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Swing! is a Broadway dance revue that opened at the St. James Theatre in December 1999, celebrating swing-era music and dance. The production featured songs associated with bandleaders such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, and Glenn Miller, arranged for a live onstage band.
The show was nominated for multiple Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and ran for over 400 performances before closing in 2001. It contains little spoken dialogue, instead conveying its content through choreographed swing dancing and vocal performances.
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What is the Broadway musical "Swing!" about?
Conceived as a dance revue, "Swing!" doesn't follow a linear plot but rather celebrates the swing music and dance culture of the 1930s and 1940s. The show features vibrant choreography set to the music of legends like Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman.
When did the musical "Swing!" premiere on Broadway?
The musical opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre in December 1999. It ran for over a year, closing in early 2001 after more than 400 performances.
Did the Broadway show "Swing!" win any Tony Awards?
The 1999 production was nominated for multiple Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Choreography. It ultimately took home the award for Best Choreography, honoring its high-energy and acrobatic dance numbers.
Are there speaking roles in the Broadway show "Swing!"?
No, "Swing!" is almost entirely sung and danced, functioning strictly as a musical revue without traditional dialogue. The performers communicate the energy of the swing era entirely through classic tunes and athletic choreography.
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