David Byrne's American Utopia Gets Monthlong Extension on Broadway

David Byrne is sticking around on Broadway. The iconic singer-songwriter's celebrated Broadway concert American Utopia has received a four-week extension at the Hudson Theatre. Originally announced to run through January 19, 2020, the production will now conclude its limited engagement on February 16.

In American Utopia, Byrne shares the spotlight with a diverse ensemble of 11 musical artists from around the globe. The show was created with choreographer Annie-B Parson and production consultant Alex Timbers: his collaborators on the off-Broadway hit Here Lies Love.

American Utopia began as an album that Byrne released on Nonesuch Records in March 2018. The recording was his first to reach #1 on the album chart and was also his first to reach the top five on the Billboard 200 chart. The concert, which includes songs from American Utopia, along with songs from Talking Heads and his solo career, played more than 150 dates in 27 countries over nine months in 2018.

The Broadway run of American Utopia began previews on October 4 and officially opened on October 20. A cast recording was released on October 22.