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The Bridges of Madison County 2014

Opened: February 20, 2014
Closing: May 18, 2014

The Bridges of Madison County - 2014 Broadway History , Info & More

With her family away at the 1965 state fair, Francesca Johnson looks forward to a rare four days alone on her Iowa farm. But when ruggedly handsome National Geographic photographer Robert Kincaid pulls into her driveway seeking directions, what happens in those four days may very well alter the course of Francesca's life. Based on the best-selling novel, and developed by a Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning creative team, this new musical captures the lyrical expanse of America's heartland along with the yearning entangled in the eternal question, 'What if...?'"

The Bridges of Madison County stars four-time Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara (South Pacific, The Pajama Game) and Steven Pasquale (Rescue Me, reasons to be pretty). It features a score by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown (Parade, The Last Five Years) and a libretto by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Marsha Norman (The Color Purple, The Secret Garden). It will be directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher (The Light in the Piazza, South Pacific), who reunites with his celebrated Tony Award-winning South Pacific design team, including scenic designer Michael Yeargan, costume designer Catherine Zuber, and lighting designer, Donald Holder. Sound Design is by Jon Weston (How to Succeed..., The Color Purple).


The Bridges of Madison County - 2014 - Broadway Cast

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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR The Bridges of Madison County

The Bridges of Madison County: Theater Review
7 / 10

One of the works that put Jason Robert Brown on the map is The Last Five Years, a 2001 two-character chamber musical that deconstructs in microscopic detail the entirety of a relationship, from first encounter through marriage to breakup. A variation on that theme, this time chronicling just four whirlwind days of intense passion, is trapped inside the composer-lyricist's cluttered stage retelling of The Bridges of Madison County. Fussy direction and design choices and cumbersome book scenes crowd the central couple, but the gorgeous voices and thoughtful characterizations of Kelli O'Hara and Steven Pasquale in those roles help counter the weaknesses of this problematic romantic musical.

'Bridges' supported by talent, weakened by cliches
6 / 10

...Pasquale's performance, which is technically impressive and shows at least flickers of nuance. As the cliches pile up, you feel for him, and for O'Hara, and their director, Bartlett Sher, whose credits include some of the most compelling stagings of American classics in recent years (including the 2008 revival of South Pacific in which O'Hara memorably starred). They are burdened, after all, not only with the sentimentality of Bridges' premise, but with supporting contrivances such as Francesca's dull, inexplicably suspicious husband, called Bud, and a nosy but goodhearted neighbor, Marge, who uses binoculars to peer into Francesca's home. (Marge and Bud are respectively, and gamely, played by Cass Morgan and Hunter Foster.)

Kelli O'Hara & Steven Pasquale Celebrate THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Album Release at Barnes & Noble Today
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2014


Barnes & Noble will celebrate the newGhostlight Records cast recording of The Bridges of Madison County, the new romantic musical currently running at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street), with a special in-store performance and CD signing today, May 23 at 5:00 PM.

BWW Flashback: THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Closes on Broadway Today
by BWW Special Coverage - May 18, 2014


The Bridges of Madison County, the new Broadway musical by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning team Jason Robert Brown and Marsha Norman, starring five-time Tony Award-nominee Kelli O'Hara as Francesca Johnson, and star of screen and stage and 2014 Drama Desk nominee Steven Pasquale as Robert Kincaid, plays its final performance today, May 18, 2014, having played 137 performances. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you back through BRIDGES' beginnings on Broadway!

Photo Coverage: Jason Robert Brown Celebrates Sardi's Caricature Unveiling with Cast of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY!
by Walter McBride - May 15, 2014


Sardi's just hosted the caricature unveiling for Jason Robert Brown, who was just nominated for two Tony Awards for The Bridges of Madison County. Brown was joined by family, friends, colleagues and the company of The Bridges of Madison County for the special event. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration and you can check out photos below!

Kelli O'Hara & Steven Pasquale to Celebrate THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Album Release at Barnes & Noble, 5/23
by Tyler Peterson - May 13, 2014


Barnes & Noble will celebrate the new Ghostlight Records cast recording of The Bridges of Madison County, the new romantic musical currently running at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street), with a special in-st0re performance and CD signing on Friday, May 23 at 5:00 PM. The event will feature stars Kelli O'Hara and Steven Pasquale, in addition to other cast members. The composer/lyricist Jason Robert Brown will join them at the piano, with Justin Goldner and Gary Seiger on guitars and Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf on cello. Barnes & Noble is located at 150 East 86th Street, between Lexington and Third Avenues on the Upper East Side. Fans who purchase the CD at the store will be offered priority seating. Please call (212) 369-2180 for details.

Photo Flash: Kristin Chenoweth, Debra Messing, Will Chase and Michael McKean Visit Kelli O'Hara at 'BRIDGES' on Broadway!
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2014


THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY team just Tweeted a photo of Broadway vet Kristin Chenoweth visiting star Kelli O'Hara backstage at the show on May 8, along with the caption: 'It was amazing having @KChenoweth with us last night!' and followed it up with a photo of Debra Messing, Will Chase and Michael McKean also schmoozing with O'Hara after the performance. Scroll down for both pics from the star-studded evening!

Liza Minnelli Visits 'BRIDGES' Stars Kelli O'Hara & Steven Pasquale
by Caryn Robbins - May 5, 2014


Star of stage and screen, the legendary Liza Minnelli stopped by a performance of The Bridges of Madison County

Breaking News: THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY to Close May 18
by Robert Diamond - May 1, 2014


The Bridges of Madison County, the new Broadway musical by Tony Award® and Pulitzer Prize-winning team Jason Robert Brown and Marsha Norman, starring five-time Tony Award-nominee Kelli O'Hara, and star of screen & stage and 2014 Drama Desk nominee Steven Pasquale, will play its final performance on Sunday, May 18, 2014, having played 137 performances.

'BRIDGES' Stars and Jason Robert Brown Set for Performance, CD Signing at Barnes & Noble, 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2014


On Friday, May 23, 2014 at 5 p.m., Barnes & Noble will welcome the stars of Broadway's THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, Kelli O'Hara and Steven Pasquale, as well as composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown, for a performance and CD signing in celebration of the show's Original Broadway Cast Recording.

2014 Tony Nominees React - ALADDIN's James Monroe Iglehart is Crying with His Cat
by Robert Diamond - April 29, 2014


James Monroe Iglehart, Aladdin - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

2014 Tony Nominees React - Celia Keenan-Bolger Watched on BWW (Us Too!)
by Robert Diamond - April 29, 2014


Celia Keenan-Bolger, The Glass Menagerie - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

2014 Tony Nominees React - Danny Burstein Celebrates 5th Nomination!
by Robert Diamond - April 29, 2014


Danny Burstein, Cabaret - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

2014 Tony Nominees React - Kelli O'Hara Got a Nomination AND Balloons!
by Robert Diamond - April 29, 2014


Kelli O'Hara, The Bridges of Madison County - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Cast Recording Breaks into Billboard Top 200
by Tyler Peterson - April 23, 2014


The Bridges of Madison County, the original Broadway cast recording of the new romantic musical from Ghostlight Records has debuted as the #1 Cast Recording on the Billboard chart and hit #53 on the Billboard Overall Digital Albums chart. It also broke into the Billboard Top 200 albums chart - a rarity for a musical theater album - at #184.

Twitter Watch: Jason Robert Brown Will Conduct THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY on Broadway Tomorrow Night
by BWW Staff - April 21, 2014


On Twitter Watch, Jason Robert Brown wrote 'Hey people, guess what! I'm conducting @BridgesBroadway tomorrow (Tuesday) night at 7 pm! Come say hi!'

THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Debuts as No. 1 Broadway Cast Recording on iTunes
by Tyler Peterson - April 16, 2014


The Bridges of Madison County, the original Broadway cast recording of the new romantic musical from Ghostlight Records, has debuted on iTunes as the #1 Cast Recording, #2 Soundtrack (behind Frozen) and #14 for all digital albums.

Photo Coverage: Chef Lidia Bastianich Cooks with BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY's Kelli O'Hara at Eataly
by Walter McBride - April 15, 2014


Eataly just hosted a special event between The Bridges of Madison County's Kelli O'Hara who plays Italian- born Francesca Johnson in the show, and world famous chef Lidia Bastianich, who is also a part-owner of Eataly. Eataly is the largest Italian marketplace in the world, committed to promoting high-quality, gourmet yet affordable "regional Italian food with a local twist," and is home to its cooking school, La Scuola di Eataly New York (200 5th Avenue). Lidia welcomed Kelli to La Scuola yesterday to help recreate Lidia's favorite dishes inspired from Broadway's The Bridges of Madison County. BroadwayWorld brings you photos form the special event below!

VIDEO: 'BRIDGES' Kelli O'Hara, Steven Pasquale Perform 'Falling Into You'
by Caryn Robbins - April 12, 2014


Kelli O'Hara and Steven Pasquale stopped by this week's Good Day New York to perform 'Falling Into You' from the new musical The Bridges of Madison County, now playing at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

The Bridges of Madison County FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in The Bridges of Madison County and what's the order?
To Build a Home
Home Before You Know It
Temporarily Lost
What Do You Call a Man Like That?
You're Never Alone
Another Life
Wondering
Look At Me
The World Inside a Frame
Something From a Dream
Get Closer
Falling Into You
State Road 21
Who We Are and Who We Want To Be
Almost Real
Before and After You
One Second and a Million Miles
When I'm Gone
It All Fades Away
Always Better

The Bridges of Madison County History

Other Productions of The Bridges of Madison County

2014   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2015   US Tour First National Tour
US Tour
2019   West End Menier Chocolate Factory's West End Premiere Production
West End

The Bridges of Madison County - 2014 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Score Jason Robert Brown
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Steven Pasquale
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Kelli O'Hara
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Marsha Norman
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Bartlett Sher
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Jason Robert Brown
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Jason Robert Brown
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical The Bridges of Madison County
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Jason Robert Brown
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical Jon Weston
2014 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Kelli O'Hara
2014 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Steven Pasquale
2014 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical The Bridges of Madison County
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Kelli O'Hara
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) Jason Robert Brown
2014 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Donald Holder
2014 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Jason Robert Brown
2014 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Jason Robert Brown
2014 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Kelli O'Hara

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