About Springsteen on Broadway

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• Making / Production
• Actors
• Trivia / Interesting Facts
• Awards
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• Music
• Soundtrack

About

Springsteen on Broadway is a music concert film released in 2018. It features legendary musician Bruce Springsteen performing his one-man show, which originally debuted on Broadway in 2017. Directed by Thom Zimny, the film captures Springsteen's intimate and personal performances where he combines his iconic songs with storytelling and reflections on his life and career.

The show takes place at the Walter Kerr Theatre in New York City, and it explores Springsteen's journey from his childhood in New Jersey to becoming a rock 'n' roll icon. It covers various aspects of his life, including his relationships, struggles, and the influence of his hometown on his music.

Making / Production

Springsteen on Broadway was recorded during the final two performances of the show's run at the Walter Kerr Theatre. The film captures the entire live experience, including Springsteen's monologues and interactions with the audience. Thom Zimny, a long-time collaborator of Springsteen, directed the film to bring the energy and intimacy of the live show to a broader audience.

Actors

• Bruce Springsteen - Plays himself, delivering powerful musical performances and sharing personal stories.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Springsteen on Broadway marked Bruce Springsteen's Broadway debut.
• The show had a highly successful run, with performances spanning from October 2017 to December 2018.
• Springsteen won a special Tony Award for his performance in the show.

Awards

Springsteen on Broadway received a special Tony Award for Bruce Springsteen's performance. The Tony Awards recognized the exceptional nature of Springsteen's show, which blurred the lines between a concert and a theatrical performance.

Quotes

• "I wanted to use this script to use the thirty years of performing in this theater in this town and use it to help flesh out the picture of myself."
  - Bruce Springsteen
• "This is the lockbox from inside that box, which was contained inside of another box, that contained the box that contained the box that contained the box that contained the box that contained the box...so this is the entire springsteen universe!"
  - Bruce Springsteen

Music

The music in Springsteen on Broadway features many of Bruce Springsteen's iconic songs from throughout his career. Some of the songs performed include:

• "Born to Run"
• "Thunder Road"
• "Dancing in the Dark"
• "The Ghost of Tom Joad"
• "Atlantic City"

Soundtrack

A soundtrack album for Springsteen on Broadway was released in 2018. It features the live recordings of Springsteen's performances from the show, including both songs and spoken segments. The soundtrack provides an immersive way to experience the magic of the live show even for those who couldn't attend in person.