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Producers Stewart F. Lane and Bonnie Comley. |
New York City - "Come Fly Away,"
Twyla Tharp's new musical featuring the music of
Frank Sinatra, opened at Broadway's Marquis Theatre on March 25. "Come Fly Away" combines the seductive vocals of Sinatra with the sizzling sound of a live 19-piece big band and the visceral thrill of Tharp's choreography. Fifteen of the world's best dancers tell the story of four couples falling in and out of love at a swinging nightclub on a sultry summer night, set to a score of beloved Sinatra classics including "The Summer Wind," "Fly Me to the Moon," "One for My Baby," "My Way," "Theme from New York, New York," and "I've Got the World on a String."
The musical stars
Matthew Dibble,
Holley Farmer,
Laura Mead,
Charlie Neshyba-Hodges,
Rika Okamoto,
Karine Plantadit,
Keith Roberts and
John Selya, all of whom appeared in the world premiere at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre in the fall. The show is conceived, choreographed and directed by Tony winner Tharp.
"Come Fly Away" is being produced on Broadway by
James L. Nederlander,
Terry Allen Kramer,
Stewart F. Lane,
Bonnie Comley,
Barry and
Fran Weissler,
Roy Furman and
Jon B. Platt by special arrangement with The Frank Sinatra Family and Frank Sinatra Enterprises.
For more information go to
www.comeflyaway.com.
Guest (guerillagyrrl) from Los Angeles says:
Saw it twice while in town. LOVED IT! This is why you buy tickets!