Producers Lia Vollack and Michael Cassel announced today that Almost Famous, the new musical with book and lyricsby Academy Award® and Grammy Award® winner Cameron Crowe, based on his iconic film, will begin previews on Broadway on Monday, October 3 ahead of an official opening on Thursday, November 3 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W 45th St).

Almost Famous has music and lyrics by Tony, Grammy, Emmy and Pulitzer Prize Award® winner Tom Kitt, direction by Tony and Olivier Award® nominee Jeremy Herrin, and choreography by Sarah O’Gleby.

Tickets for Almost Famous on Broadway are currently on-sale via telecharge.com or calling 800 447 7400. Ticket holders affected by the production’s new schedule will receive automatic refunds and the option to repurchase.  Please contact point of purchase with any concerns.

The production will star Chris Wood, Tony Award® nominee Anika LarsenSolea PfeifferDrew Gehling, Rob Colletti,and introducing Casey Likes. The company will also include Matt BittnerChad BurrisGerard CanonicoJulia Cassandra, Brandon ContrerasJakeim HartVan HughesJana Djenne JacksonKatie LadnerDanny LindgrenErica MansfieldAlisa MelendezEmily SchultheisDaniel SovichLibby Winters, and Matthew C. Yee.

Photo: Chris Wood (Photo by Jim Cox)