Tickets For Tina:The Tina Turner Musical To Go On Sale This Saturday

That's right theatre fans. One of this season's most highly anticipated new shows will soon be available. Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, which has been playing to packed houses in London eight times a week at the Aldwych Theatre, will finally make it's Broadway debut this Fall. Previews are set to begin at the Lunt-Fontanne on October 12 with opening night scheduled for November 7.

The show, which features over twenty-two classic songs including "Proud Mary", "Let's Stay Together", "Better Be Good To Me", "Private Dancer", and "What's Love Got To Do With It", is directed by Phyllida Lloyd (Mamma Mia), and choreographed by Anthony van Laast (Sister Act), and has a book by Katori Hall (The Mountaintop).

Also recreating her Olivier Award winning performance as Ms. Turner, is Tony Award nominee Adrienne Warren (Shuffle Along). By the way, for those of you who want tickets to see Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, you are in luck, we sell it. We even sell the London production too. Get your tickets to see Tina: The Tina Turner Musical on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Until next time theatre fans.

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Broadway Revival Of Caroline Or Change To Open In April

2004. Quite an interesting year on Broadway. You had two monster hits in the form of Wicked and Boy From Oz, and two critically acclaimed musicals in the form of Avenue Q and Caroline or Change. Although technically you could put Avenue Q in the hit category, as it went on to have a successful run playing both on and Off-Broadway for over fifteen years.

Not bad for a show featuring a bunch of puppets. Oh and of course it went on to win the Tony Award for Best Musical of the Year. Now of those four shows that I mentioned, the only one I didn't see was Caroline or Change. Something I regret to this day, as I have been hearing from my friends and colleagues for years at how great it truly was. Cut to all these years later, and I will finally get to correct that mistake.

Caroline or Change, is set to begin previews at Studio 54 on March 13, 2020, with opening night scheduled for April 7. It was also announced, that reprising her Olivier Award winning performance as Caroline is actress Sharon D. Clarke. Tickets for the show are set to go on sale on November 11. Oh and did I mention that we will be selling them? Well we will. Get your tickets to see Caroline or Change on Broadway at Studio 54. Expect the show to be a big contender at next year's Tony Awards. Until next time theatre fans.

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New Musical Flying Over Sunset To Open On Broadway Next Spring

Quick question. What does Clare Booth Luce, Aldous Huxley, and Cary Grant all have in common? Give up? Well, if you guessed that they are all featured characters in the new LSD influenced musical Flying Over Sunset, then you would be right.

The new musical, which features music by Tony Award winner Tom Kitt (Next To Normal), lyrics by Tony Award nominee Michael Korie (Grey Gardens), and book and direction by Tony Award winner James Lapine (Falsettos), is set to begin previews at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre on March 12, 2020, with opening night scheduled for April 16.

By the way, this will be the first original musical to play at that theatre since Contact in 2000, which went on to win the Tony Award for Best Musical of the Year. Will lighting strike twice? We shall see. Now in case you are wondering who has been cast to play these three eccentric famous folks, you don't have to wonder any longer.

Playing the roles of playwright and diplomat Clare Booth Luce, writer Aldous Huxley, and Hollywood leading man Cary Grant, are a trio of Tony Award nominees in the form of Carmen Cusack (Bright Star), Harry Hadden-Paton (My Fair Lady), and Tony Yazbek (On The Town). Quite the cast don't you think? An on sale date for tickets has yet to be announced. Be sure to check this website for future updates. Get your tickets to see Flying Over Sunset on Broadway at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre. Until next time theatre fans.

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Slava's Snowshow To Return To Broadway This November

Working in the industry that I am in, we often get invited to a majority of the new shows. That way when people call us wanting to know what we think about the show, we can give them our honest opinion.Which brings me to today's blog. In December 2008, our staff was invited to a new show called Slava's Snowshow.

Now at the time, all I knew about the show was that it had premiered in Moscow in 1993, prior to a worldwide tour, including a very successful production Off-Broadway, that played for over a thousand performances. It also won the 1998 Olivier Award for Best Entertainment, the 2005 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience, and was nominated in 2009 for Best Special Theatrical Event, losing to EGOT winner Liza Minnelli.

Created and staged by Slava Polunin, who has been called one of the world's greatest clowns, Slava's Snowshow will begin previews at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on November 11, and play thru January 5.Now for those of you who want tickets to see the show, you are in luck. We sell it.Oh and just in case you were wondering, I loved the show. Get your tickets to see Slava's Snowshow on Broadway at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. Until next time theatre fans.

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Bob Dylan Musical Girl From The North Country To Open on Broadway In 2020

In the Fall of 2006, I saw a new musical based on the music of Bob Dylan called "The Times They Are a-Changin'. Now to be honest, I was really looking forward to it as the show's director Tony Award winner Twyla Tharp, was also the director and creator of Movin Out.

I loved that show. Of course it also helped that the show featured the music of my favorite songwriter Grammy and Tony Award winner Billy Joel. Now while I think Bob Dylan is one of the greatest songwriter's of all time, the story was not the greatest.

Plus being a writer myself, if the book is weak, it can really effect the show. No matter how great the music. Having said that, I am looking forward to seeing the latest Bob Dylan musical. Featuring direction and a book by Tony Award nominee and Olivier Award winner Conor McPherson (The Weir, The Seafarer), and over twenty classic Bob Dylan songs including "Like A Rolling Stone", "Make You Feel My Love", "Hurricane", "Forever Young", "Jokerman", Girl From The North Country is scheduled to begin previews at the Belasco Theatre on February 7, 2020, with opening night set for March 5.

Set in Duluth, Minnesota, during the height of the Great Depression, Girl From The North Country, tells the tale of the Laine family, owners of the local guesthouse, who's future is being threatened with foreclosure by the bank. An on sale date for tickets has yet to be announced. Be sure to check this website for future updates. Get your tickets to see Girl From The North Country on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre. Until next time theatre fans.

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A Christmas Carol To Play Limited Engagement In New York For The Holiday Season

I can't tell you how excited I am about this theatre fans. Why you ask? Well besides Thanksgiving, Christmas is my second favorite holiday of the year. Oh and of course Charles Dickens is one of my favorite author's of all time.

A Christmas Carol, based on the classic novel, is being adapted by Tony Award winner Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), and directed by Tony Award winner Matthew Warchus (Matilda), will begin performances at the Lyceum Theatre on November 7, with opening night scheduled for November 20.

Starring in the lead role of Ebenezer Scrooge is stage and screen star Campbell Scott (Noises Off, House of Cards). The show, which will play thru January 5, 2020, will feature over twelve beloved classic carol's including "Joy to the World," "Silent Night" and "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear." Tickets for the show are now on sale. Not only that, but we are selling it. Get your tickets to see A Christmas Carol on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre. Until next time theatre fans.

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The Lighting Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical To Open On Broadway

Now I'll be the first to admit that when it comes to the new show The Lighting Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, I am probably not their demographic. And that's o.k. After all, I'm not a big Disney fan either, and they've done pretty well despite what I think.

Based on the awarding winning Percy Jackson & the Olympians series by Rich Riordan, The Lighting Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, will play a limited engagement at the Longacre Theatre beginning on September 20, with opening night scheduled for October 16.

With a running time of two hours and five minutes, and featuring a cast of seven actor's portraying over forty-seven characters, The Lighting Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, is sure to be a highlight of the Fall Broadway season. Get your tickets to see the show The Lighting Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre. Until next time theatre fans.

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Slave Play To Begin Performances Next Month On Broadway

Slave Play? Hmmm. I wonder what it could be about? The show, which played a sold out critically acclaimed production at the New York Theatre Workshop, will play a seventeen week limited engagement at the John Golden Theatre on Broadway.

Written by Jeremy O.Harris, and directed by Robert O'Hara, both of which are making their Broadway debut, will begin previews on September 10, with opening night scheduled for October 6. So what is the show all about?

Well according to the show's website, "The old South lives on at the MacGregor Plantation—in the breeze, in the cotton fields...and in the crack of the whip. Fear and desire entwine as three couples navigate the complicated meaning of race, history, gender, and sexuality in 21st-century America."

Now that sounds like an interesting night in the theatre don't you think? By the way, for those of you who want tickets to see Slave Play, you have come to the right place. We sell it. Plus if you call now, you can get tickets to see the show at some amazing prices. Be advised that while this "Special Offer" is good thru November 3 only, it is for select seats, and as always subject to availability. Get your tickets to see Slave Play on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre. Until next time theatre fans.

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New Play The Sound Inside Starring Mary-Louise Parker To Open This Fall

In November 2003, I was at a major crossroads in my life. My job as a customer service supervisor was eliminated, and for the first time in a decade I was unemployed. My first thought was to find another job in my field. However, I decided that the time was now to take a little break from customer service to pursue another dream of mine. Also it helped that I had a few dollars in the bank to make that dream come true.

So I know what you're wondering? What does all of this have to do with today's blog? Well as it turns out, my dream was to work on a film. And luckily for me, I knew someone that could help with that. Less than a week after losing my job, I was in New Jersey working as a production assistant on the same set as Academy Award nominee Ed Harris, Zooey Deschanel, and Will Farrell. The movie? Winter Passing.

The writer and director? Adam Rapp. Who just happens to be the writer for The Sound Inside. O.K. O.K. enough about me and my dream job. The play, which mark's Mr. Rapp's Broadway debut, is set to begin previews at Studio 54 on September 14, with opening night scheduled for October 17. So what is The Sound Inside all about? Well I'll tell you. The Sound Inside, stars Ms. Parker as Yale professor and fiction writer Bella Baird, who while mentoring a gifted young writer, finds herself in a losing battle with cancer. Starring along side Tony and Emmy Award winner Mary-Louise Parker along side Will Hochman, who is making his Broadway debut.

The show, which is being directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer (The Band's Visit), premiered in 2018 at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, where it received outstanding reviews. Here's hoping the Broadway production is just as successful. By the way, for those of you who want tickets to see The Sound Inside, you have come to the right place. We sell it. Not only that, but at prices that can't be beat. Be advised that while this "Special Offer" is good thru January 12, 2020, it is for select seats, and as always subject to availability. Get your tickets to see The Sound Inside on Broadway at Studio 54. Until next time theatre fans.

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Diana A New Musical Based On The Life Of Princess Diana Headed To Broadway

Oh come on now. You knew it was going to happen eventually. Although to be honest, I always assumed it would have happened years ago. Diana, which had it's world premier at the La Jolla Playhouse this past April, is set to begin performances at the Longacre Theatre on March 2, 2020, with opening night scheduled for March 31.

The show, which takes place during her marriage to Prince Charles, as well as their eventual separation, is being directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley (Come From Away), and features a score and book by fellow Tony Award winners David Bryan and Joe DiPietro.

Now in case you have forgotten, those three gentleman scored a big hit ten years ago with Memphis, which went on to win four 2010 Tony Awards, including Best Musical of the Year. Here's hoping lighting strikes twice.Leading the cast as Princess Diana and Prince Charles are Jeanna de Waal and Roe Hartrampf. They will be joined by Erin Davie as Camilla Parker Bowles, and Tony Award winner Judy Kaye as Queen Elizabeth. An on sale date for the tickets has yet to be announced. Be sure to check out this website for further updates. Get your tickets to see Diana on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre. Until next time theatre fans.

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Customer Story

Today's customer story comes all the way from the "Lone Star" state. That's right. I am talking about the great state of Texas. Austin to be exact. Yesterday, I received a call from a travel agent who's client was planning a trip to New York next month, and wanted to see a couple of shows while they were here. Their choices?

Why none other than two of the most popular and successful shows of the past decade. That's right theatre fans. I am talking about none other than Hamilton and The Book of Mormon. Two great choices don't you think? So anyway, after finding out when they would be here, and what they wanted to see, I asked the agent the most important question of all.

How much did they want to spend? After all as you know Hamilton isn't exactly cheap. Thankfully I was able to find them excellent seats, and for a price that was lower than they were expecting. Not only that, but I got them great seats and prices for The Book of Mormon too.  So there you have it folks. Two fantastic shows, with amazing seats and some amazing prices to boot. Another satisfied customer. Will you be next?

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Broadway Meets Tennis

Now I know what you're thinking. Opening next Spring.....Wimbledon: The Musical. O.K. O.K. Just kidding. It was just announced that a trio of Broadway's finest are set to perform at this year's US Open Tennis Tournament. Performing at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on August 26 is Tony Award winner Ben Platt (Dear Evan Hansen), Tony Award winner Ali Stoker (Oklahoma), and Tony Award nominee Adrienne Warren (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical).

Platt, who is headlining the Opening Night Ceremony, will be followed by Stroker who will sing the National Anthem, and Warren who will sing "America The Beautiful", following the women's single finals. Quite the line-up of performers don't you think? By the way, for those of you want tickets to see these award winning performers do their thing in Flushing, Queens, you have come to the right place. We sell it. We even sell tickets to each and every match at the US Open. Get your tickets to see the 2019 US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Until next time sports fans.

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Sea Wall/A Life Reviews

That's right theatre fans. It's that time again. Time to celebrate another opening on the Great White Way. Last night, the new play Sea Wall/A Life, starring Jake Gyllenhall and Tom Sturridge opened at the Hudson Theatre on Broadway. Written by Nick Payne and Simon Stephens, and directed by Carrie Cracknell, Sea Wall/A Life is scheduled  to play thru September 29. So what did the critics have to say? Let's find out.

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Broadway Real Estate

Want to know where your favorite show is playing? Well good news theatre fans. Here is a list of every show on Broadway, including those shows that are set to open in the coming months. Oh and don't forget, that Applause sells tickets for each and every one of those shows too.

Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations
Imperial Theatre
249 West 45th Street

Aladdin
New Amsterdam Theatre
214 West 42nd Street

American Utopia
Hudson Theatre
First Preview: October 4
Opens: October 20
145 West 44th Street

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Closes October 27)
Stephen Sondheim Theatre
124 West 43rd Street

Beetlejuice
Winter Garden Theatre
1634 Broadway (between 50th and 51st Street)

Betrayal
Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre 
1st Preview: August 14
Opens: September 5
242 West 45th Street

The Book of Mormon
Eugene O'Neill Theatre
230 West 49th Street

Chicago
Ambassador Theatre
219 West 49th Street

Come From Away
Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
236 West 45th Street

Dear Evan Hansen
Music Box Theatre
239 West 45th Street

Derren Brown: Secret
Cort Theatre
1st Preview: September 6
Opens: September 15
138 West 48th Street 

Freestyle Love Supreme
Booth Theatre
1st Preview: September 13
Opens: October 2
222 West 45th Street 

Frozen
St. James Theatre
246 West 44th Street

Girl From The North Country
Belasco Theatre
First Preview: February 7, 2020
Opens: March 5, 2020
111 West 44th Street

Hadestown
Walter Kerr Theatre
219 West 48th Street

Hamilton
Richard Rodgers
226 West 46th Street

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Lyric Theatre
213 West 42nd Street

Grand Horizons
Hayes Theatre
First Preview: December 20
Opens: January 23, 2020
240 W 44th Street 

The Great Society
Vivian Beaumont Theatre
First Preview: September 6
50 Lincoln Center Plaza #1

The Height of the Storm
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
First Preview: September 10
Opens: October 6
261 West 47th Street

The Illusionists - Magic of the Holiday's
Neil Simon Theatre
First Preview: November 19
Closes: January 5, 2020

The Inheritence
Barrymore Theatre
First Preview: September 27
Opens: November 17
243 W 47th Street

Jagged Little Pill
Broadhurst Theatre
First Preview: November 3
Opens: December 5
235 West 44th Street

Linda Vista
Hayes Theatre
First Preview: September 19
Opens: TBA
240 West 44th Street

The Lion King
Minskoff Theatre
200 West 45th Street

Mean Girls
August Wilson Theatre
245 West 52nd Street

Moulin Rouge
Al Hirshfeld Theatre
302 West 45th Street

My Name Is Lucy Barton
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
First Preview: January 6, 2020
Opens: January 15, 2020
262 West 47th Street

Oklahoma
Circle In The Square Theatre
235 West 50th Street

The Phantom of the Opera
Majestic Theatre
245 West 45th Street

The Rose Tattoo
American Airlines Theatre
First Preview: September 19
Opens: October 15
227 W 42nd Street

Sea Wall/A Life
Hudson Theatre
145 West 44th Street

Six
Brooks Atkinson Theatre
First Preview: February 13, 2020
Opens: March 12, 2020
256 West 47th Street

Slave Play
Golden Theatre
First Preview: September 10
Opens: October 6
252 West 45th Street

The Sound Inside
Studio 54
First Preview: September 14
Opens: October 17
254 West 54th Street 

Take Me Out
Hayes Theatre
First Preview: March 31, 2020
Opens: April 23, 2020
240 W 44th Street

Tina
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
First Preview: October 12
Opens: November 7
205 West 46th Street

To Kill A Mockingbird
Shubert Theatre
225 West 44th Street

Tootsie
Marquis Theatre
1535 Broadway (between 45th and 46th Street)

Waitress (Closes January 5, 2020)
Brooks Atkinson Theatre
256 West 47th Street

West Side Story
Broadway Theatre
First Preview: December 10
Opens: February 6, 2020
1681 Broadway (between 52nd and 53rd Street) 

Wicked
Gershwin Theatre
222 West 51st Street

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The Illusionists Headed Back To Broadway This November

Heading back to the Great White Way for an unprecedented fifth time is The Illusionists. The show, which played it's first Broadway engagement in 2014, will begin performances at the Neil Simon Theatre on November 29, where it will play thru January 5, 2020.

Now while I was a huge magic fan growing up, I wasn't sure if I was going to like it when I saw it in 2016 at the Palace Theatre. Boy was I wrong. What a " Magical" night in the theatre. O.K. I know. That was super cheesy. What can I say? I loved it. Tickets for the 2019-2020 engagement are set to go on sale on August 19. Not only that, but we are selling it. Get your tickets to see The Illusionists on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre. Until next time magic fans.


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Rock Of Ages Now On Sale Thru January 2020

I can't tell you how excited I am by this news theater fans. Although truth be told, I actually predicted this months ago when the show was first announced. Rock of Ages, which was scheduled to ran thru October 6 at New World Stages, is now on sale thru January 12, 2020.

Now I know what you are thinking. How could I be so sure that the show would extend? Well first of all, most shows that announce a limited engagement, usually end up extending anyway. Unless of course it's a show with a major star, in which case it runs anywhere from twelve to sixteen weeks.

The second reason is because the show had a huge fan base when it first opened in the same venue eleven years ago. That production if I recall was also a limited run, and ended up transferring to Broadway where it was nominated for five 2009 Tony Awards including Best Musical of the Year, and played for a total of 22 previews and 2,328 performances. And third, I love the show, and if I'm being honest I want the show to last for a long, long time.

By the way, for those of you who want to see the show, you are in luck. We sell it. Plus if you call right now, you can get tickets to see Rock of Ages at prices that can't be beat. Be advised that while this "Special Offer" is good thru October 6, it is for select seats only, and as always, subject to availability. Get your tickets to see Rock of Ages Off-Broadway at New World Stages. Until next time theatre fans.

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