Swing! 1999 - Articles Page 7

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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A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL to Host Post-Performance Concert With Nick Fradiani
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024


A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical will host “Nick at Nite: Nick Fradiani Sings More Neil,” a special a special one-night only, post-performance

Photos: In Rehearsals for AFTER MIDNIGHT at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Jennifer Broski - Jan 22, 2024


Paper Mill Playhouse will soon present After Midnight, co-directed by Dominique Kelley. Check out photos from inside rehearsals here!

Meet the Cast of THE NOTEBOOK, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2024


The Notebook, the new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film, begins previews on Broadway toinght, February 10, at Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, ahead of a Thursday, March 14, 2024 opening night. Meet the cast of The Notebook here!

Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'Stadium Medley' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2024


An all new video has been released of Nick Fradiani, currently starring as Neil Diamond - Then in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, performing 'Stadium Medley'! Check out the video here!

Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'Sweet Caroline' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024


An all new video has been released of Nick Fradiani, currently starring as Neil Diamond - Then in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, performing 'Sweet Caroline'! Check out the video here!

Glenn Miller Orchestra Comes to Springfield in May
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024


The legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra from New York will perform one-day-only in Springfield as they tour the world, bringing timeless classics like In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade, Chattanooga Choo Choo, Pennsylvania 6-5000, String of Pearls and Tuxedo Junction back to the stage.

THE PERFECT MATE Comes to Pittsburgh CLO in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024


Pittsburgh CLO’s Kara Cabaret Series presents a world premiere rom-com musical of the future; it’s 2063, and love is about to get an upgrade! David Rossmer & Dan Lipton’s THE PERFECT MATE brings love to life between February 2 - March 17 at the Greer Cabaret Theater.

Student Blog: Back In the Studio!
by Student Blogger: Natalie Liew - Jan 22, 2024


Welcome to the first blog of 2024! It’ll be a short one but I’ll tell you everything that I’ve been up to since we last left things off.

Photos: First Look at Amber Ardolino & Nick Fradiani in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024


See photos of Amber Ardolino and Nick Fradiani in A Beautiful Noise!

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Comes To The Paramount This June
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2024


Premera Blue Cross Broadway at The Paramount will present the Seattle engagement of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Girl From The North Country at The Paramount Theatre from June 25 – 30.

Brazilian Diva Claudia Raia Portrays Iconic Painter TARSILA DO AMARAL in a New Musical
by Claudio Erlichman - Jan 17, 2024


The show Tarsila, a Brasileira will address Tarsila's life, work and influence on Brazilian culture. With book and lyrics by Anna Toledo and Jose Possi Neto, who also directs, the production has Claudia Raia as the protagonist and producer alongside Jarbas Homem de Mello, who plays Oswald de Andrade.

Video: Watch Nick Fradiani Sing 'Holly Holy' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024


Watch Nick Fradiani sing 'Holly Holy' in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical on Broadway!

Actors' Equity Association to Celebrate Ninth Annual Swing Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024


Actors’ Equity Association will celebrate its ninth annual Swing Day tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

Corey Cott and McKenzie Kurtz Will Lead THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL; Full Cast Revealed!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024


The full cast has been revealed for the upcoming Broadway production of The Heart of Rock and Roll, the new musical inspired by the iconic songs written and performed by Huey Lewis and The News. Find out who is starring in the musical here!

WORKING Comes to Creative Cauldron in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024


 In February, Creative Cauldron will mount a production of Working, a musical based on the Studs Terkel Book: Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do. Learn more about the production here!

Sohm Kapila Joins the UK Cast of BHANGRA NATION
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024


Rehearsals for the UK Premiere of Bhangra Nation – A New Musical, presented by Birmingham Rep in association with Mara Isaacs, Tom Kirdahy and Peggy Koenig began this week.  Sohm Kapila has joined the cast.

GUYS & DOLLS Reveals New Cast Members Ahead of First Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024


Nicholas Hytner’s critically acclaimed immersive production, Guys & Dolls has announced its lineup of new cast members ahead of their first anniversary. Find out who is joining the cast here!

Late Night Jazz Series Returns to the Royal Albert Hall
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 15, 2024


The Royal Albert Hall’s Late Night Jazz series is set to return to the venue’s Elgar Room this month, with five shows covering a range of sub-genres, from swing, jive and funk to Latin, Indian and free-form jazz. Performers include award-winning pianist Robert Mitchell’s trio Epiphany 3, Latin jazz duo Pisco Sour and versatile trombonist Laura Impallomeni with her quintet, among others.

SHREK THE MUSICAL Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2024


SHREK THE MUSICAL Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre in August. Learn how to purchase tickets!

ROYEL OTIS Share New Single 'Velvet'
by Michael Major - Jan 12, 2024


Sydney duo Royel Otis, are starting 2024 with a bang with the release of their new song “Velvet.” “Velvet” is the fourth single to feature on PRATTS & PAIN following “Adored”, “Fried Rice” and “Heading For The Door.” The duo chant in unison across “Velvet”, a foot-stomping jangle of chugging guitars and keys that becomes a cathartic release.

Brad Oscar, Alli Mauzey & More to Star in Immersive Musical WHISPER DARKLY Concept Cast Album
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024


The new immersive electro-swing musical Whisper Darkly – the first musical written in the retro-inspired genre – will release a concept cast album on Friday, February 23. Learn more about how to pre-save the music here!

Full Cast Set For the American Premiere of IT HAPPENED IN KEY WEST at the Fulton Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2024


The Fulton Theatre has announced the full cast of the highly awaited American Premiere of its 23/24 Mainstage Season – the production of It Happened in Key West.

New Village Arts Presents FUN HOME This February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2024


New Village Arts (NVA), North County's cultural hub, announces its first production of the new year, the coming of age musical FUN HOME based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel, with book and lyrics by Lisa Kron and music by Jeanine Tesori.

Adam Pascal, Patti Murin, Colin Donnell & More Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 9, 2024


Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! The 2023 Cabaret Awards honor excellence in NYC's Cabaret Community for events which took place between October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. 

Julia Keefe, Ben Allison-Ted Nash-Steve Cardenas, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 6, 2024


Discover the exciting jazz programming coming up at Birdland from January 8th to January 21st. Birdland features live performances from talented jazz musicians in a vibrant and intimate setting.

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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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