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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.
The Life Discount Tickets
About The Life on Broadway
Previews
March 16, 2022
Closing
March 20, 2022
Story for The Life
Directed and adapted by Emmy and Tony Award-winning artist Billy Porter, this bold new riff on Cy Coleman’s 1997 musical—nominated for 12 Tony Awards—centers the queer and Black voices of its protagonists: sex workers and hustlers struggling to survive in post-disco Times Square.
Featuring Jelani Alladin as Lou, Alexandra Grey as Queen, Antwayn Hopper as Memphis, Grammy-nominee Mykal Kilgore as Young JoJo, Grammy Award-winner Ledisi as Sonja, Erika Olson as Mary, Destan Owens as Old Jojo, and Ken Robinson as Fleetwood, the production conjures a funk-infused vision of New York City, with choreography by AC Ciulla (Footloose) and guest music direction by James Sampliner (Legally Blonde).
Music by Cy Coleman
Lyrics by Ira Gasman
Book by David Newman, Ira Gasman, and Cy Coleman
Concert Adaptation by Billy Porter
Scenic Designer Clint Ramos
Costume Designer Anita Yavich
Lighting Designer Driscoll Otto
Co-Sound Designers Kai Harada and Megumi Katayama
Projection Designer Zachary Borovay
Casting by The Telsey Office
Choreography by AC Ciulla
Featuring The Encores! Orchestra
Guest Music Director James Sampliner
Directed by Billy Porter
Featuring Jelani Alladin, Alexandra Grey, Antwayn Hopper, Mykal Kilgore, Ledisi, Erika Olson, Destan Owens, and Ken Robinson
Featuring Jelani Alladin as Lou, Alexandra Grey as Queen, Antwayn Hopper as Memphis, Grammy-nominee Mykal Kilgore as Young JoJo, Grammy Award-winner Ledisi as Sonja, Erika Olson as Mary, Destan Owens as Old Jojo, and Ken Robinson as Fleetwood, the production conjures a funk-infused vision of New York City, with choreography by AC Ciulla (Footloose) and guest music direction by James Sampliner (Legally Blonde).
Music by Cy Coleman
Lyrics by Ira Gasman
Book by David Newman, Ira Gasman, and Cy Coleman
Concert Adaptation by Billy Porter
Scenic Designer Clint Ramos
Costume Designer Anita Yavich
Lighting Designer Driscoll Otto
Co-Sound Designers Kai Harada and Megumi Katayama
Projection Designer Zachary Borovay
Casting by The Telsey Office
Choreography by AC Ciulla
Featuring The Encores! Orchestra
Guest Music Director James Sampliner
Directed by Billy Porter
Featuring Jelani Alladin, Alexandra Grey, Antwayn Hopper, Mykal Kilgore, Ledisi, Erika Olson, Destan Owens, and Ken Robinson