Photo credit: www.broadwayworld.com
Sutton Foster, Michael Urie, Daniel Breaker, Will Chase, Ana Gasteyer, and Nikki Renée Daniels gathered on April 22nd at The Museum of Broadway to perform selections from the cast recording of *Once Upon a Mattress* and sign CDs for fans. The event celebrated the revival of the beloved musical, which was directed by Lear deBessonet and initially succeeded at the Center Theatre Group’s Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles before its recording.
The newly released album captures performances from the talented cast of the Hudson Theatre run. Foster shines in her role as Princess Winnifred, supported by Urie as Prince Dauntless and Daniels as Lady Larken. The ensemble is further complemented by David Patrick Kelly as King Sextimus the Silent, Ana Gasteyer as Queen Aggravain, Will Chase as Sir Harry, Daniel Breaker as the Jester, and Brooks Ashmanskas as the Wizard. Additionally, the recording features a diverse ensemble cast, including Daniel Beeman, Wendi Bergamini, Taylor Marie Daniel, Cicily Daniels, Ben Davis, Sheldon Henry, Oyoyo Joi, Amanda LaMotte, Sarah Michele Lindsey, Michael Olaribigbe, Adam Roberts, Jeffrey Schecter, Darius Wright, and Richard Riaz Yoder.
The album is now available on CD as well as on digital platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon, allowing an even wider audience to enjoy this enchanting musical experience.
Featured performers Daniel Breaker, Sutton Foster, Will Chase, Nikki Renee Daniels, Ana Gasteyer, and Michael Urie made a memorable impact during the event.
Sutton Foster and Michael Urie showcased their strong bond, further enhancing the performance.
Sutton Foster captivated the audience with her dynamic presence.
The team of performers, including Julie Boardman alongside Foster and Urie, added to the event’s excitement.
The CD of *Once Upon a Mattress* is currently available for fans eager to bring this musical into their homes.
Chicago
Richard Rodgers Theatre (Broadway)
Meanwhile, supermodel and entrepreneur Ashley Graham is stepping into the spotlight with her Broadway debut as “Roxie Hart” in the iconic musical *Chicago*. This rendition, praised for its remarkable script by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, along with music from John Kander and lyrics by Ebb, is celebrated as the longest-running American musical in Broadway history. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the 1920s, the storyline follows Roxie, a housewife and nightclub dancer who commits murder when her lover threatens to leave her. In a desperate bid to escape justice, she manipulates the media and the public by recruiting the city’s most cunning lawyer to turn her scandal into captivating headlines—events meshing seamlessly with today’s sensational journalism.
Source
www.broadwayworld.com