April 30th - May 10th, 2026
“Bob Merrill's score - an effervescent pastiche of French cabaret waltzes and playful Offenbach-flavored dance tunes - propels... deliciously high-spirited production numbers.”
– Stephen Holden, The New York Times
Music & LYRICS: BOB MERRILL
Book: MICHAEL STEWART
Director: Robert W. Schneider
Music Director: ELIZABETH HASTINGS
Choreographer: JOSH ASSOR
PUPPETS: ED CHRISTIE
BASED ON material by helen deutsch
Original Broadway Opening: April 13, 1961
Step right up and enter the magical world of Carnival, a lush and heartfelt musical that celebrates love, hope, and the courage it takes to dream. Set amid the wonder and spectacle of a traveling carnival in France, the story follows Lili, a young woman searching for belonging, who finds unexpected family and romance among carnival performers, and in the voices of a mischievous puppet troupe.
Featuring unforgettable songs like “Love Makes the World Go ’Round,” “Mira,” and “Humming,” Carnival blends whimsy with emotional depth, creating a theatrical experience that is both enchanting and deeply human. Tender, funny, and ultimately uplifting, this classic musical invites audiences of all ages to believe in the transformative power of kindness, imagination, and love.
Carnaval is presented is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals: www.concordtheatricals.com
PERFORMANCES:
April 30, May 1, 2, 7, 8 at 7:30pm
May 9 at 2:00pm
May 3 & 10 at 3:00pm
VENUE: AMT Theater (354 W. 45th St, NYC, NY, 10036)
CAST
*INDICATES MEMBER OF ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION
EQUITY APPROVED SHOWCASE
BRIDGET DELANEY
COLLIN O’NEIL*
DANA WINKLE*
ANDREAS PLIATSIKAS*
SHAUN COLLINS
EMMA KANTOR
CLINT HROMSCO*
HORRIBLE HARRY
REYNARDO
MASON HENSLEY*
GREGORY WHITE
DARREL BLACKBURN*
KAYLA CAESAR
LEYLA EAMES
ZACHARY KROPP*
RICHARD GOMEZ
CARROT TOP
MARGUERITE