Let the Good Times Roll
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Let the Good Times Roll Summary
- Show Status: Future
- Genre: Musical
- Let the Good Times Roll is 2 hours and 20 minutes long, including an intermission of 15 minutes
- 8 Shows per week
- Previews Begin: May 14, 2026
- Show Opens : June 10, 2026
- Show Closes: Open ended
A vibrant jukebox musical set in New Orleans, following a young woman’s journey of rediscovery through the city’s soulful music, resilience, and joyous cultural spirit.
What's Let the Good Times Roll Like?
Set in the heart of New Orleans, Let the Good Times Roll follows a young woman seeking to find herself again after personal loss.
Guided by the rhythms, traditions, and voices of the city, she rediscovers hope, connection, and joy through music and community. The story blends personal transformation with the larger history of a city shaped by hardship and resilience, from floods to cultural rebirth.
Each chapter of her journey is underscored by iconic songs associated with New Orleans, weaving a portrait of survival, renewal, and the enduring power of music to heal and inspire.
Is Let the Good Times Roll Good for Kids?
The show is family-friendly and suitable for older kids who can appreciate live music and dance.
Very young children may not fully follow the narrative, but the lively performances and music should hold their attention.
Let the Good Times Roll on Broadway Background
Conception and Development
Let the Good Times Roll was created by veteran Broadway producer and dramaturg Jack Viertel. Known for shaping Smokey Joe’s Café, After Midnight, and The Prom, Viertel built this project as a large-scale jukebox celebration of New Orleans music and culture.
The work was first tested in Phoenix Theatre Company’s Festival of New American Theatre in early 2024 before moving into full production.
Creative Team
Music supervision, orchestrations, and arrangements are by Sonny Paladino, who has worked extensively on Broadway as a conductor and arranger. Direction and choreography are provided by Sara Edwards, whose staging emphasizes musical pulse and ensemble storytelling.
Producers Michael P. Kruke and Ram Narasimhan partnered with Phoenix Theatre Company to mount the initial production and shepherd it toward Broadway.
World Premiere 2025
The show premiered at Phoenix Theatre Company’s Hormel Theatre in Arizona. Previews began August 6, 2025, with an official opening on August 8 and a limited run through August 31. The production used a six-actor cast with swings and a full band.
Cast Members
- Onyx
- William Bailey
- Captain
- Scott Davidson
- Wanda
- Gina Guarino
- Maretha
- Miciah Lathan
- Liza Jane
- Carmiña Monserrat
- L.D.
- Tre Moore
Producers
Michael P. Kruke
Ram Narasimhan
Phoenix Theatre Company
Production Credits
- Director
- Sara Edwards
- Music
- Sonny Paladino
Creative Team
- Playwright
- Jack Viertel