My Broadway Review

‘Cry-baby’- a return to the 50’s

March 7th, 2008

‘Cry-baby’ is an upcoming musical drama in Broadway that is based on the Universal picture movie written and directed by John Waters. The Previews of the ‘Cry-baby’ will start from March 15th at the venue, the Marquis theatre in Broadway. The official opening of this play will happen on April 24th 6:30 PM. Cry-baby has admirable music by the Emmy-winner David Javerbaum and Oscar - nominee Adam Schlesinger. The book work of this musical is done by the Tony Award winner for the best book for “Hairspray”, Thomas Meehan and Mark O’Donnell. Mark Brokaw has directed this play, who is a Pulitzer Prize winner. The choreography done by Rob Ashford is exceptional.

The story is plotted in Baltimore in 1954 and Wade Walker is a bad boy with good intentions. He falls in love with a good girl who tries to become bad in life. The perfect portrayal of 50’s life has made this play remarkable. James Snyder comes to you as Wade Walker the ‘Cry- baby’. Elizabeth Stanley does the role of Allison, Harriet Harris comes as Mrs. Vernon Williams, Courtney Balan as Mona and there are many other casts are included in this play. The ticket sale is open to public from February 24th. Ticket rates ranges from $35 - $120.

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