STOMP relaunches Off Broadway run tomorrow!!!

by | Jul 19, 2021 | Blog, Casting, Shows

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Tomorrow, July 20th, 2021, New York City will once again hear the sounds of BROOMS. LIGHTERS, GARBAGE CANS, and more as the legendary Award winning Off Broadway smash hit Stomp reopens at the Orpheum Theatre for the first time in 16 months. The show also is one of the first major Off Broadway productions to reopen since Live Theater’s abrupt shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The very next day (Wednesday, July 21st, 2021) following their re-opening night, STOMP will appear on Good Morning America for the 8:30am half hour.
When the show reopens, the toe-tapping percussion troupe will feature….
Alan Asuncion,
Jordan Brooks,
Kayla Cowart,
Joshua Cruz,
John Gavin,
Desmond Howard,
Jasmine Joyner,
Cary Lamb Jr,
Tamii Sakurai,
and
Reggie Talley.
However, since we are still coping with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic (and now with Delta Variant cases rising), there will be extreme safety precautions in place for the entire cast, crew, and your fellow audience members. It consists of the following….
showing proof you are FULLY vaccinated prior before entry into the Theater,
if you are between the ages of 5-11, you are required to take a COVID-19 test prior before attending a performance,
deep cleanings before and after every performance,
all audience members having to wear their face masks for the entire performance,
and more.
Check out the show’s website for more information on STOMP’s COVID-19 safety precautions.
Welcome Back STOMP!!!
Break a leg to the entire cast, crew, and creative team.
Let’s bring in da noise back to the Big Apple!!!
Thoughts?
Who is excited?!!

COVID-19 cases abruptly shuts down filming of new MATILDA musical film!!

by | Jul 19, 2021 | Antoinette (Tony) Awards, Blog, Shows

COVID-19 Outbreak Halts Production on MATILDA Netflix Movie
BREAKING NEWS: That NAUGHTY lineup of Delta Variant cases of COVID-19 are causing more destruction to our community. It has just been announced that production of the upcoming film adaptation of the Award winning Matilda The Musical is currently on hold.
Filming was put on halt due to an outbreak of COVID-19 POSITIVE on the set. No word has been said on who caught it. As of now, the shoot has been suspended for the next 10 days.
The film version of MATILDA THE MUSICAL is set to debut on Netflix beginning December 2022. It will also be released in UK Theaters as well.
Our hearts go out to the entire cast, crew, musicians, and creative team.
Thoughts?

PASS OVER announces COVID-19 safety protocols for audiences!!

by | Jul 16, 2021 | Blog, Broadway, Shows

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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.
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