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 | Jul 2, 2018 | Blog, Broadway
So sad!!
Director and Choreographer Dame Gillian Lynne Passes Away at 92
BREAKING NEWS: The Theater world just lost a legendary director and choreographer who made a huge mark on Broadway, London’s West End, and around the world….
The legendary Dame Gillian Lynne passed away at the age of 92. She was well known for her work in the worlds of Theater, Film, TV, and Opera. Most famously she is known for creating the original choreography to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s long running hits Cats the Musical and the still going strong smash hit The Phantom of the Opera. Her legacy still lives one.
RIP Dame Gillian Lynne
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by NYBroadwayTours | Jan 28, 2018 | Blog, Broadway
BREAKING NEWS: SOMETHING’S COMING! Acclaimed director Steven Speilberg has been tapped to director an direct an upcoming movie musical remake of West Side Story for 20th Century Fox.
This new film adaptation of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim’s romantic and legendary musical (updating Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet for the present day) is currently searching for some fresh new talent to star as the musical’s Crossed-Lovers “Tony” and “Maria” as well as the featured roles of “Anita” and “Bernardo”.
Want to be considered for an audition? All you have to do is email a photo and video of you singing at [email protected]. Get ready to show off your triple threat talents.
The original film version of WEST SIDE STORY was released in 1961 starring Richard Beymer as “Tony,” the late Natalie Wood as “Maria,” and the legendary Rita Moreno as “Anita.” Filmed on location in our very own New York City backyard (in the area that later was built as Lincoln Center), the film later went on to receive critical acclaim during its opening week, receiving 11 Academy Award nominations and winning 10, including Best Picture. The film also made history as the only Musical movie ever to receive the most Oscar nominations.
Thoughts on this new remake of a musical classic?
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by NYBroadwayTours | Nov 7, 2017 | Blog, Broadway
Congrats to Julie Taymor who just received her own caricature at the legendary Sardi’s Resturant. For those who may not know, Julie Taymor is a genius acclaimed director, costume, puppet designer in the worlds of Theatre, Opera, and Film.
This year has been having an exciting year for her with 2 of her genius works on Broadway. Her current new Play M. Butterfly has recently opened at Broadway’s Cort Theatre. In addition, her signature show Disney’s The Lion King – Musical is celebrating it’s 20th Anniversary on Broadway this year.
FUN FACT: For THE LION KING, Taymor made Broadway history as the first female EVER to win a Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical.
See Tony-Winning Director Julie Taymor Receive a Sardi’s Portrait
At the helm of hits like The Lion King, which celebrates it 20th anniversary on the Great White Way this November, and M. Butterfly, …
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