Blues in the Night Revival 2019 - Articles Page 27

Run Time:
2 hours, including interval
Opened: July 18, 2019
Closing: September 07, 2019

Blues in the Night - 2019 - West End History , Info & More

Kiln Theatre
269 Kilburn High Road London NW6 7JR London

A man is a two-face, a worrisome thing who will leave you to sing, the blues in the night.



The Olivier and Tony Award nominated musical sees its first major London revival in 30 years.



Directed by Susie McKenna and starring Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke (Caroline or Change, Ghost, Amen Corner), Debbie Kurup (Sweet Charity, The Girl From the North Country) Olivier Award-winner Clive Rowe (Guys and Dolls, Carousel) and Gemma Sutton (Follies, The Rink), Blues in the Night is a scorching compilation of 26 hot and torchy blues numbers that frame the lives and loves of four residents of a downtown hotel. Featuring soul-filled songs by blues and jazz icons Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen and many more, this will be a sizzling night to remember.

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Blues in the Night - 2019 - West End Articles Page 27

Queensr�¿che Releases New Song MAN THE MACHINE
by Tori Hartshorn - Nov 16, 2018


Rock icons Queensrÿche have just release their first track, 'Man The Machine', off of their forthcoming LP The Verdict today. Listen to the songHERE. 'Man The Machine' is the first track to be released off of the band's newest full-length album, which is available for pre-order HERE. 

Anderson East Confirms 2019 Headline Dates
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 13, 2018


Anderson East will continue his extensive “Encore World Tour” in 2019 with stops at Columbus' Newport Music Hall, Cleveland's House of Blues, Indianapolis' The Vogue, Louisville's Mercury Ballroom and Charlottesville's Jefferson Theatre among several others. Tickets for the newly announced shows go on sale this Friday, November 16 at 10:00am local time. See below for complete details.

MerleFest 2019 Announces Initial Lineup and Late Night Jam
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 13, 2018


MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce the initial lineup for MerleFest 2019, which will be held April 25-28. The annual homecoming of musicians and music fans returns to the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The complete lineup for MerleFest 2019 will be announced over the next few months. Today's lineup announcement includes Wynonna & The Big Noise, Keb' Mo', The Earls of Leicester, Sam Bush, Tyler Childers, Peter Rowan and The Free Mexican Air Force, and many more. The 2019 Late Night Jam on Saturday, April 27th will start at 10:30 p.m. and run well past midnight, hosted by Chatham County Line. This very popular after-hours hootenanny in the Walker Center gathers many performers from the festival for impromptu artistic collaborations and one-of-a-kind superstar jams that have become legendary in the festival's history. Ticket sales for both the festival and Late Night Jam begin at 10 a.m. EST on Nov. 13th.

Eddie Jobson To Release '1971-1979 The Band Years'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 9, 2018


Nominated for 2019 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for his innovative work along with Roxy Music, Eddie Jobson is considered the definitive musicians' musician. “1971-1979 The Band Years” is the first of five planned compilation albums, one for each decade of Jobson's outstanding career as an award-winning composer and internationally acclaimed keyboardist and electric violinist.  

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL Comes To First Stage This Holiday Season
by Julie Musbach - Nov 8, 2018


A fun, new musical adaptation of an audience favorite comes to First Stage this holiday season. Created by the talented husband/wife team of Jahnna Beecham (Playwright/Lyricist) and Malcolm Hillgartner (Composer/Lyricist) and based on the play by Barbara Robinson, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL is filled with catchy,'60s-inspired original music and a delightful story that both young and old will enjoy. The horrible Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world. The entire town panics when these rowdy six siblings are cast in the church's annual Christmas pageant. It's up to good-hearted Mrs. Bradley to help the Herdmans - and the rest of the town - discover the true meaning of Christmas before it's too late. Silent night? Not a chance, but sometimes a little joyful noise is just right for Christmas. Sponsored by Associated Bank and Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren.

Cruise to the Edge 2019 Announces Final Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 8, 2018


With only three months to go before sailing and just limited cabins still available, On The Blue -- one of the leading music cruise experience producers over the past 20 years -- has announced the final artist line-up for its sixth annual Cruise to the Edge.

Arkansas Rep Re-Opens With 2019 Season, Led by CHICAGO and More
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2018


Arkansas Repertory Theatre, the state's largest nonprofit professional theatre, is proud to announce its 2019 'Rebuild the Rep' Season. Beginning in February, the new season marks the return of The Rep after productions were suspended in April because of funding shortages.

BWW Interview: Actress Gugwana Dlamini Talks THE LION KING
by Marianka Swain - Nov 5, 2018


South African actress Gugwana Dlamini has a long history with Disney's The Lion King, from the original animated movie through to performances in the stage show around the world. She discusses returning to the show's West End home at the Lyceum Theatre, where she stars as Rafiki.

Sam Harris Opens Musical Theatre West's 'Broadway In Concert' Series At The Beverly O'Neal Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2018


Musical Theatre's West's acclaimed "Broadway in Concert" series returns with an exciting line-up of stars from the Great White Way! Opening the series at the intimate Beverly O'Neill Theatre at Long Beach Convention Center, is Broadway's Sam Harris (The Producers, The Life) performing Let Me Sing: An Evening of Broadway, Ballads, and Blues on November 18, 7pm. The series continues with performances by David Burnham (Wicked and Light in the Piazza) & Tami Tappan Damiano (Cyrano and Miss Saigon) in A Broadway Romance (February 3, 2019), and Teri Bibb (Phantom of the Opera and She Loves Me) in Once Upon a Song: A Tribute to the Ladies of the Silver Screen on March 24, 2019. All performances are at 7pm. Season tickets are now on sale, starting at $60 for all three concerts, or each performance is available starting at $35. For tickets, go to www.musical.org, at the Musical Theatre West Box Office, or by calling 562-856-1999 ext 4.

THE ALL NIGHT STRUT! Begins Nov. 9 at Milwaukee Rep
by Julie Musbach - Oct 24, 2018


Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents The All Night Strut!, an energy-filled musical revue in the Stackner Cabaret November 9, 2018 - January 13, 2019.

Colin Anderson and Gina Naomi Baez to Lead Argyle's THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
by Julie Musbach - Oct 24, 2018


Let the bells peal!  Ring in the holidays with a classic tale.  Long Island's newest theatrical venue The Argyle Theatrepresents the musical The Hunchback of Notre Dame, based on the novel by Victor Hugo and songs from the Disney film originally developed by Disney Theatrical Productions, with music by Alan Menkin, lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and book by Peter Parnell.

Young the Giant Announce 2019 Tour Dates
by Tori Hartshorn - Oct 22, 2018


Today, Young the Giant announce dates for their 2019 Mirror Master Tour in support of the new full-length album of the same name, released earlier this month via Elektra Records. Mirror Master includes recently released tracks 'Simplify' and 'Call Me Back', along with the musing single 'Superposition'. In addition to the newly announced show dates, the band is currently touring this fall across the US with LIGHTS as main support.

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox to Release New Album THE ESSENTIALS II
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 17, 2018


In the two years since the release of its best-selling compilation album The Essentials, Postmodern Jukebox has grown from a viral sensation to a worldwide phenomenon. Founder and mastermind Scott Bradlee has taken his offbeat vision of gramophone music for a smartphone world and transformed it into a throwback empire, with celebrity guests alongside world class vocal talent, ambitiously eccentric surprises alongside meticulously crafted arrangements, and a touring show that has thrilled music lovers of all generations across six continents.

Marcia Kimpton Wins Best Director Award At The 2018 La Femme Film Festival
by Julie Musbach - Oct 16, 2018


Marcia Kimpton, writer, director, producer, and actress, won the award for Best Director for her movie 'Bardo Blues.'at the La Femme Film Festival, Sunday, October 14th, in Los Angeles.

The Wallis Announces The 2018 �" 2019 Wallis Studio Ensemble Company Members
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2018


The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts announces the actors selected for The Wallis Studio Ensemble's 2018-2019 company. This marks the third season of this groundbreaking company for early-career actors producing theater for social change. The San Diego Tribune describes the emerging ensemble as 'hauntingly beautiful' - and by ArtNowLAas 'Mesmerizing ... harrowing and provocative, this is avant-garde theater that sticks with you long after the curtain comes down." The Ensemble also received the Los Angeles Times theater pick of the week in June 2018 and was featured on NPR's KPCC in a piece by Priska Neely in 2016, in its first season.

The Madison Square Garden Company Announces Multi-Year Residency With Tedeschi Trucks Band In NY and Chicago
by Tori Hartshorn - Oct 11, 2018


The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE: MSG) announced today that as part of the company's first ever dual-city, multi-year booking agreement, Tedeschi Trucks Band will perform multiple shows annually through 2022 at both the Beacon Theatre in New York City and The Chicago Theatre in Chicago, IL. As part of the dual-city residency, the band will play six shows or more each year at The Beacon beginning with their current run, which kicked off on October 5. The band will also play three shows or more per year at The Chicago Theatre, beginning with four shows on January 18, 19, 25 and 26, 2019. Specific dates for performances beyond the October 2018 New York and January 2019 Chicago shows will be announced at a later date, as will on-sale timing for the 2019 Chicago shows.

World Premiere of MY STATION IN LIFE Opens This Week At Gloucester Stage
by Julie Musbach - Oct 9, 2018


Gloucester Stage Company wraps up its 39th season of professional theater with the world premiere of Ken Riaf's My Station in Life from October 12 through October 28 at Gloucester Stage Company, 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA. From the rubble of his studio dungeon, Simon Geller, the last standing single-handed radio operator in the country, broadcasts commercial free classical music from Gloucester - the town that loves and endures his peculiar presence.

Lukas Graham Announces 2019 U.S. Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 8, 2018


GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum Lukas Graham will embark on a 2019 U.S. tour, in support of the forthcoming album, 3 (The Purple Album), out on October 26 via Warner Bros. Records. Fans can purchase tickets for the tour this Friday, October 12, with pre-sales beginning on Thursday, October 11 for fans who pre-order the album on lukasgraham.com. See below for full itinerary.

Sandra Booker Sings Sarah Vaughan at The Broad Stage, Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2018


The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica presents Sandra Booker in a program titled Forever Sassy: The Divine Music of Sarah Vaughan, a love letter to one of the great ladies of swing, scat and song, today, October 5 at 8:00pm. 

Photo Coverage: Curtain Call And Press Night Celebration Of A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN At La Mirada Theatre
by Lily Lim - Sep 19, 2018


LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT (celebrating its 25thSilver Anniversary at the theatre) in association with T&D Productions, LLC are thrilled to present Mary Bridget Davies, Broadway's original "Janis" starring in her Tony nominated performance A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, with choreography by Patricia Wilcox, musical direction by Brent Crayon, and created, written & directed by Randy Johnson. A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN will preview on Friday, September 14, 2018 (with a press opening on Saturday, September 15 at 8pm) and runs through Sunday, October 7, 2018 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.  

BWW Review: Bullock's Back and the [Other] Met's Got Her
by Richard Sasanow - Sep 18, 2018


Soprano Julia Bullock is at the Met in New York this year--but not necessarily the one that comes to mind when you're thinking about performances by an opera singer. It's the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she kicked off her year as Artist-in-Residence (2018-2019) on Saturday night with “History's Persistent Voice,” the first in a series of five concerts.

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts Announces Its 2018-2019 Extraordinary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2018


La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts Producing Artistic Director BT McNicholl announces its most ambitious and dazzling year of special events! La Mirada Theatre will kick things off with such sensational shows as LEE ANN WOMACK, THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY and PAUL ANKA, and that's just this Fall! 

Sandra Booker Sings Sarah Vaughan at The Broad Stage, 10/5
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2018


The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica presents Sandra Booker in a program titled Forever Sassy: The Divine Music of Sarah Vaughan, a love letter to one of the great ladies of swing, scat and song, on Friday, October 5 at 8:00pm. 

Tickets Now On Sale For The Philly POPS 40th Anniversary Season Spring Shows
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2018


Tickets are now on sale for the final four Philly POPS shows of the 40thAnniversary 2018-19 concert season - POPS Rocks: The '80s, Uptown Nights with Byron Stripling, Cole Porter's Broadway: Too Darn Hot and American Bandstand: A Philadelphia Story. Tickets for all shows start at $35.

Additions Announced for Raue Center's 2018 - 2019 Season!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2018


Raue Center For The Arts is proud to announce the addition of several exciting new shows to the 2018 - 2019 season. From Chicago favorites and award winners to hit tributes, there is something for everyone to enjoy at Raue Center this season!

Blues in the Night FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Blues in the Night and what's the order?
Blue Blues
Four Walls (and One Dirty Window) Blues
I've Got a Date with a Dream
It Makes My Love Come Down
Copenhagen
Wild Women Don't Have the Blues
Lover Man (Oh Where Can You Be)
Take Me for a Buggy Ride
Willow Weep for Me
Low
Take It Right Back
Dirty No Gooder Blues
When a Woman Loves a Man
Rough and Ready Man
Reckless Blues
Wasted Life Blues
Baby Doll
Lush Life
When Your Lover Has Gone
Stompin' at the Savoy
Taking a Chance on Love
Blues in the Night
I'm Just a Lucky So-and-So
Kitchen Man
New Orleans Hop Scop Blues
I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues
Am I Blue
These Foolish Things
Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out
Blue Blues
Four Walls (And One Dirty Window) Blues
Stompin' At The Savoy
Taking A Chance On Love
It Makes My Love Come Down
I'm Just A Lucky So-And-So
Take Me For A Buggy Ride
Wild Women Don't Have The Blues
Lover Man
Willow Weep For Me
Take It Right Back
Blues In The Night
Rough And Ready Man
Reckless Blues
Wasted Life Blues
Baby Doll
Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out
I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues

Other Productions of Blues in the Night

1980   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
1982   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1987   West End London Revival
West End
1988   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
2019   West End West End Revival
West End

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