“An ELECTRIFYING Revival.”

Jesse Green, The New York Times

Don’t miss your chance to experience this triumphant new production of a “candidate for the century’s greatest piece of musical theater” (Helen Shaw, New York Magazine/Vulture). Roundabout Theatre Company has brought the musical masterpiece, CAROLINE, OR CHANGE, back to Broadway for a very limited engagement, with a cast led by London’s three-time Olivier Award winner Sharon D Clarke, who delivers “a performance that people will talk about forever” (Theatermania).

This story of a Black woman working as a maid for a Jewish family in 1963 Louisiana—created by Pulitzer Prize winner Tony Kushner and Tony Award^® winner Jeanine Tesori—pulses with the urgency and passion that's shaping the world today. And with this new production, “CAROLINE, OR CHANGE places itself squarely at the forefront of the best in culture this city has to offer.” (Greg Evans, Variety). As David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter says, “Anyone who has missed the overwhelming emotional power of a great Broadway musical should look no further.”

“A Colossal creative smash.”

Linda Armstrong, Amsterdam News

Running time: 2 hours and 25 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.

“How often does a musical actually change your life?

The deeply beautiful Caroline, or Change has that power. This is a masterwork. It should be experienced by everyone. I can’t wait to see it again.”
Adam Feldman, Time Out New York

“CAROLINE, OR CHANGE is a candidate for the century's greatest piece of Musical theater”
Helen Shaw, New york Magazine/Vulture

Caroline Thibodeaux: Sharon D Clarke
Noah Gellman: Gabriel Amoroso
Jackie Thibodeaux: Alexander Bello
Stuart Gellman: John Cariani
Grandma Gellman: Joy Hermalyn
Washing Machine: Arica Jackson
Dotty Moffett: Anastacia McCleskey
Rose Stopnick Gellman: Caissie Levy
Noah Gellman: Adam Makké
Bus/Dryer: Kevin S. McAllister
Radio 3: Harper Miles
The Moon: N’Kenge
Radio 2: Nya
Jackie/Joe Alternate: Richard Alexander Phillips
Joe Thibodeaux: Jayden Theophile
Radio 1: Nasia Thomas
Noah Gellman: Jaden Myles Waldman
Emmie Thibodeaux: Samantha Williams
Grandpa Gellman: Stuart Zagnit
Mr. Stopnick: Chip Zien
Caroline Thibodeaux, Dotty Moffett Cover: Sharon Catherine Brown
Washing Machine, Dotty, Radio 3 Cover: Rheaume Crenshaw
Radio 1, Radio 2, Moon, Emmie Thibodeaux Cover: Leslie Jackson
Rose Stopnick Gellman, Grandma Gellman cover: Gina Lamparella
The Bus, The Dryer cover: Quentin Oliver Lee
Grandpa Gellman, Mr. Stopnick, Stuart Gellman cover: Timothy Quinlan
Grandpa Gellman, Mr. Stopnick, Stuart Gellman Cover: Tom Titone
Emmie Thibodeaux, Radio 2, Radio 3 cover: Khalifa White

A Black woman in a white maid's uniform stands in front of a laundry unit and points a finger at a very young white boy in a collared shirt and jeans. — Gabriel Amoroso and Sharon D Clarke
Joan Marcus

Two Black women look at each other with sadness, like they're saying goodbye. One touches the other's face, the other touches the other's arm. — Tamika Lawrence and Sharon D Clarke
Joan Marcus

An elaborate musical number with blue lighting and dollar bills falling from the sky. Actors excitedly extend laundry baskets in the air. A Black woman raises a cup and sings by a laundry machine. — The company of CAROLINE, OR CHANGE
Joan Marcus

Three Black woman in sleek, sparkly, dark blue dresses with long silver gloves. They wear elaborate, shiny, lagre, silver headbands with layered rings standing on top. — Nya, Harper Miles, and Nasia Thomas
Joan Marcus

A white Jewish family smiles endearingly at a young boy standing behind a menorah with two candles lit. — Gabriel Amoroso, John Cariani, Caissie Levy, Chip Zien, Joy Hermalyn, and Stuart Zagnit
Joan Marcus

A Black woman in a dark, lacey dress with a blue broach on it and a cross necklace sings passionately with her arms outstretched. — Sharon D Clarke
Joan Marcus

A Black woman in a white maid's dress sits on steps with her arm around a young, smiling Black woman wearing an orange paisley shirt and jeans. — Sharon D Clarke and Samantha Williams
Joan Marcus

A Black woman in a white maid's dress holds on to and sings to a Black man in a white sailor's uniform. Behind them, the three radio women dance in white whimsical outfits. — Nasia Thomas, Kevin S. McKallister, Sharon D Clarke, Arica Jackson, and Harper Miles
Joan Marcus

Three Black woman in white wigs and elaborate white costumes sing in a group while a Black woman in a costume made of bubbles sings by an unimpressed Black woman ironing a shirt — Nasia Thomas, Harper Miles, Nya, Arica Jackson and Sharon D Clarke
Joan Marcus

A white woman in a patterned dress talks to a Black woman in a white maid's uniform holding a broom in front of a washing machine. — Caissie Levy and Sharon D Clarke
Joan Marcus

Writer: Tony Kushner
Composer: Jeanine Tesori
Set & Costume Design: Fly Davis
Lighting Design: Jack Knowles
Sound Design: Paul Arditti
Hair and Wig Design: Amanda Miller
Make-Up Design: Sarah Cimino
Orchestrations: Rick Bassett, Joseph Joubert, and Buryl Red
Musical Supervisor: Nigel Lilley
Music Director: Joseph Joubert
Music Contractor: Antoine Silverman
Choreographer: Ann Yee
Associate Choreographer: Monique Smith
Associate Director: Colette Robert
Director: Michael Longhurst

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Check out exclusive interviews and features

Discover the artists and history behind Caroline, or Change in the Upstage Playgoer’s Guide.

READ THE UPSTAGE GUIDE

Learn more about the history of the production and its creators through a lively discussion with Roundabout Teaching Artists.

VIRTUAL THEATRE TALK

Community Conversations are small group discussions moderated by Roundabout Teaching Artists using specially designed reflective prompts, after which, participants are welcome to stay and mingle.

Please note that the Community Conversation for Caroline, or Change will be held via Zoom on Monday, January 10. Sign up HERE for the Zoom event.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS

A white woman holds a wooden container to a Black woman holding an old radio in the rehearsal room. — Caissie Levy and Sharon D Clarke
Jeremy Daniel

Three Black woman passionately sing with arms raised around another woman sitting on a step with her arms crossed. — Harper Miles, Sharon D Clarke, Nya, and Nasia Thomas
Jeremy Daniel

A group of Black women sing in the rehearsal studio. Three of them wear high heels while a younger one wears red Converse sneakers. — Harper Miles, Samantha Williams, Nya, and Nasia Thomas
Jeremy Daniel

A Black woman sits on steps while a younger Black woman crouches below her. They both smile warmly. — Sharon D Clarke and Samantha Williams
Jeremy Daniel

A Black woman holding a broom sings next to a washing machine while a white man stands on a platform behind her and watches. — Sharon D Clarke and John Cariani
Jeremy Daniel

An older white man sits on steps in the rehearsal room and holds a script in a binder. — Chip Zien
Jeremy Daniel

A Black woman with her hair in a side ponytail sings in the rehearsal room while a group of actors stand behind her on a staircase and a washing machine. — Nya, Kevin S. McAllister, Harper Miles, Nasia Thomas, and Sharon D Clarke
Jeremy Daniel

A white man with brown hair and a scruffy beard laughs behind a table in the rehearsal room. — Director Michael Longhurst
Jeremy Daniel

This production is produced in association with Ambassador Theatre Group, Benjamin Lowy Productions, Gavin Kalin Productions and Glass Half Full Productions.

Caroline, or Change, directed by Michael Longhurst and choreographed by Ann Yee, starring Sharon D Clarke, premiered at the Chichester Festival Theatre in June 2017.

Major support for Caroline, or Change generously provided by Ravenel Curry and Jane Moss.

Underwriting support provided by Roundabout’s Musical Production Fund partners, Andrew Martin Weber and Elizabeth Armstrong.

Caroline, or Change benefits from Roundabout’s Musical Production Fund with lead gifts from The Howard Gilman Foundation, the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation, Michael Kors and Lance Le Pere, Diane and Tom Tuft, and Cynthia C. Wainwright and Stephen Berger.