Duration
2 hrs 30 mins
Closing Date
Until June 22, 2025
Age limit
Strictly for 5+ yrs
Why Watch Floyd Collins?
- A hauntingly beautiful folk and bluegrass-inspired score by Adam Guettel (The Light in the Piazza), featuring innovative yet emotionally stirring compositions.
- Tony Award nominee Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, Last Five Years) brings his extraordinary vocal prowess to the role of Floyd Collins, a cave explorer whose dreams of success are sealed in history forever.
- Find yourself at the heart of a true story set in the expansive Kentucky landscape and the claustrophobic cave system below.
Praised by Stephen Sondheim as the best musical of its era, this inspirational musical first shook the theater world in 1996. Floyd Collins is a unique production that combines the emotional depth of opera with the accessibility of folk music. The show won the 1996 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Musical and earned a legendary reputation among theater enthusiasts. Experience a realistic portrayal of a seminal event in history, recreated with innovative use of acoustics and echo effects to create the cave environment, with the actors' voices bouncing off the theater walls just as Floyd's voice echoed through the cave chambers. Watch America's first widespread media frenzy live with tickets to the musical Floyd Collins.
Storyline
In 1925 Kentucky, Floyd Collins dreams of turning the magnificent Sand Cave into a tourist attraction that will lift his family out of poverty. His exceptional talent for discovering underground wonders has earned him a reputation as the greatest caver ever known. But when he ventures 200 feet underground in search of a new passage, fate takes a cruel turn - a falling rock pins him in place, beginning a chaotic catastrophe that will grip the entire nation. As reporters and curiosity seekers descend on the small Kentucky town, Floyd's story unravels between thousands of eyes fixed on his every move while he struggles to survive under the pressure.
Show timings
Show timings for Floyd Collins may vary every week. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.
Cast & Crew
Leading roles: Jeremy Jordan as Floyd Collins, Jason Gotay as Homer Collins, Marc Kudisch as Lee Collins, Lizzy McAlpine as Nellie Collins, and Sean Allan Krill as H.T. Carmichael
Book: Tina Landau
Direction: Tina Landau
Music & lyrics: Adam Guettel
Music director: Ted Sperling
Age Suitability
Most theaters are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.
This production contains mature themes. Viewer discretion is advised.
Children under the age of 5 will not be permitted inside the theater.
Vivian Beaumont Theater
The Vivian Beaumont Theater is a 1,000-seater Broadway theater located within the Lincoln Center complex. Opened in 1965, it staged successful productions like The King and I and My Fair Lady, establishing itself as a sought-after performance space despite its being the only Broadway venue not in the Theatre District. Our Vivian Beaumont Theater seating plan will help you find the best seats in the theater.
Getting There
- Address: 150 W 65th St, New York, NY 10023, USA
- By metro:
The nearest station is 66 Street-Lincoln Center on Lines 1 and 2.
- By bus:
The nearest stops are West 65 Street and Amsterdam Avenue on route M66 and Amsterdam Avenue and West 65 Street on route M11.
Facilities & Accessibility
Amenities: Dining outlets, Souvenir shop, Toilets
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Additional Information
- Security: To ensure your comfort and security, you might encounter a few security checks when you arrive at the venue.
- Dress code: Smart casual or semi-formal attire is the way to go.
- Outside food: While outside food isn't allowed inside, there are many cafes and restaurants nearby for you to check out before or after the show.
- Arrive early: Latecomers will be seated during the next suitable break at the discretion of the management.
Tickets Redemption
You will receive an email confirming your purchase.
You will receive your e-tickets via email within 3 hours from the time of the booking. You can access your tickets by clicking on the link available on the email.
If you book tickets more than 14 days in advance, you will receive the tickets 14 days prior to the show date.
The ticket can be presented digitally along with a valid photo ID at the entrance on the day of your visit.
Please note most of the theatres do not allow entry post the show start time and we recommend you reach the venue 10-15 minutes early.
Show timings may be subject to change every week/month. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.
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Cancellation & Refunds
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Frequently asked questions
The cost of the tickets starts from $143.43 and will vary depending on the type of seats you choose.
The musical does not have a strict age limit. However, children below the age of 5 are not permitted inside the theatre.
The show premieres at the Vivian Beaumont Theater in New York.
The musical is inspired by the true story of Floyd Collins, a cave explorer in 1925 Kentucky.
Jeremy Jordan plays the titular character in this gripping musical.
