Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed (Broadway, Music Box Theatre, 2016) | Playbill

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SYNOPSIS: In May 1921, Shuffle Along, a new musical conceived by Flournoy Miller and Aubrey Lyles with music and lyrics by Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle, became the unlikeliest of hits, significantly altering the face of the Broadway musical as well as that of New York City.

This production presents both the 1921 musical itself, and additionally details the events that catalyzed the songwriting team of Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake, and librettists F.E. Miller and Aubrey Lyles to create this ground-breaking work.
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  • Amber Iman
    Amber Iman
    Eva
    (Original)
    Mattie Wilkes
    (Original)
    Madame-Madame
    (Original)
    Church Lady
    (Replacement)
  • Brooks Ashmanskas
    Brooks Ashmanskas
    Sam
    (Original)
    Izzy
    (Original)
    Carlo
    (Original)
    Railroad President
    (Original)
    Famous Celebrities
    (Original)
    International Emcees
    (Original)
  • Curtis Holland
    Curtis Holland
    A Dancin' Boy
    (Original)
    Li'l Baby C
    (Original)
    Dancing Waiter
    (Original)
  • Lisa LaTouche
    Lisa LaTouche
    A Jazz Jasmine
    (Original)
    A Jimtown Flapper
    (Original)
  • Brittany Parks
    Brittany Parks
    A Jazz Jasmine
    (Original)
    A Jimtown Flapper
    (Original)
    An Izzy's Girl
    (Original)
  • Pamela Yasutake
    Pamela Yasutake
    A Jazz Jasmine
    (Original)
    A Jimtown Flapper
    (Original)
    An Izzy's Girl
    (Original)
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  • Amber Iman
    Amber Iman
    Eva
    (Original)
    Mattie Wilkes
    (Original)
    Madame-Madame
    (Original)
  • Brooks Ashmanskas
    Brooks Ashmanskas
    Sam
    (Original)
    Izzy
    (Original)
    Carlo
    (Original)
    Railroad President
    (Original)
    Famous Celebrities
    (Original)
    International Emcees
    (Original)
  • Curtis Holland
    Curtis Holland
    A Dancin' Boy
    (Original)
    Li'l Baby C
    (Original)
    Dancing Waiter
    (Original)
  • Lisa LaTouche
    Lisa LaTouche
    A Jazz Jasmine
    (Original)
    A Jimtown Flapper
    (Original)
  • Brittany Parks
    Brittany Parks
    A Jazz Jasmine
    (Original)
    A Jimtown Flapper
    (Original)
    An Izzy's Girl
    (Original)
  • Pamela Yasutake
    Pamela Yasutake
    A Jazz Jasmine
    (Original)
    A Jimtown Flapper
    (Original)
    An Izzy's Girl
    (Original)
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Pro Info

  • First Preview
    Mar 15 2016
  • Opening Date
    Apr 28 2016
  • Closing Date
    Jul 24 2016
  • Previews
    38 as of May 01, 2016
  • Performances
    100 as of Jul 24, 2016

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Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night
Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night
Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night
Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night
Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night
Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night
Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night
Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night
Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night
Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night
Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night
Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night
Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night
Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night
Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night
Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night
Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night
Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night
Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night
Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night
Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night
Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night
Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night
Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night
Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night
Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night
Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night
Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed - Opening Night

Awards

Astaire Awards
2016 Outstanding Male Dancer in a Broadway Show Nominee
2016 Outstanding Ensemble in a Broadway Show Winner
2016 Outstanding Choreographer in a Broadway Show Winner
2016 Outstanding Male Dancer in a Broadway Show Nominee
2016 Outstanding Male Dancer in a Broadway Show Winner
2016 Outstanding Female Dancer in a Broadway Show Nominee
Drama Desk Award
2016 Outstanding Wig and Hair Design Winner
2016 Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical Nominee
2016 Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical Nominee
2016 Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical Winner
2016 Outstanding Choreography Winner
2016 Outstanding Musical Winner
New York Drama Critics' Circle
2016 Best Musical Winner
Outer Critics Circle
2017 Outstanding Costume Design Nominee
2017 Outstanding Choreographer Nominee
Tony Award
2016 Best Musical Nominee
2016 Best Orchestrations Nominee
2016 Best Choreography Nominee
2016 Best Lighting Design of a Musical Nominee
2016 Best Costume Design of a Musical Nominee
2016 Best Scenic Design of a Musical Nominee
2016 Best Featured Actress in a Musical Nominee
2016 Best Featured Actor in a Musical Nominee
2016 Best Direction of a Musical Nominee
2016 Best Book of a Musical Nominee

QUICK STATS

(as of Jul 24, 2016) Total Current Gross: $15,174,445.58 Highest Weekly Gross: $985,655.84 (Week Ending May 29, 2016)   Average Ticket Price: $115.73 Average % Capacity: 99.10%

Grosses

Week Ending Week Number This Week Gross Potential Gross Diff $ Avg Ticket Top Ticket Seats Sold Seats in Theatre Perfs Previews % Cap This Week Diff % cap
Jul 24, 2016 9 $865,911.61 $1,125,028.00 $30,491.91 $111.01 $373.00 7,800 963 8 0 101.25% 2.13%
Jul 17, 2016 8 $835,419.70 $1,125,028.00 $79,632.42 $109.41 $373.00 7,636 963 8 0 99.12% 3.92%
Jul 10, 2016 7 $755,787.28 $1,125,028.00 -$31,834.72 $103.05 $373.00 7,334 963 8 0 95.20% -1.68%
Jul 3, 2016 6 $787,622.00 $1,125,028.00 -$27,319.93 $105.52 $373.00 7,464 963 8 0 96.88% 0.77%
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