Summer: The Donna Summer Musical 2018 - Articles Page 2.6

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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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.

Island Def Jam & Universal Music To Honor Donna Summer with Release of SUMMER: THE ORIGINAL HITS
by Macon Prickett - March 26, 2018


On April 20, Island Def Jam/UMe is set to properly fete Donna Summer, the undisputed Queen of Disco and The First Lady of Love, with Summer: The Original Hits. This catchy collection of Summer's greatest hits is a companion to Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, an exciting new Broadway musical based on her rich and storied life. Previews for Summer: The Donna Summer Musical commenced on March 28, 2018, at the legendary Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City with the official opening on April 23, 2018.

Photo Coverage: The Cast of SUMMER Gives a Preview Performance for the Press
by Walter McBride - March 9, 2018


Summer: The Donna Summer Musical is headed for Broadway! The cast gave the press a preview of what's to come yesterday, and BroadwayWorld captured all the action. Check out the photos below!

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL
by Walter McBride - March 9, 2018


It look's like Summer is coming early! Summer: The Donna Summer Musical is headed for Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on April 23, 2018. Preview performances begin March 28, 2018.

TV: SUMMER Comes Early! Meet the Cast and Catch a Sneak Peek of The Donna Summer Musical!
by Nicole Rosky - March 8, 2018


Summer comes early this year! Summer: The Donna Summer Musical is headed for Broadway and BroadwayWorld has a preview of what's to come. Meet the company and catch a sneak peek of the cast in rehearsal below!

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL
by Walter McBride - March 8, 2018


Summer comes early this year! Summer: The Donna Summer Musical is headed for Broadway and BroadwayWorld has a preview of what's to come. SUMMER will open on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on April 23, 2018. Preview performances begin March 28, 2018.

TV: Workin' Hard for the Money! Watch a Preview of SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL
by Julie Musbach - March 8, 2018


Summer comes early this year! SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL is headed for Broadway and BroadwayWorld has a preview of what's to come, watch below!

The Box Office is Now Open for SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL
by Julie Musbach - February 28, 2018


The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre box office (205 West 46th Street) is now open for SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical. The three actresses who will play the role of musical icon Donna Summer will be 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.'

Full Cast Announced for SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL
by Julie Musbach - February 12, 2018


Full casting has been announced for SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical on Broadway and rehearsals begin today, February 12. As previously announced, the three actresses who will play the role of musical icon Donna Summer will be 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.'

Up on the Marquee: SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL
by Walter McBride - February 10, 2018


Summer: The Donna Summer Musical will open at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre, 205 West 46th Street on April 23, 2018. Preview performances begin March 28, 2018. Check out photos of the marquee below!

Breaking: LaChanze, Ariana DeBose and Storm Lever Will Disco to Broadway in SUMMER!
by Nicole Rosky - February 2, 2018


Three actresses who will play the role of Donna Summer in SUMMER: Donna Summer Musical on Broadway have been announced. Playing the musical icon Donna Summer will be Tony Award winner LaChanze ( 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.' Additional casting will be announced soon.

Tickets Now On Sale For SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL On Broadway
by Stephi Wild - January 8, 2018


Tickets are now on sale for SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical on Broadway through Ticketmaster.com. SUMMER features a book by Colman Domingo, Robert Cary and Des McAnuff, with songs by Donna Summer, Giorgio Moroder, Paul Jabara and others and will be directed by Des McAnuff and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo, with music supervised by Ron Melrose and scenic design by Robert Brill, costumes by Paul Tazewell, lighting by Howell Binkley, sound by Gareth Owen and projections by Sean Nieuwenhuis.

Disco Queen Donna Summer's Hits Eyeing Broadway in Husband's New Musical
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2017


Donna Summer's husband Bruce Sudano has big Broadway plans as he prepares to launch his new stage show SUMMER at La Jolla Playhouse in November. The show, based on the life of his late wife, will feature all of the disco queen's greatest hits, with hopes taking the show the Broadway in 2018.

Toot Toot, Beep Beep! New Musical About the Life of Donna Summer in the Works
by A.A. Cristi - September 6, 2016


This week, Michael Riedel of the New York Post reported on the brand-new Donna Summer musical currently being in workshopped in New York City.  

Other Productions of Summer: The Donna Summer Musical

2017   San Diego, CA (Regional) World Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse
San Diego, CA (Regional)
2018   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2019   US Tour US National Tour
US Tour
2021   US Tour
US Tour

Summer: The Donna Summer Musical - 2018 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical LaChanze
2018 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Ariana DeBose
2018 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award LaChanze
2018 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical The Band's Visit
2018 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
2018 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Ariana DeBose
2018 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical LaChanze

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