{"id":109683,"date":"2025-06-19T14:53:38","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T21:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forallevents.com\/reviews\/?p=109683"},"modified":"2025-06-23T12:05:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T19:05:22","slug":"broadways-best-night-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forallevents.com\/reviews\/broadways-best-night-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"Broadway’s Best Night Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n<\/strong>Field of Dreams, Sonoma<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Transcendence Theatre Company kicked off its 2025 Broadway Under the Stars<\/em> season with a fast-paced, feel-good celebration of beloved musicals\u2014and opening night truly lived up to the title Broadway\u2019s Best Night Ever<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before the performance began, the mood was already festive. Wine in hand, a light dinner from local purveyors, and conversations buzzing under a soft Sonoma sunset set the tone for an evening that felt more like a summer party than a typical night at the theater.<\/span><\/p>\n

When the lights came up, the energy went even higher. The revue featured material from more than two dozen Broadway shows, performed by a powerhouse cast with Broadway and national tour experience. With seamless transitions and engaging pacing, the production moved from show-stopping solos to high-voltage ensemble numbers with polish and style.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Highlights<\/span><\/p>\n

The tap numbers stole the show<\/strong>. I Got Rhythm<\/em> exploded with precision and energy, earning spontaneous applause for its sheer rhythm and showmanship. And while I Am Changing<\/em> is traditionally known for its vocal power, this production layered in unexpected tap flourishes that gave it added dimension and flair.<\/span><\/p>\n

The show also included a few emotional turns\u2014especially during the \u201cLife Trio\u201d (Love Changes Everything<\/em>, Being Alive<\/em>, and You\u2019ll Never Walk Alone<\/em>) and a beautifully delivered I Dreamed a Dream<\/em> from Les Mis\u00e9rables<\/em>. Later numbers like What a Feeling<\/em>, Bohemian Rhapsody<\/em>, and This Is Me<\/em> added a contemporary jolt that kept the momentum strong all the way to the finale.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Full Program<\/span><\/p>\n

ACT ONE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    Overture<\/em> \u2013 Gypsy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    I Hope I Get It<\/em> \u2013 A Chorus Line<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The Wizard and I<\/em> \/ Defying Gravity<\/em> \u2013 Wicked<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    All That Jazz<\/em> \/ Cabaret<\/em> \u2013 Chicago \/ Cabaret<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Jersey Boys Medley<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Love Changes Everything<\/em> \u2013 Aspects of Love<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Being Alive<\/em> \u2013 Company<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    You\u2019ll Never Walk Alone<\/em> \u2013 Carousel<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    I Got Rhythm<\/em> \u2013 Crazy for You (tap)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    My Days<\/em> \u2013 The Notebook<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    All I Ask of You<\/em> \u2013 The Phantom of the Opera<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    A Musical<\/em> \u2013 Something Rotten!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    I Am Changing<\/em> \u2013 Dreamgirls (with creative tap flourishes)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    ACT TWO<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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      Found<\/em> \u2013 Dear Evan Hansen \/ Tonight<\/em> \u2013 Hamilton<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Tonight<\/em> \/ Something\u2019s Coming<\/em> \u2013 West Side Story<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      I Dreamed a Dream<\/em> \u2013 Les Mis\u00e9rables<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Anything Goes<\/em> \u2013 Anything Goes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      The Music of the Night<\/em> \u2013 The Phantom of the Opera<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Aquarius<\/em> \/ Let the Sunshine In<\/em> \u2013 Hair<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Mamma Mia! Medley<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      What a Feeling<\/em> \u2013 Flashdance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Sing, Sing, Sing<\/em> \u2013 (featured in Fosse)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Bohemian Rhapsody<\/em> \u2013 (featured in We Will Rock You)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      This Is Me<\/em> \u2013 The Greatest Showman<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      This Is the Moment<\/em> \u2013 Jekyll & Hyde<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Sonoma Setting<\/span><\/p>\n

      The Field of Dreams venue has matured beautifully into Transcendence\u2019s new home. Their previous residence, Jack London State Historic Park, had its own magic\u2014with dramatic stone ruins and wooded trails\u2014but here, the atmosphere is smoother, more refined. Gently sloping lawn seating, golden-hour skies, and well-balanced staging give the production a lush, polished finish that suits both the performance and the place.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Who Should Go<\/span><\/p>\n

      If you love Broadway\u2014or even just the joy of live performance in a beautiful setting\u2014this show delivers. It\u2019s ideal for date night, family night, or a group outing with friends. Casual or dressed up, everyone felt welcome.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      \ufe0f Details at a Glance<\/span><\/p>\n

      What:<\/strong> A high-energy revue of songs from over 25 Broadway musicals, performed under the stars by a top-tier cast of Broadway veterans and rising stars<\/span>
      When:<\/strong> Opening Night \u2013 June 12, 2025<\/span>
      Where:<\/strong> Field of Dreams, Sonoma (Broadway Under the Stars Summer Series)<\/span>
      Cost:<\/strong> Tickets start at $35, with discounts for youth, subscribers, and groups<\/span>
      Box Office:<\/strong> transcendencetheatre.org<\/a> | (877) 424\u20111414<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Each review is created through my proprietary FocusLens\u2120<\/em> method\u2014an original editorial process shaped by firsthand experience, critical insight, and structured narrative design. Original photography, graphics, director quotes, and animated elements are incorporated to enhance reader engagement and visual impact. State-of-the-art scaffolding systems support organization and phrasing, but every sentence and decision reflects my own voice and judgment. These are not AI-generated reviews\u2014they are authored, shaped, and published by me.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      \u00a0 Field of Dreams, Sonoma Transcendence Theatre Company kicked off its 2025 Broadway Under the Stars season with a fast-paced, feel-good celebration of beloved musicals\u2014and opening night truly lived up…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"yasr_overall_rating":4,"yasr_post_is_review":"yes","yasr_auto_insert_disabled":"","yasr_review_type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[838],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-109683","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-joseph-cillo"},"yasr_visitor_votes":{"stars_attributes":{"read_only":true,"span_bottom":"