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One of America’s greatest musical comedies is now playing at Broadway’s beautifully restored Lyric Theatre in the heart of Times Square! With the biggest orchestra on Broadway and a 30-member cast of New York's most talented singers and dancers, On the Town tells the story of three wide-eyed sailors on a whirlwind musical tour of the city that never sleeps. With just 24 hours of shore leave, they’re eager to experience all that New York City has to offer… including a chance to discover love with the girl of their dreams.

*Please note: Misty Copeland will play the role of Ivy through the September 6 at the Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evening shows, and the Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday matinees. Megan Fairchild will play the role of Ivy for the evening performance September 6. 

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Sep. 6, 2015.

Show Overview

About On the Town

What Is the Story of On the Town?
It’s 1944, and a trio of sailors arrives in New York City for 24 hours of shore leave, eager to see the sights and meet pretty girls. On the subway, Gabey spots a poster of “Miss Turnstiles,” Ivy Smith, and instantly becomes obsessed with meeting her. Elsewhere, Chip takes a ride with an outgoing cab driver named Hildy, and Ozzie meets anthropologist Claire de Loone at the Museum of Natural History. By the next morning, the guys and their gals have enjoyed a night of dance and romance in some of the city’s hottest nightclubs, an adventure none of them will ever forget.

Megan Fairchild Will Step In for Misty Copeland
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Megan Fairchild Will Step In for Misty Copeland
Hot Shot! Misty Copeland Welcomes Gayle King at On the Town
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Hot Shot! Misty Copeland Welcomes Gayle King at On the Town
Broadway Grosses: Misty Copeland Brings Box Office Bump to On the Town
The Biz
Broadway Grosses: Misty Copeland Brings Box Office Bump to On the Town
Go Behind the Scenes at On the Town With Misty Copeland
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Go Behind the Scenes at On the Town With Misty Copeland
Photos! Misty Copeland Makes B'way Debut in On the Town
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Photos! Misty Copeland Makes B'way Debut in On the Town
Misty Copeland Begins Performances in On the Town
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Misty Copeland Begins Performances in On the Town
Misty Copeland Engaged to Taye Diggs' Cousin, Olu Evans
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Misty Copeland Engaged to Taye Diggs' Cousin, Olu Evans
Broadway’s On the Town Sets Final Performance Date
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Broadway’s On the Town Sets Final Performance Date
On the Town's Tony Yazbeck Is Inducted Into the Sardi’s Portrait Club
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On the Town's Tony Yazbeck Is Inducted Into the Sardi’s Portrait Club
Georgina Pazcoguin Set for On the Town Before Misty Copeland
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Georgina Pazcoguin Set for On the Town Before Misty Copeland
Photos! Vanessa Williams Meets Three Cute Sailors at On the Town
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Photos! Vanessa Williams Meets Three Cute Sailors at On the Town
Five Surprising Facts About New On the Town Star Misty Copeland
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Five Surprising Facts About New On the Town Star Misty Copeland
Watch Misty Copeland Discuss Starring (& Singing) in On the Town
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Watch Misty Copeland Discuss Starring (& Singing) in On the Town
American Ballet Theatre's Misty Copeland to Star in On the Town
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American Ballet Theatre's Misty Copeland to Star in On the Town
Photos! Robert De Niro Spends the Day in NYC with the Cast of On the Town
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Photos! Robert De Niro Spends the Day in NYC with the Cast of On the Town
Photos! Katharine McPhee Meets the On the Town Sailors
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Photos! Katharine McPhee Meets the On the Town Sailors
Odds & Ends: Hang With Jonathan Groff & More
Odds and Ends
Odds & Ends: Hang With Jonathan Groff & More
How Competitive Is On the Town Nominee Tony Yazbeck?
2015 Tony Nominee Secrets
How Competitive Is On the Town Nominee Tony Yazbeck?
On the Town Tony Nominee Joshua Bergasse Wants to Fly
2015 Tony Nominee Secrets
On the Town Tony Nominee Joshua Bergasse Wants to Fly
Tony Yazbeck & Cast of On the Town Perform 'New York, New York'
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Tony Yazbeck & Cast of On the Town Perform 'New York, New York'
On the Town to Launch National Tour, Starring Tony Nominee Tony Yazbeck
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On the Town to Launch National Tour, Starring Tony Nominee Tony Yazbeck
Watch On the Town's Alysha Umphress & Jay Armstrong Johnson Perform
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Watch On the Town's Alysha Umphress & Jay Armstrong Johnson Perform
Exclusive! Spend a High-Fashion Night In NYC with the Dazzling Dancers of On the Town
Gotta Dance
Exclusive! Spend a High-Fashion Night In NYC with the Dazzling Dancers of On the Town
Photos! Ben Stiller & His Family Spend a Magical Afternoon On the Town
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Photos! Ben Stiller & His Family Spend a Magical Afternoon On the Town
Neil Patrick Harris Spends a Toe-Tapping Evening with the Cast of On the Town
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Neil Patrick Harris Spends a Toe-Tapping Evening with the Cast of On the Town
Photos! Gigi's Vanessa Hudgens Has a Glam Night On the Town
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Photos! Gigi's Vanessa Hudgens Has a Glam Night On the Town
On the Town Cancels Week of Performances on Broadway
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On the Town Cancels Week of Performances on Broadway
Photos! So You Think You Can Dance Winner Ricky Ubeda joins On the Town
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Photos! So You Think You Can Dance Winner Ricky Ubeda joins On the Town
Tiler Peck Fills in for Sis-In-Law Megan Fairchild at On the Town
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Tiler Peck Fills in for Sis-In-Law Megan Fairchild at On the Town
Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Lea DeLaria Reunite For a Night On the Town
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Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Lea DeLaria Reunite For a Night On the Town
So You Think You Can Dance Winner Ricky Ubeda to Join On the Town
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So You Think You Can Dance Winner Ricky Ubeda to Join On the Town
Video! Designer Jess Goldstein on His Colorful & Kicky On the Town Costumes
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Video! Designer Jess Goldstein on His Colorful & Kicky On the Town Costumes
On the Town's Jay Armstrong Johnson & Alysha Umphress Answer Your Questions
Ask a Star
On the Town's Jay Armstrong Johnson & Alysha Umphress Answer Your Questions
Exclusive Photos! Hang Out Backstage the Cast of On the Town During the Show
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Exclusive Photos! Hang Out Backstage the Cast of On the Town During the Show
Ask On the Town's Jay Armstrong Johnson & Alysha Umphress Anything!
Ask a Star
Ask On the Town's Jay Armstrong Johnson & Alysha Umphress Anything!
Photos! Mad Men’s Jon Hamm Has a Helluva Night On the Town
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Photos! Mad Men’s Jon Hamm Has a Helluva Night On the Town
Taxicab Confessions, Ep 8: On the Town's Alysha Umphress Takes Us to the Parade
Taxicab Confessions
Taxicab Confessions, Ep 8: On the Town's Alysha Umphress Takes Us to the Parade
Taxicab Confessions, Ep 7: On the Town's Alysha Umphress Goes Broadway Bowling
Taxicab Confessions
Taxicab Confessions, Ep 7: On the Town's Alysha Umphress Goes Broadway Bowling
Taxicab Confessions, Ep 6: On the Town's Alysha Umphress Gets Sirius
Taxicab Confessions
Taxicab Confessions, Ep 6: On the Town's Alysha Umphress Gets Sirius
Taxicab Confessions, Ep 5: Cast Album Fun with On the Town's Alysha Umphress
Taxicab Confessions
Taxicab Confessions, Ep 5: Cast Album Fun with On the Town's Alysha Umphress
On the Town's Kristine Covillo on Snubbing the Girls Scouts and Finding Her Happy Place in NYC
Gotta Dance
On the Town's Kristine Covillo on Snubbing the Girls Scouts and Finding Her Happy Place in NYC
On the Town Star Tony Yazbeck on Not Being Debonair Before Breakfast and Getting Married on His Day Off
Show People
On the Town Star Tony Yazbeck on Not Being Debonair Before Breakfast and Getting Married on His Day Off
Taxicab Confessions, Ep 4: On the Town's Alysha Umphress Goes to Prom
Taxicab Confessions
Taxicab Confessions, Ep 4: On the Town's Alysha Umphress Goes to Prom
Broadway Revival of On the Town Will Record Cast Album
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Broadway Revival of On the Town Will Record Cast Album
Taxicab Confessions, Ep 3: On the Town's Alysha Umphress Sings at the Zoo
Taxicab Confessions
Taxicab Confessions, Ep 3: On the Town's Alysha Umphress Sings at the Zoo
On the Town Stud Jay Armstrong Johnson on His Oatmeal Cream Pie Diet & More
Q&A
On the Town Stud Jay Armstrong Johnson on His Oatmeal Cream Pie Diet & More
Taxicab Confessions, Ep 2: On the Town's Alysha Umphress Snaps Pics
Taxicab Confessions
Taxicab Confessions, Ep 2: On the Town's Alysha Umphress Snaps Pics
Sexy Sailors, Fleet Week Hook-Ups & a Helluva Lot of Fun
On the Scene
Sexy Sailors, Fleet Week Hook-Ups & a Helluva Lot of Fun
Photos! Watch What Happens' Andy Cohen Meets the On the Town Sailors
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Photos! Watch What Happens' Andy Cohen Meets the On the Town Sailors
Helluva Week! On the Town Star Tony Yazbeck Getting Hitched Today
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Helluva Week! On the Town Star Tony Yazbeck Getting Hitched Today
Photos! The Cast of On the Town Has a Helluva Opening Night
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Photos! The Cast of On the Town Has a Helluva Opening Night
Happy Broadway Opening to On the Town!
Broadway Ink
Happy Broadway Opening to On the Town!
Sex, Sailors & the City: On the Town's Transformation From Ballet to B'way Hit
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Sex, Sailors & the City: On the Town's Transformation From Ballet to B'way Hit
Taxicab Confessions, Ep 1: On the Town's Alysha Umphress Takes Us Backstage at the Lyric
Taxicab Confessions
Taxicab Confessions, Ep 1: On the Town's Alysha Umphress Takes Us Backstage at the Lyric
Photos! Take a Trip to New York City with the Stars of On the Town
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Photos! Take a Trip to New York City with the Stars of On the Town
Sailor Sandwich! The Stars of On the Town Get Cozy in Bryant Park
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Sailor Sandwich! The Stars of On the Town Get Cozy in Bryant Park
On the Town’s Alysha Umphress Is Broadway.com’s Newest Vlogger!
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On the Town’s Alysha Umphress Is Broadway.com’s Newest Vlogger!
Weekend Poll! Which Broadway Song About New York City Is the Best?
Weekend Poll
Weekend Poll! Which Broadway Song About New York City Is the Best?
Meet On the Town’s Ballet-Dancing Math Whiz Megan Fairchild!
Fresh Face
Meet On the Town’s Ballet-Dancing Math Whiz Megan Fairchild!
On the Town Revival Begins Broadway Previews
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On the Town Revival Begins Broadway Previews
On the Town Celebrates the Reopening of Broadway’s Lyric Theatre
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On the Town Celebrates the Reopening of Broadway’s Lyric Theatre
Watch a Helluva Cast in Rehearsal! See the Stars of On the Town
On the Scene
Watch a Helluva Cast in Rehearsal! See the Stars of On the Town
Photos! It's a Wonderful Sneak Peek of On the Town in Rehearsal
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Photos! It's a Wonderful Sneak Peek of On the Town in Rehearsal
Michael Rupert & More Complete the Cast for On The Town
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Michael Rupert & More Complete the Cast for On The Town
Jackie Hoffman Joins the Broadway Cast of On the Town
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Jackie Hoffman Joins the Broadway Cast of On the Town
On the Town Will Offer Role to So You Think You Can Dance Winner
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On the Town Will Offer Role to So You Think You Can Dance Winner
Tickets Now On Sale for Broadway Revival of On the Town
Now On Sale
Tickets Now On Sale for Broadway Revival of On the Town
Tony Yazbeck, Jay Armstrong Johnson & Clyde Alves Suit Up and Go On the Town
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Tony Yazbeck, Jay Armstrong Johnson & Clyde Alves Suit Up and Go On the Town
Megan Fairchild, Alysha Umphress & Elizabeth Stanley Board On the Town
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Megan Fairchild, Alysha Umphress & Elizabeth Stanley Board On the Town
Tony Yazbeck, Jay Armstrong Johnson & Clyde Alves Will Lead On the Town on Broadway
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Tony Yazbeck, Jay Armstrong Johnson & Clyde Alves Will Lead On the Town on Broadway
On the Town Revival Sets Broadway Dates
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On the Town Revival Sets Broadway Dates
On the Town is Heading Back to Broadway
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On the Town is Heading Back to Broadway
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