STAGE TUBE: NY Knicks Sing with Cast of MEMPHIS in New Webseries!
by Nicole Rosky - March 22, 2011
In all all new webseries entitled 'The Andy and Landry Show,' New York Knicks rookies Andy Rautins and Landry Fields visit the Shubert Theatre to get song writing tips from the cast of Broadway's MEMPHIS. In this first episode, the duo learns and performs a themesong for thier new show. Click below to check it out!
MEMPHIS to Hit Movie Screens Four Nights Only - April 28 - May 3!
by Robert Diamond - March 17, 2011
MEMPHIS, Broadway's current Tony Award® winning Best Musical, is hitting big screens nationwide for an exclusive four-night run on Thursday, April 28; Saturday, April 30; and Tuesday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m., with a special matinee on Sunday, May 1 at 12:30 p.m. (all times are local). This is the first time the current Tony Award®-winning Best Musical will be presented in movie theaters while concurrently running on Broadway. In addition to the electrifying musical, audiences will be treated to an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the musical that won four 2010 Tony Awards® and continues to play to sold out houses on Broadway. MEMPHIS was captured live in performance with the original Broadway cast for this special Fathom event presentation.
Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Joins Sardi's Wall Of Fame
by Walter McBride - March 11, 2011
Yesterday, Montego Glover and Chad Kimball were joined by Sardi's president Max Klimavicius and their MEMPHIS co-stars to celebrate the unveiling of their Sardi's caracitures. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below!
Fremantle Corp. to Distribute MEMPHIS Video Internationally
by Jessica Lewis - March 10, 2011
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that the Canadian distributor Fremantle has acquired the international rights to Broadway's MEMPHIS. They write: 'Toronto-based Fremantle will start shopping the two-hour, HD musical special event from Broadway Worldwide at MIP-TV 2011.'
Nancy Opel Joins MEMPHIS as Mama, John Jellison Takes Over as Mr. Simmons
by Robert Diamond - February 22, 2011
The 2010 Tony winning Best Musical MEMPHIS announced today that Nancy Opel has joined the cast of MEMPHIS as 'Mama.' Opel will begin performances on Tuesday, March 15th. Along with Opel, current cast member John Jellison will take over the role of 'Mr. Simmons,' also beginning performances on Tuesday, March 15th. Cass Morgan and Michael McGrath will play their final performances on Sunday, March 13th.
TV: NYC Public School Kids Surprise MEMPHIS with 'Steal Your Rock & Roll' Dance
by Jessica Lewis - February 5, 2011
World-renowned watchmaker Audemars Piguet partnered with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) and the Tony Awards on Thursday, to host more than 1,000 underserved New York City Public School Students at their very first Broadway show. Through 'Inspire Change,' an initiative launched by the producers of Memphis, students from 11 public schools throughout the 5 boroughs of Manhattan enjoyed this special performance of Memphis in addition to in-school workshops and a 'talk-back' with the cast and producers of the show and representatives from the Tony Awards.
Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Treats 1000 NYC Public School Student to First Broadway Show
by Monica Simoes - February 4, 2011
World-renowned watchmaker Audemars Piguet partnered with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) and the Tony Awards today, to host more than 1,000 underserved New York City Public School Students at their very first Broadway show. Through 'Inspire Change,' an initiative launched by the producers of Memphis, students from 11 public schools throughout the 5 boroughs of Manhattan enjoyed this special performance of Memphis in addition to in-school workshops and a 'talk-back' with the cast and producers of the show and representatives from the Tony Awards.
Photo Flash: Backstage with MEMPHIS at GMA
by Kelsey Denette - January 31, 2011
The cast of Broadway's Tony Award winning Best Musical MEMPHIS performed 'Steal Your Rock ‘n' Roll' live on ABC's 'Good Morning America' on Friday, January 28th. Critically acclaimed MEMPHIS won four 2010 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Original Score (David Bryan and Joe DiPietro), Best Book (Joe DiPietro), and Best Orchestrations (David Bryan and Daryl Waters).
STAGE TUBE: Backstage with MEMPHIS at GMA
by Kelsey Denette - January 31, 2011
The cast of Broadway's Tony Award winning Best Musical MEMPHIS performed 'Steal Your Rock ‘n' Roll' live on ABC's 'Good Morning America' on Friday, January 28th. See a backstage look below!
MEMPHIS Performs on ABC's Good Morning America 1/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 27, 2011
The cast of Broadway's Tony Award winning Best Musical MEMPHIS will perform "Steal Your Rock 'n' Roll" live on ABC's "Good Morning America" on Friday, January 28th in the 8am hour.
MEMPHIS to be Filmed Live for Nationwide Digital Cinema Distribution!
by Robert Diamond - January 13, 2011
The 2010 Tony Award® winning Best Musical MEMPHIS will be captured live-in-performance by Broadway Worldwide for high definition exhibition in digital cinemas nationwide this spring. For the first time ever, audiences around the country will be able to experience Broadway's current Tony Award® winning Best Musical in their own home town movie theatre during its Tony Award®-winning year. The Broadway production of MEMPHIS will be captured live during regularly scheduled performances January 18-21st at the Shubert Theatre, utilizing multiple high definition cameras and 96 tracks of sound recording.
MEMPHIS Announces Snow Day Offer
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 11, 2011
Stay warm at the Shubert Theatre with a special snow day offer to Tony® winning Best Musical MEMPHIS. Bring this code - ME4FANS- to the Shubert Theatre Box Office (225 W. 44th St) or visit www.Broadwayoffers.com and save 40% on orchestra and mezzanine tickets for the Wednesday, January 12th 2pm and 8pm performances.
MEMPHIS Welcomes The Apprentice For Backers Audition 10/28
by TV News Desk - October 28, 2010
In an upcoming episode of "The Apprentice" airing on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 10pm/9pm central, contestants will be given the challenge of holding a backers audition for two new Broadway musicals on stage at Broadway's Shubert Theatre, home to the 2010 Tony Award-winning Best Musical MEMPHIS.
MEMPHIS Welcomes The Apprentice For Backers Audition 10/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 21, 2010
In an upcoming episode of "The Apprentice" airing on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 10pm/9pm central, contestants will be given the challenge of holding a backers audition for two new Broadway musicals on stage at Broadway's Shubert Theatre, home to the 2010 Tony Award-winning Best Musical MEMPHIS.
MEMPHIS Celebrates One Year on Broadway, 10/19
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2010
The winner of four 2010 Tony awards including Best Musical, MEMPHIS will celebrate its one year anniversary on Broadway Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at the Shubert Theatre.
Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Celebrates One Year on Broadway!
by Linda Lenzi - October 18, 2010
The winner of four 2010 Tony awards including Best Musical, MEMPHIS celebrated its one year anniversary on Broadway Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at the Shubert Theatre and again on Sunday, October 17 at B.B. King.