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 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?!!
by Mike Haber | Oct 23, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, News, Shows
BREAKING NEWS: With Broadway’s return all Fall long, it’s continuing to bring back many of our community’s ongoing traditions. One of the most notable is the dimming of all Theater marquees for 1 minute in tribute to those no longer with us. It will all be happening again starting November 3rd, 2021at 6:30pm. to honor the late 5 time-Tony Award winning legendary writer Terrence McNally on what would have been his 83rd Birthday.
Along with the dimming of the lights, the Broadway community will be putting together a special FREE one night only tribute show in honor of McNally’s legacy on Broadway. The program entitled A CELEBRATION OF LIFE is set for November 1st, 2021 at the Gerald Schonefeld Theatre (current home of
Come From Away). It will feature readings, performances, and tributes honoring the immense impact McNally left here in the Big Apple. COVID-19 face masks and proof of vaccination will be required. Doors will open at 3:30pm.
For those who may not know, Terrence McNally passed away on March 24th, 2020 at the start of the pandemic due to COVID-19. He was 81. What an unforgettable legacy he has left on the Great Bright Way and the Theater community. Some of his iconic plays included…
Sweet Eros,
Whiskley,
The Ritz,
Bad Habits,
The Lisbon Traviata,
Lips Together, Teeth Apart,
Love! Valour! Compassion!,
Deuce,
By The Sea, By The Sea, By The
Master Class,
Mother & Sons,
and
In addition to his notable straight plays, McNally was best known for being the book writer for some of our favorite beloved musicals including….
The Rink,
Kiss of the Spiderwoman,
and
Thank you for mesmerizing audiences with your unforgettable words. We love you. Bravo!! RIP Terrence.
Truly gonna be an ultimate celebration of the legacy of one unforgettable man.
Thoughts?
How incredible is this?!
