The Heart of Rock and Roll: An Underdog Highlight of Broadway’s Musical Season

The Heart of Rock and Roll, a musical featuring the songs of Huey Lewis & The News, has become an unexpected delight on Broadway. Set in 1987, the show follows Bobby, a Milwaukee factory worker with dreams of climbing the corporate ladder. With catchy hits like “Back In Time” and “The Power of Love,” and a hilarious script by Jonathan A. Abrams, the show is a joyous and nostalgic time capsule of the 1980s.

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