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Run Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including intermission | Age Limit: Recommended for ages 6+ (contains strong language.) Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre. |
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124 West 43rd Street
New York, New York 10036
Broadway Jukebox: ‘& Juliet’ Features Huge Pop Hits from Max Martin
Broadway Jukebox: ‘& Juliet’ Features Huge Pop Hits from Max Martin
By Craig Nelson
There is life after Romeo! Have you ever wondered what would have happened if Juliet had changed her mind and not given everything up for Romeo? Now you can see the story of Shakespeare's famous heroine from a whole new angle when she embarks on a second chance at life in the fun Broadway musical & Juliet.
After wowing crowds in London’s West End, & Juliet is now taking New York by storm with its blend of pop anthems and hilarious comedy. The story is told through a jukebox of your favorite all-time hits written by Max Martin. Martin’s songs were made famous by some of the best female singers, boy bands and pop stars on the planet, such as Celine Dion, Backstreet Boys and Bon Jovi.
Powered by soaring hits as famous by the main character herself, & Juliet tells the story of a woman taking control of her life. From Britney Spears’ hit song “Baby One More Time” to Katy Perry’s iconic “Roar,” the hits just keep coming as you follow Juliet on an adventure to find a new love. Other musical performances that will have you cheering for Juliet include “Since U Been Gone,” “That’s the Way It Is” and “Larger Than Life.”
From the Emmy-winning writer of Schitt’s Creek and the musical genius of #1 hit writer/producer Max Martin, & Juliet is a rollicking romantic comedy that has been winning over the critics and Broadway fans alike. See why the New York Times praised the show as “a girl-power romp” and Variety called it “a shot of pure gold.” It would be a tragedy if you missed this Broadway hit – save on tickets today!
Spring Break on Broadway: Shows for Every Traveler
Spring Break on Broadway: Shows for Every Traveler
By Mark A. Robinson
Spring is in the air! With it comes the yearly tradition of spring break, a chance to get away, decompress and have some fun with family and friends. New York City is a favorite amongst spring break travelers and part of that sojourn to the city is that nonpareil experience of taking in some live theater. Depending on your taste and travel group, there is something on Broadway for everyone.
For the Couple
Romance is in the air, and you and your significant other are taking a jaunt to New York City to spend spring break seeing the sights in one of our nation’s most enchanting locations. Any trip to NYC is incomplete without a night at the theater and there are plenty of shows currently running on the Great White Way that will help set an amorous tone. MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is your most-likely candidate for a romantic outing, with its tragic, star-crossed love story, passionate music and adrenaline-inducing spectacle. You’ll feel like you’ve stepped inside an enormous Valentine’s Day card.
For the Family
Family outings to Broadway are an especially terrific way to spend spring break. Igniting a lifelong appreciation for theater in the kiddos creates the audiences of tomorrow while simultaneously establishing what can become a treasured family tradition. Depending on their age, picking the right show to appeal to your kids can be a challenge. One place you can always count on to appeal to ALL ages is Disney, so why not make a trip to the New Amsterdam Theatre to see ALADDIN? There is plenty of wit for the adults, plenty of spectacle for the young ones, and a parade of catchy tunes for everyone! The story of a street urchin who finds love, fortune and self-worth with the aid of one spectacular genie is timeless and magical.
For the Solo Traveler
All by yourself and headed to the Big Apple this spring break? Share the journey of another solo traveler as he fights for survival in LIFE OF PI. This cleverly imagined production of Yann Martel’s book (adapted for the stage by Lolita Chakrabarti) involves first-rate special effects and jaw-dropping puppetry. How else would you bring to life a hyena, zebra, orangutan and a Bengal tiger that share a lifeboat with a 16-year-old boy when their cargo ship sinks into the Pacific Ocean? Escapism, thoughtful storytelling and symbolism all come together in this eagerly anticipated new Broadway show, sure to take any traveler to Broadway on a unique adventure.
For an Outing with Mom
Sometimes you just have to do something special for mom and taking her to a Broadway show over spring break is a great way to show some love and affection for the person who bore you. What is the perfect show that will put a smile on mom’s face? We recommend SOME LIKE IT HOT, a farcical musical with song, dance, sparkle, and most of all, humor. She’ll delight in the outrageous premise of two male musicians who must dress as women to remain incognito while being pursued by a crime world hit man and his toadies.
For a Friends’ Weekend
Friends’ weekends have become all the rage, a group of besties who come together for some bonding, perhaps a few glasses of wine and a great dinner. Take it a step further with a trip to the theater and you will have the perfect outing to add to your list of memories. What show is the ideal pairing for such an excursion? Check out the musical SIX. Equal parts Broadway musical and pop music concert, SIX takes the half-dozen wives of Henry VIII and empowers them (and audiences) by giving them a voice to tell their stories through a 21st century viewpoint.
For the Weary Teacher
Perhaps the person most deserving of the spring break getaway is the weary teacher who needs a little time to relax. English teachers tend to gravitate toward those imaginative page-to-stage productions. This spring, enjoy a new take on one of Shakespeare’s most beloved tales with & JULIET. This hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told when it asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey come to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as Juliet herself, as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning. Juliet’s second chance at life and love – her way – will be sure to thrill those teachers who need a boost of inspiration to get them to the school year’s finish line.
The Best Broadway Shows for Teens in 2023
The Best Broadway Shows for Teens in 2023
Mark A. Robinson
2023 is shaping up to be an exciting year for seeing theater on Broadway. For teenagers, who make up an enthusiastic contingent of the audiences visiting the Great White Way, there are an abundance of theater-going choices that will appeal to that age group. We have curated a list of some of the best options of Broadway shows that are bound to excite that teenager in your life.
Kimberly Akimbo
A musical that is definitely out of the box, but one that will speak to teenagers everywhere is Kimberly Akimbo. Kimberly is a teenage girl who has an affliction that causes her to age at an exponential rate. As if high school isn’t hard enough, she is desperate to make friends and be included despite presenting like an older lady. To add to her woes, she is a member of a dysfunctional family that is involved in criminal activity. Anyone who is navigating their teenage years will identify with this character and her struggles to fit in.
Hamilton
There is a reason why Hamilton continues to be an enormous hit. It appeals to all generations, luring them back again and again to revisit Lin-Manuel Miranda’s spin on one of America’s most famous and controversial founding fathers. The high-octane score and brilliant staging remain as fresh as ever. Another generation of teens are bound to get caught up in the thrill. Why not learn a little bit about American history delivered in a revolutionary approach?
& Juliet
Most teenagers will encounter William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in their high school English classes so they will be prepped and ready for the new musical & Juliet that imagines a different ending to this tragedy. The musical imagines what could have happened if Juliet didn’t die and instead takes the reigns in her story and embraces life. The jukebox musical brims with pop hits including “Since U Been Gone,” “Roar,” “Baby One More Time,” “That’s The Way It Is,” “Larger Than Life” and “Can't Stop the Feeling.”
Hadestown
Greek mythology is another component of the high school English curriculum so many teens will recognize the characters of Orpheus, Eurydice, Persephone, Hermes and of course Hades. With a dystopian spin on these classic tales and a score that is a delightful mélange of jazz, blues, pop, rock, and folk music, Hadestown is an electric night of drama, romance and unconventional storytelling.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Teens are bowled over by the spectacle and romance of Moulin Rouge! The Musical based on the hit 2001 film directed by Baz Luhrmann. A Bohemian writer living in the Monmartre quarter of Paris finds himself falling in love with exotic Satine, the headliner at the world famous club The Moulin Rouge. One problem: Satine is engaged to a wealthy aristocrat of the nobility who will stop at nothing to keep her as his own. Moulin Rouge! The Musical is jam-packed with hit after hit of pop music songs all coming together in the jukebox musical of jukebox musicals!
Back to the Future
Teenager Marty McFly is a uniquely oddball teenager who spends most of his free time hanging out with a kooky scientist who has invented a time machine. When Marty is accidentally tossed back in time, he finds himself a contemporary of his parents when they were high school. Complications arise when Marty’s mother and father’s relationship is almost non-existent, and it is on their future son’s shoulders to bring the two together (and make sure that he is ultimately born). Back to the Future is a combination of comedy, science fiction, and romance inspired by the 1985 film of the same name.
Top Shows to See This Month: December
Top Shows to See This Month: December
December promises any theatergoer a multitude of theater opportunities in any year. The holiday season is a beacon for Broadway, enticing theatergoers with choices galore to get one’s theatre fix while doing their shopping and seeing the sights. This December, we have an especially diverse choice of recommendations in the musical theater department, from exciting new musicals to cleverly reimagined classics.
Spamalot
There are several laughs a minute to be had at the St. James Theatre where the revival of Spamalot has ascended to the throne. Based on the film favorite Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and constructed by some of Monty Python’s alumnae, is it any surprise that Spamalot has audiences in stitches? The legendary King Arthur and the knights of his Round Table are in search of the holiest of holy relics, but who knew such a quest could be so funny? Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart leads a cast of Broadway and TV comedy veterans in this not-to-be-missed musical.
Gutenberg! The Musical
Stage favorites Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad, who partnered as the lead characters in the original cast of The Book of Mormon, have regrouped and brought the two-man musical comedy Gutenberg! The Musical to the Great White Way. Dubbed “Broadway’s most adorable duo”, the two tells the story of Bud and Doug, two friends who decide to put on a show, writing a musical about the unlikely subject of Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press. The musical is a hilarious voyage through the ups and downs of the creative process.
Back to the Future
The 1985 hit film Back to the Future is an iconic flick about the complications of time travel and the ripple of effects that can result from messing with history. Now, Back to the Future has found a new life as a sensational Broadway musical. Audiences can take a jaunt back to the 1980s where teenager Marty McFly is propelled even further back in time to the 1950s. There he must bring his mother and father together to ensure his very existence. Casey Likes and Tony winner Roger Bart star!
Chicago
The 1920s conjure images of speakeasies, bathtub gin, flappers, and of course, jazz! The Broadway musical Chicago wraps all of these into one package. Roxie Hart would give anything to be a Vaudeville star, and she’s willing to kill for it. Her criminal activity makes her a celebrity, and with the help of a flim-flam artist in the guise of her shady lawyer, Roxie becomes a print media darling. To what lengths is she willing to go to in order to make her dreams come true? Find out with this Kander and Ebb (Cabaret) musical classic. Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix joins the cast as Roxie January 29-March 24!
Harmony
Songwriter Barry Manilow has made a decades-long career writing some of the most beloved songs of the American Songbook. Now, Manilow has turned his talents to writing for the Broadway stage with the new hit musical Harmony. Harmony tells the story of a German singing group, poised to become an international sensation, only to find themselves relegated to obscurity when events in 1920-30s Germany take the Comedian Harmonists into uncharted territory.
& Juliet
Have you ever been dissatisfied with the tragic ending of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet? The creators of Broadway’s & Juliet found a way around that, imagining a new ending for the piece wherein the titular heroine survives the story and goes on with her life without her darling Romeo. & Juliet is a jukebox musical that creates a more optimistic journey for this young woman, allowing her to realize her potential through the song.
5 Musical Comedies that Bring the Laughs
5 Musical Comedies that Bring the Laughs
Titanique
Though the sinking of the Titanic was a tragedy, the spectacularly spoofy musical Titanique is more hysterical than historical. When Celine Dion hijacks a Titanic Museum tour and plays fast and loose with the plot of the blockbuster movie Titanic, the story and characters we know and love are mixed with Dion’s iconic song catalog to hilarious effect. Marla Mindelle is both the creator of this madcap romp as well as the leading lady playing Celine Dion, and her zany comedy and improv skills mixed with powerhouse vocals (supported in kind by the rest of the amazing cast!) are not to be missed. This one-of-a-kind musical voyage is bursting with nostalgia, heart...and will have you rolling in the aisles with laughter. Don’t miss your chance to board the Ship of Dreams for a performance that will “never let go” of your funny bone.
& Juliet
When the greatest love story ever told has its script totally flipped, the end is just the beginning. What would happen if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? & Juliet is a modern tale of self-discovery and love, told from the heroine’s point of view. Add in pop anthems as iconic as the source material (hits like “Since U Been Gone,” “Roar,” “Larger Than Life,” and more – all by the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any artist this century) and a hilarious and clever book by the Emmy-winning writer of Schitt’s Creek, and you have the recipe for a sure-fire hit. A charming comedy with a hip, modern flair, & Juliet will have you dancing in your seat and rooting for a new kind of happy ending, laughing all the way.
7 Tips for Taking Kids to the Theater
7 Tips for Taking Kids to the Theater
Help kids understand what the show will be about.
There is no need to give young audiences an explanation of the musical’s entire plot, but giving them a basic understanding of what the show is about will certainly help them better enjoy the experience. This pre-show discussion will offer them an opportunity to ask questions and, as they watch, more easily follow the story and fill in any details.
Help young theatergoers process the experience.
Just as that pre-show discussion can add to a child’s comprehension and appreciation of a show, a post-performance discussion can be just as important. Theater is an experience that can be treasured and processed long after the curtain comes down. Encourage young audience members to talk about what they liked, ask questions they might have, and also share with them your feelings about the show. This is also an opportunity to begin setting them up for their next theater outing.
Top 2023 Tony Nominees to See Right Now
Top 2023 Tony Nominees to See Right Now
By Mark A. Robinson
It’s that time of year again where the Broadway community celebrates the best and brightest of the season with that shining accolade called “The Tony Award”. This season is brimming with critical hits, audience darlings, and a string of unmissable star performances. Let’s take a look at some of this year’s most-celebrated productions that have received nominations!
Sweeney Todd
It shouldn’t be a surprise to see Sweeney Todd on this list. Many people regard it as one of the greatest musicals of all time. This latest revival, starring Josh Groban as the titular character and Annaleigh Ashford as his devious accomplice, has been heralded as a “triumph.” Under the direction of Thomas Kail (Hamilton), the story of a wrongly imprisoned barber who returns to the haunts of his misfortunes sets out to exact revenge on the corrupt judge who sentenced him. A highlight of the show is the majestic score by Stephen Sondheim.
Some Like it Hot
Delightful musical comedy is alive and well with Some Like It Hot Inspired by the classic film comedy of the same name, the new musical is in good hands with a score by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman (the Tony-winning tunesmiths behind the smash musical Hairspray). Two-time Tony Award winner Christian Borle and J. Harrison Ghee play two musicians who disguise themselves as women to hide from a Chicago crime boss who wants them dead. The comedy of errors that ensues makes for an unforgettable night of laugh-inducing mishaps.
Parade
Michael Arden’s glorious revival of the Jason Robert Brown/Alfred Uhry musical Parade has been celebrated by critics and audiences alike as a musical we very much need on Broadway right now. Leo Frank (played by Tony winner Ben Platt) is wrongly accused and convicted of the murder of a 13-year-old girl named Mary Phagan. Though the evidence points in other directions, antisemitism propels locals to seek vigilante justice against Frank. Parade is a harrowing true story of how a quiet man and his determined wife seek to clear his name.
Shucked
This season’s surprise (and much deserved) critical darling is the new musical comedy hit Shucked. With a country-inspired score by the Grammy-winning songwriting duo of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally and a book by Tony winner Robert Horn (Tootsie), Shucked takes us on the journey of a young woman named Maizy who is on a quest to save her small rural community when their cash crop (corn) begins to fail. Comedy and romance propel her incredible story in one of this season’s must-see musical comedies.
& Juliet
William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet ended in needless tragedy, with the central characters killing themselves for love. But did it have to end that way? The jukebox musical & Juliet imagines what might have happened if Juliet had chosen to live and takes us on a journey into her much more hopeful future after flipping the script. & Juliet stars Lorna Courtney, Stark Sands, and Betsy Wolfe in a high-octane show brimming with a playlist of famous pop anthems penned by the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist of this century.
Life of Pi
An evening of spectacular theater artistry, including breathtaking puppetry and awe-inspiring special effects, Lolita Chakrabarti’s stage adaption of Yann Martel’s novel Life of Pi has audiences gobsmacked. Pi is the victim of a terrible shipwreck and finds himself sharing a lifeboat with a menagerie of animals including a Bengal tiger, an orangutan, a zebra, and a hyena. A truly remarkable story of hope, faith and perseverance, Life of Pi appeals to every generation.
Good Night, Oscar
Oscar Levant was, at one time, one of our nation’s most beloved musicians and a favorite talk show guest who was particularly known for the surprise twists and turns he brought to his television interviews. In Good Night, Oscar we witness Levant’s live-wire unpredictability when he makes an infamous appearance on The Jack Paar Show. Emmy winner Sean Hayes (Will & Grace) stars as the titular personality in a tour-de-force performance that cannot be missed!
A Doll’s House
Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain (The Eyes of Tammy Faye) makes her triumphant return to Broadway as Nora in an all-new revival of Henrik Ibsen’s time-honored classic A Doll’s House. Nora is tired of the status quo of her life as a housewife and mother in 19th century Norway and begins to seek out a life outside the confines of her position.
Fat Ham
James Ijames’ Pulitzer Prize-winning comedic play Fat Ham makes its Broadway premiere this season. Taking a hilarious spin on William Shakespeare’s Hamlet by setting the action at a family barbecue, the playwright introduces us to Juicy (Marcel Spears), a queer college kid living in the South. Suddenly, the ghost of his father shows up and wants Juicy to avenge his murder. A sensitive kid filled with self doubt, Juicy really isn’t into the idea of revenge.
Get Your Groove On: Shows that Feature High-Energy Dance Sequences
Get Your Groove On: Shows that Feature High-Energy Dance Sequences
For some, it’s the songs that make a Broadway musical fly. For others, it’s the performers that make a show sparkle. Others may get caught up in the spectacle, illusion, and stage magic. One thing we all cannot help to be amazed by when seeing a Broadway musical is the choreography. That jolt of sublime adrenaline one feels when witnessing an expertly choreographed and executed high energy dance scene is nonpareil. Fortunately, many shows currently running on Broadway offer just such dance moments!
The original Broadway production of Chicago was directed and choreographed by the late, great Bob Fosse, so it should be no surprise to find dance overflowing at every turn in the long-running revival. Ann Reinking, a longtime dancer amongst Fosse’s favorites, won a Tony for choreographing this revival production, which opened in 1996. From the pulsating precision of the opening number “All That Jazz”, through the startling athleticism and verve in the “Hot Honey Rag”, dance is the driving force in this Kander and Ebb musical about murder and celebrity in the 1920s Windy City.
Dance hardly begins to explain what choreographer Christopher Wheeldon had achieved in the Broadway musical MJ. “Flight” would be a better word. As the story of pop star Michael Jackson’s life unfolds onstage, Wheeldon keeps the action practically airborne, with startling choreography that seems to defy gravity. In such songs as “Beat It”, “Smooth Criminal” and “Billie Jean”, Wheeldon’s Tony Award-winning work keeps audiences gasping with amazement.
Some Like It Hot boasts some of the most joyous choreography currently on Broadway. And why wouldn’t it? Tony Award-winning choreographer Casey Nicholaw has become the “go to” guru of dance where musical comedy is concerned. Watch the stage burst with crackling energy as the dancers take on the musical’s relentlessly exuberant title song! The musical, about two male musicians pretending to be women in order to escape being murdered by a gangster, lends itself perfectly to old-fashioned musical comedy fun. The dancing offers that extra shot of adrenaline to send it over the top! Some Like it Hot’s final performance will be December 30th, so don’t miss your chance to see it before it’s gone!
With a musical that boasts one pop song after another (numbering well into the 40s), is it any wonder that Moulin Rouge! is a musical with more than its share of dance? Choreographer Sonya Tayeh won a Tony for her work staging inventive dances for such numbers as “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”, “Lady Marmalade”, “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend”, “Firework”, and “Roxanne”. As a love story plays out at the famous nightclub in Bohemian Paris, there is much to dance about, with the can-can, tango, and myriad other styles employed.
Jennifer Weber’s choreography for the jukebox musical & Juliet is definitely dynamic, sending this musical that imagines a new end for Shakespeare’s favorite heroine into the stratosphere. Act II’s “Problem/Can’t Feel My Face” has audiences marveling at how Weber deepens our understanding of Juliet’s romantic dilemmas as we witness her express her conflicted emotions through dance.
Okay, The Book of Mormon probably isn’t the first show you might think of when it comes to dance. There is more than enough humor and melody to keep us entertained. But it would be an oversight not to celebrate the humor-infused choreography of Casey Nicholaw. Of particular note is a hilarious dance highlight of the show: “Turn it Off”. An upbeat ditty that is a celebration of self-denial and emotional repression, the song is delivered with an energetic tap dance, ironically juxtaposed against the number’s frustratingly puritanical themes.
July 2023: Top Broadway Shows to See this Month
July 2023: Top Broadway Shows to See this Month
By Mark A. Robinson
Here we are in the dead of summer: the sun is blazing, the air conditioners are cranking, and we are all looking for a chance to relax in the cool and be entertained. Fortunately, Broadway is always full of a variety of entertainment options and these terrific shows are all ensconced inside air-conditioned theaters. Here are some of the hottest Broadway shows to see this month as you try to beat the heat.
Wicked
With all the excitement building for the Wicked films that are in the works, it is high time to relive the thrill of the Broadway production that started it all. We all know the story of The Wizard of Oz, but Wicked gives us the story of what happened before Dorothy came skipping down the The Yellow Brick Road through a different angle. Glinda – a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, and Elphaba – a misunderstood outcast born with emerald-green skin, became the best of friends until life forced them into very different directions, deeming one The Good Witch and the other The Wicked Witch of the West. A musical brimming with powerful music (by composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz), Wicked is a testament to the power of friendship and a celebration of female empowerment.
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
Even as we simply say the name “Neil Diamond,” we cannot help but break into a rousing chorus of “Sweet Caroline.” Diamond’s songs have become an integral part of the American songbook. A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical is a biographical musical that tells the story of the titular artist by incorporating his parade of hits into a jukebox musical that reveals his trials and tribulations on his rise to pop stardom. You’ll come to the theater knowing the songs, but you’ll leave with a thrilling understanding of how those songs evolved and worked their way into America’s hearts.
Grey House
Are you looking for a theatergoing experience that goes against the norm? Are you a fan of having your senses heightened with a little terror? This summer, there is a play running on Broadway that is guaranteed to make your hair stand on end. Grey House, a new play by Levi Holloway, tells the story of a couple who are forced to wait out a blizzard in a remote house when their car crashes. Their hosts are eager to help (perhaps over eager), but as hours slip into days, the couple begins to question who their hosts actually are and what is happening around them. Two-time Tony Award winner Laurie Metcalf stars, along with Emmy Award winner Tatiana Maslany.
The Cottage
Star of stage and television Jason Alexander (Seinfeld) directs an ensemble cast that includes Eric McCormack (Will & Grace), Alex Moffat (Saturday Night Live), and Broadway favorites Laura Bell Bundy and Lilli Cooper in Sandy Rustin’s new comedy The Cottage. Set in the English countryside in 1923, The Cottage is billed as “a tale of sex, betrayal and desire.” Will murder happen when a woman decides to reveal the affair she’s been having to both her husband and to her lover’s wife? As the secrets and betrayals unravel, so do the laughs. Whatever the outcome, there are plenty of entertaining twists and turns along the way.
& Juliet
Who didn’t read William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in high school and mourn the tragic ending of its teenage lovers? Who didn’t come away from that experience without thinking, “This could have ended so much happier?” The new musical & Juliet reimagines that outcome, taking its central heroine on a journey where her future is hopeful and full of possibility. & Juliet is a jukebox musical with heart, humor, and a parade of favorite hit pop songs that serve as the basis for a tale that is both empowering and inspiring.
Here Lies Love
An eagerly anticipated musical of the summer of ‘23 is the Broadway berth of Here Lies Love. Academy, Grammy and Tony Award winner David Byrne and Grammy winner Fatboy Slim have concocted a musical, cleverly unfolding in a dance club, that spotlights Filipina First Lady Imelda Marcos’s rise to power (and her ultimate fall). What makes this musical such a unique audience experience is that ticket buyers have two choices: they can sit in traditional theater seats in the Mezzanine and watch as the show unfolds, or they can immerse themselves in the experience by standing on the club’s dance floor, following the action as it moves throughout the theatre.
Celebrities Behind the Scenes on Broadway
Celebrities Behind the Scenes on Broadway
By Mark A. Robinson
We often celebrate the celebrities that appear in Broadway plays and musicals. And why not? There is much to get excited about when a bonafide star treads the boards. But what about the celebs that are involved behind the scenes: writing, directing and producing live theater? Currently, Broadway offers many productions where the stars are shining in roles that are less well known. Here are some of the exciting names bringing art to audiences in the Big Apple.
Mariah Carey – Producer, Some Like it Hot
You would have to live under a rock for the past three decades if you haven’t heard the name of pop music sensation Mariah Carey. The artist who gave us such hits as “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” “Vision of Love,” “Love Takes Time,” “Emotions” and a parade of others, is trying on a new hat: Broadway producer! Carey is an investor in the hit musical Some Like It Hot, a sparkling comedy based on the film of the same name.
H.E.R. – Producer, Here Lies Love
Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson, known better by the acronym “H.E.R. (Having Everything Revealed),” is the five-time Grammy-winning R&B artist known for such hits as “Hard Place,” “I Can’t Breathe,” “Better Than I Imagined” and “Fight For You.” “Fight For You” was written for the film Judas and the Black Messiah, leading to an Academy Award for the artist. Now H.E.R. is trying her hand at producing a Broadway musical as part of the team behind the pop-disco experience Here Lies Love, which tells the story of Filipina first lady Imelda Marcos’ rise and fall from power.
Bob Gaudio – Producer, A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
For years, the Broadway stage lit up with the jukebox musical biography Jersey Boys, the story of the band Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Among the quartet of indelible voices that made up the pop group that gave us such hits as “December, 1963,” “Sherry” and “Rag Doll” was Bob Gaudio. Having had his own story ushered to the Broadway stage, Gaudio is now a part of the producing team that has brought another musician’s story to the Great White Way: A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, which tells the story of great American songwriter and performer Neil Diamond through his catalogue of songs.
Jason Alexander – Director, The Cottage
Comedic actor Jason Alexander became a household name in 1989 for his role on the television sitcom Seinfeld, playing the risible, kvetching sidekick George Costanza. Alexander received seven Emmy nominations for his work, but the accolade he took home in 1989 wasn’t an Emmy – it was a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for Jerome Robbins’ Broadway. Now he returns to the Great White Way, this time as director, applying his genius for comedic timing to the new Sandy Rustin play The Cottage. This hilarious new farce is a tale of sex, betrayal and love set in the English countryside in 1923.
Barry Manilow – Composer, Harmony
It is not hard to get excited about the forthcoming Broadway berth of new musical Harmony, with a score composed by Barry Manilow. Manilow is, of course, the composer-musician behind such pop standards as “Copacabana,” “Mandy,” “Can’t Smile Without You” and “Daybreak”. Harmony has been Manilow’s passion project for many years. After a successful Off-Broadway run, the new musical is coming to Broadway this fall. Set in the 1920s and 30s, Harmony tells the true story of an ensemble of six young men called The Comedian Harmonists, who took the world by storm with their blend of sophisticated close harmonies and uproarious stage antics.
Trey Parker and Matt Stone – Writers/Composers, The Book of Mormon
It’s hard to believe that the groundbreaking cartoon South Park had its television premiere 26 seasons ago in 1997. Its creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone imagined a colorful (and often twisted) world of quirky, unforgettable characters. Parker and Stone ultimately turned their talents toward writing a Broadway musical, coming up with the 2011 hit The Book of Mormon, an irreverent story about two Mormon missionaries in a remote African village. Here we are, over a decade later, still laughing at what Parker, Stone and The Book of Mormon have to offer.
Max Martin – Composer/Producer, & Juliet
Swedish record producer and songwriter Max Martin is the musical voice behind such pop standards as Britney Spears’ “…Baby One More Time,” the Backstreet Boys’ “I Want It That Way” and Katy Perry’s “I Kissed a Girl.” The list of number one songs goes on and on. Many of his hits now appear in the jukebox musical & Juliet, the new musical that came to Broadway this last season via London. Martin is also a producer of this exhilarating musical that flips the script and imagines a different ending for Juliet than what is commonly known from the Shakespearean tragedy.
David Byrne and Fatboy Slim – Composers, Here Lies Love
It’s a two-for-one celebrity experience at the musical Here Lies Love. The groundbreaking new musical about Filipina First Lady Imelda Marcos is set in a dance club, and has been described as “an ecstatic and dynamic party” by Time Out New York. Behind this immersive theatrical experience is the composing team of David Byrne and Fatboy Slim. Byrne is the singer-songwriter and founding member of the new wave band Talking Heads, as well as a Tony, Oscar, and Grammy Award winner. Fatboy Slim is a Grammy-winning performer who rose to fame as a D.J., record producer, and for his work with the indie music band, the Housemartins.
June 2023: Top Broadway Shows to See this Month
June 2023: Top Broadway Shows to See this Month
By Mark A. Robinson
As the iconic Broadway showtune from the musical Carousel asserts, “June is bustin’ out all over,” and what better way to celebrate this time of year than with a trip to see a Broadway show? After all, June is the month of the Tony Awards, Broadway’s biggest night! The Great White Way is bustling with theater events, concerts, and of course, performances of plays and musicals. Here are a handful of shows guaranteed to add to the excitement.
MJ
The music of Michael Jackson has been an enduring sensation for decades. The musician produced hit song after hit song, ultimately (and rightfully) claiming the title of “King of Pop.” MJ is a musical biography that celebrates the career and music of this legend, using the superstar’s canon of iconic songs to tell his story. MJ is an evening of pure electricity and stunning choreography that gives the impression that the performers are taking flight!
Once Upon a One More Time
It’s the jukebox musical that you’ve all been waiting for! Once Upon a One More Time features the hit songs of pop music diva Britney Spears. In a land far, far away and once upon a time, some of our favorite storybook characters take a break from living happily ever after to gather for a book club meeting, where they are introduced to a new tome: The Feminine Mystique. Will our heroines follow the paths laid out for them, or will they be inspired to rewrite their stories into something new and all their own?
Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Sometimes we just need a good laugh. If gut-busting laughter is the medicine you need this June, then Peter Pan Goes Wrong is definitely the show for you! When a theater company tries to put on a production of the classic J.M. Barrie tale of Peter Pan, it leads to a domino effect of disaster when literally anything that can go wrong, does go wrong!
The Best Broadway Shows for Teens in 2023
The Best Broadway Shows for Teens in 2023
Mark A. Robinson
2023 is shaping up to be an exciting year for seeing theater on Broadway. For teenagers, who make up an enthusiastic contingent of the audiences visiting the Great White Way, there are an abundance of theater-going choices that will appeal to that age group. We have curated a list of some of the best options of Broadway shows that are bound to excite that teenager in your life.
Kimberly Akimbo
A musical that is definitely out of the box, but one that will speak to teenagers everywhere is Kimberly Akimbo. Kimberly is a teenage girl who has an affliction that causes her to age at an exponential rate. As if high school isn’t hard enough, she is desperate to make friends and be included despite presenting like an older lady. To add to her woes, she is a member of a dysfunctional family that is involved in criminal activity. Anyone who is navigating their teenage years will identify with this character and her struggles to fit in.
Hamilton
There is a reason why Hamilton continues to be an enormous hit. It appeals to all generations, luring them back again and again to revisit Lin-Manuel Miranda’s spin on one of America’s most famous and controversial founding fathers. The high-octane score and brilliant staging remain as fresh as ever. Another generation of teens are bound to get caught up in the thrill. Why not learn a little bit about American history delivered in a revolutionary approach?
& Juliet
Most teenagers will encounter William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in their high school English classes so they will be prepped and ready for the new musical & Juliet that imagines a different ending to this tragedy. The musical imagines what could have happened if Juliet didn’t die and instead takes the reigns in her story and embraces life. The jukebox musical brims with pop hits including “Since U Been Gone,” “Roar,” “Baby One More Time,” “That’s The Way It Is,” “Larger Than Life” and “Can't Stop the Feeling.”
Hadestown
Greek mythology is another component of the high school English curriculum so many teens will recognize the characters of Orpheus, Eurydice, Persephone, Hermes and of course Hades. With a dystopian spin on these classic tales and a score that is a delightful mélange of jazz, blues, pop, rock, and folk music, Hadestown is an electric night of drama, romance and unconventional storytelling.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Teens are bowled over by the spectacle and romance of Moulin Rouge! The Musical based on the hit 2001 film directed by Baz Luhrmann. A Bohemian writer living in the Monmartre quarter of Paris finds himself falling in love with exotic Satine, the headliner at the world famous club The Moulin Rouge. One problem: Satine is engaged to a wealthy aristocrat of the nobility who will stop at nothing to keep her as his own. Moulin Rouge! The Musical is jam-packed with hit after hit of pop music songs all coming together in the jukebox musical of jukebox musicals!
Back to the Future
Teenager Marty McFly is a uniquely oddball teenager who spends most of his free time hanging out with a kooky scientist who has invented a time machine. When Marty is accidentally tossed back in time, he finds himself a contemporary of his parents when they were high school. Complications arise when Marty’s mother and father’s relationship is almost non-existent, and it is on their future son’s shoulders to bring the two together (and make sure that he is ultimately born). Back to the Future is a combination of comedy, science fiction, and romance inspired by the 1985 film of the same name.
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