Cagney Tickets
Cagney is a musical about Hollywood legend James Cagney that tells the story of how he rose from humble beginnings in New York to become a star of the silver screen. Cagney played a tough guy in movies such as Angels with Dirty Faces, Public Enemy, and White Heat. The musical follows him from the beginning of his career through his rise to become a movie star.
Cagney stars Robert Creighton, who co-wrote the lyrics with Christopher McGovern. The show is full of singing, tap dancing, and classic film references. Cagney is directed by Bill Castellino.
Reviews:
“Creighton handles it all with aplomb. Looking, sounding and dancing the part without ever stepping into caricature, he’s a dynamo in a star spangled vest.” – Stan Friedman, New York Theatre Guide
“The same superb acting-singing-dancing cast is back, and Robert Creighton, the sparkplug star in the title role, gives one of the most noteworthy performances on any current New York stage.” – Samuel L. Leiter, The Broadway Blog
More Information about Cagney the Musical
The story is told in a series of brief flashbacks. Cagney began his life in a struggling family in New York and worked hard to please his mother. He began a career as a vaudeville singer and dancer and fell in love with a woman named Billie, who would later become his wife. After he arrived in Hollywood, Cagney struggled to establish himself as a serious actor, fought to unionize, and battled allegations that he was a communist.
Jack Warner, a studio boss, gave Cagney roles in several films in the 1930s and made him famous but paid him little. Warner is portrayed as a villain by Bruce Sabath.
Cagney was originally performed at the York Theatre in 2015. The production was extended after its initial limited engagement sold out.
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Cagney tells the story of screen legend James Cagney’s humble roots and rise to Hollywood stardom. Audiences who are used to seeing James Cagney portray a tough guy can get a new perspective on the film legend in this charming musical.
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