Tony Nominees to Perform As Part of the Inaugural Broadway Live Cinema Festival (2024)

NEW YORK, NY)Broadway Live Cinema Festival,the new film and live performance event honoring Broadway and movie musicals,has announced the lineup of artists set to perform live at the inaugural festival this summer atAMC Empire 25 Theater in Times Square(234 W 42nd St, NYC).

In celebration of the highly-anticipated re-opening of Broadway theaters this fall, the four-week 2021 festival runs fromJuly 15 – August 8, and will feature the award-winning classic filmsChicago,West Side Story, The Wizard of Oz, Little Shop of Horrorsas well as the critically-acclaimed new releaseIn The Heights.

Each film will be presented as an immersive theatrical experience with live in-cinema performances by Broadway talent. Following the film, audiences will be treated to exclusive access to the 4,500 sq-ft outdoor afterparty atFeinstein’s/54 Below at the AMC Rooftop, where topline Broadway and Cabaret acts curated byFeinstein’s/54 Belowperform exclusive sets celebrating the marquee films of the festival –all set against the majestic backdrop of the Times Square cityscape.

The July lineup forFeinstein’s/54 Below at the AMC Rooftopfeatures:The Barrio Sings Broadway,featuring Broadway and National Tour cast members ofIn The Heightsand friends, for a night of vocal fireworks on July 15;The Skivvies: Little Shop of Horrors Edition,with Lauren Molina (Rock of Ages), Nick Cearley (All Shook Up), special guest Tamika Lawrence (Caroline or Change) and more, on July 15;Zack Zadek & Friends CelebrateIn The Heightson July 16;Sing Happy…And All That Jazz – Queer & Trans Artists Celebrate Kander & Ebb,directed by Max Friedmanon July 16;Christine Pedi CelebratesChicagoon July 17;SiriusXM “On Broadway” host Julie Jamesshares behind-the-scenes stories about the Broadway titles featured in the festival, on July 17; Drama Desk nominee Robert Creighton(Frozen, The Mystery of Edwin Drood), in “Robert Creighton: It’s Time To Dream” on July 22;ChicagostarBianca Marroquinon July 22;Danny Jonokuchi and The Revisionists CelebrateWest Side Storyon July 23;The Legacy ofIn the Heights:A Latinx Writers Concert Featuring The Work of Jaime Lozano and Moreon July 23; Tony Nominee Melissa Errico(Amour, My Fair Lady)inThe Girl From Oz: Melissa Errico Swings the Yellow Brick Road, featuring the Matt Baker Quintet, on July 24;Tina: The Tina Turner Musical’sDestinee ReainThe Muse – An Evening Honoring Black Womenon July 24; Tony nomineeBrenda Braxton(Smokey Joe’s Café, Chicago)inAct 2, Now What?on July 29;The Yellow Brick Legacystarring Caroline Bowman(Frozen,Kinky Boots), Austin Colby(Frozen,Jersey Boys), Anastacia McCleskey(Waitress,The Secret Life of Bees)and Daniel Quadrino(Wicked, Newsies), under the direction of Benjamin Rauhala, on July 29; andWickedstarJulia Murneyon July 30.

In August, theFeinstein’s/54 Below at the AMC Rooftoplineup wraps up with Jonathan Larson Grant winnerRona Siddiqui & Friendson August 5; Tony nomineeJoe Iconis and Family Salutes Ashman and Menkenon August 5; Drama Desk nomineeAmy Spanger Celebrates Chicagowith Special Guest Lana Gordonon August 6; andJennifer Leigh Warren, Little Shop of Horrors’ Original Crystalon August 7.

Tickets are now available for purchase from$29, atwww.broadwaylivecinemafestival.comfor the following 2021 festival feature films. Ticket buyers can choose the in-theater experience only, or a full package that includes post-show access toFeinstein’s/54 Below at the AMC Rooftop.Check the website for more details on specific screening dates and performance sets:

• In The Heights(2021), the newly releasedNew York Times’Critic’s Pick, directed byJon M. Chu
• Chicago(2002), the Oscar-winning Best Picture, directed byRob Marshall
• Little Shop of Horrors(1986), the Oscar-nominated film directed byFrank Oz
• West Side Story(1961), the Oscar-winning Best Picture directed byRobert Wise & Jerome Robbins
• The Wizard of Oz(1939), the Oscar-winning film directed byVictor Fleming

The in-cinema performance offerings of the inaugural festival will be directed by Tony Award nomineeKristin Hanggi(Rock of Ages, Bare)with musical direction by Tony Award winnerJason Michael Webb(Choir Boy).Kicking off the in-cinema entertainment forIn the Heightsscreenings isR.Evolución Latina, an organization founded byIn The Heightsoriginal cast memberLuis Salgado, with a mission of utilizing the arts to empower the Latino community to discover their full potential through educational and collaborative programming. Additional confirmed in-cinema performers includeMatt Wolpe, L Morgan Lee, Keely Beirne, Danyel Fulton,andKim Exum,with more to be announced soon.Each auditorium performance features unique choreography by some of Broadway’s most exciting talent, includingSunny Hitt(The Tempest),Luis Salgado(On Your Feet!, In The Heights),Raja Feather Kelly(A Strange Loop),Josh Rhodes(Bright Star, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella), andJames Alonzo(Travis Scott, Cardi B).

The experience inside the theater also features Production Design byAnita La Scala&Rob Bissinger(Magic Mike Live,Big Apple Circus), Projection Design by Tony Award NomineeLucy Mackinnon(Jagged Little Pill), Sound Design byMatt Kraus(Kristin Chenoweth: My Love Letter To Broadway, “The Tonight Show”), and Lighting Design by Drama Desk Award WinnerAmith Chandrashaker(Boesman and Lena, The Lucky Ones). The Casting Director isStewart/Whitley(Hadestown, “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” on NBC).Broadway Live Cinema Festivalis produced by renowned playwright, director and producerDaniel Wise, Zvi Septimus, and Tony Award winnerJeff Croiter,in association withAMC Theaters. Feinstein’s/54 Belowserves as a Partner and Rooftop Lounge Programmer (curated byJennifer Ashley Tepper). The Executive Producer isMEP,who also provides General Management.

Following this New York City launch, theBroadway Live Cinema Festivalis set to expand, withrecurring programming to run at multiple AMC Theaters across the nation.

Tickets & Safety Protocols

Broadway Live Cinema Festivalextends throughout the 4th floor of the AMC Empire 25 theater in Times Square (234 W 42nd St, NYC). Tickets ranging from$29-$129are available for purchase atbroadwaylivecinemafestival.com. Please note that, in accordance with state mandates and CDC guidelines, masks are not required for fully vaccinated guests. Those who are not fully vaccinated must continue to wear a mask throughout the building, which may be temporarily removed while enjoying food and drinks. Please be mindful of the health and protection of yourself and fellow guests during your visit; by entering the building without wearing a mask, you are representing that you are fully vaccinated. If needed, masks will be available to purchase for just $1.

AMC is closely monitoring federal, state and local guidelines, and our policies, procedures, and capacity levels will continue to evolve accordingly. All auditorium filtration systems have been upgraded beyond the industry standard of MERV 8, to MERV 13 filters, and as a proud member of the Clorox Safer Today Alliance, AMC consulted with Clorox on cleaning policies and procedures for the AMC Safe & Clean™ program to help enhance the safety of all guests & crew. For more details about safety measures, visit:https://www.broadwaylivecinemafestival.com/safety

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