On the Twentieth Century, Starring Kristin Chenoweth & Peter Gallagher, Pushes Back Opening Night

The Kristin Chenoweth and Peter Gallagher-led Broadway revival of On the Twentieth Century has postponed its opening night to March 15; the musical had been set to open on March 12. The three-day postponement is a result of Gallagher missing a week of performances due to a sinus infection. As previously reported, Gallagher will resume preview performances on March 3. Directed by Scott Ellis, the Roundabout production will play a limited engagement through July 5.

On the Twentieth Century features a book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green and music by Cy Coleman. It follows a down-and-out Broadway producer named Oscar Jaffe (Gallagher), who struggles to convince his former muse and lover, Lily Garland (Chenoweth), now a successful film actress, to return to Broadway in a (non-existent) epic drama about Mary Magdalene. While dealing with Lily Garland's jealous new lover and a religious fanatic aboard a luxury train, Oscar hopes he can lure her back to the stage and salvage his sinking career.

In addition to Chenoweth and Gallagher, the cast includes Tony nominee Andy Karl, Mark Linn‐Baker and Tony winners Michael McGrath and Mary Louise Wilson.

On the Twentieth Century premiered on Broadway in 1978, and won Tony Awards for Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical.