Swing! 1999 - Articles Page 5

Opened: December 9, 1999
Closing: January 14, 2001

Swing! - 1999 - Broadway History , Info & More

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

A dance revue featuring swing music and dance to classic songs, new numbers, and choreography in a variety of regional styles.

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Whitefire Theatre Reveals Final February and March Shows For Solofest 2024
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024


The Whitefire Theatre opened its 42nd Season with SOLOFEST 2024. A celebration of the solo journey, SOLOFEST has been recognized as the largest solo festival on the West Coast. 

Caveat to Present the Return of BADA SWING! in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2024


Caveat will be hosting the return of 'Bada Swing!' written/performed by musicians/comedians, Josh Nasser and Michelle Chan Bennett. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Watch the FULL SWING Season Two Netflix Trailer
by Michael Major - Feb 26, 2024


Get ready for the highly anticipated Season 2 of FULL SWING with the official trailer debut. The video includes Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler, Tom Kim, Joel Dahmen, Matt Fitzpatrick, Alex Fitzpatrick, Wyndham Clark, Keegan Bradley, Justin Rose along with Ryder Cup Captains Luke Donald and Zach Johnson.

Complete Cast Set For HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2024


The complete cast has been revealed for the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN, set to begin performances next month! Learn more about who is joining the company here!

Album Review: Sepia Records Remembers Iconic DOROTHY LAMOUR & CO-STARS THE PARAMOUNT YEARS:1936-1952
by Bobby Patrick - Feb 29, 2024


Everything in this collection is captured and remastered beautifully, spanning two discs with 28 songs on each, and that’s a treasure trove, for sure.

Exclusive: First Look At Tesori's & Lindsay-Abaire's Reimagined SHREK THE MUSICAL Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2024


The all-new production of SHREK THE MUSICAL has officially embarked on a cross-country national tour and BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look! Check out production photos here.

Leesa Tulley Leaves Theatre Café Diner Shift Early to Play Katherine Howard in West End SIX
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 24, 2024


On Friday, February 23rd, Leesa Howard got a call mid-shift at Theatre Cafe Diner, asking her to play Catherine Howard in the evening performance of West End's SIX The Musical. Read more about Tulley's last-minute performance here!

WHISPER DARKLY Concept Album Featuring Brad Oscar, Alli Mauzey & More Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2024


The concept album of the new immersive electro-swing musical Whisper Darkly is available in digial and streaming formats now.

Sir Rod Stewart & Jools Holland Release 'Swing Fever'
by Michael Major - Feb 23, 2024


Rod Stewart & Jools Holland team up for a new studio album, Swing Fever, set to debut on CBS Sunday Morning. For the first time, Britain's new partners in swing have united on record to share their dexterity on a tribute to such truly great songs as 'Ain't Misbehavin,' 'Almost Like Being In Love,' 'Pennies From Heaven' and 'Lullaby Of Broadway.'

Exclusive: Listen to 'We Make The Night' From WHISPER DARKLY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024


The new concept album for Whisper Darkly, the new electro-swing musical, is being released tomorrow, February 23. We have your exclusive first listen to the show’s opening number “We Make the Night” with vocals by Aléna Watters (The Cher Show) and the chorus. Check out the song here!

Meet the Cast of THE OUTSIDERS, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2024


The Broadway premiere of The Outsiders, the new musical based on the novel by S.E. Hinton & Francis Ford Coppola’s film, begins previews tonight, Saturday, March 16. Meet the cast of The Outsiders here!

Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'If You Know What I Mean' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024


In an all new video from A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, watch as Nick Fradiani performs 'If You Know What I Mean'! Check out the video here!

New Company Set For THE CHOIR OF MAN in the West End, Now Extended Through 29 September!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024


Experience the joy of community and music at THE CHOIR OF MAN, now booking at the Arts Theatre until 29 September 2024. Join the extraordinary cast for an uplifting celebration filled with harmonies, singalongs, tap dance, and more!

Judy Kuhn, Kerstin Anderson, Perry Sherman & More to Star in UNKNOWN SOLDIER D.C. Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2024


The cast and creative team has been revealed for Unknown Soldier at Arena Stage. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Announces Broadway Closing Date
by Joshua Wright - Feb 22, 2024


A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical will play its final performance at the Broadhurst Theatre on Sunday, June 30 before embarking on an electrifying North American tour launching this fall in Providence, Rhode Island.

Interview: Dominique Kelley & Jen Bender on Co-Directing AFTER MIDNIGHT at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Feb 19, 2024


BroadwayWorld sat down with the co-directors of the production to learn more about their process and bringing the Jazz Age to life at Paper Mill. After Midnight intertwines the poetry of Langston Hughes with songs from big-band legends Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Harold Arlen, Dorothy Fields, and more.

Broadway Buying Guide: February 19, 2024- Get Tickets to WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, HADESTOWN, and More
by Team BWW - Feb 19, 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, February 19, 2024.

All-New SHREK THE MUSICAL Comes To Lincoln As Part Of North American Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2024


Shrek the Musical is coming to Lincoln! Don't miss this hilarious and heartwarming show at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Audiences can expect a SHREK that feels both familiar and refreshingly new, inviting everyone to “fall in love all ogre again.” 

CABARET Pre-Show Will Begin 75 Minutes Before Showtime with Prologue Company
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 15, 2024


Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club has announced the Prologue Company, the dancers and musicians that welcome audiences to the club, as rehearsals are now underway in New York City.

Jersey Boys Returns to the Las Vegas Stage in New Residency
by Debbie Hall - Feb 14, 2024


​​​​​​​The international hit musical and Tony Award-winning show Jersey Boys is back in Las Vegas. This new residency at The Orleans Hotel and Casino will feature the set, style, and sensations that have made Jersey Boys a global musical phenomenon. The show runs from Wednesday to Monday and promises a memorable experience.

Hoy se estrena FRIENDS: THE MUSICAL PARODY en el Flumen de Valencia
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Feb 15, 2024


Tras su temporada ahí, se presentará en el Teatro Infanta Isabel de Madrid desde el 5 de junio.

Meet the Cast of THE WHO'S TOMMY, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2024


The newly reimagined production of The Who’s TOMMY begins Broadway previews tonight, March 8, 2024 at the Nederlander Theatre, with opening night on March 28, 2024. Meet the cast of The Who's Tommy here!

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Will Host 'The Making of the Neil Diamond Musical' Post-Performance Conversations
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2024


A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical will host a series of post-performance conversations following every performance beginning this week.

Rod Stewart & Jools Holland Release 'Pennies From Heaven'
by Michael Major - Feb 14, 2024


Sir Rod Stewart and Jools Holland have released 'Pennies From Heaven,' a special song to mark Valentine's Day. The track is taken from their new album, 'Swing Fever.' The track sees a sensational interpretation of the early American classic written by Arthur Johnston and Johnny Burke.

Single Tickets to MJ in Minneapolis Go on Sale This Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2024


Individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, MJ in Minneapolis, will go on sale starting Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 at 10 a.m.

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Swing! - 1999 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2000 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Broadway Musical 0
2000 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreography Lynne Taylor-Corbett
2000 Theatre World Awards Performance Ann Hampton Callaway
2000 Theatre World Awards Performance Everett Bradley
2000 Tony Awards Best Choreography Lynne Taylor-Corbett
2000 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Lynne Taylor-Corbett
2000 Tony Awards Best Musical Libby Adler Mages
2000 Tony Awards Best Musical SFX
2000 Tony Awards Best Musical PACE Theatrical Group
2000 Tony Awards Best Musical James D. Stern
2000 Tony Awards Best Musical Douglas L. Meyer
2000 Tony Awards Best Musical Mari Glick
2000 Tony Awards Best Musical Jeslo Productions
2000 Tony Awards Best Musical Dede Harris
2000 Tony Awards Best Musical BB Promotion
2000 Tony Awards Best Musical Jujamcyn Theaters
2000 Tony Awards Best Musical Stanley Shopkorn
2000 Tony Awards Best Musical Lorie Cowen Levy
2000 Tony Awards Best Musical Tom Viertel
2000 Tony Awards Best Musical Steven Baruch
2000 Tony Awards Best Musical Richard Frankel
2000 Tony Awards Best Musical Marc Routh
2000 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Harold Wheeler
2000 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Laura Benanti
2000 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Ann Hampton Callaway
1999 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Lynne Taylor-Corbett
1999 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding New Musical Swing!
1999 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Harold Wheeler

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