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Some Like It Hot

Some Like It Hot at Shea's Buffalo Theatre

Why see Some Like It Hot?

Don't Let The Flame Go Out, Some Like It Hot

The four-time Tony-winning musical heads out on tour!

The classic black and white romantic comedy Some Like It Hot bursts onto the stage in full technicolor during a brand new imagining of Billy Wilder's 1959 musical mobster classic. Widely considered one of the most influential and celebrated filmmakers of the Golden Era of Hollywood cinema, Wilder brought together silver screen legends Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon for bonafide box office success, creating one of the most beloved films of the MGM canon in the process.

Transferring the cherished madcap caper to the stage will be no mean feat, but thanks to Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (the writing, composing and directing duo behind Tony-winning musical Hairspray), playwright Matthew Lopez (The Inheritance), choreographer Casey Nicholaw (Dream Girls, The Book Of Mormon, Aladdin) and the Shubert Organization, Some Like It Hot is in eminently capable hands. 

What Is Some Like It Hot About?

An American a farce as it gets, Some Like It Hot begins with a Mafia murder witnessed by smooth-operating saxophone player Joe and his room and band mate Jerry. Masters of improvisation in jazz and in their everyday lives, they find a way to escape Chicago before being sent to sleep with the fishes. Disguising themselves as women, they join an all-female jazz ensemble and hop on a train to Florida. Later, Joe dons the persona of a wealthy businessman to win over the outfit's feisty frontwoman Sugar and Jerry finds himself being pursued by a real millionaire whilst the mobsters close in...

Key Information

Run Time

Two hours and 30 minutes with one interval

Dates

Finished Sep 29

Cast

  • Matt Loehr as Joe/Josephine
  • Tavis Kordell as Jerry/Daphne
  • Leandra Ellis-Gaston as Sugar
  • Edward Juvier as Osgood
  • Tarra Conner Jones as Sweet Sue
  • Jamie LaVerdiere as Mulligan
  • Devon Goffman as Spats
  • Devon Hadsell as Minnie

Creative

  • Directed and choreographed by Casey Nichola
  • Scenic design by Scott Pask
  • Costume design by Gregg Barnes
  • Lightning design by Natasha Katz
  • Sound design by Brian Ronan
  • Hair and wig design by Josh Marquette
  • Music directed by Darryl Archibald
  • Orchestrations by Charlie Rosen and Bryan Carter
  • Dance and incidental music arranged by Glen Kelly
  • Hair and skin consultant Cheryl Thomas

Awards

2024 Grammy Awards

  • Best Musical Theatre Album

2023 Tony Awards

  • Best Leading Actor in a Musical - J. Harrison Ghee (Broadway)
  • Best Choreography - Casey Nicholaw
  • Best Orchestration - Charlie Rosen and Bryan Carter
  • Best Costume Design of a Musical - Gregg Barnes
Nominations
  • Best New Musical
  • Best Leading Actor in a Musical - Christian Borle
  • Best Leading Actor in a Musical - J. Harrison Ghee
  • Best Featured Actor in a Musical - Kevin Del Aguila
  • Best Featured Actress in a Musical - NaTasha Yvette Williams
  • Best Direction of a Musical - Casey Nicholaw
  • Best Book of a Musical - Matthew Lopez and Amber Ruffin
  • Best Original Score - Music and Lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman
  • Best Choreography - Casey Nicholaw
  • Best Orchestration - Charlie Rosen and Bryan Carter
  • Best Sc

Reviews

Customer reviews

2 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)

Bruce Campbell

A wonderful romp back to what Broadway SHOULD be all about!

This show brings what live musical theater was meant to bring: incredible performers cast perfectly, wonderful stagecraft, amazing (AMAZING) dance numbers across the gambit, an all-star, torch singing ingénue with a world-class voice, and personable leads that are a treasure to watch. SOME LIKE IT HOT is set to a big band jazz-oriented score that won a Tony for its orchestrations (and 3 others!). The best thing that could happen for this amazing, toe-tapping, hysterical yet thought-provoking musical is for it to sent out on several tours and shared with the world. Not only is it a bombastic piece of musical entertainment for the whole family based on the movie by the same name but it thoughtfully asserts itself on current day issues of identity while staying honest to the plot and zany show biz aura of the original piece of work. I can't say enough about this show - I saw it twice on Broadway and I live in California! Make a night of it in the City and just GO! ... Read more

Linda J.

Fantastic!!!

This is what Broadway has been waiting for and needs! High energy right from the start and continues throughout the show! Fantastic singing and dancing! The choreography is amazing! Love all the tap numbers! This show will definitely be winning TONYS!!!!!!! Run and see this FANTASTIC show! I hope to see it again because it is fun and uplifting and a joy to watch! ... Read more
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