Photo Coverage: THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Celebrates Opening with Author Robert James Waller!
by Walter McBride - February 20, 2014
The Bridges of Madison County, the new musical based on the best selling novel by Robert James Waller, opens tonight, February 20, 2014, at 8:00 PM at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). Robert James Waller, author of the novel on which the musical is based, visited the show last night and was invited up on stage at the end of the performance. Below, check out photos from the special curtain call and check back tonight for a full review roundup!
VIDEO: THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY's Kelli O'Hara and Steven Pasquale Perform on THE VIEW
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2014
The Bridges of Madison County, the new musical by the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning team of Marsha Norman ('night Mother, The Color Purple) and Jason Robert Brown (The Last Fie Years, Parade) is currently in previews at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). The Bridges of Madison County will hold its opening night on February 20, 2014. Watch Kelli O'Hara and Steven Pasquale perform on THE VIEW below!
In Honor of 'BRIDGES' on Broadway, BWW Highlights Jason Robert Brown's Best
by BWW Special Coverage - February 16, 2014
In honor of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY's opening on Broadway this week, BroadwayWorld decided to highlight Tony- and Drama Desk Award-winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown's body of work. Scroll down to learn more about Brown's musicals, watch songs and highlights, and be sure to let us know your favorite Jason Robert Brown show or song!
Broadway's THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Announces General Rush Policy
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014
Producers of The Bridges of Madison County, the new musical by the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning team of Marsha Norman ('night Mother, The Color Purple) and Jason Robert Brown (The Last Fie Years, Parade), are pleased to announce a general rush.
THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Begins Previews on Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014
The Bridges of Madison County, the new musical by the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning team of Marsha Norman ('night Mother, The Color Purple) and Jason Robert Brown (The Last Fie Years, Parade) will begin performances tonight, January 17, 2014, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street).
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes - THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Cast and Orchestra Unite
by Stage Tube - January 16, 2014
The Bridges of Madison County, the new musical by the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning team of Marsha Norman ('night Mother, The Color Purple) and Jason Robert Brown (The Last Fie Years, Parade) will begin performances this Friday, January 17, 2014, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). The sitzprobe for The Bridges of Madison County was held at Carroll Music Studios on January 9, 2014. Go behind the scenes with the cast and orchestra below!
Photo Coverage: Kelli O'Hara & Steven Pasquale Sing from THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at 92Y TALKS
by Stephen Sorokoff - January 6, 2014
The 92Y TALKS presented an evening with the stars and director of the new Broadway musical The Bridges of Madison County prior to it's opening on Broadway. A talk with 'Bridges' Four-Time Tony Award-nominee Kelli O'Hara, Steven Pasquale, and Tony Award-Winning director Bartlett Sher was moderated by Tony Award winning composer/lyricist Adam Guettel in the 92Y's Buttenwieser Hall. The evening started with Kelli O'Hara and Steven Pasquale performing a selection from the show and a Q&A followed the panel discussion. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the event below!
Cast of BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Set for 92Y Event, 1/5
by Tyler Peterson - December 27, 2013
92Y presents an evening with the stars and director behind the new Broadway musical The Bridges of Madison County, on Sunday, January 5 at 7:30 pm. Four-time Tony Award-nominee Kelli O'Hara (Francesca) and Steven Pasquale (Robert Kincaid) join Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher for a conversation moderated by Tony Award winning composer/lyricist Adam Guettel. The evening will also include a few performances of songs from the show.
STAGE TUBE: THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Cast Send Holiday Love to Fans
by Nicole Rosky - December 20, 2013
The Bridges of Madison County begins previews on Friday, January 17, 2014 and opens on Thursday, February 20, 2014, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). The complete casting includes Kelli O'Hara as Francesca Johnson, Steven Pasquale as Robert Kincaid, Hunter Foster as Bud Johnson, Cass Morgan as Marge, Michael X. Martin as Charlie, Caitlin Kinnunen as Carolyn,Derek Klena as Michael, as well as Whitney Bashor, Jennifer Allen, Ephie Aardema, Katie Klaus,Luke Markinovich, Aaron Ramey, Dan Sharkey, Tim Wright, Jessica Vosk, Charlie Franklin, andKevin Kern.
The cast is currently in rehearsal, and they sent a special holiday message to fans in the video below!
Jason Robert Brown Sings & Analyzes THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
by Pat Cerasaro - December 18, 2013
Tony Award-winning composer/lyricist and a popular concert performer and recording artist in his own right, Jason Robert Brown discusses his inspiration for the new stage adaptation of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY as well as performs material from it as part of a new video series presenting a behind the scenes look at the new musical currently in rehearsals for its Broadway bow.
Photo Coverage: Meet the Company of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY on Broadway!
by Walter McBride - December 16, 2013
The Bridges of Madison Countybegins previews on Friday, January 17, 2014 and opens on Thursday, February 20, 2014, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). The complete casting includes Kelli O'Hara as Francesca Johnson, Steven Pasquale as Robert Kincaid, Hunter Foster as Bud Johnson, Cass Morgan as Marge, Michael X. Martin as Charlie, Caitlin Kinnunen as Carolyn, Derek Klena as Michael, as well as Whitney Bashor, Jennifer Allen, Ephie Aardema, Katie Klaus, Luke Markinovich, Aaron Ramey, Dan Sharkey, Tim Wright, Jessica Vosk, Charlie Franklin, and Kevin Kern.
The company met the press earlier today and you can check out phtoos from the festivities below!
92Y to Host Evening with Cast of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, 1/5
by Tyler Peterson - December 9, 2013
92Y presents an evening with the stars and director behind the new Broadway musical The Bridges of Madison County, on Sunday, January 5 at 7:30 pm. Four-time Tony Award-nominee Kelli O'Hara (Francesca) and Steven Pasquale (Robert Kincaid) join Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher for a conversation moderated by Tony Award winning composer/lyricist Adam Guettel. The evening will also include a few performances of songs from the show.
Kelli O'Hara & Steven Pasquale Begin Rehearsal for THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Today; Full Cast Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - December 9, 2013
Producers Jeffrey Richards, Stacey Mindich, and Jerry Frankel just announced the complete cast of The Bridges of Madison County, which begins previews on Friday, January 17, 2014 and opens on Thursday, February 20, 2014, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). Rehearsals for the new Broadway musical will begin today, Monday, December 9, 2013.
Derek Klena and Caitlin Kinnunen Join Cast of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
by Nicole Rosky - December 5, 2013
Producers Jeffrey Richards, Stacey Mindich, and Jerry Frankel announced that Derek Klena (Wicked) and Caitlin Kinnunen (Spring Awakening) will join the cast of The Bridges of Madison County, the new musical based on the best selling novel by Robert James Waller. The pair will play Michael and Carolyn Johnson, the children of Francesca (Kelli O'Hara) and Bud Johnson (Hunter Foster).
Cass Morgan and Michael X. Martin Join Cast of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
by Nicole Rosky - December 4, 2013
Producers Jeffrey Richards, Stacey Mindich, and Jerry Frankel announced today that Cass Morgan and Michael X. Martin will join the cast of The Bridges of Madison County, the new musical based on the best selling novel by Robert James Waller. Morgan and Martin will play the roles of Marge and Charlie, the nosy neighbor and her husband to the Johnson family.