VIDEO: On This Day, May 6- GLORY DAYS Opens (and Closes) On Broadway
On this day in 2008, Glory Days had its opening night on Broadway, and subsequently joined just a handful of musicals in history to post a closing notice on the same night.
18 Buzzed-About Musicals That Have Yet to Play Broadway
Given the immense challenges of creating a successful Broadway show, any production that opens on the Great White Way at all has already achieved an impressive feat. But for every show that opens on the Main Stem, there are been several more in the wings, not yet having made its Broadway bow despite despite generating interest from eager theatre audiences.
Whether once Broadway-aimed or only meant for a smaller run, take a look at these 17 buzzed-about musicals that have yet to play the Great White Way.
18 Buzzed-About Musicals That Have Yet to Play Broadway
Linda Lavin Celebrates New CD With Livestreaming ‘Meet & Greet’
On Friday, May 8, Tony Award-winning singeractress Linda Lavin will celebrate the release of her new solo album, ‘Love Notes,’ with a virtual ‘Meet Greet’ on BroadwayWorld.com and Jim Caruso’s YouTube channel.
Look Back at the Last 25 Years of Pulitzer Prize-Winning Shows
As previously announced, Michael R. Jackson has been named winner of the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his musical A Strange Loop. The prize, celebrated with a $15,000 award, is presented annually to the distinguished play by an American author, preferably original in its source and dealing with American life.
A Strange Loop made its world premiere last year at Off-Broadway’s Playwrights Horizons. It recently earned six Drama Desk Award nominations and won two Lucille Lortel Awards (for actors Larry Owens and John-Andrew Morrison).
The semi-autobiographical piece is the 10th musical to receive the distinction, following Hamilton, Next to Normal, Rent, Sunday in the Park With George, A Chorus Line, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Fiorello!, South Pacific, and Of Thee I Sing.
In honor of the prize, look back at the last 25 years of shows that have been earned the honor.
Look Back at the Last 25 Years of Pulitzer Prize-Winning Shows
Can You Name the Musicals From These Final Lines of Dialogue?
Most musicals end with a grand finale—a rousing number sung by the full cast to get the audience to their feet leading into those last bows. There are a handful of musicals, however, that leave with a last word—a spoken line to punctuate story.
Click through the gallery below and see how many musicals you can name from their last lines. Bonus point if you know librettist!
Can You Name the Musicals From These Final Lines of Dialogue?
VIDEO: Watch Chita Rivera & Friends on STARS IN THE HOUSE
Stars in The House continues tonight 8pm for an evening with Chita Rivera and friends