A sweeping musical adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ beloved novel.
Monte Cristo tells the epic story of a man wrongfully imprisoned who returns richer, wiser, and bent on vengeance. But as his carefully orchestrated plan unfolds, he must face the ultimate question: is justice enough without love?
Developed in The York Theater’s New2NY series, this production reunites the writer of Desperate Measures (Drama Desk winner for best music and lyrics) and the team that brought you Penelope for a thrilling tale of revenge, redemption, and enduring romance.
Featuring Drama Desk Nominee Sierra Boggess (The Little Mermaid, The Phantom of the Opera, Harmony, School of Rock), Kate Fitzgerald (Hills of California, Berkeley Rep), Adam Jacobs (Aladdin, Les Misérables, The Lion King, The Who's Tommy), James Judy (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Into the Woods, A Christmas Carol), Travis Keith Battle (Off Broadway debut), Tony Award and Drama Desk Nominee Norm Lewis (The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, Chicken & Biscuits, The Little Mermaid, Les Misérables), Jadon Lopez (Off Broadway debut),, Stephanie Jae Park (War Paint, Hamilton, The King and I), Madison Claire Parks (Wicked, National Tour), Danny Rutigliano (Holiday Inn, The Lion King, Billy Elliot), Drama Desk Award Winner Eliseo Roman (In the Heights, On Your Feet), Daniel Yearwood (Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, Sweeney Todd, Ink), Tony Award Winner Karen Ziemba (Contact, Curtains, Never Gonna Dance, Steel Pier).
Venue: The York Theatre at The Theatre at St. Jean's, 150 E 76th St
Perf Schedule: (3/24-4/5) Tues-Sat 7:30, Sat, Sun 2:30pm
Run Time: Approx 2 hours 15 minutes (including an intermission)
Age Recommendation: n/a
Genres: Musical, Comedy, Drama
Warnings: Prop weapons (guns, swords) and sounds of gunshots
Ticket price: $20 (no facility fee)
