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Run Time:
Two hours and 10 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 8+
Opened: October 22, 2015
Closing: January 03, 2016

Dames at Sea - 2015 Broadway History , Info & More

Hayes Theatre (Broadway)
240 West 44th St. New York, NY

DAMES AT SEA is a tap-happy celebration of the golden era of movie musicals with a heart as big as the ocean! Directed and choreographed by the three-time Tony Award-nominated choreographer Randy Skinner (42nd Street, Irving Berlin's White Christmas), this gem of a show has been reimagined for the bright lights of Broadway and taken to glamorous and spectacular new heights! Featuring rollicking tap dancing, love at first sight, joyful music and a boatload of laughs, this glittering musical extravaganza has everything you need for an unforgettable night at the theatre.


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BWW Interview: DAMES AT SEA's Lesli Margherita Is Shuffling Back Into the Broadway Spotlight!
by Nicole Rosky - October 17, 2015


Lesli Margherita is back on Broadway- and she never even left! The star of Broadway's MATILDA is making a seamless transition into another wacky (but this time lovable) role in DAMES AT SEA, which opens on Thursday, October 22 at the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44 Street). Just a week away from her big opening night, Margherita checked in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about her new role, the show's incredible tap numbers, and so much more. Check out the full interview below!

BWW Interview: Debut of the Month - DAMES AT SEA's Danny Gardner
by Caryn Robbins - October 14, 2015


Today, Gardner talks exclusively to BroadwayWorld and shares his journey from a hyper, five-year-old little boy to a tap-dancing, show-stopping star making his Broadway debut!

VIDEO: DAMES AT SEA's Randy Skinner Holds Master Tap Class at Broadway Dance Center
by Michael Dale - October 9, 2015


That classic American dance style is alive and very well.

STAGE TUBE: DAMES AT SEA Company Talks About The Tap Dancers Who Influenced Them
by Michael Dale - October 6, 2015


From Ginger Rogers to Hal Le Roy to Eleanor Powell to Tommy Rall.

BWW Interview: Broadway Director/Choreographer Randy Skinner Gets Tap-Happy with DAMES AT SEA
by Bob Rizzo - October 7, 2015


Broadway director/ choreographer Randy Skinner talks about his new production of DAMES AT SEA.

Photo Flash: Anchors Aweigh! First Look at Mara Davi, John Bolton, Lesli Margherita & More in DAMES AT SEA!
by Nicole Rosky - October 5, 2015


DAMES AT SEA set sail at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44 Street), on September 24, 2015, with an opening night of Thursday, October 22, 2015. Below, check out a first look at the cast in action!

Broadway's DAMES AT SEA to Continue 'Tap Happy Tuesdays' Contest This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2015


DAMES AT SEA, now in previews, announces 'Tap Happy Tuesdays,' a chance each Tuesday evening for tap dancers to demonstrate their own original 30-second a cappella tap combination for Assistant Director & Choreographer Emily Morgan and everyone in Times Square.

Broadway's DAMES AT SEA Begins Previews Tonight at the Helen Hayes Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2015


DAMES AT SEA sets sail at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44 Street), beginning performances tonight, September 24, 2015, with an opening night of Thursday, October 22, 2015.

Broadway's DAMES AT SEA Sets Student Rush Policy
by Tyler Peterson - September 23, 2015


The first Broadway production of DAMES AT SEA, beginning previews tomorrow, Thursday, September 24, will offer a student rush at the Helen Hayes Theatre box office, BroadwayWorld has confirmed. A limited number of $32 (inclusive of $2 facility fee) tickets will be available for each performance when the box office opens for that day's performance. A valid student ID must be presented at the time of purchase. Limit one ticket per transaction.

TV: Meet the Company of Broadway-Bound DAMES AT SEA; Plus Catch a Performance Preview!
by Nicole Rosky - September 12, 2015


DAMES AT SEA will set sail at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44 Street), beginning performances Thursday, September 24, 2015, with an opening night of Thursday, October 22, 2015. With a book and lyrics by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller, music by Jim Wise, and music supervision and vocal & dance arrangements by Emmy Award winner Rob Berman (Irving Berlin's White Christmas, Finian's Rainbow), Dames at Sea will be directed and choreographed by three time Tony Award nominee Randy Skinner (42nd Street, Irving Berlin's White Christmas). The cast met the press earlier this week for the first time, and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out interviews with the cast and a performance sneak peek below!

TV: Set Sail with a Rousing Performance Sneak Peek of Broadway's DAMES AT SEA!
by Tyler Peterson - September 10, 2015


The cast met the press today for the first time, and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture a rousing performance sneak peek - check it out below!

Photo Coverage: Go Inside the Rehearsal Room for Broadway-Bound DAMES AT SEA!
by Jennifer Broski - September 10, 2015


DAMES AT SEA will set sail at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44 Street), beginning performances Thursday, September 24, 2015, with an opening night of Thursday, October 22, 2015. With a book and lyrics by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller, music by Jim Wise, and music supervision and vocal & dance arrangements by Emmy Award winner Rob Berman (Irving Berlin's White Christmas, Finian's Rainbow), Dames at Sea will be directed and choreographed by three time Tony Award nominee Randy Skinner (42nd Street, Irving Berlin's White Christmas). The cast met the press today for the first time, and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture a rousing performance sneak peek - check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: Watch the Ladies of DAMES AT SEA Get Tap-Happy in New Commerical
by Nicole Rosky - September 9, 2015


DAMES AT SEA will set sail at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44 Street), beginning performances Thursday, September 24, 2015, with an opening night of Thursday, October 22, 2015. With a book and lyrics by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller, music by Jim Wise, and music supervision and vocal & dance arrangements by Emmy Award winner Rob Berman (Irving Berlin's White Christmas, Finian's Rainbow), Dames at Sea will be directed and choreographed by three time Tony Award nominee Randy Skinner (42nd Street, Irving Berlin's White Christmas). Below, watch as the ladies of the cast get tap-happy in the just-released commercial.

Photo Coverage: DAMES AT SEA Loads into the Helen Hayes Theatre
by Walter McBride - September 7, 2015


DAMES AT SEA will set sail at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44 Street), beginning performances Thursday, September 24, 2015, with an opening night of Thursday, October 22, 2015. The show just loaded in at the Helen Hayes Theatre, and BroadwayWorld was on the scene to capture the process. Check out photos below!

Artist/Producer, Marina Kamen Shares The 'Real' Legs Behind the 'Dames at Sea' Tappers Onstage Contest!
by Marina Kamen - September 3, 2015


Why all young Entertainers need to have that 'thick skin' in Show Biz! Along with over 100 tap dance hopefuls,with blue short flowing mini skirt, tan tights and silver classic stripy tap shoes, Dorothy Sapyta showed up ready to 'tap those troubles away' at the Dames At Sea on stage Contest held at the Helen Hayes Theatre in NYC.

Two NYC Tappers Will Dance Onstage in DAMES AT SEA After Monday's Contest
by BWW News Desk - September 1, 2015


Over 100 people mobbed the Helen Hayes Theatre, stopping traffic on West 44th Street for the box office opening of the musical comedy Dames at Sea yesterday, August 31. What caused the disturbance? Under the Broadway Theater's marquee, tap dancers were competing for a chance to tap on stage with the cast of Dames at Sea during a performance.

Dance for a Chance to Join DAMES AT SEA Curtain Call at Monday's Box Office Opening
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2015


The box office for the first Broadway production of DAMES AT SEA will open Monday, August 31, 2015 at 10am at the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 W. 44th Street, NYC).

Vintage Photo of Bernadette Peters in 1969 DAMES AT SEA
by Michael Dale - August 20, 2015


A big break for the legendary Broadway star was this charming spoof of Ruby Keeler/Busby Berkeley movie musicals.

TV: Danny Gardner and Lesli Margherita Perform Sneak Peek of DAMES AT SEA in Bryant Park!
by Nicole Rosky - August 14, 2015


Broadway in Bryan Park concluded its 2015 program this week - and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the festivities. This week's line-up included performances from the casts ofSpring Awakening, DAMES AT SEA, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, THE KING AND I, and DADDY LONG LEGS. Below, watch as DAMES AT SEA's Danny Gardner and Lesli Margherita perform a sneak peek of 'Broadway Baby' and 'That Mister of Mine.'

VIDEO: Lesli Margherita Sings 'That Mister Man Of Mine' in First DAMES AT SEA Televised Cast Performance
by Caryn Robbins - August 13, 2015


Lesli Margherita, star of the upcoming Broadway production of DAMES AT SEA performed 'That Mister Of Mine' on this morning PIX11. The number marks the first televised performance from the cast.

BWW Exclusive: All Hands on Deck! First Look at the Dames of Broadway's DAMES AT SEA
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2015


The first Broadway production of DAMES AT SEA is hoisting its sails for its launch on the Great White Way, and BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the musical's Dames -- Lesli Margherita, Eloise Kropp and Mara Davi. Scroll down for a photo of the trio in costume!

John Bolton, Lesli Margherita, Mara Davi & More Will Set Sail in Broadway's DAMES AT SEA; Full Cast Set!
by Tyler Peterson - July 21, 2015


nfinity Theatre Company (Anna Roberts Ostroff & Alan Ostroff), Martin Platt and David Elliott are pleased to announce that the first Broadway production of Dames at Sea will star John Bolton as The Captain/Hennesey, Mara Davi as Joan, Danny Gardner as Lucky, Eloise Kropp as Ruby, Laurence Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita as Mona Kent, and Cary Tedder as Dick. The original 1968 production of Dames at Sea launched the career of the young ingenue playing Ruby, Bernadette Peters.

Dames at Sea FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Dames at Sea and what's the order?
Wall Street
It's You
I Can't Dance
That Mister Man of Mine
Choo-Choo Honeymoon
The Sailor of My Dreams
I'll Show You the Ropes
Singapore Sue
Good Times Are Here to Stay
Dames at Sea
The Beguine
Raining in My Heart
There's Something About You
The Echo Waltz
Star Tar
Let's Have a Simple Wedding
Broadway Baby
I Gotta Dance
Funny Honeymoon

Dames at Sea History

Other Productions of Dames at Sea

1968   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
1969   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1969   West End London Production
West End
1970   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1970   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1973   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1985   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1985   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1996   West End London Revival
West End
2004   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
2015   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway

Dames at Sea - 2015 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Randy Skinner
2016 Drama League Awards Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Dames at Sea
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreography Randy Skinner
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Broadway or off-Broadway) Dames at Sea
2016 Tony Awards Best Choreography Randy Skinner

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