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Run Time:
Two hours and five minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 9+
Opened: March 8, 2016
Closing: May 08, 2016

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Nederlander Theatre (Broadway)
208 W. 41st St. New York, NY 10036

Don't miss the strictly limited engagement of DISASTER!, the #1 musical comedy of the year and The New York Times CRITICS' PICK!

Set in the wildest decade ever, DISASTER! delivers earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos and unforgettable 70s hits like "Knock On Wood," "Hooked On A Feeling," "Sky High," "I Am Woman" and "Hot Stuff"—plus, an outrageous cast starring Tony Award winner Roger Bart (You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown), Tony nominee Kerry Butler (Xanadu), three-time Tony nominee Kevin Chamberlin (The Addams Family), Tony nominee Adam Pascal (Rent), Tony winner Faith Prince (Guys & Dolls), Drama Desk Award winner Rachel York (Victor/Victoria), three-time Emmy nominee Seth Rudetsky (SiriusXM's "Seth's Big Fat Broadway"), four-time Drama Desk Award nominee Jennifer Simard (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Max Crumm (Grease), Lacretta Nicole and Baylee Littrell.

Don't just take our word for it. See for yourself why audiences and critics are wild for this hilarious homage to the era of bellbottoms, platform shoes and the hustle. From the moment the glitter ball starts spinning you’ll be dancing in your seat…and rolling in the aisles.


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VIDEO: Cast of DISASTER! Perform Medley of '70's Hits on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - February 26, 2016


Seth Rudetsky, Kerry Butler, Adam Pascal, Kevin Chamberlin, Faith Prince, Rachel York and more cast members from Broadway's DISASTER! stopped by this morning's TODAY on NBC to perform a medley of 70's favorites from the new musical comedy.

VIDEO: Does Donald Trump Endorse DISASTER!? Seth Rudetsky Has The Scoop
by Michael Dale - February 23, 2016


Seth Rudetsky has an exclusive interview with the Republican front-runner... sort of.

Photo Flash: Take Cover! A First Look at DISASTER! on Broadway Has Arrived
by Nicole Rosky - February 23, 2016


Broadway's new musical comedy Disaster! is currently in previews at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street), directed by Jack Plotnick with a book by three-time Emmy Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick. Disaster! officially opens on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 for a limited engagement through Sunday, July 3, 2016. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the cast in action below!

TV Exclusive: Kerry Butler Glides Down The Road to DISASTER!
by Nicole Rosky - February 22, 2016


Next up on The Road to Disaster!, BWW brings you Broadway sweetheart, Kerry Butler. Perhaps you know her from the original casts of Hairspray and Rock of Ages, or maybe you fell in love with her during her Tony®-nominated, roller-skating star turn in Xanadu... which, she insists, her fans won't soon forget!

TV Exclusive: Faith Prince & Kevin Chamberlin Join The Road to DISASTER!
by Nicole Rosky - February 19, 2016


On the heels of behind-the-scenes sneak peeks with Adam Pascal, Seth Rudetsky and Roger Bart earlier this week, BWW continues to follow the epic cast of Broadway's new musical comedy, DISASTER!

TV Exclusive: Seth Rudetsky & Roger Bart on The Road to DISASTER!
by Nicole Rosky - February 18, 2016


Look out, Broadway! The most groundbreaking musical comedy ever is now in previews at the Nederlander Theatre: Disaster! Set in the wildest decade ever, Disaster! delivers earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos and some of the most unforgettable songs of the 70's, including 'Knock On Wood,' 'I Am Woman' and 'Hot Stuff.'

BWW Interview: Debut of the Month: DISASTER's Lacretta Nicole
by Caryn Robbins - February 23, 2016


Today, the talented actress speaks exclusively with BWW about surviving the greatest DISASTER musical to ever hit the Great White Way!

TV Exclusive: Adam Pascal Kicks Off The Road to DISASTER!
by Nicole Rosky - February 17, 2016


Coming to Broadway, come hell or high water is the new musical comedy Disaster!, currently in previews at the Nederlander Theatre. Earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos and rampant wildlife can't stop an outrageous cast of characters from dancing, gambling and singing the night away aboard New York's first floating casino and discotheque. While we're waiting for the show's epic Broadway arrival, BroadwayWorld will be getting you ready with an inside look at the cast's 'Road to Disaster!' Below, watch as Broadway favorite Adam Pascal gets his guitar ready for opening night!

Photo Coverage: Andrea Martin, Joshua Henry & More Visit DISASTER!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - February 15, 2016


Broadway's new musical comedy Disaster! is currently in previews at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street) and already the cast has welcomed a slew of Broadway friends backstage. Over the weekend, Andrea Martin (Noises Off), Brandon Uranowitz (An American in Paris, Joshua Henry (Shuffle Along) and Jayne Houdyshell (The Humans) stopped by and posed for a photo afterwards!

Broadway's DISASTER! Sets General Rush Policy
by Tyler Peterson - February 9, 2016


Broadway's new musical comedy Disaster! has announced that a limited number of $30 general rush tickets will be available for each performance at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street) when the box office opens for that day's performance(s). Limited to 2 tickets per patron, tickets must be purchased with cash only and are subject to availability. Directed by Jack Plotnick with a book by three-time Emmy Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick, Disaster! begins performances tonight, Tuesday, February 9, 2016 and officially opens on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 for a limited engagement through Sunday, July 3, 2016.

DISASTER! Star Kevin Chamberlin Joins Julie Halston in COMEDY TONIGHT at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - February 8, 2016


Kevin Chamberlin, and Brad Oscar will be joining host Julie Halston on their night off from DISASTER! and SOMETHING ROTTEN! when Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents COMEDY TONIGHT: BROADWAY'S FUNNIEST CLOWNS!

Take Cover! Roger Bart, Kerry Butler, Adam Pascal, Faith Prince, Seth Rudetsky and More Bring DISASTER! to Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 9, 2016


Duck and cover, make it to high ground, stop, drop and roll, batten down the hatches -- prepare to weather the storm! The new musical Disaster! begins performances tonight, February 9, 2016, and officially opens on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street).

Photo Coverage: Take Cover- The Cast of DISASTER! Meets the Press!
by Jennifer Broski - January 19, 2016


The new musical comedy DISASTER!, directed by Jack Plotnick with a book by three-time Emmy Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick, begins performances on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 and officially opens on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in a limited engagement at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street) through Sunday, July 3, 2016. The cast just met the press and BroadwayWorld was there for the big day. Check out photos below!

Up on the Marquee: DISASTER! on Broadway
by Walter McBride - January 13, 2016


The new musical comedy DISASTER!, directed by Jack Plotnick with a book by three-time Emmy Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick, begins performances on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 and officially opens on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in a limited engagement at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street) through Sunday, July 3, 2016. Check out photos of the marquee below!

VIDEO: New DISASTER! TV Spot is Guaranteed to Blow You Away!
by Caryn Robbins - January 12, 2016


In the new TV spot for DISASTER!, some of Broadway's favorite stars are lining up for the new musical comedy, guaranteed to blow you away. Check it out below!

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Broadway's DISASTER!; Nederlander Theatre Box Office Opens Today
by Tyler Peterson - January 11, 2016


he producers of Broadway's Disaster! are thrilled to celebrate today's box office opening with a first look at the new musical comedy directed by Jack Plotnick with a book by three-time Emmy Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick. Meet the cast below!

DISASTER! Finds Its Full Broadway Cast; Tony Nominee Manoel Felciano, Paul Castree & More Join!
by Nicole Rosky - January 5, 2016


The producers for the Broadway's Disaster! just announced the complete cast for the new musical comedy directed by Jack Plotnick with a book by three-time Emmy Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick.

VIDEO: DISASTER!'s Obsessively Funny Seth Rudetsky Explains It All For You
by Michael Dale - December 7, 2015


Some would say you have to be crazy to call your new Broadway musical DISASTER, but as Lee Adams wrote in APPLAUSE, it's dull to be too sane.

TV: Seth Rudetsky, Adam Pascal, Kerry Butler, and More Talk DISASTER!
by Sally Henry Fuller - December 6, 2015


Get the inside scoop on the show right from the team themselves! Below, check out Richard Ridge's conversation with Seth Rudetsky, Adam Pascal, Kerry Butler, and more!

DISASTER!'s Max Crumm Appears in KILLING DIAZ, Beginning Tonight at MITF
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2015


Before he begins his run next February on Broadway in DISASTER! THE MUSICAL, Max Crumm will appear as a serial killer in Cameron Fife's dark comedy KILLING DIAZ.

DISASTER!'s Max Crumm to Appear in KILLING DIAZ This Month at MITF
by BWW News Desk - November 5, 2015


Before he begins his run next February on Broadway in DISASTER! THE MUSICAL, Max Crumm will appear as a serial killer in Cameron Fife's dark comedy KILLING DIAZ.

Take Cover! Roger Bart, Kerry Butler, Adam Pascal, Faith Prince, Seth Rudetsky and More to Bring DISASTER! to Broadway This Spring
by BWW News Desk - November 5, 2015


Duck and cover, make it to high ground, stop, drop and roll, batten down the hatches -- prepare to weather the storm! BroadwayWorld has learned that the new musical DISASTER! will begin performances on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 and officially open on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street).

Disaster! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Disaster! and what's the order?
Hot Stuff
The Lord's Prayer
Saturday Night
Do You Wanna Make Love?
Without You
I Am Woman/That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be
Mockingbird
Still the One
Never Can Say Goodbye/Torn Between Two Lovers
Feelings
Feels So Good
Knock On Wood
Hawaii Five-0 Theme
Three Times a Lady
Ben
25 or 6 to 4
Sky High
When Will I Be Loved?
Don't Cry Out Loud
Come to Me
I'd Really Love To See You Tonight
I Will Survive
A Fifth of Beethoven
Reunited
Daybreak
Hooked On a Feeling

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2012   Off-Broadway
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2013   Off-Broadway Return Engagement [Off-Broadway]
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2016   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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Disaster! - 2016 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Baylee Littrell
2016 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Jennifer Simard
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Roger Bart
2016 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Jennifer Simard

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