If/Then is a musical with a libretto by Brian Yorkey and a theatrical score by Tom Kitt, directed by Michael Greif. It tells the story of a 40-year old woman named Elizabeth who moves back to New York City for a fresh start. She meets her friends Kate, a lesbian kindergarten teacher, and Lucas, a bisexual community organizer, in the park. Kate suggests that Elizabeth start using the name Liz and seek out new experiences. Lucas suggests that she go back to her college nickname, Beth, and start making professional connections in the city. Liz stays in the park with Kate while Beth leaves with Lucas, and the remainder of the show depicts two paths that Elizabeth’s life could take. After a tryout at the National Theatre in 2013, If/Then to opened on Broadway at the Richard Rogers Theatre in March 30, 2014 and closed March 22, 2015 after 29 previews and 401 performances.

 

Idina Menzel on Tour with If/Then (Check your city)

(b May 30, 1971) is a actress, singer, and songwriter. She rose to prominence for her performance as Maureen Johnson in the Broadway musical Rent, a role which she reprised for the 2005 feature film adaptation. In 2004, she won the Tony Award for originating the role of Elphaba in the Broadway blockbuster Wicked.

 

 

*WITH IDINA MENZEL

Just Check Your City and Get Your Tickets Now

 

Cast (Updated 05/09/16)

 

Jackie Burns – Elizabeth

is thrilled to be starring in If/Then, returning to many of the same cities she visited playing Elphaba in Wicked, a role for which she received an IRNE Award nomination. She subsequently played Elphaba on Broadway, to great acclaim. Other Broadway: Hair (Revival, Original Cast), If/Then (Original Cast). Off-Broadway: Rock of Ages (Original Cast), Unlock’d, Ripper. Regional: Aldonza in Man of La Mancha (PCLO), Wedding Singer, A Grand Night for Singing (Connecticut Critics Circle Award), The Full Monty, Singin’ in the Rain, Joseph…, Sweeney Todd, Drood, Candide, Smokey Joe’s Café(Paper Mill).   TV: “All My Children.”  Concept Albums: Lucifer (Michael Mott),Swept Away (Disney), Tears from Heaven, and Excalibur (Frank Wildhorn).

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Anthony Rapp – Lucas

Broadway: If/Then; Rent; You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown; Six Degrees of Separation; Precious Sons (Outer Critics Circle Award, Drama Desk nomination). Off-Broadway: Raised in Captivity, Sophistry, The Destiny of Me, Some Americans Abroad, among others. Film: Adventures in Babysitting, School Ties, Dazed and Confused, Six  Degrees  of Separation, Rent, Man of the Century, Road Trip, Winter Passing, A Beautiful Mind. TV: “The X-Files,” “Law & Order: SVU” and “Psych.” Author of Without You: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and the Musical Rent, which was adapted into the one-man showWithout You and performed nationally and internationally.

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Tamyra Gray – Kate

After the acclaim that followed her appearances in the inaugural season of “American Idol,” Tamyra parlayed the attention into a successful theater, televison, and film career. Broadway credits include: Bombay Dreams, Rent. Film: Sony’s The Gospel, Jonathan Demme’s Rachel Getting Married. Tamyra won the Hollywood NAACP award for “Best Lead Female” for her role in Debbie Allen’s Twist. Tamyra is a devoted wife and mother who leans on spirituality to maintain balance between work, home, and health.

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Matthew Hydzik – Josh

Broadway: Side Show (Buddy), West Side Story (Tony), Grease (Kenickie), It Shoulda Been You. Off-Broadway: Tomorrow Morning. Some regional favorites: The Lyric Opera of Chicago, La Jolla Playhouse, Kennedy Center, Planet Hollywood Las Vegas, Fulton Opera House. National tours: Rent, Fame, Grease, and Flashdance. Proud grad of Penn State University. Insta/Twitter: @matthew_hydzik/@matthew_hydzik

 

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Janine Divita – Anne U/S Elizabeth

Broadway/National Tour: Grease (Rizzo), Young Frankenstein (Elizabeth),Anything Goes (Reno u/s), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Isabel + Drood/Rosa u/s). Select Regional/NYC: A Walk on the Moon (Pearl, NYSAF workshop), Evita (Eva, JET), Sunday in the Park… (Dot, HRT), Oliver! (Nancy, WST), Grey Gardens (Young Little Edie, PCS), Bye Bye Birdie (Rosie, SMC),Spamalot (Lady of the Lake, TUTS). TV/Film: “This is the Moment” (PBS),Boychoir (Feature Film). Education: University of Michigan. Love to Rich. www.janinedivita.com  www.instagram.com/janinedivita

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Jacques C Smith – Stephen

Broadway: Rent. Regional: La Jolla Playhouse, The Old Globe, Goodman Theater (BTAA Award, Joseph Jefferson nomination), Pasadena Playhouse (FRED Award, NAACP nomination), and Paper Mill Playhouse, among others. TV: “Oz” (HBO – series regular), “Eagleheart,” “General Hospital,” “CSI: Miami,” “American Masters,” “Law & Order” and “The Division.” Education: UCSD (M.F.A.) and Princeton University (B.A.).

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Marc Delacruz – David

Broadway: If/Then, u/s David. Off-Broadway and New York: Three Days to See (Transport Group), Prison Dancer (NYMF). Tour: Disney’s High School Musical. Asia: Where Elephants Weep, The Wedding Banquet.  Regional: Allegiance  (The  Old Globe), Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre, Northwest Asian American Theatre, ReAct, SiS Productions and Village Theatre.

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English Bernardt – Paulette and Others

 

First National Tour debut! A North Carolina native, favorite Regional credits include: Next to Normal (Natalie), Les Miserables (Eponine) and Evita(Mistress). Special thanks to my family, friends, NCT and the entire creative team!

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Charissa Bertels – Swing U/S Kate, Anne

Xavier Cano – A Soldier, Others; U/S David

Trey Ellett – Swing U/S Lucas, David

Kyra Faith – Elena

Corey Greenan – Deputy Mayor, Others; U/S Josh, Stephen

Cliffton Hall – A Bartender, Others; U/S Lucas

Deedee Magno Hall – Cathy, Others, U/S Elizabeth, Kate

Tyler McGee – A Street Musician, Others, U/S Josh

Joseph Morales – Swing

Emily Rogers – Swing U/S Anne

Alicia Taylor Tomasko – A Flight Attendant and Others