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BWW TV Flashback: Opening Night of COME FLY AWAY!

COME FLY AWAY will conclude its Broadway run on Sunday, September 5 at the Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway at 46th Street) after 26 previews and 187 regular performances. Conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp and featuring vocals by Frank Sinatra, COME FLY AWAY will launch a national tour in May, 2011 in Chicago. More details on this extensive, multi-city national tour will be announced at a later date. (more...)

COME FLY AWAY to Close September 5

The critically acclaimed Broadway musical COME FLY AWAY will conclude its Broadway run on Sunday, September 5 at the Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway at 46th Street) after 26 previews and 187 regular performances. Conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp and featuring vocals by Frank Sinatra, COME FLY AWAY will launch a national tour in May, 2011 in Chicago. More details on this extensive, multi-city national tour will be announced at a later date. (more...)

SEAT YOURSELF For Bway/SD's 2010-2011 Season 7/31

Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation invites all theatre-lovers to JOIN US for a SEAT YOURSELF event at the SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE (1100 3rd Avenue, 3rd and B Street) this SATURDAY, JULY 31, from 10AM til NOON to select your own seat locations for our 34th Season of great theatre with a variety of choices for all audiences. (more...)

SEAT YOURSELF For Bway/SD's 2010-2011 Season 7/31

Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation invites all theatre-lovers to JOIN US for a SEAT YOURSELF event at the SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE (1100 3rd Avenue, 3rd and B Street) this SATURDAY, JULY 31, from 10AM til NOON to select your own seat locations for our 34th Season of great theatre with a variety of choices for all audiences. (more...)

COME FLY AWAY to Close September 5

The critically acclaimed Broadway musical COME FLY AWAY will conclude its Broadway run on Sunday, September 5 at the Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway at 46th Street) after 26 previews and 187 regular performances. Conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp and featuring vocals by Frank Sinatra, COME FLY AWAY will launch a national tour in May, 2011 in Chicago. More details on this extensive, multi-city national tour will be announced at a later date. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: COME FLY AWAY Performs on SYTYCD!

The critically acclaimed new Broadway musical COME FLY AWAY was be featured on the FOX television program "So You Think You Can Dance" yesterday, June 17th. Tony Award nominees Karine Plantadit and Keith Roberts (nominated for Movin' Out) performed the show stopping number "That's Life" during the program's first live results show of the season, which aired nationally at 9pm (8pm central). (more...)

Usher Joins COME FLY AWAY for Tonight's SYTYCD Broadcast

On tonight's live results show for 'So You Think You Can Dance', Karine Plantadit and Keith Roberts from Broadway's COME FLY AWAY; and Pop superstar, Usher will perform at 9:00 pm ET on FOX.On tonight's live results show for 'So You Think You Can Dance', Usher will join Karine Plantadit and Keith Roberts from Broadway's COME FLY AWAY (previously announced); in the lineup of tonight's performances airing at 9:00 pm ET on FOX. Usher will perform his new hit song, "OMG". (more...)

COME FLY AWAY Visits SYTYCD, 6/17

The critically acclaimed new Broadway musical COME FLY AWAY will be featured on the FOX television program "So You Think You Can Dance" Thursday, June 17th. Tony Award nominees Karine Plantadit and Keith Roberts (nominated for Movin' Out) will perform the show stopping number "That's Life" during the program's first live results show of the season, which airs nationally at 9pm (8pm central). (more...)

COME FLY AWAY Visits SYTYCD, 6/17

The critically acclaimed new Broadway musical COME FLY AWAY will be featured on the FOX television program "So You Think You Can Dance" Thursday, June 17th. Tony Award nominees Karine Plantadit and Keith Roberts (nominated for Movin' Out) will perform the show stopping number "That's Life" during the program's first live results show of the season, which airs nationally at 9pm (8pm central). (more...)

COME FLY AWAY Puts New Block of Tickets On Sale For Performances Thru 2/20/2011

COME FLY AWAY, the critically acclaimed new Broadway musical, has announced that a new block of tickets is now on sale for performances through February 20, 2011. In addition, beginning Tuesday, September 7th, COME FLY AWAY will be performed on the following new schedule: Tuesday at 7pm, Wednesday at 2pm, Thursday at 7pm, Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm and 8pm, Sunday at 2pm and 6:30pm. (more...)

Tharp Wins Drama Desk Award for Best Choreography for COME FLY AWAY!

Tywla Tharp is this year's recipient of the 2010 Drama Desk Award for Best Choreography. (more...)

Karine Plantadit Guests On CBS-TV News Weekend Morning Show 5/22

KARINE PLANTADIT, nominated for a TONY Award, Astaire Award and Drama League Award for her starring role in "Come Fly Away", will be a guest on the CBS-TV News Weekend Morning Show this Saturday, May 22nd at 9 AM. (more...)

Broadway Beat Tony 2010 Q&A: Twyla Tharp

The Tony Awards Nominations were announced Tuesday, May 4th and the Tony Awards will be broadcast in a live three-hour ceremony from Radio City Music Hall on the CBS television network on Sunday, June 13, 2010. The day after the nominations, on Wednesday, May 5th, Broadway Beat talked to nearly all of the nominated stars in advance of a special two-part Broadway Beat Tony Awards extravanganza. Every day, we'll be presenting unedited, raw "Short Takes" sneak peeks of some of these amazing interviews. Next up - Twyla Tharp, nominated for Best Choreography of a Musical for COME FLY AWAY. Read the transcript of her interview below! (more...)

BWW TV: Broadway Beat Short Take - Twyla Tharp

Next up, Twyla Tharp, nominated for Best Choreography for COME FLY AWAY! (more...)

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Kristine Bendul of 'Come Fly Away'

Kristine learned to dance the Twyla way in 'Movin' Out' and is now in Tharp's Sinatra-scored production. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Regis Performs with COME FLY AWAY

Today, "LIVE! With Regis and Kelly" featured the cast of COME FLY AWAY as part of "Broadway Week," which launched on Monday, April 26. Regis visited the cast, and was showcased in his own special performance with the talented cast. For this special week, top morning program "LIVE! with Regis and Kelly" has welcomed some of today's most popular Broadway entertainers who are known to light up both the stage and screen. Each day, the hosts have featured some of today's most exciting musicals, with the hosts themselves taking part in some of the productions. LIVE! with Regis and Kelly airs on ABC at 9:00am EST. (more...)

COME FLY AWAY Cast Album Now Available

Reprise Records has released a new Frank Sinatra-filled album with his songs featured in Twayla Tharp's musical Come Fly Away. The CD includes 16-tracks of the original Sinatra recordings with thr original musicians. These original arrangements were done by by Nelson Riddle, Billy May, Don Costa, Gordon Jenkins, Johnny Mandel, Neal Hefti, Torrie Zito, Sam Nestico, Emuir Deodato, Ernie Freeman and Quincy Jones. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: COME FLY AWAY Debuts New TV Commercial

COME FLY AWAY follows four couples as they fall in and out of love during one song and dance filled evening at a crowded nightclub. Blending the legendary vocals of Frank Sinatra with a live on stage 19-piece big band and 15 of the world's finest dancers, COME FLY AWAY weaves an unparalleled hit parade of classics, including "Fly Me To The Moon," "My Way," and "That's Life" into a soaring musical fantasy of romance and seduction. (more...)

Equity Disclaims Interest in COME FLY AWAY

Actors' Equity has just released the following statement regarding COME FLY AWAY. (more...)

Dance or Theatre? Union Battle Arises Over COME FLY AWAY

The Wall Street Journal reports on a conflict has arisen between two unions over who holds jurisdiction for the performers of Twyla Tharp's COME FLY AWAY, which blurs the lines between dance and musical theatre. (more...)

NY Times Theatre and Dance Critics 'Spar' on COME FLY AWAY Reviews

'Come Fly Away', Twyla Tharp's new artistic creation set to the music of the legendary Frank Sinatra, is at the heart of a 'spar' of sorts between two New York Times critics. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Tharp, COME FLY AWAY, and Tartaglia for Macy's Flower Show

On Sunday, March 28, Macy's Herald Square launched the 36th annual Macy's Flower Show with the help of some of Broadway's finest, including Twyla Tharp, the cast of Come Fly Away, and Avenue Q alumnus John Tartaglia, who is preparing to open Imaginocean at New World Stages on March 31, 2010. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the opening ceremony to famed flower show, wherein visitors experience a floral sanctuary on the main floor of the world's largest store. (more...)

BWW TV: Opening Night of COME FLY AWAY!

The new Broadway musical, COME FLY AWAY, conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp and featuring vocals by Frank Sinatra, opened last night on March 25 at the Marquis Theatre. BroadwayWorld brings you a look at clips from the show and all the opening night fun! (more...)

Tharp, COME FLY AWAY Cast, Tartaglia et al. Set for Macy's Flower Show Launch, 3/28

On Sunday, March 28, Macy's Herald Square will launch the 36th annual Macy's Flower Show, wherein visitors will experience a floral sanctuary as the main floor of the world's largest store is transformed into a massive living garden, beginning on March 28th. The launch event will begin with a fitting salute by choreographer Twyla Tharp and the cast of Come Fly Away in an official ribbon-cutting ceremony to kick off the pets on parade fashion show hosted by Lady Bunny. The festivities begin at Macy's Herald Square at 11:00am. (more...)

Ken Fallin Illustrates: COME FLY AWAY

BroadwayWold.com is pleased to introduce illustrator Ken Fallin, who will be bringing to you original illustrations of everyone's favorite theatrical stars each week. This week's feature: Holley Farmer, John Selya, and Karine Plantadit in Twyla Tharp's COME FLY AWAY. (more...)