by NYBroadwayTours | Aug 16, 2026 | Blog, Broadway
LET’S GO CRAZY! A new stage musical adaptation of the legendary romantic rock musical Purple Rain is officially heading for Broadway this Spring 2027.
Directed by Tony Award nominee Saheem Ali (Buena Vista Social Club) and choreographed by Emmy winner Ebony Williams, the new musical featuring the songs of Prince will be coming to Broadway’s Majestic Theatre. Previews begin March 12th, 2027 and will open on April 12th, 2026.
For those not familiar, PURPLE RAIN tells the story of a rising musician from Minneapolis, in the epic battle through a toxic home life, a bitter professional rivalry, and a turbulent romance. It includes many of Prince’s greatest hits including WHEN DOVES CRY, THE BEAUTIFUL ONES, LET’S GO CRAZY, and of course the beloved title song. This stage version will feature an entire new book by Peter Duchan (Dogfight)
PURPLE RAIN had a really long development journey to the Musical Theater stage via staged development readings and workshop labs. It had previously had an out-of-town tryout in Minneapolis, MN at the State Theater last year. Early reviews were mixed but had been going through various changes within the book and direction. Now it’s coming to the Big Apple.
Who is excited?!
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by NYBroadwayTours | Oct 2, 2022 | Blog, Broadway
BREAKING NEWS: 2-time Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes (Broadway's Cinderella, Grease, Bonnie & Clyde, and Bandstand) is back!!! The celebrated performer is set to release her first major solo album of original music this Fall!!! The album will be a set of EP's entitled ON THE OTHER SIDE. No official release date has been revealed.
This new album project marks as Osnes' 3rd solo recording project. Her debut solo album DREAM A LITTLE DREAM was released 10 YEARS AGO (in 2012) from Broadway Records as a live recording of her first solo cabaret show at the Cafe Carlyle. The album featured her performing a mix of Musical Theater, Standards, Pop, and Jazz along with special guests real-life husband Nathan Johnson, her former Pip Dream ENCORES co-star Tom Wopat, and of course her Tony nominated Bonnie & Clyde co-star Jeremy Jordan.
Her follow-up album IF I TELL YOU marked as Osnes 2nd album but also her first major solo studio recording. That album (released in 2013) showcased Osnes paying tribute to the music of Tony winning composer Maury Yeston.
We are so excited to hear this exciting new works of music from a powerhouse Broadway superstar.
Who is excited?!!!
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by NYBroadwayTours | Aug 5, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, News, Shows
HELLO!!! This week marks #NYCResturantWeek celebrating the best places to eat in the Big Apple. When it comes to our Theater community, there are so many places to choose from to have a delicious meal whether before or after seeing a Broadway show. At the same time, the world is slowly starting to make its way back to normal with people taking the COVID-19 vaccines to be reunited with loved ones. Check out our friendly neighborhood LATTER DAY pals from the Broadway company of the Award winning smash hit The Book of Mormon as they reunite for the first time in 17 MONTHS before heading back into rehearsals. This video features the show’s current principals…. Kevin Clay who plays the serious… More
HELLO! 👋 Catch up with the BOM cast before they start rehearsals at NYC: The Official Guide’s #NYCRestaurantWeek and see you at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre starting November 5!
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by NYBroadwayTours | Jul 29, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, Shows
IT’S JUST TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE to once again FEEL THE LOVE TONIGHT!! Live Theater continues to slowly start returning overseas. We are so excited because tonight, London’s West End welcomes back their productions of 2 of London’s very own hottest tickets. It marks the first time in 16 1/2 Months that BOTH these shows have been performed in its legendary staging These shows we’re talking about….
Disney’s Award winning smash hit The Lion King set to make audiences ROAR at the Lyceum Theatre
and
The highly anticipated new revival of the Award winning smash hit Jersey Boys which begins previews at the new multi-million pound reinstated Trafalgar Theatre. It will have its official Opening Night on August 10th, 2021 and will run for a strictly limited engagement.
Both these shows are set to return to our New York Theater scene later this Fall. The Lion King reopens at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre starting September 14th, 2021. Meanwhile, Jersey Boys will resume its run Off Broadway at New World Stages beginning November 15th, 2021.
Break a leg to the cast, crew, musicians, and creative team behind these 2 iconic shows!!!
WELCOME BACK TO THE LION KING AND JERSEY BOYS LONDON!!
Who is excited?!!!
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by NYBroadwayTours | Jun 9, 2021 | Antoinette (Tony) Awards, Blog, Broadway, News, NYBT NEWS
FIRST LOOK: Tomorrow is a history making day for our New York Theater community. After a 2 1/2 year hiatus coping with financial stuff and thanks to the rescue of Team
Hamilton, the newly located and updated
Drama Book Shop officially opens its doors. To get all you Theater lovers and readers excited, check out a little tour of the new West 39th Street location. Not only it features a full lineup of all things Theater books, scripts. scores and more, it also includes a unique design by Tony nominee David Korins and a coffee shop.
WELCOME BACK DRAMA BOOK SHOP!!!
VIDEO: Take Your First Steps Inside the New Drama Book Shop with Thomas Kail & David Korins! (broadwayworld.com)
