“The result is a portrait of Town 's primary subjects, New York City and young love, that will leave you both exhilarated and haunted.”
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On the Town
Opened Oct 16, 2014 · Closed Sep 6, 2015 · Ran for 11 months
12 Rave
13 Positive
2 Mixed
Critics' Take
This exuberant revival of the 1944 classic wins critics over with dazzling choreography, Bernstein's glorious score, and infectious energy that feels both faithful to the original and thrillingly fresh.
This show has closed. Tickets are no longer available.
Critic Scorecard
27 reviews12 Rave
13 Positive
2 Mixed
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“The new Broadway revival of “On the Town” is everything a great show should be.”
“An exuberant, dazzling revival of "On the Town" opened Thursday, filling Broadway's biggest theater with big, crowd-pleasing dance numbers, lavish and clever visuals and superb performances from a massive cast.”
“This merry mating dance of a musical feels as fresh as first sunlight as it considers the urgent quest of three sailors to find girls and get, uh, lucky before their 24-hour shore leave is over.”
“This On the Town at the Lyric would leave them tickled pink and leaping for joy.”
Audience Scorecard
618 audience reviews
B+
Liking It
Awards Scorecard
2014-15 season51
Honored
Nominated for Best Revival (Musical)
Lortel Award:2 winsOuter Critics:4 nomsDrama Desk:3 nomsDrama League:1 nom
Box Office Scorecard
source · Broadway League, publicAll Time
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about On the Town?
This exuberant revival of the 1944 classic wins critics over with dazzling choreography, Bernstein's glorious score, and infectious energy that feels both faithful to the original and thrillingly fresh. (CriticScore 81/100 from 27 reviews.)
Is On the Town worth seeing?
Yes. On the Town earns strong reviews from critics (81/100 from 27 reviews). Most theatergoers will have a great time.
What is the CriticScore for On the Town?
On the Town has a CriticScore of 81/100 based on 27 professional reviews. This is a "Recommended" show.
Is On the Town still running on Broadway?
No, On the Town has closed. It played at Lyric Theatre and closed on September 6, 2015.
Theater Scorecard
Typical VenueOne of Broadway's largest houses (1,930 seats across four levels), the Lyric's sheer scale means rear orchestra and mezzanine seats sit far from the stage, with sightline obstructions from balcony overhangs. Acoustics are solid and the theater's modern construction makes it well-suited for spectacle productions.
Seating Scorecard
5 sections2 best2 good1 risky
Closest and most direct view of the stage at Lyric Theatre, with the fullest sound. The standard top pick for any show here.
Based on aggregated audience reports and editorial judgment. Sightlines vary by show and seat.
Original Broadway Cast
- Clyde AlvesOzzie
- Jay Armstrong JohnsonChip
- Tony YazbeckGabeyNom: Actor (Musical)
- Phillip BoykinWorkman
- Stephen DeRosa3rd Workman
- Megan FairchildIvyBroadway debut
- Allison GuinnLucy Schmeeler
- Jackie HoffmanMaude P. Dilly
Notable Replacements
- Georgina PazcoguinIvyBroadway debut
- Max ClaytonPoliceman
- Misty CopelandIvy
- Megan FairchildIvyReturned for final performance
- Ashley Blair FitzgeraldGirl in Green
- Julie HalstonMaude P. DillyDuring Jackie Hoffman's absence
- Erica MansfieldHigh School Girl
- Tiler PeckIvy
Creative Team
- John RandoDirector
- Betty ComdenBook & Lyrics
- Adolph GreenBook & Lyrics
- James MooreMusic Direction
- Leonard BernsteinMusic
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 81/100 (27 reviews)
- Status
- Closed
- Opened
- Oct 16, 2014
- Closed
- Sep 6, 2015
- Run Length
- 11 months
- Synopsis
- Act I A trio of dockyard workers mourns the start of a new workday ("I Feel Like I'm Not Out of Bed Yet"). The whistle blows at 6 AM, and three sailors emerge: Ozzie, Chip, and Gabey, excited for 24 hours of shore leave ("New York, New York"). Chip is excited to see all the sights that his father told him about after his trip to New York in 1934, with his decade-old guidebook by his side.
- Data Last Updated
- October 7, 2026
