all. Even we jaded locals can perhaps learn from that perspective.

[*Hell's Kitchen* is at The Public Theater through January 14. Get *Hell's Kitchen* tickets on New York Theatre Guide.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/31750-hells-kitchen)

*Photo credit: The cast of Hell's Kitchen at The Public Theater. (Photo by Joan Marcus)*

'Hell's Kitchen' review — Alicia Keys's soulful songs take the stage

Read our review of *Hell's Kitchen* off Broadway, a new musical based on the life of and with songs by Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, at The Public Theater.

Joseph Papp founded The Public Theater in 1954 as the Shakespeare Workshop. The organization moved into its current home on Lafayette Street in Lower Manhattan in 1967.

The Public Theater building was under risk of demolition until the Public persuaded the city council to sell them the building for use as a theatre. As a result, the building was granted New York City landmark status in 1965, and architect Giorgio Cavaglieri converted it into a theatre in 1967.

The company’s inaugural production in its new home was the world premiere of *Hair*, which also marked its first non-Shakespeare offering. The building is comprised of five performance spaces: the Anspacher Theater (which has a 275-seat capacity), LuEsther Hall (160 seats), Martinson Theater (199 seats), Newman Theater (299 seats), and Shiva Theater (99 seats).

The Public complex also include office spaces; the restaurant and bar The Library; and Joe’s Pub, a cabaret-style venue used for smaller musical revues and soloists. The company also operates the [Delacorte Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/delacorte-theater) in Central Park, which has been home to free Shakespeare in the Park productions during the summer since 1954.

## How to get to The Public Theater off Broadway

The Public Theater is closest to the Astor Place subway stop on the 6 line and the 8 St - NYU stop on the R and W lines. The closest bus stop is Lafayette St./Astor Pl. on the M1 line.

## Restaurants near The Public Theater

Popular restaurants near The Public Theater include Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ, Vic's (Italian), and Atla (Mexican). The Public also has an in-house bar and restaurant, The Library (American).

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