by Mike Haber | Aug 16, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, Gilbert and Sullivan to Hamilton Tour (Downtown), Inspiration of Rent Tour, News, Shows
BREAKING NEWS: An official release date has been revealed for
Netflix‘s upcoming highly anticipated film adaptation of TICK, TICK, BOOM.
Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s film directorial debut adaptation of
Jonathan Larson‘s cult smash hit musical is set to be released on November 19th, 2021.
Prior before its release, TICK, TICK… BOOM will be premiered at the
AFI FEST as the official Opening Night film on November 10th, 2021 in Los Angeles, CA at the
TCL Chinese Theatres.
As previously announced, TICK, TICK, BOOM will be led by an unforgettable all-star cast of the best of Broadway, Film, and TV. The lineup consists of….
Tony nominee Robin De Jesus as “Michael”,
Tony & Emmy winner Judith Light as “Rosa Stevens”,
Discover the inspirational story of one aspiring composer’s dream long before his breakout musical Rent!!!
by Mike Haber | Aug 12, 2021 | Antoinette (Tony) Awards, Blog, Broadway, Gilbert and Sullivan to Hamilton Tour (Downtown), News, Shows
RAISE A GLASS TO FREEDOM! For the first time in 17 months being abruptly shutdown,
Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s Award winning phenomenon
Hamilton relaunched its first company in America.
The show’s AND PEGGY 3rd National Tour reopened in San Francisco, CA at the Orpheum Theatre. We are so happy to share with you this really cool video those first moments preparing to open the doors, the lights dimming, and the show’s first curtain call back.
This tour of HAMILTON also marks as the 2nd Broadway National Tour ever to reopen since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s also the 2nd production overall of the show to reopen following Australia earlier this past Spring.
HAMILTON’s other 2 National Touring companies (the ANGELICA and PHILLIP Tours) are expecting to relaunch their runs later this year.
As previously announced, The Broadway production reopens at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on September 14th, 2021, in London’s West End starting August 19th, 2021, and will bring its Australian company to Melbourne starting next year.
Congrats to the full company on a successful reopening night!!
Here’s to THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENS back stronger than ever.
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by Mike Haber | Aug 10, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, Casting, Gilbert and Sullivan to Hamilton Tour (Downtown), News, Shows
RAISE A GLASS!!! After 17 months,
Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s Award winning phenomenon
Hamilton is back where it all takes place…. IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!! Tonight, the show’s 3rd National Tour (better known as the AND PEGGY company) will officially relaunch in San Francisco, CA at the Orpheum Theatre.
It also makes history as, the first American production, 2nd production of the show overall, and the 2nd Broadway National Tour to re-open.
Under the direction of Thomas Kail and choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, the cast taking center stage in THE GOLDEN GATE and touring across America will be….
Broadway veteran Julius Thomas III in the title role of THE 10 DOLLAR FOUNDING FATHER himself “Alexander Hamilton” (a role he previously played in the Broadway production),
Broadway veteran
Donald Webber, Jr as the show’s narrator and Vilnian himself “AARON BURR, SIR” (a role he previously understudied in the Broadway production and also played in Puerto Rico),
Newcomer Victoria Ann Scovens as “Eliza Schuyler”,
Ashley De La Rosa (fresh from the cast of
Mean Girls) in the double duty in the roles of “Peggy Schuyler” (AND PEGGY) along with “Maria Reynolds”,
Paris Nix taking on the dual roles of “Marquis de Lafayette” and “Thomas Jefferson”, which he previously performed in the show’s Chicago company,
Rick Negron (who previously appeared in Miranda’s debut hit
In The Heights on Broadway) taking on royal duties as “King George III” which he previously played in Puerto Rico,
Darnell Abraham as “General George Washington”, a role he previously understudied on tour,
Newcomer Brandon Louis Armstrong in the dual roles of “Hercules Mulligan” and “James Madison”,
Newcomer Andy Tofa taking on the dual roles of “John Laurens” and “Phillip Hamilton”,
HAMILTON’s other 2 National Touring companies (the ANGELICA and PHILLIP Tours) are expecting to relaunch their runs later this year.
As previously announced, The Broadway production reopens at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on September 14th, 2021, in London’s West End starting August 19th, 2021, and will bring its Australian company to Melbourne starting next year.
We send our love, support, and appreciation for HAMILTON’s AND PEGGY TOUR COMPANY. Wishing them a happy, healthy, and safe first night back and a successful continued run.
Break a leg to the full cast, crew, musicians, and creative team!!
by Mike Haber | Aug 5, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, Casting, Gleeks Fan Tour (Times Square), News, Shows
THRILLIFYING NEWS: Full casting has been announced for
PBS‘ upcoming televised concert special celebrating the music of the Award winning blockbuster
WICKED this month!! WE COULDN’T BE HAPPIER to share this WONDERFUL lineup with all of you.
Under the direction of Broadway legend
Baayork Lee (Broadway’s original
A Chorus Line), the cast of WICKED IN CONCERT will feature an all star cast consisting of …..
Grammy nominee and Stage and screen favorite
Alex Newell,
Olivier Award winner and Grammy Award nominee
Amber Riley,
Grammy Award nominee and Broadway favorite Issac Powell,
Stage and screen favorite Stephanie Hsu,
and
This cast will take center stage to perform promising breathtaking new arrangements of some of your favorite songs from Stephen Schwartz’s legendary Tony nominated and Grammy winning score. You can expect to hear all the favorites from THE WIZARD AND I, POPULAR, I’M NOT THAT GIRL, FOR GOOD, AS LONG AS YOU’RE MINE, NO GOOD DEED, and of course the show’s anthem DEFYING GRAVITY. Performances will be coming to you from New York City, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C.
That’s not all….. this new TV concert will reunite and be hosted by …..WICKED’s original WITCHES OF OZ who started it all themselves…..
the show’s Tony Award winning star
Idina Menzel (OG “Elphaba’).
Ironically, Chenoweth and Menzel had previously hosted WICKED’s TV concert special A VERY WICKED HALLOWEEN on
NBC back in 2018 celebrating the show’s 15th Anniversary. Now they’re back for a 2nd WICKED concert special….. FOR GOOD.
OH WHAT A CELEBRATION it will be from now especially with WICKED making its way back to being performed around the world. Earlier this week, the show’s ongoing National Tour relaunched its run in Dallas, TX.
The Broadway production is set to reopen at the Gershwin Theatre beginning September 14th, 2021…. just in time before its 18th Anniversary. The day afterwards on the 15th, the show’s London company will reopen on the West End at the Apollo Victoria Theatre,.
WICKED IN CONCERT: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF THE ICONIC BROADWAY SCORE will officially air on August 29th, 2021 at 9pm EST. Check your local PBS station!!!
by Mike Haber | Aug 2, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, Casting, Gleeks Fan Tour (Times Square), News, Shows
BREAKING NEWS: This year’s headlining lineup has been revealed for the return of
Darren Criss‘ annual
Elsie Fest concert this month!! What an exciting lineup of Broadway’s best reunited, taking center stage, and celebrating the return of Live Performance in the Big Apple!!! This year’s headlining performers will include….
2 time Tony and Olivier Award nominee Adrienne Warren (Broadway’s
BRING IT ON,
Shuffle Along, and set to return this Fall in her critically acclaimed performance in
Tina: The
Tina Turner Musical),
upcoming new Musical Theater songwriting duo Barlow & Bear.
The lineup will also feature special guests….
ELSIE FEST 2021 is set for August 29th, 2021 at the Prospect Park Bandshell (now set to be renamed the Lena Horne Bandshell) in Brooklyn. It will also be part of the
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn Festival.
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)
