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SYNOPSIS: Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize winning rock musical retelling of the “La Bohème” story...relocated to AIDS-era East Village, New York. A penniless songwriter's love for a young woman grows even as illness begins to consume her. The poet Rodolfo is now punk rocker Roger. Tubercular Mimi is now an AIDS-infected dancer at an S&M nightclub. Painter Marcello is now aspiring filmmaker Mark Cohen, and so forth. The ending is transformed from the opera, but the theme of love striving to endure beyond all obstacles remains. Songs include “Seasons of Love,” “Without You,” “Out Tonight,” “One Song Glory,” “I'll Cover You” and “Santa Fe.”
People (210)
  • Will Chase
    Will Chase
    Roger Davis
    (Replacement)
    Steve, man with squeegee, a waiter, and others
    (Replacement)
  • Jim Poulos
    Jim Poulos
    Mark Cohen
    (Replacement)
    Steve, man with squeegee, a waiter, and others
    (Replacement)
  • Luther Creek
    Luther Creek
    Roger Davis
    (Replacement)
    Gordon, the man, Mr. Grey, and others
    (Replacement)
  • Destan Owens
    Destan Owens
    Tom Collins
    (Replacement)
    Christmas caroler, Mr. Jefferson, a pastor and others
    (Replacement)
  • Caren Lyn Manuel
    Caren Lyn Manuel
    Maureen Johnson
    (Replacement)
    Mark's mom, and others
    (Replacement)
  • Rodney Hicks
    Rodney Hicks
    Benjamin Coffin III
    (Replacement)
    Paul, a cop, and others
    (Original)
  • Justin Johnston
    Justin Johnston
    Angel Schunard
    (Replacement)
    Steve, man with squeegee, a waiter, and others
    (Replacement)
  • Telly Leung
    Telly Leung
    Angel Schunard
    (Replacement)
    Steve, man with squeegee, a waiter, and others
    (Replacement)
  • Andy Señor
    Andy Señor
    Angel Schunard
    (Replacement)
    Steve, the man with squeegee, a waiter, and others
    (Replacement)
  • Shaun Earl
    Shaun Earl
    Angel Schunard
    (Replacement)
    Paul, a cop, and others
    (Replacement)
  • Gwen Stewart
    Gwen Stewart
    Joanne Jefferson
    (Replacement)
    Mrs. Jefferson, woman with bags, and others
    (Original)
    Mrs. Jefferson, woman with bags, and others
    (Replacement)
  • Maia Nkenge Wilson
    Maia Nkenge Wilson
    Joanne Jefferson
    (Replacement)
    Mrs. Jefferson, woman with bags, and others
    (Replacement)
  • Jessica Bogart
    Jessica Bogart
    Maureen Johnson
    (Replacement)
    Mark's mom, and others
    (Replacement)
  • Kelly Karbacz
    Kelly Karbacz
    Maureen Johnson
    (Replacement)
    Mark's mom and others
    (Replacement)
  • Byron Utley
    Byron Utley
    Christmas caroler, Mr. Jefferson, a pastor and others
    (Original)
  • Jay Wilkison
    Jay Wilkison
    Gordon, the man, Mr. Grey, and others
    (Replacement)
  • Mayumi Ando
    Mayumi Ando
    Alexi Darling, Roger's mom, and others
    (Replacement)
  • T.V. Carpio
    T.V. Carpio
    Alexi Darling, Roger's mom, and others
    (Replacement)
  • Matt Caplan
    Matt Caplan
    Gordon, the man, Mr. Grey, and others
    (Replacement)
  • Andrea Goss
    Andrea Goss
    Alexi Darling, Roger's mom, and others
    (Replacement)
  • Yuka Takara
    Yuka Takara
    Alexi Darling, Roger's mom, and others
    (Replacement)
  • Kim Varhola
    Kim Varhola
    Alexi Darling, Roger's mom, and others
    (Replacement)
  • Tina Ou
    Tina Ou
    Alexi Darling, Roger's mom, and others
    (Replacement)
  • Colin Hanlon
    Colin Hanlon
    Gordon, the man, Mr. Grey, and others
    (Replacement)
  • Mark Setlock
    Mark Setlock
    Gordon, the man, Mr. Grey, and others
    (Replacement)
  • Aisha de Haas
    Aisha de Haas
    Mrs. Jefferson, woman with bags, and others
    (Replacement)
  • Matthew Murphy
    Matthew Murphy
    Steve, man with squeegee, a waiter, and others
    (Replacement)
  • Owen Johnston
    Owen Johnston
    Steve, man with squeegee, a waiter, and others
    (Replacement)
  • Scott Hunt
    Scott Hunt
    Steve, man with squeegee, a waiter, and others
    (Replacement)
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  • Gwen Stewart
    Gwen Stewart
    Mrs. Jefferson, woman with bags, and others
    (Original)
  • Byron Utley
    Byron Utley
    Christmas caroler, Mr. Jefferson, a pastor and others
    (Original)
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  • Billy Aronson
    Billy Aronson
    Additional Lyrics for "Santa Fe" and "La Vie Boheme"/"I Should Tell You"
    Original Conception
  • Aziza
    Aziza
    Choreographer's Assistant
  • Tim Weil
    Tim Weil
    Musical Supervisor
    Additional Arrangements
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Pro Info

  • First Preview
    Apr 16 1996
  • Opening Date
    Apr 29 1996
  • Closing Date
    Sep 7 2008
  • Previews
    16
  • Performances
    5,123 as of Dec 21, 2024

Inside The Playbill

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Awards

Drama Desk Award
1996 Outstanding Actor in a Musical Nominee
1996 Outstanding Actress in a Musical Nominee
1996 Outstanding Book of a Musical Winner
1996 Outstanding Lyrics Winner
1996 Outstanding Orchestrations Winner
1996 Outstanding Music Winner
1996 Outstanding Costume Design Nominee
1996 Outstanding Director of a Musical Nominee
1996 Outstanding Musical Winner
1996 Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Winner
Drama League
1996 Distinguished Production of a Musical Winner
New York Drama Critics' Circle
1996 Best Musical Winner
Pulitzer Prize
1996 Pulitzer Prize for Drama Winner
Theatre World Awards
1996 Theatre World Award Winner
1996 Theatre World Award Winner
Tony Award
1996 Best Actor in a Musical Nominee
1996 Best Actress in a Musical Nominee
1996 Best Book of a Musical Winner
1996 Best Choreography Nominee
1996 Best Direction of a Musical Nominee
1996 Best Featured Actor in a Musical Winner
1996 Best Featured Actress in a Musical Nominee
1996 Lighting Design (Play or Musical) Nominee
1996 Best Original Score Winner
1996 Musical Winner

QUICK STATS

(as of Sep 7, 2008) Total Current Gross: $273,905,368.00 Highest Weekly Gross: $880,804.00 (Week Ending Jan 1, 2006)   Average Ticket Price: $53.95 Average % Capacity: 82.56%

Grosses

Week Ending Week Number This Week Gross Potential Gross Diff $ Avg Ticket Top Ticket Seats Sold Seats in Theatre Perfs Previews % Cap This Week Diff % cap
Sep 7, 2008 15 $715,182.00 $768,979.00 -$81,480.00 $77.75 $250.00 9,198 1,181 8 0 97.35% -3.44%
Aug 31, 2008 14 $796,662.00 $768,979.00 $163,307.00 $83.66 $200.00 9,523 1,181 8 0 100.79% 12.58%
Aug 24, 2008 13 $633,355.00 $768,979.00 -$7,253.00 $76.00 $200.00 8,334 1,181 8 0 88.21% -4.60%
Aug 17, 2008 12 $640,608.00 $768,979.00 $76,522.00 $73.05 $200.00 8,769 1,181 8 0 92.81% 4.32%
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