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She's not throwing away her shot! Morgan Anita Wood will join the cast of [*Hamilton*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/384-hamilton-tickets) on Broadway beginning July 16 at the [Richard Rodgers Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/richard-rodgers-theatre).

Wood has performed in *Hamilton* across North America for the past six years, making her debut in the 2019 Puerto Rico production alongside the show's creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda. She went on to understudy multiple...

Morgan Anita Wood to join 'Hamilton' Broadway cast

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The actress will make her Broadway debut in the long-running musical after performing in the show in numerous cities across North America for six years.

Boop-oop-a-Broadway! [*BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/39187-boop-the-betty-boop-musical) is set to open on Broadway in April 2025, with exact dates and a venue to be announced.

The show had a critically acclaimed world premiere at the CIBC Theatre in Chicago from November to December 2023. *BOOP!* follows Betty as she takes a break from her celebrity life in black and white and steps into the colorful world of New York City for an adventurous day...

'BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical' to premiere on Broadway in April 2025

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The show had a pre-Broadway run in Chicago in November 2023, which starred Jasmine Amy Rogers in the title role and opened to widespread critical acclaim.

You're gonna hear her roar! Tony Award nominee Jeannette Bayardelle will join the cast of [*& Juliet*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/25598-and-juliet-tickets) on Broadway, playing her first performance June 29 at the [Stephen Sondheim Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/stephen-sondheim-theatre).

Bayardelle will replace [Charity Angél Dawson](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/charity-angel-dawson), who is taking a temporary leave of absence, in the...

Jeannette Bayardelle to join '& Juliet' Broadway cast

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The Tony Award-nominated actress will temporarily join the critically acclaimed pop musical, which has played the Stephen Sondheim Theatre since 2022.

This show is still a thriller! [*MJ The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/23379-mj-the-musical-tickets) has released a new block of tickets through April 27, 2025 in celebration of its 1,000th Broadway performance at the [Neil Simon Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/neil-simon-theatre). Get [*MJ The Musical* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/23379-mj-the-musical-tickets) on New York Theatre Guide.

The musical about Michael Jackson reached the...

'MJ' tickets now available through April 2025

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The four-time Tony Award-winning musical has played the Neil Simon Theatre since 2021, putting a new theatrical spin on the songs and career of Michael Jackson.

Grant Gustin, who currently stars in [*Water for Elephants*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/34684-water-for-elephants-on-broadway) on Broadway, will play his final performance in the show at the [Imperial Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/imperial-theatre) on September 1.

Gustin is best known for playing the title role in the TV show *The Flash*, and he is now making his Broadway debut in the leading role of Jacob Jankowski. Based on the 2006 bestselling historical...

Grant Gustin to depart 'Water for Elephants' this fall

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The star of the TV shows *The Flash* and *Glee* originates the role of Jacob Jankowski in the musical adaptation of Sara Gruen's circus-inspired 2006 novel.

Rejoice! [Christian Borle](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/christian-borle) will join the cast of the new musical [*Tammy Faye*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/37219-tammy-faye) on Broadway this fall, which begins performances on October 19 ahead of a November 14 opening at the [Palace Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/palace-theatre-ny).

Borle, a Broadway veteran, is best known for his Tony Award-winning performances as Shakespeare in *Something...

Christian Borle to star in 'Tammy Faye' on Broadway

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The Tony Award-winning actor, last seen on Broadway in *Some Like It Hot*, will replace Andrew Rannells in the new musical about Tammy Faye and Jim Bakker.

[*The Hills of California*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/41190-the-hills-of-california-on-broadway) on Broadway has set initial casting ahead of its North American premiere at the [Broadhurst Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/broadhurst-theatre) this fall. Performances begin September 11 ahead of a September 29 opening.

The eight cast members announced all led the play's world-premiere run in London last fall. They include Olivier Award winner and Tony nominee...

'The Hills of California' sets Broadway cast

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The award-winning play written by Jez Butterworth and directed by Sam Mendes features multiple actors from its critically acclaimed world premiere in London.

Second Stage Theater will present the New York premiere of *Cult of Love* on Broadway, a new play by Emmy Award nominee Leslye Headland. Performances begin on November 20 ahead of a December 12 opening night at the [Hayes Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/hayes-theater).

*Cult of Love* takes place at a gathering of the Dahl family at Christmastime. Parents Bill and Ginny are deeply Christian and raised their four kids as such, but now, they’re all adults with their own...

New play ‘Cult of Love’ to open on Broadway this fall

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The show is part of the fall season of nonprofit institution Second Stage Theater, which also announced its fall Off-Broadway show, *Lunar Eclipse*.


See it, hear it, feel it — but only for a few more weeks. [*The Who's Tommy*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/36395-the-whos-tommy-tickets) has set its Broadway closing date, playing its final performance on July 21 at the [Nederlander Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/nederlander-theatre). The show will have played 152 performances at the time of closing.

The *Tommy* musical, which premiered on Broadway in 1993, is adapted from British rock band The Who's landmark...

'The Who's Tommy' to close on Broadway

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The Tony Award-nominated production at the Nederlander Theatre is the first revival of The Who's landmark 1993 rock opera, adapted from the band's 1969 album.

Beat the summer heat inside a theatre this July! If you need a break from beaches and barbecues, the theatre is the place to be. The venues are air-conditioned, but the shows there are hot, buzzy productions both on and off Broadway. Thrilling [new Broadway openings](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/whats-on/broadway-shows-opening-soon) are popping up alongside buzzy [Off-Broadway shows](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/whats-on/off-broadway-shows) and [Tony Award-winning...

Top theatre to see in New York in July

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Discover our top picks for Broadway shows and Off-Broadway shows to see this month, including new shows premiering and last-chance shows closing this month.

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Here are our top picks of New York theatre to check out in July 2023, including summer blockbusters and exciting new Off-Broadway shows across the city.

Get ready to set sail! [*Life of Pi*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/26712-life-of-pi-tickets), the stage adaptation of Yann Martel's adventure novel, will offer rush and lottery tickets for its Broadway run. Performances begin March 9 at the [Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/gerald-schoenfeld-theatre) ahead of a March 30 opening night.

Rush tickets will be sold in person at the Schoenfeld box office for $40. The box office opens at 10 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon on Sunday. Each person can purchase up to two tickets for that day's performance on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are subject to availability.

In addition, *Life of Pi* has a digital lottery for $45 tickets. The lottery is open for entries between midnight and 3 p.m. the day before each performance. Winners are drawn at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., and they have five hours to claim and purchase their tickets for the next day's performance.

## What is *Life of Pi* about?

*Life of Pi* centers on a teenager, the title Pi, who is the sole human survivor of a shipwreck. He and the other survivors, a quartet of wild animals, battle for survival and learn to cohabitate on the high seas.

Lolita Chakrabarti adapted the stage production from Yann Martel's novel. *Life of Pi* previously premiered in London's West End, winning multiple Olivier Awards including Best New Play.

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One boy, four animals, one epic survival journey. The Oscar-winning film adaptation of Yann Martel's bestselling book wowed audiences worldwide, and now *Life of Pi* on Broadway is a five-time Tony Award nominee. Get *Life of Pi* tickets now.

*Life of Pi* on Broadway immerses theatregoers in the worlds of 
India and the open sea. The Pi of the show's title is a 16-year-old boy who is the sole survivor of a shipwreck. That is, the only human survivor — four animals on board also make it out alive. Pi and the animals — an orangutan, a hyena, a zebra, and a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker — must fight against time and each other to stay alive at sea.

The *Life of Pi* play brings these animals and more to life with intricate puppetry. Actors operate these puppets, and the result was a visually stunning show that won over critics in London, where the show premiered. A [four-star review on London Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/life-of-pi-review-wyndhams-theatre) reads, "This is a gorgeous staging by adaptor Lolita Chakrabarti and director Max Webster: vivid, witty, poignant and wondrous. It conjures up whole worlds, beginning with the zoo owned by Pi's parents. A giraffe pokes its head through one of the windows, a zebra shies away from its pen, and a goat playfully butts Pi."

In a historic first, the seven puppeteers who played Richard Parker in London jointly won the 2022 Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. *Life of Pi* won four additional awards out of nine nominations, including Best New Play. The show's Broadway transfer has now earned five Tony nominations, including Best Direction of a Play.

The success of *Life of Pi* on stage is no surprise, considering its previous iterations. The *Life of Pi* book has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide and won the Man Booker Prize, and the 2012 film won four Oscars out of 11 nominations, including Best Director for Ang Lee. The movie also received a Best Picture nomination.

Chakrabarti and Webster both make their Broadway debuts with *Life of Pi* in New York.

## Is *Life of Pi* a musical or a play?

*Life of Pi* is a play, not a musical. The play first appeared in London, running from November 2021 to January 2023.

## How long is the *Life of Pi* play?

The *Life of Pi* play runs just over 2 hours, including one intermission.

Tickets to *Life of Pi* on Broadway are available now.

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*Life of Pi* is an epic journey of endurance and hope based on Yann Martel's beloved novel and the Oscar-winning film. After a cargo ship sinks in the Pacific Ocean, a 16-year-old boy finds himself in a struggle for survival alongside four wild animals. Embark on an eye-opening and awe-inspiring voyage with tickets to *Life of Pi*.

The main character of the *Life of Pi* play is a 16-year-old boy who was shipwrecked while traveling with his family across the Pacific Ocean. Pi is the only human survivor, alongside four animals: a zebra, an orangutan, a hyena, and a tiger named Richard Parker, who must learn to coexist in harsh circumstances until they reach land again.

The play, adapted by Lolita Chakrabarti, sees Pi recounting his adventure to hospital workers in Canada, sharing all the different philosophies he used to get him through. *Life of Pi* is both a thrilling survival tale and an exploration of how people cope in times of crisis.

*Life of Pi* itself has had a long and far-reaching journey in multiple mediums. The original novel was rejected by five publishers before finally coming out in 2001, when it quickly became a bestseller. More than 10 years later, Ang Lee directed a *Life of Pi* film, adapted by David Magee. The movie was also a hit, earning 11 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, and winning four awards.

*Life of Pi* on Broadway comes after the play’s world premiere in England, first in Sheffield and then in London’s West End. That production won five Olivier Awards out of nine nominations, including Best New Play.

## What to Watch For

- Martel named the tiger Richard Parker after a man in the Edgar Allen Poe novel *The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket*. That book’s Richard Parker gets shipwrecked with a dog named Tiger.
- The animal puppets are made of Plastazote, plywood, aluminum, nylon, and bungee cords so they're flexible. They're designed, though, to look like they're made of driftwood, mirroring the shipwreck.
- The tiger puppet weighs about 44 pounds, and the one used in London took six people nearly a year to build!
- The seven puppeteers who played the tiger in London jointly won an Olivier Award in 2022, marking the first time multiple actors won an Olivier for a solo performance.
- Finn Caldwell, who designed the *Life of Pi* puppets, also worked on War Horse and Angels in America, both hits on Broadway and in London.
- Martel’s original novel is a philosophical novel. In the *Life of Pi* play, book, and movie, Pi turns to various belief systems and theories to find hope for survival: logic, faith in a god, mathematical analysis, and morality. This show will leave you thinking!

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How does an Indian teenager adrift in the Pacific Ocean in a tiny lifeboat – with a ferocious Bengal tiger, no less! – live to tell the tale after 227 harrowing days? That question is at the core of [*Life of Pi*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/26712-life-of-pi-tickets), a fantastical fable about survival, faith, and how stories help us make sense of our lives.

Visually, the play is a deeply wondrous spectacle that teems with beauty and brutality. Narratively, the script does less to impress, as if written at times in magic marker, and supporting performances could use some shading. Bottom line for this work on Broadway following runs in London and Cambridge, Massachusetts: The display’s the thing. 

Based on Yann Martel’s 2001 novel that spawned an Oscar-winning movie, Lolita Chakrabarti’s stage version begins in 1978 in a hospital room in Mexico. Pi Patel (Hiran Abeysekera, captivating) is questioned by representatives of the Canadian Embassy (Kirstin Louie) and Japanese Ministry of Transport (Daisuke Tsuji). They’re after facts on how the Tsimtsum, a cargo ship bound for Canada, sank eight months earlier – and how Pi defied death. He tells them.

The action moves between the infirmary, Pi’s home, and the middle of the ocean. In 1976 Pondicherry, India, happy-go-lucky Pi’s life in a zoo comes into focus through a series of bite-sized scenes. Butterflies dance in the air, and a giraffe cranes its graceful neck. We meet his zookeeper parents (Rajesh Bose and Mahira Kakkar) and sister (Sonya Venugopal), as well as a zebra, orangutans, a hyena, and a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker, [brought to life by puppets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/how-the-life-of-pi-broadway-puppets-make-animals-come-alive) and multiple puppeteers.

Each beast is dangerous, a point Pi’s father makes by sacrificing a goat to the tiger. (Note: This is not a kids' show.) The scene shifts to a bustling marketplace, where spiritually inquisitive Pi looks to leaders at a local church, mosque, and temple for answers to his big questions. “If God is good and kind, why is there so much violence in the world?” he asks.

Political unrest compels Pi’s family to leave India with their animals for Canada aboard the Tsimtsum. About 40 minutes into the play, there’s a cry of “Storm coming!” and everything changes. The ship sinks, and from the bare stage, a small lifeboat magically surfaces like a sea creature. Pi climbs into the craft, and he’s not alone. An orangutan, hyena, injured zebra, and Richard Parker have busted out of containers and taken refuge there. 

Eventually, only Pi and the tiger remain. To outlast the maneater, he tames the beast and reconciles with its killer instinct – and his own, after going against his beliefs and eating a sea turtle to avoid starvation. When the government investigators in Mexico doubt his tale, Pi spins a parallel yarn – minus animals but with human predators instead.

What’s the takeaway? Maybe it’s as simple as to never give up – and everything that conveys. While lost at sea, Pi talks with the ghost of his sister, who can’t believe he still has faith. “Look at where you are,” she says. “But I’m alive,” Pi responds. 

In the end, there’s no question that director Max Webster’s staging is a technical marvel that makes the most of its moving parts. Those include amazing puppetry; evocative scenic, lighting, and sound design; and transporting video and animation effects that conjure the ocean and the sky above. 

“My story will make you believe in God,” Pi insists. Whether or not that’s true, it’s impossible to doubt such powerful theatrical stagecraft.

[*Life of Pi* is at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Get *Life of Pi* tickets on New York Theatre Guide.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/26712-life-of-pi-tickets)

*Photo credit: Hiran Abeysekera and Richard Parker (Fred Davis, Scarlet Wilderink, and Andrew Wilson) in Life of Pi on Broadway. (Photos by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade)*

'Life of Pi' review — a marvel of theatrical design

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Read our four-star review of *Life of Pi* on Broadway, adapted by Lolita Chakrabarti from Yann Martel's bestselling novel, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

Ages 10+. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre.

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Designed by Herbert J. Krapp and built by the Shuberts in 1917, the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre originally opened as the Plymouth Theatre in 1918. The theatre was leased to producer Arthur Hopkins, whose first production at the venue was the comedy *A Successful Calamity*, starring William Gillette and Estelle Winwood.

The Shuberts regained control of the theatre in 1948 after Hopkins passed away. The building became a designated New York landmark in 1987 and received its current name in 2005 to honor the late chairman of the Shubert Organization.

The theatre's architectural style is similar that of the Broadhurst Theatre on 44th Street, which directly abuts the Schoenfeld. Krapp designed both theatres, and they were built at the same time.

## How to get to the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on Broadway

The Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre is closest to the 42nd Street - Port Authority subway stop on the A, C, and E subway lines. The closest bus stops are 8th Ave/W 46th St. on the M20 and M104 lines; 7th Ave/W. 44th St. on the M104 line; and 8th Ave/W 43rd St. on the M20, M104, and M34A-SBS line.

## Restaurants near the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre

The Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre is located one block southeast of Restaurant Row, the stretch of 46th Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues lined with eateries serving various cuisines. Popular examples include Becco (Italian), Joe Allen (American), Le Rivage (French), and Jasmine's Caribbean Cuisine.

[Learn more about popular pre- and post-show restaurants in the Theatre District.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/where-to-eat-before-and-after-a-broadway-show)

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