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Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

Huey Lewis and Lempicka Musical; Sweeney Casting, Etc. By: David Sheward November 1, 2023: Huey Lewis and the News is the latest pop group to have their song catalogue serve as the inspiration for a Broadway musical. The Heart of Rock and Roll, a romantic comedy featuring the music of the group, will begin previews at the James Earl Jones Theater on March 29, 2024 with an opening set for April 22. 

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:04pm on November 1, 2023

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