The Harder They Come 2023
Run Time:
1 hour, 50 minutes with intermission
Opened: March 15, 20231 hour, 50 minutes with intermission
Closing: April 09, 2023
The Harder They Come - 2023 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More
Joseph Papp Public Theater [Newman Theater]
425 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10003
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and The Public’s Writer-in-Residence Suzan-Lori Parks brings to The Public a new musical adaptation of the 1972 movie, THE HARDER THEY COME. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the breakthrough film, produced and directed by Perry Henzell and co-written with Trevor Rhone, tells the story of Ivan, a young singer who arrives in Kingston, Jamaica eager to become a star. After falling in love and cutting a record deal with a powerful music mogul, Ivan soon learns that the game is rigged, and as he becomes increasingly defiant, he finds himself in a battle that threatens not only his life, but the very fabric of Jamaican society. Featuring Jimmy Cliff’s Grammy Award-winning hits, such as “You Can Get It If You Really Want,” former Artistic Director of Berkeley Repertory Theatre Tony Taccone directs this new musical, with co-direction by Tony Award winner Sergio Trujillo and choreography by Edgar Godineaux.
The Harder They Come - 2023 - Off-Broadway Cast
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Carmelo Anthony and Asani Swann Join Producing Team of THE HARDER THEY COME as Show Sets Sights on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - April 6, 2023
by Stephi Wild - April 6, 2023
Carmelo Anthony joined the team of The Harder They Come at the Public Theater as an executive producer. Anthony’s long-time business partner Asani Swann will also serve as an executive producer on the show.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of THE HARDER THEY COME At The Public Theater
by Jennifer Broski - March 16, 2023
by Jennifer Broski - March 16, 2023
Check out photos from opening night of The Harder They Come at the Public Theater!
Review Roundup: Suzan-Lori Parks' THE HARDER THEY COME Opens At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - March 15, 2023
by A.A. Cristi - March 15, 2023
The world premiere musical The Harder They Come, an adaptation of the classic Jamaican film, is now playing through Sunday, April 2 at The Public Theater. Read the reviews!
Photos: First Look at THE HARDER THEY COME at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 9, 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 9, 2023
Get a first look at photos of The Harder They Come at The Public Theater!
THE HARDER THEY COME Extends Through Early April at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 22, 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 22, 2023
The world premiere musical THE HARDER THEY COME, an adaptation of the classic Jamaican film, has extended through Sunday, April 2 at The Public Theater.
VIDEO: Go Inside THE HARDER THEY COME Sitzprobe at The Public Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - February 17, 2023
by Blair Ingenthron - February 17, 2023
Watch clips from the sitzprobe of Suzan Lori-Parks's THE HARDER THEY COME at The Public Theater!
50th Anniversary Exhibition of Jamaican Artists Inspired By THE HARDER THEY COME to be Featured at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 2, 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 2, 2023
Beginning on Thursday, February 16, theatergoers will be able to visit Wheel and Come Again: The 50th Anniversary Art Exhibition of The Harder They Come on The Public Theater’s Levin Mezzanine, an exhibition of art inspired by the original film.
The Harder They Come FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What productions of The Harder They Come have there been?
The Harder They Come has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2023.
What awards has The Harder They Come been nominated for?
The Harder They Come has been nominated for several awards including Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for Edgar Godineaux, Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards for Kenny Seymour, Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Suzan-Lori Parks, Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Edgar Godineaux, Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Natey Jones, Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Harder They Come, Outstanding Choreographer at The Lortels for Edgar Godineaux, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical at The Lortels for Jacob Ming-Trent, and Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical at The Lortels for Natey Jones.
What awards has The Harder They Come won?
The Harder They Come has won the following awards: Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Edgar Godineaux, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Kenny Seymour, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Suzan-Lori Parks, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Edgar Godineaux, Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Natey Jones, Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Harder They Come, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Edgar Godineaux, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical (The Lortels) for Jacob Ming-Trent, and Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical (The Lortels) for Natey Jones.
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