by Mike Haber | Oct 25, 2021 | Blog, Casting, News, Shows
ON THE MARQUEE: One of the most talked about powerful new shows Off Broadway begins TONIGHT. We are talking the new stage musical adaptation of the Oscar winning short film
Trevor. The show starts preview performances this evening before officially Opening on November 10th, 2021.
Check out this updated look of the show’s new home at
Stage 42. It features a FIRST LOOK photo as well of the show’s star newcomer Holden William Hagelberger who stars as the title role.
This cast features an unforgettable lineup of fresh young newcomers. For many of them, it’s their professional Off Broadway debut. From the creative team behind
Beautiful – The Carole King Musical (consisting of direction by Marc Bruni and choreography by Josh Prince), this new cast is led by….
Holden William Hagelberger as the title role,
Jarrod Zimmerman as “Dad” and “Father Joe”,
Sally Wilfert (Broadway’s Assassins and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer) as “Mom” and “Mrs. Kerr”,
Yasmeen Sulieman (Broadway’s Beautiful) as “
Diana Ross“),
Diego Lucano (Broadway’s School of Rock) as “Jason”,
Isabel Medina (National Tour of Disney’s
The Lion King) as “Frannie”,
For those who may not know TREVOR is based on an original story by Celeste Lecesne that was turned into a film. With an original score by Julianne Wick and Dan Collins, it’s an inspiration coming of age story of a 13 year boy with a vivid imagination. As he deals with becoming a teenager, he struggles to navigates his own identity and determined how he fits in a challenging world.
The story itself later inspired the nonprofit
The Trevor Project. This organization helps save lives of those within the LGBTQ community. It organizes interventions and prevents young people from committing suicide.
This new musical originally premiered in Glencoe back in 2017 earning a Jeff Award for BEST NEW WORK.
This musical originally was scheduled to debut in the Spring of 2020. However, it was put on hold due to the COVID‐19 pandemic.
We’re so happy that tonight is the night the show gets its moment.
Break a leg to the full cast, crew, musicians, and creative team.
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 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?!
by Mike Haber | Oct 23, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, News, Shows
LET THE DREAM BEGIN….. Once again!!! Last night, Broadway welcomed back a legendary landmark show that has continued to haunt Broadway for the past 33 going on 34 years….
Andrew Lloyd Webber‘s record breaking longest running smash hit
The Phantom of the Opera. Get your tissues ready as you experience the show’s historical first curtain call back from the stage of the Majestic Theatre.
WELCOME BACK PHANTOM!!
THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT is back!
How incredible was that?!!
