Wednesday, January 10, 2024

"On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever)" perf. by Tituss Burgess | 2023 American Theatre Wing Gala by American Theatre Wing

Tituss Burgess honors his unsung hero, Composer/Producer/Instrumentalist/Educator Bobby Wooten III with a performance of "On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever)" by Burton Lane and Alan Jay Le…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:42PM
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Kristin Caskey Elected as The Broadway League’s Chair of the Board by Darryn King

Kristin Caskey, Executive Vice President, Content and Creative at Ambassador Theatre Group, has been elected Chair of the Board of The Broadway League. She takes over the role from Lauren Re…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM
Tuesday, October 3, 2023

‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Breaks Another House Record With $1.5M Gross – Broadway Box Office

Broadway’s starry Merrily We Roll Along revival had another strong run of previews last week, grossing a hefty $1,471,644 and setting another house record at the Hudson Theatre. The Stephe…

SOURCE: Deadline at 01:46PM
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Wednesday, November 9, 2022

S3 EP5 The Eclectic – Interview with co-creator of Theatre of The Mind and musical great, David Byrne by Automatic Episode Import

I’m donnie l. betts. "Now I've been very lucky in my life to meet some of my artistic and scholarly heroes. People like August Wilson, Sonia Sanchez, Grace Lee Boggs, and Oscar Brown Juni…

SOURCE: broadwaypodcastnetwork.com at 04:01AM
Thursday, August 25, 2022

American Utopia, Special Tony Award | 2020 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches by The Tony Awards

American Utopia's David Byrne accepts the 2020 Special Tony Award. ---About the 74th Annual Tony Awards--- The Tony Awards, presented by the Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing, h…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:32PM
Sunday, April 3, 2022

GRAMMY Awards: Sondheim Tribute, ABBA's First Nomination & More

The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards will feature a tribute to Stephen Sondheim, a possible record-breaker for Les Misérables, and ABBA's first time up for an awards. Additionally, the ceremony co…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM

David Byrne's American Utopia Completes Broadway Return Run April 3 by Raven Brunner

The former Talking Heads frontman leads the concert-styled production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Thursday, March 31, 2022

#186 – David Byrne’s American Utopia (feat. Joan Milburn) by Automatic Episode Import

"I dance like this, Because it feels so damn good..." Grab your suits and percussion because this week we're lucky enough to be joined by actress and creator of unhinged TikToks Joan Milburn…

SOURCE: broadwaypodcastnetwork.com at 12:01AM
Thursday, March 17, 2022

DAVID BYRNE’S AMERICAN UTOPIA meets The Prophet by Automatic Episode Import

Last week, American Utopia performer Tendayi Kuumba and experts Drs. Vinoo Alluri and Alejandro Lleras helped host Ruthie Fierberg take step back and welcome a broader perspective to problem…

SOURCE: broadwaypodcastnetwork.com at 10:02PM
Wednesday, March 16, 2022

David Byrne’s American Utopia Announces Special Benefit Performance by Raven Brunner

The special concert will support the Talking Heads frontman's nonprofit Arbutus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM

David Byrne Announces AMERICAN UTOPIA FAREWELL! Benefit Performance

Just days before its April 3 conclusion at the St. James Theatre on Broadway, David Byrne’s American Utopia will stage American Utopia Farewell!, a special benefit performance on March…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM
Monday, March 14, 2022

Karl Mansfield: A Broadway Piano Man, and More by Jeff Myhre

David Byrne’s American Utopia has had an interesting, pandemic-interrupted run on Broadway, and it will be closing at the St. James Theatre April 3. This seemed an appropriate time to refl…

SOURCE: stagebiz.com at 08:15PM
Sunday, March 13, 2022

American Utopia at St. James Theatre by Jeff Myhre

David Byrne is far from your typical rock star. The fast car, fast women, drug-addled stereotype just doesn’t fit him. It should not be a surprise, therefore, that his show on Broadway is …

SOURCE: stagebiz.com at 10:21AM
Saturday, March 12, 2022

Two Years After the Shutdown, Broadway is Back by Talaura Harms

Celebrate the return of live theatre with some backstage photos from the companies of Six, Moulin Rouge! the Musical!, Tina, David Byrne's American Utopia, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Friday, March 11, 2022

Ep195 – Mauro Refosco: David Byrne’s American Utopia by Automatic Episode Import

A professional percussionist, Mauro Refosco has performed and recorded with artists such as David Byrne, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Thom Yorke’s Atoms for Peace. After beginning his tou…

SOURCE: broadwaypodcastnetwork.com at 03:03AM
Thursday, March 10, 2022

DAVID BYRNE’S AMERICAN UTOPIA and Expanding Our Thinking to Solve Problems by Automatic Episode Import

You might think David Byrne’s American Utopia on Broadway is a concert. It’s not. Yet, it’s not exactly a play or a musical. It’s something else outside the box. The Talking Heads fr…

SOURCE: broadwaypodcastnetwork.com at 09:02PM
Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Watch David Byrne & the Cast of American Utopia Perform 'Like Humans Do' by Broadway.com

David Byrne and the cast of Broadway's American Utopia performed "Like Humans Do" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The production, which was recognized with a Special Tony Award …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

Watch David Byrne's American Utopia Perform 'Like Humans Do' on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon by Raven Brunner

David Byrne talks about his oversized suit in the Stop Making Sense concert film, and about writing music in the late night appearance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:08PM

VIDEO: David Byrne & AMERICAN UTOPIA Cast Perform 'Like Humans Do' on THE TONIGHT SHOW

David Byrne and the cast of American Utopia appeared on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night to perform 'Like Humans Do.' Byrne also sat down with Fallon for an interview, during wh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:11AM
Sunday, March 6, 2022

VIDEO: David Byrne Discusses AMERICAN UTOPIA on CBS Saturday Morning

Broadway star, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, and musical legend David Byrne stopped by CBS Saturday Morning to talk with Anthony Mason about his show, American Utopia.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM
Thursday, February 24, 2022

EP 72- Stars of Broadway’s American Utopia: Angie Swan and Tendayi Kuumba by Automatic Episode Import

Currently on Broadway now until April 2, 2022, American Utopia is a smash hit! And stars: Angie Swan (Guitarist) and Tendayi Kuumba (Dancer/vocalist) visit Black Hair in the Big Leagues as t…

SOURCE: broadwaypodcastnetwork.com at 04:01AM
Thursday, February 17, 2022

New in the Shop: HAIRSPRAY, AMERICAN UTOPIA & More

Our Theatre Shop features all of your favorite original Broadway-themed designs, plus designs from over 30 hit Broadway shows. The shop is a partnership between BroadwayWorld and The Araca G…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:01AM
Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Tony-Winning Director Alex Timbers on Welcoming Audiences to the World of Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Lindsey Sullivan

Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the reigning Tony-winning Best Musical on Broadway, taking home 10 trophies, including one for director Alex Timbers. His other Broadway credits include Beetlej…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:36PM

‘David Byrne’s American Utopia’ Sets April 3 Closing Date by Matthew Wexler

The David Byrne-led concert spectacular is more than just a musical mashup; the feel-good yet political piece will play now through April 3 only. The post ‘David Byrne’s American Utopia�…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:42PM
Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 by Ashley Steves

Gray And More In The Scottish Play, “American Utopia” Extends, Final Sondheim Interviews “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headli…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM
Monday, February 14, 2022

David Byrne's American Utopia Sets Broadway Closing Date by Caitlin Moynihan

David Byrne's American Utopia will bring down the house on Broadway for the final time this spring. The theatrical concert event, which has had a Broadway return at the St. James Theatre si…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:37PM

‘David Byrne’s American Utopia’ Sets Final Broadway Extension, New Closing Date by Greg Evans

David Byrne’s American Utopia has extended its Broadway run for the final time and now will conclude performances on Sunday, April 3 at the St. James Theatre. The production had previously…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:33AM

David Byrne’s ‘American Utopia’ extends Broadway run by Caitlin Huston

“American Utopia” has extended its Broadway run through April 3. This is the final extension of the show, which has been playing the St. James Theatre since Sept. 17, 2021. “American U…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:32AM

DAVID BYRNE'S AMERICAN UTOPIA Announces Final Broadway Extension Through April 3

David Byrne's American Utopia has extended its Broadway run for the final time and will conclude performances on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street).

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:04AM
Monday, January 31, 2022

Broadway’s Covid Autumn: Brand-Name Hits Thrived While Riskier Shows Starved – Report by Greg Evans

Broadway’s pre-Omicron autumn might best be described using a song lyric sung on stage every night by American Utopia‘s David Byrne: “Same as it ever was.” As disappointing but hardl…

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:57PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards