Nice Work If You Can Get It 2012 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: April 24, 2012
Closing: June 15, 2013

Nice Work If You Can Get It - 2012 - Broadway History , Info & More

With a book by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro (last season's Tony Award-winning Memphis, for which he won Tony awards for Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score), NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT features some of George and Ira Gershwin's most beloved songs as well as some unknown gems in the Gershwin catalog. This screwball romantic comedy takes place in the 1920s and centers around a wealthy playboy who gets mixed up with a hilarious trio of bootleggers.





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Broadway review: ‘Nice Work If You Can Get It’
9 / 10

The cast is spot-on. Is there any ingenue role in musical theater that Kelli O’Hara — of “The Pajama Game” and “South Pacific” revivals — couldn’t make her very own? In “Nice Work,” even given a stellar cast, when she’s on the stage she often is the single focus, by sheer force of her ability to sing any song fully in character, and deliver it with a striking musicality. This leaves her leading man, Matthew Broderick, in an uncomfortable position. Although his part of a rich playboy with a low-wattage brain means he must appear as a constant shade of gray among the colorful characters on stage, a part he delivers earnestly, his singing seems only serviceable by comparison to O’Hara’s.

Broderick and cast do a nice job with 'Nice Work'
8 / 10

True, Nice Work If You Can Get It (* * * out of four) doesn't use an inane story line to simply string together a beloved band or singer's catalog or a bunch of disparate rock chestnuts. Instead, it uses an inane story line to string together the timeless songs of George and Ira Gershwin. This distinction shouldn't make Nice Work, which opened Tuesday at the Imperial Theatre, any more encouraging to people who care about keeping musical theater fresh and vital. But director/choreographer Kathleen Marshall and a stellar cast ensure that the show is as charming in execution as it is disheartening in theory.

STAGE TUBE: NICE WORK's Broderick & O'Hara Perform in Macy's Parade!
by Stage Tube - November 22, 2012


America's favorite holiday tradition, the 86th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, returns to dazzle and enchant millions nationwide today, Thursday, November 22. The festivities will showcase performances from different Broadway companies. Check out Matthew Broderick, Kelli O'Hara and the cast of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT as they perform 'Lady be Good' and 'S Wonderful'!

STAGE TUBE: TODAY's Jenna Wolfe Joins NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT for a Night!
by Kelsey Denette - November 19, 2012


The Tony-winning hit musical comedy NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT was recently featured on NBC's "Today" Weekend Edition. News anchor Jenna Wolfe went behind-the-scenes to make her Broadway debut in the show, picking up some pointers along the way from stars Matthew Broderick & Kelli O'Hara. Watch the segment below!

NICE WORK's Judy Kaye, Michael McGrath & WEST SIDE STORY Movie Gang Set for Theater Talk, Now thru 11/19
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2012


Beloved character players from Broadway and Hollywood - Tony Award-winning actors Judy Kaye and Michael McGrath from Nice Work If You Can Get It, plus three Jets and one Shark from the 1961 film version of West Side Story, dancers David Bean, Harvey Evans, Bert Michaels and Eddie Verso- visit THEATER TALK.

Blythe Danner Joins Cast of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, 12/16
by Nicole Rosky - November 8, 2012


The producers of the Tony Award winning musical comedy NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT are pleased to announce that Emmy and Tony Award winner Blythe Danner will join the production for 12 weeks only beginning Tuesday, December 18th and continuing through March 10th. Ms. Danner will assume the role of Millicent Winter, the mother of Matthew Broderick's character Jimmy Winter. The role is currently played by Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons, who will play her final performance on Sunday, December 16.

NICE WORK's Judy Kaye, Michael McGrath & WEST SIDE STORY Movie Gang Set for Theater Talk, 11/16-19
by BWW News Desk - November 7, 2012


Beloved character players from Broadway and Hollywood - Tony Award-winning actors Judy Kaye and Michael McGrath from Nice Work If You Can Get It, plus three Jets and one Shark from the 1961 film version of West Side Story, dancers David Bean, Harvey Evans, Bert Michaels and Eddie Verso- visit THEATER TALK.

STAGE TUBE: Backstage at the Imperial with the Cast of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT
by Nicole Rosky - October 23, 2012


NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, featuring music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro, stars two-time Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick and four-time Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara. The production is directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall and is now playing at Broadway's Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). Check out what it's like backstage at the Imperial, with the special behind the scenes video below!

Kelli O'Hara and Ron Raines Featured on CD CELEBRATING THE AMERICAN SPIRIT, Set for Release 10/23
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2012


Celebrating the American Spirit, performed by Essential Voices USA (EVUSA) and conducted by Judith Clurman along with guest artists, Broadway stars Kelli O'Hara and Ron Raines and composer-arranger Larry Hochman, represents an American songbook for the 21st century.

Photo Coverage: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Celebrates 200th Performance
by Walter McBride - October 18, 2012


NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, featuring music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro, stars two-time Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick and four-time Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara. The production is directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall and is now playing at Broadway's Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). The show just celebrated its 200th performance, and you can check out full photo coverage from the celebration below!

FREEZE FRAME: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Celebrates 200th Performance
by Walter McBride - October 17, 2012


NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, featuring music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro, stars two-time Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick and four-time Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara. The production is directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall and is now playing at Broadway's Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). The show just celebrated its 200th performance, and you can check out photos from the celebration below!

Kelli O'Hara and Ron Raines Featured on CD CELEBRATING THE AMERICAN SPIRIT, Set for Release 10/23
by BWW News Desk - October 3, 2012


Celebrating the American Spirit, performed by Essential Voices USA (EVUSA) and conducted by Judith Clurman along with guest artists, Broadway stars Kelli O'Hara and Ron Raines and composer-arranger Larry Hochman, represents an American songbook for the 21st century.

Matthew Broderick to Guest Star on MODERN FAMILY
by Robert Diamond - September 21, 2012


Tony Award-winning film and stage actor Matthew Broderick ("Ferris Bueller's Day Off," "The Producers" 'Nice Work If You Can Get It) will make a guest appearance on the new season of MODERN FAMILY.

NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Cast Album to Get 9/25 Release; Track List Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - September 4, 2012


The Original Broadway Cast Recording for the Tony-winning new musical comedy NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT will be available for digital download on Tuesday, September 25 and on CD Tuesday, October 30th. The album, released by Shout! Factory and distributed by Sony Music Distribution, is produced for records by six-time Grammy® nominee Robert Sher, David Chase & Tony Award nominee Bill Elliott.

TV: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT's Judy Kaye & Michael McGrath Belt It Out at Taste of Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - August 25, 2012


BroadwayWorld was there for Thursday's festivities, and we bring you 'By Strauss/Sweet and Lowdown' from NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT's Judy Kaye & Michael McGrath below!

TV: Judy Kaye and NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Cast Bring Gershwin to Bryant Park!
by Nicole Rosky - August 18, 2012


Check out the performaces from the cast of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT below, which included 'Someone to Watch Over Me,' 'Do It Again,' and 'By Strauss/Sweet and Low-Down.'

STAGE TUBE: Backstage with NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT's 'Floyd', Jeff Schecter
by Stage Tube - August 8, 2012


Young Hollywood (hosted by Lesley Robins) went backstage to Broadway's production of the classic Gershwin musical NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT with Jeff Schecter, who plays Floyd. This behind-the-scenes peek looks at the show, its costume department, fun props and more. Plus, Schecter reveals what it's like to work with Matthew Broderick and what it was like taking over as the understudy for the Tony Award-winning role of Cookie, played by star Michael McGrath. Check out the video below!

NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT's Judy Kaye to Sing the National Anthem at This Thursday's Mets Game
by Kelsey Denette - August 7, 2012


Two-time Tony Award winner Judy Kaye, currently starring in the Tony-winning hit musical comedy NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, will sing the national anthem at Citi Field on Thursday, August 9th for the New York Mets game against the Miami Marlins at 12 p.m. NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, featuring music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro, stars Matthew Broderick and four time Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara. The production is directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall. The production is now playing at Broadway's Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street).

Will Chase to Star as 'Jimmy' in NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT During Matthew Broderick's Vacation; 8/21-26
by Nicole Rosky - July 30, 2012


The producers of the Tony-winning hit musical comedy NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT just announced that Will Chase (NBC's "Smash") will take on the role of Jimmy Winter from Tuesday, August 21st to Sunday, August 26th only while two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick is on vacation. Broderick returns to the show full time on Tuesday, August 28th.

Photo Coverage: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT's Michael McGrath Gets Sardi's Caricature
by Walter McBride - July 13, 2012


Yesterday, July 12th, Sardi's unveiled a caricature for the Tony Award-winning star of Nice Work If You Can Get It, Michael McGrath. BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities, and we bring you photos from the event below!

STAGE TUBE: The Performances of A CAPITOL FOURTH - NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, Megan Hilty and More!
by Kelsey Denette - July 5, 2012


Yesterday, America's national Independence Day celebration kicked off our country's 236th birthday. A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS featured AMERICAN IDOL winner Phillip Phillips; two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick performing songs from the hit Broadway musical NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT with four-time Tony nominee Kelli O'Hara; acclaimed Broadway and television star Megan Hilty (SMASH); singer-songwriter Javier Colon (winner of THE VOICE); and actress and singer Amber Riley (GLEE). Whether you missed the songs or just want to hear them again, scroll down to watch the performances!

NICE WORK's Matthew Broderick and Kelli O'Hara, SMASH's Megan Hilty and More Set for A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS
by Kelsey Denette - July 2, 2012


This July 4th, America's national Independence Day celebration kicks off our country's 236th birthday, as A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS welcomes a brand new host, Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron.

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Nice Work If You Can Get It - 2012 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Kelli O'Hara
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Joe DiPietro
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Kathleen Marshall
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Martin Pakledinaz
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Kathleen Marshall
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Michael McGrath
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Judy Kaye
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical 0
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Bill Elliott
2012 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Matthew Broderick
2012 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Kelli O'Hara
2012 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Musical 0
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Kelli O’Hara
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) 0
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreographer Kathleen Marshall
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) Martin Pakledinaz
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Kathleen Marshall
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Michael McGrath
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Chris Sullivan
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Judy Kaye
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) Derek McLane
2012 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Joe DiPietro
2012 Tony Awards Best Choreography Kathleen Marshall
2012 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Martin Pakledinaz
2012 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Kathleen Marshall
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Ronald Frankel
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Harold Newman
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Jon B. Platt
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Raise the Roof 8
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Takonkiet Viravan
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical William Berlind
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Ed Burke
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Carole L. Haber/Susan Carusi, Buddy and Barbara Freitag/Sanford Robertson
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Jim Herbert
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Under the Wire
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Emanuel Azenberg
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical The Shubert Organization
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Freddy DeMann
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Candy Spelling
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Standing CO Vation
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Roy Furman
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Sonia Friedman Productions
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Roger Berlind
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Scott Landis
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Nice Work If You Can Get It
2012 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Bill Elliott
2012 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Michael McGrath
2012 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Judy Kaye
2012 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Kelli O'Hara
2012 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Brian Ronan

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