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Cabin in the Sky Tickets
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Tickets at New York City Center Mainstage
New York City Center has played a defining role in the cultural life of the City since 1943 when it was founded by Mayor Fiorello La Guardia with the civic mission to make the best in the performing arts accessible to all. The landmark 75th Anniversary Season (2018 – 2019) pays tribute to this rich history and celebrates the institution’s singular role in the arts today.
Cabin in the Sky Discount Tickets
About Cabin in the Sky on Broadway
Opening
Feb. 10, 2016
Closing
Feb. 14, 2016
Story for Cabin in the Sky
Originally produced in 1940, Cabin in the Sky followed Porgy and Bess in celebrating African-American music and dance traditions. The musical tells the story of “Little Joe” Jackson (Michael Potts), a charming ne’er-do-well who dies in a saloon brawl and is given six months on earth to prove his worth to the Lord’s General (Tony Award nominee Norm Lewis) and the Devil’s Head Man (Tony Award winner Chuck Cooper)—all while struggling to remain true to his loving wife Petunia (Tony Award winner LaChanze) and resist the wiles of temptress Georgia Brown (Carly Hughes). Long considered a lost treasure, the score of Cabin in the Sky —which includes jazz hits like “Taking a Chance on Love” and “Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe”— will be restored to its original glory for Encores!
“Original and joyous… Cabin in the Sky ranks with the best work on the American musical stage.” -The New York Times review of the original production
“Original and joyous… Cabin in the Sky ranks with the best work on the American musical stage.” -The New York Times review of the original production