“The Prom is one of the funniest shows to hit Broadway in years.”
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The Prom
Longacre Theatre · Opened Nov 15, 2018 · Closed Aug 11, 2019 · Ran for 9 months
Critics' Take
Critics largely embrace this heartfelt musical comedy about Broadway narcissists helping a lesbian teen, praising the veteran cast's performances and Nicholaw's direction, though some find the script uneven and the satire heavy-handed.
Critic Scorecard
41 reviewsSort:
“The Prom thrives by going beyond “enough.”.”
“The truth is, as far as musical comedies go, this one is practically perfect in every way.”
“This is the perfect antidote for these harsh times we live in.”
“The Prom is giving Broadway something it’s been lacking for years, which is a high-spirited, old-fashioned musical comedy.”
Audience Scorecard
2.2K audience reviews
A-
Liking It
Awards Scorecard
2018-19 season62
Honored
Nominated for Best Musical
Drama Desk:1 win / 5 nomsOuter Critics:4 nomsDrama League:1 nom
Box Office Scorecard
source · Broadway League, publicAll Time
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about The Prom?
Critics largely embrace this heartfelt musical comedy about Broadway narcissists helping a lesbian teen, praising the veteran cast's performances and Nicholaw's direction, though some find the script uneven and the satire heavy-handed. (CriticScore 78/100 from 41 reviews.)
Is The Prom worth seeing?
Yes. The Prom earns strong reviews from critics (78/100 from 41 reviews). Most theatergoers will have a great time.
What is the CriticScore for The Prom?
The Prom has a CriticScore of 78/100 based on 41 professional reviews. This is a "Recommended" show.
Is The Prom still running on Broadway?
No, The Prom has closed. It played at Longacre Theatre and closed on August 11, 2019.
Theater Scorecard
Typical VenueThe Longacre Theatre offers good sightlines with minimal obstructions, even from the balcony, and the sound quality is consistently praised. While the seating is a bit narrow, it provides average comfort for most patrons. The theater's ambiance is enhanced by its elegant Beaux Arts interior, and facilities are typical for a Broadway venue, with some lines at intermission but generally manageable.
Original Broadway Cast
- Brooks AshmanskasBarry GlickmanNom: Actor (Musical)
- Beth LeavelDee Dee AllenNom: Actress (Musical)
- Christopher SieberTrent Oliver
- Courtenay CollinsMrs. GreeneBroadway debut
- Caitlin KinnunenEmmaNom: Actress (Musical)
- Josh LamonSheldon Saperstein
- Isabelle McCallaAlyssa
- Michael PottsMr. Hawkins
Notable Replacements
- Michael GenetMr. Hawkins
- Brittany ConigattiEnsemble
- Nick EiblerEnsemble
Creative Team
- Casey NicholawDirector & Choreographer
- Bob MartinBook
- Chad BeguelinBook & Lyrics
- Mary-Mitchell CampbellMusic Supervision
- Meg ZervoulisMusic Direction
- Matthew SklarMusic
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 78/100 (41 reviews)
- Status
- Closed
- Opened
- Nov 15, 2018
- Closed
- Aug 11, 2019
- Run Length
- 9 months
- Runtime
- Synopsis
- The Prom is a musical with music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and a book by Bob Martin and Beguelin, based on an original concept by Jack Viertel. The musical follows four Broadway actors lamenting their days of fame, as they travel to the conservative town of Edgewater, Indiana, to help a lesbian student banned from bringing her girlfriend to high school prom.
- Data Last Updated
- September 13, 2026
