What's New in 2012

Hello my lovelies! Happy New Year! As we begin 2012 many new productions prepare for their openings in order to be considered for the Tony’s. While some shows such as Yank!, Sleepless in Seattle and the revival of Funny Girl have been postponed, there are many new shows that are on track for opening night. So as we are barely into 2012 I have decided to compile a list of the productions that I am most looking forward to this year.

Evita

As a lover of the works of Andrew Lloyd Webber, I am thrilled to have Evita back on Broadway. I am very interested to see Elena Roger who has been brought over from the West End revival of the show. Also, I’m curious to see Ricky Martin in the role of Ché who as most know was a big pop star and I really want to see if he can handle Lloyd Webbers’ challenging and demanding score. I also want to see if the costumes and sets have been modernized at all to appeal to today’s audiences. But most of all, I’m the most excited to here Lloyd Webbers’ luscious score and Tim Rices’ extraordinary lyrics preformed live on stage for the first time!

End of the Rainbow

As a fan of Judy Garland this new show has definitely piqued my interest. Most productions about her focus on her high points and career successes while this musical-drama is about her final months, which were very troubling for her. Moreover, I’m very curious and excited to see West-End star Tracie Bennett’s’ performance of this legendary woman and how she will bring Judy to life on stage.

Rebecca

With readings and such that have been occurring over the past year for this show, I’m very excited to see the final product and the novel of the same name by Daphne du Maurier brought to life.

Peter and the Starcatchers

After a very successful off-Broadway run I’m thrilled to see this show on the Great White Way. I love the story of Peter Pan and I’m looking forward to being swept away into this fantasy world.

Newsies

After a sold-out run at the Paper Mill Play House this past fall, I really want to see for myself what everyone was raving about!