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TheatreWorks got a shout-out Sunday night at the Tony Awards when “Memphis” — which had its world premiere at Mountain View’s Center for the Performing Arts in 2004 — won the award for Best Musical. When accepting the Tony, producer Randy Adams was quick to mention “TheatreWorks in Palo Alto, California” as one of the regional theaters where “Memphis” was performed before Broadway.
Adams was managing director at TheatreWorks before moving to New York in 2006. Other “Memphis” folks with local connections include actor James Monroe Iglehart, who could be seen on TV singing and dancing in the front row during a number from the show. Iglehart has been seen in many local productions at TheatreWorks, Foothill Music Theatre and other companies.
How exciting! I’ve always wondered what happened to Randy Adams after he moved to NYC — and now his shows have won Tony Awards, wow!
I remember seeing Memphis when it had is world premier in Mountain View. It was a powerful and enjoyable show — as many Theatreworks shows have been and continue to be.
I wish Randy and his partners at Junkyard Dog Productions continued success — he richly deserves it.