The Heart of Rock and Roll
2 hours and 20 minutes, including intermission
The Heart of Rock and Roll - 2024 Broadway History , Info & More
James Earl Jones Theater (Broadway)
138 West 48th St. New York, NY
Good News! THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL, the new musical comedy inspired by the chart-topping anthems of HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS, is coming to Broadway.
Set in 1987 and jam-packed with HUEY LEWIS megahits like “Do You Believe in Love,” “Hip to Be Square,” and “If This Is It,” THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL centers on a couple of twenty-somethings on the cusp of their futures—Bobby, a rock and roller who’s traded his guitar for the corporate ladder and his boss Cassandra who’s always put the family business first. When they both get a second shot at their dreams, it’ll take “The Power of Love” and a little help from their friends to figure out what kind of life they really want.
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL is a smart, funny, heartfelt throwback to the era of big feelings, classic rom-coms, and music that really “Stuck With You.”
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HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL
7 / 10
As with his recent Broadway success, “Gutenberg!,” director Gordon Greenberg takes his job seriously, keeping the show moving as a fleet pace. Better still, he also never makes the show too serious, ensuring that its tongue remains firmly planted in one cheek or another almost the whole time.
The Heart of Rock and Roll
5 / 10
So, ok, I won’t call “The Heart of Rock and Roll” poppy. If not poppy, it’s certainly predictable, a dose of 1980s nostalgia with a by-the-numbers plot that would not be out of place in a conventional 1950s musical comedy. But for what it is, the show has its moments. Cott gives another reliable central performance, surrounded by stand-out supporting players. Lorin Latarro’s choreography rocks, and hops, and sometimes completely flips (there are acrobatic dancers in the ensemble.) In between the catchy tunes, eye-rolling contrivance battles it out with cleverness; sometimes, clever wins.
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The Heart of Rock and Roll History
Other Productions of The Heart of Rock and Roll
| 2018 | San Diego, CA (Regional) |
The Old Globe's World Premiere Production San Diego, CA (Regional) |
| 2024 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
The Heart of Rock and Roll - 2024 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Choreography | Lorin Latarro |
| 2024 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Ensemble | The Heart of Rock and Roll |
| 2024 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Featured Performer in a Musical | Tamika Lawrence |
| 2024 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Orchestrations | Brian Usifer |
| 2024 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Choreography | Lorin Latarro |
| 2024 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Production of a Musical | The Heart of Rock and Roll |
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