by Mike Haber | Oct 25, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, News, Shows
BREAKING NEWS: Due to extreme low ticket sales, it has just been announced that THE LYCEUM PLAYS series (produced by Off Broadway’s
Vineyard Theatre) will abruptly close early next month.
For those who may not know, THE LYCEUM PLAYS is a repertory series of 2 critically acclaimed productions that played the Vineyard Theatre. Because they did so well, they both transferred to Broadway’s Lyceum Theatre alternating performances several times each week. The plays are….
and
Lucas Hnath’s one woman play
Dana H.
The repertory series was initially scheduled to end January 16th, 2022. However, it will NOW end early of this upcoming month.
DANA H’s closing show will be the 2PM mattinae on November 13th, 2021. Meanwhile for IS THIS A ROOM, it will play its final performance on November 14th, 2021 with a 3PM mattinae.
Even though its a really exciting time for Broadway back, our hearts are broken for shows that end too soon. In reality, not everyone is gonna appreciate every show on Broadway. Shows come and go.
We still send our love, support, and standing ovation for both these productions on coming so far. We know you can expect to see more productions of IS THIS A ROOM and DANA H in a Regional Theater near you.
by Mike Haber | Oct 25, 2021 | Blog, Casting, News, Shows
ON THE MARQUEE: One of the most talked about powerful new shows Off Broadway begins TONIGHT. We are talking the new stage musical adaptation of the Oscar winning short film
Trevor. The show starts preview performances this evening before officially Opening on November 10th, 2021.
Check out this updated look of the show’s new home at
Stage 42. It features a FIRST LOOK photo as well of the show’s star newcomer Holden William Hagelberger who stars as the title role.
This cast features an unforgettable lineup of fresh young newcomers. For many of them, it’s their professional Off Broadway debut. From the creative team behind
Beautiful – The Carole King Musical (consisting of direction by Marc Bruni and choreography by Josh Prince), this new cast is led by….
Holden William Hagelberger as the title role,
Jarrod Zimmerman as “Dad” and “Father Joe”,
Sally Wilfert (Broadway’s Assassins and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer) as “Mom” and “Mrs. Kerr”,
Yasmeen Sulieman (Broadway’s Beautiful) as “
Diana Ross“),
Diego Lucano (Broadway’s School of Rock) as “Jason”,
Isabel Medina (National Tour of Disney’s
The Lion King) as “Frannie”,
For those who may not know TREVOR is based on an original story by Celeste Lecesne that was turned into a film. With an original score by Julianne Wick and Dan Collins, it’s an inspiration coming of age story of a 13 year boy with a vivid imagination. As he deals with becoming a teenager, he struggles to navigates his own identity and determined how he fits in a challenging world.
The story itself later inspired the nonprofit
The Trevor Project. This organization helps save lives of those within the LGBTQ community. It organizes interventions and prevents young people from committing suicide.
This new musical originally premiered in Glencoe back in 2017 earning a Jeff Award for BEST NEW WORK.
This musical originally was scheduled to debut in the Spring of 2020. However, it was put on hold due to the COVID‐19 pandemic.
We’re so happy that tonight is the night the show gets its moment.
Break a leg to the full cast, crew, musicians, and creative team.
by Mike Haber | Oct 24, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, News, off broadway, Shows
Check out the updates on the front of house billboards outside the show’s home at the Westside Theatre. Getting us into the vibe of SKID ROW.
PLEASE NOTE: There is a notice outside the Theatre reminding all those who plan to see the production, sadly there is NO post-show stage door at this time. This is for all of SKID ROW’s health and safety. No ranting and NO FEEDING THE PLANTS!!!
Thoughts?
Who has seen this revival of LITTLE SHOP?
by Mike Haber | Oct 24, 2021 | Act 1 (Southern Times Square), Act 2 (Northern Times Square), Backstage with New York Broadway Tours, Be A Smash Walking Tour, Blog, Broadway, Broadway 101 Walking Tour (Times Square), Broadway Extravaganza Tour (Act 3 Times Square), Christmas Caroling (Times Square), East Village, Financial District Downtown, Gilbert and Sullivan to Hamilton Tour (Downtown), Gleeks Fan Tour (Times Square), Greenwich Village, Greenwich Village Theatre Walking Tour, Haunted Broadway (Times Square), In The Heights Walking Tour, Inspiration of Rent Tour, New York City Broadway Tours, News, NYBT NEWS, off broadway, Off-Broadway Tour, Piano Bar Pub Crawl, Private/Group Tours, Subway/Walking, Times Square Theatre District, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Washington Heights
Hey everyone, it’s one of our friendly neighborhood musical tour guides Mike….. After 594 away from the GREATEST CITY IN THE WORLD, I am back. We are so excited to relaunch our Walking Guided Tours next month. Broadway’s back!!! Book your tickets NOW!!!
by Mike Haber | Oct 23, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, News, Shows
Yesterday morning, the company of the Tony winning and Olivier nominated smash hit
Tina: The
Tina Turner Musical celebrated their triumphant return to the Great Bright Way with a performance live on
Good Morning America. Their performance also gave fans a special SNEAK PEAK of the Broadway production’s upcoming new leading lady starting next month….. Nkeki Obi-Melekwe as the QUEEN OF ROCK N’ ROLL herself.
Currently, Nkeki Obi-Melekwe is continuing to serve as the alternate for the role of “Tina Turner” playing mattinae performances. However, starting November 2nd, 2021, she will succeed the show’s Tony winning leading lady Adrienne Warren at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Warren’s final show is set for Halloween on October 31st, 2021.
Without further or do live from Times Square, here is Nkeki Obi-Melekwe and the cast of TINA in action performing a medley of NUTBUSH CITY LIMITS and the classic PROUD MARY.
by Mike Haber | Oct 23, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, News, Shows
MASQUERADE!!! Last night was truly the ultimate celebration of Live Theater making its triumphant come back on the Great Bright Way. Following last night’s historical re-opening night performance of
The Phantom of the Opera, PHANS got the ultimate post-show surprise…… AN OUTDOOR BLOCK PARTY ON 44TH STREET. This was not just any masked ball for its reopening, it featured the show’s composer himself Sir
Andrew Lloyd Webber serving as the DJ.
Check out the party in action!!!
Welcome Back PHANTOM Broadway!!!
Thank You Andrew!!!
How incredible was that?!!
