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Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (2010-03-Public Theatre-Off Broadway)

Type de série: Original Off-Broadway
Théâtre: Public Theatre (Broadway (Off) - Etats-Unis)
Durée : 2 mois 3 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Tuesday 23 March 2010
Première : Tuesday 06 April 2010
Dernière : Sunday 27 June 2010
Mise en scène : Alex Timbers •
Chorégraphie : Danny Mefford •
Producteur :
Commentaires longs: The cast included River Alexander, David Axelrod, James Barry, Darren Goldstein, Greg Hildreth, Jeff Hiller, Lisa Joyce, Lucas Near-Verbrugghe, Bryce Pinkham, Maria Elena Ramirez, Kate Roberts, Ben Steinfeld, Ben Walker, and Colleen Werthmann. Scenic design was by Donyale Werle, lighting design by Justin Townsend, costume design by Emily Rebholz, and sound design by Bart Fasbender. Danny Mefford was the choreographer and Justin Levine was the music director

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Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (2010-09-Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre-Broadway)

Type de série: Original Broadway
Théâtre: Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (Broadway - Etats-Unis)
FLOP
Durée : 2 mois 3 semaines
Nombre : 26 previews - 94 représentations
Première Preview : Monday 20 September 2010
Première : Wednesday 13 October 2010
Dernière : Sunday 02 January 2011
Mise en scène : Alex Timbers •
Chorégraphie : Danny Mefford •
Producteur :
Commentaires longs: Commercial transfer of the off-Broadway production, at the Public Theatre. There were rumors shortly after previews began that the Public Theatre could not raise its half of the backing and producers Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel were left scrambling to find additional money. Despite positive reviews and early Tony buzz, the musical closed on January 2, 2011, after 120 performances due to poor attendance. Critics blamed the poor economy during the show's run and its unorthodox story and presentation for the show's failure to build popularity. The show, which cost $4.5 million, "will close at a loss", according to The New York Times.

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Bridges of Madison County (The) (2014-02-Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre-Broadway)

Type de série: Original
Théâtre: Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (Broadway - Etats-Unis)
Durée : 2 mois 3 semaines
Nombre : 137 représentations
Première Preview : Friday 17 January 2014
Première : Thursday 20 February 2014
Dernière : Tuesday 18 May 2004
Mise en scène : Bartlett Sher •
Chorégraphie : Danny Mefford •
Producteur :
Avec : Kelli O'Hara (Francesca Johnson), Steven Pasquale (Robert Kincaid), Hunter Foster (Bud Johnson), Derek Klena (Michael Johnson), Caitlin Kinnunen (Carolyn Johnson

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Dear Evan Hansen (2016-05-Second Stage Theatre-Off Broadway)

Type de série: Original
Théâtre: Second Stage Theatre (Broadway (Off) - Etats-Unis)
Durée : 4 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Saturday 26 March 2016
Première : Sunday 01 May 2016
Dernière : Sunday 29 May 2016
Mise en scène : Michael Greif •
Chorégraphie : Danny Mefford •
Producteur :
Avec : John Dossett, Laura Dreyfuss, Mike Faist, Rachel Bay Jones, Kristolyn Lloyd, Ben Platt, Will Roland, Jennifer Laura Thompson
Presse : “A superb new musical with great heart and humor.” - The New York Times
“An ingenious new musical with a star-making performance from the astonishing Ben Platt.” - Newsday

“★★★★★! Captivating & Original.” - Time Out New York

“A 21st century show whose performances and emotions linger long after the final bow.  The entire cast is wonderful!” - Entertainment Weekly

“A stirring, powerful musical with far-reaching appeal.  An anthem for pretty much everyone.” - Daily News

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Dear Evan Hansen (2016-12-Music Box Theatre-Broadway)

Type de série: Broadway Transfer
Théâtre: Music Box Theatre (Broadway - Etats-Unis)
Durée :
Nombre :
Première Preview : Monday 14 November 2016
Première : Sunday 04 December 2016
Dernière : Monday 31 December 2029
Mise en scène : Michael Greif •
Chorégraphie : Danny Mefford •
Producteur :
Avec : Ben Platt (Evan Hansen), Jennifer Laura Thompson (Cynthia), Rachel Bay Jones (Heidi), Laura Dreyfuss (Zoe), Mike Faist (Connor), Will Roland (Jared), Kristolyn Lloyd (Alana), Michael Park (Larry Murphy)
Presse : "The marvelous young actor Ben Platt is giving a performance that’s not likely to be bettered on Broadway this season. What’s more, this gorgeous heartbreaker of a musical...has grown in emotional potency during its journey to the big leagues, after first being produced in Washington and Off Broadway. Rarely – scratch that — never have I heard so many stifled sobs and sniffles in the theater." Charles Isherwood for New York Times

"'Dear Evan Hansen' takes its title from letters Evan writes himself as therapy. The show's so satisyfing it deserves a thank you note." Joe Dziemianowicz for New York Daily News

"Simply put: Platt is giving one of the greatest leading male performances I’ve ever seen in a musical, and the thrillingly modern and moving Dear Evan Hansen is worthy of it." Adam Feldman for Time Out New York

"Then, there’s Platt in a class all to himself, with the impeccable instincts of both a comedian and tragedian while singing his heart and guts out. An incomparable performance that ranks among the finest in years. 'Dear Evan Hansen' may be the story of a nerdy teenager, but it’s that rare show that connects and enlightens all of us." Roma Torre for NY1

"The show was already impressive in its lauded off-Broadway premiere at Second Stage Theatre earlier this year, directed with as much vitality as sensitivity by Michael Greif. But the characterizations now seem even more fully lived-in and the connective tissue among the ensemble — whether playing biological or adoptive family, young lovers or high school acquaintances thrust into an uneasy friendship of convenience — has genuine sparks." David Rooney for Hollywood Reporter

"Through the alchemy of Michael Greif, who directed the original productions at Arena Stage and at Second Stage, Broadway’s Music Box Theater proves a perfect fit for this sensitive musical starring a sensational Ben Platt as a neurotic misfit trying to survive senior year in high school. As for the music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul: Not since “Next to Normal” has a score tapped so deeply into the troubled psyche of its needy protagonist." Marilyn Stasio for Variety

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Fun home (2013-10-Joseph Papp Public Theatre-Off Broadway)

Type de série: Original
Théâtre: Joseph Papp Public Theatre (Broadway (Off) - Etats-Unis)
Durée : 2 mois 3 semaines
Nombre :
Première Preview : Tuesday 22 October 2013
Première : Tuesday 22 October 2013
Dernière : Sunday 12 January 2014
Mise en scène : Sam Gold •
Chorégraphie : Danny Mefford •
Producteur :

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Fun home (2015-04-Circle in the Square Theatre-Broadway)

Type de série: Original Broadway
Théâtre: Circle in the Square Theatre (Broadway - Etats-Unis)
Durée : 1 an 4 mois 3 semaines
Nombre : 26 previews - 582 représentations
Première Preview : Friday 27 March 2015
Première : Sunday 19 April 2015
Dernière : Saturday 10 September 2016
Mise en scène : Sam Gold •
Chorégraphie : Danny Mefford •
Producteur :
Avec : Michael Cerveris (Bruce Bechdel), Judy Kuhn (Helen Bechdel), Beth Malone (Alison), Gabriella Pizzolo (Small Alison), Emily Skeggs(Medium Alison), Joel Perez, Roberta Colindrez, Zell Morrow, Oscar Williams
Presse : Les critiques sont excellentes:

"This extraordinary musical pumps oxygenating fresh air into the cultural recycling center that is Broadway." Ben Brantley for New York Times

"In its Broadway residence, 'Fun Home' has a new floor plan, but it still moves you to your foundation." Joe Dziemianowicz for New York Daily News

"'Fun Home' is an important show. That it managed to make it to Broadway at all is a reason to rejoice." Elisabeth Vincentelli for New York Post

"'Fun Home' is a thing of rare beauty: a Broadway musical of enormous intelligence and sensitivity." Adam Feldman for Time Out New York

"Stunning and deeply moving" Mark Kennedy for The Associated Press

"Composer Jeanine Tesori and writer-lyricist Lisa Kron have done something extraordinary here, reshaping cartoonist Alison Bechdel's graphic memoir into an unconventional memory play that seamlessly integrates music and drama." David Rooney for The Hollywood Reporter

"New! Fresh! Original! We toss those kudos around a lot in this business... But 'Fun Home' really earns the praise." Marilyn Stasio for Variety

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Fun home (2018-03-Young Vic-Main House-London)

Type de série: Original London
Théâtre: Young Vic Theatre (Londres - Angleterre)
Salle : Main Stage
Durée : 2 mois
Nombre :
Première Preview : Monday 18 June 2018
Première : Wednesday 27 June 2018
Dernière : Saturday 01 September 2018
Mise en scène : Sam Gold •
Chorégraphie : Danny Mefford •
Producteur :
Avec : Kaisa Hammarlund, Eleanor Kane, Jenna Russell, Ashley Samuels, Cherrelle Skeete, Zubin Varla and Brooke Haynes, Eddie Martin, Charlie McLellan, Ramsay Robertson, Archie Smith, Harriet Turnbull
Presse : ★★★★★ 'A groundbreaking masterpiece' The Independent

★★★★★ 'Quirky, haunting, heartbreaking' The Telegraph

★★★★★ 'Sam Gold's production is remarkable' The Observer

★★★★★ 'Tremendous. A dazzling musical' FT

★★★★★ 'A jaw-dropping, tear-jerking musical' Time Out

★★★★ 'Beautifully performed - takes musicals in new directions' The Guardian

★★★★ 'A finely woven blend of yearning and euphoric fantasy' Evening Standard

★★★★ 'A milestone in musical theatre' Sunday Express

★★★★★ 'An incredibly radical show - quietly revolutionises the musical form' The Stage

★★★★★ 'It reaches a level of emotional honesty that other musicals just don't begin to touch' What’s On Stage