Heaven on Earth

**Heaven on Earth** is a 2010 musical comedy with music by Tom Levitt, lyrics by Julia Houston, and book by Ariel Poster. It is based on the Sumi Barry play of the same name. The show's tagline is "*The Closest You'll Get to Heaven on Broadway*".

Produced by the Rand Producing Corporation, the original production of Heaven on Earth opened at the Shubert Theatre in 2010, after completing pre-Broadway tryouts. It's original stars included Amy Pocha, Patrick Dixon, and Angela Nikas.

The success of the Broadway production spawned a West End production.

## Productions

type

* S1
* S2

Pilot

At the time of the Pilot, Tom is just returning from a week-long trip to London where he was opening Heaven on Earth on the West End. Shortly after, he stops backstage of the Shubert Theatre to visit the Broadway production. The cast and crew are happy to see Tom, especially Ivy and Dennis. Tom mentions that the West-End cast is not as good as the current Broadway cast. In the female ensemble dressing room, Ivy finds out she didn't get a part she auditioned for and stand tearing into a wig, Jessica warns that she could get fined for damaging costume pieces. When Tom goes to the dressing room, he sees Ivy is upset and is sad that Ivy wants to leave HoE. Ivy mentions that she loves the show but wants to have a role other than ensemble.

Julia and Frank's adoption social worker, Rene Walters, tells Julia that she's saw Heaven on Earth last month on Broadway.

Michael Riedel writes in his column that HoE is the best musical on Broadway in spite of it's hideous title.

The Callback

As Ivy, Dennis, and Jessica walk to the Shubert theatre they discuss Ivy's second callback for Marilyn the Musical. Ivy mentions that she hopes that she gets the part becuase she doesn't want to "put on those feathers anymore" and looking like a "demented duck".

Later outside of the Shubert Theatre stage door, Dennis informs Ivy that he is helping with the dance callbacks and updates her on how Karen is doing.

On Broadway

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## Musical Numbers

* Untitled dance number (tune of "SMASH!") - Dancers
* "The Higher You Get, the Farther the Fall" - St. Peter, Assistants, Angels, and Company

## Cast

The following is the known casting as of 2012\*:

* **Saint Peter:** Norbert Leo Butz
* **Judy:** *Unknown* (u/s Ivy Lynn)
* **Showgirls:** Alison Mixon, Angie Schworer
* **Assistants:** Bernard Dotson, James Monroe Iglehart, Borris York
* **Sinners:** Jessica, Greg Graham, Rhea Patterson, Ryan Steele, Alex Wong
* **Angels:** Ivy Lynn, Dylis Croman, Jessica Lee Goldyn, Nina Lafarga, Angelina Mullins
* **Ensemble:** Ivy Lynn, Jessica, Dennis, Ms. Sorells, Ms. Nickason, Ms. Watson, Ms. Jane, Ms. Perna

\*Ivy, Jessica, and Dennis are assumed to have left the show prior to the start of Season Two

### Original Broadway Cast

The original cast starred **Amy Pocha**, **Patrick Dixon**, and **Angela Nikas** in unknown roles.

## Production Credits

* **Music** - Tom Levitt
* **Lyrics** - Julia Houston
* **Book** - Ariel Poster
* **Producer** - Eileen Rand
* **Producer** - Rand Producing Corporation

## Reception

* "A heavenly music delight"
* "Best show on Broadway (despite it's hideous title)." - Michael Reidel, The New York Post

## Awards and Nominations

 **Drama Desk Awards** | Outstanding Music
 Outstanding Lyrics
 **Outer Critics Circle Awards** | Outstanding New Score

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