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Empire Records: The Musical

First Preview: Sep 06, 2024

Opening Date: Sep 13, 2024

Closing Date: Oct 06, 2024

Empire Records: The Musical
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Playing @

McCarter Theater Center

91 University Place Princeton , NJ 08540

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Overflowing with optimism, ‘90s counterculture, rooftop dancing and the spirit of punk rock, Empire Records tells the story of a band of idealist misfits fighting to save their beloved record store from a corporate takeover. With tactics ranging from desperate to dangerous, the team comes together during a visit by over the hill pop star Rex Manning to discover the true value of friendship, love and music—all in one extraordinary, unforgettable day. 
 
With music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson Award-winner and Princeton native Zoe Sarnak and a book by original screenwriter Carol Heikkinen, Empire Records is directed by Trip Cullman (Broadway’s Choir Boy, Lobby Hero), choreographed by Ellenore Scott (Broadway’s Funny Girl) and produced by special arrangement with Bill Weiner.

Performance Schedule:

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Cast

Lorna Courtney
Damon Daunno
Taylor Iman Jones
Michael Luwoye
Liam Pearce

Music

Zoe Sarnak

Lyrics

Zoe Sarnak

Book

Carol Heikkinen

Director

Trip Cullman

Choreography

Ellenore Scott

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Full-price tickets

$25 - $93

Accessibility:

Directions Driving

McCarter Theatre Center is easily accessible by car via U.S. Route 1, Interstate 95/295 and NJ Route 206. Or take the train to McCarter’s back door: both Amtrak & New Jersey Transit serve Princeton Junction via the Northeast Corridor Line. Then it’s a ride of four minutes on New Jersey Transit’s “Dinky” train to Princeton Station–McCarter is directly across the street at 91 University Place.

Assisted Listening System

Our theatres offer wireless radio frequency hearing assistance receivers. Headphones are provided free of charge but guests are welcome to bring their own. Hearing aids equipped with t-coil technology can be synched for better sound quality.

Directions Bus

The Northeast Corridor line of New Jersey Transit conveniently stops at the Princeton Junction train station. Patrons can transfer to the Dinky train—a four minute ride to the Princeton Station. ALERT: The Dinky train will be out of service starting mid-October 2018 until mid-January 2019 at least for upgrade

Parking

Disabled parking is available on a first come, first-served basis to those displaying official license plates or placards. For performances in the Matthews Theatre, please speak with the attendant in the circle driveway. For Berlind Theatre performances, there will be a select number of bagged parking meters in front of the entrance.

Passenger Loading Zone

McCarter will offer shuttle service for the upcoming 2018-2019 Season. The shuttle will begin one hour prior to performance, run approximately every 20 minutes and continue until curtain time. The shuttle will pick up passengers outside of Wawa and drop off is at the McCarter Matthews or Berlind Theatre. The shuttle will run for one hour post-performance for your return to the original pickup location.

Telephone

None on premises

Visual Assistance

Braille and large print programs are available for all Theater Series performances upon request.

Wheelchair Info

Wheelchair seating in available in both theaters. Please request this seating option when you purchase your tickets. Companion seats are also available.

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The Northeast Corridor line of New Jersey Transit conveniently stops at the Princeton Junction train station. Patrons can transfer to the Dinky train—a four minute ride to the Princeton Station. ALERT: The Dinky train will be out of service starting mid-October 2018 until mid-January 2019 at least for upgrade