by Mike Haber | Sep 2, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, Casting, News, Shows
Despite the crazy flooding weather, the Tony and Grammy winning
Hadestown experienced their first performance back with an audience last night!! Prior before tonight’s official re-opening, the Broadway company held a special INVITED DRESS REHEARSAL performance for family, friends, and industry. The highlighted moment was at the very end. Get your tissues out before watching this.
Following the curtain call, the show’s legendary Tony winning standout cast member
André De Shields (who plays “Hermes”) surprised the audience with a special rendition of Kander and Ebb’s legendary theme from NEW YORK, NEW YORK. The cast and standing audience at the Walter Kerr Theatre all sung along.
START SPREADING THE NEWS, THEY’RE RETURNING TODAY!!!
THEY SAY THE NEON LIGHTS ARE BRIGHT AGAIN…. ON BROADWAY!!
HADESTOWN officially relaunches its Broadway run tonight at the Walter Kerr Theatre.
How emotional and incredible was that?!!!
by Mike Haber | Sep 2, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, Casting, News, Shows
BREAKING NEWS: According to
Broadway Artists Alliance, they have just forward a really exciting audition opportunity for all you youngsters out there wanting to be on the Great Bright Way, Jillian Cimini of Carnahan Casting is looking for a young talent to play the role of “Noah Gellman” in the upcoming Broadway transfer of the Olivier Award winning West End revival of
Caroline, Or Change this Fall!!!
As of now, the role is expecting to be alternated by
Jonah Mussolino and Jaden Myles Waldman. However, they are still looking for an understudy and a replacement just in case.
For those who may not know, the character of “Noah” plays a huge part in the story of CAROLINE OR CHANGE. He is the 9 year old son of “Stuart Gellman” (played by Tony nominee
John Cariani) and “Rose Stopnick Gellman” (played by Caissie Levy). Very shy and forgetful. However to keep him distracted, he turns to the maid “Caroline” (played by Olivier Award winner
Sharon D. Clarke) for wisdom.
In the original production, the role was originated both OFF and ON Broadway by
Harrison Chad.
There will be an in-person audition this upcoming Tuesday, September 7th, 2021. However, it will be done by appointments. So be sure to submit your headshot and resumes as seen in the post below between now and September 6th, 2021.
Rehearsals will resume on September 13th, 2021.
CAROLINE OR CHANGE will run at the legendary Studio 54 for a strictly limited engagement. Long awaited preview performances will begin on October 8th, 2021, the official Opening Night is set for October 27th, 2021, and will run till February 13th, 2022. An extension may be possible if the show does well.
This revival was originally slated to begin previews on March 13th, 2020 and open on April 7th, 2020. However, the plug got pulled on the whole production as Live Theater was forced to abruptly shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Mike Haber | Sep 2, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, News, Shows
LET US BE GLAD, LET US BE GRATEFUL, LET US REJOICIFY!!! Earlier last week, the Broadway company of the Award winning phenomenon
WICKED have all reunited….. FOR GOOD…. to start rehearsals relaunching their run on the Great Bright Way.
WE COULDN’T BE HAPPIER to share with a SWANKIFIED video of the cast in action at their first re-read through during their first day of rehearsals back. Get those tissues ready for an emotional, powerful, and breathtaking moment in THE MERRY OLD LAND OF OZ. From the lobby of the Gershwin Theatre, here is….
and
the full Broadway cast
You can hear singing highlights from THE WIZARD AND I, POPULAR, ONE SHORT DAY, DEFYING GRAVITY, FOR GOOD, and the FINALE!!!
The Broadway company of WICKED is set to DEFY GRAVITY and FLY back into the Gershwin Theatre starting September 14th, 2021. It returns at a perfect timing as it prepares to celebrate its 18th Anniversary of its debut!!!
How THRILLIFYING was that?!!!
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by Mike Haber | Sep 2, 2021 | Antoinette (Tony) Awards, Blog, Broadway, Casting, News, Shows
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ANSWER ME! After over 18 months of WAITING, the Tony Award winning smash hit
The Band’s Visit is about to relaunch its North American National Tour. We are so excited to announce that casting of residents of BET HATIKVA has been revealed. Under the direction of Tony winner David Cromer, the new residents of BET HATIKVA will be led by…
Israeli actor
Sasson Gabai once again reprising his acclaimed performance from the original 2007 film (of what the musical is based off of and on Broadway as the Egyptian Police Band conductor “Tewfig”,
Janet Decal (Broadway’s
In The Heights,
Wonderland, and Prince of Broadway) returning to the role of the practical and curious Israeli café owner “Dina” (which she had just joined the cast at the time of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic),
Kendal Hartse (Broadway’s
Cinderella and
Summer) returning as the bitter and headstrong Israeli wife “Iris,”
Clay Singer joining as the disillusioned café co-worker “Itzik,”
Coby Getzug (Broadway and National Tours of Brighton Beach Memoirs,
The Book of Mormon, and the original
Spring Awakening) joining as the nervous wrecked Israeli café co-worker “Papi,”
David Studwell (
New York City Center Encores production of Appluse) returning as the widowed and caring Israeli father “Avrum,”
Marc Ginsburg returning as the embarrassed ex-Israeli lover “Sammy,”
Joe Joseph (previously in the Broadway company) returning to the tour as the smooth and flirtatious Egyptian trumpet player “Haled,”
Layan Elwazani (previously in the Broadway company) joining the tour as the shy “Julia,”
Ariel Reich joining as the outgoing and flirtatious Israeli “Anna,”
acclaimed musician
Yoni Avi Battat joining as the nervous Egyptian violinist “Camal,”
James Rana (previously in the Broadway company) returning to the tour as the reserved and quiet Egyptian Clarinetist “Simon,”
Billy Cohen joining as the charismatic Israeli roller skater “Zelger,”
Joshua Grosso (previously seen on the National Tour of
Les Misérables) joining as the passionate, lonely, and patient Israeli “Telephone Guy,”
The National Tour of THE BAND’S VISIT will make the world once again HEAR THE OCEAN and beautiful sounds of Middle Eastern culture once again. The tour resumes October 5th, 2021 in Durham, NC before traveling to the following cities across the United States….
Des Moines, IA,
Nashville, TN,
Pittsburgh, PA,
Buffalo, NY,
Hartford, CT,
Los Angeles, CA,
Portland, OR,
San Francisco, CA,
Seattle, WA,
Salt Lake City, UT,
Tampa, FL,
our nation’s capitol of Washington D.C.,
Cincinnati, OH,
and more.
by Mike Haber | Sep 2, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, News, Shows
Yesterday marked a very happy and emotional day our friends in AGRABAH!! After 18 months of being isolated, the Broadway company of Disney’s Award winning smash hit
Aladdin are fully vaccinated and reunited starting rehearsals to relaunch their run later this month.
Check out the following video of that current cast along (led by Michael Maliakel as the title role,
Shoba Narayan as “Princess Jasmine”, and
Michael James Scott as “Genie” along with the show’s director and choreographer
Casey Nicholaw putting that iconic Disney magic back in place. The show’s return promises to bring the audience into A WHOLE NEW WORLD and they’ll never forget.
Get ready to HOP A CARPET AND FLY TO ANOTHER ARABRIAN NIGHT as Disney’s
Aladdin will start granting wishes again at the New Amsterdam Theatre beginning September 28th, 2021.
by Mike Haber | Sep 2, 2021 | Antoinette (Tony) Awards, Blog, Broadway, Broadway Audience, News, Shows
So much excitement and anticipation in the air today celebrating the return of
Hadestown and
Waitress relaunching their Broadway runs. However sadly due to ongoing COVID-19 safety protocols according to
Actors’ Equity Association, there will be NO post-show STAGE DOOR at the moment. We know its sad not being able to have that chance to meet your favorite standout performers. But, there is an alternative way to have that great 101 quality time.
During the COVID-19 pandemic,
Broadway Plus has been giving once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for fans offering VIRTUAL packages for fans to hang out with their favorite performers. These include Meet & Greet / Q&A’s.
In addition for all you aspiring performers that always wanted to sing for your idols, Broadway Plus also include Virtual Private Coachings and Master Class packages. You can prepare your best 16-32 bar cut of your favorite song or a monologue of your choice. From there, your favorite performers will critique, share with your their best advice, and the lessons they’ve learned from their own experiences.
PLEASE NOTE: These Virtual 101 Packages via Broadway Plus will work best on the artists schedules…. now especially with getting back to doing 8 SHOWS A WEEK.
According to their rosters, the following cast members from BOTH shows are offering packages…..
Kay Trinidad (“Fate”) – returning in January,
&
Kim Steele (Ensemble and u/s “Persephone”).
and
Stephanie Torns (Ensemble and u/s “Jenna”),
There are also various replacements from the show’s original run on board teaching including
Shoshana Bean (former “Jenna” on Broadway),
Christine Dwyer (former “Jenna” on the Tour),
Desi Oakley (OG “Jenna” on the Tour and temporary emergency cover in the London company), Jeremy Morse (former “Ogie” on the Broadway and Touring companies), and more.
Another reminder with Stage Door not returning at this time, please NO ranting at the artists and no waiting. This is for the safety of the artists and everyone. Keep following the COVID-19 safety precautions.
