RAIN to Play Final Performance on Broadway 7/31by BWW
News Desk - July 31, 2011The 2011 Drama Desk Award winning production of Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles on Broadway will play its final performance on Broadway Sunday, July 31, 2011 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W 47th St) after 8 previews and 300 regular performances, as the company heads to South Africa to bring the music of the Beatles to Johannesburg. After opening October 26, 2010 at the Neil Simon theatre for an 13 week limited engagement, RAIN recouped its initial $2 million investment in just seven weeks. The show re-opened by popular demand at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on February 8, 2011, grossed $8.75 million, and has been igniting crowds nightly ever since.
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RAIN to Play Final Performance on Broadway 7/31by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2011The 2011 Drama Desk Award winning production of Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles on Broadway will play its final performance on Broadway Sunday, July 31, 2011 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W 47th St) after 8 previews and 300 regular performances, as the company heads to South Africa to bring the music of the Beatles to Johannesburg. After opening October 26, 2010 at the Neil Simon theatre for an 13 week limited engagement, RAIN recouped its initial $2 million investment in just seven weeks. The show re-opened by popular demand at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on February 8, 2011, grossed $8.75 million, and has been igniting crowds nightly ever since.
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RAIN to Close on Broadway September 4by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2011There are now just 11 weeks left to see the concert event of the summer! The 2011 Drama Desk Award winning production of Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles on Broadway will play its final performance on Broadway Sunday, September 4, 2011 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W 47th St) after 8 previews and 341 regular performances. After opening October 26, 2010 at the Neil Simon theatre for a rockin' 13 week limited engagement where RAIN recouped its initial $2 million investment in only seven weeks, the show re-opened by popular demand at the Brooks Atkinson theatre beginning performances February 8, 2011.
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Photos: RAIN Honors The Actor's Fundby Genevieve Rafter Keddy - March 28, 2011RAIN cast members Steve Landes, Joey Curatolo, Joe Bithorn and Ralph Castelli honored The Actor's Fund in a special performance last night, March 27. Proceeds from the added performance got directly to The Actor's Fun to aid entertainment people in need. The Actors Fund is a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment. The Fund is a safety net, providing programs and services for those who are in need, crisis or transition. (more...)
Photo Coverage: ROCK OF AGES Re-Opens at Helen Hayes!by Peter James Zielinski - March 25, 2011After a breif hiatus, ROCK OF AGES re-opened at the Helen Hayes Theatre on Broadway last night, March 24. The five-time Tony Award nominated musical played its final performance at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Sunday, January 9, 2011. The production moved houses to make way for RAIN, which had to vacate it's home at the Neil Simon Theatre to accommodate Catch Me If You Can. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the curtain call and brings you photo coverage below! (more...)
New Block of RAIN Tickets Available; Booking Through January 2012!by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2011The producers of RAIN - A Tribute to The Beatles On Broadway announced today that a new block of tickets is now on sale for the hit show, currently playing at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). Tickets for RAIN range from $25 - $120 (including a $1.50 facility fee) and can be purchased by visiting the Brooks Atkinson box office (256 W 47th St), online at www.Ticketmaster.com, or calling 877-250-2929. The performance schedule is as follows: Tuesday at 7PM; Wednesday through Saturday at 8PM with a 2pm matinee on Wednesday and Saturday; Sunday at 3PM. Although RAIN is an open-ended engagement on Broadway, tickets are now on sale through January 1, 2012. (more...)
WLIW21 To Rebroadcast RAIN With Original Cast 3/19-20by BWW
News Desk - March 20, 2011New York metro area public television station WLIW21 will re-broadcast their special premiere presentation of the acclaimed Beatles concert RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles on Saturday, March 19th at 10PM with an encore on Sunday, March 20th at 7:30PM. (more...)
WLIW21 To Rebroadcast RAIN With Original Cast 3/19-20by BWW
News Desk - March 19, 2011New York metro area public television station WLIW21 will re-broadcast their special premiere presentation of the acclaimed Beatles concert RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles on Saturday, March 19th at 10PM with an encore on Sunday, March 20th at 7:30PM. (more...)
WLIW21 To Rebroadcast RAIN With Original Cast 3/19-20by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2011New York metro area public television station WLIW21 will re-broadcast their special premiere presentation of the acclaimed Beatles concert RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles on Saturday, March 19th at 10PM with an encore on Sunday, March 20th at 7:30PM. (more...)
RAIN A Tribute to the Beatles Returns to Chicago Thru 2/13by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2011Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the return of the internationally-acclaimed Beatles concert, RAIN – A Tribute To The Beatles, live at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph) for a limited one week engagement February 8 – 13, 2011. (more...)
RAIN Re-opens on Broadway Today, Feb 8thby BWW News Desk - February 8, 2011Due to overwhelming demand, Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles On Broadway, re-opens at the Brooks Atkinson theatre for an extended run on Broadway after a rocking 13 week engagement at the Neil Simon Theatre where RAIN recouped its initial investment in only seven weeks. (more...)
RAIN Performs On Good Morning America 2/7by BWW
News Desk - February 7, 2011On February 7, 1964, The Beatles were greeted by a sea of screaming American fans at J.F.K. as they took their first steps onto U.S. soil ushering in the era of Beatlemania. (more...)
RAIN Performs On Good Morning America 2/7by BWW News Desk - February 3, 2011On February 7, 1964, The Beatles were greeted by a sea of screaming American fans at J.F.K. as they took their first steps onto U.S. soil ushering in the era of Beatlemania. (more...)
RAIN Re-opens on Broadway Feb 8thby BWW News Desk - January 27, 2011Due to overwhelming demand, Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles On Broadway, re-opens at the Brooks Atkinson theatre for an extended run on Broadway after a rocking 13 week engagement at the Neil Simon Theatre where RAIN recouped its initial investment in only seven weeks. (more...)
RAIN Recoups Initial Investment on Broadway; Adds Holiday Showsby BWW News Desk - December 27, 2010The producers of RAIN - A Tribute to The Beatles On Broadway announced today that it has recouped its initial investment of $2 million in seven weeks. Additionally, due to overwhelming demand RAIN has added three special holiday performances on Tuesday, December 28th at 2pm, Friday, December 31st at 2pm and Saturday, January 1st at 2pm. RAIN, which opened on October 26, 2010 at the Neil Simon Theatre will play its final performance there on January 15, 2010 before reopening at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W. 47th Street) on February 8, 2011. (more...)
8 Days A Week With The Cast of RAIN- Day Eightby BWW News Desk - December 14, 2010Broadwayworld has joined with the cast of Rain- A Beatles Tribute for our new "8 Days A Week" feature. Each day for eight days Joe Bithorn, Joey Curatolo, Steve Landes, and Ralph Castelli of Rain will answer one question about what The Beatles mean to them. (more...)
RAIN A Tribute to the Beatles Returns to Chicagoby BWW News Desk - December 13, 2010Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the return of the internationally-acclaimed Beatles concert, RAIN – A Tribute To The Beatles, live at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph) for a limited one week engagement February 8 – 13, 2011. (more...)
8 Days A Week With The Cast of RAIN- Day Sevenby Gabrielle Sierra - December 9, 2010Broadwayworld has joined with the cast of Rain- A Beatles Tribute for our new "8 Days A Week" feature. (more...)
8 Days A Week With The Cast of RAIN- Day Sixby BWW News Desk - December 8, 2010Broadwayworld has joined with the cast of Rain- A Beatles Tribute for our new "8 Days A Week" feature. (more...)
Photo Flash: Donald Trump Visits RAINby BWW News Desk - December 8, 2010The cast of Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles received a special visit from Donald Trump this week. RAIN is currently performing to packed houses at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52 Street now through January 9th. Together longer than The Beatles themselves, RAIN has mastered every song, gesture and nuance of the legendary foursome, delivering a totally live, note-for-note performance that's as infectious as it is transporting. From the early hits to later classics that The Beatles never got the chance to play live, this adoring tribute will take you back to a time when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friends! For tickets go to www.ticketmaster.com or call 877-250-2929. (more...)
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