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ATTRACTIONS NY in the Tony spotlight
New York theatres received a boost at the 2017 Tony Awards this June, with critically-lauded ‘social media’ musical Dear Evan Hansen a big winner on the night — nominated for nine awards and taking home six, including best musical, best book of a musical and best original score. Rachel Bay Jones won best performance by an actress in a featured role in a musical, while Ben Plat was awarded best performance by an actor in a leading role in a musical. One of the biggest events on Broadway
this year is the revival of Hello, Dolly, and star Bete Midler was the winner of best performance by an actor in a leading role in a musical, while Gavin Creel took best performance by an actor in a featured role in a musical. The production won best revival of a musical, and costume designer Santo Loquasto was also recognised.
Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of
1812, inspired by a section of Tolstoy’s War and Peace, was the most nominated show of the evening, with 12 nods, and went away with best scenic design and best lighting design of a musical. Oslo, by JT Rogers, which dramatises the
negotiations between Israel and the PLO that lead to the Oslo Peace Accords, won the Tony for best play. Knockabout comedy The Play That Goes
Wrong, brought to New York from the UK by Mischief Theatre Company, won best scenic design of a play for Nigel Hook’s collapsing, transforming set. Also nominated for awards this
year were Anastasia, Groundhog Day, Miss Saigon and Roundabout Theatre Company (Holiday Inn and The Price).
thebroadwaycollection.com
fact
The largest global attraction pass company in the world has been formed from Boston-based Smart Destinations, UK-based Leisure Pass Group and the New York Pass. The new Leisure Pass Group will operate in more than 30 destinations to deliver over 12 million attraction visits worldwide.
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A bit of blue
Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
Blue Man Group, which currently has theatre shows in Las Vegas, New York, Orlando, Boston, Chicago and Berlin, has announced new ticketing options for the trade, with atractive net rates, available directly from Blue Man Group or through partners such as Broadway Inbound. Blue Man Group shows have been performed in over 20 countries and been seen by more than 35 million people worldwide.
blueman.com
ONEWPENINGS
UNDER THE SEA A new aquarium-themed attraction has opened at SeaWorld San Diego. Ocean Explorer’s five rides will use digital technology to give passengers in mini-submarine simulators close-up views of sea creatures. The main ride, Submarine Quest, will traverse the three-acre site.
seaworldagents.co.uk
CAPITAL CUISINE Eating London has two new food tours. Brick Lane — Flavours of India & Beyond includes visits to curry houses and Indian sweet shops, while Historic Docks Pub Grub focuses on craſt beers and pub food. The company’s two other tours are based in the East End and Soho, respec- tively.
eatinglondontours.co.uk
TIME TO FLY German theme park Europe-Park opened a new ride in June. Voletarium offers a 4.5-minute virtual-reality roller coaster tour across European cities and landscapes, gliding through the air on three levels, with a 21-metre diam- eter screen providing dramatic visual effects.
europapark.de
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IMAGE: THEO WARGO
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