The Band Wagon
The classic MGM comedy comes to the stage starring Brain Stokes Mitchell, Laura Osnes and Roger Rees
The Band Wagon
The classic MGM comedy comes to the stage for a strictly limited run starring Brain Stokes Mitchell, Laura Osnes and Roger Rees!
The Band Wagon
The classic MGM comedy comes to the stage starring Brain Stokes Mitchell, Laura Osnes and Roger Rees
Why see The Band Wagon?
Based on the hit movie!
A fading star feels it's time to give Broadway a go, only to fall mercy to a highly pretentious British director who wants his own taste of the limelight and to turn their light rom-com into a serious production of Faust. With a re-worked book by Douglas Carter Beane, this new production promises to live up to the movie's most famous song; 'That's Entertainment'!
Originally starring Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse, this stylish production will be a similar feast for the eyes, with incredible dance, with music by Arthur Schwartz and lyrics by Howard Dietz. Tony award winner Brain Stokes Mitchell will take the lead of Tony, alongside the lovely Laura Osnes as Gabrielle and brilliant Roger Rees as Jeffrey, and will have us all toe-tapping along!
Key Information
Audience
Suitable for audiences of all ages
Run Time
Not yet announced
Dates
Finished Nov 16, 2014
Cast
Brian Stokes Mitchell as Tony Hunter
Laura Osnes as Gabrielle Gerard
Roger Rees as Jeffrey Cordova
Tracey Ullman as Lily Martin
Michael McKean as Lester Martin
Michael Berresse as Paul Byrd
Don Stephenson as Hal Meadows
Laura Osnes as Gabrielle Gerard
Roger Rees as Jeffrey Cordova
Tracey Ullman as Lily Martin
Michael McKean as Lester Martin
Michael Berresse as Paul Byrd
Don Stephenson as Hal Meadows
Creative
Directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall
Musical direction by Todd Ellison
Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Original screenplay by Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Music by Arthur Schwartz
Lyrics by Howard Dietz
Musical direction by Todd Ellison
Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Original screenplay by Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Music by Arthur Schwartz
Lyrics by Howard Dietz
Reviews
Customer reviews
2 reviews, average rating: (3.5 Stars)
Marlene Lundberg
Less would be More, but the audience loves it!
Despite a limited budget and only 10 days rehearsal, the AUDIENCE LOVES The Band Wagon! In a crowded theater, many gave it a standing ovation. There's a great cast and all the bright spirits,
romance, and dancing of Broadway classics, coupled with several familiar hits: "That's Entertainment," "You and the Night and the Music," "Dancing in the Dark," along with "A Shine on Your Shoes,"
made famous by Fred Astaire.
However, some serious pruning would help this show get Broadway backing.
In Act One, Scenes 1, 2, 3, and "By Myself" need shortening, and scenes with "New Sun" could be collapsed into one. But, don't touch "A Rainy Day." In Act Two, viewers liked the liveliness of
"Triplets" and "Louisiana Hayride," although it's not clear how these pieces fit into the plot. While "Something to Remember You By" could be omitted , the beautiful "Something You Never Had
Before" is essential. And, finally, scenes 2, 4, 5, and 6 closed the show with an energetic blast.
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