Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at Hollywood Pantages
Is there some sort of formula for roping in both fans of a hit movie and stage hounds, to catch lightning in a new medium? Judging by what the musical's book writer Bob Gale, director John Rando and the musical team must have been thinking, the answer is you slavishly remake the movie on stage.
Debra Monk & More Join ROCKERS ON BROADWAY: BACK IN TIME
ROCKERS ON BROADWAY – the annual concert raising money for charities that include pre-professional training and scholarships in the performing arts – has announced that Tony Award winner Debra Monk will make a special appearance at its 31st annual event themed “Back in Time” on Monday, October 28 at 8:00 PM at New York's Sony Hall.
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.
Lawrence Sells Out Radio City Music Hall
NYC soul-pop band Lawrence - fronted by siblings Clyde and Grace Lawrence - will headline Radio City Music Hall on September 19th. This hometown show is Lawrence’s biggest NYC gig yet, and it also just sold out.
DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Soundtrack to Include Song From THE GREATEST SHOWMAN
The tracklist for Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine Original Motion Picture Soundtrack features a collection of 18 songs, including 'The Greatest Show' from 2017's The Greatest Showman and 'You're the One That I Want' from Grease. Set for release on July 24, the soundtrack will also be available on CD and a 12' 2-LP vinyl on July 26.
Video: Corey Cott Pays Tribute To THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL In Farewell Post
The Heart of Rock and Roll has played its final performance on Broadway. Today, one of the show's stars, Corey Cott, celebrated his run in the show with a post paying tribute to his time in the cast, along with a video of Corey belting out, 'The Only One' for the final time on Broadway. Check out the video!
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Sets Closing Date
The Heart of Rock and Roll will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, June 23rd at 3pm. At the time of closing, the show will have played 24 previews and 72 performances.
3 Broadway Shows Close Today
Today, June 23, 2024, Broadway says goodbye to two limited-run productions and one open-run production. An Enemy of the People takes its final bow at the Circle in the Square Theatre following 23 previews and 112 regular performances; Patriots will conclude its run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre following 21 previews and 72 regular performances; and The Heart of Rock and Roll concludes at the James Earl Jones Theatre following 24 previews and 72 regular performances.
Photos: Michael Keaton Visits THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL
Michael Keaton caught a performance of The Heart of Rock and Roll on Broadway and congratulated the cast, including Corey Cott, Tamika Lawrence, Orville Mendoza, F. Michael Haynie, Billy Harrington Tighe, and more on stage after the show. See photos here!