Urban Cowboy is based on the hit Paramount film of the same name, which starred John Travolta and Debra Winger. It’s the story of Bud, a new breed of cowboy who’s turnin’ heads and lookin’ for love in the biggest honkeytonk in the world. But can he raise the roof, get the girl and ride the bull, all before last call? Urban Cowboy features classic songs from the original film, hits from such current country stars as Shania Twain, Clint Black and the Dixie Chicks, and original songs from musical director and conductor Jason Robert Brown (Parade, The Last Five Years), as well as Jeff Blumenkrantz and Bob Stillman. Lonny Price directs with choreography by Melinda Roy. Set and projection design is by James Noone with lighting design by Natasha Katz and costume design by Ellis Tillman. Sound design is by Peter J. Fitzgerald.
Broadhurst Theatre: 235 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
Opening Performance: March 27, 2003
Closing Performance: May 18, 2003
First Preview: Feb 28, 2003
Book by Aaron Latham and Phillip Oesterman
Musical Director: Jason Robert Brown
Music orchestrated by Jason Robert Brown
Music arranged by Jason Robert Brown
Featuring songs by Bob Stillman, Jeff Blumenkrantz, Ronnie Dunn, Jason Robert Brown, Danny Arena, Sara Light, Marcus Hummon, Martie Maguire, Wayland D. Holyfield, Bob Lee House, Carl L. Byrd, Pevin Byrd-Munoz, Roger Brown, Luke Reed, Lauren Lucas, Jerry Chesnut, Jerry Silverstein, Clint Black, James Hayden Nicholas, Tommy Conners, Skip Ewing, Charles Daniels, Tom Crain, Fred Edwards, Taz DiGregorio, Jim Marshall, Charlie Hayward, Wanda Mallette, Patti Ryan, Bob Morrison, R.J. Lange and Shania Twain
Directed by Lonny Price
Choreographed by Melinda Roy
Associate Choreographer: Chad L. Schiro
Assistant Choreographer: Joey Pizzi
Assistant Director: Kyle Davies
Scenic Design by James Noone
Projection Design by James Noone
Costume Design by Ellis Tillman
Lighting Design by Natasha Katz
Sound Design by Peter J. Fitzgerald
Projection Consultant: Elaine J. McCarthy
Assistant Set & Projections Designer: William Moser
Associate Lighting Design: Daniel Walker
Assistant Lighting Design: Kristina Kloss
Assistant Costume Design: Shannon Koger
Associate Sound Design: Janet Smith
Assistant Sound Design: Jill DuBoff
Wig Design by Mitch Ely
Associated Automated Light Design: Aland Henderson
Musical Coordinator: John Miller
Music Copyist: Chelsea Music Services, Inc.
Conducted by Jason Robert Brown
Keyboards: Jason Robert Brown and Dave Keyes
Drums: Brian Brake
Guitar: Gary Sieger
Bass: Kermit Driscoll
Fiddle: Antoine Silverman
Pedal Steel Guitar, Banjo, Electric and Acoustic Guitars: Gordon Titcomb
Matt Cavenaugh (Broadway debut): Bud
Jenn Colella (Broadway debut): Sissy
Leo Burmester: Uncle Bob
Marcus Chait: Wes; Clyde Taylor
Sally Mayes: Aunt Corene
Rozz Morehead: Jesse
Jodi Stevens: Pam
Michael Balderrama: Travis "Trouble" Williams
Mark Bove: Marshall
Gerrard Carter (Broadway debut): Roadkill
Nicole Foret (Broadway debut): "Tuff" Love Levy
Lisa Gajda: Bambi Jo
Justin Greer: J.D. Letterlaw
Michelle Kittrell: Bebe "Bubbles" Baker
Brian Letendre (Broadway debut): Baby Boy
Barrett Martin: Trent Williams
Kimberly Dawn Neumann: Barbie McQueen
Tera-Lee Pollin (Broadway debut): Candi Cane
Chad L. Schiro: Luke "Gator" Daniels
Kelleia Sheerin: Billie "Veruka" Wynette
Paula Wise: Sam
Swings: Cara Cooper , Jennie Ford , Tyler Hanes and Josh Rhodes
Standby: Adinah Alexander (Jesse, Aunt Corene) and Greg Stone (Bud, Wes)
Understudies: Mark Bove (Uncle Bob), Nicole Foret (Sissy, Pam), Michelle Kittrell (Sissy) and Kimberly Dawn Neumann (Pam, Aunt Corene)
Featuring songs by Bob Stillman, Jeff Blumenkrantz, Ronnie Dunn, Jason Robert Brown, Danny Arena, Sara Light, Marcus Hummon, Martie Maguire, Wayland D. Holyfield, Bob Lee House, Carl L. Byrd, Pevin Byrd-Munoz, Roger Brown, Luke Reed, Lauren Lucas , Jerry Chesnut, Jerry Silverstein, Clint Black, James Hayden Nicholas, Tommy Conners, Skip Ewing, Charles Daniels, Tom Crain, Fred Edwards, Taz DiGregorio, Jim Marshall, Charlie Hayward, Wanda Mallette, Patti Ryan and Bob Morrison
Choreographed by Melinda Roy