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Springsteen on Broadway is a solo acoustic performance written and performed by Bruce Springsteen under the lights of Broadway. It is an intimate night with Bruce, his guitar, a piano, and his stories.
“My vision of these shows is to make them as personal and intimate as possible. I chose Broadway for this project because it has the beautiful old theaters which seemed like the right setting for what I have in mind. In fact, with one or two exceptions, the 960 seats of the Walter Kerr Theatre is probably the smallest venue I’ve played in the last 40 years. My show is just me, the guitar, the piano and the words and music. Some of the show is spoken, some of it is sung, all of it together is in pursuit of my constant goal—to communicate something of value," says Springsteen.
Bruce Springsteen’s recording career spans over 40 years, beginning with 1973's ‘Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ’ (Columbia Records). He has released 18 studio albums, garnered 20 Grammys, won an Oscar, been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, received a Kennedy Center Honor, and was MusiCares’ 2013 Person of the Year. Springsteen’s memoir ‘Born to Run’ (Simon & Schuster) and its companion album ‘Chapter and Verse’ were released in September 2016, and he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in November last year. Springsteen’s The River Tour 2016 was named the year’s top global tour by both Billboard and Pollstar. ‘Born to Run’ will be issued in paperback by Simon & Schuster this September.
My husband is the ultimate Bruce Springsteen fan so it meant the world to us to sit ten feet from the Boss during the performance! The verified ticket sale worked for us. Bruce is the poet of our generation, a true talent and a humble man...it was a night we will never forget! Thank you, Scooter!!
Excellent show! He pours his heart into every song. An incredible experience!
I don't know where to begin. Obviously I love Bruce. I've seen him in huge stadiums, I've seen him in smaller venues where he's played acoustically. This was neither of those. This was being with Bruce in his living room. You felt like you were the only one there, just you and Bruce, and the magic. 1+1=3. It was mesmerizing, it was emotional, it was moving, it was personal, it was all inclusive, it was simply amazing. Songs I've heard thousands of times, took on new meaning, touching me deep in my soul. I laughed, I cried, to songs that I would never have expected to cry to. I was immersed, I didn't want it to end. And it hit me, Bruce is not just a songwriter, a musician, a poet, a comedian, an actor. Bruce is a painter. With his words, he paints you an image - you can feel it, smell it, touch it. Bruce took us with him on his journey, which was our journey. His life, was our life. We grew up together, we experienced life together. Every song he played, brought back a vivid memory. And somehow, with everything that's going on in this world, Bruce is able to give me hope, that good will win out, that the nightmare we are living in right now will eventually be over. After 9/11 I would sit in the car, waiting for my kids to come out of school, and listen to Land of Hope and Dreams, over and over again. I would sit their crying, because Bruce could make me feel hopeful. And he did it again last night, he made me feel hopeful, and not alone. Someone asked me if the show was worth the money I paid for it. Simply stated, it was priceless. I will never forget this evening, and I am so happy that I got to share this experience with my Bruce partner and daughter, Jillian. And post show, still feeling fantastic. Thank you, thank you, Bruce.
great music with even better stories. what a storyteller; funny, sad, poignant...it really puts his music in context. even non-fans will enjoy this show
A once in a lifetime experience. So glad we got tickets.
Bruce is at his very best in this intimate show. This is a must for Springsteen fans -- you've never seen Bruce like this before.
Going in, we weren't sure what to expect from something so decidedly different than the usual Springsteen concert. But oh boy, no matter where or how, that man knows how to put on a show. It was the fastest 2 hours of my life. Simply amazing. You felt like a friend he was talking to about times in his life...and then he would play...wow. In concert you really don't get to hear that raw one man on his guitar sound. You certainly do here. I feel incredibly fortunate to have been able to buy tickets to this event.
The Springsteen on Broadway show was amazing! We had awesome seats and were lucky to have an evening of beautiful weather for an outing in the city. Springsteen has always been one of my favorite entertainers, and this show topped anything I've seen yet by the Boss.
Whether you're a fan or not it's a once in a lifetime experience.
I’ve been a Springsteen fan for over 40 years seen many live concerts but this was such an amazing performance from the heart and soul of a genius. Don’t expect a concert it’s the story of his life intertwined with music played with acoustic guitar and piano he is truthful and funny and the music I’ve heard all these years comes to life I do hope some of the money from the shows do go to charities as the ticket prices are very expensive
Worth whatever you spend. I was in the mezzanine and any seat was great. So much closer than any concert. Bruce is funny and intimate and just amazing. Songs are subdued but powerful. I'd see it again!
Springsteen on Broadway was awesome, amazing, fabulous, terrific etc. It was just what I thought it would be. Definitely more intimate than his regular concerts. I loved his stories and connection with the audience.... AND Oprah was in the house.
What an experience! I knew he was talented but his piano playing was amazing. His guitar or piano were his only musical accompaniment. He told his story so well. There were tears and laughter and every emotion under the sun. It was worth every penny!!!!
I was fortunate enough to see Springsteen on Broadway Saturday Oct 14th. The venue is perfect for what Bruce was trying to accomplish. There is not a bad seat in the house. The songs he sings go well with the story of his life, he completely reintroduces most of them. He sings 15 and Growin' Up is about the only one that remains in the original form. I questioned spending that much money on tickets, but I am so glad I did. It truly was a once in a lifetime meeting. Anyone who has tickets, be thankful and enjoy the show
More than a concert. A great piece of theater. A complete dramatic arc. Bruce Springsteen was in perfect singing voice and his guitar and piano playing were impeccable -- he needed no sidemen. Most of all the sound design was unlike anything I have experienced in a concert hall or theater I have ever heard. It was as if I was in a recording studio listening to perfectly "flat" studio monitors.Please hope your audience is as polite and quiet as was mine. No signing, clapping along or screeches or shoutouts during the songs. FYI best seats for sound are in the lower Mezzanine Center Section. .First 5 rows.
What an incredible show! So glad I could share it with my Special K, a lifetime memory for us. It was a magical experience and weekend in NYC. I never felt so connected to a performance before, worth every penny. Deep, moving,reflective, and fun with an Iconic Down to Earth Rock Star, what a great time. if you can't relate to Bruce, your not alive! 5 star show, Bruce gave a nice wave to everyone before entering his SUV after the show. Pretty cool guy.... BRUCEEEEEEEEEE! Your the Best!
If you are even a little bit of Springsteen fan, you should try to see this show. Much different than his concerts, audience participation was simply to applaud the music and the story. Growing up in Brooklyn, his stories of family, friends, loves and struggles hit home. For a self-labeled fraud, having never "Raced in the Streets" or "Worked in a factory", he has a penchant for describing those things vividly.
Only Bruce Springsteen could pull off a long standing Show on Broadway. You laugh, you cry, you cheer. Great story telling with the music mixed in. The conditions and moment in time that shaped his life and the E-street band were extraordinary. We will never see a collection of souls like this again.
Epic, creative and triumphant! Transforms life, poetry and music into art form.
