Dave Solomon
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Latest News on Dave Solomon:
Alex Boniello, Damon J. Gillespie, and More Will Lead Industry Presentation of THE WAY OUT (Oct 30, 2023)
Andrew Barth Feldman and Hailey Kilgore Will Lead Reading of PUMP UP THE VOLUME Musical (Oct 3, 2023)
TOOTSIE is Coming to Madison in June (May 30, 2023)
Alex Boniello, Damon J. Gillespie, and More Will Lead Industry Presentation of THE WAY OUT (Oct 30, 2023)
Andrew Barth Feldman and Hailey Kilgore Will Lead Reading of PUMP UP THE VOLUME Musical (Oct 3, 2023)
TOOTSIE is Coming to Madison in June (May 30, 2023)
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DAVE SOLOMON is a New York-based writer and director. His play, Margaret and Craig, starring Mario Cantone and directed by Tony-nominated director Sheryl Kaller, was seen in workshop at New York Stage and Film and is currently in development for future production. He is currently the associate director of Tootsie the musical and will be directing the premiere production of Jeff Thomson and Jeremy Desmon's musical Pump up the Volume at Pittsburgh Playhouse in 2020. He also directed the critically-acclaimed world premiere of Diana Amsterdam's new play, The Dodgers, at the Hudson Theatre in Los Angeles (starring Corbin Bleu, Talisa Friedman, Jared Gertner, Asher Grodman, Emma Hunton, and Eric Nelsen) and has been developing the theatrical song-cycle You're Gonna Hate This, with composer Michael Holland and Lindsay Mendez; he has directed concert versions of the piece at both Joe's Pub and Feinstein's/54 Below. Solomon wrote and directed the award-winning short film photo op, starring Randy Harrison, Aaron Lazar, Hannah Bos and Lucas Steele, that played over twenty film festivals including Palm Springs International ShortFest and Outfest Los Angeles, and his new short film, Cavan, starring Blair Baker, Lucas Steele and Erin Wilhelmi, will start making the film festival rounds this year. As a writer, he has also had works produced or performed at Ars Nova and Developing Artists, has been a resident of SPACE on Ryder Farm, and wrote a short piece that was performed at the DR2 in New York City and internationally as part of the After Orlando project. He also wrote the book for the original musical Havana, that was directed and choreographed by Tony-Winner Warren Carlyle for Norwegian Cruise Lines. Solomon has also worked extensively as an Associate Director to Joe Mantello, Scott Ellis and Bill Condon, among others - and has worked on twelve Broadway productions including Side Show, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, 9 to 5, Pal Joey, Sunday in the Park with George (2008), The Ritz, Curtains, Laugh Whore and Assassins. He also worked with Scott Ellis on "A Christmas Story Live" for Fox. He assisted Bill Condon on the 2017 live-action film version of Disney's Beauty and the Beast and also worked with Condon on the feature film, Mr. Holmes, starring Ian McKellen and Laura Linney. Other directing credits for stage include Same Time, Next Year with John Bolton and Eve Plumb, various incarnations of Jeff Thomson and Jeremy Desmon's musical Pump Up The Volume and a staged reading of Debra Monk's play, Dick and Lola, for the Roundabout Theatre Company; that starred Ms. Monk alongside Andrea Martin and Brian Kerwin. He was also the director of Marrying Meg, which was one of the eight shows selected by the New York Times as a highlight of that year's New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF). Solomon is a graduate of Vassar College and is represented by Michael Finkle at William Morris Endeavor.
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Alex Boniello, Damon J. Gillespie, and More Will Lead Industry Presentation of THE WAY OUT
The Way Out will host an industry presentation this week. Directed by Dave Solomon, the cast includes Gus Birney, Alex Boniello, Sebastian Delascasas, Damon J. Gillespie, Chris Gray and Elizabeth Teeter.
Andrew Barth Feldman and Hailey Kilgore Will Lead Reading of PUMP UP THE VOLUME Musical
Andrew Barth Feldman and Tony-Nominee Hailey Kilgore will lead a private industry reading of the new rock musical Pump Up The Volume in early October.
TOOTSIE is Coming to Madison in June
In two weeks, TOOTSIE, the hilarious Tony Award-winning musical, is coming to Overture Center for the Arts for a limited one-week engagement from Tuesday, June 13 to Sunday, June 18 in Overture Hall.
Exclusive: Watch Santino Fontana, Sarah Stiles & More in New Horror Comedy Trailer
This comedy horror stars the Tony Award winning Santino Fontana (Tootsie on Broadway, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Shades of Blue, Nurse Jackie), two time Tony Award Nominee Sarah Stiles, (Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Billions, Get Shorty), Tony Award winning Julie Halston (Gossip Girl, The Good Fight), and more. Watch the video trailer now!
TOOTSIE to Launch Digital Lottery for Bass Performance Hall Engagement
Performing Arts Fort Worth, the non-profit owner and operator of Bass Performance Hall, announced that TOOTSIE will host a digital ticket lottery powered by Broadway Direct.
TOOTSIE Will Open Starlight's 2023 AdventHealth Broadway Series
Starlight will present the Tony Award-Winning Musical Tootsie to open the 2023 AdventHealth Broadway Series at Starlight Theatre May 19-21.
BRENDA AND BILLY Short Film Starring Santino Fontana And Sarah Stiles To Premiere At Tribeca Film Festival
A new short film Brenda & Billy and the Pothos Plant, written and directed by Dave Solomon (Side Show, Pump up the Volume, photo op) and starring Tony winner Santino Fontana (Tootsie, “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” Frozen) and Tony nominee Sarah Stiles (Tootsie, “Billions,” Hand to God) will have its World Premiere this summer at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City.
Tony Award-Winning Musical TOOTSIE Comes To Thousand Oaks, May 30�" June 3
The American Theatre Guild will present the hilarious Tony Award-winning musical, TOOTSIE. This production will close out the 22–23 BROADWAY IN THOUSAND OAKS SERIES at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center May 30–June 3, 2023.
TOOTSIE Comes to Madison in June
TOOTSIE, the hilarious Tony Award-winning musical, is coming to Overture Center for the Arts for a limited one-week engagement from Tuesday, June 13 to Sunday, June 18 in Overture Hall.
TOOTSIE At The Orpheum Theatre On Sale Friday, February 24
Hennepin Theatre Trust has announced that Tootsie, the hilarious Tony Award-winning musical, is coming to the Minneapolis for a limited one-week engagement Tuesday, June 20 to Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the historic Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave.) as part of the 2022-2023 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin season.
Tony Award-Winning Musical TOOTSIE Comes to the Fabulous Fox Theatre This March
TOOTSIE, the hilarious Tony Award-winning musical, coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis for a limited two week engagement from March 21 – April 2.
Full Cast Announced For MTFestUK 2023 at The Other Palace and The Turbine Theatre
Showcasing eight new musicals over a two week period, MTFestUK is a unique festival that provides a platform for new and exciting musical theatre. This year the eight productions will be workshopped and presented in 'sharing' sessions, allowing audiences to come and support, explore, engage and enjoy new musical theatre in its earliest stages of development.
TOOTSIE Will Play Washington Pavillion in February
TOOTSIE, the hilarious Tony Award-winning musical, is coming to the Mary W. Sommervold Hall at the Washington Pavilion for three performances February 3–4, 2023.
The Kelli Baker Band to Perform at the International Blues Challenge This Month
Signed with Bad Jeu Jeu Records (CDX Nashville) under Sony Music, award-winning New York based soulful singer-songwriter Kelli Baker will bring blues and grit to Memphis with her unstoppable band, The Kelli Baker Band.
TOOTSIE Will Play The Bushnell Next Month
TOOTSIE, the hilarious Tony Award-winning musical, is coming to The Bushnell for a limited eight performance engagement from February 21 through 26, 2023. Tickets are on sale now.
The Other Palace and The Turbine Theatre Announce The MTFest 2023 Programme, EUGENIUS At The Turbine and HEATHERS Extension
The Other Palace & Turbine Theatre have announced that MTFestUK 2023 will be showcasing eight new musicals over a two week period, across both The Other Palace Studio and The Turbine Theatre.
TOOTSIE Presented By Broadway Dallas; Tickets On Sale Now
Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America has announced that Tootsie, the hilarious Tony Award-winning musical, is coming to Dallas for a limited two-week engagement from April 18–30, 2023 at the Winspear Opera House as part of the Germania Insurance Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas. Tickets are on sale now.
Review: TOOTSIE at Capital One Hall
What did our critic think of TOOTSIE at Capital One Hall?
Tickets For TOOTSIE in Cincinnati Are Now On Sale
Broadway in Cincinnati announced that the individual tickets for TOOTSIE are on sale now, as part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati series presented by TriHealth. The hilarious Tony Award-winning musical is coming to the Aronoff Center for a limited two-week engagement from March 7 to 19.
TOOTSIE Comes to the Stranahan Theater Next Month
The American Theatre Guild will present the hilarious hit musical, TOOTSIE. This production is a part of the BROADWAY IN TOLEDO SERIES and will take the Stranahan Theater stage December 1–4, 2022.
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