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Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Tony After-Party!
by Peter James Zielinski - Jun 14, 2010


Last night, on June 13, the 2010 Tony Awards honored the best of Broadway in the 2009-2010 season. MEMPHIS was the big winner of the night in the musical category, earning honors for Best Musical, Best Book, Best Score, and Best Orchestrations. BroadwayWorld was on hand at the show's post-Tony celebration at the Empire Hotel.

MEMPHIS Wins Drama Desk Award for Best ORIGINAL MUSICAL!
by Jessica Lewis - May 23, 2010


MEMPHIS is the winner of the 2010 Drama Desk Award for Best Original Musical.

MEMPHIS Wins Drama Desk Award for Best Orchestrations!
by Jessica Lewis - May 23, 2010


Daryl Waters and David Bryan are this year's recipient of the 2010 Best Orchestrations Award for MEMPHIS.

David Bryan Wins Drama Desk Award for Best Music for MEMPHIS!
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 23, 2010


David Bryan is this year's recipient of the 2010 Best Music Award for MEMPHIS.

Photo Coverage: New Dramatists Honor Julie Taymor
by Peter James Zielinski - May 19, 2010


New Dramatists, Tony Honor recipient and one of the nation's premiere playwright development workshop, honored two-time Tony Award winner Julie Taymor with their 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award at its 61st Annual Spring Luncheon tribute, to be held Tuesday, May 18th at the New York Marriott Marquis. Ms. Taymor's award was presented to her by Academy Award winning actress Helen Mirren, who stars in Taymor's soon-to-be-released film adaptation of Shakespeare's The Tempest. Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatricals served as the Luncheon Chair. Disney Theatricals and Robert Boyett were the benefactors for New Dramatists 61st Annual Spring Luncheon.

Jay-Z, Grammer & Williams Led 'Time To Give' Auction Raises Over $800,000
by Charlie Piane - May 18, 2010


'Time to Give' is an historic collaboration between renowned Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet and the Tony Awards. A live, invitation-only auction (conducted by Christie's Lydia Fenet) of 13 celebrity autographed timepieces was the evening's centerpiece. Special thanks to ISAIA and Wall Street Journal for their support. Transportation provided by Empire CLS Worldwide.

Oliver Stone Wants MEMPHIS Movie?
by Robert Diamond - May 12, 2010


Last week the New York Post reported that Justin Timberlake was interested in making a movie of MEMPHIS and this week ... it's Oliver Stone. The paper states that Stone is a big fan of the show which he's seen twice already and that he's been taking meetings with David Bryan. A representative for Stone confirms the director is interested in the project, telling the publication, 'He's thinking about it.'

Justin Timberlake Wants to Make MEMPHIS Movie
by Robert Diamond - May 10, 2010


The New York Post is reporting that while pop star Justin Timberlake was backstage with girlfriend Jessica Biel at MEMPHIS on Broadway last week, that he told the show's composer, Bon Jovi keyboardist David Bryan that 'he's interested in turning the show into a movie.' Timberlake, aged 29 was born in Memphis, Tennessee where the show takes place.

Tony-Nominee Chad Kimball Set For Seth's Broadway Chatterbox 5/6
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2010


Chad Kimballl, the newly-Tony nominated star of MEMPHIS, is headed to Seth's Broadway Chatterbox this Thursday, May 6th, at 6:00 PM.

Tony-Nominee Chad Kimball Set For Seth's Broadway Chatterbox 5/6
by Mary Hanrahan - May 4, 2010


Chad Kimballl, the newly-Tony nominated star of MEMPHIS, is headed to Seth's Broadway Chatterbox this Thursday, May 6th, at 6:00 PM.

Photo Coverage: Backstage at the 2010 Lortel Awards
by Peter James Zielinski - May 3, 2010


Lortel Statues for 14 categories and 2 special awards were handed out by celebrity presenters at the 2010 Lucille Lortel Awards at a live awards ceremony last night, May 2, at Terminal 5. Hosted by the Off-Broadway League, the live show was co-hosted by Bryan Batt and Bebe Neuwirth and featured performances by Alan Menken, STOMP, Seth Rudetsky, Edward Watts of The Fanasticks and LaChanze. BroadwayWorld was backstage at the ceremony to capture the evening's award-winners and ceremony participants!

Photo Coverage: 2010 Lucille Lortel Awards Arrivals
by Peter James Zielinski - May 3, 2010


Lortel Statues for 14 categories and 2 special awards were handed out by celebrity presenters at the 2010 Lucille Lortel Awards at a live awards ceremony last night, May 2, at Terminal 5. Hosted by the Off-Broadway League, the live show was co-hosted by Bryan Batt and Bebe Neuwirth and featured performances by Alan Menken, STOMP, Seth Rudetsky, Edward Watts of The Fanasticks and LaChanze. BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet to capture the evening's starry arrivals!

STAGE TUBE: A Marriage Proposal Held On Stage At MEMPHIS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 19, 2010


The audience members attending the April 17th 2 PM performance of Memphis were given an extra special treat when Ramon Castro got on stage and proposed to his girlfriend Celeste Sanders. Castro quoted the show asking Sanders if she would be the woman to pick out his clothes for the rest of his life, a line used by Huey Calhoun.

MEMPHIS, Carol Burnett, Et. Al Scheduled For Barnes & Noble April Events
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2010


Barnes & Noble has announced its guests and events for the month of April for its various stores in New York City. Set to appear are Carol Burnett, John Tartaglia, Gene Wilder, the casts of Broadway's Memphis and Enron, and many more!

MEMPHIS Celebrates 200th Performance!
by Monica Simoes - Apr 11, 2010


MEMPHIS, the musical that is currently BLOWING THE ROOF OFF BROADWAY celebrated its 200th performance on Saturday, April 10th at 8pm at the Shubert Theatre. Cast and crew celebrated this milestone in true MEMPHIS style with dinner from Carmine's and cake between shows.

MEMPHIS Celebrates 200th Performance on Broadway 4/10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2010


MEMPHIS, the musical that is currently BLOWING THE ROOF OFF BROADWAY celebrates its 200th performance on Saturday, April 10th at 8pm at the Shubert Theatre. Cast and crew will celebrate this milestone in true MEMPHIS style with dinner from Carmine's and cake between shows.

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Celebrates CD Release at Barnes & Noble
by Rachel Heng - Apr 9, 2010


The original musical MEMPHIS celebrated the retail release of their Original Cast Recording with an in-store performance and CD signing at Barnes and Noble Lincoln Center this week. The event featured musical performances by stars Chad Kimball, Montego Glover, Derrick Baskin, J. Bernard Calloway, James Monroe Iglehart and Cass Morgan. Following the performance, the cast signed CDs along with creative team members David Bryan, Joe DiPietro, and Sergio Trujillo.

MEMPHIS Celebrates 200th Performance on Broadway 4/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 8, 2010


MEMPHIS, the musical that is currently BLOWING THE ROOF OFF BROADWAY celebrates its 200th performance on Saturday, April 10th at 8pm at the Shubert Theatre. Cast and crew will celebrate this milestone in true MEMPHIS style with dinner from Carmine's and cake between shows.

BWW Interview: J Bernard Calloway Of MEMPHIS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 9, 2010


J. Bernard Calloway is currently making his Broadway debut in Memphis as 'Delray', a role which he originated while the show was still at La Jolla Playhouse and the Seattle 5th Ave. His face and name may still be unknown to some, but that is a fact that is soon to change.

MEMPHIS, Carol Burnett, Et. Al Scheduled For Barnes & Noble April Events
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2010


Barnes & Noble has announced its guests and events for the month of April for its various stores in New York City. Set to appear are Carol Burnett, John Tartaglia, Gene Wilder, the casts of Broadway's Memphis and Enron, and many more!

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