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Off-Broadway's 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL Sets Summer Schedule
by Tyler Peterson - May 1, 2014


50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody at The Elektra Theatre (300 W. 43rd Street) has announced a new summer schedule, beginning the week of May 5th. Directed by Al Samuels and Rob Lindley, 50 Shades! the Musical - The Original Parody is produced by Royal Mile Entertainment, Andrew Asnes, Rob Kolson, Brett McDonald and 50 Shades Tour LLC.

'50 Sombras, El Musical' se estrenará en el Nuevo Apolo de Madrid en octubre
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Apr 28, 2014


La productora del musical ha convocado audiciones para encontrar a su protagonista, Christian Grey, en una atipica y comica version del heroe de la novela de E.L. James.

Off-Broadway's 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL Announces New Summer Schedule
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 8, 2014


50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody at The Elektra Theatre (300 W. 43rd Street) has announced a new summer schedule, beginning the week of May 5th. Directed by Al Samuels and Rob Lindley, 50 Shades! the Musical - The Original Parody is produced by Royal Mile Entertainment, Andrew Asnes, Rob Kolson, Brett McDonald and 50 Shades Tour LLC.

50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL Plays Bluma Appel Theatre, Now thru 4/13
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2014


With sold out audiences in Chicago and New York screaming for more, and a hit run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with a 4-star review, 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL - THE ORIGINAL PARODY is premiering in Toronto at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, Bluma Appel Theatre, today, April 1- 13, 2014.

BWW Blog: Ashley Ward of Off-Broadway's 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL - Having a Ball!
by Guest Blogger: Ashley Ward - Mar 27, 2014


Hello again Broadway World readers! Things are trucking along nicely with 50 Shades! We are all finally coming down from the high of opening and going about the business of doing 8 shows a week with a bit less fanfare. Still we are having a blast and enjoying strutting our stuff for our amazingly fun audiences! We are also continuing to enjoy hanging out with each other and just having a ball!

BWW Blog: Ashley Ward of Off-Broadway's 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL - Afterglow
by Guest Blogger: Ashley Ward - Mar 19, 2014


Hello Broadway World readers! We did it! We opened our show!! And it was amazing! Such a fun night full of old friends and new ones and such an enthusiastic, supportive crowd. It was everything I had hoped it would be and more. After the curtain call we all came backstage and had a champagne toast and yelled and screamed like crazy people! It was great!

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of 50 SHADES! at The Elektra Theatre
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 13, 2014


50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody at The Elektra Theatre (300 W. 43rd Street) just opened last night, March 12. Directed by Al Samuels and Rob Lindley, 50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody is produced by Royal Mile Entertainment, Andrew Asnes, Rob Kolson, and 50 Shades Tour LLC. BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photo coverage below!

BWW Blog: Ashley Ward of Off-Broadway's 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL - It's the Day of the Show Y'all!
by Guest Blogger: Ashley Ward - Mar 12, 2014


Hey there Broadway World readers! It's opening night for 50 Shades! The Musical! And even though we have done something like 22 previews, opening night is when it all seems real! And it's so exciting!

50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL Opens Off-Broadway at Elektra Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2014


50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody (www.50ShadesTheMusical.com) will open off-Broadway tonight, March 12th. Directed by Al Samuels and Rob Lindley, 50 Shades! the Musical - The Original Parody is produced by Royal Mile Entertainment, Andrew Asnes, Rob Kolson and 50 Shades Tour LLC.

Photo Flash: First Look at 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL, Off-Broadway's Sexiest New Show
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 7, 2014


50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody at The Elektra Theatre (300 W. 43rd Street) is now in previews ahead of an opening night in March 12. Directed by Al Samuels and Rob Lindley, 50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody is produced by Royal Mile Entertainment, Andrew Asnes, Rob Kolson, and 50 Shades Tour LLC. Check out a first look at the cast in action below!

BWW Blog: Ashley Ward of Off-Broadway's 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL - Show, Meet the Audience. Audience, Meet the Show
by Guest Blogger: Ashley Ward - Mar 7, 2014


Hello Broadwayworld readers! Hope all is well with all of y'all.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for March 5th, 2014
by Paul W. Thompson - Mar 6, 2014


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The Mosh Pit's exclusive Oscar wrap-up, Billy Zane announced for Lyric Opera, DLO's 'Les Miz' aims high, Porchlight tries 'How To Succeed,' Bailiwick's 'Dessa Rose' begins, as does 'Heartbeat Of Home' from BIC, 'Option Up! ' returns, voice students compete at NATS, and more!

50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL to Play Bluma Appel Theatre, 4/1-13
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 3, 2014


With sold out audiences in Chicago and New York screaming for more, and a hit run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with a 4-star review, 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL - THE ORIGINAL PARODY is premiering in Toronto at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, Bluma Appel Theatre, April 1- 13, 2014.

BWW Reviews: 50 SHADES! The Musical - A Parody With Balls!
by Ellen Dostal - Mar 3, 2014


Girls' night out just got a whole lot sassier now that 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL has arrived in LA for a month's run at the Kirk Douglas Theatre, and women are coming out in droves to see what a group of comedy writers have done with their not-so-secret obsession. I'll say this - it's got balls alright.

BWW Blog: Meet Ashley Ward of Off-Broadway's 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL - Tech Week Tango
by Guest Blogger: Ashley Ward - Mar 3, 2014


Hello BroadwayWorld readers! My name is Ashley Ward and I am one of the writers and performers in the Off Broadway show 50 Shades! The Musical, a parody based on the book. We're currently in previews (which is really fun!) but prior to previews is that crazy time known as tech week!

STAGE TUBE: Cast of Off-Broadway's 50 SHADES! The Musical Performs on GOOD DAY NEW YORK
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 26, 2014


50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody at The Elektra Theatre (300 W. 43rd Street) is now in previews ahead of an opening night of March 12th. Directed by Al Samuels and Rob Lindley, 50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody is produced by Royal Mile Entertainment, Andrew Asnes, Rob Kolson and 50 Shades Tour LLC. The cast of the production performed on GOOD DAY NEW YORK this morning - check it out below!

Adam Hyndman, Chris Grace, Casey Rogers & More Lead 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL Off-Broadway; Performances Begin Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2014


50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody at The Elektra Theatre (300 W. 43rd Street) will begin performances tonight, February 21st with opening night set for March 12th. Directed by Al Samuels and Rob Lindley, 50 Shades! the Musical - The Original Parody is produced by Royal Mile Entertainment, Andrew Asnes, Rob Kolson and 50 Shades Tour LLC.

BWW Interviews: The Wild World of 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL
by Ellen Dostal - Feb 19, 2014


It's coming. Yes, it's really coming. 50 Shades! The Musical is about to open in Los Angeles on February 25th and audiences have never been crazier over a show than this one.

TV: Watch a Sexy Sneak Peek of 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 17, 2014


50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody at The Elektra Theatre (300 W. 43rd Street), will begin performances on Friday, February 21st with opening night set for March 12th. Directed by Al Samuelsand Rob Lindley, 50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody is produced by Royal Mile Entertainment, Andrew Asnes, Rob Kolson and 50 Shades Tour LLC. The company recently met the press and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with the company. Check out what they had to say and watch a performance preview below!

Photo Coverage: 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL Company Meets the Press!
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 14, 2014


50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody at The Elektra Theatre (300 W. 43rd Street), will begin performances on Friday, February 21st with opening night set for March 12th. Directed by Al Samuels and Rob Lindley, 50 Shades! the Musical - The Original Parody is produced by Royal Mile Entertainment, Andrew Asnes, Rob Kolson and 50 Shades Tour LLC. The company met the press earlier today and you can check out photo coverage below!

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