The musical, featuring a score by Brown and a book by Andrew Bergman — the director and screenwriter of the original Castle Rock Entertainment motion picture of the same title — received strong reviews following its Oct. 6 opening, including a rave from the New York Times, and critics buzzed about its possible transfer. Read The Verdict here.
The Post reports that producer Roy Gabay wants to bring the production to New York City, but every musical house is currently booked.
Directed by Gary Griffin with choreography by Denis Jones, the cast is led by Tony Danza as Tommy Korman, a widowed and unscrupulous gambler looking for another shot at love; Tony nominee Rob McClure as Jack Singer; and Brynn O'Malley as Betsy Nolan. The three artists are joined by Tony nominee Nancy Opel as Bea Singer, Matthew Saldivar as Johnny Sandwich, David Josefsberg as Tony Rocky/Roy Bacon and Catherine Ricafort as Mahi.
Performances continue at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse through Oct. 27.
Honeymoon in Vegas, according to press notes, "is an insanely funny musical that tells the tale of Jack Singer (McClure), a guy with an extraordinary fear of marriage, who finally overcomes his phobia and goes to Las Vegas to wed his longtime girlfriend, Betsy (O’Malley). Enter Tommy Korman (Danza), a widowed and unscrupulous gambler looking for another shot at love. Tommy spots Betsy, who bears an uncanny resemblance to his late wife, and the game is afoot." Visit PaperMill.org.
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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "A Little Luck!" Backstage at Paper Mill's Honeymoon in Vegas With Raymond J. Lee and Sarah Jenkins
Good morning! Grabbing my awesome jacket from Jason Robert Brown and Andrew Bergman… it's chilly out.
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My husband Andrew and our son Ozzy walk me to the train. (We spend a lot of hours in Jersey)
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Uh oh…. lights on in the subway is never a good sign….. but the train eventually decided to make an appearance.
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The good folks at Lucky Star knew my egg white veggie omelette order when I walked in… it’s going to be a good day. Then I ran into my partner in crime, Mr. Raymond J. Lee!
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Then we went to the newsstand to buy our printed review in the Times. Ray decided to tell all of midtown, with his best Newsie impression, that Ben Brantley liked us… he really liked us!
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Say hi to the group waiting for our trusty mode of transportation: the Paper Mill vans.
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Mara decided to run a race before a 2-show day. All I did was eat an omelette.
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Look! Paige is in the New York Times... naked! (almost)
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Katie Webber deserves a medal for navigating us safely through midtown Manhattan and into the magical land of New Jersey.
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Quick snapshot of Stanley Bahorek navigating his van while Brynn gives us a proper rockstar greeting.
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Welcome to Paper Mill Playhouse! Home to Honeymoon in Vegas!
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It's a beautiful place to call home for the next few weeks!
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Don’t forget to sign in!
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All settled into my dressing room station. Lots of important things happen here… like painting my nails & napping.
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Frank from Equity is at the show today to determine all the track specifics of our show. Hi Frank!
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Barry our dance captain giving notes before the first show. Crack the whip, Barry. Crack it!
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Paper Mill legend, Ms. Debbie Whitehead! (and Leigh!) We love our fabulous dressers.
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ASM Angela checking things out before the matinee.
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Anna Louizos is a genius. Hospital bed, meet Tiffany’s counter.
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When your show takes place in Vegas, the booze props are very important.
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Enter at you own risk: crazy people inhabit this floor.
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Grady practices with his umbrella before every show, like a good little boy.
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The fabulous Nancy Opel in her token half costume, half street wear.
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David Josefsberg: an actor prepares.
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Witness the transformation into Tony Rocky taking place before your very eyes.
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When doing a show where you are practically naked, tanning products become VERY important. You hear us, Tantalizer?! You are magic. Our bodies thank you.
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Our band is on stage, and AWESOME.
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Need to quick change into a wedding dress? Our stairwells at Paper Mill double as quick change areas!
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Our amazing stage management team as they gear up for a busy day. We use real slot machines! God, I love Vegas.
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Our hazardous spots backstage are clearly labeled thanks to the awesome Paper Mill crew.
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The crew’s list of fly rail cues.
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Nancy Opel, starring as The Dead Mother Food Cart Vendor.
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Matt Allen takes his job at the Hotel Milano very seriously.
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Our resident Miss Swan tries to figure out the slot machines.
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Chan Elvis in the house!
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The card girls are ready to strut their stuff.
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Our monitors on stage right, featuring the one & only Tom Murray!
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I caught Max on his way back to the dressing room. Vogue.
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These fools. Tony Rocky & his showgirls pretending to think.
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Chan, Johnny, Dougie, Jack, Tommy and Joanne Klein indulging in a quick game of poker. And yes we really do have an amazing time on stage!
Wait is that Brynn O'Malley issuing a fierce photo bomb?!
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Meet Angel, the Milano Hotel's resident...Vivian Ward...pre-makeover. Get it?
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Our ASM Rachel being very official.
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Katie Webber as the Waitress. Need cranberry juice?
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Matty DiCarlo! Our fierce & fearless PSM. (please note the sign on his station: "Matt would love to talk to you. ANYWHERE BUT HERE!" That's the name of a song in the show. You'll recognize it when you come to the show. COME TO THE SHOW!)
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Meet ugly baby #2. This is Jeremy. Jeremy has a head of hair to be envied.
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The lair of Mr. Tony Danza. Your wildest dreams await you behind this door, ladies.
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Elaine! One of our fabulous dressers.
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Introducing Mahi: the enchanting daughter of a fisherman..... she also brings us treats.
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The boys celebrating our NY Times article! Can you tell the scene is about to shift to Hawaii?
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The band gets to start Act 2 in Hawaiian shirts. Be jealous. I know I am.
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Jeremy has retired. He worked really hard in his first/only scene. What a diva.
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Stop having fun, Rob. This musical is very serious.
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When Elvii attack.
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The largest headdresses in the world..... or at least in Millburn.
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Nancy Opel as the King. Uh Uh Huh!
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Robby just hanging out. In the rafters. Nothing to see here.
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Guess who came to see us! Judith Light!!! Awesome seeing her rock out to the show and support Tony! #WhosTheBossReunion
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Tony greeting his fans!
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We are only mildly obsessed with Thai House in Millburn... ok, that's a lie. We are REALLY obsessed with it.
Ray here: We recommend the Tom Yum Noodle Soup, the Green Curry, or the Crispy Beef! #yum
Ray here: We recommend the Tom Yum Noodle Soup, the Green Curry, or the Crispy Beef! #yum
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Family field trip to see Tony's movie "Don Jon" in between shows!!!
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I wish everyone could go to the movies with Tony Danza to see a movie starring Tony Danza. It's an unforgettable experience. Go see "Don Jon"!
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The power trio! Rachel, Matt & Andrea. THE BEST.
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Sarah shows Ray how to bandage up his bum ankle. Being an Elvis is hard!
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Max shows us how to properly nap between shows.
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The hands of Sapphire. She plays a mean harp.
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We have many wigs here at Honeymoon in Vegas but my favorite is Grady's frat boy hat.
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..... and a hassidic Jew next to an Elvis. A little something for everyone.
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People definitely nap wherever they can....and we like taking pictures of them.
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A little reading in between shows. As if our show isn't funny enough.... this book will keep you laughing all day! Must read.
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Tracee & Gaelen get Brooklyn'd out by George & Stephanie.
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IMPORTANT: When you are scantily clad, one must apply Sally Hansen to her whole body. Magic in a bottle.
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We have Roy Bacon and Roy Bacon Jr. in the house!
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Paige giving us dead nurse real fierceness. Don't ask. Just come see the show.
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Spotted! a rare moment when Rob isn't dominating the stage.
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Johnny Sandwich just wants to sing.
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mmmmmm...... muscle milk
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Showgirl Problems: walking through doorways.
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Two douchebags and a hooker walk into a bar....
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Brynn is so excited to wear a bathing suit!!!
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Sometimes it helps to go over notes in a headdress.
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Mara gets into character as well.
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Just some sensible tracking sheets...... going cross-eyed yet?
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I mean, this all makes perfect sense, right?
Ray here: Our swings are freaking incredible!!! Look at what they have to study every day!
Ray here: Our swings are freaking incredible!!! Look at what they have to study every day!
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Leslie works really hard in Act II.
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Elvii rehearse.
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Grady prepares to get his Elvis on.
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George Merrick is Teihutu. He IS "help."
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See?? We really do like each other! #LOVEFEST
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Onstage Love Fest Part II
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James Sampliner WAILS on those keys.
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God he's such a douchebag!
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In the Paper Mill crossover..... where Hawaii meets Vegas. Shoutout to Brian Hemesath for these gorgeous costumes!
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Max is petitioning hard to be the Sapphire first cover.
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Is Dave really the father of Bonnie's baby? Find out at Honeymoon in Vegas…
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Elvii giving us GQ. I smell a boyband...
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Rob and The Card Girls say you MUST get your butts to Honeymoon in Vegas ASAP. We run 'til Sunday October 27th!
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See you soon!
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