Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical 2014

Opened: April 10, 2014
Closing: August 24, 2014

Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical - 2014 - Broadway History , Info & More

St. James Theatre (Broadway)
246 West 44th St. New York, NY

A playwright who needs someone to back his next show. A mobster who needs some way to please his showgirl girlfriend.

This could be the start of a beautiful friendship - or a brand new musical comedy!

Based on the screenplay of the acclaimed film, Bullets Over Broadway brings the talents of Woody Allen and Susan Stroman together for the first time.

Loaded with big laughs, colorful characters, and the songs that made the 20s roar, Bullets Over Broadway is ready to bring musical comedy back with a bang.

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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical

'Bullets Over Broadway' is mildly entertaining but not a blockbuster
5 / 10

In an ideal universe, the new musical 'Bullets Over Broadway,' based on the 1994 Woody Allen film, would shut down for a few months so that a talented songwriter - perhaps David Yazbek ('Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' or the young team of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul ('A Christmas Story') - could pen an original score for it. To its credit, 'Bullets Over Broadway' is mildly entertaining...Although the show contains flashy design elements, amusing one-liners and generally decent performances, the decision to use jazz standards from the 1920s and 1930s instead of an original, well-integrated score proves to be absolutely fatal. By pigeonholing these familiar tunes into the existing plot, they arrive randomly and have almost nothing to do with the characters or plot...Zach Braff works too hard at portraying the stressed-out playwright. His singing voice is pretty thin as well. On the other hand, Marin Mazzie is ideally cast as the grandly theatrical Sinclair, and Vincent Pastore of 'The Sopranos' is effortlessly effective as Valenti.

'Bullets over Broadway': Musical of mobsters and old standards
9 / 10

Pastore is exceedingly funny, as is the delicious Marin Mazzie, who blows her way deliciously and fearlessly through the Dianne Wiest role in the film... Brooks Ashmanskas eats his way through the night as the gourmand-actor Warner Purcell, and Nick Cordero stays sandpaper dry, perhaps to a fault, as Cheech... And Lenny Wolpe holds down the normative character, the agent Julian Marx, whose job is to set up the funny lines of the wackos and keep the narrative moving. There are, for sure, times when 'Bullets' is stymied by its lack of an original score, although the lyrics have been thoroughly subjugated to its comedic purpose, wittily so. The use of standards was not such a problem on film, since part of Allen's cinematic gestalt was to forge a gauzy comic tribute to a golden age of Broadway. But when you translate Allen and Douglas McGrath's backstage comedy to the Main Stem, somehow the Great American Songbook starts to feel a bit like a cop-out.

BWW Flashback: BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Closes on the Great White Way
by BWW Special Coverage - August 24, 2014


The world premiere production of the new musical comedy BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, written by Woody Allen, and based on the screenplay by Allen and Douglas McGrath for the 1994 film, and directed and choreographed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman, will play its final performance on Broadway today, August 24 at the St. James Theatre. As of that date, the musical will have played 156 regular performances and 33 preview performances. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you back through the show's run on the Great White Way!

BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Enters Final Week of Performances
by Tyler Peterson - August 20, 2014


There are only seven more opportunities to catch the world premiere production of the new musical comedy BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, written by Woody Allen and based on the screenplay by Allen and Douglas McGrath for the 1994 film and directed and choreographed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman - during its final week on Broadway.

TV: Zach Braff, Nick Cordero & BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Cast Shuffles Over to Bryant Park!
by Nicole Rosky - July 24, 2014


This week's event featured performances from the cast of BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, including: Zach Braff, Clyde Alves, Preston Truman Boyd, Jim Borstelmann, Casey Garvin, Dan Horn, Andy Jones, Kevin Ligon, Kevin Worley, Nick Cordero, Betsy Wolfe. Check out clips of 'Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness' and 'I've Found a New Baby' below!

TV: BULLETS Babes Give Lesson in 1920s Slang- Part 3
by Nicole Rosky - July 23, 2014


The Bullets Babes are at it again! In the video below, check out the next installment of a special series, in which the lovely ladies of Bullets Over Broadway explain the slang of the era. Brush up on your 1920s talk below!

Breaking News: BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Sets August Closing Date
by Robert Diamond - July 22, 2014


The world premiere production of the new musical comedy BULLETS OVER BROADWAY,written by Woody Allen and based on the screenplay by Allen and Douglas McGrath for the 1994 film and directed and choreographed by five-time Tony Award® winner Susan Stroman, will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, August 24 at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street).

VIDEO: 'BULLETS' Star Zach Braff Re-enacts His Broadway-Themed Bar Mitzvah on 'Late Night'
by Caryn Robbins - July 22, 2014


Braff spoke about his musical theater-themed Bar Mitzvah and even re-enacted the live action centerpieces, featuring actors dressed as characters from Broadway shows.

TV: BULLETS Babes Give Lesson in 1920s Slang- Part 2
by Nicole Rosky - July 18, 2014


The Bullets Babes are at it again! In the video below, check out the next installment of a special series, in which the lovely ladies of Bullets Over Broadway explain the slang of the era. Brush up on your 1920s talk below!

TV: BULLETS Babes Give Lesson in 1920s Slang- Part 1
by Nicole Rosky - July 17, 2014


The Bullets Babes are at it again! In the video below, check out the first installment of a special series, in which the lovely ladies of Bullets Over Broadway explain the slang of the era. Brush up on your 1920s talk below!

VIDEO: Zach Braff Talks New Film, Reveals Musical Theater-Themed Bar Mitzvah on TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - July 14, 2014


Zach Braff stopped by this morning's TODAY on NBC to talk about writing, directing and starring in his newest film 'Wish I Was Here'.

STAGE TUBE: BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Celebrates the 4th of July to the Tune of 'Born in the U.S.A.'
by Stage Tube - July 2, 2014


The cast and crew of BULLETS OVER BROADWAY have created a special video to celebrate the 4th of July, and they are proud to be Americans born all over the USA. Check it out below!

VIDEO: BULLETS OVER BROADWAY's Betsy Wolfe Sings National Anthem at Yankee Game
by Caryn Robbins - July 1, 2014


BULLETS OVER BROADWAY star Betsy Wolfe sang The National Anthem at last night's Yankee game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

VIDEO: Zach Braff Tells Kimmel How He Put One BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Audience Member to Sleep
by Caryn Robbins - June 24, 2014


Zach Braff stopped by last night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE on ABC to talk about his new Broadway musical Bullets Over Broadway.

Exclusive Photo Flash: Meet the BULLETS Babes!
by Nicole Rosky - June 18, 2014


You've seen Bullets Over Broadway's gangsters tap dancing all over town, so now it's time to meet their female counterparts- the Bullets Babes! BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you a special series featuring Susan Stroman's current 'Stro Girls' on Broadway, along with three fun facts about each. Get to know all of the ladies below!

BWW CD Reviews: BULLETS OVER BROADWAY: THE MUSICAL (Original Broadway Cast Recording) is Toe-Tapping, Jazzy Fun
by David Clarke - June 12, 2014


Fabulously entertaining fans eight times a week, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY: THE MUSICAL, based on the 1994 Woody Allen film of the same name, racked up six Tony Nominations this year. The musical comedy also recently released its Original Broadway Cast Recording, featuring a score of music from the 1920s adapted by Glen Kelly, with orchestrations by Doug Besterman. If you're like me, you haven't seen the show yet, and this enthralling album will leave you longing to see the splashy spectacle, smiling, and singing along with glee.

TV: Gangster Tapdance! Exclusive Sneak Peek at Nick Cordero, Susan Stroman and the Cast of BULLETS OVER BROADWAY in Rehearsal for the Tonys
by BroadwayWorld TV - June 5, 2014


Preparations are well underway for the 2014 Tony Awards ceremony this Sunday! Cues were set, entrances timed, and performances streamlined during rehearsals today, June 5, at Radio City Music Hall, and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to capture interviews with the stars and creative teams. Click below to watch a sneak peek at the cast of BULLETS OVER BROADWAY in rehearsal for 'Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do', plus one-on-ones with director Susan Stroman and Tony nominee Nick Cordero!

VIDEO: BULLETS OVER BROADWAY's Zach Braff & Betsy Wolfe Perform on Today!
by Caryn Robbins - June 4, 2014


The actors treated the live audience to a performance of the show-stopping number, "I've Found a New Baby.

Exclusive Photo Flash: BULLETS OVER BROADWAY's 'Atta Girls' Bring William Ivey Long's Fashions to Life - Part 2
by Nicole Rosky - June 4, 2014


The ladies of Bullets of Over Broadway have been hard at work both on and off the stage, having just put together a stunning series of photos that tribute the Tony-nominated costume designs of William Ivey Long. Below, BroadwayWorld is excited to debut just some of their creations, which bring Long's vision from the page to the stage. Check out more from the fashion parade below!

Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical have there been?
Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical has had 3 productions including Broadway which opened in 2014, US Tour which opened in 2015 and East Haddam, CT (Regional) which opened in 2018.
What Tony Awards has Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical been nominated for?
Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical has been nominated for several Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Woody Allen, Best Choreography for Susan Stroman, Best Costume Design of a Musical for William Ivey Long, Best Orchestrations for Doug Besterman, and Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Santo Loquasto.
What awards has Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical been nominated for?
Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Susan Stroman, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for William Ivey Long, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Susan Stroman, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Santo Loquasto, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Peter Hylenski, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Zach Braff, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Nick Cordero, Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical (Drama League Awards) for Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical, Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Susan Stroman, Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for William Ivey Long, and Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Nick Cordero.
What awards has Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical won?
Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical has won several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Susan Stroman, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for William Ivey Long, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Susan Stroman, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Santo Loquasto, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Peter Hylenski, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Zach Braff, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Nick Cordero, Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical (Drama League Awards) for Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical, Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Susan Stroman, Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for William Ivey Long, and Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Nick Cordero.
What are the songs in Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical and what's the order?
Overture
Tiger Rag
Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You
Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gives to Me
Taint's a Fit Night Out for Man or Beast
The Hot Dog Song
They Go Wild, Simply Wild, Over Me
Up a Lazy River
I'm Sitting on Top of the World
Let's Misbehave
There's a Broken Heart for Every Light on Broadway
(I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You
Here Comes the Hot Tamale Man
'Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do
Runnin' Wild
There's a New Day Comin'!
There'll Be Some Changes Made
I Ain't Gonna Play No Second Fiddle
I've Found a New Baby
The Panic is On
She's Funny That Way
Final (Yes, We Have No Bananas)

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