Scandalous 2012 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: November 15, 2012
Closing: December 09, 2012

Scandalous - 2012 - Broadway History , Info & More

Neil Simon Theatre (Broadway)
250 W. 52nd St. New York, NY 10019

SCANDALOUS is based on the life of Aimee Semple McPherson (1890-1944), the world's first media superstar evangelist -- a woman whose passion for saving souls equaled her passion for making sensational headlines and attracting overflow crowds of thousands throughout the world. Time Magazine named Aimee Semple McPherson one the most influential people of the twentieth century.



Set in 1920's Los Angeles, holiness collides with Hollywood in this extraordinary tale of one remarkable woman's charismatic rise to fame amidst scandalous love affairs and growing controversy, inevitably ending in her much-publicized fall from grace.









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Theater Review: 'Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson'
3 / 10

The Tony Award for fearless determination - if such a thing actually existed, ought to go to Kathie Lee Gifford. She has been developing and promoting her musical 'Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson' - for which she wrote the lyrics, book and even some of the music - for more than a decade…'Scandalous' is like a combination of 'Leap of Faith,' another musical about an evangelist, which flopped last spring, and 'Chaplin,' also a bland bio musical...The score - the work of no less than three composers - mainly consists of generic samplings from various genres: Irish jig, beer hall anthem, tambourine-shaking prayer and so on…Carolee Carmello, who has spent the past few years alternating between the tryouts of 'Scandalous' and stints in 'Mamma Mia!,' throws all of her dramatic and vocal intensity into the role, but it is an off-putting, aggressive performance.

Scandalous, Neil Simon Theatre, New York
4 / 10

Neither a must-see juicy disaster (that might have required Gifford herself to inhabit the primary role) nor a surprising, damn-the-critics success, Scandalous features a tremendously hard-working ensemble and a tremendously hard-working star: Carolee Carmello, as Aimee. Walt Spangler’s diamond-shard Art Deco set glitters, David Armstrong directs with some flair, and I have never seen such a display of hallelujah hands outside a gospel church service.

TV: Sneak Peek of Carlolee Carmello, George Hearn and More in SCANDALOUS- Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - November 13, 2012


Featuring book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman, Scandalous began performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52nd St.) on October 13, 2012. Opening Night is set for Thursday, November 15 (6:30 p.m.). BroadwayWorld brings you just-released performance highlights below!

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- Andrew Samonsky
by BWW - November 9, 2012


In this week's edition, we caught up with Andrew Samonsky, who is starring as 'Harold McPherson' and 'Kenneth Ormiston' in Scandalous- currently in previews at the Neil Simon Theatre, and opening on November 15.

STAGE TUBE: SCANDALOUS' Roz Ryan Sings for Kathie Lee Gifford on TODAY SHOW
by Nicole Rosky - November 2, 2012


Featuring book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman, SCANDALOUS began performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52nd St.) on October 13, 2012, with opening Night set for November 15. In the video below, Roz Ryan gives Kathie Lee a special surprise at 'The Today Show' by singing 'Natural Woman.' Check out her performance below!

BWW Exclusive STAGE ART - SCANDALOUS
by BWW - November 16, 2012


This week - it's all about Scandalous! Featuring book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman, Scandalous began performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre on October 13, 2012 and opened last night, Thursday, November 15.

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- Roz Ryan
by BWW - October 19, 2012


In this week's edition, we caught up with Roz Ryan, who is starring as 'Emma Jo' in SCANDALOUS- currently in previews at the Neil Simon Theatre, and opening on November 15.

Photo Flash: First Look at SCANDALOUS, Starring Carmello and More!
by Kelsey Denette - October 19, 2012


Featuring book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman, SCANDALOUS began performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52nd St.) on October 13, 2012. Opening Night is set for Thursday, November 15 (6:30 p.m.).

SCANDALOUS Begins Performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre Today, October 13
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2012


Featuring book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman, SCANDALOUS begins performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52nd St.) today, October 13, 2012. Opening Night is set for Thursday, November 15 (6:30 p.m.).

Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal with the Cast of SCANDALOUS!
by Walter McBride - September 26, 2012


Featuring book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman, SCANDALOUS begins performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52nd St.) on Saturday, October 13, 2012. Opening Night is set for Thursday, November 15 (6:30 p.m.). Tickets are on sale now by visiting www.ScandalousOnBroadway.com. The cast gave a special performance preview earlier this week, and you can check out full photo coverage below!

TV EXCLUSIVE: Carolee Carmello & George Hearn Talk Returning to Broadway in SCANDALOUS, Career-Changing Roles, and More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - September 29, 2012


Featuring book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman, SCANDALOUS begins performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52nd St.) on Saturday, October 13, 2012. SCANDALOUS is led by two-time Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello (Sister Act, Mamma Mia, Parade) as Aimee Semple McPherson, two-time Tony Award winner George Hearn (Sunset Blvd., La Cage aux Folles, Sweeney Todd) as James Kennedy and Brother Bob. In this edition, Richard chats with the Broadway-bound duo about bringing the story to Broadway, some of their favorite past roles, and so much more! Click below to watch the full interview.

TV: Carlolee Carmello, George Hearn, Kathie Lee Gifford Talk SCANDALOUS- Plus a Special Preview!
by Nicole Rosky - September 25, 2012


Featuring book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman, SCANDALOUS begins performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52nd St.) on Saturday, October 13, 2012. Opening Night is set for Thursday, November 15 (6:30 p.m.). Tickets are on sale now by visiting www.ScandalousOnBroadway.com. The cast gave a special performance preview yesterday, and BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge was there to chat with the whole gang. Check out what they had to say and watch 'Stand Up!,' 'A Girl's Gotta Do What a Girl's Gotta Do' and 'For Such a Time as This' below!

Box Office Opens for SCANDALOUS Today, September 17
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2012


Today, September 17 at 10 a.m., the Neil Simon Theatre Box Office opens for the new Broadway musical SCANDALOUS: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson.

Box Office Opens for SCANDALOUS on Monday, 9/17
by Nicole Rosky - September 14, 2012


This Monday, September 17 at 10 a.m., the Neil Simon Theatre Box Office opens for the new Broadway musical SCANDALOUS: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson.

Up on the Marquee: SCANDALOUS
by Jennifer Broski - September 11, 2012


Featuring book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman, SCANDALOUS begins performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52nd St.) on Saturday, October 13, 2012. Opening Night is set for Thursday, November 15 (6:30 p.m.). Tickets are on sale now by visiting www.ScandalousOnBroadway.com. The marquee just went up at the Neil Simon Theatre, and you can check it out below!

TV: First Look at SCANDALOUS Cast Performing Live at BROADWAY ON BROADWAY!
by Robert Diamond - September 10, 2012


Kathie Lee Gifford hosted this year's Broadway on Broadway, Sunday, September 9th. The event kicked off the 2012-2013 Broadway season with star performances from new shows and long-running favorites, accompanied by a live 30-piece live orchestra directed by Alex Lacamoire. BroadwayWorld.com was on hand to film the exciting event. First up? SCANDALOUS.

TV: SCANDALOUS' Carlolee Carmello, George Hearn, Kathie Lee Gifford and More Meet the Press!
by Nicole Rosky - September 7, 2012


Featuring book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman, SCANDALOUS begins performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52nd St.) on Saturday, October 13, 2012. Opening Night is set for Thursday, November 15 (6:30 p.m.). Tickets are on sale now by visiting www.ScandalousOnBroadway.com. The cast and creative team met the press yesterday, September 5, and BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge was there to chat with the whole gang. Check out what they had to say below!

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast and Creative Team of SCANDALOUS!
by Jennifer Broski - September 6, 2012


Featuring book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman, SCANDALOUS begins performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52nd St.) on Saturday, October 13, 2012. Opening Night is set for Thursday, November 15 (6:30 p.m.). Tickets are on sale now by visiting www.ScandalousOnBroadway.com. The cast and creative team met the press yesterday, September 5, and you can check out photos from the event below!

Candy Buckley Joins Cast of Broadway-Bound SCANDALOUS
by Nicole Rosky - August 29, 2012


Celebrated stage veteran Candy Buckley completes the cast of this fall's highly anticipated new Broadway musical SCANDALOUS: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson.

Kathie Lee Gifford to Host BROADWAY ON BROADWAY 2012; Set for Sept. 9
by Kelsey Denette - August 29, 2012


Actress, singer, television host, playwright, songwriter and author Kathie Lee Gifford will host the 20th Broadway on Broadway concert, it was just announced by The Broadway League and the Times Square Alliance.

Andrew Samonsky Joins Carolee Carmello, George Hearn and More in SCANDALOUS
by Kelsey Denette - August 17, 2012


This fall, Andrew Samonsky returns to Broadway in the new musical SCANDALOUS: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson.

STAGE TUBE: Kathie Lee Gifford Talks SCANDALOUS With Jimmy Fallon
by Kelsey Denette - August 16, 2012


This fall, Carolee Carmello and George Hearn will star in the new Broadway musical SCANDALOUS: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson. With book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford and music by David Pomeranz and David Friedman, SCANDALOUS begins performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52nd St.) on Saturday, October 13, 2012. Opening Night is set for Thursday, November 15.

Broadway-Bound SCANDALOUS Website Launches Today
by Nicole Rosky - August 13, 2012


Today, the official website launches for the new Broadway musical SCANDALOUS: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson. Visit www.ScandalousOnBroadway.com to view an exclusive video interview with bookwriter and lyricist Kathie Lee Gifford, plus performance clips, company member bios, production photos and the latest news.

Edward Watts and Roz Ryan Join Cast of Broadway-Bound SCANDALOUS
by Nicole Rosky - August 10, 2012


This fall, celebrated stage veterans Edward Watts (Finian's Rainbow) and Roz Ryan (Chicago, The Pajama Game, Dreamgirls) return to Broadway to co-star in the new musical SCANDALOUS: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson.

Two-Time Tony Award Winner George Hearn Joins Carolee Carmello in SCANDALOUS This Fall!
by Kelsey Denette - August 2, 2012


In this, his 19th Broadway show, Hearn will portray the dual roles of James Kennedy, Aimee's kindhearted father; and Brother Bob, a popular preacher whose growing resentment of Aimee and her public power fuels him to vehemently discredit her from his pulpit.

STAGE TUBE: Katie Lee Gifford Makes SCANDALOUS Announcement on the Today Show!
by Kelsey Denette - July 19, 2012


As announced on the Thursday, July 19 edition of NBC TODAY, this fall, two-time Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello (Parade, Mamma Mia!, Sister Act) will star in the new Broadway musical SCANDALOUS: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson. View the announcement from Kathie Lee Gifford on TODAY below!

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