Musician and Record Producer Quincy Jones Passes Away at 91
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Grammy Award winner Quincy Jones. Born March 14, 1933, Jones passed away on November 3, 2024 at 91. Throughout his career, the musician and record producer won 28 Grammy Awards for his many contributions to jazz and pop music.
BACK TO THE FUTURE Announces Closing Date
The end is near for BACK TO THE FUTURE – The Musical. BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Olivier Award-winning Best Musical which has sold $244 million and 2.9 million tickets (Broadway, London, North American Tour) will play its final Broadway performance in January 2025.
Review: THE MUSICAL CATCH ME IF YOU CAN in Japan
The Musical Catch Me if You Can : The musical adaptation of the classic film directed by Steven Spielberg, which starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks and garnered widespread acclaim. In Japan, it was performed in 2022, starring Hikaru Iwamoto, and directed by Ikko Ueda. The stylish choreography and memorable singing received garnered great praise. Following its original run, Hikaru reprises his role as the genius con artist Frank, showcasing his impressive singing, dancing, and acting skills. Eisaku Yoshida, a mainstay of Japanese television and film, continues in his role as the FBI agent Hanratty, who is determined to catch Frank.
公"レポート:ミュージカル『キャッチ・ミー・イフ・ユー・キャン』
ミュージカル『キャッチ·ミー·イフ·ユー·キャン』:スティーヴン·スピルバーグ監督、レオナルド·ディカプリオやトム·ハンクスが出演し話題となった名作映画のミュージカル版。2011年にブロードウェイに進出し、トニー賞で主演男優賞を受賞、計3部門にノミネートされるなど高い評価を得ている。日本では2022年に岩本照(Snow Man) 主演で上演され、演出の上田一豪が描くスタイリッシュなダンス・心に残る歌唱で大好評を博した。初演に続き主役の天才詐欺師フランクを演じるのは岩本照。確かな歌・ダンス・演技力を魅せる。フランクを追うFBI捜査官ハンラティは、日本のドラマ·映画界には欠かせない吉田栄作が続投。