“Almost Famous” is almost done.
After opening on Nov. 3 at the Jacobs Theatre, the Broadway musical closes on Jan. 8 after 77 performances.
Based on Cameron Crowe’s seriocomic rock and roll 2000 film starring Kate Hudson, Frances McDormand, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Anna Paquin and Jimmy Fallon, the play tells the coming-of-age tale of a plucky teen journalist who scores a gig with Rolling Stone in the 1970s following fictional band Stillwater.
And while the stage version trades in the movie’s grounded realism for showy musical numbers, the two do share four crowd-pleasing sing-a-longs that never fail to melt any heart. They are Stillwater’s “Fever Dog,” Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Simple Man,” Cat Stevens’ “The Wind,” and Elton John’s “Tiny Dancer.”
Plus, according to The Wrap, Led Zeppelin’s “Ramble On” and “Whole Lotta Love,” Deep Purple’s “Highway Star,” and David Bowie’s “Jean Genie” and “It Ain’t Easy” all show up as well.
Best of all, some tickets are going for as low as $92 before fees on Vivid Seats.
Not bad for last-minute tickets before “Almost Famous” closes for good.
There’s even a show on Christmas Day at 8 p.m. if you’re looking for an unconventional way to spend the evening.
So, if you want to see this ode to classic rock, journalism and growing up at the height of the Watergate era, here’s everything you need to know.
“Almost Famous” 2022-23 schedule
Below, you’ll find the date, show start time and lowest
| “Almost Famous” show dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. | $211 |
| Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. | $133 |
| Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. | $92 |
| Thursday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. | $133 |
| Friday, Dec. 23 at 2 p.m. | $102 |
| Friday, Dec. 23 at 8 p.m. | $102 |
| Sunday, Dec. 25 at 8 p.m. | $102 |
| Monday, Dec. 26 at 2 p.m. | $211 |
| Monday, Dec. 26 at 8 p.m. | $154 |
| Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. | $101 |
| Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. | $152 |
| Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 8 p.m. | $101 |
| Thursday, Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. | $176 |
| Friday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. | $133 |
| Friday, Dec. 30 at 8 p.m. | $102 |
| Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. | $92 |
| Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. | $92 |
| Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 8 p.m. | $92 |
| Thursday, Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. | $92 |
| Friday, Jan. 6 at 8 p.m. | $102 |
| Saturday, Jan. 7 at 2 p.m. | $144 |
| Saturday, Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. | $126 |
| Sunday, Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. | $126 |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)
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“Almost Famous” cast
While the film is star-studded and features Oscar-winning actors and actresses, the musical doesn’t have a truly big name among its ensemble.
Here are the five leads you’ll want to take note of when you see the show though.
Chris Wood (Russell Hammond) played Mon-El in the hit CW series “Supergirl” prior to leading the “Almost Famous” ensemble. You may also recognize him for his work in “The Vampire Diaries,” “The Carrie Diaries,” and “Girls.”
Anika Larsen (Elaine Miller) is a stage veteran who has appeared in huge Broadway productions like “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” “Avenue Q” and “Rent.” She’s originally from Cambridge, MA.
Solea Pfeiffer (Penny Lane) might look familiar from her work on “The Good Fight” and “Scandal.” She’s also lined up a bit of work following “Almost Famous'” closing— she’s set to appear in Tyler Perry’s Netflix film “A Jazzman’s Blues” next.
Drew Gehling (Jeff Bebe) has done it all. “30 Rock,” “Succession,” “The Blacklist,” “Blue Bloods,” and “Smash” are just a few of his many credits. Onstage, he’s acted on Broadway in “Waitress,” “On A Clear Day…” and “Jersey Boys.”
Casey Likes (William Miller) makes his Broadway debut with “Almost Famous.” However, he is still an accomplished actor, having performed since he was three and appearing in the 2010 Will Ferrell dramedy “Everything Must Go.”
The complete cast list and bios can be found here.
Broadway musicals to see in 2023
Although the window to see “Almost Famous” is closing, many great Broadway musicals aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.
Here are just five shows you can catch on Broadway at any time at all (for the time being).
• “Wicked”