5 / 10
I’ve heard “Some Like It Hot” described a lot as an “old-fashioned musical comedy.” And, yes, it sure feels old. But the shows that those folks are referencing, and that this musical aspires to be — “Guys and Dolls,” “The Music Man,” “Anything Goes” — sparked with innovation in their time (and, ya know, had strong scores and books). Unlike “Some,” they were hot.
5 / 10
With the exception of “Fly, Mariposa, Fly,” you will leave “Some Like It Hot” humming the tunes because you could have hummed them going in. At their very best, John Kander and Fred Ebb knew how to reinvent showbiz pastiche to deliver genuinely original anthems like “All That Jazz” from “Chicago” and the title songs from “Cabaret” and “New York, New York.” Shaiman and Wittman’s work is more journeyman-like; while the lyrics often delight, the music is merely peppy, repetitive and, yes, loud.
There are only two more weeks left to see SOME LIKE IT HOT at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!
There are only four more weeks left to see SOME LIKE IT HOT at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Jim Axelrod spoke with Broadway understudy Kayla Pecchioni, who is currently a swing in Some Like it Hot, and was previously the Nelly O'Brien understudy in Paradise Square. Watch the video here!
Cast members and creatives from Some Like It Hot gathered at the Museum of Broadway for a signing of the cast recording on Tuesday, October 17. Check out photos from the event here!
The most award-winning musical of the 2022-2023 season, SOME LIKE IT HOT has announced a closing date at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre before it launches a national tour and West End production.
J. Harrison Ghee, the talented star of 'Some Like It Hot,' will be taking a temporary leave from the show to undergo surgery. Find out which performances will be affected and how long Ghee is expected to be away from the production. Stay updated with the latest news on this medical leave and its impact on the 'Some Like It Hot' cast.
Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Some Like It Hot on Broadway.
Last night, July 18, the company of SOME LIKE IT HOT celebrated their 250th performance at the Shubert Theatre. Check out photos of the cast posing to celebrate!
Following its release across steaming and digital platforms earlier this year, Concord Theatricals Recordings released Some Like It Hot (Original Broadway Cast Recording) today on CD. The vinyl release is scheduled for Friday, September 1, 2023.
Watch a video of Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee visiting the White House.
Just last night at the 76th Annual Tony Awards, Charlie Rosen and Bryan Carter took home a Tony Award for 'Best Orchestrations' for their outstanding work on Some Like It Hot (currently running at the Shubert Theatre). After leaving the stage at the United Palace, they checked it with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reactions!
Just last night at the 76th Annual Tony Awards, J. Harrison Ghee took home a Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical' for their outstanding work on Some Like It Hot (currently running at the Shubert Theatre). After leaving the stage at the United Palace, J. checked it with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reaction!
J. Harrison Ghee has won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Some Like It Hot. J. joins Alex Newell as the first gender nonconforming performers to win a Tony Award. In their trip to the press room, J. discussed the impact of his take on Jerry/Daphne in a show that celebrates nonbinary identity.
Earlier tonight at the 76th Annual Tony Awards, Gregg Barnes took home a Tony Award for 'Best Costume Design of a Musical' for his outstanding work on Some Like It Hot (currently running at the Shubert Theatre). After leaving the stage at the United Palace, Gregg checked it with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
Earlier tonight at the 76th Annual Tony Awards, Casey Nicholaw took home a Tony Award for 'Best Choreography' for his outstanding work on Some Like It Hot (currently running at the Shubert Theatre). After leaving the stage at the United Palace, Casey checked it with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
In their visit to the press room, recently annointed Tony winners, Some Like It Hot orchestrators, Charlie Rosen and Bryan Carter discussed the timely and important subject of the need for Broadway-sized orchestras for Broadway shows.
Tony-nominated Some Like It Hot star J. Harrison Ghee sat down on CBS Mornings to conclude their 'Road to the Tonys' series. Ghee and Shucked star Alex Newell are the first opening non-binary performers to ever be nominated at the Tony Awards. Ghee opened up about making Broadway history with the nomination. Watch the video!
Watch this exclusive video interview with the whole Some Like It Hot team, including composers Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, director/choreographer Casey Nicholaw, and stars NaTasha Yvette Williams, Kevin Del Aguila, Adrianna Hicks, Christian Borle, and J. Harrison Ghee.
In this episode of Dance Captain Dance Attack, Ben heats it up with Casey Nicholaw's Tony-nominated choreography from Some Like It Hot with the help of Dance Captain Ashley Elizabeth Hale. Watch the full video!
General Rush
Price: $40
Where: Shubert Theatre box office on the day of the performance.
Time: 10 AM Monday-Saturday, 12 PM Sunday
Limit: Two per customer
Information: Seats may be located in any section of the theater. While every effort will be made to seat pairs together with a full view, there is a chance that pairs may be split up and that your seat may have a partial view of the stage. Subject to daily availability
Digital Lottery
Price: $45
Where: rush.telecharge.com
When: The lottery will open at 12 AM on the day before the performance closing at 3 PM the day before the performance. Winners are drawn at 9:00am for matinees and 3:00pm for evening shows.
Limit: Two per customer
Information: Seats may be located in any section of the theater. While every effort will be made to seat pairs together with a full view, there is a chance that pairs may be split up and that your seat may have a partial view of the stage. Subject to daily availability
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| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Original Score | Marc Shaiman |
| 2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Matthew López |
| 2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Choreography | Casey Nicholaw |
| 2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical | Gregg Barnes |
| 2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical | Kevin Del Aguila |
| 2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical | J. Harrison Ghee |
| 2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lyrics | Marc Shaiman |
| 2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Musical | Some Like it Hot |
| 2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations | Charlie Rosen |
| 2023 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | J. Harrison Ghee |
| 2023 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Direction of a Musical | Casey Nicholaw |
| 2023 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Production of a Musical | Some Like It Hot |
| 2023 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Matthew Lopez |
| 2023 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Choreography | Casey Nicholaw |
| 2023 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Gregg Barnes |
| 2023 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Casey Nicholaw |
| 2023 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical | Kevin Del Aguila |
| 2023 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical | NaTasha Yvette Williams |
| 2023 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical | J. Harrison Ghee |
| 2023 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | Some Like it Hot |
| 2023 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Score | Marc Shaiman |
| 2023 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations | Bryan Carter |
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | J. Harrison Ghee |
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Christian Borle |
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Book of a Musical | Matthew Lopez |
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Choreography | Casey Nicholaw |
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Costume Design of a Musical | Gregg Barnes |
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Direction of a Musical | Casey Nicholaw |
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Lighting Design of a Musical | Natasha Katz |
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | Some Like It Hot |
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Orchestrations | Charlie Rosen |
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | Marc Shaiman |
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical | Kevin Del Aguila |
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical | NaTasha Yvette Williams |
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Scenic Design of a Musical | Scott Pask |
