"Under Will Pomerantz’s vitalizing direction, these performers are outstanding.”
- David Finkle, NY STAGE REVIEW
"VANITIES–THE MUSICAL is both poignant and uplifting!”
- Mark Kappel, NEWNOTESNOWDANCE
"The songs are lovely and sung with depth, beauty, strength, and confidence.”
- Holli Harms, THE FRONT ROW CENTER
“That ‘70s smash-hit VANITIES is even better! The songs take the characters into new territory where we can smile and cry at the same time. Don’t miss the chance to do both!”
- Peter Filichia, BROADWAY RADIO
“Kirshenbaum’s score is as charming as ever and has three strong voices to do it.”
- Hayley Levitt, THEATERMANIA
“With Pomerantz and his winning company on board, Vanities–The Musical remains not only diverting but endearing!”
- Elysa Gardner, NY STAGE REVIEW
Vanities–The Musical is a heartfelt and humorous chronicle of the lives of three women, Joanne, Kathy, and Mary, tracing them from their late teen years through adulthood. They grow and change, testing the limits of what they thought they knew about themselves, as well as the narrow views of women society has presented them.
Based on the hugely successful play of the same name by Jack Heifner (who also wrote the book for the musical), the action takes us through three decades in these women’s lives from 1963 to 1990. Starting as vivacious small-town cheerleaders and best friends in high school, then sorority sisters in college, and, finally, women with separate and very different lives, they travel unique journeys that will ultimately bring them back together, giving them the chance to encounter each other once again—mature women able to face one another with honesty and compassion.
Featuring an infectious and melodic score by David Kirshenbaum, which playfully echoes the genres of music from the three decades contained within the play, Vanities—The Musical celebrates the power of women and their unique bonds of friendship.
A LOOK INTO VANITIES–THE MUSICAL
cast
Jade Jones
(Olney Theatre Center's
Beauty and The Beast)
Olivia Kaufmann
(Mean Girls)
Amy Keum
(KPOP)
Hayley Podschun
(Hello, Dolly!, Cheek to Cheek: Irving Berlin in Hollywood at The York)
creative team
Book by Jack Heifner
Music and Lyrics by David Kirshenbaum
Music Direction by Deborah Abramson
Directed by Will Pomerantz
Choreography by Shannon Lewis
Scenic Design James Morgan
Costume Design Barbara Erin Delo
Lighting Design Mike Billings
Props Design Polly Solomon
Sound Design Julian Evans
Casting Director Rachel Hoffman/The Telsey Office
Press Representative Richard Hillman Press Relations
Production Coordination Intuitive Production Management
Production Stage Manager Sean F. Patrick
Production Manager/Managing Director Aaron Simms
Vanities–The Musical is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.