![]() ![]() ![]() “MAY JUST BE THE BEST LIVE SHOW OF ALL TIME.” – NME ★★★★★ “A LIFE-AFFIRMING RITE OF DEFIANT CELEBRATION.” – New York Stage ReviewĪmerican Utopia began life as the tenth studio album by the British-American rock musician David Byrne, released in March 2018. Don’t miss this “thought-provoking example of the power of live music” according to Forbes, that incorporates music, interpretive dance and Byrne’s stage banter, which ranges from comical to topical, it’s “an experience unlike anything else” screams Billboard. Marking a major cultural milestone in the world of music and theater, created by innovative Pop-rock icon, David Byrne of Talking Heads, and Here Lies Love, shares the spotlight with a diverse ensemble of 11 musical artists from around the globe to deliver a theatrical, quasi-concert production, “a marvel of staging and motion” says Chicago Tribune, that’s as surprisingly timely as it is supremely funky. Annie-B Parson provides choreography and musical performances.Ĭredits: Ĭredits featured image: travelmag.“TOTAL JOY!” – New York Magazine “AN ASTONISHING KNOCKOUT.” – The Hollywood Reporter “AN ARTISTICALLY STUNNING TOUR DE FORCE.” – Variety Under the direction of production consultant Alex Timbers (Moulin Rouge!), the show’s lighting was designed by Rob Sinclair, Pete Keppler was the sound designer, and Karl Mansfield and Mauro Refosco were the music directors. The film recently won two Emmy Awards for Creative Arts: Lighting Design/Lighting Direction for a Variety Show and Mixing for a Variety Series or Special. Oscar-winner Spike Lee filmed the theatrical concert at the end of the Broadway show it premiered on HBO on October 17, 2020. The company standbys are Renée Albulario, Alena Ciera, Chris Eddleton, Evan Frierson, Abe Nouri, and Natalie Tenenbaum. Castīyrne is joined by returning band members Jacquelene Acevedo, Gustavo Di Dalva, Daniel Freedman, Chris Giarmo, Tim Keiper, Tendayi Kuumba, Karl Mansfield, Mauro Refosco, Stéphane San Juan, Angie Swan, and Bobby Wooten III. Alan Williams serves as executive producer. Creativeĭavid Byrne’s American Utopia is produced by Christine Kaski, Mike Isaacson, Patrick Catullo, and Todomondo, Hal Luftiger, Jonathan Renis, Sheila F Ridman, Annapurna Theater, Elizabeth Armstrong, Thomas Raub, Steven Rosenthal, Erica Lynn Schwartz, Matt Piccheny, Steve Traxler, Ryan Blavatnik, Nonesuch Records, Warner Chappell Music, and Ambassador Theatre Group Productions. Spike Lee’s film version of American Utopia premiered at the Toronto Film Festival and is currently streaming on HBO Max. The work won a special Tony Award at the 74th Tony Awards. The show debuted at the Hudson Theater on Broadway on October 20, 2019, and runs until February 16, 2020. ![]() Alex Timbers served as production consultant. Choreography and musical staging are by Annie-B Parson. Karl Mansfield and Mauro Refosco are the music directors. The show’s design features a lighting design by Rob Sinclair and sound design by Pete Keppler. They include returning band members Jacquelene Acevedo, Gustavo Di Dalva, Daniel Freedman, Chris Giarmo, Tim Keiper, Tendayi Kuumba, Karl Mansfield, Mauro Refosco, Stéphane San Juan, Angie Swan, and Bobby Wooten III. ![]()
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