Two actors, a piano-driven score and a set that has to become an airport, a subway car and half of Manhattan makes for the most inventive staging problem on Broadway right now, and the show solves it with genuine wit. It is also, unusually, a musical about New York written by people looking at the city from outside. If you want a small, warm show that fits between dinner and a late drink, this is a good bet.
What to expect
A mid-size Broadway house playing a two-hander, so the staging leans on quick transformations, direct address and a set that has to become an airport and a subway car. Expect a pop-inflected score and a lot of physical comedy from two performers carrying every role. It runs with an intermission and stays under two and a half hours.
Good to know
- The Longacre is at 220 West 48th Street; take the C/E to 50th Street or the N/Q/R/W to 49th Street
- It is a two-actor show, so closer seats are worth more here than in an ensemble musical
- The tone is light and warm — a good pick for a first Broadway musical
- Digital lottery and rush seats are usually offered
- The Hell's Kitchen restaurant strip on 9th Avenue is a short walk west
- Contact the box office in advance about accessible seating
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Common questions
How many actors are in it?
Two, playing all the roles between them.
Did it come from London?
Yes — it originated in the UK before transferring to Broadway.
Is it family friendly?
It is broadly gentle, though the humor is aimed at adults and teenagers.
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