The Frogs
Opened Jul 22, 2004 · Closed Oct 10, 2004 · Ran for 3 months
The show opens with two "actors," played by the same actors as the main characters of the play but considered different in the libretto, discussing which play they should perform. One actor suggests "the one about the man who kills his father and sleeps with his mother", but the other actor is in too good a mood for tragedy and they decide to perform a comedy instead.
This show has closed. Tickets are no longer available.
Historical Production
Broadway Scorecard's critic review coverage begins in 2005. Cast, creative team, and production details are available for this historical production.
Critic Scorecard
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Audience Scorecard
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Awards Scorecard
2004-05 seasonBox Office Scorecard
source · Broadway League, publicFrequently Asked Questions
Is The Frogs still running on Broadway?
No, The Frogs has closed. It played at Vivian Beaumont Theater and closed on October 10, 2004.
Theater Scorecard
Great VenueThe Vivian Beaumont Theater offers exceptional sightlines and sound quality due to its unique thrust stage design, ensuring a great view and auditory experience from nearly every seat. While the ambiance is enhanced by its location within the Lincoln Center, the comfort level is average with some reports of tight seating, and facilities are typical for a Broadway venue.
Original Broadway Cast
- Ryan L. BallEnsemble
- Roger BartXanthiasReplaced Chris Kattan in previews
- Peter BartlettPluto
- John BynerCharon / Aekos
- Daniel DavisGeorge Bernard Shaw
- Bryn DowlingEnsemble
- Rebecca EichenbergerEnsemble
- Meg GillentineEnsemble
Notable Replacements
- Timothy GulanXanthiasPerformed the role after Chris Kattan's departure while Roger Bart was in rehearsal
- Chris KattanXanthiasWas replaced in previews
Creative Team
- Burt ShevelovePlaywright
- Susan StromanDirector
- Paul GemignaniMusic Direction
- Stephen SondheimLyrics
- Stephen SondheimMusic
Quick Facts
- Status
- Closed
- Opened
- Jul 22, 2004
- Closed
- Oct 10, 2004
- Run Length
- 3 months
- Theater
- Vivian Beaumont Theater
- Synopsis
- The show opens with two "actors," played by the same actors as the main characters of the play but considered different in the libretto, discussing which play they should perform. One actor suggests "the one about the man who kills his father and sleeps with his mother", but the other actor is in too good a mood for tragedy and they decide to perform a comedy instead.
- Data Last Updated
- October 7, 2026
