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Half Time

Half Time at Paper Mill Playhouse

Why see Half Time?

From the Director Kinky Boots

With its future Broadway bow still to be announced, brand new musical Half Time makes a stop at the Paper Mill Playhouse as part of their new season. An inspiring show that proves you're never old to bust a move, Half Time is the true story of the NBA's first ever senior dance troupe. Based on a 2008 documentary, this musical tracks a group of venerable ladies and gents as they get to grips with the latest hip-hop moves in preparation for their debut half time performance.

Formerly Gotta Dance, this fizzy show boasts an incredibly starry creative team, including the last score from the late great Marvin Hamlisch (A Chorus Line), a book from Chad Beguelin (Aladdin) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone), and direction from Tony winner Jerry Mitchell, who previously helmed the Broadway blockbuster Kinky Boots.

Cast

Georgia Engel as Dorothy/Dottie
Lillias White as Bea
Andre De Shields as Ron
Donna McKechnie as Joanne
Haven Burton
Lori Tan Chinn
Nkeki Obi-Melekwe
Nancy Ticotin 
Madeleine Doherty
Tracy Jai Edwards
Mary Claire King
Lenora Nemetz
Kay Walbye
Alexander Aguilar
Ken Ard
Sydni Beaudoin
Tami Dahbura
Paula DeLuise
Gabriela Garcia
Talya Groves
Kathryn Kendall
Valton Jackson
Summerisa Bell Stevens
Garrett Turner
Gayle Turner

Creative

Book by Bob Martin & Chad Beguelin
Music by Matthew Sklar
Lyrics by Nell Benjamin
Directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell
Finale Co-Writer Ester Dean
Scenic design by David Rockwell
Costume design by Gregg Barnes
Lighting design by Kenneth Posner
Co-choreographed by Nick Kenkel
Sound design by Peter Hylenski
Projection design by Jason Lee Courson 
Hair and wig design by Josh Marquette
Orchestrations by Larry Hochman 
Musical direction by Charlie Alterman

Reviews

Customer reviews

11 reviews, average rating: (4.5 Stars)

J

Excellent theater

Performances were outstanding. Little to no distraction and this stood out. Staging was interesting. Sparse Content so very relevant, feminism, relationship, what we expect and do and settle for. Excellent story telling. ... Read more

Kellie

Awesome !

We just saw the play loved it! Jessica Chastain is phenomenal- highly recommend! ... Read more

Zan

Fabulous fun evening

HALF TIME is an awesome show !!! Music was fantastic and the show there was not a dull moment.Full of life with tender moments of the progression of life. So we'll depicted in each of the fantastic characters... My boyfriend usually falls asleep during plays but this one captivated his attention till the end! The audience all laughed and cried and the end was a grand standing ovation. Telling all my friends it is a well worth entertaining evening and a must go. Hopefully it will be extended or go to Broadway!!! BRAVO ... Read more
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