Honeymoon in Vegas
Honeymoon in Vegas - 2014 Broadway History , Info & More
Nederlander Theatre (Broadway)
208 W. 41st St. New York, NY 10036
The glitz of Sin City meets the razzle-dazzle of Broadway in HONEYMOON IN VEGAS, the new musical that Ben Brantley of The New York Times calls "A classic, with a revelation of a score," cheering "You know you're listening to the sound of success."
Honeymoon in Vegas tells the story of Jack Singer, a regular guy with an extreme fear of marriage. When his girlfriend Betsy puts the pressure on, Jack finally pops the question and they head to Sin City for a whirlwind wedding weekend. But when Vegas wise guy Tommy Korman catches a glimpse of the stunning bride-to-be, and notices her uncanny resemblance to his late wife, he does everything possible to break up the romance and get his own second chance at love.
Stage and screen star Tony Danza ("Who's the Boss?," "Taxi"), Tony nominee Rob McClure (Chaplin), and Brynn O'Malley (Annie) star in this uproarious Broadway premiere with a book by Andrew Bergman (screenwriter of the hit film Honeymoon in Vegas), music by Tony winner Jason Robert Brown (The Bridges of Madison County, Parade), direction by Gary Griffin (The Color Purple), and choreography by Denis Jones (Legally Blonde). Bet the house on this insanely funny new musical full of skydiving Elvises, sexy chorus girls, red-hot romance... and really cold feet.
Honeymoon in Vegas - 2014 - Broadway Cast
PREVIEW Honeymoon in Vegas - 2014 - Broadway
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‘Honeymoon in Vegas’ Theater Review: Jason Robert Brown Gambles on Andrew Bergman’s Movie
6 / 10
Here and there, 'Honeymoon in Vegas,' the musical, is better than good, with most of the good being Jason Robert Brown's very plentiful score, which shows him in a much lighter, less ponderous mood than his work on 'Parade,' 'The Last Five Years,' and 'The Bridges of Madison County'...He's committed to writing a traditional Broadway comedy score, and he fully succeeds, offering up witty lyrics with the occasionally laugh-out-loud rhymes, as well as jaunty tunes, some of which are sly riffs on beloved standards...Sad to say, the show also needs some radical recasting. Smarm needs charm, and none of the three principals have the latter...McClure doesn't delight, he just grins manically. O'Malley delivers one good silent comic moment, playing Tommy's overly tanned dead wife, but as Betsy she is made up to look like one of the more desperate Housewives of Orange County, which pretty much sums up her approach to the role. Danza can't sing or dance, but he seems to be enjoying himself immensely on stage. It's a kind of charm.
REVIEW: 'Honeymoon in Vegas' on Broadway
7 / 10
This is, of course, an old-fashioned musical comedy, a genre not known for its progressive values. And the warm-centered tone of 'Honeymoon' is never crass or sleazy. Still, this thing badly needed the safety of some chronological remove, especially given that it's women who buy most of the tickets to shows like this. It may seem like a weird transition to now say that much of 'Honeymoon' is artful, but it's true. Brown's songs are packed with big-band energy, as if in tribute to old Vegas with all its good jobs for union musicians. Moreover, many of his lyrics are extremely amusing...In the lead role, McClure brings charm, energy and comic chops (when not overplaying). And then there's Danza, who is so clearly thrilled to be standing onstage. He's a fair singer and, all things considered, a classy tapper...'Honeymoon' would have been better off with a sharper satirical scalpel, something closer to that of Mel Brooks or 'The Book of Mormon'...You can see bits and beginning of a potential edge...But in the end, the show does not want to go there.
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Honeymoon in Vegas FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I Love Betsy
Never Get Married
Anywhere But Here
When You Say Vegas
Out Of The sun
The Invitation/Forever Starts Tonight
Come To An Agreement
Do Something
Entreacte
Hawaii/Waiting For You
Everyday is Happy in Hawii
Friki-Friki
You Made The Wait Worthwhile
A Little Luck
The Garden Of Disappointed Mothers
Isn't That Enough
Airport Song
Higher Love
I've Been Thinking
Elvii in Flight
Honeymoon In Vegas/Finale
Honeymoon in Vegas History
Other Productions of Honeymoon in Vegas
| 2014 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 2017 | West End |
West End Concert Production at London Palladium West End |
Honeymoon in Vegas - 2014 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Nancy Opel |
| 2015 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lyrics | Jason Robert Brown |
| 2015 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Music | Jason Robert Brown |
| 2015 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations | Don Sebesky |
| 2015 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations | Larry Blank |
| 2015 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations | Jason Robert Brown |
| 2015 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations | Charlie Rosen |
| 2015 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical | Scott Lehrer |
| 2015 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical | Drew Levy |
| 2015 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Rob McClure |
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