Music City tickets
About Music City
Get Music City tickets to see this Drama Desk-nominated new musical about dreamers, a dive bar, and the spirit of Nashville that inspires musicians from all over.
Music City off Broadway is a gritty and charming jukebox musical featuring the songs of multi-platinum songwriter J.T. Harding, including “Smile," “Somewhere In My Car," and "Sangria." Following a pair of singer-songwriters looking to make it big in Nashville, this musical extended three times at the Upper West Side’s West End Theater. Now, it moves closer to Times Square in an more elaborate production directed by Bedlam artistic director Eric Tucker.
Step inside the Wicked Tickle, the show's country bar where music, storytelling, and nightlife collide. Dreams, drinks, and great songs await in Music City.
Run time
2hr 15min. Incl. 1 intermission.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 10+.
Start date
June 15th, 2026
End date
September 19th, 2026
“Nashville bar vibes with incredible music and heart”
A Nashville Honky-Tonk Comes to Life
Music City transports audiences straight into a Nashville dive bar, complete with open-mic night energy and a talented cast who sing, act, and play their instruments with infectious passion. The immer...
What It Feels Like
- Immersive honky-tonk
- Heartfelt and energetic
- Like a Nashville staycation
You’ll Love This If…
- You enjoy intimate, immersive theater experiences
- You appreciate talented singer-musicians performing country and roots music
- You want a heartwarming underdog story with catchy original songs
Incredible music & story line. I was enjoying myself the entire night!
From start to finish absolutely perfect. Story felt real the music fit perfect and the ending was very emotional and satisfying
A lovely story told in what appears as a bar which helps fuel the intimate vibe of the show.
Music City cast and creative team
By: Peter Zinn
Songs by: J.T. Harding
Director: Eric Tucker
Choreography: John Heginbotham
Cast list: Drew Bastian (as Newt), Jonathan Judge-Russo (as Drew), Julianne B. Merrill (as Wyn), Leenya Rideout (as Tammy/Leeanne), Andrew Rothenberg (as Bakerman/Stucky Stiles), Lauren Pritchard (as “23”), Stephen Michael Spencer (as T.J.)
Sets: Clifton Chadick, assisted by Buffy Cardoza
Costumes: Kindall Houston Almond
Lighting: Eric Southern
Sound: Jane Shaw
Band: Drew Bastian (drums), Julianne B. Merrill (keys), Tony Tino (bass), Ann Klein (lead guitar, mandolin, lap steel)
Other info: Music supervision and direction by Julianne B. Merrill
Venue
St. Luke's Theatre
More information about Music City
Jukebox musicals are nothing new — there's Mamma Mia, Jersey Boys, & Juliet, and so many more. However, one that specifically centers country music is rarer, and J.T. Harding's catalogue is rich in country hits. Born in Nashville, Harding has written songs for Uncle Kracker, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, Darius Rucker, and others.
Those songs are the star of this new musical, which is produced by Gabrielle Palitz, known for her Broadway credits including Buena Vista Social Club, Our Town, Bandstand, and others.
“The Wicked Tickle feels like Nashville’s Broadway dropped right into the middle of Manhattan — loud, alive, and full of stories,” Harding said in a statement. “The great critical and audience response meant the world to us. Taking the show to midtown feels like opening the doors even wider, letting the music, the stories, and the heart of this show reach an even bigger audience.”
What to watch for
- The musical features a book by playwright Peter Zinn, who holds an MFA from NYU.
- Music City was nominated for two 2025 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Musical.
- Using music as its narrative thrust, the musical explores themes of addiction, poverty, and haunting pasts.
- J.T. Harding is a Billboard Chart-topping songwriter.