“If the wonderful confections of American musical theater thrill you, watching this show is like hanging out at Levain Bakery early in the morning, before the first customer arrives.”
MUSICALCLOSED
Prince of Broadway
Opened Aug 24, 2017 · Closed Oct 29, 2017 · Ran for 2 months
9 Rave
26 Positive
19 Mixed
12 Negative
Critics' Take
Critics find this Hal Prince retrospective entertaining but superficial, praising the talented cast and iconic songs from his legendary shows while noting it lacks depth and insight into the man himself, resulting in a polished yet uneven musical scrapbook.
This show has closed. Tickets are no longer available.
Critic Scorecard
66 reviews9 Rave
26 Positive
19 Mixed
12 Negative
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“It’s a career that has given birth to an unparalleled string of hits (and some misses as well), many of them sampled here deliciously, often thrillingly.”
“Jason Robert Brown’s new anthem, “Do The Work” concludes the evening on just the right note, for it sums up the career of Harold Prince, who at 90 is still up there inspiring, mentoring, producing and directing, for which we owe him so much.”
“This is as good as polished, professional theater ever gets.”
“You really can�t go wrong. So go.”
Audience Scorecard
584 audience reviews
B
Shrugging
Awards Scorecard
2017-18 season24
Nominated
Outer Critics:3 nomsDrama Desk:2 noms
Box Office Scorecard
source · Broadway League, publicAll Time
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Prince of Broadway?
Critics find this Hal Prince retrospective entertaining but superficial, praising the talented cast and iconic songs from his legendary shows while noting it lacks depth and insight into the man himself, resulting in a polished yet uneven musical scrapbook. (CriticScore 67/100 from 66 reviews.)
Is Prince of Broadway worth seeing?
Probably, if the material interests you. Critics say Prince of Broadway is worth seeing (67/100 from 66 reviews) — it works best if the premise or cast appeals to you.
What is the CriticScore for Prince of Broadway?
Prince of Broadway has a CriticScore of 67/100 based on 66 professional reviews. This is rated "Worth Seeing".
Is Prince of Broadway still running on Broadway?
No, Prince of Broadway has closed. It played at Samuel J. Friedman Theatre and closed on October 29, 2017.
Theater Scorecard
Great VenueThe Samuel J. Friedman Theatre offers good sightlines with minimal obstructions and a well-raked mezzanine, ensuring a clear view from most seats. The sound quality is consistently praised, and the seating is comfortable with decent legroom. The theater's ambiance is enhanced by its elegant design following renovation, though facilities like restrooms are average, leading to some congestion during intermissions.
Original Broadway Cast
- Chuck CooperVan Burenin "Damn Yankees"
- Janet DacalSydneyin "It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman"
- Bryonha Marie ParhamAmaliain "She Loves Me"
- Emily SkinnerPhyllisin "Follies"
- Brandon UranowitzRockyin "Damn Yankees"
- Kaley Ann VoorheesMariain "West Side Story"
- Michael XavierSidin "The Pajama Game"
- Tony YazbeckVernonin "Damn Yankees"
Creative Team
- Harold PrinceDirector
- David ThompsonBook
- Fred LassenMusic Direction
- Richard AdlerLyrics
- Jerry RossLyrics
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 67/100 (66 reviews)
- Status
- Closed
- Opened
- Aug 24, 2017
- Closed
- Oct 29, 2017
- Run Length
- 2 months
- Synopsis
- Prince of Broadway is a musical revue showcasing the producing career of Harold Prince. Prince himself directed the production, his final Broadway credit.
- Data Last Updated
- October 7, 2026
