Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn, an updated – somewhat – musical comedy take on Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers that enjoyed a pre-pandemic Off Broadway run, is headed to Broadway, producers announced today.
Producer Eric Krebs, in association with Amas Musical Theatre, are aiming for a Spring 2022 production on Broadway. Casting, creative team and theater will be announced at a later date.
“It seems to me that Romeo & Bernadette is the perfect musical for this challenging time,” said Krebs in a statement. “It is joyous. It is funny. It is romantic. It will feel like a great banquet of comfort food after a long period of deprivation.”
With book and lyrics by Mark Saltzman and music adapted from classic Italian melodies, Romeo & Bernadette finds the Bard’s Romeo in 1960 Brooklyn, chasing a girl he believes is his beloved Juliet. As the synopsis says, “But no, it’s Bernadette, the beautiful,...
Producer Eric Krebs, in association with Amas Musical Theatre, are aiming for a Spring 2022 production on Broadway. Casting, creative team and theater will be announced at a later date.
“It seems to me that Romeo & Bernadette is the perfect musical for this challenging time,” said Krebs in a statement. “It is joyous. It is funny. It is romantic. It will feel like a great banquet of comfort food after a long period of deprivation.”
With book and lyrics by Mark Saltzman and music adapted from classic Italian melodies, Romeo & Bernadette finds the Bard’s Romeo in 1960 Brooklyn, chasing a girl he believes is his beloved Juliet. As the synopsis says, “But no, it’s Bernadette, the beautiful,...
- 5/10/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Take an exclusive look at The Lucille Lortel Theatre presentation of the new musical Solana from December 9th, 2019 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. The cast was led by Thom Sesma Sweeny Todd, Superhero, Ann Harada Cinderella, Avenue Q, Judy McLane Mamma Mia, Steve Blanchard Beauty and the Beast, Jonah Platt Wicked, Kay Trinidad Hadestown, Megumi Nakamura and joined by Chad Burris, Jordan Grubb Groundhog Day, Albert Guerzon Escape to Margaritaville, Sam Hamashima, Madeline Hamlet, Kendyl Ito Soft Power, Joanne Javien, Lisa Helmi Johanson, Rebecca Larkin South Pacific, Jaygee Macapugay, Ryah Nixon, Lulu Picart, Geena Quintos Soft Power, Trevor Roderick, Kevin Schuering, Fafa Schaeffer, Lael Van Keuren Sister Act. Directed Choreographed by Josh Rhodes Bright Star, Cinderella, Music Direction by David Holcenberg Groundhog Day, Matilda, with book, music, and lyrics by Michael Heitzman Ilene Reid.
- 1/13/2020
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Hey, "Elementary" fans. We hope you guys enjoyed tonight's episode 5. Now that it's officially over and in the history books, it's time to take a look at what's going to go down in the next, new episode 6. We were able to get a few teaser descriptions for it via a new CBS press release. So, that's certainly what we'll be using for this spoiler session. To get things started, CBS' press release revealed that episode 6 is entitled, "Command: Delete." So, that's a pretty innovative title. It sounds like episode 6 will feature some very interesting, action-filled and dramatic scenes as Bell tries to stop a sniper shooting! Watson and Holmes get a very unique offer and more. We'll go ahead and start off this spoiler session with the unique offer situation. It turns out that Watson and Holmes will have some more scenes with this new tech billionaire that's on the scene,...
- 6/20/2019
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
North Carolina Theatre, the region's premier nonprofit professional regional theatre, just announced full casting for their eagerly anticipated production of Margaret Edson's Wit. The Pulitzer Prize-winning play will be led by Broadway's Judy McLane Vivan Bearing, Ph.D and feature Tony Award-winner Daisy Eagan Susie Monahan, R.N., B.S.N.. The thought-provoking story will run in the Aj Fletcher Opera Theater at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh, April 29-May 8, 2016.
- 3/18/2016
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
How would you like to perform on Broadway without having to audition? Broadway Fantasy Camp could be your opportunity. On Saturday, a group of theater lovers will participate in “All Day Broadway: Mamma Mia! Session,” a Broadway Fantasy Camp event that will show civilians what it’s like to rehearse and perform as a Broadway actor in “Mamma Mia!” They’ll sing the show’s classic songs, become “Dancing Queens” with fun choreography, and even get to rehearse in a real-life Broadway rehearsal studio. They’ll also get to meet with three “Mamma Mia!” cast-members: Judy McLane (Donna Sheridan), Carey Anderson (Sophie Sheridan), and Bryan Scott Johnson (Father Alexandrios), as well as the show’s musical director, Martyn Axe. Broadway Fantasy Camp producer Lauren Class Schneider said that musicals like “Mamma Mia!,” that are fun, long-running, and popular among the general public, always make for great Fantasy Camp sessions. “It...
- 10/19/2012
- backstage.com
SPEAKProductions' has released the official trailer and we have new images in the gallery for their indie film "Were the World Mine." Tom Gustafson ("Fairies") directs as well as writes alongside producer Cory James Krueckeberg. Also producing are Tom Gustafson and Peter Sterling. The film stars Tanner Cohen (In Bloom), Nathaniel David Becker, Judy McLane (Broadway's Mamma Mia), Wendy Robie (Twin Peaks), Christian Stolte (Prison Break), and Zelda Williams (House of D), daughter of Robin Williams. Produced by SPEAKproductions in association with The Group Entertainment. SPEAKProductions' has released the official trailer and we have new images in the gallery for their indie musical fantasy/adventure "Were the World Mine." Tom Gustafson ("Fairies") directs as well as writes alongside producer Cory James Krueckeberg. Also producing are Tom Gustafson and Peter Sterling. The film stars Tanner Cohen (In Bloom), Nathaniel David Becker, Judy McLane (Broadway's Mamma Mia), Wendy Robie (Twin Peaks...
- 10/21/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
SPEAKProductions' has released the official trailer and we have new images in the gallery for their indie film "Were the World Mine." Tom Gustafson ("Fairies") directs as well as writes alongside producer Cory James Krueckeberg. Also producing are Tom Gustafson and Peter Sterling. The film stars Tanner Cohen (In Bloom), Nathaniel David Becker, Judy McLane (Broadway's Mamma Mia), Wendy Robie (Twin Peaks), Christian Stolte (Prison Break), and Zelda Williams (House of D), daughter of Robin Williams. Produced by SPEAKproductions in association with The Group Entertainment. SPEAKProductions' has released the official trailer and we have new images in the gallery for their indie musical fantasy/adventure "Were the World Mine." Tom Gustafson ("Fairies") directs as well as writes alongside producer Cory James Krueckeberg. Also producing are Tom Gustafson and Peter Sterling. The film stars Tanner Cohen (In Bloom), Nathaniel David Becker, Judy McLane (Broadway's Mamma Mia), Wendy Robie (Twin Peaks...
- 10/21/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
SPEAKProductions' has released the official trailer and we have new images in the gallery for their indie musical fantasy/adventure "Were the World Mine." Tom Gustafson ("Fairies") directs as well as writes alongside producer Cory James Krueckeberg. Also producing are Tom Gustafson and Peter Sterling. The film stars Tanner Cohen (In Bloom), Nathaniel David Becker, Judy McLane (Broadway's Mamma Mia), Wendy Robie (Twin Peaks), Christian Stolte (Prison Break), and Zelda Williams (House of D), daughter of Robin Williams. Produced by SPEAKproductions in association with The Group Entertainment. Were The World Mine opens in New York and La on November 21st, 2008. See the images! What's this about? Based on the short film Fairies, a film festival smash hit, young co-writer/director Tom Gustafson has created an exuberant teen musical comedy, which brims with memorable original music, fresh and lively performances from his young ensemble, and a light, sure-handed comedic touch. Included in...
- 10/21/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
SPEAKProductions' has released the official trailer and we have new images in the gallery for their indie film "Were the World Mine." Tom Gustafson ("Fairies") directs as well as writes alongside producer Cory James Krueckeberg. Also producing are Tom Gustafson and Peter Sterling. The film stars Tanner Cohen (In Bloom), Nathaniel David Becker, Judy McLane (Broadway's Mamma Mia), Wendy Robie (Twin Peaks), Christian Stolte (Prison Break), and Zelda Williams (House of D), daughter of Robin Williams. Produced by SPEAKproductions in association with The Group Entertainment. SPEAKProductions' has released the official trailer and we have new images in the gallery for their indie musical fantasy/adventure "Were the World Mine." Tom Gustafson ("Fairies") directs as well as writes alongside producer Cory James Krueckeberg. Also producing are Tom Gustafson and Peter Sterling. The film stars Tanner Cohen (In Bloom), Nathaniel David Becker, Judy McLane (Broadway's Mamma Mia), Wendy Robie (Twin Peaks), Christian Stolte...
- 10/21/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
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