Lennon is on Broadway. Yes, a musical featuring the songs, words and life story of John Lennon has been brought to life. The play is directed and written by Don Scardino. This is Scardino's way to pay homage to his favorite Beatle and show how much Lennon's words and music shaped the world of his time. Tickets to this show are becoming a hot commodity as the musical attracts the attention of generations of Beatles fans.
Lennon is a biographical musical using John's own words and his songs to tell the story of his life. All the actors in the musical play multiple characters, never leaving the stage. The nine members of the original cast are Will Chase, Chuck Cooper, Julie Danao, Mandy Gonzalez, Marcy Harriell, Chad Kimball, Terrence Mann, Julia Murney, and Michael Potts.
They will be using a ten-piece band to play the music, as well as a slide and film projector to show images important to setting the mood and telling the story of Lennon's life. The musical will also feature three pieces by John Lennon which he had never recorded himself. The songs 'Mother' 'Look at Me,' and 'Instant Karma' kick off the show, and it ends with 'Grow Old With Me' and 'Imagine.'
If you were a Beatles fan or just a fan of the man John Lennon and his ideals, tickets to this musical will be a necessity. Never before has there been a showcase of his talent like this. So buy your tickets now because they are sure to sell out all over. Take your family and friends to see this tribute to the timeless legend, John Lennon.