We have been so busy here that until today I have not had time to blog about some very exciting 5th Avenue news.Last week marked the official announcement that last season’s hit new musical MEMPHIS will open on Broadway in the fall!
One of the most challenging aspects of bringing a show to Broadway is acquiring the right theatre -- or indeed any theatre. I am very happy to report that MEMPHIS will open at what is perhaps the most sought after New York theatre of them all – the Shubert Theatre right in the heart of the theatre district.
A long list of legendary shows have played the Shubert and I have no doubt that MEMPHIS will join the ranks of that venue’s illustrious alumni.
MEMPHIS will be the fourth new musical to make the jump from our stage to Broadway following Hairspray, The Wedding Singer and Shrek.
Special congratulations must go to The 5th Avenue’s great friends and supporters, Ken and Marleen Alhadeff, who fell in love with this dynamic musical and have become lead producers of the Broadway production.
Below you will find a sample of the national buzz and press that has been generated by this exciting announcement as well as footage from last winter’s acclaimed production.
Links to articles:
New York Times
Playbill.com
Broadway.com
My original Memphis blog featuring rave reviews from Seattle
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The automation guy who was working with us last week on the "Catch" install is starting the load-in for Memphis in NYC in a few weeks. He asked myself and fellow stagehand Ken Berg, if the show was any good, and we both started laughing. Yeah, it's good, VERY VERY GOOD!
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