HOW the CAST of TINA GETS INSPIRED by the Legend Herself SPRING 2020 - BROADWAY SPOTLIGHT
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Tina has inspired me because her ... story has no end. From her journey Broadway in November 2019, with Ike, her solo career, her works we’ve loved Tina – The Tina as an author, to this musical. She has Turner Musical. Full disclosure, taught me that as long as you’re alive we loved it when we got a sneak you have space to continue writing peek of it when the show was in your story. London, but that love has only continued to grow. WHAT IS A TREASURED TINA MOMENT YOU’LL NEVER FORGET? Following the incredible journey from humble At the end of opening night as Adrienne Warren guided Tina beginnings into the global onstage to bow and give her speech, Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina looked at the ensemble as if she Tina – The Tina Turner wanted to look at each of us in the Musical isn’t just a show about eyes and take in that moment. The the icon; it’s been created with sheer joy on her face is a vision I will input from Turner herself. We never forget. chatted with the incredible cast about how Tina has inspired WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TINA TURNER them, their favorite moments, SONG AND WHY? and of course, what their favorite Tina Turner song is. My favorite Tina Turner song is “You Check out their responses, Got What You Wanted.” It’s not actually in the show, but it’s one of and don’t forget to get your those old blues-y Ike and Tina songs tickets to roll down the river that I love so much! and see Tina – The Tina Turner Musical for yourself! 2020 SPRING ISSUE 2 BROADWAY SPOTLIGHT Matthew Griffin (Craig) Jhardon DiShon Milton (Ronnie) HOW HAS TINA TURNER INSPIRED OR HOW HAS TINA TURNER INSPIRED OR INFLUENCED YOU? INFLUENCED YOU? When I really examine Tina’s Her music alone. I remember being a circumstances being: a woman, black, kid and listening to her and Ike’s music, having kids with no support from and WATCHING HER MOVE! This a spouse, and wanting to sing rock little boy really wanted to perform be music... it sums up to be the ultimate an ounce of what she was/is. story of adversity, strength, and faith. WHAT IS A TREASURED TINA MOMENT WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TINA TURNER YOU’LL NEVER FORGET? SONG AND WHY? The fact that she was here for Opening “Simply the Best.” The title says it all, Night and I was able perform for her really. and help tell her story. Continued on page 50... 2020 SPRING ISSUE 3 BROADWAY SPOTLIGHT AIN'T TOO PROUD The Life and Times of The Temptations It’s the electrifying Broadway musical featuring the Grammy® Award-winning songs and the Tony Award®- winning moves. From the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of SCHEDULE: Fame, AIN’T TOO PROUD follows The Temptations’ Tuesday 7pm remarkable journey to the top of the charts, creating Wednesday 2pm & 7:30pm an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number Thursday 7pm one while battling personal and political conflicts that Friday 8pm Saturday 2pm & 8pm threatened to tear the group apart. This thrilling story Sunday 3pm of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal is set to Schedule may vary. the beat of the group’s treasured hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Papa Was a Rolling RUNNING TIME: Stone” and many, many more. 2 hours, 30 minutes The 2019 Tony Award winner for Best Choreography GROUP MINIMUM: and featuring “an irresistible dream cast of triple 10 Tickets threats” (NY-1), “AIN’T TOO PROUD has brought Broadway to its feet.” RECOMMENDED AGE: 12 years & up Children under the age of 4 are not permitted “AN ELECTRIFYING, THRILL-A-MINUTE MUSICAL!” in the theatre. – Peter Marks, The Washington Post LOCATION: “PRETTY CLOSE TO PERFECTION!” Imperial Theatre – Ben Brantley, The New York Times 249 West 45th Street Photos by Saint, Matthew Murphy & Kevin Berne 2020 SPRING ISSUE 4 BROADWAY SPOTLIGHT 2020 SPRING ISSUE 5 BROADWAY SPOTLIGHTBroadway Spotlight / SPRING 2017 5 ALADDIN DISCOVER A WHOLE NEW WORLD AT ALADDIN, THE HIT BROADWAY MUSICAL. Night after night, ALADDIN grants wishes and makes audiences cheer. With unforgettable music, sensational dance numbers and breathtaking special effects that only Disney can deliver, it’s no wonder SCHEDULE: The Wall Street Journal calls it “Broadway magic!” Varies ALADDIN on Broadway features all your favorite songs RUNNING TIME: from the film as well as new music written by Tony® 2 hours, 30 minutes and Academy Award® winner Alan Menken (Newsies) with lyrics penned by the legendary Howard Ashman GROUP MINIMUM: (Beauty and the Beast), Tony Award winner Tim Rice 20 Tickets (The Lion King, Aida), and book writer Chad Beguelin (The Prom, The Wedding Singer). RECOMMENDED AGE: 8 years & up Directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (Mean Girls, The Prom, The Book of LOCATION: Mormon), ALADDIN boasts an incomparable design New Amsterdam Theatre Broadway & 42nd Street team, with sets, costumes and lighting from Tony Award winners Bob Crowley (Mary Poppins), Gregg Barnes (Kinky Boots), and Natasha Katz (Frozen, The Prom). See why audiences and critics agree, ALADDIN is “Musical comedy wish-fulfillment!” (New York Magazine) ©Disney, Photos by John Tsiavis & Matthew Murphy 2020 SPRING ISSUE 6 BROADWAY SPOTLIGHT 2020 SPRING ISSUE 7 BROADWAY SPOTLIGHTBroadway Spotlight / SPRING 2017 7 BEETLEJUICE It’s official! “THE WHOLE WORLD LOVES BEETLEJUICE” (New York Post). Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious new musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, SCHEDULE: an astonishing set, and a score that’s out of this Tuesday 7pm Netherworld, BEETLEJUICE is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD Wednesday 2pm & 8pm FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six Thursday 7pm Friday 8pm feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching Saturday 2pm & 8pm show about family, love, and making the most of Sunday 3pm every Day-O! Get tickets now to Broadway’s “JAW- DROPPING FUNHOUSE!” (The New York Times). RUNNING TIME: 2 hours, 30 minutes GROUP MINIMUM: 12 Tickets RECOMMENDED AGE: 10 years & up LOCATION: Winter Garden Theatre 50th Street & Broadway Photos by Matthew Murphy 2020 SPRING ISSUE 8 BROADWAY SPOTLIGHT 2020 SPRING ISSUE 9 BROADWAY SPOTLIGHT THE BOOK OF MORMON The New York Times calls it "the best musical of the century." The Washington Post says, "It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals." And Entertainment Weekly says, "Grade A: the funniest musical of all time." Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it "Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal." It's THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time SCHEDULE: Tony Award®-winning Best Musical. Tuesday 7pm Wednesday 7pm This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures Thursday 7pm of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across Friday 8pm the world to spread the Good Word. Now with standing- Saturday 2pm & 8pm room-only productions in London, on Broadway and across Sunday 2pm & 7pm North America, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become RUNNING TIME: an international sensation. 2 hours, 30 minutes “THE BEST MUSICAL OF THE CENTURY!” GROUP MINIMUM: – The New York Times 10 Tickets “THE FUNNIEST MUSICAL OF ALL TIME.” RECOMMENDED AGE: – Entertainment Weekly Parental advisory. Contains “MORMON IS THE MONSTER HIT BROADWAY'S explicit language. BEEN WAITING FOR.” Children under the age of 4 are not permitted – New York Post in the theatre.