by Mike Haber | Aug 14, 2021 | Blog, Broadway
Over the years, there have been so many unforgettable people that have kept the spirit of the Great Bright Way close their hearts. One of our personal favorites has played a huge mark in our community for over 40+ years….. acclaimed director and producer
Richard Jay-Alexander.
Best known in our books as THE BROADWAY MAN, Richard Jay-Alexander is the ultimate impresario. Born in upstate New York and now living in Miami, he began his career as a performer. He made his Broadway debut in 1977 in ZOOT SUIT and later appearing in the Tony winning play AMADEUS…. appearing in both the original casts and later helped stage productions around the world.
As time went on, Alexander started going more towards the creative side of the business. He began going into the worlds of directing and producing. In the 1980’s, he went on to be the Associate Director and Executive Producer for the American productions of many of Sir Cameron Mackintosh’s greatest hits for 12 YEARS. Many of his notable works included helping out with the original productions of….
He has continued to direct many Live Theater and Opera productions all around the world today.
Along with Theater, Alexander is also known for directing and producing concert work (along with albums) for some of your favorite Broadway stars including….
Tony and Emmy winner
Kristin Chenoweth (including her recent Broadway concert residencies MY LOVE LETTER TO BROADWAY and FOR THE GIRLS),
Richard-Jay Alexander today continues to direct concerts for Broadway’s best along with inspiring the next generation of talents.
Check out this featurette of this Richard-Jay Alexander’s career and his unbelievable memorabilia of Broadway treasures over the years.
Any fans of Richard-Jay out there?!!
by Mike Haber | Jul 30, 2021 | Antoinette (Tony) Awards, Blog, Broadway, Shows
BREAKING NEWS: Celebrated Tony nominated director and choreographer
Graciela Daniele will finally receive her first
Tony….. However, it will be a special one. The Argentinian dancer and creator has been tapped as the recipient for the LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD at this year ceremony for her unforgettable legacy.
Daniele was previously nominated 10 TIMES for her unforgettable works as BOTH a director, choreographer, and even writer on Broadway shows. She was nominated for her works on….
The Rink,
The 1986 revival of The Mystery of Edwin Drood,
Dangerous Games,
3 for Chronicle of a Death Foretold,
and
The original 1998 production of
RAGTIME.
Her other notable directing, choreographing, and writing works included……
the original production of Zorba,
The Off Broadway cult classic A New Brain,
In addition prior before her creative career took off, Graciela Daniele started off as a dancer in notable shows including….
Here’s Where I Belong,
The original 1968 production of Promises Promises,
Coco,
The original 1971 production of Follies,
and
The original 1975 production of
Chicago,
We at New York Broadway Tours want to give Graciela Daniele a huge standing ovation. We applaud her for her unforgettable legacy she’s left here on the New York stage.
Hard work truly pays off.
The 74th Annual Tony Awards is set for September 26th, 2021 on both
CBS and
Paramount+. However, this year’s ceremony is going to be done a little bit different as a 2 PART event. It goes like this…..
From there at 9pm EST, CBS will air a full 2 HOUR Live Concert entitled THE TONY AWARDS PRESENTS: BROADWAY’S BACK. It will include performances from this year’s 3 nominated shows for BEST MUSICAL (consisting of
Jagged Little Pill,
Moulin Rouge, and
Tina), some of Broadway’s longest running hits, and more. From there, it will announce Tony winning shows nominated for BEST REVIVAL OF A PLAY, BEST PLAY, and of course BEST MUSICAL.
by NYBroadwayTours | May 10, 2019 | Blog, Broadway
Highlighted song dedicated to NYBT’s creator and head guide Amada Anderson…. From the long revival of Chicago The Musical, a key lesson on life is WHEN YOU’RE GOOD TO MAMA, MAMA’S GOOD TO YOU!!
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by NYBroadwayTours | May 3, 2017 | Blog, Broadway
REMINDER: As previously announced, Grammy and now Tony nominee Josh Groban will be out of the 12 time Tony nominated smash hit The Great Comet for a few days. However filling in for the multi-platinum superstar at the Imperial Theatre in the role of “Pierre” will be the show’s Tony nominated creator & original star from the Off Broadway run dave malloy.
Even though GROBAN ISN’T HERE, see Malloy as “Pierre” at the following upcoming performances…
May 4 at 7PM,
May 5 at 8PM,
May 6 at 2PM and 8PM,
May 7 at 3PM,
May 9 at 7PM,
May 16 at 7PM,
June 13 at 7PM,
June 20 at 7PM,
and June 27 at 7PM.
In addition please note that Josh Groban will play his official final performance in THE GREAT COMET on July 2nd, 2017. Taking over as the new “Pierre” fulltime starting July 3rd, 2017 will be original Hamilton: An American Musical’s cast member Okieriete Onaodowan.
Who is excited?!
Great Comet Creator Dave Malloy Will Step in for Josh Groban for 10 Performances | Playbill
Malloy will play Pierre for several performances in May and June.
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