Regional NewsLas Vegas Production of Freestyle Love Supreme Sets Early Closing Date
The Tony-honored show was conceived by Anthony Veneziale and created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, and Veneziale.
By
Andrew Gans
January 06, 2023
The Las Vegas production of Freestyle Love Supreme, which began performances at the Summit Showroom inside The Venetian Resort November 10, 2022, will play its final performance January 29. Performances were originally scheduled through April 23.
The show, conceived by Anthony Veneziale and created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, and Veneziale 20 years ago, features a non-stop blend of hip-hop, improvisational comedy, music, and vocal stylings.
A statement from The Venetian Resort Las Vegas reads, "The cast of Freestyle Love Supreme has delighted audiences since November with its witty and light-hearted improv comedy and will conclude its current run on January 29. In the last few months, they’ve quickly stolen our hearts and become part of The Venetian family. We want to thank the cast, crew, and Lin-Manuel Miranda for sharing their talents and humor with us. We can’t wait to see what 2023 has in store for this talented group and are hopeful for a return to the mics in The Summit Showroom in the near future."
The Vegas company includes Simone Acosta AKA Sims, Andrew Bancroft AKA Jelly Donut, Richard Baskin, Jr. AKA Rich Midway, Kaila Mullady AKA Kaiser Rözé, Morgan Reilly AKA Hummingbird, Gable Johnson III AKA Honeycomb, Manny Houston AKA Manny PacksAwow, and Dizzy Senze AKA Dizzy.
The recipient of a Special Tony Award, Freestyle Love Supreme has played two Broadway engagements and just completed a national tour. The documentary We Are Freestyle Love Supreme premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2020, was nominated for a Grammy Award, and streams on Hulu.
The new trailer showcases the scale of the production design, as well as a first listen to the power ballad "Waiting on a Wish," one of the new original songs by Pasek and Paul.