The weather is warming up, as is Broadway, with so many new shows opening this month. And although technically Spring began back in March, it feels as though it has arrived. Here are a few videos to inspire you for the Spring.
Spring Awakening
Springtime for Hitler
It Might as Well Be Spring
While you are deciding who is the most deserving, who is likely to win, and who became bitter even though they were not the most deserving or likely to win. We at iBroadway celebrate the Academy Awards in our own way, by looking back at the winners who won for their magnificent roles that originated from a Broadway show.
Julie Andrews wins for Mary Poppins
Jack Nicholson wins for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Please check out the links below to see several great acceptance speeches by artists winning for Broadway created roles:
Liza Minelli, Joel Grey, and Bob Fosse Win for Cabaret
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFstpIKW7A4&playnext=1&list=PLF96470E5D2927401
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEy-p-fO7JA&playnext=1&list=PLCF956D44FEE4AC10
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWpp3Jv2C18
Jennifer Hudson wins for Dreamgirls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvclyTi6UcA
Barbra Streisand
Kathy Griffin – Opens March 11th
Baby It’s You – Previews begin March 26th
Born Yesterday – Previews begin March 31st
The People in the Picture – Previews begin April 1st
Jerusalem – Previews begin April 2nd
War Horse – Previews begin March 15th
Wonderland – Previews begin March 21st
Sister Act – Previews begin March 24th
High – Previews begin March 25th
Catch Me if You Can – Previews begin March 11th
Anything Goes – Previews begin March 10th
Bengal Tiger in the Baghdad Zoo – Previews begin March 11th
Motherf**ker with the Hat – Previews begin March 15th
Book of Mormon – Previews begin Feb 24th
Arcadia – Previews begin Feb 25th
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Previews begin Feb 26th
Priscilla Queen of the Desert – Previews begin Feb 28th
Sick of the cold and snow already?
Get ready for over 20 new shows. We will highlight them over the next few weeks
The Importance of Being Earnest - Opening January 13th
Good People – Previews begin February 8th
That Championship Season – Previews begin February 9th
Ghetto Klown – Previews begin February 21st
A Look at Broadway’s Ups and Downs during the week
Happy New Year! Broadway has seen a lot of changes, with the closing of nearly twenty shows. One thing that gives us comfort is that The Addams Family is not going anywhere.
Gypsy of the year, Broadway Cares’ annual winter benefit raised over 3 million dollars. The event was accomplished with a winning performance by Rock of Ages cast members, the legendary Carol Channing performing a great opening number, and Seth Rudetsky talking about himself.
Spider-man postpones opening again.
In a recent interview Rosie O’Donnell pleaded to the producers of the impending revival of Annie to cast her as Miss Hannigan. She later went on to mention others who could do a better job than her, including Mary Testa and Christine Ebersole. In other news, Mary Testa sent Rosie O’Donnell a muffin basket from her dressing room at Annie.
Happy Holidays! Ok, so it’s not even December, but as many of you are traveling to NY or making plans to hang with friends and family during this festive month, don’t forget, it’s your last chance to see some great theater. There are over 15 shows closing in December and January that you don’t want to miss out on. So get your tickets fast, before it’s too late.
A Little Night Music (closes Jan 9th)
Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (closes Jan 2nd)
Brief Encounter (closes Jan 2nd)
Driving Miss Daisy (closes Jan 29th)
Elf (closes Jan 2nd)
Fela! (closes Jan 2nd)
A Free Man of Color (closes Jan 9th)
In the Heights (closes Jan 9th)
La Bete (closes Jan 9th)
Merchant of Venice (closes Jan 9th)
Next to Normal (closes Jan 16th)
Pee Wee Herman (closes Jan 2nd)
The Pitmen Painters (closes Dec 12th)
Promises, Promises (closes Jan 2nd)
Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles (Closes Jan 9th)
The Scottsboro Boys (Closes Dec 12th)
Time Stands Still (closes Jan 23rd)
West Side Story (closes Jan 2nd)
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (closes Jan 23rd)
Did you vote in the midterm election? Glad to hear. In celebration and hopes for the new political climate, we salute Broadway past and present devoted to the American Way!
Andrew Jackson was our seventh president of the U.S., most remembered for his support of popular democracy, support of slavery, and Emo music?
1776, the year of our independence and in true spirit, lots of political figures, singing their hearts out about voting yes to independence.
Why is George W. Bush the only one in his family to speak with a Texan accent? Thank you Will Ferrell
Christine O’Donnell may not be a witch (nor did she win any popular vote yesterday), but we couldn’t resist including this one as well.