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Opened: April 28, 2016
Closing: July 24, 2016

Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - 2016 Broadway History , Info & More

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In May 1921, the new musical Shuffle Along became the unlikeliest of hits, significantly altering the face of the Broadway musical as well as that of New York City. By the time Shuffle Along stumbled into town after a back-breaking pre-Broadway tour, it was deeply in debt and set to open at a remote Broadway house on West 63rd Street. In a season full of spectacles, such as Sally - a Ziegfeld musical - and another edition of George White's Scandals, Shuffle Along's failure was almost a foregone conclusion. New York City was still in the throes of the Depression of 1920. And despite being celebrated vaudeville performers, Miller and Lyles and Sissle and Blake had never performed on Broadway, much less written a musical. But with an infectious jazz score and exuberant dancing, Shuffle Along ignited not just Broadway but all of New York City. George Gershwin, Fanny Brice, Al Jolson, Langston Hughes, and famed critic George Jean Nathan were among the many fans who repeatedly flocked to West 63rd Street to see a cast which - during its run of 504 performances - featured such incipient luminaries as Josephine Baker, Paul Robeson, Florence Mills, Fredi Washington, and Adelaide Hall. Because of Shuffle Along, Uptown and Downtown met and became one.

Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Billy Porter, Brandon Victor Dixon, and Joshua Henry will star in SHUFFLE ALONG Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, a striking new production that presents both the 1921 musical itself, and additionally details the events that catalyzed the songwriting team of Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake, and librettists F.E. Miller and Aubrey Lyles to create this ground-breaking work.

SHUFFLE ALONG will have a new book by George C. Wolfe, will be choreographed by Savion Glover, and directed by Mr. Wolfe. SHUFFLE ALONG marks the first time that the writer/director and choreographer will have worked together since their 1996 hit Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk.


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Courtney B. Vance, Joe Mantello & More Honor SHUFFLE ALONG Director George C. Wolfe at O'Neill Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2016


The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center welcomes Courtney B. Vance, Savion Glover, Joe Mantello and David Marshall Grant for the Monte Cristo Award program celebration for award-winning stage and film director, playwright, and actor George C. Wolfe. Vance - an O'Neill alumnus who also starred with Tom Hanks in LUCKY GUY on Broadway under the direction of Wolfe - will present the Award.

BWW Interview: Dancer Phillip Attmore Takes the Stage in Broadway's SHUFFLE ALONG
by Bob Rizzo - May 10, 2016


The sparkling new Broadway musical Shuffle Along boasts an all-star cast and one heck of a tap-happy, super talented ensemble. Dancer Phillip Attmore is among those skillful hoofers who tear up the floor nightly at The Music Box Theatre. This guy has charisma to spare and literally bursts out of the chorus performing a rapid-fire succession of rhythm turns that are reminiscent of the dynamic tapping from the old classic movie musicals.

TWITTER WATCH: SHUFFLE ALONG's Audra McDonald Shows Class and Love After Tony Non-Nomination
by Michael Dale - May 3, 2016


Despite not being nominated this year, six-time Tony winner is happy to celebrate.

BWW Review: George C. Wolfe's SHUFFLE ALONG, An Exhilarating Demand For Recognition
by Michael Dale - April 29, 2016


The director/bookwriter tells the story of a groundbreaking 1921 musical that has since been reduced to a footnote.

Photo Coverage: The SHUFFLE ALONG Cast Takes Opening Night Bows!
by Walter McBride - April 29, 2016


A re-imagined version of the 1921 musical SHUFFLE ALONG, one of the earliest stage hits starring, written and directed by African-Americans, opened just last night, April 28, on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre. This marks the final opening of the 2015-16 theatre season! BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside the curtain call below!

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Inside SHUFFLE ALONG's Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
by Walter McBride - April 29, 2016


A re-imagined version of the 1921 musical SHUFFLE ALONG, one of the earliest stage hits starring, written and directed by African-Americans, opened just lastnight, April 28, on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre. This marks the final opening of the 2015-16 theatre season! BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside the curtain call below!

SHUFFLE ALONG Makes Profit-Sharing Strides with Workshop Benefits
by Jessica Khan - April 28, 2016


Following the news that HAMILTON's original stars will see a share of the blockbuster musical's takings, the company of Broadway's SHUFFLE ALONG has won profit-sharing participation of its own.

VIDEO: SHUFFLE ALONG's Audra McDonald Makes Taped Appearance For JEOPARDY!'s Broadway Category
by Michael Dale - April 28, 2016


The 6-time Tony Award winner gives the $1,000 answer in today's Broadway category.

Review Roundup: SHUFFLE ALONG Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - April 28, 2016


A re-imagined version of the 1921 musical SHUFFLE ALONG one of the earliest stage hits starring, written and directed by African-Americans, opens tonight, April 28, at the Music Box Theatre on Broadway. Let's see what the critics had to say...

SHUFFLE ALONG, Starring Audra McDonald, Opens Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2016


A re-imagined version of the 1921 musical SHUFFLE ALONG, one of the earliest stage hits starring, written and directed by African-Americans, opens tonight, April 28, on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre.

Simply Full of Jazz! Meet the Whole Cast of 'SHUFFLE ALONG', Opening Tonight on Broadway
by Meet the Cast - April 28, 2016


A re-imagined version of the 1921 musical SHUFFLE ALONG, one of the earliest stage hits starring, written and directed by African-Americans, opens tonight, April 28, on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre. SHUFFLE ALONG has a new book and is directed by George C. Wolfe, choreographed by Savion Glover. Scroll down to learn more about the company, plus watch SUNDAY MORNING's recent behind-the-scenes look at the show!

Photo Flash: Travel Back to 1921 with the Star-Studded Company of SHUFFLE ALONG!
by Nicole Rosky - April 27, 2016


A re-imagined version of the 1921 musical SHUFFLE ALONG one of the earliest stage hits starring, written and directed by African-Americans, will open this week on Broadway. Working alongside such Tony-winning Broadway legends as Savion Glover, Audra McDonald, Billy Porter and Brian Stokes Mitchell are young performers making their debut on the Great White Way.  BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!

VIDEO: First Look at SHUFFLE ALONG on Broadway + Meet the Young Cast in Rehearsal
by Robert Diamond - April 24, 2016


A re-imagined version of the 1921 musical SHUFFLE ALONG one of the earliest stage hits starring, written and directed by African-Americans, will open this week on Broadway. Working alongside such Tony-winning Broadway legends as Savion Glover, Audra McDonald, Billy Porter and Brian Stokes Mitchell are young performers making their debut on the Great White Way. Today on CBS, Maurice DuBois gave 'Sunday Morning' a peak backstage.

Will SHUFFLE ALONG Be Considered a Revival or New Musical for the Tony Awards?
by Nicole Rosky - April 21, 2016


With the announcement of the Drama League and Outer Critics Circle nominations, awards season is now in full swing, and though many shows have already seen love, one has been noticeably excluded- Shuffle Along. And there is a reason...

VIDEO: Savion Glover Chats Significance of SHUFFLE ALONG; Tap Dances on 'Late Night'
by Caryn Robbins - April 8, 2016


On last night's LATE NIGHT, guest Savion Glove talked about choreographing the new Broadway musical SHUFFLE ALONG.

Bid To Meet SHUFFLE ALONG's Audra McDonald and Support Covenant House
by Michael Dale - April 5, 2016


Have a backstage visit with Audra McDonald after enjoying SHUFFLE ALONG from house seats.

VIDEOS: A Scene By Scene, Song By Song Synopsis of the Original 1921 SHUFFLE ALONG
by Michael Dale - April 5, 2016


There were no original cast albums in 1921, so this scene by scene synopsis of the original SHUFFLE ALONG is augmented by various recordings of songs from the score.

SHUFFLE ALONG Will Offer $40 Ticket for 4/1 Performance
by Nicole Rosky - March 28, 2016


All available seats for the newly-added Friday, April 1 performance of SHUFFLE ALONGhave been priced at $40. This performance ends a previously planned four-day hiatus period of the production. The producers of SHUFFLE ALONG are offering this low-priced ticket as a thank you to the musical's enthusiastic fans who lined up outside the Music Box Theatre's box office from Monday, March 21 to Thursday, March 24 for the chance to purchase same-day $40 rush tickets, but who were unable to do so since those performances were cancelled as a result of the illness of Audra McDonald, one of the musical's stars.

SHUFFLE ALONG to Resume Preview Performances 3/25; Audra McDonald Comments
by Caryn Robbins - March 24, 2016


BWW has just learned that previews for SHUFFLE ALONG, which have been cancelled this week (Monday, March 21-Thursday, March 24) due to the illness of one of its stars, Audra McDonald, will resume on Friday, March 25 at The Music Box Theatre.

SHUFFLE ALONG Preview Canceled Tonight Due to Audra McDonald's Illness
by Nicole Rosky - March 23, 2016


Just in, Broadway's SHUFFLE ALONG has canceled a third preview performance slated for tonight, March 23rd, at the Music Box Theatre, due to the illness of Audra McDonald.

Broadway's SHUFFLE ALONG Cancels Tonight's Preview
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2016


Just in, Broadway's SHUFFLE ALONG has canceled a second preview performance slated for tonight, March 22nd, at the Music Box Theatre. A notification -- without any explanation for the last-minute change -- was sent to ticket buyers.

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Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - 2016 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreographer Savion Glover
2017 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) Ann Roth
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Savion Glover
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical Ann Roth
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical Peggy Eisenhauer
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical Jules Fisher
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical Scott Lehrer
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Wig and Hair Mia M. Neal
2016 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and all that Followed
2016 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical George C. Wolfe
2016 Tony Awards Best Choreography Savion Glover
2016 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Ann Roth
2016 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical George C. Wolfe
2016 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Jules Fisher
2016 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Peggy Eisenhauer
2016 Tony Awards Best Musical Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
2016 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Daryl Waters
2016 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Brandon Victor Dixon
2016 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Adrienne Warren
2016 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Santo Loquasto

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