Shucked
its refreshing embrace of diversity and unapologetically corny sincerity can definitely put a smile on your face.
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Why see Shucked?
We're All Ears!
As seen on Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023
Winner of two Drama Desk Awards! After an a-maize-ing premiere at Broadways Nederlander Theatre, the heartwarming story is heading on a national tour! With Nashville's top songwriting talents from Tony winner Robert Horn, in collaboration with Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, this musical offers a kernel of joy in these divided times, exploring how opening up to people and ideas we are wary of can be a beautiful process, uniting us in our similarities, not our differences. Aw Shucks!
What Is Shucked About?
Shucked follows the story of Maizy and Beau, a couple residing in Cob County. They face a setback in their plans to get married when the corn, crucial for the economic vitality of their rural town, starts withering. In response, Maizy embarks on a journey to seek assistance from an expert in Tampa...but things take an unexpected turn.
Set to be a delightful crowd-pleaser full of corny jokes, folksy storytelling, and an instant-classic soundtrack, don't miss your chance to reap the rewards of Shucked!
Key Information
Run Time
Two hours and 15 minutes with one interval
Dates
Finished Sep 7, 2025
Cast
- Miki Abraham as Lulu
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.
Creative
- Book by Robert Horn
- Music and Lyrics by Brandy Clark
- Music and Lyrics by Shane McAnally
- Director Jack O'Brien
- Choreography by Sarah O'Gleby
- Music Supervision, Orchestrations and Arrangements by Jason Howland
- Scenic Design by Scott Pask
- Costume Design by Tilly Grimes
- Lighting Design by Japhy Weideman
- Sound Design by John Shivers
Awards
2023 Tony Awards
- Best Featured Actor in a Musical, Alex Newell
Nominations
- Best New Musical
- Best Featured Actor in a Musical, Kevin Cahoon
- Best Featured Actor in a Musical, Alex Newell
- Best Direction of a Musical, Jack O' Brien
- Best Book of a Musical, Robert Horn
- Best Original Score, music and lyrics by Shane McAnally and Brandy Clark
- Best Orchestration, Jason Howland
- Best Scenic Design of a Musical, Scott Pask
- Best Sound Design of a Musical, John Shivers
2023 Drama Desk Awards
- Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical - Alex Newell
- Outstanding Music - Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally
Reviews
Customer reviews
5 reviews, average rating: (3.6 Stars)
Brandy
More puns than a cornfield has ears
The performers on Friday night were absolutely stellar, amazing singing, & presented a very professionally choreographed play. It was actually funnier than I thought. And in the end, it was a happy ending, which I'm going to admit, I fully need in my life right now. I really enjoyed it.
It is not my favorite play I have ever seen but I am recommending it to friends. ... Read more
Judith Boyle
Shucked is so much fun!
Shucked was corny and cute. The music and performances were fantastic! The costumes were on pointe and the set pieces were clever. It was thoroughly enjoyable. ... Read more
Thomas
Fun show, but lots of empty seats
The show was very funny--and very corny in every sense of the word. It was light entertainment with a positive message. If you're looking for something with the gravitas of Hamilton, this wasn't it, but if you're looking for an entertaining evening with lots of laughs, you won't be dissatisfied. What was very surprising to us, however, was that there were lots and lots of empty seats at Segerstrom. When I looked at other showtimes, it showed the same thing--lots and lots of availability. Very surprising for a show that won Tony Awards. ... Read more
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