Swing! 1999 - Articles Page 37

Opened: December 9, 1999
Closing: January 14, 2001

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St. James Theatre (Broadway)
246 West 44th St. New York, NY

A dance revue featuring swing music and dance to classic songs, new numbers, and choreography in a variety of regional styles.

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SUMMER SWING Dance Returns To The McLean Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 20, 2010


The McLean Community Center (MCC) is offering the community an opportunity to 'get up and dance' with its second Summer Swing Dance, which will be held from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, June 4, in the Center's Community Hall

Good Night Out Presents SWING May 22- June 12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 30, 2010


Good Night Out Presents the first full-length theatrical response to the General Election: SWING. Devised and Directed by Jamie Harper and Dan Muirden, designed by Moi Tran . The show runs 22nd May - 12th June 2010

Swing 46 Jazz & Supper Club Announces 13th Anniversary Lineup
by Nicolas Coburn - Apr 29, 2010


Swing 46 Jazz & Supper Club, located at 349 West 46th Street, New York, NY, announces its 13th anniversary special. Swing 46 remains committed to the tradition of a 'great American legacy.' Their style, product, and catalogue of music is specialized in the swing era. One will find New York bandleaders and musicians live on stage nightly. The concept of dinner and dancing at Swing 46 is the norm and not the exception.

DWTS: Recap- Top 7 Teams Take the 'Swing Dance Marathon' by Storm
by Lauren Wolman - Apr 26, 2010


In Dancing with the Stars' first ever 'Swing Dance Marathon,' the remaining 7 pairs danced it out for a spot in the top 6.

Lincoln Center Announces Midsummer Night Swing Schedule, Runs 6/29-7/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 15, 2010


Tickets are on sale now for Lincoln Center's 22nd season of Midsummer Night Swing which will take place every Tuesday through Saturday, June 29-July 17 (except July 13, which will be replaced with a night of dancing on Monday, July 12th). The program will take place in Swing's home, Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park, on West 62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues.

Swing Night at Aurora Theatre Held April 10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2010


Aurora Theatre continues our crowd pleasing concert series, Swing Night at Aurora Theatre featuring the Metro Jazz Club, with a tribute to music featured on television and in movies, on Saturday, April10 at 8:00 PM.

El Trío Divinas a ritmo de swing en Chocolat!
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Apr 7, 2010


Carla y Marta Móra e Irene Ruiz forman el trío Divinas que presentan su nuevo espectáculo Chocolat! con ritmos de swing, blues y ragtime mañana 8 de Abrul en el Teatro Club Capitol de Barcelona.

Swing Night at Aurora Theatre Held April 10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 30, 2010


Aurora Theatre continues our crowd pleasing concert series, Swing Night at Aurora Theatre featuring the Metro Jazz Club, with a tribute to music featured on television and in movies, on Saturday, April10 at 8:00 PM.

Sisters of Swing Head to Florida This Spring
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 12, 2010


History Theatre is taking the talented cast of our hit production, Sisters of Swing, to the Riverside Theatre for a 3-weekend run this May.

Town Hall Theater Presents Swing Dance with Sound Investment Jazz Ensemble 3/11
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2010


Sound Investment Jazz Ensemble, Middlebury College's dynamic big band, under the direction of Dick Forman, comes to Town Hall Theater on Thursday, March 11 at 8 pm for a fabulous swing dance.

The Ailey Extension To Offer Swing Dance Course
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2010


Harlem's Clyde Wilder, dance impresario of the Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Swing and Blues will teach a 4-week Swing dance courses at The Ailey Extension on Fridays beginning March 5, 2010. Classes will be held Fridays from 6-7pm at The Ailey Studios, located at The Joan Weill Center for Dance (405 West 55th Street at 9th Avenue).

The Ailey Extension To Offer Swing Dance Course
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 26, 2010


Harlem's Clyde Wilder, dance impresario of the Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Swing and Blues will teach a 4-week Swing dance courses at The Ailey Extension on Fridays beginning March 5, 2010. Classes will be held Fridays from 6-7pm at The Ailey Studios, located at The Joan Weill Center for Dance (405 West 55th Street at 9th Avenue).

SWING! Closes at Senior Center for the Arts 2/27
by Jeffrey Ellis - Feb 27, 2010


Swing!, the Broadway musical that celebrates the music and dance phenomenon will play its final show at The Senior Center for the Arts' Nashville Dinner Theatre on February 28.

The Palace Theatre Closes SWING FEVER, 2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2010


The Palace Theatre is excited to present an original production, Swing Fever, from February 12th - 27th, 2010. Influenced by the hit show Dancing with the Stars, the show features popular dances including Lindy Hop, East Coast, West Coast, Jitterbug and Shag all danced to a wide variety of music from Bobby Darin to Billy Joel.

Town Hall Theater Presents Swing Dance with Sound Investment Jazz Ensemble 3/11
by Mary Hanrahan - Feb 23, 2010


Sound Investment Jazz Ensemble, Middlebury College's dynamic big band, under the direction of Dick Forman, comes to Town Hall Theater on Thursday, March 11 at 8 pm for a fabulous swing dance.

Last Day of ANNE LINDBERG & JOHNNY SWING Exhibitions at Cynthia Reeves Gallery
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2010


The ANNE LINDBERG & JOHNNY SWING Exhibitions are now on display through February 13 at the Cynthia Reeves Gallery.

'Swing!' opens at Senior Center for the Arts 2/12
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


Directed by Kate Adams-Johnson, with music direction by Ginger Newman, the show features a cast of 18, a live band, more than 30 dance numbers and vocal performances that feature some of the Swing era's greatest hits, including 'Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy' and 'It Don't Mean a Thing (If it Ain't Got That Swing)'.

The Palace Theatre Presents SWING FEVER, 2/12-2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


The Palace Theatre is excited to present an original production, Swing Fever, from February 12th - 27th, 2010. Influenced by the hit show Dancing with the Stars, the show features popular dances including Lindy Hop, East Coast, West Coast, Jitterbug and Shag all danced to a wide variety of music from Bobby Darin to Billy Joel.

'Swing!' opens at Senior Center for the Arts 2/12
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


Directed by Kate Adams-Johnson, with music direction by Ginger Newman, the show features a cast of 18, a live band, more than 30 dance numbers and vocal performances that feature some of the Swing era's greatest hits, including 'Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy' and 'It Don't Mean a Thing (If it Ain't Got That Swing)'.

The Palace Theatre Presents SWING FEVER, 2/12-2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


The Palace Theatre is excited to present an original production, Swing Fever, from February 12th - 27th, 2010. Influenced by the hit show Dancing with the Stars, the show features popular dances including Lindy Hop, East Coast, West Coast, Jitterbug and Shag all danced to a wide variety of music from Bobby Darin to Billy Joel.

'Swing!' opens at Senior Center for the Arts 2/12
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


Directed by Kate Adams-Johnson, with music direction by Ginger Newman, the show features a cast of 18, a live band, more than 30 dance numbers and vocal performances that feature some of the Swing era's greatest hits, including 'Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy' and 'It Don't Mean a Thing (If it Ain't Got That Swing)'.

SWING FEVER Opens at The Palace Theatre, 2/12-2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


The Palace Theatre is excited to present an original production, Swing Fever, from February 12th - 27th, 2010. Influenced by the hit show Dancing with the Stars, the show features popular dances including Lindy Hop, East Coast, West Coast, Jitterbug and Shag all danced to a wide variety of music from Bobby Darin to Billy Joel.

'Swing!' opens at Senior Center for the Arts 2/12
by Jeffrey Ellis - Feb 7, 2010


Directed by Kate Adams-Johnson, with music direction by Ginger Newman, the show features a cast of 18, a live band, more than 30 dance numbers and vocal performances that feature some of the Swing era's greatest hits, including 'Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy' and 'It Don't Mean a Thing (If it Ain't Got That Swing)'.

The Palace Theatre Presents SWING FEVER, 2/12-2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2010


The Palace Theatre is excited to present an original production, Swing Fever, from February 12th - 27th, 2010. Influenced by the hit show Dancing with the Stars, the show features popular dances including Lindy Hop, East Coast, West Coast, Jitterbug and Shag all danced to a wide variety of music from Bobby Darin to Billy Joel.

STAGE TUBE: FELA! Video Diaries�"A Day in the Life of a Swing
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 29, 2010


See what it's like to dance in the shoes of one of Fela!'s 'swing' performers in this video diary.

Swing! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Swing! have there been?
Swing! has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1999 and Broadway which opened in 1999.
What Tony Awards has Swing! been nominated for?
Best Musical and , Best Choreography for Lynne Taylor-CorbettBest Direction of a Musical for Lynne Taylor-Corbett and Best Orchestrations for Harold Wheeler.
What awards has Swing! been nominated for?
Swing! has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Broadway Musical and Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Lynne Taylor-Corbett was nominated for Outstanding Choreography, Everett Bradley and Ann Hampton Callaway received Performance nominations at the Theatre World Awards. Additionally, Lynne Taylor-Corbett was nominated for Outstanding Choreography, Swing! was nominated for Outstanding New Musical, and Harold Wheeler was nominated for Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards.
What awards has Swing! won?
Swing! has won several awards, including Outstanding Broadway Musical and Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Lynne Taylor-Corbett received the award for choreography. The show also received recognition at the Theatre World Awards, with Everett Bradley and Ann Hampton Callaway both receiving awards for their performances. Additionally, Swing! won Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards, again for Lynne Taylor-Corbett. The show was also honored with the Outstanding New Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards, and Harold Wheeler received the award for Outstanding Orchestrations.

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