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Bobby Conte to star in ‘Copperfield! The New Musical’ off Broadway this fall

Adapted from the classic Charles Dickens novel David Copperfield, the show will come to The Duke on 42nd Street starting in late September.

Summary

  • Copperfield! The New Musical will premiere off Broadway at The Duke on 42nd Street starting September 29
  • The show is a musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel David Copperfield
  • Bobby Conte will star in the title role
  • The show is written by Jeffrey Scharf and directed and choreographed by Gabriel Barre
Gillian Russo
Gillian Russo

Copperfield! The New Musical, an adaptation of Charles Dickens’s 1850 novel David Copperfield, will premiere off Broadway this fall at The Duke on 42nd Street. The limited run begins September 29 ahead of an October 19 opening.

In Copperfield! The New Musical, actor/musicians perform the story of young David as he comes of age and overcomes hardships at home, school, and work in England. Dickens’s original novel is one of his most famous and most autobiographical.

Bobby Conte (Company, The Who’s Tommy, A Bronx Tale The Musical on Broadway) will star as David Copperfield, with additional casting to be announced. A workshop presentation in May, also starring Conte, featured Amelia Cormack, Brandon James Ellis, Bryan Fenkart, Calvin Knegten, Kara Mikula, Morgan Morse, Aaron Michael Ray, Alexander Sovronsky, Cathryn Wake, Tatiana Wechsler, and Spiff Wiegand.

The show is written by Jeffrey Scharf and directed and choreographed by Gabriel Barre, with orchestrations and arrangements by Sonny Paladino. Additional creative team members will also be announced later.

Check back for information on Copperfield! The New Musical tickets on New York Theatre Guide.

Frequently asked questions

How do you get tickets for Copperfield! The New Musical?

Check the top of this page for current availability on Copperfield! The New Musical tickets on TodayTix.

Which theatre is Copperfield! The New Musical at?

Copperfield! The New Musical is at New York's The Duke on 42nd Street, which is located at 229 West 42nd Street, New York, 10036.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, the venue is fully accessible. The main entrance is wheelchair accessible, and there is an elevator to the second floor where the theater and restrooms are located. Restrooms are labeled but gender diversity is welcome. Wheelchair accessible seats are located in the first row of the theater (Row B). All other rows require the use of stairs. Trained service dogs are welcome, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Is there storage for mobility aids or luggage?

There is a large coat rack in the Gallery where belongings (bags, luggage, etc.) may be kept during the show at your own discretion. This area is not guarded. House management will collaborate with patrons using mobility aids to find the best storage location.

Will there be open captioning performances?

No open captioning performances are scheduled at this time.

Are assisted listening devices available?

Infrared headsets are available for assisted listening. They may be used in any seat and are cleaned after each use. They can be picked up at the box office in exchange for your ID which will be given back when the device is returned.

What is the age recommendation for Copperfield! The New Musical?

Ages 8+.

What is the running time of Copperfield! The New Musical?

Copperfield! The New Musical runs for 2hr 30min. Incl. intermission.

What is the refund and exchange policy?

All sales are final. Refunds and exchanges are not available.

I have a question about purchasing tickets. How can I get help?

For questions about purchasing tickets or accessibility requests, please reach out to copperfieldboxoffice@gmail.com.

I have a question about my order. How can I get help?

For questions regarding existing orders, please visit the TodayTix Help Center and select “Contact Us” in the bottom right corner to start a live chat.

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