May 2 - May 11, 2025

The first summer blockbuster movie is being filmed—but no one working on the film would know it. THE SHARK IS BROKEN dives deep into the tumultuous, murky waters of the making of a major motion picture with testy, feuding costars, unpredictable weather, and a shark prop whose constant breakdowns are looking like an omen for the future of the movie. In this comedy co-written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, the short tempers of Jaws stars Robert Shaw (father of co-writer Ian), Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider take center stage as they bond, argue, drink, gamble, and pray for an end to the shoot, not knowing it will change their lives forever.

“The script never lets interest lag over the play’s ninety, intermission-less minutes, the tension, humor, depth, silliness and horror coming like waves lapping the boat.” —Associated Press.

“THE SHARK IS BROKEN wittily excels not just as a clever time capsule, but as an examination of male bonding and competitiveness, ego, frailty, fame, and filmmaking.” —The Daily Beast.

“Laughs aplenty.” —Entertainment Weekly.
GENERAL SHOW INFORMATION
  • RUNNING TIME: Approximately 1h 35m (no intermission)
  • CONTENT ADVISORY: Contains strong language, drug and alcohol references. Recommended for teens and adults. We do encourage you to use your judgment based on your own research of the show, your own sensibilities, and a child's age and maturity level.
  • No children under the age of 4 will be permitted in the theatre including babes in arms.
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Josh Tyson (Roy Scheider), Timothy W. Hull (Robert Shaw), and Jonathan Randell Silver (Richard Dreyfuss) in THE SHARK IS BROKEN at North Shore Music Theatre thru May 11, 2025. Photo©Paul Lyden
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Timothy W. Hull (Robert Shaw), Jonathan Randell Silver (Richard Dreyfuss), and Josh Tyson (Roy Scheider) in THE SHARK IS BROKEN at North Shore Music Theatre thru May 11, 2025. Photo©Paul Lyden
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Timothy W. Hull (Robert Shaw), Josh Tyson (Roy Scheider), and Jonathan Randell Silver (Richard Dreyfuss) and in THE SHARK IS BROKEN at North Shore Music Theatre thru May 11, 2025. Photo©Paul Lyden
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Timothy W. Hull (Robert Shaw), Josh Tyson (Roy Scheider), and Jonathan Randell Silver (Richard Dreyfuss) and in THE SHARK IS BROKEN at North Shore Music Theatre thru May 11, 2025. Photo©Paul Lyden
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Josh Tyson as Roy Scheider in THE SHARK IS BROKEN at North Shore Music Theatre thru May 11, 2025. Photo©Paul Lyden
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Jonathan Randell Silver as Richard Dreyfuss in THE SHARK IS BROKEN at North Shore Music Theatre thru May 11, 2025. Photo©Paul Lyden
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Josh Tyson (Roy Scheider) and Jonathan Randell Silver (Richard Dreyfuss) and in THE SHARK IS BROKEN at North Shore Music Theatre thru May 11, 2025. Photo©Paul Lyden
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Josh Tyson (Roy Scheider) and Timothy W. Hull (Robert Shaw) in THE SHARK IS BROKEN at North Shore Music Theatre thru May 11, 2025. Photo©Paul Lyden
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Jonathan Randell Silver (Richard Dreyfuss) and Timothy W. Hull (Robert Shaw) in THE SHARK IS BROKEN at North Shore Music Theatre thru May 11, 2025. Photo©Paul Lyden