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Abrons Arts Center, Lower East Side, Manhattan

Broadway Does Punk at Abrons Arts Center

TikTok's Matt Copley turns Broadway hits into punk anthems live, with Constantine Maroulis, Samantha Pauly and EPIC's TROY as guests.

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Matt Copley built a TikTok following of more than 370,000 by rearranging show tunes as punk and post-hardcore songs, and this is the first time the idea hits a real stage with a band. Guest singers include Rock of Ages star Constantine Maroulis and Six's Samantha Pauly. If you are a theater kid who never quite grew out of your pop-punk phase, this is exactly your weekend.

What to expect

Abrons' theater on Grand Street hosts a loud, full-band rock concert of Broadway songs, with guest singers rotating through the set. Some guests appear only at specific performances, so check the lineup for your show.

Good to know

  • Guest singers vary by performance, so check the lineup before choosing a show.
  • The box office opens one hour before showtime.
  • The Delancey St–Essex St F/J/M/Z station is about a ten-minute walk.
  • Expect rock-concert volume.
  • Produced by Tony-winning Martian Entertainment.

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Common questions

Who is performing?

Creator Matt Copley with guests including Constantine Maroulis, Samantha Pauly, Tamika Lawrence, TROY, Jasmine Forsberg and Keaton Whittaker.

Is every guest at every show?

No. Abrons notes that Samantha Pauly and Jasmine Forsberg each appear only at specific performances.