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Student Blog: How Did I Get Here?
by Student Blogger: Kat Mokrynski - Apr 5, 2022

It all started in November of 2021 when one of my friends was visiting New York City for the first time. Being the theatre fan I am, I insisted that we saw a Broadway show together. He suggested a show called David Byrne’s American Utopia. “Sounds good to me,” I responded, “but quick question - Who’s David Byrne?”

Student Blog: How Did I Get Here?
by Student Blogger: Kat Mokrynski - Mar 23, 2022

It all started in November of 2021 when one of my friends was visiting New York City for the first time. Being the theatre fan I am, I insisted that we saw a Broadway show together. He suggested a show called David Byrne’s American Utopia. “Sounds good to me,” I responded, “but quick question - Who’s David Byrne?”

David Byrne Announces AMERICAN UTOPIA FAREWELL! Benefit Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2022

Just days before its April 3 conclusion at the St. James Theatre on Broadway, David Byrne’s American Utopia will stage American Utopia Farewell!, a special benefit performance on March 30 with proceeds supporting Byrne’s non-profit, Arbutus.

VIDEO: David Byrne & AMERICAN UTOPIA Cast Perform 'Like Humans Do' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - Mar 8, 2022

David Byrne and the cast of American Utopia appeared on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night to perform 'Like Humans Do.' Byrne also sat down with Fallon for an interview, during which they discussed his 'Stop Making Sense' suit, his book, and writing music in his car. Watch the performance and interview now!

DAVID BYRNE'S AMERICAN UTOPIA Announces Final Broadway Extension Through April 3
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2022

David Byrne's American Utopia has extended its Broadway run for the final time and will conclude performances on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street).

VIDEO: David Byrne Teaches Stephen Colbert Dance Moves on THE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2021

David Byrne and the cast of American Utopia appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to perform 'I Zimbra'. The cast also features Jacquelene Acevedo, Gustavo Di Dalva, Daniel Freedman, Chris Giarmo, Tim Keiper, Tendayi Kuumba, Karl Mansfield, Mauro Refosco, Stéphane San Juan, Angie Swan and Bobby Wooten III. Watch the full performance now!

VIDEO: David Byrne & AMERICAN UTOPIA Perform 'I Zimbra' on THE LATE SHOW
by Michael Major - Nov 2, 2021

David Byrne and the cast of American Utopia appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to perform 'I Zimbra'. The cast also features Jacquelene Acevedo, Gustavo Di Dalva, Daniel Freedman, Chris Giarmo, Tim Keiper, Tendayi Kuumba, Karl Mansfield, Mauro Refosco, Stéphane San Juan, Angie Swan and Bobby Wooten III. Watch the full performance now!

Photos: David Byrne's AMERICAN UTOPIA Re-Opens on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 18, 2021

The acclaimed production, which received a Special Tony Award at the Tony Awards ceremony on September 26, features David Byrne with returning band members Jacquelene Acevedo, Gustavo Di Dalva, Daniel Freedman, Chris Giarmo, Tim Keiper, Tendayi Kuumba, Karl Mansfield, Mauro Refosco, Stéphane San Juan, Angie Swan and Bobby Wooten III.

Photos: First Look at DAVID BYRNE'S AMERICAN UTOPIA Reopening on Broadway This Sunday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2021

David Byrne’s American Utopia will reopen on Broadway this Sunday, October 17 at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street).

Photos: AMERICAN UTOPIA Re-Opens On Broadway!
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 18, 2021

Nineteen months after the band’s last performance together, David Byrne’s American Utopia returned to the live stage this evening – Friday, September 17 – at the St. James Theatre on Broadway (246 West 44th Street).

David Byrne's AMERICAN UTOPIA Announces Digital Lottery
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2021

A limited number of $44 seats for each performance of David Byrne's American Utopia will be sold via a digital lottery random drawing powered by Lucky Seat. Entries for one or two tickets per entrant open at 10:00am ET on the Monday of the week prior to performances. For weekday performances, entries close at 9:59am ET the day prior to the performance.

Photos: Go Behind the Scenes of DAVID BYRNE'S AMERICAN UTOPIA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2021

The acclaimed show returns to the live stage this Friday, September 17 at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street), and will receive a Special Tony Award at the upcoming Tony Awards ceremony on September 26.

Special Tony Awards Announced! The Broadway Advocacy Coalition, AMERICAN UTOPIA & FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Will Receive
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2021

The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced today that they will present three Special Tony Awards to The Broadway Advocacy Coalition; David Byrne’s American Utopia and Freestyle Love Supreme.

DAVID BYRNE'S AMERICAN UTOPIA Will Return To Broadway on September 17
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2021

David Byrne's American Utopia will return to Broadway this fall at the St. James Theatre. As previously announced, performances will begin Friday, September 17, 2021.

VIDEO: On This Day, October 20: David Byrne's AMERICAN UTOPIA Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2020

The show's Broadway run received much critical fanfare and played to sold out houses throughout.

David Byrne's AMERICAN UTOPIA Will Return to Broadway in September 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2020

David Byrne's American Utopia will return to the live stage on Broadway in the fall of 2021 at a theatre to be announced. Performances will begin on Friday, September 17, 2021.

VIDEO: David Byrne Talks About Collaborating With Spike Lee on AMERICAN UTOPIA
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 18, 2020

David Byrne shares his hopes for the return of Broadway, talks about collaborating with Spike Lee to film his Broadway show David Byrne's American Utopia and his project, We Are Not Divided.

Review Roundup: David Byrne's AMERICAN UTOPIA on HBO
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 10, 2020

American Utopia is coming! On October 17, HBO will release the filmed version of the acclaimed Broadway show 'David Byrne's American Utopia,' directed by Academy Award winning director Spike Lee. The film just premiered at TIFF and the critics have spoken ...

VIDEO: Watch the All-New Trailer for David Byrne's AMERICAN UTOPIA on HBO!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 24, 2020

American Utopia is coming! On October 17, HBO will release the filmed version of the acclaimed Broadway show 'David Byrne's American Utopia,' directed by Academy Award winning director Spike Lee. 

HBO to Present DAVID BYRNE'S AMERICAN UTOPIA
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 16, 2020

HBO will present the filmed version of the acclaimed Broadway show 'David Byrne's American Utopia,' directed by Academy Award® winning director Spike Lee.