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The Heart of Rock and Roll

Good News! The Heart of Rock and Roll, the new musical comedy inspired by the chart-topping anthems of Huey Lewis and the News, is comes to Broadway.

Set in 1987 and jam-packed with Huey Lewis megahits like “Do You Believe in Love,” “Hip to Be Square,” and “If This Is It,” The Heart of Rock and Roll centers on a couple of twenty-somethings on the cusp of their futures—Bobby, a rock and roller who’s traded his guitar for the corporate ladder and his boss Cassandra who’s always put the family business first. When they both get a second shot at their dreams, it’ll take “The Power of Love” and a little help from their friends to figure out what kind of life they really want.

The Heart of Rock and Roll is a smart, funny, heartfelt throwback to the era of big feelings, classic rom-coms, and music that really “Stuck With You.”

“Pure fun! Huey Lewis’s backbeat rhythm can still drive ‘em wild!” - The New York Times

“The funniest new musical on Broadway! What the hell. I had fun!” - New York Magazine

“The highlight of the season. A hilariously fun, knockout comedy!” - The New York Post

“Funny, warm-hearted ‘80s fun! Plenty of hard laughs, winning lead performances, tour de force choreography and a killer ensemble.” - New York Daily News

“Squeeze your memories into spandex and get ready to turn back the clock. A truly deranged hot pink version of the 1980s!”  - Time Out New York

“Joyful, vivacious and genuinely fun. The Heart Of Rock And Roll wins!” - The New York Sun

Venue

James Earl Jones Theatre
138 West 48th Street
New York, NY 10036

Audience

Recommended for 8 +
Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.

Runtime

2 hours and 30 minutes including a 15 minute intermission

First Performance

3/29/2024