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Come Fly Away 2010

Run Time:
2 hours, with one intermission
Opened: March 25, 2010
Closing: September 05, 2010

Come Fly Away - 2010 Broadway History , Info & More

Marquis Theatre (Broadway)
210 W. 46th St. New York, NY 10036

COME FLY AWAY, the new musical from visionary director/choreographer Twyla Tharp, 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.



The show's score combines classic and newly discovered vocal performances from the Sinatra archives along with signature arrangements (Nelson Riddle, Billy May, Quincy Jones) as well as brand new charts for this fresh innovative musical.


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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Come Fly Away

Come Fly Away
9 / 10

After hitting a home run with Billy Joel ('Movin' Out') and striking out with Bob Dylan ('The Times They Are A-Changin' '), Twyla Tharp is back on her A game, this time with Frank Sinatra as a collaborator. 'Come Fly Away,' her tribute to the classic romanticism of one of the 20th century's greatest pop stylists, is a jazz, a gas, a cuckoo-cuckoo, ring-a-ding fling, man! There's not much of a plot, but I didn't miss one as 15 sexy, athletic dancers coupled and uncoupled to the Chairman of the Board's recorded voice combined with a rich live orchestra and augmented by the sweet crooning of featured vocalist Hilary Gardner. Kudos to sound designer Peter McBoyle for making it seem as if Sinatra were still alive and duetting with Gardner.

Dancers spin a Frank story
7 / 10

Tharp doesn't illustrate the lyrics, going instead for mood inspired by the music itself. The upside is that this avoids heavy-handed (or is that heavy-footed?) mimicry. Many of the most compelling moments occur when seduction is coated in ferocity, as in 'That's Life,' which feels true to Sinatra's less savory side. The downside is that, after a while, repetitiveness seeps in. Plantadit, for instance, is a force of nature, but after seeing her roar her way through yet another number, you start hoping she'd just chill a bit.

TV Flashback: Opening Night of COME FLY AWAY!
by Robert Diamond - September 5, 2010


COME FLY AWAY will conclude its Broadway run on Sunday, September 5 at the Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway at 46th Street) after 26 previews and 187 regular performances. Conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp and featuring vocals by Frank Sinatra, COME FLY AWAY will launch a national tour in May, 2011 in Chicago. More details on this extensive, multi-city national tour will be announced at a later date.

COME FLY AWAY to Close September 5
by BWW News Desk - September 5, 2010


The critically acclaimed Broadway musical COME FLY AWAY will conclude its Broadway run on Sunday, September 5 at the Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway at 46th Street) after 26 previews and 187 regular performances. Conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp and featuring vocals by Frank Sinatra, COME FLY AWAY will launch a national tour in May, 2011 in Chicago. More details on this extensive, multi-city national tour will be announced at a later date.

SEAT YOURSELF For Bway/SD's 2010-2011 Season 7/31
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2010


Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation invites all theatre-lovers to JOIN US for a SEAT YOURSELF event at the SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE (1100 3rd Avenue, 3rd and B Street) this SATURDAY, JULY 31, from 10AM til NOON to select your own seat locations for our 34th Season of great theatre with a variety of choices for all audiences.

SEAT YOURSELF For Bway/SD's 2010-2011 Season 7/31
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 28, 2010


Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation invites all theatre-lovers to JOIN US for a SEAT YOURSELF event at the SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE (1100 3rd Avenue, 3rd and B Street) this SATURDAY, JULY 31, from 10AM til NOON to select your own seat locations for our 34th Season of great theatre with a variety of choices for all audiences.

COME FLY AWAY to Close September 5
by Robert Diamond - July 28, 2010


The critically acclaimed Broadway musical COME FLY AWAY will conclude its Broadway run on Sunday, September 5 at the Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway at 46th Street) after 26 previews and 187 regular performances. Conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp and featuring vocals by Frank Sinatra, COME FLY AWAY will launch a national tour in May, 2011 in Chicago. More details on this extensive, multi-city national tour will be announced at a later date.

STAGE TUBE: COME FLY AWAY Performs on SYTYCD!
by Jessica Lewis - June 18, 2010


The critically acclaimed new Broadway musical COME FLY AWAY was be featured on the FOX television program 'So You Think You Can Dance' yesterday, June 17th. Tony Award nominees Karine Plantadit and Keith Roberts (nominated for Movin' Out) performed the show stopping number 'That's Life' during the program's first live results show of the season, which aired nationally at 9pm (8pm central).

Usher Joins COME FLY AWAY for Tonight's SYTYCD Broadcast
by Caroline Cole - June 17, 2010


On tonight's live results show for 'So You Think You Can Dance', Karine Plantadit and Keith Roberts from Broadway's COME FLY AWAY; and Pop superstar, Usher will perform at 9:00 pm ET on FOX.On tonight's live results show for 'So You Think You Can Dance', Usher will join Karine Plantadit and Keith Roberts from Broadway's COME FLY AWAY (previously announced); in the lineup of tonight's performances airing at 9:00 pm ET on FOX. Usher will perform his new hit song, 'OMG'.

COME FLY AWAY Visits SYTYCD, 6/17
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2010


The critically acclaimed new Broadway musical COME FLY AWAY will be featured on the FOX television program 'So You Think You Can Dance' Thursday, June 17th. Tony Award nominees Karine Plantadit and Keith Roberts (nominated for Movin' Out) will perform the show stopping number 'That's Life' during the program's first live results show of the season, which airs nationally at 9pm (8pm central).

COME FLY AWAY Visits SYTYCD, 6/17
by Jessica Lewis - June 15, 2010


The critically acclaimed new Broadway musical COME FLY AWAY will be featured on the FOX television program 'So You Think You Can Dance' Thursday, June 17th. Tony Award nominees Karine Plantadit and Keith Roberts (nominated for Movin' Out) will perform the show stopping number 'That's Life' during the program's first live results show of the season, which airs nationally at 9pm (8pm central).

COME FLY AWAY Puts New Block of Tickets On Sale For Performances Thru 2/20/2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 3, 2010


COME FLY AWAY, the critically acclaimed new Broadway musical, has announced that a new block of tickets is now on sale for performances through February 20, 2011. In addition, beginning Tuesday, September 7th, COME FLY AWAY will be performed on the following new schedule: Tuesday at 7pm, Wednesday at 2pm, Thursday at 7pm, Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm and 8pm, Sunday at 2pm and 6:30pm.

Tharp Wins Drama Desk Award for Best Choreography for COME FLY AWAY!
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 23, 2010


Tywla Tharp is this year's recipient of the 2010 Drama Desk Award for Best Choreography.

Karine Plantadit Guests On CBS-TV News Weekend Morning Show 5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2010


KARINE PLANTADIT, nominated for a TONY Award, Astaire Award and Drama League Award for her starring role in 'Come Fly Away', will be a guest on the CBS-TV News Weekend Morning Show this Saturday, May 22nd at 9 AM.

TV: Broadway Beat Short Take - Twyla Tharp
by Robert Diamond - May 14, 2010


Next up, Twyla Tharp, nominated for Best Choreography for COME FLY AWAY!

Broadway Beat Tony 2010 Q&A: Twyla Tharp
by Broadway Beat - May 20, 2010


The Tony Awards Nominations were announced Tuesday, May 4th and the Tony Awards will be broadcast in a live three-hour ceremony from Radio City Music Hall on the CBS television network on Sunday, June 13, 2010. The day after the nominations, on Wednesday, May 5th, Broadway Beat talked to nearly all of the nominated stars in advance of a special two-part Broadway Beat Tony Awards extravanganza. Every day, we'll be presenting unedited, raw 'Short Takes' sneak peeks of some of these amazing interviews. Next up - Twyla Tharp, nominated for Best Choreography of a Musical for COME FLY AWAY. Read the transcript of her interview below!

STAGE TUBE: Regis Performs with COME FLY AWAY
by Jessica Lewis - April 30, 2010


Today, 'LIVE! With Regis and Kelly' featured the cast of COME FLY AWAY as part of 'Broadway Week,' which launched on Monday, April 26. Regis visited the cast, and was showcased in his own special performance with the talented cast. For this special week, top morning program 'LIVE! with Regis and Kelly' has welcomed some of today's most popular Broadway entertainers who are known to light up both the stage and screen. Each day, the hosts have featured some of today's most exciting musicals, with the hosts themselves taking part in some of the productions. LIVE! with Regis and Kelly airs on ABC at 9:00am EST.

Come Fly Away History

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Come Fly Away - 2010 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2010 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Twyla Tharp
2010 Tony Awards Best Choreography Twyla Tharp
2010 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Karine Plantadit

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