Donna Summer and Cher Musicals Coming to Broadway
Women, Musicals, Broadway.
As we continue to celebrate women and their achievements this month, it is worth noting that there are a variety of musicals about strong women coming to Broadway.
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical tells the story of this famous singer-songwriter and features a score of over 20 Donna Summer classic hits. in this show, we’ll see the various sides of Ms. Summer played by different actresses. Directed by Des McAnuff, with choreography by Sergio Trujillo, the musical is set to open Apr. 23, following a month of previews. https://thedonnasummermusical.com
The producers of The Cher Show, a musical based on the life and career of the iconic singer and actress, has announced its design and creative team. The team includes legendary costume designer and longtime Cher collaborator Bob Mackie. With book by Rick Elice, direction by Jason Moore and choreography by Christopher Gattelli, this show will have its pre-Broadway world premiere in Chicago this June, with a Broadway debut in the Fall.
Three Cher looks by the fabulous Bob Mackie
And a show that is in the very early stages of coming to life features a story about the inventor of the Miracle Mop and other products. Joy Mangano, who was the subject of a 2015 docudrama, Joy, will have her life’s journey transformed into a musical. Producer Ken Davenport just announced that he has acquired the rights.
Here’s to stories about powerful women gracing the Broadway stage!
Valerie Smaldone is a 5-time Billboard Magazine Award winner and is well known for her unprecedented success holding the #1 on-air position in the New York radio market on 106.7 Life-FM, an iHeart station. She has hosted, produced, and created several award-winning nationally syndicated programs featuring in-depth interviews with stars like Paul McCartney, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Elton John and Mariah Carey among others. Her radio talk show "Bagels and Broadway" highlighted theatre and food personalities. She is an accomplished interviewer and voice artist heard on commercials, narrations, promos and audiobooks, as well as a sought after live announcer.
Most recently, Valerie produced and directed a film, The Thursday Night Club, featuring pop diva Gloria Gaynor in her movie acting debut. She is one of the creators and producers of a docu-series, Divine Renovation, starring Erik Estrada, on streaming networks soon.
