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| name = Titanique |
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| music = Various |
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| book = Tye Blue<br />Marla Mindelle<br />Constantine Rousouli |
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| basis = ''[[Titanic (1997 film)|Titanic]]''<br>by [[James Cameron]] |
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| premiere_date = 14 December 2017 |
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| premiere_location = Sorting Room Theatre |
| premiere_location = Sorting Room Theatre |
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'''''Titanique''''' is a [[jukebox musical]] featuring music of [[Celine Dion| |
'''''Titanique''''' is a [[jukebox musical]] featuring music of [[Celine Dion|Celine Dion]], with a book by Tye Blue, Marla Mindelle, and Constantine Rousouli. The musical is a [[parody]] of the 1997 film ''[[Titanic (1997 film)|Titanic]]'', and the story is a retelling of the movie's events from Dion's perspective.<ref name="Bahr2022">{{cite web |last1=Bahr |first1=Sarah |title=A 'Titanic' Parody Show That Draws Fans Near, Far, Wherever They Are |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/28/theater/titanique-titanic-parody-show.html |website=The New York Times |access-date=12 April 2023 |date=28 December 2022}}</ref> |
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The show premiered in Los Angeles in 2017. It premiered [[off-Broadway]] at The Asylum Theatre in June 2022, before later transferring to the [[Daryl Roth Theatre]]. At the 2023 [[Lucille Lortel Awards]], the off-Broadway production won three awards, including Outstanding Musical.<ref name="2023LucilleLortel">{{cite web |last1=Culwell-Block |first1=Logan |title=Wolf Play, Titaníque Lead 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards; See the Full List of Winners |url=https://playbill.com/article/wolf-play-titanique-lead-2023-lucille-lortel-awards-see-the-full-list-of-winners |website=Playbill |access-date=9 June 2024 |date=7 May 2023}}</ref> |
The show premiered in Los Angeles in 2017. It premiered [[off-Broadway]] at The Asylum Theatre in June 2022, before later transferring to the [[Daryl Roth Theatre]]. At the 2023 [[Lucille Lortel Awards]], the off-Broadway production won three awards, including Outstanding Musical.<ref name="2023LucilleLortel">{{cite web |last1=Culwell-Block |first1=Logan |title=Wolf Play, Titaníque Lead 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards; See the Full List of Winners |url=https://playbill.com/article/wolf-play-titanique-lead-2023-lucille-lortel-awards-see-the-full-list-of-winners |website=Playbill |access-date=9 June 2024 |date=7 May 2023}}</ref> |
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== Premise == |
== Premise == |
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In the present-day, [[Celine Dion| |
In the present-day, [[Celine Dion|Celine Dion]] hijacks a ''[[Titanic (1997 film)|Titanic]]'' museum tour, where she claims to have survived the [[Sinking of the Titanic |''Titanic'''s sinking]]. Celine begins to narrate her version of what really happened to Jack and Rose, and the other characters from the movie on the night the ''Titanic'' sank.<ref name="Gluck2022">{{cite web |last1=Gluck |first1=Victor |title=Titanique |url=https://www.theaterscene.net/musicals/offbway/titanique/victor-gluck/ |website=Theater Scene |access-date=9 June 2024 |date=22 August 2022}}</ref> |
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The musical is partially [[Improvisational theatre | improvised]], and uses several pop culture references, including references to ''[[RuPaul's Drag Race]]'' and ''[[Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt]]''.<ref name="Bahr2022" /><ref name="Gluck2022" /> |
The musical is partially [[Improvisational theatre | improvised]], and uses several pop culture references, including references to ''[[RuPaul's Drag Race]]'' and ''[[Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt]]''.<ref name="Bahr2022" /><ref name="Gluck2022" /> |
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=== Off-Broadway (2022–present) === |
=== Off-Broadway (2022–present) === |
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A fully-staged [[off-Broadway]] production began previews at The Asylum Theatre in New York City on 14 June 2022, with an official opening on 23 June 2022. It was once again directed by Blue, music directed by Connell, and choreographed by Ellenore Scott. It starred Mindelle as Dion, Rousouli as Jack, Ellis as Rose, [[Frankie Grande]] as [[Victor Garber]], Deitch as [[Margaret "Molly" Brown]], Ryan Duncan as Ruth, John Riddle as Cal, and Jaye Alexander as The Iceberg. The creative team was rounded out with scenic design by Gabriel Hainer Evansohn, costumes by Alejo Vietti, sound design by Lawrence Schober, lighting by Paige Seber, and hair/makeup/wigs by Tommy Kurzman.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SL Magazine: Titanique – Daryl Roth Theater |url=http://titanique.stagelightmagazine.com/ |access-date=8 March 2023 |website=titanique.stagelightmagazine.com}}</ref> The production was seen by several people associated with the film, such as Garber,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Glikas |first=Bruce |title=Photos: Original TITANIC Star Victor Garber Visits TITANIQUE |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-Original-TITANIC-Star-Victor-Garber-Visits-TITANIQUE-20221005 |access-date=27 February 2023 |website=BroadwayWorld.com}}</ref> as well as Dion's manager and publicist.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Titanique Breakout Marla Mindelle Reveals the Secret to Her Hilarious Céline Dion Impression |url=https://people.com/theater/marla-mindelle-celine-dion-titanique-interview/ |access-date=27 February 2023 |website=People}}</ref> |
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The production closed on 13 November 2022 and re-opened on 20 November 2022, at the [[Daryl Roth Theatre]] with the same creative team. Several members of the company remained, except for Ellis, Deitch, Duncan, and Alexander, who were replaced by [[Carrie St. Louis]], Desireé Rodriguez, Russell Daniels, and Avionce Hoyles, respectively.<ref name="Putnam">{{cite web |last1=Putnam |first1=Leah |title=Titanique to Transfer to Daryl Roth Theatre |url=https://playbill.com/article/titanique-to-transfer-to-daryl-roth-theatre |website=Playbill |access-date=8 March 2023 |date=13 October 2022}}</ref> Grande departed the show on 22 December 2022, and the role of Victor Garber was assumed by Wulf Clark, with [[Mark Evans (actor)|Mark Evans]] taking over the role of Cal on 24 December 2022. [[Rosé (drag queen)|Rosé]] assumed the role of Garber on 26 January 2023,<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Culwell-Block |first1=Logan |last2=Putnam |first2=Leah |date=21 December 2022 |title=Mark Evans and Drag Race Star Rosé Joining Titanique as the Musical Extends Off-Broadway |url=https://playbill.com/article/mark-evans-and-drag-race-star-rose-joining-titanique-as-the-musical-extends-off-broadway#:~:text=The%20Titanic%20parody%20musical%2C%20playing%20Off-Broadway%27s%20Daryl%20Roth,joining%20as%20Victor%20Garber%20from%20January%2026%2C%202023. |access-date=8 March 2023 |website=Playbill}}</ref> followed by [[Willam Belli]] who took over the role on 5 September 2023. The show is selling tickets through June 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Putnam |first=Leah |date=8 March 2023 |title=Titanique Extends Its Off-Broadway Voyage |url=https://playbill.com/article/titanique-extends-its-off-broadway-voyage |access-date=8 March 2023 |website=Playbill}}</ref> |
The production closed on 13 November 2022 and re-opened on 20 November 2022, at the [[Daryl Roth Theatre]] with the same creative team. Several members of the company remained, except for Ellis, Deitch, Duncan, and Alexander, who were replaced by [[Carrie St. Louis]], Desireé Rodriguez, Russell Daniels, and Avionce Hoyles, respectively.<ref name="Putnam">{{cite web |last1=Putnam |first1=Leah |title=Titanique to Transfer to Daryl Roth Theatre |url=https://playbill.com/article/titanique-to-transfer-to-daryl-roth-theatre |website=Playbill |access-date=8 March 2023 |date=13 October 2022}}</ref> Grande departed the show on 22 December 2022, and the role of Victor Garber was assumed by Wulf Clark, with [[Mark Evans (actor)|Mark Evans]] taking over the role of Cal on 24 December 2022. [[Rosé (drag queen)|Rosé]] assumed the role of Garber on 26 January 2023,<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Culwell-Block |first1=Logan |last2=Putnam |first2=Leah |date=21 December 2022 |title=Mark Evans and Drag Race Star Rosé Joining Titanique as the Musical Extends Off-Broadway |url=https://playbill.com/article/mark-evans-and-drag-race-star-rose-joining-titanique-as-the-musical-extends-off-broadway#:~:text=The%20Titanic%20parody%20musical%2C%20playing%20Off-Broadway%27s%20Daryl%20Roth,joining%20as%20Victor%20Garber%20from%20January%2026%2C%202023. |access-date=8 March 2023 |website=Playbill}}</ref> followed by [[Willam Belli]] who took over the role on 5 September 2023. The show is selling tickets through June 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Putnam |first=Leah |date=8 March 2023 |title=Titanique Extends Its Off-Broadway Voyage |url=https://playbill.com/article/titanique-extends-its-off-broadway-voyage |access-date=8 March 2023 |website=Playbill}}</ref> |
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=== Australia (2024) === |
=== Australia (2024) === |
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An Australian production |
An Australian production premiered at The Grand Electric in [[Sydney]]. The musical began performances on September 12, 2024, and stars Marney McQueen as Dion.<ref name="AustralianCasting">{{cite web |last1=Wild |first1=Stephi |title=Cast Set For TITANIQUE in Sydney |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/sydney/article/Cast-Set-For-TITANIQUE-in-Sydney-20240730 |website=BroadwayWorld |access-date=1 August 2024 |date=30 July 2024}}</ref> |
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=== Canada (2024) === |
=== Canada (2024) === |
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A Canadian production of ''Titanique'' |
A Canadian production of ''Titanique'' opened at the [[Segal Centre for Performing Arts]], in [[Montreal]] on 27 October 2024 before closing on 24 November 2024. The production then transferred to the [[CAA Theatre]] in [[Toronto]], where began performances on 5 December 2024 and will run through 12 January 2025.<ref name="Gans">{{cite web |last1=Gans |first1=Andrew |title=Titanìque Musical Will Sail to London and Canada |url=https://www.playbill.com/article/titanique-musical-will-sail-to-london-and-canada |website=Playbill |access-date=2 May 2024 |date=2 May 2024}}</ref> [[Véronique Claveau]] stars as Dion.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Friend |first1=David |title=Céline Dion-driven musical comedy 'Titanique' to hit Montreal, Toronto |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/10464915/celine-dion-driven-musical-comedy-montreal-toronto/ |website=Global News |access-date=2 May 2024 |date=2 May 2024}}</ref> Due to popular demand, the Toronto engagement was extended for two weeks, through January 19, 2025.<ref name="CanadianExtension">{{cite web |last1=Wild |first1=Stephi |title=Titanique Extends at Toronto's CAA Theatre |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/toronto/article/TITANIQUE-Extends-at-Torontos-CAA-Theatre-20241217?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook |website=BroadwayWorld |access-date=17 December 2024 |date=17 December 2024}}</ref> After this, the production will play a return engagement at the Segal Centre between February 2 - 16, 2025. |
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=== West End (2024–25) === |
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On 2 May 2024, it was announced that ''Titanique'' will make its West End premiere in 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wood |first1=Alex |title=Titanique confirms plans for West End run |url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/titanique-confirms-plans-for-west-end-run_1597552/ |website=WhatsOnStage |access-date=2 May 2024 |date=2 May 2024}}</ref> |
On 2 May 2024, it was announced that ''Titanique'' will make its West End premiere in 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wood |first1=Alex |title=Titanique confirms plans for West End run |url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/titanique-confirms-plans-for-west-end-run_1597552/ |website=WhatsOnStage |access-date=2 May 2024 |date=2 May 2024}}</ref> It will play at the [[Criterion Theatre]] from 9 December 2024 and is scheduled to play until 2 March 2025. [[Lauren Drew]] will star as Céline Dion.<ref name="Gans2024">{{cite web |last1=Gans |first1=Andrew |title=Lauren Drew, Jordan Luke Gage, Layton Williams, More Will Star in West End Titanìque |url=https://playbill.com/article/lauren-drew-jordan-luke-gage-layton-williams-more-will-star-in-west-end-titanique |website=Playbill |access-date=17 December 2024 |date=8 October 2024}}</ref> |
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=== Planned Chicago production === |
=== Planned Chicago production === |
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On July |
On July 22, 2024, it was announced that ''Titanique'' would make its Chicago premiere through [[Porchlight Music Theatre]] in Spring of 2025.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jones |first1=Chris |title='Titanique the Musical' parody show is headed to Chicago|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/07/22/titanique-the-musical-parody-show-is-headed-to-chicago/ |website=Chicago Tribune |access-date=22 July 2024 |date=22 July 2024}}</ref> |
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=== Planned France production === |
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In December 2024, it was announced that ''Titanique'' will premiere in France. It will begin performances on April 24, 2025 at the [[Le Lido | Théâtre du Lido]] in the [[Champs-Élysées]], in [[Paris]].<ref name="GansParis">{{cite web |last1=Gans |first1=Andrew |title=Titanìque Musical Will Dock in Paris Next Year |url=https://playbill.com/article/titanique-musical-will-dock-in-paris-next-year |website=Playbill |access-date=20 December 2024 |date=18 December 2024}}</ref> |
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! colspan="2" align=center | Off-Broadway |
! colspan="2" align=center | Off-Broadway |
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! align=center | Australia |
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! colspan="1"|<small>2022 <ref>{{Cite web |last=Glikas |first=Bruce |title=Photos: New Musical TITANIQUE Sets Sail on Opening Night! |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-New-Musical-TITANIQUE-Sets-Sail-on-Opening-Night-20220624 |access-date=8 March 2023 |website=BroadwayWorld.com}}</ref></small> |
! colspan="1"|<small>2022 <ref>{{Cite web |last=Glikas |first=Bruce |title=Photos: New Musical TITANIQUE Sets Sail on Opening Night! |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-New-Musical-TITANIQUE-Sets-Sail-on-Opening-Night-20220624 |access-date=8 March 2023 |website=BroadwayWorld.com}}</ref></small> |
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! colspan="1"|<small>2022 <ref>{{Cite web |title=Titanique Honors 25th Anniversary of Titanic with Special Off-Broadway Re-Opening Performance |url=https://people.com/theater/titanique-celebrates-25th-anniversary-of-titanic-with-special-performance/ |access-date=8 March 2023 |website=People}}</ref></small>{{efn|The musical played at The Asylum Theatre between June and November 2022, before being remounted at the larger Daryl Roth Theatre later in November 2022.<ref name="Putnam" />}} |
! colspan="1"|<small>2022 <ref>{{Cite web |title=Titanique Honors 25th Anniversary of Titanic with Special Off-Broadway Re-Opening Performance |url=https://people.com/theater/titanique-celebrates-25th-anniversary-of-titanic-with-special-performance/ |access-date=8 March 2023 |website=People}}</ref></small>{{efn|The musical played at The Asylum Theatre between June and November 2022, before being remounted at the larger Daryl Roth Theatre later in November 2022.<ref name="Putnam" />}} |
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! <small>2024 <ref name="Le Cross">{{cite web |last1=Le Cross |first1=Alannah |title=New York's cult-hit, Céline Dion-fuelled 'Titanic' parody is cruising into Sydney |url=https://www.timeout.com/sydney/news/new-yorks-cult-hit-celine-dion-fuelled-titanic-parody-is-cruising-into-sydney-051624 |website=TimeOut |access-date=31 August 2024 |date=30 July 2024}}</ref></small> |
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!<small>2024 <ref name="Gans-CanadaCast">{{cite web |last1=Gans |first1=Andrew |title=See Who's Starring in Canadian Production of Titanìque Musical |url=https://playbill.com/article/see-whos-starring-in-canadian-production-of-titanique-musical |website=Playbill |access-date=23 September 2024 |date=16 September 2024}}</ref></small> |
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![[Celine Dion|Céline Dion]] |
![[Celine Dion|Céline Dion]] |
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| colspan="2" align=center |Marla Mindelle |
| colspan="2" align=center | Marla Mindelle |
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| align=center | Marney McQueen |
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| align=center | [[Véronique Claveau]] |
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| align=center | [[Lauren Drew]] |
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![[Jack Dawson (character)|Jack Dawson]] |
![[Jack Dawson (character)|Jack Dawson]] |
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| colspan="2" align=center |Constantine Rousouli |
| colspan="2" align=center | Constantine Rousouli |
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| align=center | Drew Weston |
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| align=center | [[Seth Zosky]] |
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| align=center | Rob Houchen |
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![[Rose Dewitt Bukater|Rose DeWitt Bukater]] |
![[Rose Dewitt Bukater|Rose DeWitt Bukater]] |
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| align=center | Mariah Campos |
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![[Victor Garber]] |
![[Victor Garber]] |
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| colspan="2" align=center |[[Frankie Grande]] |
| colspan="2" align=center | [[Frankie Grande]] |
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| align=center | [[Matt Lee (dancer) | Matt Lee]] |
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| align=center | Mike Melino |
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| align=center | [[Darren Bennett (dancer) | Darren Bennett]] |
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![[Molly Brown]] |
![[Molly Brown]] |
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| align=center | Kathy Deitch |
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| align=center | Abigail Dixon |
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| align=center | [[Erica Peck]] |
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![[Ruth Dewitt Bukater|Ruth DeWitt Bukater]] |
![[Ruth Dewitt Bukater|Ruth DeWitt Bukater]] |
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| align=center | Ryan Duncan |
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| align=center | Russell Daniels |
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| align=center | Stephen Anderson |
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| align=center | Constant Bernard |
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| align=center | [[Stephen Guarino]] |
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![[Cal Hockley (Titanic)|Cal Hockley]] |
![[Cal Hockley (Titanic)|Cal Hockley]] |
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| colspan="2" align=center |John Riddle |
| colspan="2" align=center | John Riddle |
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| align=center | Keane Sheppard-Fletcher |
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| align=center | [[Michael Torontow]] |
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!The Seaman / Iceberg |
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* '''Rose:''' [[Lindsay Pearce]] |
* '''Rose:''' [[Lindsay Pearce]] |
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* '''Victor Garber:''' [[Rosé (drag queen)|Rosé]], [[Willam Belli|Willam]], [[Tommy Bracco]] |
* '''Victor Garber:''' [[Rosé (drag queen)|Rosé]], [[Willam Belli|Willam]], [[Tommy Bracco]] |
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* '''Ruth:''' [[Drew Droege]], [[Nathan Lee Graham |
* '''Ruth:''' [[Drew Droege]], [[Nathan Lee Graham]] |
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* '''Molly Brown:'''[[Lisa Howard (American actress, born 1975) | Lisa Howard]] |
* '''Molly Brown:'''[[Lisa Howard (American actress, born 1975) | Lisa Howard]] |
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* '''Cal:''' [[Mark Evans (actor)|Mark Evans]] |
* '''Cal:''' [[Mark Evans (actor)|Mark Evans]] |
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'''Notes''' |
'''Notes''' |
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== Response == |
== Response == |
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''Titanique'' quickly developed a devoted fanbase, primarily through word-of-mouth buzz.<ref name="Handler">{{cite web |last1=Handler |first1=Rachel |title= |
''Titanique'' quickly developed a devoted fanbase, primarily through word-of-mouth buzz.<ref name="Handler">{{cite web |last1=Handler |first1=Rachel |title='The Gays Are Here' Titanique, a jukebox fantasia that imagines Céline Dion survived the Titanic, has found its audience. |url=https://www.vulture.com/2022/08/the-story-of-titanique-summer-off-broadway-hit.html |website=Vulture |access-date=9 June 2024 |date=22 August 2022}}</ref> The original off-Broadway production's popularity led to the musical moving to the larger [[Daryl Roth Theatre]], where it has continually been extended due to popular demand. According to ''[[The New York Times]]'', the musical has cultivated a fan army of "TiStaniques", with some having seen the musical over a dozen times.<ref name="Handler" /> [[GLAAD]] has attributed the musical's popularity to its unapologetic celebration of queer culture, campy humor, and pop culture references that have struck a chord with theater fans and the LGBTQ community.<ref name="Groome">{{cite web |last1=Groome |first1=Georgia |title=Not Your Average Gay Cruise: "Titanique" Goes Down as an off-Broadway Sensation |url=https://glaad.org/not-your-average-gay-cruise-titanique-goes-down-as-an-off-broadway-sensation/ |website=GLAAD |access-date=9 June 2024 |date=14 August 2023}}</ref> |
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=== Critical response === |
=== Critical response === |
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''Titanique'' has received widespread critical acclaim. Elisabeth Vincentelli of ''[[The New York Times]]'' praised the show's absurdity and campy nature, mentioning that it fully embraces the over-the-top elements of both ''Titanic'' and Céline Dion.<ref name="Vincentelli">{{cite web |last1=Vincentelli |first1=Elisabeth |title= |
''Titanique'' has received widespread critical acclaim. Elisabeth Vincentelli of ''[[The New York Times]]'' praised the show's absurdity and campy nature, mentioning that it fully embraces the over-the-top elements of both ''Titanic'' and Céline Dion.<ref name="Vincentelli">{{cite web |last1=Vincentelli |first1=Elisabeth |title='Titanique' Review: A Musical Finds Its Sea Legs |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/28/theater/titanique-review.html |website=The New York Times |access-date=13 June 2024 |date=29 June 2022}}</ref> Johnny Oleksinski of the ''[[New York Post]]'' similarly praised the show's campy humor, describing the show as "outrageously funny", and praised Mindelle's performance as Dion.<ref name="Oleksinki">{{cite web |last1=Oleksinki |first1=Johnny |title='Titanique' the musical review: Off-Broadway 'Titanic' parody is what your summer needs |url=https://nypost.com/2022/08/05/titanique-the-musical-review-titanic-parody-hits-the-mark/ |website=New York Post |access-date=13 June 2024 |date=5 August 2022}}</ref> Likewise, Robert Hofler of ''The Wrap'' said the show was "really funny" and that it offers a refreshing take on familiar material.<ref name="Hofler">{{cite web |last1=Hofler |first1=Robert |title='Titanique' Off Broadway Review: A Hilarious Jukebox Musical for Those Who Detest Them |url=https://www.thewrap.com/titanique-off-broadway-review-celine-dion-titanic/ |website=TheWrap |access-date=13 June 2024 |date=13 December 2022}}</ref> |
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[[Charles Isherwood]] of ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'' found the music to be "blandly adult contemporary", although he commented that the show was entertaining and praised the infectious joy of the cast.<ref name="Isherwood">{{cite web |last1=Isherwood |first1=Charles |title= |
[[Charles Isherwood]] of ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'' found the music to be "blandly adult contemporary", although he commented that the show was entertaining and praised the infectious joy of the cast.<ref name="Isherwood">{{cite web |last1=Isherwood |first1=Charles |title='Titanique' and 'Little Shop of Horrors' Reviews: Two Off-Broadway Bright Spots |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/titanique-little-shop-of-horrors-reviews-off-broadway-celine-dion-ashman-menken-11673567675 |website=Wall Street Journal |access-date=13 June 2024 |date=12 January 2023}}</ref> James Kleinmann of ''The Queer Review'' highlighted the show's appeal to queer audiences, praising its witty book and rich array of pop culture references.<ref name="Kleinman">{{cite web |last1=Kleinman |first1=James |title=Theatre Review: Titanique (Daryl Roth Theatre, New York) |url=https://thequeerreview.com/2023/01/17/musical-theatre-review-titanique-daryl-roth-theatre-new-york-off-broadway/ |website=The Queer Review |date=17 January 2023 |access-date=13 June 2024}}</ref> He noted that the production's campy and festive atmosphere sets the tone for a show that is "both beautifully crafted and joyfully irreverent".<ref name="Kleinman" /> |
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Titanique | |
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Music | Various |
Lyrics | Various |
Book | Tye Blue Marla Mindelle Constantine Rousouli |
Basis | Titanic by James Cameron |
Premiere | 14 December 2017: Sorting Room Theatre |
Productions | 2022 Off-Broadway 2024 Australia 2024 Canada 2024 West End |
Titanique is a jukebox musical featuring music of Celine Dion, with a book by Tye Blue, Marla Mindelle, and Constantine Rousouli. The musical is a parody of the 1997 film Titanic, and the story is a retelling of the movie's events from Dion's perspective.[1]
The show premiered in Los Angeles in 2017. It premiered off-Broadway at The Asylum Theatre in June 2022, before later transferring to the Daryl Roth Theatre. At the 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards, the off-Broadway production won three awards, including Outstanding Musical.[2]
Premise
[edit]In the present-day, Celine Dion hijacks a Titanic museum tour, where she claims to have survived the Titanic's sinking. Celine begins to narrate her version of what really happened to Jack and Rose, and the other characters from the movie on the night the Titanic sank.[3]
The musical is partially improvised, and uses several pop culture references, including references to RuPaul's Drag Race and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.[1][3]
Productions
[edit]Los Angeles (2017)
[edit]The show premiered at Los Angeles' Sorting Room Theater as a one-night-only experience titled Titanique: In Concert on 14 December 2017. Book writer Tye Blue directed with co-writers Marla Mindelle and Constantine Rousouli starring as Céline Dion and Jack, respectively, with music direction by co-creator Nicholas Connell who also arranged & orchestrated the music, joined by Alex Ellis, who starred as Rose.[4] Other cast members included Peter Porte, Tom Lenk, Drew Droege, Sebastian La Cause, Katherine Tokarz, Tom Detrinis, and Adam Zelasko.[5]
New York premiere (2018)
[edit]The show held a limited engagement at New York City's Green Room 42 inside the Yotel hotel on 25–27 August 2018 with Mindelle, Rousouli, Ellis, La Cause, and Zelasko returning. Joining the cast were Stephen Guarino, Kathy Deitch, Mikhail Thompson, and Mykal Kilgore.[6][7] An encore six-concert run followed from 30 November to 3 December 2018.[8]
Off-Broadway (2022–present)
[edit]A fully-staged off-Broadway production began previews at The Asylum Theatre in New York City on 14 June 2022, with an official opening on 23 June 2022. It was once again directed by Blue, music directed by Connell, and choreographed by Ellenore Scott. It starred Mindelle as Dion, Rousouli as Jack, Ellis as Rose, Frankie Grande as Victor Garber, Deitch as Margaret "Molly" Brown, Ryan Duncan as Ruth, John Riddle as Cal, and Jaye Alexander as The Iceberg. The creative team was rounded out with scenic design by Gabriel Hainer Evansohn, costumes by Alejo Vietti, sound design by Lawrence Schober, lighting by Paige Seber, and hair/makeup/wigs by Tommy Kurzman.[9] The production was seen by several people associated with the film, such as Garber,[10] as well as Dion's manager and publicist.[11]
The production closed on 13 November 2022 and re-opened on 20 November 2022, at the Daryl Roth Theatre with the same creative team. Several members of the company remained, except for Ellis, Deitch, Duncan, and Alexander, who were replaced by Carrie St. Louis, Desireé Rodriguez, Russell Daniels, and Avionce Hoyles, respectively.[12] Grande departed the show on 22 December 2022, and the role of Victor Garber was assumed by Wulf Clark, with Mark Evans taking over the role of Cal on 24 December 2022. Rosé assumed the role of Garber on 26 January 2023,[13] followed by Willam Belli who took over the role on 5 September 2023. The show is selling tickets through June 2024.[14]
The production won Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Musical, lead performer in a musical (Mindelle) and costume design (Vietti). Also nominated were Scott for choreography and Riddle as featured performer.[15]
Australia (2024)
[edit]An Australian production premiered at The Grand Electric in Sydney. The musical began performances on September 12, 2024, and stars Marney McQueen as Dion.[16]
Canada (2024)
[edit]A Canadian production of Titanique opened at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts, in Montreal on 27 October 2024 before closing on 24 November 2024. The production then transferred to the CAA Theatre in Toronto, where began performances on 5 December 2024 and will run through 12 January 2025.[17] Véronique Claveau stars as Dion.[18] Due to popular demand, the Toronto engagement was extended for two weeks, through January 19, 2025.[19] After this, the production will play a return engagement at the Segal Centre between February 2 - 16, 2025.
West End (2024–25)
[edit]On 2 May 2024, it was announced that Titanique will make its West End premiere in 2024.[20] It will play at the Criterion Theatre from 9 December 2024 and is scheduled to play until 2 March 2025. Lauren Drew will star as Céline Dion.[21]
Planned Chicago production
[edit]On July 22, 2024, it was announced that Titanique would make its Chicago premiere through Porchlight Music Theatre in Spring of 2025.[22]
Planned France production
[edit]In December 2024, it was announced that Titanique will premiere in France. It will begin performances on April 24, 2025 at the Théâtre du Lido in the Champs-Élysées, in Paris.[23]
Musical numbers
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Notes
- ^ The actor playing Seaman performs this song as Peabo Bryson
- ^ The actress playing Molly Brown performs this song as the "Irish Lady" character
Cast and characters
[edit]Character | Off-Broadway | Australia | Canada | West End | |
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2022 [24] | 2022 [25][a] | 2024 [26] | 2024 [27] | 2024[21] | |
Céline Dion | Marla Mindelle | Marney McQueen | Véronique Claveau | Lauren Drew | |
Jack Dawson | Constantine Rousouli | Drew Weston | Seth Zosky | Rob Houchen | |
Rose DeWitt Bukater | Alex Ellis | Carrie St. Louis | Georgina Hopson | Mariah Campos | Kat Ronney |
Victor Garber | Frankie Grande | Matt Lee | Mike Melino | Darren Bennett | |
Molly Brown | Kathy Deitch | Desireé Rodriguez | Abigail Dixon | Erica Peck | Charlotte Wakefield |
Ruth DeWitt Bukater | Ryan Duncan | Russell Daniels | Stephen Anderson | Constant Bernard | Stephen Guarino |
Cal Hockley | John Riddle | Keane Sheppard-Fletcher | Michael Torontow | Jordan Luke Gage | |
The Seaman / Iceberg | Jaye Alexander | Avionce Hoyles | Abu Kebe | Christopher Ning | Layton Williams |
Notable replacements
[edit]Off-Broadway
[edit]- Céline Dion: Nicole Parker, Jackie Burns, Dee Roscioli
- Rose: Lindsay Pearce
- Victor Garber: Rosé, Willam, Tommy Bracco
- Ruth: Drew Droege, Nathan Lee Graham
- Molly Brown: Lisa Howard
- Cal: Mark Evans
Notes
Response
[edit]Titanique quickly developed a devoted fanbase, primarily through word-of-mouth buzz.[28] The original off-Broadway production's popularity led to the musical moving to the larger Daryl Roth Theatre, where it has continually been extended due to popular demand. According to The New York Times, the musical has cultivated a fan army of "TiStaniques", with some having seen the musical over a dozen times.[28] GLAAD has attributed the musical's popularity to its unapologetic celebration of queer culture, campy humor, and pop culture references that have struck a chord with theater fans and the LGBTQ community.[29]
Critical response
[edit]Titanique has received widespread critical acclaim. Elisabeth Vincentelli of The New York Times praised the show's absurdity and campy nature, mentioning that it fully embraces the over-the-top elements of both Titanic and Céline Dion.[30] Johnny Oleksinski of the New York Post similarly praised the show's campy humor, describing the show as "outrageously funny", and praised Mindelle's performance as Dion.[31] Likewise, Robert Hofler of The Wrap said the show was "really funny" and that it offers a refreshing take on familiar material.[32]
Charles Isherwood of The Wall Street Journal found the music to be "blandly adult contemporary", although he commented that the show was entertaining and praised the infectious joy of the cast.[33] James Kleinmann of The Queer Review highlighted the show's appeal to queer audiences, praising its witty book and rich array of pop culture references.[34] He noted that the production's campy and festive atmosphere sets the tone for a show that is "both beautifully crafted and joyfully irreverent".[34]
Awards and nominations
[edit]2022 Off-Broadway production
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
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2023 | Lucille Lortel Awards[35] | Outstanding Musical | Won | |
Outstanding Leading Performer in a Musical | Marla Mindelle | Won | ||
Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical | John Riddle | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Choreography | Ellenore Scott | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Costume Design | Alejo Vietti | Won | ||
Drama League Award | Outstanding Production of A Musical | Nominated | ||
Distinguished Performance Award | Marla Mindelle | Nominated | ||
Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Marla Mindelle, Constantine Rousouli, Tye Blue | Nominated | |
Outer Critics Circle Award | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Marla Mindelle, Constantine Rousouli, Tye Blue | Nominated | |
Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical | Marla Mindelle | Nominated | ||
Off Broadway Alliance Award[36] | Best New Musical | Won | ||
2024 | Obie Award | Distinguished Performance | Marla Mindelle | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Bahr, Sarah (28 December 2022). "A 'Titanic' Parody Show That Draws Fans Near, Far, Wherever They Are". The New York Times. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ Culwell-Block, Logan (7 May 2023). "Wolf Play, Titaníque Lead 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards; See the Full List of Winners". Playbill. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ a b Gluck, Victor (22 August 2022). "Titanique". Theater Scene. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ "The Sorting Room Presents 'Titanique' in concert". PerformingArtsLive.com. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ Musbach, Julie. "Take a Voyage on the TITANIQUE". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ McPhee, Ryan (14 June 2018). "A Titanic Musical Parody, Featuring Céline Dion Songs, Is Heading to New York". Playbill. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ Cristi, A. A. "Mykal Kilgore Joins TITANIQUE: IN CONCERT At The Green Room 42". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "Titanique to Return for Encore Run at the Green Room 42". theatermania.com. 10 October 2018. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ "SL Magazine: Titanique – Daryl Roth Theater". titanique.stagelightmagazine.com. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ Glikas, Bruce. "Photos: Original TITANIC Star Victor Garber Visits TITANIQUE". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ "Titanique Breakout Marla Mindelle Reveals the Secret to Her Hilarious Céline Dion Impression". People. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ a b Putnam, Leah (13 October 2022). "Titanique to Transfer to Daryl Roth Theatre". Playbill. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ Culwell-Block, Logan; Putnam, Leah (21 December 2022). "Mark Evans and Drag Race Star Rosé Joining Titanique as the Musical Extends Off-Broadway". Playbill. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ Putnam, Leah (8 March 2023). "Titanique Extends Its Off-Broadway Voyage". Playbill. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ Culwell-Block, Logan. "Wolf Play, Titaníque Lead 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards; See the Full List of Winners", Playbill, 7 May 2023
- ^ Wild, Stephi (30 July 2024). "Cast Set For TITANIQUE in Sydney". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (2 May 2024). "Titanìque Musical Will Sail to London and Canada". Playbill. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Friend, David (2 May 2024). "Céline Dion-driven musical comedy 'Titanique' to hit Montreal, Toronto". Global News. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Wild, Stephi (17 December 2024). "Titanique Extends at Toronto's CAA Theatre". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Wood, Alex (2 May 2024). "Titanique confirms plans for West End run". WhatsOnStage. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ a b Gans, Andrew (8 October 2024). "Lauren Drew, Jordan Luke Gage, Layton Williams, More Will Star in West End Titanìque". Playbill. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Jones, Chris (22 July 2024). "'Titanique the Musical' parody show is headed to Chicago". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (18 December 2024). "Titanìque Musical Will Dock in Paris Next Year". Playbill. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ Glikas, Bruce. "Photos: New Musical TITANIQUE Sets Sail on Opening Night!". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ "Titanique Honors 25th Anniversary of Titanic with Special Off-Broadway Re-Opening Performance". People. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ Le Cross, Alannah (30 July 2024). "New York's cult-hit, Céline Dion-fuelled 'Titanic' parody is cruising into Sydney". TimeOut. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (16 September 2024). "See Who's Starring in Canadian Production of Titanìque Musical". Playbill. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ a b Handler, Rachel (22 August 2022). "'The Gays Are Here' Titanique, a jukebox fantasia that imagines Céline Dion survived the Titanic, has found its audience". Vulture. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ Groome, Georgia (14 August 2023). "Not Your Average Gay Cruise: "Titanique" Goes Down as an off-Broadway Sensation". GLAAD. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ Vincentelli, Elisabeth (29 June 2022). "'Titanique' Review: A Musical Finds Its Sea Legs". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ Oleksinki, Johnny (5 August 2022). "'Titanique' the musical review: Off-Broadway 'Titanic' parody is what your summer needs". New York Post. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ Hofler, Robert (13 December 2022). "'Titanique' Off Broadway Review: A Hilarious Jukebox Musical for Those Who Detest Them". TheWrap. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ Isherwood, Charles (12 January 2023). "'Titanique' and 'Little Shop of Horrors' Reviews: Two Off-Broadway Bright Spots". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ a b Kleinman, James (17 January 2023). "Theatre Review: Titanique (Daryl Roth Theatre, New York)". The Queer Review. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ Ingenthron, Blair (7 May 2023). "WOLF PLAY, TITANIQUE & More Win at the 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ Culwell-Block, Logan (31 May 2023). "Fat Ham Is Off Broadway Alliance Awards' Best New Play; See the Full List of 2023 Winners". Playbill.com. Retrieved 3 June 2023.