The upcoming Michael Jackson bio-musical Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough will now make its world premiere on Broadway, opening in New York in summer 2020. The producers (the Michael Jackson Estate and Columbia Live Stage) have canceled the previously announced pre-Broadway engagement in Chicago, citing scheduling difficulties following the recent strike by Actors' Equity.
Equity announced a strike January 7, calling for members to not participate in developmental presentations as negotiations took place. The strike was lifted last week after Equity and the Broadway League reached an agreement concerning new compensation packages that included profit-sharing and structured wage increases.
A developmental work session will also take place in New York this fall. In lieu of the Chicago bow, which was slated to begin in October at the James M. Nederlander Theatre (formerly the Oriental), the show's eventual national tour will launch in the city.
Christopher Wheeldon will direct and choreograph the show, which will focus on Jackson’s career in his 20s and 30s, incorporating the music icon’s hits and a book by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage.
Go behind the scenes of a two-show-day at the Avett Brothers musical, at Broadway's Longacre through December 29.
Original cast members Laura Bell Bundy, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and Kerry Butler star in an evening of songs and anecdotes from their careers.
Some people were on the red carpet, including Cynthia Erivo, Lea Michele, and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Enda Walsh is penning the adaptation of the beloved 1968 musical film.
The Irish singer-songwriter visited Russell at the Walter Kerr prior to his December 21 appearance on Saturday Night Live.
The song was penned by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Mark Sonnenblick.
The trio will perform in three special limited engagements for the interactive production.
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A rotating group of comedy and Broadway favorites are performing a collection of short stories penned by Simon Rich.
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