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Never Gonna Dance

Closing: February 15, 2004

Never Gonna Dance - 2003 Broadway History , Info & More

Based on the film Swing Time


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Back to Nubia: Stories from the Making of AIDA After 25 Years
by Caitlin Hornik - Dec 6, 2025


In honor of the Aida’s 25th anniversary, BroadwayWorld spoke to stars Heather Headley (Aida), Adam Pascal (Radames), Sherie Rene Scott (Amneris), Schele Williams (Nehebka), as Thomas Schumacher (original producer and Disney Theatrical Group chief for its first three decades), lyricist Tim Rice, and book writer David Henry Hwang to compile an oral history of the show’s early days, transition to Broadway, and legacy beyond the boards.

HELLO, DOLLY! Closes Musical Theatre West 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2025


Musical Theatre West (MTW) will close out its 2025 season with one of Broadway's most beloved hits, Hello, Dolly! Set to dazzle audiences at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center.

Broadway Buying Guide: December 30, 2024- It's GYPSY's Turn on Top
by Team BWW - Dec 30, 2024


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 30, 2024.

Broadway Buying Guide: December 23, 2024- HAMILTON Is Back on Top
by Team BWW - Dec 23, 2024


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 23, 2024.

Broadway Buying Guide: December 16, 2024- WICKED and HAMILTON Are on Top
by Team BWW - Dec 16, 2024


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 16, 2024.

Broadway Buying Guide: November 18, 2024- MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Arrives on Broadway
by Team BWW - Nov 18, 2024


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 18, 2024.

Single Tickets for the Lied Center's 2024-2025 Season On Sale Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2024


Tickets for BEETLEJUICE, RENT, Itzhak Perlman, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and more go on sale August 13 at the Lied Center. Don't miss these exciting performances and events.

BACK TO THE FUTURE, ENCANTO And More Headline Lied Center 35th Anniversary 2024-2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2024


The Lied Center's 2024-2025 season will feature more than 35 events including top artists and ensembles from around the world in dance, classical music, jazz, musical theater, comedy, family, illusion, and more.  

Len Cariou to Star in TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE at Sea Dog Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2024


The award-winning Sea Dog Theater will present Mitch Albom’s Tuesdays with Morrie, by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom, based on the book by Mitch Albom, directed by Erwin Maas. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Annaleigh Ashford, Mark Linn-Baker & More to Star in Red Bull Theater's IMAGINARY INVALID
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2024


RED BULL THEATER has revealed the cast for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: The Imaginary Invalid by Molière.

Org Music + Capitane Records Share Adam Green Cover From Ben Kweller, 'Her Father And Her'
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2023


Org Music and Capitane Records have shared a cover of Adam Green's 'Her Father and Her' by Ben Kweller. The cover is part of the upcoming tribute album, 'Moping In Style: A Tribute To Adam Green,' set to be released on December 1st. Watch the lyric video here!

P!NK, Sting & Marshmello Team Up on New Single 'Dreaming'
by Michael Major - Oct 20, 2023


A modern spin on Sting’s 1993 beloved song “Fields of Gold,” the new single “Dreaming” offers a fresh take on the classic, infusing it with uplifting, house-influenced production from Marshmello alongside P!NK’s and Sting’s signature vocals.

DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE to Play North Coast Repertory Theatre Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 7, 2023


Experience the Halloween spirit with North Coast Repertory Theatre's production of 'DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE,' adapted from Robert Louis Stevenson's novella. Directed by Shana Wride, performances run from Oct. 18 to Nov. 12, 2023.

Catch the Best of Broadway on Tour: A Guide to National Touring Shows Near You
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2023


Hoping to catch a play or musical in the near future but can't make it to New York City? Look no further than BroadwayWorld's comprehensive guide to all of the current and upcoming touring productions!

Interview: Stephanie J. Block on Riffing WITH SETH RUDETSKY & Searching INTO THE WOODS
by Gil Kaan - Apr 25, 2023


The Wallis presents Stephanie J. Block With Seth Rudetsky, its second installment of its internationally acclaimed Broadway @ The Wallis concert series, May 4, 2023. The Tony Award-winning actress/ podcaster/ mother/ wife carved out some time from her multiple commitments to give me some insights to her collaboration with Seth, as well as her upcoming Into the Woods stint at the Ahmanson.

Farah Alvin to Celebrate ON VINYL Album at The Green Room 42 in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2023


THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Broadway’s Farah Alvin, celebrating the release of her highly anticipated album On Vinyl, on Friday, May 19 at 7:00 PM. 

ARDEN OF FAVERSHAM Off-Broadway Enters Final Week of Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2023


RED BULL THEATER is presenting the first of its two Off-Broadway productions, Arden of Faversham, at the newly renovated Lucille Lortel Theatre. Now is the last chance to see this production! Learn how to purchase tickets.

ARDEN OF FAVERSHAM Begins Performances Tonight at the Lucille Lortel Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2023


RED BULL THEATER begins performances tonight for the first of its two Off-Broadway productions, Arden of Faversham, at the newly renovated Lucille Lortel Theatre.

Rialto Chatter: Jerry Mitchell Will Direct THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA London Run
by Team BWW - Feb 14, 2023


Broadway director Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Pretty Woman, Hairspray) will direct a London production of The Devil Wears Prada following a Chicago Pre-Broadway engagement.

Thomas Jay Ryan, Cara Ricketts, Thom Sesma & More to Star in ARDEN OF FAVERSHAM at the Lucille Lortel Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023


RED BULL THEATER has announced the cast for the first of its two Off-Broadway productions, Arden of Faversham, opening this Spring at the newly renovated Lucille Lortel Theatre.

Julie Benko, Amanda Green & More to Perform at Birdland in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2023


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this February with a full slate of nightly performances! See Julie Benko, Amanda Green, and many more.

Red Bull Theater's ARDEN OF FAVERSHAM & THE KNIGHT OF THE BURNING PESTLE to Open Off-Broadway This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2023


RED BULL THEATER has announced details of its two Off-Broadway productions, Arden of Faversham and The Knight of the Burning Pestle opening this Spring at the newly renovated Lucille Lortel Theatre.

What's On Tour? A Guide to Currently Running and Upcoming National Touring Productions
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2023


Favorites like Hamilton, Wicked, Anastasia, and Beetlejuice have already announced planned stops around the country. Want to know what's on tour now, or coming soon to a theatre near you? Enjoy Broadway locally with BroadwayWorld's full list of Broadway National Tours in 2023. 

Which Songs Have Appeared in Multiple Broadway Shows?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jan 15, 2023


This month, the reader question was: 'Which Songs Have Appeared in Multiple Broadway Shows?'

Linedy Genao & Brandon Espinoza to Star in ON YOUR FEET! at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2022


Paper Mill Playhouse has announced casting for On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan, the first production of Paper Mill’s 2022-2023 season. The production will feature Linedy Genao (On Your Feet! on Broadway) as Gloria, and Brandon Espinoza (Broadway’s SpongeBob SquarePants) as Emilio.

Never Gonna Dance History

Other Productions of Never Gonna Dance

2003   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2006   West Coast Revival

Never Gonna Dance - 2003 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Never Gonna Dance — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2004 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreography Jerry Mitchell
2004 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Karen Ziemba
2004 Tony Awards Best Choreography Jerry Mitchell
2004 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Karen Ziemba
2003 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Jerry Mitchell
2003 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orhcestrations Harold Wheeler

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