by Mike Haber | Aug 2, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, Casting, News, Shows
FIRST LOOK: One of the most promising powerful new shows expecting to finally make its long awaited Broadway debut is
Tom Kitt, James Lapine, and Michael Korie’s new musical
Flying Over Sunset. Tickets officially go on sale starting today!!! You get them either on
Telecharge or through
Lincoln Center Theater’s webite (they’re even including a limited amount of $32 tickets for each and every performance through their LincTix program).
That’s not all, we are so enthused this morning to share with you an early sneak peak of the new show in action. A production photo was released today of the musical’s leads in costume consisting of Tony nominated stars….
Carmen Cusack as American author and politician “Clare Boothe Luce”.
This photo was taken while FLYING OVER SUNSET was still in tech rehearsals prior before its initial Spring 2020 debut. However, it was abruptly shutdown on March 12th, 2020 (the date it initially was supposed to start previews) due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cusack, Paton, and Yazbeck are expecting to continue when FLYING OVER SUNSET is set to make its long awaited Broadway debut this Fall 2021 at The Vivian Beaumont at
Lincoln Center Theater. Previews will now begin November 11th, 2021 and will have its official Opening Night on December 13th, 2021.
by Mike Haber | Jul 31, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, News, Shows
Broadway reopens its doors this upcoming week with the first NEW play to open for the first time in 17 months. We are talking about the Broadway transfer of
Lincoln Center Theater /
LCT3‘s critically acclaimed production of Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu’s play
Pass Over. Earlier this week, the cast, crew, and full creative team have moved into their upcoming 9 week engagement home at Broadway’s August Wilson Theatre just in time to start tech rehearsals.
In tradition for all shows playing a
Jujamcyn-owned house, producer
Jordan Roth always takes in a beautiful special moment with welcoming the companies of new shows into their new Broadway Theater. Check it all out below.
This video makes our hearts so happy to see the magic of a Broadway show beginning to work once more!!!
PASS OVER will play Broadway’s August Wilson Theatre for 9 weeks only. Previews begin August 4th, 2021. The official Opening Night is set for September 20th, 2021 and will run through October 10th, 2021.
WELCOME PASS OVER!!
HAPPY RE-RUNNING AUGUST WILSON THEATRE!!!
by Mike Haber | Jul 31, 2021 | Antoinette (Tony) Awards, Blog, Broadway, Shows
Yesterday, 2 time Tony Award nominee Adrienne Warren took center stage headlining her own solo show part of
Bryant Park‘s free summer of live concerts celebrating the return of the Performing Arts here in New York City.
The
Tina,
Shuffle Along, and
Bring It On star performed a full diverse selection of Musical Theater favorites, Pop, R&B, Soul, and so much more. In addition, Warren was also joined by some of her fellow Broadway pals including…..
TINA castmates Matthew Griffin and Jhardon DiShon Milton,
and
The concert was co-hosted and introduced by Mexican Musical Theater star
Mauricio Martinez (Broadway and Tour of ON YOUR FEET).
In case you missed it in person, no worries because the concert was also livestreamed. You can watch this powerhouse talent make the Bryant Park crowd still go ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVER below on here for a limited time. This performance alone gives us that excitement in the air of our New York Performing Arts scene back.
As previously announced, Adrienne Warren will be returning to Broadway’s TINA this Fall. However, she won’t be the iconic PRIVATE DANCER for much long…. only for a TBD strictly limited engagement. The show’s re-opening night is set for October 8th, 2021 at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre.
How fabulous is Adrienne Warren?!!!
Who is excited for TINA’s return?!!
by Mike Haber | Jul 30, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, News, Shows
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FOREVER, Live Theater is back!! The stage adaptation of Disney’s smash hit
Frozen is preparing to finally debut overseas in London’s West End this upcoming month. The company is working around the clock in rehearsals. In addition, the magic of ARENDELLE is being built and coming to life is at the show’s new London home at the newly renovated Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Check out this latest time lapse of FROZEN’s London set being built.
FROZEN will get London audiences to LET IT GO at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Previews begin August 27th, 2021 and the official Opening Night will be September 8th, 2021.
Who is excited?!!!
Are you ready to BUILD A SNOWMAN?!!!
by Mike Haber | Jul 30, 2021 | Antoinette (Tony) Awards, Blog, Broadway, Shows
BREAKING NEWS: Celebrated Tony nominated director and choreographer
Graciela Daniele will finally receive her first
Tony….. However, it will be a special one. The Argentinian dancer and creator has been tapped as the recipient for the LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD at this year ceremony for her unforgettable legacy.
Daniele was previously nominated 10 TIMES for her unforgettable works as BOTH a director, choreographer, and even writer on Broadway shows. She was nominated for her works on….
The Rink,
The 1986 revival of The Mystery of Edwin Drood,
Dangerous Games,
3 for Chronicle of a Death Foretold,
and
The original 1998 production of
RAGTIME.
Her other notable directing, choreographing, and writing works included……
the original production of Zorba,
The Off Broadway cult classic A New Brain,
In addition prior before her creative career took off, Graciela Daniele started off as a dancer in notable shows including….
Here’s Where I Belong,
The original 1968 production of Promises Promises,
Coco,
The original 1971 production of Follies,
and
The original 1975 production of
Chicago,
We at New York Broadway Tours want to give Graciela Daniele a huge standing ovation. We applaud her for her unforgettable legacy she’s left here on the New York stage.
Hard work truly pays off.
The 74th Annual Tony Awards is set for September 26th, 2021 on both
CBS and
Paramount+. However, this year’s ceremony is going to be done a little bit different as a 2 PART event. It goes like this…..
From there at 9pm EST, CBS will air a full 2 HOUR Live Concert entitled THE TONY AWARDS PRESENTS: BROADWAY’S BACK. It will include performances from this year’s 3 nominated shows for BEST MUSICAL (consisting of
Jagged Little Pill,
Moulin Rouge, and
Tina), some of Broadway’s longest running hits, and more. From there, it will announce Tony winning shows nominated for BEST REVIVAL OF A PLAY, BEST PLAY, and of course BEST MUSICAL.
by Mike Haber | Jul 30, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, News, Shows
BREAKING NEWS: With COVID-19 and Delta Variant cases still rising, extreme safety precautions have been put for everyone’s health and safety with Broadway’s return. According to a team discussion with
Actors’ Equity Association and
The Broadway League, ALL 41 BROADWAY THEATERS will have to deal with the following protocols….
1. Showing proof that you’re FULLY VACCINATED either with an FDA or WHO authorized COVID-19 vaccine in order to attend a show.
2. Wearing a face mask for the entire duration of the show. You only take it off if you are eating or drinking in your seat.
This applies to performers, crew members, musicians, creative team members, ushers, and audience members. It’s for everyone’s safety and health!!
There are a few exceptions for those who can’t take the vaccines. For young children under the age of 12 and people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination – required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the performance start time, or a negative COVID-19 antigen test taken within 6 hours of the performance start time.
The other big change that sadly will NOT be happening temporary when Broadway returns is the popular post-show STAGE DOOR where fans can get their playbills, photos taken, and meet members of the cast. Please remember this is for the company’s safety and making sure no one gets sick. Most importantly, ACTORS ARE PEOPLE LIKE YOU AND ME!!! No ranting and calling them DIVAS for abandoning the fans.
Theatre owners and operators will begin notifying ticket holders for performances through October 31, 2021, with reminder messaging planned to ensure awareness of the new policies. For performances starting November 2021 and beyond, theatre owners anticipate a review of policies in September, and may include a relaxation of certain provisions if the science dictates.
All 41 Broadway Theatres Will Require Vaccinations and Masks for Audience Members (broadwayworld.com)
