“For once, an adaptation is able to bottle all of a film’s magic and remain lavishly faithful to its script, while still injecting heart and humor of its very own flavor.”
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Almost Famous
Opened Nov 3, 2022 · Closed Jan 8, 2023 · Ran for 2 months
1 Rave
3 Positive
12 Mixed
15 Negative
Critics' Take
Critics find this film-to-stage adaptation earnest but uninspired, praising Casey Likes' performance while faulting lackluster songs and sanitized storytelling that fails to capture the movie's emotional depth and rock 'n' roll spirit.
This show has closed. Tickets are no longer available.
Critic Scorecard
31 reviews1 Rave
3 Positive
12 Mixed
15 Negative
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“Like a good old friend, Almost Famous takes you on a trip and brings you home safely.”
“For anyone who spent their youth obsessing over great music and believing rock stars were, well, rock stars, Almost Famous will carry a dulcet pang of recognition.”
““Almost Famous” almost always works better with such winking gestures than it does with sappier ones.”
“But “Almost Famous” the musical, which features a perfectly likable book and cowritten lyrics by Crowe himself, is, dramaturgically speaking, not unlike “Mary Poppins,” with lumbering, big-haired musicians substituting for a British nanny.”
Audience Scorecard
1.7K audience reviews
C
Disliking It
Awards Scorecard
2021-22 season26
Nominated
Nominated for Best Original Score
Drama Desk:2 noms
Box Office Scorecard
source · Broadway League, publicAll Time
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Almost Famous?
Critics find this film-to-stage adaptation earnest but uninspired, praising Casey Likes' performance while faulting lackluster songs and sanitized storytelling that fails to capture the movie's emotional depth and rock 'n' roll spirit. (CriticScore 51/100 from 31 reviews.)
Is Almost Famous worth seeing?
Probably not. Critics generally don't recommend Almost Famous (51/100 from 31 reviews). Save your time and money unless you have a specific reason to go.
What is the CriticScore for Almost Famous?
Almost Famous has a CriticScore of 51/100 based on 31 professional reviews. Critics generally did not recommend this show.
Is Almost Famous still running on Broadway?
No, Almost Famous has closed. It played at Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre and closed on January 8, 2023.
Theater Scorecard
Typical VenueThe Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre offers excellent sightlines from most seats, though comfort is compromised by tight legroom, especially in the mezzanine. The theater's ambiance is enhanced by its historic architecture and unique murals, but restroom facilities are limited, leading to long lines during intermission.
Original Broadway Cast
- Drew GehlingJeff Bebe
- Anika LarsenElaine Miller
- Casey LikesWilliam MillerBroadway debut
- Solea PfeifferPenny Lane
- Chris WoodRussell Hammond
- Matt BittnerLarry Fellows
- Chad BurrisVic Nettles
- Gerard CanonicoDick Roswell
Creative Team
- Jeremy HerrinDirector
- Cameron CroweBook & Lyrics
- Tom KittMusic & Lyrics
- Bryan PerriMusic Supervision & Direction
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 51/100 (31 reviews)
- Status
- Closed
- Opened
- Nov 3, 2022
- Closed
- Jan 8, 2023
- Run Length
- 2 months
- Synopsis
- Almost Famous is a 2019 stage musical with music by Tom Kitt, lyrics by Cameron Crowe and Kitt, and a book by Crowe. It is based on the 2000 film of the same name written and directed by Crowe.
- Data Last Updated
- October 7, 2026
