Rehearsals Kick Off Next Week for Broadway's SHUFFLE ALONG, Starring Audra McDonald
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 15, 2016
A friendly reminder! Rehearsals begin on Monday, January 18th for Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, a new production that presents both the 1921 musical itself, and additionally details the events that catalyzed the songwriting team of Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake, and librettists F.E. Miller and Aubrey Lyles to create this ground-breaking work. SHUFFLE ALONG will star six-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald, Tony Award-winners Brian Stokes Mitchell and Billy Porter, and Tony Award-nominees Brandon Victor Dixon and Joshua Henry.
STAGE TUBE: SHUFFLE ALONG's George C. Wolfe on the Footnote of 1921
by Nicole Rosky
- Dec 18, 2015
The show marks a reunion for legendary tap dancer and choreographer Savion Glover and director George C. Wolfe, who first worked together in Broadway's JELLY'S LAST JAM. In the preview below, Wolfe chats about what fascinates him about the subject matter.
Audra McDonald-Led SHUFFLE ALONG Shifts Spring Opening to April 28
by Nicole Rosky
- Dec 9, 2015
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed has shifted its spring performance schedule. Instead of opening on April 21, 2016, the show will now open on April 28, with previews beginning on March 15.
Audra McDonald Will Take 3 Months Away from SHUFFLE ALONG in Summer 2016
by Nicole Rosky
- Sep 15, 2015
BroadwayWorld has just learned that six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, who will star next spring in Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, will take a break from the show next summer. An official show rep commented: 'Due to a pre-existing commitment, Audra McDonald will not appear in Shuffle Along from Tuesday, June 21 to Sunday, September 25, 2016. Miss McDonald will return to Shuffle Along beginning Tuesday, September 27 and is currently contracted to stay with the production through Sunday, June 11, 2017.'
J.L. Williams to Star in Tap Soul Productions Revue in November
by Tyler Peterson
- Jul 27, 2015
Tap Soul Productions will present 'Show Me the TAP...Show Me the SOUL!” an original tap dance and soul music revue, opening “Black Friday” weekend November 27th thru November 29th, 2015 at the Hudson Guild Theatre 441 west 26th Street New York, NY 10001.
Jarran Muse Set for SOMETHIN' Jazz Club 11/24
by Anna Bencivengo
- Oct 1, 2014
Tap Soul Productions presents 'What's Going On with Jarran Muse' at SOMETHIN' Jazz Club 212 east 52nd Street NY,NY 10022 Monday November 24th at 7pm.
SHOW ME THE TAP! SHOW ME THE SOUL! Set for Red Door, 9/28
by Tyler Peterson
- Aug 29, 2014
Tap Soul Productions in collaboration with Acute Inflections present the concert version of the new tap dance musical "Show me the TAP! Show me the SOUL!" at Red Door 140 west 24th Street NY, NY 10011 Sunday September 28th at 7PM.
Photo Flash: Jazz at Lincoln Center/City Center's COTTON CLUB PARADE!
by Kelsey Denette
- Nov 19, 2011
With Duke Ellington's music as the centerpiece, Cotton Club Parade reimagines one of the composer's Cotton Club floor shows. Ellington and his orchestra began a four-year residency at the Club in 1927 and continued making guest appearances throughout the 1930s. Legendary performers such as the Nicholas Brothers, Bessie Smith, Ethel Waters, Snake Hips Tucker, Peg Leg Bates and a 16-year old Lena Horne all performed at the Club.
Photo Coverage: FELA! Meets the Press
by Eddie Varley
- Sep 28, 2009
Tony winning director and choreographer Bill T. Jones welcomed the press on Wednesday, September 23 to Theater A at 37 Arts as he introduced his Fela! cast, including stars Sahr Ngaujah, Kevin Mambo, Tony winner Lillias White, and the always stunning Saycon Sengbloh.
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