Cry-Baby
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SHOW INFORMATION

Average of 4 stars from 16 ratings.

CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Apr 24, 2008
Closed Jun 22, 2008

Playing at
Marquis Theatre

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Running Time:
2hr. 15min.
(includes 1 intermission)

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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

The new musical, Cry-Baby, based upon the Universal Pictures film written and directed by John Waters, features songs by David Javerbaum and Adam Schlesinger, with a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan. Mark Brokaw directs, with choreography by Rob Ashford. John Waters serves as creative consultant.

Baltimore, 1954. Everyone likes Ike, nobody likes communism, and Wade "Cry-Baby" Walker is the coolest boy in town. He's a bad boy with a good cause -- truth, justice, and the pursuit of rock 'n roll -- and when he falls for a good girl who wants to be bad, her charm school world of bobby sox and barbershop quartets will never be the same. Wayward youth, juvenile delinquents, sexual repression, cool music, dirty lyrics, bizarre rejects...Finally, the 50's come to life! For real this time!

THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION:

Marquis Theatre
1535 Broadway
New York, NY 10036

This Broadway theater is a part of the adjoining Marriot Marquis Hotel complex. Three old theaters were torn down so this enormous theater could be erected. Inside, you will be treated to a fancy and elegant auditorium with the most comfortable sea [...] Read More

WHAT ARE CRITICS SAYING?

If you're somehow unaware that today's Broadway producers are ravenous to adapt every movie ever made into a musical comedy, you might wonder why any clear-headed person would think John Waters' mediocre 1990 movie musical Cry-Baby had much potential to knock the Great White Way on its Tin-Pan-Alley ear. And while it turns out the reasons are many -- from the success of another Waters-based musical, Hairspray, a plotline reminiscent of another Broadway warhorse, Grease, and the presence of an Elvis Presley-like hero -- those rationales ultimately don't add up to making Cry-Baby a musical truly worth anyone's precious time.

The only element that raises the so-so tuner -- which features a b[...]

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Reviewed by David Finkle on Apr 25, 2008

What are other members saying?

SUPER FUN & ENERGETIC SHOW!
Cry Baby is just plain fun. With a silly plot and script, the very talented and good looking cast works wonders. Although the music is just OK, the choreography is incredible with an amazing show stopping scene in Act II. The audience loved the show and I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a big, funny, eye-popping musical.

Reviewed by bartallan on Saturday, May 31st, 2008

Dont Cry, Baby! Youre no square!
With choreography to die for and witty lyrics, this play is a must see for Waters fans. Even if John Waters is not your favorite, the tap dance scene in the second half alone is worth the price of a ticket. Recommendation: If you like dancing, comedy, and pure fun, go see this musical! I guarantee a great time!

Reviewed by Rebecca.Fitzgerald on Monday, May 5th, 2008