by Mike Haber | Jul 30, 2021 | Antoinette (Tony) Awards, Backstage with New York Broadway Tours, Blog, Broadway, News
FIRST LOOK: These past 16 1/2 months have truly been a very extreme difficult year for Broadway & Live Theater due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It took effect on so many people. However, the spirit of live Theater always lives on. During this tough time, Theater director
Sammi Cannold, Emmy Award®-winning filmmaker Dori Berinstein (Show Business: The Road To Broadway), and Elizabeth Armstrong joined forces to create a brand new powerful documentary for all Theater fans to enjoy.
The documentary entitled THE SHOW MUST GO ON takes Theater lovers on an emotional journey chronicling the race against time to keep the making of Live Theater and the Performing arts alive. Theater was shutdown everywhere except in one place…… South Korea. It follows mainly a group of company members involved in South Korean productions of 2 of
Andrew Lloyd Webber‘s legendary musicals…..
Cats and
The Phantom of the Opera. It also follows Webber fascinated with South Korea’s spirit as part of his ongoing fight for the future of Live Theater. This is an inspirational film about the human spirit…. teamwork, determination, community, and knowing that even in hard times, we’re in this together!!
THE SHOW MUST GO ON will have its world premiere screening on August 9th, 2021 at Broadway’s Majestic Theatre (home of PHANTOM which returns in September 2021). It will also include a set of special appearances and performances from some familiar Broadway faces. Plus, it will serve as a benefit for
The Actors Fund.
We are so happy to share with you the trailer for this new powerful documentary right below. Get your tissues now!!!
How powerful was this?!!!
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THE SHOW MUST GO ON Documentary Video (broadwayworld.com)
by Mike Haber | Jul 29, 2021 | Antoinette (Tony) Awards, Blog, Broadway, NYBT NEWS, Shows
YOU OUGHTA KNOW: Due to the COVID-19 / Delta Variant cases rising again, the upcoming Australian production of Tony Award nominated and Grammy winning smash hit
Alanis Morissette‘s
Jagged Little Pill has sadly been postponed till further notice. The creative team expressed their broken hearts with this rough decision. However, their spirits are high for the TBD rescheduled performances as soon as its safe.
The Australian company was set to debut this upcoming September 2021 in Sydney playing the Theatre Royal Sydney.
Meanwhile for anyone wanting to see JAGGED LITTLE PILL, the Broadway production is still expecting to relaunch October 21st, 2021 at the Broadhurst Theatre.
We send our love, prayers, and support to all those involved with this groundbreaking show. Stay safe and healthy. Keep following those COVID-19 / Delta Variant safety precautions.
Australian company of JAGGED LITTLE PILL postponed; Delta Variant & COVID-19 cases rise – New York Broadway Tours
by Mike Haber | Jul 29, 2021 | Antoinette (Tony) Awards, Blog, Broadway, Casting, News
BREAKING NEWS:
Second Stage Theater‘s highly anticipated Broadway Revival of Richard Greenberg’s Tony Award-winning Baseball play, TAKE ME OUT has announced majority of the production’s cast is still expecting to be the same. Under the direction of Scott Ellis, the cast will be led by….
Patrick J. Adams as “Kippy Sunderstrom”,
TAKE ME OUT will play the Hayes at Second Stage Theatre beginning Spring 2022. Previews begin March 9th, 2022, Opening Night will is set for April 4th, 2021, and will run for a limited engagement.
Tickets go on sale to the Public beginning this September.
Don’t miss a night AT THE OLD BALL GAME like never before.
by Mike Haber | Jul 29, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, Broadway Audience, Casting, Financial District Downtown, Gilbert and Sullivan to Hamilton Tour (Downtown), News, Shows
RAISE A GLASS TO FREEDOM! Casting has been announced for the return of the inaugural Broadway production of
Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s Award winning hottest ticket of them all…..
Hamilton. The lineup of performers being part of this history making COMEBACK cast will include an unbelievable diverse cast. Mix of ongoing cast members that were still doing the show at the time of the shutdown, newbies, and some notable alumni returning. Under the direction of Thomas Kail and choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, the cast taking center stage at the original THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENS will be…
Miguel Cervantes in the title role of THE 10 DOLLAR FOUNDING FATHER himself “Alexander Hamilton” (a role he previously originated and stayed for the show’s sit-down Chicago, Los Angeles, and National Tour companies),
Broadway favorite and THE BEAST herself
Mandy Gonzalez (Broadway’s
Aida, Dance of the Vampires, Lennon,
In The Heights and
WICKED) as “Angelica Schuyler” (known for being the 1st Broadway replacement and still doing it even while triumphantly battling Breast Cancer),
Jin Ha (Broadway’s
M. Butterfly and NBC’s
Jesus Christ Superstar Live) making history as the first Asian actor to play the role of the show’s narrator and Vilnian himself “AARON BURR, SIR” (a role he previously played in Chicago Los Angeles, and on the National Tour),
Aubin Wise in the double duty in the roles of “Peggy Schuyler” (AND PEGGY) along with “Maria Reynolds”,
Tony nominee
Euan Morton (Broadway and West End’s
Taboo) once again taking on royal duties as “King George III”,
Tamar Greene (The National Tour of
Love Never Dies) as “General George Washington”,
Fergie L. Philippe in the dual roles of “Hercules Mulligan” and “James Madison” (a role he previously played on the 2nd National Tour),
The New York company of HAMILTON will be making history once again as it re-opens at Broadway’s Richard Rodgers Theatre on September 14th, 2021 .The show is also making its way back to London’s West End starting August 19th, 2021. It’s also set to relaunch its ongoing North American Touring companies later this year. The show will also bring its Australian company to Melbourne beginning March 2022.
JUST YOU WAIT!!!!! Can’t wait to see this cast wow the screaming crowd IN THE GREATEST CITY IN THE WORLD!!!
HAMILTON Announces Broadway Cast with Miguel Cervantes, Mandy Gonzalez, James Monroe Iglehart, and More! (broadwayworld.com)
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 Mike Haber | Jul 29, 2021 | Antoinette (Tony) Awards, Blog, Broadway, News, Shows
RUN AND TELL THAT! The Tony Award winning smash hit
Hairspray is set to make its way Dancing all across America after a previous rough year. Produced by NetWORKS, this will be a brand new Non-Equity touring company remounting the original Jack O’Brien and
Jerry Mitchell production.
It will feature updated direction by Matt Lenz along with choreography by Michelle Lynch. In addition, casting has been officially announced for the production expecting to feature some familiar faces.
RuPaul’s Drag Race‘s favorite Andrew Levitt (aka
Nina West) will take on the role of the beloved mother with the ultimate heart “Edna Turnblad”,
The Voice favorite Toneisha Harris will star as everyone’s favorite cool, sassy, and soulful DJ “Motormouth Mabel”,
introducing newcomer Niki Metcalf in the starring role of determined 16 year old “Tracy Turnblad”.
Hairspray will embark on its new National Tour this Fall. A preview engagement is set to begin November 12th, 2021 in Yakima, Washington. From there, it will officially open on November 17th, 2021 in San Diego, CA before traveling to over 60 cities across North America.
Get ready to once again show the world that YOU CAN’T STOP THE BEAT!!!
