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NOW RUNNING OFF-BROADWAY UNTIL AUGUST 17, 2025!

What Audiences Are Saying About JOY: A New True Musical

JOY: A New True Musical is inspiring audiences Off-Broadway with a story of grit, heart, and invention. Starring Broadway favorite Betsy Wolfe as Joy Mangano—the real-life entrepreneur who changed lives with the Miracle Mop—this uplifting new musical is earning rave reviews from critics and audiences alike.

Whether you’re a fan of feel-good stories, true tales of perseverance, or just great musical theater, JOY is a must-see event this season at the Laura Pels Theatre.

Performances only thru August 17, 2025.

Real Audience Reactions to JOY

“It was fantastic. Funny, heartwarming, and it shows you not to give up on your dreams. I loved it! JOY will bring you joy.”
Danielle Morano, Z100
“The story of JOY is beautifully told and shows you that you should believe in yourself and your dreams! Run and see this!!!“
Carina, TodayTix
“This contemporary musical truly ignites the joy that is desperately needed in these times.”
Elisa, Show-Score
“This is definitely THE musical for this SUMMER!”
Luis, Show-Score
“Beautiful, empowering, inspiring.”
Sabrina, Show-Score
“As a woman business owner it really hit home of how hard we work for success. The ups the downs. The good and the ugly! Thank you!”
@jgallone, Social Media
“Betsy Wolfe is commanding, compelling, and easy to root for. This show felt like home. Beautiful score. Smart book. This show reminds you why we go to the theatre.”
@Spiderman, Mezzanine

JOY: A New True Musical is an uplifting work based on the true story of entrepreneur and inventor Joy Mangano. Her journey—also told in the 2015 film JOY, starring Oscar nominee Jennifer Lawrence—now comes to life on stage. From single motherhood and financial struggles to building a business empire, Joy’s story epitomizes the power of resilience and determination, an inspiring celebration of a woman who never gave up and redefined the American Dream!

Betsy Wolfe (& Juliet, Waitress) as Joy, this new Off-Broadway musical features an original score by AnnMarie Milazzo, orchestrations by Andy Einhorn, book by Ken Davenport, direction by Lorin Latarro, and choreography by Joshua Bergasse. Catch JOY now playing at the Laura Pels Theatre in the heart of New York’s Off-Broadway scene.

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