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Backstreet Boys, Tina Fey, Neil Patrick Harris, and More Cheer Seth Rudetsky's Disaster!

The new Broadway musical stars Rudetsky, Adam Pascal, Kerry Butler, and Faith Prince.

The stars of Disaster! take their opening-night curtain call.
The stars of Disaster! take their opening-night curtain call.
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The new Broadway musical Disaster! celebrated its opening night on March 8 at the Nederlander Theatre. The show's limited run is scheduled to continue through July 3.

Tony nominee Kerry Butler leads the cast of Disaster! on Broadway.
Tony nominee Kerry Butler leads the cast of Disaster! on Broadway.
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Disaster! features a book cowritten by three-time Emmy and Grammy Award nominee Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick, who also directs.

Adam Pascal and Max Crumm play onstage pals Chad and Scott.
Adam Pascal and Max Crumm play onstage pals Chad and Scott.
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The musical is a send-up of the disaster movies of the 1970s, incorporating hit tunes such as "Hot Stuff," "Don't Bring Me Down," "I Am Woman," "Alone Again, Naturally," "Signed Sealed Delivered," "Knock on Wood," "Daybreak," "Sky High," and more.

Tony winner Faith Prince returns to Broadway in Disaster!
Tony winner Faith Prince returns to Broadway in Disaster!
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The cast includes Roger Bart (The Producers), Kerry Butler (Xanadu), Kevin Chamberlin (The Addams Family), Adam Pascal (Rent), Faith Prince (Guys & Dolls), Rachel York (Victor/Victoria), Seth Rudetsky (SiriusXM's Seth's Big Fat Broadway), Jennifer Simard (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Max Crumm (Grease), Baylee Littrell, and Lacretta Nicole, along with ensemble members Paul Castree, Manoel Felciano, Casey Garvin, Travis Kent, Alyse Alan Louis, Maggie McDowell, Olivia Phillip, and Catherine Ricafort.

Seth Rudetsky (center) is joined by his daughter, Juli, and husband, James Wesley, at the afterpart.
Seth Rudetsky (center) is joined by his daughter, Juli, and husband, James Wesley, at the after-party.
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The show's limited run is scheduled through July 3.

Cast members Roger Bart and Kevin Chamberlin take a photo together.
Cast members Roger Bart and Kevin Chamberlin take a photo together.
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Jennifer Simard appears in the role of Sister Mary Downy.
Jennifer Simard appears in the role of Sister Mary Downy.
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Rachel York takes on the role of disco diva Jackie.
Rachel York takes on the role of disco diva Jackie.
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Lacretta Nicole completes the company as down on her luck singer Levora.
Lacretta Nicole completes the company as down-on-her-luck singer Levora.
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Disaster! is created by Jack Plotnick and Seth Rudetsky, who also stars.
Disaster! is created by Jack Plotnick and Seth Rudetsky, who also stars.
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The Disaster! ensemble includes Catharine Ricafort,  Olivia Phillip,and Maggie McDowell.
The Disaster! ensemble includes Catharine Ricafort, Olivia Phillip, and Maggie McDowell.
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The male ensemble includes Travis Kent, Paul Castree, Manoel Felciano, and Casey Garvin.
The male ensemble includes Travis Kent, Paul Castree, Manoel Felciano, and Casey Garvin.
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Cast member Baylee Littrell (center) takes a family snapshot with mom Leighanne and dad Brian Littrell.
Cast member Baylee Littrell (center) takes a family snapshot with mom Leighanne and dad Brian Littrell.
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JoAnn M. Hunter serves as the production's choreographer.
JoAnn M. Hunter serves as the production's choreographer.
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Nathan Lee Peck shares a photo with Michael McElroy, who provided vocal arrangements for the production.
Nathan Lee Graham shares a photo with Michael McElroy, who provided vocal arrangements for the production.
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Adam Pascal joins Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell for a photo.
Adam Pascal joins Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell for a photo.
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Kevin Chamberlin poses with his castmates from TV's Jessie: Cameron Boyce, Karan Brar, and Peyton List.
Kevin Chamberlin (second from left) poses with his castmates from TV's Jessie: (from left) Cameron Boyce, Karan Brar, and Peyton List.
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Backstreet Boys Brian Littrell and A.J. McLean reunite to see Littrell's son Baylee make his Broadway debut.
Backstreet Boys Brian Littrell and A.J. McLean reunite to see Littrell's son Baylee make his Broadway debut.
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Music legend Gloria Gaynor is on hand to hear her songs "I Will Survive" and "Never Gonna Say Goodbye" in Disaster!
Music legend Gloria Gaynor is on hand to hear her songs "I Will Survive" and "Never Gonna Say Goodbye" in Disaster!
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Tina Fey is ready for a night on Broadway.
Tina Fey is ready for a night on Broadway.
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Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka are on hand for the opening-night festivities.
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka are on hand for the opening-night festivities.
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Fran Drescher works the red carpet.
Fran Drescher works the red carpet.
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Tony winner Matthew Broderick arrives to see Disaster! at the Nederlander.
Tony winner Matthew Broderick arrives to see Disaster! at the Nederlander.
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Kathy Najimy and Dan Finnerty spend date night at the theater.
Kathy Najimy and Dan Finnerty spend date night at the theater.
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Nathan Johnson and Laura Osnes are thrilled to be on hand to see Disaster!
Nathan Johnson and Laura Osnes are thrilled to be on hand to see Disaster!
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B.D. Wong walks the red carpet before the show.
Tony winner B.D. Wong walks the red carpet before the show.
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Stage favorites Marin Mazzie and Martin Moran are thrilled to celebrate Disaster!
Stage favorites Marin Mazzie and Martin Moran are thrilled to celebrate Disaster!
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Tony winner Daisy Eagan poses for photos before seeing Disaster!
Tony winner Daisy Eagan poses for photos before seeing Disaster!
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Cheyenne Jackson is proud to support his friends in Disaster! on Broadway.
Cheyenne Jackson is proud to support his friends in Disaster! on Broadway.
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Eve Plumb smiles for the cameras before the show.
Eve Plumb smiles for the cameras before the show.
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