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Mr. Saturday Night 2022

Opened: April 27, 2022
Closing: September 04, 2022

Mr. Saturday Night - 2022 Broadway History , Info & More

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

Mr. Saturday Night is the story of Buddy Young Jr., an outrageous and outspoken comedian who found fame, if not fortune, in the early days of television. Now, some 40 years after his TV career flamed out, Buddy seeks one more shot at the spotlight, and while he's at it, one last shot at fixing the family he fractured along the way.


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Mr Saturday Night review
3 / 10

The cast does its damndest. Paymer and Crystal exude palpable brotherly warmth. Graff is the show's most valuable player, her comedic delivery almost upstaging Crystal. Bean sings the bejeezus out of her ballads. The cast members who cover multiple roles - Jordan Gelber, Brian Gonzales and Mylinda Hull - craft incredibly quick, precise sketches of their characters, ranging from Gelber's hulking Rod Steiger impression and slow-shuffling elderly actor to Gonzales' 10-year-old child. Harmon, meanwhile, is a bubbly pleasure, although underused. Scott Pask's scenic design mixes physical sets with helpful projections (the Borscht Belt map illustrations are colourful and zany). Paul Tazewell and Sky Switser's costume designs are accurate and fun, with over-the-top 1950s TV show costumes including a dancing hotdog and pack of cigarettes, and spot-on 1990s-era baby-doll dresses for Susan.

Review | Hardly the most exciting night on Broadway
4 / 10

While Crystal and the cast are droll and endearing, 'Mr. Saturday Night' (directed by John Rando with an especially small cast for an old-fashioned-style musical comedy) is pretty dull, slow, and schmaltzy. The gentle score, much of which was custom-built for a leading man with a limited vocal range, lacks the flavor and bite of Brown and Green's best work. A lively establishing song performed by Bean in the first act seems to have come out of an entirely different, more contemporary, more interesting show.

VIDEO: Watch Billy Crystal's Final Curtain Call Speech at MR. SATURDAY NIGHT
by Team BWW - September 5, 2022


At the closing performance of MR. SATURDAY NIGHT on Broadway, Billy Crystal made an emotional (and, of course funny) curtain call speech - watch the video here!

MR. SATURDAY NIGHT Plays Final Broadway Performance Today
by Team BWW - September 4, 2022


It brought a lotta joy, and today, as BroadwayWorld previously reported, Mr. Satuday Night plays its final Broadway performance. The Tony-nominated musical comedy, starring Tony and Emmy Award winner Billy Crystal, opened on Wednesday April 27th at the Nederlander Theater and has played 28 previews and 116 performances.

MR. SATURDAY NIGHT Will Close On Broadway In September
by Grace Cutler - July 17, 2022


The Tony-nominated musical comedy, MR. SATURDAY NIGHT, starring Tony and Emmy Award winner Billy Crystal, will play through its announced on-sale date and will conclude its Broadway run on September 4, 2022.

Photos: Governor Kathy Hochul Visits MR. SATURDAY NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 15, 2022


Governor Kathy Hochul paid a visit to MR. SATURDAY NIGHT on Thursday, July 14. Check out photos of the governor with the cast here!

Photos: Robert De Niro Visits Billy Crystal at MR. SATURDAY NIGHT
by Bruce Glikas - July 8, 2022


Robert De Niro recently stopped by Mr. Saturday Night on Broadway to pay a visit to Billy Crystal. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the two stars backstage here!

Album Review: MR. SATURDAY NIGHT Original Cast Album Is Classic Musical Comedy Well Recorded And Released
by Stephen Mosher - June 21, 2022


Craft Recordings/Concord Theatricals has released a well-produced cast recording of the musical comedy that has audiences howling on 41st Street.

VIDEO: Shoshana Bean Performs 'There's A Chance' from MR. SATURDAY NIGHT; Cast Recording Available Today!
by Stephi Wild - June 10, 2022


The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Mr. Saturday Night, starring Billy Crystal, is now available on streaming and digital platforms worldwide. In honor of the album release, a new music video featuring Tony Award nominee Shoshana Bean's performance of “There's a Chance” was also released, and we've got both!

VIDEO: The Broadway Boys Join Shoshana Bean For 'Maybe It Starts With Me' From MR. SATURDAY NIGHT
by Michael Major - June 7, 2022


The Broadway Boys have shared their latest collaboration, this time joining Shoshana Bean for a remix of 'Maybe It Starts With Me' from Mr. Saturday Night. The video, which features Bean's performance on the TODAY Show, features Brad Greer, Nick Cartell, Jamarice Daughtry, Jesse Nager, and Michael Williams.

MR. SATURDAY NIGHT Performances Cancelled for Today, May 28th Due to Covid-19 Within the Cast
by Marissa Tomeo - May 28, 2022


The Broadway production of Mr. Saturday Night has cancelled performances for today, May 28th, 2022, as Billy Crystal has tested positive for Covid-19. In an Instagram post announcement, the show's team writes, 'Today’s performances at 2PM and 8PM are canceled. Billy Crystal tested positive for Covid-19 prior to today’s performance of Mr. Saturday Night, despite strict adherence to health and safety protocols. A second test has confirmed this diagnosis.' 

Shoshana Bean Out of MR. SATURDAY NIGHT for the Remainder of The Week Due to Covid
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2022


Shoshana Bean revealed in an Instagram story that she will be out of Mr. Saturday Night for the remainder of the week due to Covid. 

VIDEO: Billy Crystal Reveals Why He Prefers Broadway Opening Nights Over Film Premieres on LATE NIGHT
by Michael Major - May 24, 2022


Billy Crystal sat down with Seth Meyers to discuss how he had to sit through six hours of makeup every day before shooting the film version of Mr. Saturday Night, how the audiences have been receiving the show, and why he enjoys Broadway opening nights over film premieres.

MR. SATURDAY NIGHT to Release Original Broadway Cast Recording - Get a First Listen Here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2022


Craft Recordings / Concord Theatricals has announced that Mr. Saturday Night (Original Broadway Cast Recording), starring Billy Crystal, will be released on June 10 on streaming and digital platforms worldwide.

VIDEO: Billy Crystal Discusses Embracing His Age in MR. SATURDAY NIGHT on THE VEIW
by Michael Major - May 16, 2022


Billy Crystal sat down on The View this morning to discuss his Tony-Nominated performance in Mr. Saturday Night on Broadway. Crystal also discussed the importance of his four grandchildren attending the production's opening night. Watch the new interview now!

Tonight's Performance of MR. SATURDAY NIGHT Cancelled Due to Billy Crystal Having the Flu
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2022


Tonight's performance of Mr. Saturday Night has been cancelled due to Billy Crystal having the flu. 

VIDEO: Shoshana Bean Performs 'Maybe It Starts With Me' From MR. SATURDAY NIGHT on TODAY
by Michael Major - May 2, 2022


Shoshana Bean took to the stage on the TODAY Show this morning to perform 'Maybe It Starts With Me' from Mr. Saturday Night as part of TODAY's Best of Broadway Week. The song is from Jason Robert Brown and Amanda Green's new score for Mr. Saturday Night, which features Bill Crystal reprising his role from the original 1992 film.

VIDEO: Billy Crystal on How Starring in His First Broadway Musical in MR. SATURDAY NIGHT on TODAY
by Michael Major - May 2, 2022


To kick off the TODAY Show's Best of Broadway Week, Billy Crystal sat down with Hoda Kotb to discuss starring in his first-ever Broadway musical in Mr. Saturday Night. Crystal is known for his extensive films, television, and comedy career. The Tony and Emmy-winner has also hosted the Oscars nine times and is a frequent host on Saturday Night Live.

VIDEO: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for MR. SATURDAY NIGHT
by Red Carpet - April 28, 2022


The new comedy musical, Mr. Saturday Night officially opened on Broadway last night at the Nederlander Theatre and BroadwayWorld was there for the star-studded red carpet arrivals! Go inside the big night with stars and stage and screen below!

Photos: Red Carpet Arrivals at MR SATURDAY NIGHT
by Bruce Glikas - April 28, 2022


The new comedy musical, Mr. Saturday Night officially opened on Broadway last night at the Nederlander Theatre and BroadwayWorld was on  the red carpet for all of the action!

Photos: Go Backstage with the Cast of MR. SATURDAY NIGHT on on Opening Night!
by Bruce Glikas - April 28, 2022


The new comedy musical, Mr. Saturday Night officially opened on Broadway last night at the Nederlander Theatre and BroadwayWorld was there and we're taking you behind the scenes to check out all of the backstage action!

VIDEO: Watch Highlights of Billy Crystal and More in MR. SATURDAY NIGHT on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - April 28, 2022


The new comedy musical, MR. SATURDAY NIGHT officially opened last night, Wednesday, April 27th and BroadwayWorld has your first look at the cast in action!

Photos: MR. SATURDAY NIGHT Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - April 28, 2022


The new comedy musical, Mr. Saturday Night officially opened on Broadway last night at the Nederlander Theatre and BroadwayWorld was there! Check out photos from the curtain call below.

Review Roundup: MR. SATURDAY NIGHT Opens on Broadway Starring Billy Crystal
by A.A. Cristi - April 27, 2022


The new comedy musical, MR. SATURDAY NIGHT officially opens on Broadway tonight! Read the reviews!

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Mr. Saturday Night - 2022 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2022 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Billy Crystal
2022 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Billy Crystal
2022 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Amanda Green
2022 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Amanda Green
2022 Drama League Awards Contribution to the Theater Award Billy Crystal
2022 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Awards Shoshana Bean
2022 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Awards Billy Crystal
2022 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Musical Mr. Saturday Night
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Billy Crystal
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Lowell Ganz
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Babaloo Mandel
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Shoshana Bean
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical Mr. Saturday Night
2022 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Video/Projection Design (Play or Musical) Jeff Sugg
2022 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Billy Crystal
2022 Tony Awards Best Musical Mr. Saturday Night
2022 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Jason Robert Brown
2022 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Jason Robert Brown
2022 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Billy Crystal
2022 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Shoshana Bean

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