The Heart of Rock and Roll (Broadway)
Open run 2h 20m
The Heart of Rock and Roll (Broadway)
87

The Heart of Rock and Roll (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

87%
(489 Ratings)
Positive
93%
Mixed
3%
Negative
4%
Members say
Entertaining, Great singing, Delightful, Funny, Clever

About the Show

Broadway's new musical rom-com celebrates love, life, and the hits of Huey Lewis and The News.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (263)

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81 Reviews | 15 Followers
95
Romantic, Great singing, Funny, Entertaining, Delightful

See it if You like lighthearted and cutesy rom-coms, gives Hairspray or Grease vibes

Don't see it if Some derogatory references, you don’t want a predictable rom-com Read more

65 Reviews | 26 Followers
93
Great staging, Great singing, Great acting, Entertaining, Delightful

See it if you like 80s nostalgia with a timeless story, are a HL&TN fan, enjoy high energy dancing and acting

Don't see it if You dislike the 80s, want to see a serious play, aren't a fan of the conflicted man trope

126 Reviews | 29 Followers
90
Great singing, Romantic, Funny, Entertaining, Absorbing

See it if You believe in the power of love, are a fan of Huey Lewis and want to have a fun rocking good time.

Don't see it if You don’t think it’s hip to be square and don’t want another jukebox musical

1174 Reviews | 343 Followers
88
Entertaining, Funny, Great staging, Great writing, Great singing

See it if you like the Lewis music of the 80's worked into a typical story, with some great punch lines, and nice choreography, sound and lights.

Don't see it if you abhor jukebox musicals or expect the life story of Huey Lewis.

105 Reviews | 28 Followers
88
Entertaining, Delightful, Enchanting, Absorbing

See it if You do not have to think. The show actually has a plot and story and integrates the Huey Lewis songs very well. Great lead.

Don't see it if Light hearted musical don't appeal to you.

72 Reviews | 3 Followers
87
Fun, Great singing, Entertaining, Absorbing

See it if you like fun, unserious plot lines paired with great singing, and mesmerizing choreography.

Don't see it if you dislike jukebox musicals.

160 Reviews | 32 Followers
86
Entertaining, Funny, Fluffy, Delightful

See it if Self-aware corny joyous good time. Really strong cast and ensemble.

Don't see it if You want anything remotely serious. Read more

104 Reviews | 16 Followers
86
Fluffy, Hilarious, Great staging, Entertaining, Cliched

See it if You want to laugh and have a good time, want a good story with good payoffs, love the songs beforehand

Don't see it if You dont like jukebox musicals, don't like fluff and want something serious, don't like 80s cheese

Critic Reviews (10)

The New York Times
April 22nd, 2024

"While the dialogue has occasional pop, it’s the performances that keep the show rolling"
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Time Out New York
April 22nd, 2024

"Squeeze your memories into spandex and get ready to turn back the clock."
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New York Theatre Guide
April 22nd, 2024

"Director Gordon Greenberg’s production is eager to sweep you up in its bright lights"
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New York Magazine / Vulture
April 22nd, 2024

"The Heart of Rock and Roll is the funniest new musical of the season"
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New York Daily News
April 22nd, 2024

"...funny, unpretentious ’80s fun"
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Variety
April 22nd, 2024

"Humor and brightness is what fuels this engine"
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Theatermania
April 22nd, 2024

"...I came out feeling buzzed, entertained…and slightly ashamed"
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Talkin' Broadway
April 22nd, 2024

"...this lighthearted jukebox musical may indulge your 1980s nostalgia"
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