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Run Time:
1 hour and 30 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: November 3, 2013
Closing: June 29, 2014

After Midnight - 2013 Broadway History , Info & More

AFTER MIDNIGHT is the Broadway production of Encores' critically acclaimed Cotton Club Parade. This heart-pounding new musical brings the sexy, smoky glamour of Harlem's Golden Age to a whole new generation. At the heart of AFTER MIDNIGHT is The Jazz at Lincoln Center All-Stars, an orchestra of 17 world-class musicians hand-picked by nine-time Grammy Award winner Wynton Marsalis. The timeless songs of Duke Ellington and his contemporaries--woven together by the prose of Langston Hughes--provide a backdrop for cutting-edge performances by 25 sensational vocalists and dancers, including an exciting roster of Special Guest Star headliners.

This thrilling experience puts you at the center of one of Harlem's legendary nightclubs, in a hotbed of Jazz - its intoxicating rhythms, its innovative style, its unpredictable danger and fun. And, as directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle, AFTER MIDNIGHT blurs the line between past and present to prove that Jazz is more than music--it's a state of mind.


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VIDEO: AFTER MIDNIGHT's Vanessa Williams Performs 'Stormy Weather' on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - April 14, 2014


Actress and singer Vanessa Williams, accompanied by a 17-piece orchestra, performed the jazz standard "Stormy Weather" from the new Broadway show AFTER MIDNIGHT

VIDEO: AFTER MIDNIGHT's Vanessa Williams: 'My Parents Urged Me to Pursue Music'
by Caryn Robbins - April 14, 2014


The talented actress and singer stops by this morning's TODAY on NBC and tells hosts Kathie Lee and Hoda that she is thankful her music-teacher parents encouraged her to pursue the arts.

TV: Vanessa Williams Sings 'Stormy Weather' in Broadway's AFTER MIDNIGHT!
by Nicole Rosky - April 11, 2014


Multi-Platinum recording artist and actress Vanessa Williams officially joined the cast of Broadway's After Midnight on April 2nd as 'Special Guest Star.' Williams will play performances through Sunday, May 11, 2014 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W 47th Street). Directed and choreographed byWarren Carlyle, After Midnight began preview performances on Friday, October 18, 2013, and opened on Sunday, November 3, 2013. Below, BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you Williams' performance of 'Stormy Weather.'

Patti LaBelle Set to Return to Broadway as AFTER MIDNIGHT's Next Guest Star?
by Nicole Rosky - April 7, 2014


According to Out.com, music legend Patti LaBelle just attended a performance of Broadway's After Midnight, and will be the next star to join the guest lineup at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Current guest star Vanessa Williams will end her limited run on May 11, and will be followed by Fantasia, who returns on May 13.

Photo Flash: First Look at Vanessa Williams in AFTER MIDNIGHT!
by BWW News Desk - April 4, 2014


Multi-Platinum recording artist and actress Vanessa Williams officially joined the cast of Broadway's After Midnight on April 2nd as 'Special Guest Star.' Williams will play performances through Sunday, May 11, 2014 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W 47th Street). Directed and choreographed byWarren Carlyle, After Midnight began preview performances on Friday, October 18, 2013, and opened on Sunday, November 3, 2013. Scroll down for a first look at Williams onstage!

TV: Backstage with Vanessa Williams After Her AFTER MIDNIGHT Debut!
by Nicole Rosky - April 3, 2014


Multi-Platinum recording artist and actress Vanessa Williams officially joined the cast of Broadway's After Midnight last night as 'Special Guest Star.' Williams will play performances through Sunday, May 11, 2014 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W 47th Street). Directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle, After Midnight began preview performances on Friday, October 18, 2013, and opened to rave reviews on Sunday, November 3, 2013. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand for her big night, and below, he goes backstage to catch up with After Midnight's new star!

Photo Coverage: Vanessa Williams Reunites with UGLY BETTY Cast & More Backstage at AFTER MIDNIGHT!
by Walter McBride - April 2, 2014


Multi-Platinum recording artist and actress Vanessa Williams officially joined the cast of Broadway's After Midnight last night as 'Special Guest Star.' Williams will play performances through Sunday, May 11, 2014 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W 47th Street). Directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle, After Midnight began preview performances on Friday, October 18, 2013, and opened to rave reviews on Sunday, November 3, 2013. BroadwayWorld was there for her first night in action and you can check out photos from backstage with the cast below!

Photo Coverage: Vanessa Williams Returns to Broadway in AFTER MIDNIGHT- Inside Her Curtain Call!
by Walter McBride - April 2, 2014


Multi-Platinum recording artist and actress Vanessa Williams officially joined the cast of Broadway's After Midnight last night as 'Special Guest Star.' Williams will play performances through Sunday, May 11, 2014 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W 47th Street). Directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle, After Midnight began preview performances on Friday, October 18, 2013, and opened to rave reviews on Sunday, November 3, 2013. BroadwayWorld was there for her first night in action and you can check out photos from her curtain call below!

Christopher Jackson to Join Cast of AFTER MIDNIGHT on 4/5
by Nicole Rosky - April 1, 2014


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Christopher Jackson (In the Heights, Memphis, Bronx Bombers) will join the cast of After Midnight from April 5-20. He will replace Everett Bradley, who will depart to be the band leader on the Meredith Vieira Show. Jackson starred in the Encores! version of the show in 2012, when it was titled Cotton Club Parade.

Photo Flash: First Look at Toni Braxton & Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds in AFTER MIDNIGHT
by Nicole Rosky - March 21, 2014


Grammy Award-winners Toni Braxton and Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds have just begun their two-week engagement in Broadway's After Midnight. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the duo in action below!

Welcome Back, Fantasia! Star to Return to Broadway's AFTER MIDNIGHT, May 13-June 8
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2014


Fantasia, After Midnight's original Grammy Award-winning 'Special Guest Star,' will reprise her critically acclaimed performance in the smash hit Broadway musical, Tuesday, May 13 through Sunday, June 8, 2014. After Midnight will donate $5 from each ticket sold for the Tuesday, May 13th performance to the Harlem School of the Arts, now celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle and featuring the big-band sounds of nine-time Grammy Award-winner Wynton Marsalis' Jazz at Lincoln Center All-Stars, After Midnight performs at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).

Photo Coverage: Backstage with Toni Braxton & Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds at AFTER MIDNIGHT
by Walter McBride - March 19, 2014


Grammy Award-winners Toni Braxton and Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds have just begun their two-week engagement in Broadway's After Midnight. BroadwayWorld was there for their opening night and you can check out photos from their first curtain call below!

Photo Coverage: Toni Braxton & Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds Take First Bows at AFTER MIDNIGHT!
by Walter McBride - March 19, 2014


Grammy Award-winners Toni Braxton and Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds have just begun their two-week engagement in Broadway's After Midnight. BroadwayWorld was there for their opening night and you can check out phtos from their first curtain call below!

Toni Braxton & Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds Play First Performances As 'Special Guest Stars' in AFTER MIDNIGHT Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2014


Multi-Platinum superstars Toni Braxton and Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds are the latest Grammy Award-winning artists to join the roster of 'Special Guest Star' vocalists in the smash hit Broadway musical After Midnight. With an impressive 16 Grammy Awards between them, Braxton and Edmonds will play their first performance tonight, March 18, 2014, marking Edmonds' Broadway debut and Braxton's return. The duo will continue performances at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street) through Sunday, March 30, 2014.

TV: Chatting with AFTER MIDNIGHT's New Stars- Toni Braxton and Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds!
by Nicole Rosky - March 16, 2014


Grammy Award-winners Toni Braxton and Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds met the press yesterday as they prepare for their two-week engagement in Broadway's After Midnight. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand to meet the new stars at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Check out what they had to say about their new gig below!

Photo Coverage: Babyface and Toni Braxton Join Company of AFTER MIDNIGHT
by Jennifer Broski - March 14, 2014


Grammy Award-winners Toni Braxton and Kenny 'Babyface' Edwards met the press yesterday as they prepare for their two-week engagement in Broadway's After Midnight. BroadwayWorld was there for the special event and you can check out photos below!

k.d. Lang: Broadway Debut in AFTER MIDNIGHT Was 'A Dream Come True'
by Caryn Robbins - March 13, 2014


Grammy Award-winning artist k.d. lang, who made her Broadway debut in the new musical 'After Midnight', shared that the experience has been 'a dream come true'

TV Exclusive: Hallelujah! k.d. lang Gives Special AFTER MIDNIGHT Encore for the Actors Fund
by Nicole Rosky - March 10, 2014


Over the weekend, Four-time Grammy Award-winner k.d. lang, who just concluded her engagement as "Special Guest Star" in Broadway's After Midnight, offered the audience a live, rare performance of her legendary rendition of the Leonard Cohen classic, 'Hallelujah' (which she famously performed at the 2010 Olympic Games Closing Ceremonies). She gave the special encore to raise money for The Actors Fund, and was joined on stage by the Tony Award-winning chairman of the organization, Brian Stokes Mitchell.

Photo Flash: k.d. lang and Company Remind New Yorkers to 'Spring Forward' AFTER MIDNIGHT
by Courtnie Mele - March 8, 2014


The cast of After Midnight would like to remind New Yorkers to 'spring forward' after midnight tonight. Check out k.d. lang and company's friendly reminder below!

Photo Coverage: k.d. lang Performs 'Hallelujah' in AFTER MIDNIGHT
by Walter McBride - March 8, 2014


k.d. lang joined the cast of After Midnight, currently playing at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, earlier in February and will continue her Broadway run through tomorrow, March 9. lang performed the song 'Hallelujah' last night as an encore, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the moment. Look below to see photos from the night!

Vanessa Williams to Join AFTER MIDNIGHT as Guest Star, April 1-May 11
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2014


It was announced today during a live appearance from the stage of the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, that Multi-Platinum recording artist and actress Vanessa Williams is set to join the roster of 'Special Guest Star' vocalists in the critically acclaimed Broadway musical, After Midnight. Williams will play performances from Tuesday, April 1, 2014 through Sunday, May 11, 2014 at theBrooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W 47th Street). Directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle, After Midnight began preview performances on Friday, October 18, 2013, and opened to rave reviews on Sunday, November 3, 2013.

Photo Flash: Dule Hill & AFTER MIDNIGHT Cast Visit KATIE!
by Nicole Rosky - February 18, 2014


Dule Hill and cast members from the smash hit Broadway musical, AFTER MIDNIGHT, appeared on Katie Couric's nationally syndicated talk show, 'Katie' today. Dule sat down for a chat with Katie before cast members Vigril Lil' O Gadson, Julius 'iGlide' Chisholm, Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards, Phillip Attmore and Daniel Watts performed 'Hottentot' and 'New Broom.' Check out photos from their appearance below!

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After Midnight - 2013 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Warren Carlyle
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Adriane Lenox
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revue After Midnight
2014 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Adriane Lenox
2014 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical After Midnight
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreographer Warren Carlyle
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) Isabel Toledo
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Warren Carlyle
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) Howell Binkley
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical After Midnight
2014 Tony Awards Best Choreography Warren Carlyle
2014 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Isabel Toledo
2014 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Warren Carlyle
2014 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Howell Binkley
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Ruth Hendel
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Tom Kirdahy
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Stephen Hendel
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Marks-Moore-Turnbull Group
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Carol Fineman
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Sandy Block
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Stephanie P. McClelland
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Ted Liebowitz
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical James Fantaci
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Scott M. Delman
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Jeffrey Bolton
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Robert Appel
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Jeffrey Bolton
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Robert Appel
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Fred Adler
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Catherine Adler
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Robert K. Kraft
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical James L. Nederlander
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Adam S. Gordon
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Allan S. Gordon
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Hal Newman
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Starry Night Entertainment
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Candy Spelling
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Roy Furman
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Wynton Marsalis
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical Scott Sanders Productions
2014 Tony Awards Best Musical After Midnight
2014 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Adriane Lenox
2014 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Peter Hylenski

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