Summer: The Donna Summer Musical 2018 - Articles Page 1.8

Run Time:
One hours and 45 minutes, with no intermission
Ages: 13+
Opened: April 23, 2018
Closing: December 30, 2018

Summer: The Donna Summer Musical - 2018 - Broadway History , Info & More

Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (Broadway)
205 West 46th St. New York, NY

She was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven, who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor diva. But what the world didn't know was how Donna Summer risked it all to break through barriers, becoming the icon of an era and the inspiration for every music diva who followed.

Tony Award winner LaChanze (The Color Purple), Ariana DeBose (Hamilton, A Bronx Tale) and newcomer Storm Lever play Donna Summer, taking us through her tumultuous life, tempestuous loves and mega-watt musical hits. Spend the night in her electrifying universe.

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Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
4 / 10

Heaven knows what the creators of Summer are thinking, if any thought at all has gone into this disco dud of a show. Three talented and blameless women-LaChanze, Ariana DeBose and Storm Lever-play the late Donna Summer at different stages of her life in a tacky, sub-Vegas jukebox biomusical that draws from the singer's groovy catalog of hits, including 'I Feel Love,' 'MacArthur Park,' 'On the Radio' and 'Last Dance.' At its most watchable, the show plays like a barely dramatized adaptation of Summer's Spotify and Wikipedia pages. But when it's bad, it's so, so bad.

'Summer' review: Donna Summer's songs are the hot stuff
7 / 10

What saves all this, of course, is the celebration of the music, with a parade of hits starting with her first biggie, the mildly controversial 'Love to Love You Baby' (many references to the orgasmic nature of the song), and on to Billboard toppers such as 'MacArthur Park,' 'On the Radio' and 'She Works Hard for the Money.' Never mind that these songs sometimes show up without moving the story along, as when a chorus line of hookers appears for no discernible reason other than to sing 'Bad Girls.'

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: LaChanze
by Nicole Rosky - May 19, 2018


Watch below as LaChanze tells us all about want this nomination means to her, how she's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Ariana DeBose
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2018


Watch below as Ariana tells us all about want this nomination means to her, how she's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!

Disco 'Til You Drop! SUMMER Announces Nightly After-Party At Bond 45
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2018


Now you won't have to stop dancing after the curtain comes down on SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical. Beginning tonight Bond 45 in its new location next door to the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street), will host an after-party after every performance of SUMMER. The celebration will continue downstairs at Bond 45 with dancing to all of SUMMER's greatest hits and a themed menu of signature SUMMER cocktails including 'Hot Stuff,' 'Bad Girls,' and 'Last Dance.'.

TV: Watch New Clips of Tony Nominees Ariana DeBose & LaChanze in SUMMER
by Nicole Rosky - May 2, 2018


The leading ladies of Summer really are hot stuff! Just yesterday, LaChanze and Ariana DeBose earned Tony nominations for their portrayals of the Queen of Disco at different stages in her life. Watch both ladies in action as they perform 'Hot Stuff' and 'MacArthur Park' with fellow Donna, Storm Lever, below!

BWW Exclusive: Listen to 'Hot Stuff' from SUMMER: THE ORIGINAL HITS Album!
by Nicole Rosky - April 27, 2018


Coinciding with the opening of the hit Broadway musical, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, Def Jam/UMe just released Summer: The Original Hits- a catchy collection of her greatest hits. Click here to order today!

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Afra Hines Earns the Gypsy Robe for SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL!
by Walter McBride - April 26, 2018


It's Summer in April! Summer officially opened earlier this week at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre and BroadwayWorld at the Gypsy Robe ceremony before the production's opening night performance. We're taking you behind the scenes with recipient Afra Hines below!

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for SUMMER!
by Jennifer Broski - April 24, 2018


SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical opened on Broadway last night, Monday, April 23, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 West 46th Street. We're taking you to the red carpet below!

Photo Coverage: Inside the Opening Night Cast Party for SUMMER!
by Jennifer Broski - April 24, 2018


SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical opened on Broadway last night, Monday, April 23, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 West 46th Street. We're taking you inside the cast's opening night party! Check out the pictures below!

TV: This Cast is Hot Stuff! Go Inside Opening Night of SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL!
by TV - Opening Night Special - April 24, 2018


SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical opened on Broadway last night, Monday, April 23, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 West 46th Street. We're taking you inside the big night with the cast! Watch the video below!

Photo Coverage: The Cast of SUMMER Takes its Opening Night Bows
by Jennifer Broski - April 24, 2018


SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical opened on Broadway last night, Monday, April 23, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 West 46th Street. Check out photos below of the cast taking their opening night bows!

BWW Review: LaChanze, Ariana DeBose and Storm Lever Share The Title Role in SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL
by Michael Dale - April 24, 2018


'Now, if you want to sing along, you just go right ahead and sing,' the hostess of Broadway's newest musical advises her audience at the top of the show.  'And if you want to dance, go 'head, flail around!'

Video: BroadwayWorld Hits the Red Carpet at Opening Night of SUMMER
by TV - Red Carpets - April 23, 2018


SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical opens tonight at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre! The three actresses who play the role of musical icon Donna Summer are Tony Award winner LaChanze (The Color Purple, Once on This Island) as 'Diva Donna,' Ariana DeBose (A Bronx Tale, Hamilton) as 'Disco Donna' and Storm Lever(Freaky Friday) as 'Duckling Donna.'

TV: Donna Discos to Broadway! Watch Highlights from SUMMER
by Nicole Rosky - April 23, 2018


SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical opens tonight at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre! The three actresses who play the role of musical icon Donna Summer are Tony Award winner LaChanze (The Color Purple, Once on This Island) as 'Diva Donna,' Ariana DeBose (A Bronx Tale, Hamilton) as 'Disco Donna' and Storm Lever(Freaky Friday) as 'Duckling Donna.'

Review Roundup: Did the Critics Think SUMMER Was Hot Stuff? Read the Reviews!
by A.A. Cristi - April 23, 2018


SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical opens on Broadway tonight, Monday, April 23, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 West 46th Street.

SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical Officially Opens Tonight
by Stephi Wild - April 23, 2018


SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical opens on Broadway tonight, Monday, April 23, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 West 46th Street.

Photo Flash: Diva, Disco & Duckling Donnas! First Look at SUMMER on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - April 19, 2018


SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical is currently in previews at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, opening April 23, 2018. The three actresses who play the role of musical icon Donna Summer are Tony Award winner LaChanze (The Color Purple, Once on This Island) as 'Diva Donna,' Ariana DeBose (A Bronx Tale, Hamilton) as 'Disco Donna' and Storm Lever(Freaky Friday) as 'Duckling Donna.'

VIDEO: The Queen is Back! Watch LaChanze and the Cast of SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL on THE TODAY SHOW!
by Macon Prickett - April 16, 2018


The cast of Summer: The Donna Summer Musical performed on the TODAY show this morning! The show is set to open at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway on April 23, 2018.

SUMMER Announces Rush Ticket Policy
by Julie Musbach - March 28, 2018


SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical will offer a limited number of $40 rush tickets beginning with the first performance today, Wednesday, March 28. Rush tickets will be available at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, beginning when the Box Office opens each day.

It's SUMMER Time! Meet the Cast of SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - March 28, 2018


The calendar may say Spring (has anyone told the weather?) but things are heating up on Broadway! Performances begin tonight for Summer: The Donna Summer Musical at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway.

TV: Watch SUMMER Cast Make Final Preparations for Broadway; Previews Begin Tomorrow!
by Nicole Rosky - March 27, 2018


Performances begin tomorrow, Wednesday March 28, for SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical on Broadway. SUMMER will open on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 West 46th Street on April 23, 2018.

Summer: The Donna Summer Musical FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Summer: The Donna Summer Musical have there been?
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical has had 4 productions including San Diego, CA (Regional) which opened in 2017, Broadway which opened in 2018, US Tour which opened in 2019 and US Tour which opened in 2021.
What awards has Summer: The Donna Summer Musical been nominated for?
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical has been nominated for several awards including the Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Ariana DeBose and LaChanze. It was also nominated for Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical at the Drama League Awards alongside "The Band's Visit."
What awards has Summer: The Donna Summer Musical won?
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical has won the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for both Ariana DeBose and LaChanze. The show also won the Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical at the Drama League Awards alongside The Band's Visit.

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