Productions
Preview performances began on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre on March 29, 2012 with the opening on April 24, 2012. Directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall, the cast stars Matthew Broderick (Jimmy Winter) and Kelli O'Hara (Billie Bendix). Additional cast includes Judy Kaye as Estonia Dulworth, The Duchess of Woodford; Michael McGrath as Cookie McGee; Jennifer Laura Thompson as Eileen Evergreen; Terry Beaver as Senator Max Evergreen; Robyn Hurder as Jeannie Muldoon; Stanley Wayne Mathis as Chief Berry; Chris Sullivan as Duke Mahoney and Estelle Parsons as Millicent Winter, the mother of Jimmy. In December of 2012, Blythe Danner took over for Parsons as Millicent Winter, and On April 2nd, 2013, Jessie Mueller assumed the role of Billie, replacing O'Hara. The production will close on June 15, 2013 after 27 previews and 478 regular performances.
A national tour of the musical is expected to begin in the 2014-2015 season. Dates, cities and cast have not been announced.
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