It's all happening...
Almost Famous, the new musical written by Cameron Crowe and based on his beloved film, with music and lyrics by Tom Kitt, comes to Broadway.
The year is 1973 and it’s all happening. Led Zeppelin is king, Richard Nixon is President, and idealistic 15-year-old William Miller is an aspiring music journalist. When Rolling Stone magazine hires him to go on the road with an up-and-coming band, William is thrust into the rock-and-roll circus, where his love of music, his longing for friendship, and his integrity as a writer collide. Almost Famous is about a young man finding his place in the world and the indelible characters he meets along the way.
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Almost Famous is destined to conquer Broadway," raves the
Los Angeles Times. "It's an entrancing tapestry of sound — the chaotic, communal spirit of ’70s rock distilled in a musical.” Written by Academy Award winner Cameron Crowe based on his beloved film, and featuring music and lyrics by Tony(R) and Pulitzer Prize winner Tom Kitt,
Almost Famous is a hilarious and heartfelt celebration of community, family, fandom and the power of music.
Here is why we at Broadway Inbound think it’s a perfect show for groups:
The Broadway musical Almost Famous is a fascinating coming-of-age story with rock’n’roll in its heart. Based on the eponymous film from the beginning of the 2000s, this new musical follows a young journalist William Miller as he joins an up-and-coming band Stillwater on their tour to write a story about their new-found success. You’ll walk this road next to the main character as he struggles with the challenges of fame and success and tries to find his place in the industry yet stay true to his values. The show is a celebration of music, friendship, and youth. It is a perfect choice for those who would like to feel the contagious atmosphere of a rock concert. Almost Famous weaves in and out of William's experience as a teenager and the stories of the band members. You will feel like you are a fly on the wall as they experience all the ups and downs of being a band on the cusp of super-stardom.
Almost Famous is the perfect musical for groups. Everyone can learn a thing or two from this production. The show teaches people the importance of acceptance and self-growth. The music is catchy, and the lyrics are relatable and touching. The story is inspiring as the characters grow and change over the course of the story. Almost Famous introduces you to a group of people who are brought together by their love of music, making for a great group experience.
The creators of Almost Famous, Cameron Crowe and Jeremy Herrin, worked together to bring this musical to life. And the score is written by the Pulitzer Prize winner and composer Tom Kitt. With so many big names behind it, no wonder Almost Famous is an instant crowd favorite. Crowe, Herrin, and Kitt have created a musical that is funny, thought-provoking, and a must-see for any fan of rock music.
The show has been praised for its captivating story, and unique sound adapted to Broadway. Almost Famous is a must-see if you're a fan of classic rock or just looking for a feel-good show to watch. You'll laugh, you'll root for your favorite character, and you'll definitely sing along to the catchy tunes (only in your head, unfortunately).
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