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Floyd Collins Summary

  • Show Status: Opening Soon
  • Genre: Play
  • Floyd Collins is 1 hour 50 minutes long, including an intermission of 15 minutes
  • 8 Shows per week
  • Previews Begin: March 27, 2025
  • Show Opens : April 21, 2025
  • Show Closes: June 22, 2025

Poignant musical inspired by the true story of Floyd Collins, who becomes trapped in a Kentucky cave in 1925. The show explores themes of hope, desperation, and the impact of the media.

What's Floyd Collins Like?

Floyd Collins is a musical based on the true story of Floyd Collins, an ambitious cave explorer in Kentucky.

In 1925, Floyd becomes trapped in Sand Cave when a rock pins his leg. His entrapment draws national attention, transforming into a media spectacle. Despite the valiant efforts of his brother Homer and other locals, the unstable cave and various setbacks thwart their rescue attempts.

The musical delves into the intense emotional struggles of Floyd's family and the exploitative nature of the media frenzy surrounding the event. Ultimately, Floyd succumbs to his situation, highlighting themes of human endurance and the fleeting nature of public interest.

Is Floyd Collins Good for Kids?

The show is not suitable for young children due to its serious themes and intense subject matter.

The musical deals with the real-life tragedy of Floyd Collins, who becomes trapped in a cave and ultimately dies. The show explores themes of human endurance, the emotional struggles of his family, and the media circus that surrounds the rescue attempts.

The intense and somber nature of the story, combined with the emotional depth and complexity, may be distressing or too heavy for younger audiences.

Floyd Collins on Broadway Background

Floyd Collins is a musical with music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, and book by Tina Landau.

Despite its short Off-Broadway run, it remains a powerful exploration of the human spirit in adversity

Based on the death of Floyd Collins near Cave City, Kentucky in the winter of 1925. The musical opened Off-Broadway on February 9, 1996, where it ran for 25 performances. There have been subsequent London productions as well as regional U.S. productions.

Theatre Information

Vivian Beaumont Theatre

150 West 65th Street
New York, NY 10020
Seats: 1,080
Entrance: 65th Street, between 10th and Broadway
Theatre Information

Vivian Beaumont Theatre Seating Chart

Floyd Collins Marquee

Floyd Collins Marquee

Cast Members

Floyd Collins
Jeremy Jordan
Nellie Collins
Lizzy McAlpine
Homer Collins
Jason Gotay
H.T. Carmichael
Sean Allan Krill
Lee Collins
Marc Kudisch

Producers

André Bishop

Creative Partners Productions

Mark Cortale

Charles D. Urstadt

Production Credits

Director
Tina Landau

Creative Team

Original Book
Tina Landau
Music and Lyrics
Adam Guettel