by NYBroadwayTours | Jun 6, 2019 | Blog, Broadway
BREAKING NEWS: Everyone's favorite housekeeper is making her way to the Great White Way! Following a recent industrial reading, the musical adaptation of the 1993 comedy classic Mrs. Doubtfire is heading for Broadway. But first, it will have its official World Premiere pre-Broadway tryout in Seattle, Washington at the The 5th Avenue Theatre this Fall. Previews begin November 26th, 2019, Opening Night set for December 13th, 2019, and will run through December 29th, 2019.
Under the direction of Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks (Hello, Dolly, Sister Act, and A Bronx Tale The Musical) and choreography by Lorin Latarro-Kopell (Waitress the Musical), the musical will feature a score and book by Tony nominees Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick (the geniuses behind Something Rotten The Musical)
MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the story of a recently divorced eccentric voiceover actor who disguises as a female housekeeper in attempt to interact with his children. The original film starred the late Robin Williams, Sally Field, Harvey Fierstein, and more.
No word has been announced on when the show wil officially hit Broadway.
Who is excited?
Mrs. Doubtfire Musical Will Make Its World Premiere in Seattle | Playbill
The show hails from Something Rotten! team John O'Farrell and Wayne and Karey Kirkpatrick.
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by NYBroadwayTours | May 30, 2019 | Blog, Broadway
LOVERLY NEWS! Have you ever wished of getting a Broadway cast album with replacement cast members? Here is your chance. Tony Award winner Laura Benanti is set to release a 4 Track EP of her renditions of the big songs she performs 7 times a week as "Eliza Doolittle" in Lincoln Center Theater's Award winning revival of My Fair Lady on Broadway. Produced by Tony winner Ted Sperling and David Lai, the album entitled SONGS FROM MY FAIR LADY will be released digitally and at the merchandise booths of the Vivian Beaumont Theatre beginning June 4th, 2019. Physical copies will be available June 14th, 2019 from Broadway Records.
On the EP, you will be blown away by Benanti's performances of the 4 of the musical's signature songs.. WOULDN'T IT BE LOVERLY, JUST YOU WAIT, I COULD HAVE DANCED ALL NIGHT, and SHOW ME.
If you want the music of the additional songs from the show, you can also get the 2018 Original Cast Recording downloaded on iTunes and or on shelves wherever music is sold. However for that recording, it features the production's original leading lady Tony nominee Lauren Ambrose as "Eliza Doolittle".
The Lincoln Center Theater revival of MY FAIR LADY continues to play at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre now through July 7th, 2019. Following its closing, the show will have played 39 previews and 509 performances.
PLEASE NOTE: Benanti does not perform on Tuesday Evenings. For those performances, the role of "Eliza Doolittle" is played by Ensemble member Kerstin Anderson.
Who is excited?
Laura Benanti to Record EP of Songs From My Fair Lady | Playbill
The Tony winner currently leads the cast of Lincoln Center Theater's Broadway revival of the Lerner and Loewe musical.
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by NYBroadwayTours | May 17, 2019 | Blog, Broadway
BRING ON MORE AWARDS HONORING THE BEST OF THE NY THEATER SCENE! Congrats to this year's winners of The Drama League Awards 2019. The ceremony was a luncheon event today held at the New York Marriott Marquis. They have a full list of shows and nominees but they choose 1 for each of the 5 major categories. This year's winners are…
OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION OF A BROADWAY OR OFF BROADWAY PLAY:
–The Ferryman on Broadway
OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION OF A BROADWAY OR OFF BROADWAY MUSICAL:
–Hadestown
OUTSTANDING REVIVAL OF A BROADWAY OR OFF BROADWAY PLAY:
–The Waverly Gallery
OUTSTANDING REVIVAL OF A BROADWAY OR OFF BROADWAY MUSICAL:
–Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Kiss Me, Kate
and
THE DISTINGUISED PERFORMANCE AWARD
–Bryan Cranston for his performance in Network
Plus several special Awards were given out.
Congrats to all the nominees and winning shows!!
Thoughts on the winners?
Network’s Bryan Cranston, Hadestown Among 2019 Drama League Award Winners | Playbill
The annual ceremony, culminating in the presentation of the coveted Distinguished Performance Award, took place May 17.
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by NYBroadwayTours | May 17, 2019 | Blog, Broadway
There is so much hard work that goes into making a show happen 8 times a week. Get a Behind-The-Scenes look at this year's 4 time Tony nominated revival of KISS ME, KATE.
In this video, you will experience the show's iconic opening number ANOTHER OP'NIN, ANOTHER SHOW not just on stage but all the madness that happens off stage.
How WUNDERBAR is this?
Go Behind-the-Scenes at Kiss Me, Kate in This Exclusive Video | Playbill
See exactly what's happening in the wings, backstage, and in the orchestra pit during a recent performance of the Tony-nominated revival.
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by NYBroadwayTours | May 5, 2019 | Blog, Broadway
AND NOW IT'S SPRINGTIME FOR HITLER & BROADWAY!!! Another lineup has been added for the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre's In Residence On Broadway series this spring. For 2 nights only, get ready for some roof shaking laughter from the legendary Entertainer Mel Brooks.
The EGOT comedian will bring a one man show featuring off-the-cuff comedy, personal stories, and film clips from some of his most memorable work (including The Producers and Young Frankenstein which both went on to become smash hit Broadway Musicals).
See Mel Brooks at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre from June 17th-18th, 2019.
Brooks joins the previously announced Morrissey Official (now running through May 11th, 2019), Yanni (May 28th – June 2nd, 2019), and Criss Angel Raw (July 2nd – 7th, 2019).
Who is excited?
Mel Brooks Will Head to Broadway as Part of In Residence Series at the Lunt-Fontanne | Playbill
The EGOT-winning composer-lyricist will take the stage in June.
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