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On the Twentieth Century follows a down-and-out Broadway producer named Oscar Jaffe, who struggles to convince his former muse and lover, Lily Garland, 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.

*Please note: Kristin Chenoweth will not perform at the June 6th evening performance.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Jul. 19, 2015.

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About On The Twentieth Century on Broadway

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Previews: Feb 13, 2015 • Opening: Mar 15, 2015 • Closing: Jul 19, 2015
Broadway Musicals Stars on Stage Comedy 2015 Tony Nominees
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Todd Haimes Theatre Todd Haimes Theatre
227 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
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The Orchestra and Rear Mezzanine are accessible.
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On the Twentieth Century follows a down-and-out Broadway producer named Oscar Jaffe, who struggles to convince his former muse and lover, Lily Garland, 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.

Cast & Creative

Cast

Oscar Jaffe
Lily Garland
Bruce Granit
Mark Linn-Baker
Oliver Webb
Owen O'Malley
Letitia Primrose

Creative

Music
Cy Coleman
Book and Lyrics
Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Director
Scott Ellis
Choreographer
Warren Carlyle
Set Designer
David Rockwell
Costume Designer
William Ivey Long
Lighting Designer
Donald Holder
Sound Designer
Jon Weston
Orchestrations
Larry Hochman
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