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Cast of Lennon Performs on NBC's Today Show, July 19

By: Jul. 18, 2005
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The cast of Lennon--Will Chase, Chuck Cooper, Julie Danao-Salkin, Mandy Gonzalez, Marcy Harriell, Chad Kimball, Terrence Mann, Julia Murney, and Michael Potts--will perform on NBC's "The Today Show" on Tuesday, July 19th in the time slot of 8:30 AM-9 AM (check local listings for times outside the New York tri-state area).

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Lennon began previews at the Broadhurst Theatre on July 7th, and will open on August 4th. Produced by Allan McKeown, Edgar Lansbury, Clear Channel Entertainment and Jeffrey Sine by arrangement with Lennon's widow Yoko Ono, the biographical musical of the Beatles legend features Don Scardino's book and direction. "A musical biography, a concert, and a celebration all in one, Lennon takes us on a magical, mythical journey behind the greatest rock legacy and the boldest love story of our time - with words, images and some of the best pop songs ever written. From the Beatles to the Bed-Ins, from his musical partnership with Paul to his life partnership with Yoko, Lennon will bring you back to a time when music could change your soul... and one musician could change the world," according to a press article.

Chase (Aida), Cooper (Caroline, or Change), Danao (Saturday Night Fever), Gonzalez (Dance of the Vampires), Harriell (Lucky Duck), Kimball (Into the Woods), Mann (Les Miserables), Murney (The Wild Party), and Potts (Twelfth Night) play multiple roles in Lennon (including the peace-minded rocker himself), and are backed by an onstage 10-piece band. After mixed word-of-mouth, however, revisions are being made to the show during the preview period.

In addition to songs from the Lennon catalogue, the show includes three of his rare and unpublished songs--"India, India" and "I Don't Want to Lose You" which were never published, and exist only on private recordings, and "Cookin' (in the Kitchen of Love)," which was recorded by Ringo Starr in 1976, but was never recorded by Lennon. Lennon is choreographed by Joseph Malone, with John Arnone (scenic/ projection), Jane Greenwood (costume), Natasha Katz (lighting) and Bobby Aitken (sound) among the show's design team.

Lennon's playing schedule will be Tuesday - Saturday at 8pm, Wednesday and Saturday at 2pm, and Sunday at 3pm. Tickets, which range from $46.25 to $101.25, are available through Telecharge.com online or by phone at (212) 239-6200.







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