Legally Blonde Jr Count Basie Center for the Arts July 19
More than and more often, new shows are making their world premieres and having their out-of-town runs in unconventional places.
A cruise ship at sea is even so pretty unusual, though — and that's exactly where "¡HAVANA!" is getting its outset.
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It's currently setting sail with Norwegian Cruise Line'due south newest ship, the Norwegian Bliss. The bear witness plans to spend 12 to 18 months aboard the transport while making its earth premiere.
The bear witness is directed and choreographed past Tony Award winner Warren Carlyle ("Subsequently Midnight," "Hello Dolly!") and is a celebration of Cuba'due south vibrant 1950s music and culture scene.
"¡HAVANA!" has a volume by David Solomon, music by Jonathan Larson Grant recipient and Richard Rodgers Award for Musical Theater winner Ryan Scott Oliver and Cuban pop sensation and Grammy Laurels winner Albita, and costume and set blueprint, respectively, by acclaimed Cuban-American blueprint duo Isabel and Ruben Toledo (who met every bit students at W New York High School in New Jersey).
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"This lively musical is set at The Palace of Lights, where backstage intrigue combines with seductive rhythms and sultry dance moves to bring you an exhilarating, border-of-your-seat production," according to the production.
The Norwegian Bliss offers Alaska, Bahamas and Florida, the Caribbean area, the Mexican Riviera, Pacific Coastal and Panama Canal cruises. Visit ncl.com/cruise-ship/bliss for more information.
Broadway at the Basie
There'll be lots of Broadway nights (and some Broadway knights) at the Count Basie Center for the Arts next season.
The Basie announced the lineup for its 2018-xix Broadway at the Basie series before this week.
National tour productions of "The Magician Of Oz" (Oct. 31 and Nov. ane), "Elf: The Musical" (November. 12), "Monty Python's Spamalot" (two shows on Dec. i), "Legally Blonde: The Musical" (Feb. 21 and 22, 2019) and "The Sound Of Music" (March one to iii, 2019) are prepare to play the Basie.
In improver, Tony Laurels winner Kristin Chenoweth ("Wicked," "On the Twentieth Century") is coming to Red Banking concern on Nov. 30 for a solo show.
And don't forget nearly "Hamilton" star Leslie Odom Jr.'s visit on June 30. The Tony Award winner is headlining the Count Basie Middle Summer Gala.
Tickets for Leslie Odom Jr. and Kristin Chenoweth are on sale now, and tickets for the rest of the Broadway at the Basie serial continue sale at noon Friday, June xv.
Tickets tin can be purchased at theBASIE.org, by telephone at 732-842-9000 or at the Basie box office, and the Basie box part, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank.
Meet the littlest 'Newsie'
Ten-twelvemonth-onetime Henry Drupe of Rumson is the youngest cast fellow member of Axelrod Performing Arts Centre'south "Newsies," but make no mistake, he has quite the resume.
"Newsies" is his second show at Axelrod, singing and dancing every bit Pocket-size Boy in "Billy Elliot" in 2016.
"Information technology'south awesome to exist here again," Henry said in a news release. "All of these memories from when I was in 'Baton Elliot' came rushing dorsum, and it'south especially absurd because 'Newsies' is the outset testify that I ever barbarous in love with. It involves a lot of dancing, which I enjoy because there are so few opportunities for male dancers in the local expanse. It gives us the take chances to show off our talent."
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Henry has been dancing at his mom'southward Boot-Dance Studios in Rumson since he was a yr onetime. He says "Newsies" is a fun claiming.
"Working with director Marcos Santana is definitely helping me grow into the profession. He'due south a nice, downwards-to-earth guy and really respects anybody in the bandage. The way he envisions the testify is astonishing."
"Newsies" too stars Jim Schubin as Jack Kelly (HBO'due south "Boardwalk Empire"), Broadway's James Judy as Pulitzer; award-winning vocalist Northward'Kenge as Medda and whole slew of newsboys. It runs through June 17. For more data, visit axelrodartscenter.com.
Gratuitous outdoor symphony concert
The New Bailiwick of jersey Symphony Orchestra is gear up for a costless outdoor concert at Body of water County Higher in Toms River.
The June 26 functioning will include Broadway music, opera overtures and more, according to the symphony.
"The program features the overture from 'Crazy for Yous,' Rossini'due south overture to 'William Tell' and more family unit friendly favorites. Yous may fifty-fifty hear a familiar tune from a galaxy far, far abroad," according to a news release.
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"Audiences tin experience peachy live music upwards shut at our gratis summer parks concerts. As the country orchestra of New Bailiwick of jersey, nosotros are committed to engaging with communities across the Garden Land and are thrilled to expand our parks series to Bounding main County this summer," said NJSO president and CEO Gabriel van Aalst.
"Nosotros are delighted to collaborate with JCP&L/FirstEnergy Foundation and PNC Banking company for this wonderful event," Ocean County Higher Director of Cultural Affairs Mark Wilson said. "It is our mission to provide arts engagements to our community and hope all will accept the opportunity to enjoy the music of the NJSO below the summer sky here at Ocean County College on June 26."
José Luis Domínguez conducts the summertime parks concerts.
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The Bounding main County College concert will take place at eight p.m. on Tuesday, June 26, at the school, ane College Dr., Toms River. For more than data, visit njsymphony.org/oceancounty.
For more details on the NJSO'due south full slate of summertime concerts, visit njsymphony.org/summer.
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Source: https://www.app.com/story/entertainment/theater/2018/06/13/new-musical-havana-making-world-premiere-sea/695688002/
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