All About PROMISES, PROMISES

PROMISES, PROMISES played its final performance on January 2, 2011.

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It's Manhattan. It's the '60s. And the city came back in full swing, in Broadway's first-ever revival of PROMISES PROMISES—starring Emmy® Award-winner Sean Hayes (Will & Grace) as Chuck Baxter, the enterprising associate on the way up, and Tony® and Emmy® Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth (Wicked) as Fran Kubelik, the cafeteria waitress whose romantic troubles have got her down. This smart and sexy musical is based on the Oscar®-winning Billy Wilder film, The Apartment. The creative team created a perfect cocktail: the splashy score is by the Academy Award®-winning team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David, and includes such songs as “I'll Never Fall In Love Again” and the straight-up swinging title tune; the book takes turns tickling your funny bone and breaking your heart, courtesy of the legendary Neil Simon, and it was all topped off with a sparkling blend of direction and choreography by Tony® and Emmy® Award-winner Rob Ashford. PROMISES, PROMISES is an intoxicating evening of Broadway magic.

PROMISES, PROMISES received five Outer Critics Circle nominations, including Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Choreographer for Rob Ashford, Outstanding Actor in a Musical for Sean Hayes, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for Dick Latessa and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical for Katie Finneran. It has also received a Drama League nomination for Distinguished Revival of a Musical, as well as Distinguished Performance Award nominations for Sean Hayes and Katie Finneran. Miss Finneran won Tony® Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Awards for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.

F.A.Q.

  • What is PROMISES, PROMISES about?

    Based on the 1960 Academy Award®-winning Billy Wilder film The Apartment that starred Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine, PROMISES, PROMISES tells the story of the Consolidated Life Insurance Company and Chuck Baxter, one of its charming young employees. In an effort to advance at the company, Chuck lends executives his apartment for their extramarital romantic trysts. But things become slightly complicated when Fran Kubelik, the object of Chuck's affection, becomes the mistress of one of his executives. With Neil Simon's funny and touching book and Burt Bacharach and Hal David's hit-packed score (“I'll Never Fall In Love Again,” “Promises, Promises” and “Knowing When to Leave”), PROMISES, PROMISES is a unique and popular part of the musical theatre canon that returned to the stage for the first time in over forty years, for a new generation of theatergoers.

  • Who wrote it?

    The book is by the legendary Neil Simon, the splashy score is by the Academy Award®-winning team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David, and includes such songs as “I'll Never Fall In Love Again,” “Promises, Promises” and “Knowing When to Leave.”

  • Who directed it? Who was the choreographer?

    Tony® and Emmy® Award-winner Rob Ashford made his Broadway directorial debut and received an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination for his choreography. Mr. Ashford’s other Broadway credits include choreography for Cry-Baby (Tony® nomination), Curtains (Tony® nomination), The Wedding Singer (Tony® nomination), Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002 Tony® Award, Best Choreography), and The Boys From Syracuse (Roundabout). He also won an Emmy® Award for Outstanding Choreography for his work on the 81st Annual Academy Awards.

  • Who's in it?

    The first Broadway revival of PROMISES, PROMISES starred Emmy® Award-winner Sean Hayes (Will and Grace), who received an Outer Critics Circle nomination for Outstanding Featured Actor for his Broadway debut as Chuck Baxter, and Tony® and Emmy® Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth (Wicked) who returned to Broadway as Fran Kubelik. The cast also featured Tony Goldwyn (J.D. Sheldrake), Molly Shannon (Marge MacDougall), and Brooks Ashmanskas (Mr. Dobitch), Dick Latessa (Dr. Dreyfuss), Peter Benson (Mr. Kirkeby), Sean Martin Hingston (Mr. Eichelberger) and Ken Land (Jesse Vanderhof).

  • How long did the revival play?

    The first Broadway revival of PROMISES, PROMISES opened at the Broadway Theatre on April 25, 2010 and played its final performance on January 2, 2011.

  • When did it play on Broadway before?

    The original production of PROMISES, PROMISES debuted on Broadway in 1968 at the Shubert Theatre and ran for 1,281 performances through January 1, 1972.

  • Has it won any awards?

    The original production of PROMISES, PROMISES was nominated for eight Tony® awards, winning for Best Actor in a Musical (Jerry Orbach) and Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Marian Mercer). The original cast recording was honored with a Grammy Award in 1969.

    The first Broadway revival received five Outer Critics Circle nominations, including Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Choreographer for Rob Ashford, Outstanding Actor in a Musical for Sean Hayes, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for Dick Latessa and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical for Katie Finneran. It has also received a Drama League nomination for Distinguished Revival of a Musical, as well as Distinguished Performance Award nominations for Sean Hayes and Katie Finneran. Miss Finneran won Tony® Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Awards for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.

  • Is PROMISES, PROMISES appropriate for children?

    Yes. Kids 12 and older will have the best experience, but children 5 and up are welcome. Please note that children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.

  • Will my grandparents enjoy PROMISES, PROMISES?

    Yes!

  • If I'm not familiar with the work of Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach and Hal David, will I like PROMISES, PROMISES?

    If you like witty, beautifully written shows, with catchy, tuneful songs, you will love PROMISES, PROMISES.

  • Who produced PROMISES, PROMISES?

  • Are they producing anything else on Broadway?

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  • How long did PROMISES, PROMISES run?

    PROMISES, PROMISES played its final performance on January 2, 2011.

  • How long is PROMISES, PROMISES?

    Two hours and 15 minutes.

  • Is there an intermission?

    Yes.

  • Where did it play?

    The Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway (Between West 52nd and 53rd Streets).

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  • How do I get to the Broadway Theatre?

    The Broadway Theatre is located in New York City at 1681 Broadway (Between West 52nd and 53rd Streets).

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    Broadway is currently closed to vehicular traffic from 42nd St to 47th St. Please review traffic and transportation details (pdf file) and allow extra time to arrive at the theatre. Most of the theatres are on the right side streets between 8th Avenue and Broadway from 44th to 53rd Streets. There are parking garages along the way. Please be aware, directions are subject to change due to detours, road/track work, etc.

  • Which subways are close by?

    Subways:
    A - To 42nd Street, walk North to appropriate street.
    C, E - To 50th Street, walk North or South to appropriate street.
    N, R, W - To 49th Street, walk North or South to appropriate street.
    Q - To 42nd Street, walk North to appropriate street.
    B, D, F - To 47th-50th Street (at 6th Ave), walk West, and then North or South to appropriate street.
    1 - To 49th Street, walk North or South to appropriate street.
    2, 3 - To 42nd Street/Times Square and walk North to appropriate street.
    4, 5, 6 - To 42nd Street, transfer to shuttle to Times Square and walk North. 7 - To Times Square and walk North to appropriate street.
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  • Where do I park the car?

    There are many parking lots in the neighborhood, but remember that curtain times create added traffic.

  • Do I have to climb stairs at the Broadway Theatre?

    All parts of the Orchestra are accessible without steps. Wheelchair seating is located in the Orchestra only.

  • Is there an Assistive Listening System?

    Yes, reservations are not necessary, but please arrive early. Driver's license or ID with printed address required.

  • Is the Broadway Theatre wheelchair accessible?

    The theatre is not completely wheelchair accessible.

    All parts of the Orchestra are accessible without steps. Wheelchair seating is located in the Orchestra only.

    The Mezzanine (second level) is accessible via two flights of stairs (31 steps: 11 steps/landing, 9 steps/landing with restrooms, 3 steps/landing, 8 steps).

    Please note, on the Mezzanine level there are approximately two steps up/down per row. The Entrance to Mezzanine is behind the Front Mezzanine row F and in front row A of the rear mezzanine.

    There is a wheelchair accessible (unisex) restroom on the lobby level. Additional restrooms are located either down one flight of steps in the lower lounge (down 23 steps) or upstairs 1-1/2 flights (20 steps).

  • Does the Broadway Theatre have air conditioning?

    Yes.

  • Is there a place in the Broadway Theatre to buy a snack or a drink?

    Yes.

  • Is there a lost and found in the Broadway Theatre?

    If something is left behind please contact Telecharge at (212) 239-6210 or Outside the NY metro area (800) 543-4835.

  • How can I contact someone at PROMISES, PROMISES?