In the early 90’s my wife Heather Sue Chase had dabbled in producing local theater in South Florida; with an emphasis on Jewish themes. After several lackluster shows, a Australian show seeking to make it in the USA came to our attention, The show was making noise in Europe and needed investors to open in New York. Sue bought in. STOMP opened in 1994 at the Orpheum Theatre, and believe it or not, is still running today. 20+ years of sold out performances!
It was so successful, 4 touring companies were formed traveling the world. This tiny show, with no dialog, no story-line, no music, no lyrics, no stars, has returned to the investors 1,700 percent profits!
With those profits Sue and I invested in many Broadway productions. Together we hit the lottery again with JERSEY BOYS buying into this show when it was just a dinner-theater production in Lajoya, California. Now there are several touring companies serving as revenue streams for more productions.
There were plenty of flops, make no mistake; our biggest was ROCKY, THE MUSICAL which lasted only 6 months and cost $16 Million to mount.
But the winners more than compensated. Heather Sue Chase became a major player/producer of B’way shows with 3 shows on Broadway this (2016) season: BEAUTIFUL, The Carol King Musical, JERSEY BOYS, and ON YOUR FEET, Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s story.
And STOMP continues its run Off-Broadway, with several touring companies as well.
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Broadway Show Productions
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Our Latest Broadway Productions
Here is a look back at some of our more Memorable Broadway Productions...
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Jersey Boys – 2006
They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard... and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story.
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Little Shop of Horrors – 2003
Broadway production of the boy-meets-girl, plant-eats-world phenomenon was directed by Jerry Zaks. Time Out New York called it “a mean, green laugh machine!” Entertainment Weekly called this spectacular new production “enormously entertaining,”
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Sweeney Todd – 2006
The legendary demon barber, hell-bent on revenge, takes up with his enterprising neighbor in a delicious plot to slice their way through England’s upper crust. Justice will be served – along with lush melody, audacious humor and bloody good thrills.
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Young Frankenstein – 2007
A wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend based on Mel Brooks’ classic comedy masterpiece, the story follows young Dr. Frankenstein as he attempts to complete his grandfather’s masterwork and bring a corpse to life.
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Hairspray – 2002
This wildly successful Broadway incarnation of John Waters’ 1988 movie was the winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The New York Times said, “If life were everything it should be, it would be more like HAIRSPRAY. It’s irresistible!”
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Rocky – 2015
The legendary underdog story that inspired us all to go the distance is now a triumphant live event that’s “unlike anything you’ve ever seen in the theater” (NBC).
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Summer – 2018
She was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven, who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor diva. Donna Summer risked it all to break through barriers, becoming the icon of an era and the inspiration for every music diva who followed.
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Ain’t Too Proud – 2022
This new musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. They rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one.
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On Your Feet – 2015
Her Voice – His Vision – Their Story. Gloria Estefan has sold over 100 million records and sold out stadiums around the world. Emilio and Gloria Estefan together have won 26 GRAMMY Awards®, but their music is only half the story.
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Stomp – 1994
The English percussion hit is in its 15th sold out year at the Orpheum Theatre off-Broadway in New York. STOMP additionally has a touring company that performs continuously throughout North America, Europe, South America and Asia.
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Beautiful – 2015
Tells the inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit song writing team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann.
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The Producers – 2001
The Producers is the story of down-on-his-luck theatrical producer Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom, a mousy accountant. Together, they hatch the ultimate scam: Raise more money than you need for a sure-fire Broadway fiasco... and pocket the difference.
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Burn The Floor – 2009
The electrifying Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular that has thrilled audiences in over 30 countries, opened August 2, 2009 for a limited 12-week engagement at The Longacre Theatre, one of Broadway’s most intimate venues.
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Smokey Joe’s Café – 1995
This was one of the longest running musical reviews in Broadway history, running at the Virginia Theatre from March 2, 1995 to January 16, 2000.
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Urinetown – 2001
In an attempt to regulate water consumption, Urinetown has outlawed the use of private toilets. The citizenry must use public, pay-per-use amenities owned and operated by Urine Good Company.
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Peter and the Starcatcher – 2018
Peter and the Starcatcher provides a humorous and fantastical backstory for the beloved character of Peter Pan and his arch-nemesis Captain Hook. His sad and lonely world is turned upside down when he meets Molly.
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