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COME FLY AWAY to Close September 5
by Robert Diamond - Jul 28, 2010


The critically acclaimed Broadway musical COME FLY AWAY will conclude its Broadway run on Sunday, September 5 at the Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway at 46th Street) after 26 previews and 187 regular performances. Conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp and featuring vocals by Frank Sinatra, COME FLY AWAY will launch a national tour in May, 2011 in Chicago. More details on this extensive, multi-city national tour will be announced at a later date.

STAGE TUBE: COME FLY AWAY Performs on SYTYCD!
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 18, 2010


The critically acclaimed new Broadway musical COME FLY AWAY was be featured on the FOX television program 'So You Think You Can Dance' yesterday, June 17th. Tony Award nominees Karine Plantadit and Keith Roberts (nominated for Movin' Out) performed the show stopping number 'That's Life' during the program's first live results show of the season, which aired nationally at 9pm (8pm central).

COME FLY AWAY Visits SYTYCD, 6/17
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2010


The critically acclaimed new Broadway musical COME FLY AWAY will be featured on the FOX television program 'So You Think You Can Dance' Thursday, June 17th. Tony Award nominees Karine Plantadit and Keith Roberts (nominated for Movin' Out) will perform the show stopping number 'That's Life' during the program's first live results show of the season, which airs nationally at 9pm (8pm central).

COME FLY AWAY Visits SYTYCD, 6/17
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 15, 2010


The critically acclaimed new Broadway musical COME FLY AWAY will be featured on the FOX television program 'So You Think You Can Dance' Thursday, June 17th. Tony Award nominees Karine Plantadit and Keith Roberts (nominated for Movin' Out) will perform the show stopping number 'That's Life' during the program's first live results show of the season, which airs nationally at 9pm (8pm central).

Photo Coverage: 2010 Astaire Awards Honors Jones, Ortega et al.
by Monica Simoes - Jun 8, 2010


Amid an electrifying evening of dance by the greatest talents of Broadway and film, the 2010 Fred & Adele Astaire Award winners were announced at the 28th annual awards ceremony at the Gerald W. Lynch at John Jay College. The Douglas Watt Lifetime Achievement Award named for the late esteemed critic and co-founder of the Awards was presented to the legendary director and choreographer Kenny Ortega by Grammy winner Roberta Flack. Host for the evening was Ben Vereen.

COME FLY AWAY Puts New Block of Tickets On Sale For Performances Thru 2/20/2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 3, 2010


COME FLY AWAY, the critically acclaimed new Broadway musical, has announced that a new block of tickets is now on sale for performances through February 20, 2011. In addition, beginning Tuesday, September 7th, COME FLY AWAY will be performed on the following new schedule: Tuesday at 7pm, Wednesday at 2pm, Thursday at 7pm, Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm and 8pm, Sunday at 2pm and 6:30pm.

Photo Flash: Fred & Adele Astaire Awards Nominees' Cocktail Reception
by Charlie Piane - May 5, 2010


Emmy award winning actor Richard Thomas currently starring in the hit play 'Race' on Broadway announced the nominees for the 28th Annual Fred & Adele Astaire Awards honoring excellence in dance and choreography on Stage and in Film at a by-invitation-only cocktail reception at famed celebrity watering hole Elaine's.

Chmerkovskiy, Jones, Tharp, Wise Among Fred & Adele Astaire Awards Nominees
by Charlie Piane - May 3, 2010


Nominations for the 2010 Fred & Adele Astaire Awards were announced tonight by Emmy Award winner Richard Thomas.

Photo Flash: Regis Performs with Cast of COME FLY AWAY
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2010


Today, 'LIVE! With Regis and Kelly' featured the cast of COME FLY AWAY as part of 'Broadway Week,' which launched on Monday, April 26. Regis visited the cast, and was showcased in his own special performance with the talented cast. For this special week, top morning program 'LIVE! with Regis and Kelly' has welcomed some of today's most popular Broadway entertainers who are known to light up both the stage and screen. Each day, the hosts have featured some of today's most exciting musicals, with the hosts themselves taking part in some of the productions. LIVE! with Regis and Kelly airs on ABC at 9:00am EST.

Photo Coverage: COME FLY AWAY Opening Night Party Arrivals
by Linda Lenzi - Mar 26, 2010


The new Broadway musical, COME FLY AWAY, conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp and featuring vocals by Frank Sinatra, opened last night, March 25, at the Marquis Theatre. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the starry arrivals to the dance-fest's after party!

Photo Coverage: Twyla Tharp's COME FLY AWAY Opens on Broadway!
by Peter James Zielinski - Mar 26, 2010


The new Broadway musical, COME FLY AWAY, conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp and featuring vocals by Frank Sinatra, opened last night, March 25, at the Marquis Theatre. BroadwayWorld brings you a look at the starry arrivals and curtain call for the dance-filled show!

Photo Flash: Twyla Tharp's COME FLY AWAY Opens Tonight!
by Robert Diamond - Mar 25, 2010


The new Broadway musical, COME FLY AWAY, conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp and featuring vocals by Frank Sinatra, is gearing up for its opening tonight at the Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway). BroadwayWorld brings you a look at production photos from the dance-filled show!

Photo Flash: Twyla Tharp's COME FLY AWAY
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2010


The new Broadway musical, COME FLY AWAY, conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp and featuring vocals by Frank Sinatra, is gearing up for its March 25th opening at the Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway). BroadwayWorld brings you a look at production photos from the dance-filled show!

Photo Flash: The Cast of COME FLY AWAY
by Robert Diamond - Feb 24, 2010


The new Broadway musical, COME FLY AWAY, conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp and featuring vocals by Frank Sinatra, will open this spring at the Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway). Previews will begin on Monday, March 1, 2010 with an opening night slated for Thursday, March 25. COME FLY AWAY played its sold-out, critically lauded world premiere engagement at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre this fall.

Full Cast Announced for Tharp's COME FLY AWAY; Tickets on Sale January 18
by Robert Diamond - Jan 14, 2010


Casting has been announced for the new Broadway musical COME FLY AWAY, conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp and featuring vocals by Frank Sinatra. COME FLY AWAY will star Matthew Dibble, Holley Farmer, Laura Mead, Charlie Neshyba-Hodges, Rika Okamoto, Karine Plantadit, Keith Roberts and John Selya, all of whom were in last fall's acclaimed world premiere production at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre.

RIALTO CHATTER: Will Tharp's COME FLY WITH ME Cast Ring-A-Ding Ding Broadway?
by Eddie Varley - Nov 17, 2009


Deriving inspiration from the timeless big band sounds of Frank Sinatra, Tony Award Winner Twyla Tharp brings her new musical'Come Fly With Me' to the Alliance Theatre stage in Atlanta. Conceived, directed and choreographed by Tharp, the musical, which, with permission from the Frank Sinatra Enterprises and the Sinatra family, features original masters of Sinatra's voice, began performances Sept. 15, and officially opened on Sept. 23.

Alliance Theatre Opens Its Season With Twyla Tharp’s 'Come Fly With Me'
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2009


Deriving inspiration from the timeless big band sounds of Frank Sinatra, Tony Award Winner Twyla Tharp brings her new musical'Come Fly With Me' to the Alliance Theatre stage in Atlanta. Conceived, directed and choreographed by Tharp, the musical, which, with permission from the Frank Sinatra Enterprises and the Sinatra family, features original masters of Sinatra's voice, began performances Sept. 15, and officially opened on Sept. 23.

Alliance Theatre Opens Its Season With Twyla Tharp’s 'Come Fly With Me'
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2009


Deriving inspiration from the timeless big band sounds of Frank Sinatra, Tony Award Winner Twyla Tharp brings her new musical'Come Fly With Me' to the Alliance Theatre stage in Atlanta. Conceived, directed and choreographed by Tharp, the musical, which, with permission from the Frank Sinatra Enterprises and the Sinatra family, features original masters of Sinatra's voice, began performances Sept. 15, and officially opened on Sept. 23.

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