by Mike Haber | Jul 16, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, Shows
BREAKING NEWS: With Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu’s
Pass Over set to become the first new straight play to open on Broadway since the shutdown, an announcement was made today about ongoing COVID-19 safety protocols for the production. Theatergoers attending a performance will be required of the following….
proof to show you have taken the COVID-19 vaccination with an FDA or WHO-authorized vaccine,
Guests under the age of 16 that have NOT been vaccinated or those who are unable due to a disability or religious belief will be required to take a NEGATIVE result from either a COVID-19 PCR test (at least 72 hours prior to showtime) or a COVID-19 antigen test taken (within 6 hours prior to the performance),
Face Masks must been worn when moving around the Theater, being in the lobby, or using the restrooms. However, you will have the optional opportunity to take it off is at your seat.
Currently, there have been reports of COVID-19 positive rates going up once again. This is all for everyone’s continue safety and health.
PLEASE NOTE: These policies will be in place till the possibility of it changing either in September or sooner.
PASS OVER begins performances at Broadway’s August Wilson Theatre for a limited 9 week engagement starting next month. Previews begin August 4th, 2021, the official Opening Night is set for September 20th, 2021, and will run through October 10th, 2021.
by Mike Haber | Jul 16, 2021 | Antoinette (Tony) Awards, Blog, Broadway, Shows
FIRST LOOK & LISTEN: Tony Award winner
Ben Platt has a huge whirlwind year ahead. Along with reprising his Tony Award winning performance as the titular role in the film adaptation of
Dear Evan Hansen, the versatile stage and screen star is set to release his sophomore studio album REVERIE. Pre-orders for the album is available now.
To get us into the mood, Platt released a brand new music video for the album’s 2nd single HAPPY TO BE SAD. The song is very relatable. Very catchy. Soooooo great!!!!
With things slowly making its way back to normal, we can expect a lot going on for Ben with promoting the album coming up. Hopefully later on in the year or next year of 2022…. a tour.
by Mike Haber | Jul 15, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, News, Shows
We are giving standing ovations from our homes!!!
Disney on Broadway‘s LIVE AT THE NEW AM concert…… WOW!!!!!!
Happy Closing LIVE AT THE NEW AM!!! Thank you for getting our happiness back and going!!! We cannot wait to be sitting back on those seats again.
How fabulous was that?!!!!
by Mike Haber | Jul 15, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, Casting, News, Shows
DELICIOUS NEWS: Full casting has been revealed for the upcoming Broadway debut of Douglas Lyons’ new comedy play
Chicken and Biscuits. Under the direction of
Zhailon Levingston making history as the youngest Black director in Broadway History at age 27, the cast will be led by…..
Broadway favorite NaTasha Yvette Williams (Broadway’s
Waitress) as “Brianna Jenkins”,
Devere Rogers making his Broadway debut as “Kenny Mabry”.
The cast will also feature several actors who appeared in the World Premiere production of this play last year at the
Queens Theatre That engagement abruptly cut short by 2 weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic That will include…..
Ebony Marshall Oliver as “Beverly Jenkins”,
Aigner Mizzelle as “La’trice Franklin”,
Alana Raquel Bowers as “Simone Mabry”.
Williams, King, Rogers, Oliver, Mizzelle, and Bowers join the previously announced lineup of…..
Acclaimed stage and screen star Michael Urie as “Logan”.
In case anyone may not know, CHICKEN & BISCUITS is a raucous family comedy centering on The Jenkins, a dysfunctional family coming together celebrating the life of their father without killing anyone. However everything changes when the Grandson invites his boyfriend into the picture.
The production begins previews September 23rd, 2021 and will officially open on October 10th, 2021.
Congrats to this incredible new cast!!!
by Mike Haber | Jul 15, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, News
THE HEAT IS BACK ON!! Broadway favorite Colby Dezelick has recently relaunched his popular YouTube series VLOG TIME earlier this month. The
Miss Saigon and
Anastasia favorite returns following life’s personal situations and having healing time. So happy to have him back!!! Cannot wait to follow more of the JOURNEY.
For those who may now know or remember, VLOG TIME documents Colby Dezelick’s adventures as a New York artist. Its the ultimate guide for all you aspiring Broadway performers out there should check out. Follow along with Dezelick behind the scenes during his time on Broadway (including throughout the recent revival MISS SAIGON where he understudied “Chris”), his typical routines that keeps him healthy for him to do 8 shows a week, inspirational advice, original music, and so much more.
Colby promises to make up for all that lost time with all his fans!!!
by Mike Haber | Jul 14, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, off broadway, Shows
FIRST LOOK: One of the most popular genres of worldwide music out there is
KPOP. With origins coming from South Korea and staying true to its routes, it combines various styles we know today such as pop, experimental, rock, jazz, gospel, hip hop, R&B, reggae, electronic dance, folk, country, and classical. There have been so many great acts from this genre including
BTS,
BlackPink,
Seo Tai-Ji And Boys, and Mr. GANGNAM STYLE himself PSY. Noe the legacy of this genre is now a Musical Theater piece heading for Broadway!!!
KPOP THE MUSICAL features a score by Helen Park and Max Vernon along with a book by Jason Kim. The story takes the audience into the high-stakes world of the Korean pop music. It follows a group of superstars gearing up for a special one-night-only concert, However one of the singer’s inner struggle threatens to dismantle their entire label.
The musical had its world premiere Off-Broadway at
Ars Nova back in 2017. It ran for a successful month and a half run earning rave reviews. Under the direction of Teddy Bergman, choreographed by Jennifer Weber, and in association with The
Ma-Yi Theater Company, the cast starred….
Tony nominee Ashley Park as “MwE”,
James Seol as “Jerry”,
Vanessa Kai as “Ruby”,
Julia Abueva as “Sonoma”,
Ebony Williams as “Jenn”,
Cathy Ang as “Jin Hee”,
John Yi as “Bobo”,
Amanda Morton as “Yazmeen”,
Jinwoo Jung as “Oracle”,
Sun Hye Park as “Callie”,
Deborah Kim as “XO”,
Jiho Kang as “Lex”,
James Saito as “Moon”,
Joomin Hwang as “Timmy X”,
Susannah Kim as “Mina”,
and
Katie Lee Hill as “Tiny D”.
KPOP THE MUSICAL was nominated for 9
Lucille Lortel Awards in 2018. It won 3 for OUTSTANDING MUSICAL, OUTSTANDING LEADING ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL (for Ashley Park), and OUTSTANDING FEATURED ACTOR IN A MUSICAL (for Jason Tam). It was also nominated for 7
Drama Desk Awards and 2
Drama League Awards.
The show is scheduled to transfer its way ON Broadway coming. Prior before it does that, KPOP THE MUSICAL will have an out-of-town tryout in Virginia at the
Signature Theatre this Holiday season. Reuniting its original creative team, its scheduled to run from December 2021 through January 2022. Official dates, casting, and more will be announced at a later time.
The Broadway itinerary will also be mentioned later on as well.
