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A Night of Songs and Stories from the Marquis Theatre
Last month, Closing Night went live at 54 Below here in New York City, exploring the songs and stories of the Marquis Theatre with Broadway performers and singers—many of whom have performed in shows at the Marquis and some of them even joined us this past podcast season.
Moose Murders Becomes the Biggest Flop in Broadway History
The second season of Closing Night is set to premiere this June. But while we all eagerly await the curtain rising on our next act, here's a story about a show that famously closed on its opening night.
Closing Night Goes Live at 54 Below!
Get ready for a night of Broadway magic as 54 Below Celebrates the Marquis Theatre on March 19th! The concert will feature performances by those who were there at the Marquis, like Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin from Thoroughly Modern Millie, Tony Award winner Richard Maltby, Jr.
BONUS: A Moment to Revisit The Band's Visit on Broadway
Five years ago, the enchanting musical The Band's Visit closed on Broadway (April 7, 2019) after capturing hearts with its simplicity and profound storytelling. Composed by David Yazbek and written by Itamar Moses, it emerged as a masterpiece in the 2017-2018 season, transcending contemporary Broadway norms.
INTERVIEW: Sharon Catherine Brown Live at BroadwayCon 2023!
In an enjoyable BroadwayCon encounter this past summer, I found myself in the heart of all things Broadway, rubbing shoulders with the stars and hosting live interviews for the Broadway Podcast Network.
BONUS: Patrick Stewart Brings A Christmas Carol to Life
One of the most enduring and iconic tales of the Christmas season comes from famed British writer Charles Dickens. His 1843 novel, A Christmas Carol, would become his most famous work, and the character of Scrooge is part of our lexicon now, being synonymous with someone who doesn’t enjoy the holidays.
BONUS: The Drowsy Chaperone Wakes Up on Broadway
Over the history of the Marquis Theatre, three musicals have closed during the month of December. Two of them we've already covered here on the podcast: Me and My Girl and Nick & Nora. The third one was The Drowsy Chaperone and is the focus of this bonus mini-episode.
INTERVIEWS: Darren Lee & Mark Hoebee, dancers and ensemble members in Victor/Victoria
Welcome to the final episode of Closing Night’s first season! We’ve covered eight different Broadway musicals at the Marquis Theatre that closed too soon, with our final show being Victor/Victoria, written and directed by Blake Edwards and starring his wife Julie Andrews.
Victor/Victoria and the Return of Julie Andrews to Broadway
Thirteen years after starring in Victor/Victoria across cinemas nationwide, Julie Andrews made a triumphant return to Broadway in this highly anticipated stage adaptation, directed by her husband Blake Edwards.
INTERVIEW: E. Clayton Cornelious, the Caterpillar in WONDERLAND
To take you further behind the scenes of Wonderland, I’m sharing my conversation with E. Clayton Cornelious, who played the part of Caterpillar and is also a Broadway producer himself of such shows as Ain't Too Proud, Chicken and Biscuits, and New York, New York.
Frank Wildhorn - How Jekyll & Hyde and Wonderland Became "The Crab Grass of Broadway"
Ever since he burst onto the Broadway scene in the 1990s with Jekyll & Hyde, Frank Wildhorn has remained an intriguing figure in American Musical Theatre.
INTERVIEW: Leah Horowitz, a Swing and Understudy in The Woman in White
To take you further behind the scenes of this Broadway production, I’m sharing my conversation with Leah Horowitz, who was a swing in The Woman in White and an understudy for leading actress Maria Friedman.
The Woman in White Vanishes on Broadway
When Bad Cinderella closed in June of this year, it signified the first time in 43 years that Broadway was without an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, and it became the second shortest run ever for one of his musicals on Broadway.
INTERVIEW: Mark Hoebee Shares Backstage Drama from Nick & Nora
In the previous episode you learned bumpy road to Broadway for Nick & Nora, one of Broadway's biggest flops. And in this bonus interview episode, you'll hear from Mark Hoebee, the swing and dance captain for the show who actually worked with the creatives as actors were fired and the show kept changing up until opening night.
Nick & Nora Goes from Broadway Dream to Nightmare
In 1991, Broadway witnessed one of its most spectacular falls from grace with Nick & Nora, a musical adaptation of the beloved The Thin Man novel and film series.
INTERVIEW: Rodney Hicks and His Real Life Come From Away
Welcome back to Closing Night, a theater history podcast celebrating Broadway shows that closed too soon. In the previous episode we went back to the dark days of 9/11 as Broadway went dark and had to find its own way back as a nation grieved and was forever changed.
Broadway Goes Dark - Remembering 9/11
The Marquis Theatre was having great success in 2001 with the revival of Annie Get Your Gun. It had opened in 1999 with Bernadette Peters and Tom Wopat and became just the second show in Marquis history to surpass 1000 performances.
INTERVIEWS: Christina DeCicco and Sammi Cannold on Their Experiences with Evita
Throughout this season and in between the main episodes, you get to hear some of my interviews with artists, creatives, and industry experts. And in this bonus interview episode, two of the guests from the Evita episode share more stories and insights.
EVITA - The First Lady of Argentina Returns to Broadway
In April of 2012, the very first revival of Evita came to Broadway, having done the same in London six years earlier. And in both productions, the title role featured a relatively unknown actress to Western audiences: Elena Roger.
INTERVIEW: Lisa Howard Works 9 to 5 and then Escapes to Margaritaville
In the previous episode you learned about the 30-year journey of 9 to 5, from a movie to a a big hit song to a TV show and eventually a Broadway musical.
9 TO 5 - Dolly Parton Comes to Broadway
When 9 to 5 premiered on Broadway in 2009, the musical had all the makings of a surefire hit: it was based on a beloved classic comedic film and had one of the catchiest pop hits of the 80s by none other than Dolly Parton.
Me and My Girl - Opening the Marquis Theatre
In August 1986, the delightful British musical Me and My Girl made its grand entrance at the Marquis Theatre, starring the talented Robert Lindsay.
INTERVIEW: Joe Rosenberg and Save the Theaters
Welcome back to Closing Night! Throughout this season and in between the main episodes, I’ll take you further behind the scenes by giving you bonus episodes like this of the interviews I’ve had with artists, creatives, and industry experts.
The Curse of the Marquis Theater
Throughout March of 1982, in often cold and wet conditions, thousands actors and demonstrators gathered at a portable stage in midtown Manhattan in the heart of the theater district.
Welcome to Closing Night!
The first season of Closing Night begins July 17th and takes a look at Broadway's Marquis Theater. It will chronicle the many troubled productions that have come and gone throughout this theater's young history. Click here to follow and listen on your favorite podcast app!
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