The Who’s Tommy, Choreographed by Lorin Latarro, Transfers to Broadway in 2024!

“The acclaimed Chicago production of The Who’s Tommy directed by Des McAnuff is heading to Broadway.

The newly reimagined production, produced by Stephen Gabriel and Ira Pittelman, will begin previews March 8, 2024, at the Nederlander Theatre, with an opening night set for March 28.

After its opening in June at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre, the revival won nine of the city’s Joseph Jefferson “Jeff” Awards and became the highest grossing production in the Goodman’s history. The Chicago engagement ran from June 13 to August 6.

The new production’s creative team includes choreographer Lorin Latarro (Into the Woods)… “Being asked to join the creative team of Tommy is a dream come true,” said choreographer Latarro. “It’s the OG rock musical. Des and Pete are visionaries.” She added that she is “focused on creating a contemporary movement vocabulary that feels like it could be from any era. I am interested in pushing story inside the dances, and still building to dance breaks that have high velocity.” – Deadline

The Museum of Broadway Announces New Special Exhibit on SIX THE MUSICAL!

The Museum of Broadway announced today its newest special exhibit celebrating Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’s Tony Award®-winning global smash hit Broadway musical, SIX. The exhibit, SIX: THE ROYAL GALLERYcreated exclusively for the Museum of Broadway, invites fans to experience five hundred years of history overthrone through SIX’s boldly revisionist narrative while enjoying Tony Award®-winning costumes and set installations, fan art, listening stations (the only cast recording ever made on a Broadway opening night), and one-of-a-kind photo ops, including the chance to sit on the SIX throne (the only place you can sit in the SIX Royal throne and take a selfie.) It’s a unique opportunity to be immersed in the art and fun of SIX! “We are thrilled to celebrate the global sensation of SIX at The Museum of Broadway,” said Julie Boardman and Diane Nicoletti, Co-Founders, The Museum of Broadway. “We are losing-our-heads excited to showcase this history-making show and bring its unapologetic celebration of female empowerment to life through this exhibit.”

The SIX: THE ROYAL GALLERY exhibit will open to the public on November 6th, 2023. Entrance to the special exhibit is included in any ticket purchased to the Museum of Broadway.

Lorin Latarro to Choreograph Encores! Production of Once Upon a Mattress at New York City Center!

“New York City Center Encores! has revealed a starry lineup for their upcoming season. Joining the previously announced Sutton Foster as Princess Winifred in Once Upon a Mattress (running January 24–February 4, 2024) will be Michael Urie as Prince Dauntless. Joining Encores! Artistic Director Lear deBessonet’s creative team are choreographer Lorin Latarro and music director Mary-Mitchell Campbell. The upcoming staging will feature a new concert adaptation by Amy Sherman-Palladino.” – Playbill

Lorin Latarro Wins JEFF AWARD for Best Choreography for The Who’s Tommy!

“The 2023 Equity Jeff Awards ceremony at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook was the center of the local theater universe on Monday night as the annual gala recognized excellence in Chicago’s Equity theater productions. The Goodman Theatre led the pack, receiving 12 awards by night’s end. The theater’s critically acclaimed revamp of “The Who’s Tommy” earned nine awards, including best production of a musical (large theater), Des McAnuff for best direction of a musical (large), Ali Louis Bourzgui for best performer in a principal role, and Lorin Latarro for best choreography.” – Chicago Sun Times

The Museum of Broadway Adds Costumes Worn by Lea Michele and Ben Platt, Plus More Exclusive Artifacts!

“Guests visiting the Museum of Broadway can now view new artifacts including the “Don’t Rain On My Parade” costume worn by Lea Michele in Funny Girl and a suit worn by Ben Platt in the 2023 Tony Award-winning Best Revival of a Musical Parade, both designed by Tony Award-winning designer Susan Hilferty. Additional items going on display include a costume worn by Chilina Kennedy in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (2014) designed by Alejo Vietti, props used in Once Upon a One More Time (2023), and a locket from the original Broadway production of Les Misérables (1987) donated by Randy Graff, who originated the role of Fantine in this production.

Additionally, the Museum of Broadway has some exciting programming planned for the month of October…” – BroadwayWorld

Sara Mearns Stars in “Diamonds” at the New York City Ballet’s 75th Anniversary Opening Night!

“Russell Janzen and Sara Mearns danced with impeccable, understated grandeur in the “Diamonds” pas de deux… After they walked toward each other, meeting at the center of the stage with slow and steady steps, their bodies continued in a pattern of sweeping together and apart. They shaped movement — difficult balances and changes of direction with tricky partnering — with patience and ease, even as decorum slipped into sudden and surprising bursts of feeling. When Janzen finally dropped to a knee beside her and kissed her hand, she looked down at him in surprise — as if the action really was a surprise. Nothing felt premeditated, not even their tearful mid-show bow. “Jewels” may be referred to as a story-less ballet, but that has never seemed entirely true. Mearns and Janzen’s performance felt like proof that it’s not. There are unspoken stories in each ballet — streams of them — in which the dancers are not characters but heightened versions of themselves, using a language embroidered with steps, musicality and Balanchine’s way of highlighting precisely etched, unaffected dancing.” – The New York Times

The Heart of Rock and Roll, Choreographed by Lorin Latarro, to Open on Broadway This Season!

“BroadwayWorld has learned that The Heart of Rock and Roll will open on Broadway this season, per a casting notice. The production is expected to start rehearsals in mid-February with opening planned for April. The production will feature choreography by Lorin Latarro, who worked on a previous production at the Old Globe in San Diego in 2018.” – BroadwayWorld

Museum of Broadway Extends CHICAGO the Musical Exhibit Due to Popular Demand!

“ALL THAT JAZZ: The Legacy of Chicago the Musical, has been extended through October 30 at Museum of Broadway due to popular demand. Created exclusively for the Museum of Broadway, the exhibit is a retrospective ofCHICAGO’s almost 27 years on Broadway with a special focus on the iconic production photography and ad campaigns throughout the years. Guests can get a closer look at artifacts, stunning costumes, and even feel like they’re a part of the show in an exclusive photo activation. Entrance to the special exhibit is included in any ticket purchased to the Museum of Broadway.” – BroadwayWorld

Sara Mearns Featured in Pointe Magazine’s “3 Dancers Who Debuted Major Principal Roles Outside Their Home Company” Article!

“Gigs and guest appearances are usually opportunities to show off your strengths or a signature role. But why not take a risk? Debuting a role outside of one’s home company can be a huge career benefit: It allows you to work with a director who may see you differently, or prepare you for a challenge at home, or expose you to repertoire your own company is unlikely to stage.” – Pointe Magazine