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Jez Butterworth's new family drama arrives on Broadway direct from London.

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Performances ended on Dec. 22, 2024.

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About The Hills of California on Broadway

duration
2 hours and 45 minutes, with one intermission.
audience
Recommended for ages 16 and up. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.
dates
Previews: Sep 11, 2024 • Opening: Sep 29, 2024 • Closing: Dec 22, 2024
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Venue

Broadhurst Theatre Broadhurst Theatre
235 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
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Hearing Assistance
Assisted Listening Devices, Closed Captioning, & Audio Description available.
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Theater is not completely wheelchair accessible. There are no steps to the designated wheelchair seating locations.
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Story

In the sweltering heat of a 1970s summer, the Webb sisters return to their childhood home in Blackpool, an English seaside town, where their mother Veronica lies dying upstairs. Gloria and Ruby now have families of their own. Jill never left. And Joan? No one’s heard from her in twenty years… but Jill insists that their mother’s favorite won’t let them down this time.

The run-down Sea View Guest House is haunted by bittersweet memories of amusement park rides and overdue bills. Back in the 1950s, each night the girls rehearse their singing act, managed by their fiercely loving single mom. But when a record producer offers a shot at fame and a chance to escape, it will cost them all dearly. With stunning design and glorious music, The Hills of California is “a rich, funny, brilliantly layered drama.” (Financial Times).

Reviews

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A collection of our favorite reviews from professional news sources.
The New York Times

"A relentlessly entertaining new play."

The New York Times

Jesse Green

Variety

"A dream of a Broadway drama."

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Frank Rizzo

"I never wanted this riveting show to end."

Chicago Tribune

Chris Jones

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"The story of a mom and her 4 daughters and the challenges they faced shooting for their dreams. I loved this show. It taps into the dynamics between siblings as well as mother-daughter. It is about the stories we tell ourselves to survive, or even to make sense of our lives, justifying our choices. The performances, up and down the cast, were stunning. It was an acting workshop for aspirants to the craft. One caveat to my thorough enjoyment, I had a very difficult time understanding dialogue in the first half of the first act. Irish accents were tough for me to decipher. At first break I went and got theater provided headphones to amplify the dialogue and they made all the difference. The show is a 10 out of 10. Don't hesitate. Pony up, pay the price and see this show. You won't regret it. "
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Nicholas F from Pittsburgh on Dec 19, 2024
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"Loved the writing, acting, production. 3 hours flew by. Laura Donnelly is amazing!"
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Coenraad v from Philadelphia on Dec 19, 2024
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"Walked away fully entertained with so much to discuss. Great acting, storyline, tempo and sets. Really interesting plot and character development with riveting twists and turns. Loved it!!!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 5, 2024
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Cast & Creative

Cast

Joan/Veronica
Young Gloria
Young Ruby
Young Joan
Young Jill

Creative

Written by
Jez Butterworth
Director
Sam Mendes
Choreographer
Ellen Kane
Set and Costume Designer
Rob Howell
Lighting Designer
Natasha Chivers
Original Music, Arrangements and Sound Design
Nick Powell
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