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'''''Idol: The Musical''''' is an American [[off-Broadway]] musical based on the popular TV show ''[[American Idol]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nj.com/ledgerentertainment/2007/08/this_idol_is_all_clay_feet.html | title=This 'Idol' is all clay feet | publisher=NJ.com | accessdate=June 7, 2022}}</ref> The story is about a group of "dork-like" characters who dream of winning a spot as the opening act in [[Clay Aiken]]'s new tour. The music was written by [[Jon Balcourt]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2007/07/05/idol-worship-lands-step-from-broadway/ | title='IDOL' WORSHIP LANDS STEP FROM BROADWAY | publisher=Tampa Bay Times | date=July 5, 2007 | accessdate=June 7, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ft.com/content/a7e6ccfc-49b2-11dc-9ffe-0000779fd2ac | title=Idol: The Musical | publisher=Financial Times | date=August 13, 2007 | accessdate=June 7, 2022}}</ref> lyrics co-written by Balcourt and |
'''''Idol: The Musical''''' is an American [[off-Broadway]] musical based on the popular TV show ''[[American Idol]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nj.com/ledgerentertainment/2007/08/this_idol_is_all_clay_feet.html | title=This 'Idol' is all clay feet | publisher=NJ.com | accessdate=June 7, 2022}}</ref> The story is about a group of "dork-like" characters who dream of winning a spot as the opening act in [[Clay Aiken]]'s new tour. The music was written by [[Jon Balcourt]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2007/07/05/idol-worship-lands-step-from-broadway/ | title='IDOL' WORSHIP LANDS STEP FROM BROADWAY | publisher=Tampa Bay Times | date=July 5, 2007 | accessdate=June 7, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ft.com/content/a7e6ccfc-49b2-11dc-9ffe-0000779fd2ac | title=Idol: The Musical | publisher=Financial Times | date=August 13, 2007 | accessdate=June 7, 2022}}</ref> lyrics co-written by Balcourt and Bill Boland, book by Boland, and directed by Dan Tursi. The original story was conceived and outlined by Todd Ellis. |
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The show began previews at the [[Davenport Theatre|45th Street Theatre]] on July 5, 2007.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gans |first=Andrew |date=July 5 2007 |title=Idol: The Musical Begins Off-Broadway Run July 5 |url=https://playbill.com/article/idol-the-musical-begins-off-broadway-run-july-5-com-141982 |url-status=live |access-date=27 July 2022 |website=Playbill}}</ref> The show closed on its official opening night of August 12, 2007, due to poor ticket sales and bad word of mouth.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gans |first=Andrew |date=August 13 2007 |title=Idol: The Musical Closes Off-Broadway |url=https://playbill.com/article/idol-the-musical-closes-off-broadway-com-142948 |url-status=live |access-date=July 27 2022 |website=Playbill}}</ref> |
The show began previews at the [[Davenport Theatre|45th Street Theatre]] on July 5, 2007.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gans |first=Andrew |date=July 5 2007 |title=Idol: The Musical Begins Off-Broadway Run July 5 |url=https://playbill.com/article/idol-the-musical-begins-off-broadway-run-july-5-com-141982 |url-status=live |access-date=27 July 2022 |website=Playbill}}</ref> The show closed on its official opening night of August 12, 2007, due to poor ticket sales and bad word of mouth.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gans |first=Andrew |date=August 13 2007 |title=Idol: The Musical Closes Off-Broadway |url=https://playbill.com/article/idol-the-musical-closes-off-broadway-com-142948 |url-status=live |access-date=July 27 2022 |website=Playbill}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:28, 26 July 2022
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Idol: The Musical is an American off-Broadway musical based on the popular TV show American Idol.[1] The story is about a group of "dork-like" characters who dream of winning a spot as the opening act in Clay Aiken's new tour. The music was written by Jon Balcourt,[2][3] lyrics co-written by Balcourt and Bill Boland, book by Boland, and directed by Dan Tursi. The original story was conceived and outlined by Todd Ellis.
The show began previews at the 45th Street Theatre on July 5, 2007.[4] The show closed on its official opening night of August 12, 2007, due to poor ticket sales and bad word of mouth.[5]
Casts
The original off-Broadway cast included:
- Joe Walker - JD (the jock)
- Jon Balcourt - Connor (the nerd)
- Courtney Ellis - Cicada (the brain)
- Roy George - Kodi (the ham)
- Nikita Richards - Cass (the goth)
- Babs Rubenstein - Adrienne (the foil)
- Joella Burt - Emily (the obsessed)
- Jennie Riverso - Alex (the tough)
- Ryan Sprague (NYC cast) - Duncan (the cowboy)
The replacing cast included:
- Philip Deyesso - Connor
- Saum Eskandani - Duncan
- Jillian Giacchi - Alex
- Dawn Barry - Midge (character was added after initial run)
- Kaitlin Mercurio - Cicada
- Katy Reinsel - Adrienne
- Shadae Smith - Kodi
- Steph Lynn Robinson - Emily
- Kierstyn Sharrow - Cass
- Joe Walker - JD
Songs
- "Opening: Idolize" - company
- "The Meeting" - Emily, company
- "Small Town Blues" - company
- "15 Minutes" - company
- "Discipline" - Adrienne, company
- "Chip'n'Dale Days" - JD, Duncan
- "Prima Donna, Fabulous" - Adrienne
- "Quakin' for Aiken" - Emily, JD, Duncan, Cass, Alex, Cicada, Kodi
- "Prima Donna, Fabulous (reprise)" - Adrienne
- "Burnin' Hunk of Clay" - Emily
- "Simon Says" - Alex, Cicada, Kodi
- "Distance" - Cass, Connor
- "Burnin' Hunk of Clay (reprise)" - Midge (**note: this song was only included after the addition of this character in a revision of the production)
- "Family of Misfits" - Connor, company
- "Finale: Realize" - company
- "15 Minutes (reprise)" - company
References
- ^ "This 'Idol' is all clay feet". NJ.com. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ "'IDOL' WORSHIP LANDS STEP FROM BROADWAY". Tampa Bay Times. July 5, 2007. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ "Idol: The Musical". Financial Times. August 13, 2007. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (July 5 2007). "Idol: The Musical Begins Off-Broadway Run July 5". Playbill. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help)CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Gans, Andrew (August 13 2007). "Idol: The Musical Closes Off-Broadway". Playbill. Retrieved July 27 2022.
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