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Jez Butterworth's new family drama arrives on Broadway direct from London.

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Performances ended on Dec. 22, 2024.

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About The Hills of California on Broadway

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The Story

In the sweltering heat of a 1970s summer, the Webb sisters return to their childhood home in Blackpool, an English seaside town, where their mother Veronica lies dying upstairs. Gloria and Ruby now have families of their own. Jill never left. And Joan? No one’s heard from her in twenty years… but Jill insists that their mother’s favorite won’t let them down this time.

The run-down Sea View Guest House is haunted by bittersweet memories of amusement park rides and overdue bills. Back in the 1950s, each night the girls rehearse their singing act, managed by their fiercely loving single mom. But when a record producer offers a shot at fame and a chance to escape, it will cost them all dearly. With stunning design and glorious music, The Hills of California is “a rich, funny, brilliantly layered drama.” (Financial Times).

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Run Time

2 hours and 45 minutes, with one intermission.
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Ages

Recommended for ages 16 and up. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.
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Show Dates

Previews: Sep 11, 2024 • Opening: Sep 29, 2024 • Closing: Dec 22, 2024
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Broadhurst Theatre

Entrance

Entrance located directly on W 44th St.

Water Fountain

Water fountain located in the Rear Orchestra. 36" in height.

Hearing Assistance

Assisted Listening Devices, Closed Captioning, & Audio Description available.

Elevators and Escalators

This theater does not have elevators or escalators.

Wheelchair Access

Theater is not completely wheelchair accessible. There are no steps to the designated wheelchair seating locations.

Restrooms

Wheelchair accessible restroom is located on the main level. Additional restrooms are located down 1 flight of stairs.

Accessible Seating

Wheelchair accessible seats are located in the orchestra. Aisle seats with folding armrests are available in the Orchestra and Mezzanine.

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This theater does not provide a coat check.
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235 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
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Critics’ Reviews (3)

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The New York Times

"A relentlessly entertaining new play."

The New York Times

Jesse Green

Variety

"A dream of a Broadway drama."

Variety

Frank Rizzo

Chicago Tribune

"I never wanted this riveting show to end."

Chicago Tribune

Chris Jones

4.5
Score average from verified show reviews by customers who’ve bought tickets from Broadway.com.
Families, Ugh!
"The story of a mom and her 4 daughters and the challenges they faced shooting for their dreams. I loved this show. It taps into the dynamics between siblings as well as mother-daughter. It is about the stories we tell ourselves to survive, or even to make sense of our lives, justifying our choices. The performances, up and down the cast, were stunning. It was an acting workshop for aspirants to the craft. One caveat to my thorough enjoyment, I had a very difficult time understanding dialogue in the first half of the first act. Irish accents were tough for me to decipher. At first break I went and got theater provided headphones to amplify the dialogue and they made all the difference. The show is a 10 out of 10. Don't hesitate. Pony up, pay the price and see this show. You won't regret it. "
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Nicholas F from Pittsburgh on Dec 19, 2024
All around engrossing show!
"Loved the writing, acting, production. 3 hours flew by. Laura Donnelly is amazing!"
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Coenraad v from Philadelphia on Dec 19, 2024
One of the best plays of 2024
"Walked away fully entertained with so much to discuss. Great acting, storyline, tempo and sets. Really interesting plot and character development with riveting twists and turns. Loved it!!!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 5, 2024
Excellent performance exceeded our expectations
"Brilliant performances by all cast especially from leading characters . Superb directing . "
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 24, 2024
Thick accents were difficult for me.
"I would love to see it again as with many great shows you hear so much more that you didn't realize you missed the first time. The thick accents made it difficult at times to follow all of the dialogue so seeing it again would tell me more of the story."
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 15, 2024
Interesting show, at times difficult to understand
"Well-acted. A fair part of the dialogue was difficult to understand due to the accents"
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 28, 2024
Smokey Hills
"A spiraling downward "Gypsy" without the score. While appreciating the cast, set design and unraveling of emotions, there were problems. Difficult to catch much of the dialogue due to heavy British (Cockney, etc) accents - especially during the screaming sessions. I heard many people around me saying they missed what the actors were saying, and we were in the middle orchestra. And the smoking by the cast - obviously not real cigarettes - was still annoying. Our clothes reeked of the smell. And it was cough inducing. Having several characters chain smoke was not necessary to the plot or to understanding the character. (If this is some form of "scent machine" just stop using it. ) High praise to "young" and "adult" actors who hit the mark with their harmonies. All the female cast members were excellent. And their male counterparts did what they could with the little time they were on stage. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 24, 2024
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Cast & Creative

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Cast

Joan/Veronica
Young Gloria
Young Ruby
Young Joan
Young Jill

Creative

Written by
Jez Butterworth
Director
Sam Mendes
Choreographer
Ellen Kane
Set and Costume Designer
Rob Howell
Lighting Designer
Natasha Chivers
Original Music, Arrangements and Sound Design
Nick Powell
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