COME FLY AWAY Cast Album Now Available
by Nicole Rosky - April 22, 2010
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.
STAGE TUBE: COME FLY AWAY Debuts New TV Commercial
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 15, 2010
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.
Dance or Theatre? Union Battle Arises Over COME FLY AWAY
by Lauren Wolman - April 2, 2010
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.
Photo Coverage: Tharp, COME FLY AWAY, and Tartaglia for Macy's Flower Show
by Brian Estrada - March 29, 2010
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.
TV: Opening Night of COME FLY AWAY!
by Robert Diamond - March 29, 2010
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!
Tharp, COME FLY AWAY Cast, Tartaglia et al. Set for Macy's Flower Show Launch, 3/28
by Jessica Lewis - March 26, 2010
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.
Ken Fallin Illustrates: COME FLY AWAY
by Ken Fallin - March 26, 2010
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.
Photo Coverage: COME FLY AWAY Opening Night Party Arrivals
by Linda Lenzi - March 26, 2010
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, March 25, at the Marquis Theatre. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the starry arrivals to the dance-fest's after party!
Photo Coverage: Twyla Tharp's COME FLY AWAY Opens on Broadway!
by Peter James Zielinski - March 26, 2010
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, March 25, at the Marquis Theatre. BroadwayWorld brings you a look at the starry arrivals and curtain call for the dance-filled show!
Photo Flash: Twyla Tharp's COME FLY AWAY Opens Tonight!
by Robert Diamond - March 25, 2010
The new Broadway musical, COME FLY AWAY, conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp and featuring vocals by Frank Sinatra, is gearing up for its opening tonight at the Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway). BroadwayWorld brings you a look at production photos from the dance-filled show!
Twyla Tharp Reveals Her Reasons for Choosing a Sinatra Musical
by Jeff Dennhardt - March 21, 2010
In a recent interview with The Star Ledger, legendary director/choreographer Twyla Tharp revealed why she chose Frank Sinatra as the basis for her new musical, COME FLY AWAY, opening Thursday at the Marquis Theatre.
Twyla Tharp Reveals COME FLY AWAY was a Long Time Coming
by Samantha Jacobsen - March 19, 2010
Legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp recently sat down with Time Magazine and dished on everything from her childhood to her new Broadway production of COME FLY AWAY based on the music of Frank Sinatra.
Photo Flash: Twyla Tharp's COME FLY AWAY
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2010
The new Broadway musical, COME FLY AWAY, conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp and featuring vocals by Frank Sinatra, is gearing up for its March 25th opening at the Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway). BroadwayWorld brings you a look at production photos from the dance-filled show!
TV: Deepjot Anand Proposes to Longtime Love Erica Ravin at COME FLY AWAY!
by Robert Diamond - March 16, 2010
Audience members attending Saturday's preview performance of Twyla Tharp's Come Fly Away, witnessed an extra treat when Deepjot Anand proposed to his longtime love, Erica Ravin, on stage following the curtain call. Anand chose to propose to Erica at Come Fly Away specifically, as 4 1/2 years ago they had their first official date at Twyla Tharp's Movin' Out. They are both graduate students at Stony Brook University on Long Island.
Twyla Tharp: 'My Way' is an Encapsulation of Time'
by BWW News Desk - March 7, 2010
In an article published on March 5, The New York Times features dancer and choreographer Twyla Tharp and speaks to her about hew new show 'Come Fly Away' which is currently in previews and is set to open March 25 at the Marquis Theatre.
Tharp's COME FLY AWAY Begins Previews Tonight, 3/1
by BWW News Desk - March 1, 2010
The new Broadway musical, COME FLY AWAY, conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp and featuring vocals by Frank Sinatra, is set to begin previews tonight, March 1 at the Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway). Opening night is slated for March 25.
Photo Flash: The Cast of COME FLY AWAY
by Robert Diamond - February 24, 2010
The new Broadway musical, COME FLY AWAY, conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp and featuring vocals by Frank Sinatra, will open this spring at the Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway). Previews will begin on Monday, March 1, 2010 with an opening night slated for Thursday, March 25. COME FLY AWAY played its sold-out, critically lauded world premiere engagement at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre this fall.
UP ON THE MARQUEE: COME FLY AWAY!
by Brian Estrada - March 12, 2010
The new Broadway musical, COME FLY AWAY, conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp and featuring vocals by Frank Sinatra, is gearing up for it's March 25th opening at the Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway). BroadwayWorld brings you a look at the theater's marquee.