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The Heart Of Rock And Roll Summary
- Show Status: Currently playing at the James Earl Jones Theatre
- Genre: Jukebox Musical
- The Heart Of Rock And Roll is 2 hours 20 minutes long, including an intermission of 15 minutes
- 8 Shows per week
- Previews Began: March 9, 2024
- Show Opened : April 22, 2024
- Show Closes: January 5, 2025
A talented musician on his journey to find success and love in the competitive music business and along the way, he encounters various characters, navigates personal and professional challenges, and learns valuable life lessons.
What's The Heart Of Rock And Roll Like?
The Heart of Rock & Roll is a musical inspired by the songs of Huey Lewis and the News. The show features classic hits from the band, such as "The Power of Love" and "Hip to Be Square," and weaves them into a narrative set in the world of the music industry.
The story revolves around Bobby, a talented musician, and his journey to find success and love in the competitive music business. Along the way, he encounters various characters, navigates personal and professional challenges, and learns valuable life lessons.
The musical celebrates the enduring power and universal appeal of rock music while exploring themes of ambition, friendship, and romance.
Is The Heart Of Rock And Roll Good for Kids?
Rock and Roll contains some adult material and is only intended for audiences over the age of 16
The Heart Of Rock And Roll Box Office Data
Ticket Sales for the Week Ending 06/09/24
This Week's Gross | $272,051.00 |
Last Week's Gross | $257,487.00 |
Gross Difference $ | $14,564.00 |
Gross Difference % | +5.5% |
Average Ticket Price | $57.91 |
Seats Sold | 4698 |
Total Seating Capacity | 8432 |
Top Ticket Price | $267.00 |
No. of Performances | 8 |
Capacity This Week | 55.72% |
Capacity Last Week | 55.72% |
Capacity Difference % | 0% |
The Heart Of Rock And Roll on Broadway Background
Huey Lewis Hit Single
The Heart of Rock & Roll" was originally a song performed by Huey Lewis and the News, released as the third single from their 1983 album Sports in 1984. The single peaked at number six on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
This song and the Huey Lewis life story inspired the show that went on to perform in San Diego and then onto Broadway,
2018 production at San Diego's Old Globe
The 2018 production starred Orville Mendoza as Fjord, Katie Rose Clarke as Cassandra, Matt Doyle as Bobby, James Royce Edwards as Ensemble, and Robert Pendilla as Ensemble. The Heart of Rock & Roll, ran September 6 – October 21, 2018 at The Old Globe.
Theatre Information
James Earl Jones Theatre
New York, NY 10019
Cast Members
- Bobby
- Corey Cott
- Cassandra
- McKenzie Kurtz
Producers
Hunter Arnold
Tyler Mitchell
Production Credits
- Director
- Gordon Greenberg
- Choreographer
- Lorin Latarro
Creative Team
- Music Supervisor
- Brian Usifer
- Music Director
- Will Van Dyke
- Book
- Jonathan Abrams