Steve On Broadway (SOB)

Thursday, November 01, 2007

Save A Prayer For The Morning After: Duran Duran "Opens" On Broadway Tonight

Save A Prayer For The Morning After: Duran Duran "Opens" On Broadway Tonight

This evening marks the Broadway debut for Duran Duran: Red Carpet Massacre at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. The 80s supergroup will perform for over two hours a night on November 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 13

Band members Simon LeBon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor and Roger Taylor each collect a Great White Way credit as they "take audiences in this historic thousand-capacity venue on a musical journey, presenting their new record in its entirety, as well as classics such as ‘Rio,’ ‘Save A Prayer,’ 'Hungry Like The Wolf’ and ‘Ordinary World.’"

Promising "magnificent production values and a completely new stage show," this two week gig is in support of the band's new recording that comes out on November 13.

Does anyone know whether Ben Brantley will be reviewing this one?

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Labels: Duran Duran, Ethel Barrymore Theatre, First Word On New Show, Jukebox Musical, Musical, Opening Night, Special Theatrical Event

Friday, September 28, 2007

Former Wild Boys Come To Broadway

Former Wild Boys Come To Broadway

And now for something completely different....

80s pop supergroup Duran Duran will play a series of "two hour" concerts at Broadway's Ethel Barrymore Theatre for two weeks this November to "celebrate" the launch of their new album Red Carpet Massacre.

According to their site, "Duran Duran are developing a unique show that will see them performing not only their innumerable hits from the past 29 years but also the whole of their new record and a special electro set that promises to delight their loyal army of fans."

Promising "magnificent production values," tickets will be offered first to Citi cardmembers on Monday. They won't be cheap, either. Tickets start at $75 and run up to $150 per seat, not including applicable fees).

Does this count as the ultimate jukebox musical? Please, please tell me now!

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Labels: Duran Duran, Ethel Barrymore Theatre, First Word On New Show, Jukebox Musical, Musical, Special Theatrical Event

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