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Run Time:
1 hour and 30 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: November 3, 2013
Closing: June 29, 2014

After Midnight - 2013 Broadway History , Info & More

AFTER MIDNIGHT is the Broadway production of Encores' critically acclaimed Cotton Club Parade. This heart-pounding new musical brings the sexy, smoky glamour of Harlem's Golden Age to a whole new generation. At the heart of AFTER MIDNIGHT is The Jazz at Lincoln Center All-Stars, an orchestra of 17 world-class musicians hand-picked by nine-time Grammy Award winner Wynton Marsalis. The timeless songs of Duke Ellington and his contemporaries--woven together by the prose of Langston Hughes--provide a backdrop for cutting-edge performances by 25 sensational vocalists and dancers, including an exciting roster of Special Guest Star headliners.

This thrilling experience puts you at the center of one of Harlem's legendary nightclubs, in a hotbed of Jazz - its intoxicating rhythms, its innovative style, its unpredictable danger and fun. And, as directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle, AFTER MIDNIGHT blurs the line between past and present to prove that Jazz is more than music--it's a state of mind.


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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR After Midnight

Review: 'After Midnight' Celebrates Thrilling Jazz
9 / 10

here are few things that bring smiles to even the most jaded faces - balloons, blaring trumpets and tap dancers. A new Broadway revue has two - no, make that all three - so no wonder it leaves you feeling lighter than air. 'After Midnight,' a candy sampler of some two dozen musical numbers that showcase dance, jazz or singing, opened Sunday at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre led by musical genius Wynton Marsalis, an endearing Dule Hill as its host and a thrilling guest singer in Fantasia Barrino.

Time Travel and Time Steps: Tapping Into Harlem History
8 / 10

'After Midnight' does not make much of an attempt to impart any of the Cotton Club history. As the evening's nominal host, Mr. Hill sprinkles the evening with a few snippets of Langston Hughes's poetry, but it's incidental. Instead the focus remains squarely on music and its interpretation, by those amazing musicians, under the snappy baton of the conductor Daryl Waters, and the performers who sing, slide, scat, cartwheel and generally raise a ruckus in front of them.

Aretha Franklin Wants to Star in Broadway's AFTER MIDNIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - May 28, 2014


The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin wants to try her hand at musical theater by making her Broadway debut in the Tony-nominated production of AFTER MIDNIGHT.

AFTER MIDNIGHT-Inspired Duke Ellington Album Hits iTunes Today
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2014


Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, releases 'Duke Ellington: The Original Recordings That Inspired The Broadway Hit After Midnight' today, May 27th on iTunes (iTunes.com/DukeEllington) that other digital retailers. The CD version hits stores June 17th.

TV Exclusive: Meet the Ensemble of AFTER MIDNIGHT- Jared Grimes
by Nicole Rosky - May 27, 2014


After Midnight, the new Broadway musical celebrating the timeless music of Harlem's Golden Age, recently earned a whopping 7 Tony Awards nonimations, including Best Musical, Best Direction of a Musical and Best Choreography. BroadwayWorld wants you to get to know the ensemble members that give life to the show's amazing dance numbers, and in the exclusive video below, you can get to know Jared Grimes!

STAGE TUBE: AFTER MIDNIGHT Visits Duke Ellington's Grave in Honor of the 40th Anniversary of His Death
by Courtnie Mele - May 25, 2014


Musicians from the Jazz at Lincoln Center All-Stars band, currently in the 7-time Tony-nominated Broadway musical After Midnight, visited Duke Ellington's grave at Woodlawn cemetery, where a crowd gathered to honor his legacy on the 40th year anniversary of his death. They played MOOD INDIGO, and Mercedes Ellington (Duke's granddaughter) placed a wreath at the gravesite. They finished with a triumphant Ellington classic, TAKE THE A TRAIN.

TV: Tony Nominee Adriane Lenox Sings 'Women Be Wise' at STARS IN THE ALLEY!
by Nicole Rosky - May 26, 2014


STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was presented earlier this week in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets. To add to the festivities leading up to the Tony Awards, the free outdoor concert in the heart of the Theatre District celebrated Broadway with star appearances and exciting performances from over 20 new shows and long-running favorites, accompanied by a live 12-piece orchestra. BroadwayWorld was there for the special concert event and below you can check out 'Women Be Wise' as performed by After Midnight's Adriane Lenox!

Photo Flash: Tommy Tune Hosts Tony Nominations Celebratory Dinner for Broadway's AFTER MIDNIGHT
by Tyler Peterson - May 22, 2014


On Tuesday evening, 9-time Tony award winner Tommy Tune hosted a dinner for the musical After Midnight to celebrate their 7 Tony Award nominations at his home on the Upper East Side. Guests for the evening included Andre Leon Talley, Ruben and Isabel Toledo, Mercedes Ellington, William Ivey Long, Rick Miramontez, Jean Doumanian, David Rockwell, Warren Carlyle and After Midnight producer Scott Sanders. Check out photos from the evening below!

TV Exclusive: Meet the Ensemble of AFTER MIDNIGHT- Phillip Attmore & Daniel Watts
by Nicole Rosky - May 23, 2014


After Midnight, the new Broadway musical celebrating the timeless music of Harlem's Golden Age, recently earned a whopping 7 Tony Awards nonimations, including Best Musical, Best Direction of a Musical and Best Choreography. BroadwayWorld wants you to get to know the ensemble members that give life to the show's amazing dance numbers, and in the exclusive video below, you can get to know Phillip Attmore & Daniel Watts. Check back later to meet more of the cast!

TV Exclusive: Meet the Ensemble of AFTER MIDNIGHT- Virgil 'Lil' O' Gadson & Julius 'iGlide' Chisholm
by Nicole Rosky - May 25, 2014


After Midnight, the new Broadway musical celebrating the timeless music of Harlem's Golden Age, recently earned a whopping 7 Tony Awards nonimations, including Best Musical, Best Direction of a Musical and Best Choreography. BroadwayWorld wants you to get to know the ensemble members that give life to the show's amazing dance numbers, and in the exclusive video below, you can get to know Virgil 'Lil' O' Gadson & Julius 'iGlide' Chisholm. Check back later to meet more of the cast!

VIDEO: Fantasia & Wynton Marsalis Talk Broadway's AFTER MIDNIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - May 19, 2014


Below, watch Grammy Award® winners Fantasia and Wynton Marsalis chat about AFTER MIDNIGHT, the new Broadway musical celebrating the timeless music of Harlem's Golden Age.

Photo Flash: Mike Tyson Stops by Broadway's AFTER MIDNIGHT
by Tyler Peterson - May 16, 2014


Earlier this week, the cast and creative team of the Tony Award-nominated smash hit Broadway musical After Midnight welcomed back Grammy Award-winner Fantasia Barrino as 'Special Guest Star.' Last night, Mike Tyson stopped by the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, going backstage to visit Barrino and her castmates - check out a look back below!

TV Exclusive: Meet the 2014 Tony Nominees- Tonys Choreographer Warren Carlyle Reveals What's in Store for the 2014 Ceremony
by Nicole Rosky - May 21, 2014


Today we continue our Tonys coverage with Warren Carlyle, a double nominee for Best Choreography and Best Direction of a Musical for After Midnight, who chats about how it took four years to put the show together, getting to reunite with HUgh Jackman to choreograph the 2014 Tonys ceremony, and more. Check out what he had to say below!

Photo Coverage: Wynton Marsalis Makes Guest Appearance in AFTER MIDNIGHT!
by Walter McBride - May 15, 2014


Just last night, the Tony Award-nominated smash hit Broadway musical After Midnight, welcomed Grammy Award-winner Wynton Marsalis to the Jazz at Lincoln Center All-Stars for one night only. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos below!

Photo Coverage: AFTER MIDNIGHT Welcomes Back Fantasia!
by Jennifer Broski - May 14, 2014


Just last night, the cast and creative team of the Tony Award-nominated smash hit Broadway musical After Midnight, welcomed back Grammy Award-winner Fantasia Barrino as "Special Guest Star.' Fantasia Barrino returns to Broadway in the role she originated for a four-week engagement (5/13/14 - 6/8/14) leading up to the Tony Awards on June 9, 2014.

AFTER MIDNIGHT's Warren Carlyle, Adriane Lenox and Isabel Toledo Set for Ginny's Salon Series, 5/19
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2014


Ginny's Salon Series: After Midnight is set for Monday, May 19th at 8:00 PM at Marcus Samuelsson's acclaimed Ginny's Supper Club underneath Red Rooster Harlem.

Welcome Back, Fantasia! Star Returns to Broadway's AFTER MIDNIGHT Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2014


Fantasia, After Midnight's original Grammy Award-winning 'Special Guest Star,' will reprise her critically acclaimed performance in the smash hit Broadway musical, tonight, May 13 through Sunday, June 8, 2014. After Midnight will donate $5 from each ticket sold for tonight's performance to the Harlem School of the Arts, now celebrating its 50th Anniversary.

Photo Flash: Rosie's Theater Kids Visit AFTER MIDNIGHT
by Nicole Rosky - May 12, 2014


Some of the talented students from Rosie's Theater Kids were invited to a performance of After Midnight currently starring Vanessa Williams and soon to welcome back Fantasia Barrino. The kids were thrilled to meet some of the cast before the dazzling, awe-inspiring show. Check out photos from the special event below!

STAGE TUBE: AFTER MIDNIGHT Cast Says Goodbye to Vanessa Williams!
by Jillian Gaier - May 7, 2014


The cast of After Midnight says farewell to their most recent guest star, Vanessa Williams. Williams' last performance is on Sunday, May 11 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W. 47th Street). Set to replace Williams is The Color Purple's Fantasia Barrino.

In the Spotlight Series: In the Tonys Photo Booth with Nominee Warren Carlyle
by Walter McBride - May 13, 2014


Below you can check out photos of Warren Carlyle, nominated for Best Direction of a Musical and Best Choreography for After Midnight, in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In the Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

In Performance: AFTER MIDNIGHT's Vanessa Williams Sings 'I Can't Give You Anything but Love'
by Caryn Robbins - May 6, 2014


This week's New York Times In Performance video features Vanessa Williams performing the number "I Can't Give You Anything but Love,"

Photo Flash: AFTER MIDNIGHT Cast Celebrates Tonys Success with Tommy Tune!
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2014


On the eve of the Tony Award nominations, 9-time Tony Award-winner Tommy Tune threw a lavish late night party to toast the cast and orchestra of After Midnight for their seven nominations at his upper east side penthouse, catered by Creative Edge Parties. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside the exclusive party below!

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After Midnight - 2013 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Warren Carlyle
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Adriane Lenox
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revue After Midnight
2014 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Adriane Lenox
2014 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical After Midnight
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreographer Warren Carlyle
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) Isabel Toledo
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Warren Carlyle
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) Howell Binkley
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical After Midnight
2014 Tony Awards Best Choreography Warren Carlyle
2014 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Isabel Toledo
2014 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Warren Carlyle
2014 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Howell Binkley
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Ruth Hendel
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Tom Kirdahy
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Stephen Hendel
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Marks-Moore-Turnbull Group
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Carol Fineman
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Sandy Block
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Stephanie P. McClelland
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Ted Liebowitz
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical James Fantaci
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Scott M. Delman
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Jeffrey Bolton
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Robert Appel
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Jeffrey Bolton
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Robert Appel
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Fred Adler
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Catherine Adler
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Robert K. Kraft
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical James L. Nederlander
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Adam S. Gordon
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Allan S. Gordon
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Hal Newman
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Starry Night Entertainment
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Candy Spelling
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Roy Furman
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Wynton Marsalis
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Scott Sanders Productions
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical After Midnight
2014 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Adriane Lenox
2014 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Peter Hylenski

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