Glory Days, a new musical by Nick Blaemire (Music and Lyrics) and James Gardiner (Book) opened Tuesday, May 6, 6:45PM at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street, NYC). Previews began on Tuesday, April 22.
Glory Days received its world premiere at DC's Signature Theatre (January 2008) in a sold-out, critically-lauded production, directed by Signature Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer (Broadway's Putting It Together), who recreates his staging for Broadway. Glory Days marks Signature's first direct-to-Broadway transfer.
The production features the acclaimed Signature cast: Steven Booth (Will), Andrew C. Call (Andy), Adam Halpin (Skip), and Jesse JP Johnson (Jack). Glory Days marks the Broadway debuts for Booth, Halpin and Johnson.
Glory Days is the story of four best friends who reunite one year after high school graduation, only to find out how much they have grown apart. As they attempt to understand each other's differences, they soon realize that nothing can compare to the Glory Days of high school when life was simpler. At 23, Nick Blaemire (Music and Lyrics) is making his Broadway debut this season both as a songwriter with Glory Days and as a performer in the ensemble of Cry-Baby. James Gardiner (Book), 24, is making his debut as a book writer with Glory Days.
Led by director Eric Schaeffer, the creative team also includes James Kronzer (scenic design), Sasha Ludwig-Siegel (costume design), Mark Lanks (lighting design) and Peter Hylenski (sound design). Vocal arrangements are by Nick Blaemire and Jesse Vargas. Music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations are by Jesse Vargas.
Glory Days is produced by John O'Boyle, Ricky Stevens, Richard E. Leopold and Lizzie Leopold, Max Productions, Alan Mingo, Jr. and Broadway Across America in association with Signature Theatre.
Photos by Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.
Theatre Marquee for the Opening Night Performance of Glory Days at Circle in the Square Theatre
Theatre Marquee for the Opening Night Performance of Glory Days at Circle in the Square Theatre
Theatre Marquee for the Opening Night Performance of Glory Days at Circle in the Square Theatre
Theatre Marquee for the Opening Night Performance of Glory Days at Circle in the Square Theatre
Nick Blaemire and James Gardiner
Nick Blaemire and James Gardiner
Nick Blaemire and James Gardiner
Zac Brian, Kilberg Spitunilc, Ryan Wax Kinson, and Nick Blaemire
Rob Ashford
Rob Ashford
Ashley Brown
Ashley Brown
Ashley Brown
Ashley Brown
Ashley Brown and Brad Haak
Ashley Brown and Brad Haak
Kathie Lee Gifford
Kathie Lee Gifford
Kathie Lee Gifford
Kathie Lee Gifford
Eric Schaeffer and Kathie Lee Gifford
Eric Schaeffer and Kathie Lee Gifford
Nick Blaemire, Eric Schaeffer, Kathie Lee Gifford, and James Gardiner
Nick Blaemire, Eric Schaeffer, Kathie Lee Gifford, and James Gardiner
Gavin Lee
Gavin Lee and Emily Harvey
Gavin Lee and Emily Harvey
Ashley Brown and Gavin Lee
Ashley Brown and Gavin Lee
Rebecca Luker
Rebecca Luker
Rebecca Luker
Rebecca Luker and George Dvorsky
Eric Schaeffer
Eric Schaeffer
Nick Blaemire, Eric Schaeffer, and James Gardiner
Theatre Marquee for the Opening Night Performance of Glory Days at Circle in the Square Theatre
