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Julie Danao-Salkin

FRESH FACE August 29, 2005 | 4:57PM

Age: "33 and proud of it!"

Currently: Giving a touching performance as Yoko Ono, among others, in Broadway's rockin' new musical, Lennon, based on the life and music of the man himself.

Hometown: "My hometown is Miami, Florida but I was born in the Philippines." Danao-Salkin was on a full scholarship to Florida International University on track to become ...

Did Broadway Critics Give Lennon a Chance?

NEWS August 15, 2005 | 10:37AM

Lennon, the musical tribute to John Lennon, opened at the Broadhurst Theatre on August 14. The musical was written and directed by Don Scardino and features nine performers, who all take on the role of Lennon at one point or another during the show. Did critics give Lennon a chance?

Here is a sampling of what they had to say ...

Lennon Delays Broadway Opening Until August 14

NEWS July 27, 2005 | 5:40PM

Lennon is delaying its Broadway opening by 10 days. The show, which began New York previews on July 7 after a San Francisco tryout, will now officially premiere at the Broadhurst Theatre on August 14.

"We have delayed the opening of Lennon to allow [writer and director] Don Scardino and our creative team the opportunity to make adjustments to the ...

Lennon Skips Boston Run, Changes B'way Start Date

NEWS April 25, 2005 | 12:59PM

Lennon the new musical based on the life and songs of John Lennon, has changed its Broadway and pre-Broadway plans, according to a production spokesperson. The tuner is now bypassing its planned Boston engagement, which was scheduled to play the Colonial Theatre from May 31 through June 25. Lennon, which is still in the midst of a tryout at San ... Read More...

Did San Francisco Critics Give the New Musical Lennon a Chance?

NEWS April 20, 2005 | 6:12PM

Lennon, which is based on the life and songs of John Lennon, is currently playing at its first pre-Broadway stop, the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco, where it opened on April 19. Next up is Boston and then it is on to New York, where the tuner is scheduled to begin previews at the Broadhurst Theatre on July 7. Did ... Read More...

Terrence Mann & Julia Murney Join Cast of Upcoming Lennon Musical

NEWS January 7, 2005 | 4:15PM

Broadway.com has learned that Terrence Mann and Julia Murney will appear in the upcoming Broadway musical Lennon. They join Will Chase, Chuck Cooper, Julie Danao, Mandy Gonzalez, Marcy Harriell, Chad Kimball and Michael Potts, who are now all set for the tuner.

"I was actually named after a John Lennon song, 'Julia'--[which is] on The Beatles' White Album ...

Will Chase Tapped for Broadway's Lennon Tuner

NEWS December 13, 2004 | 4:10PM

Broadway.com has learned that Will Chase is in talks to appear in the upcoming Broadway musical Lennon.

Chase recently appeared in the world premiere of the musical adaptation of A Little Princess. His Broadway credits include Miss Saigon, Rent, The Full Monty and Aida. His regional theater credits include Trask & Fenn, Son of Fire, Assassins, Electra and Mame. Chase was expected to appear in the Paper Mill Playhouse mounting of The Baker's Wife beginning in April; however, his commitment to ...

Chad Kimball to Join Lennon; Chuck Cooper in Talks

NEWS December 10, 2004 | 6:26PM

Broadway.com has learned that Chad Kimball will be featured in the upcoming Broadway musical Lennon. Chuck Cooper is also in talks to appear in the production.

Kimball is currently in rehearsals for Good Vibrations. He will stay with the show until it opens at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre on January 27 and then quickly depart. Kimball is best ...

Lennon Books Broadhurst; Sets Tryout Dates

NEWS September 16, 2004 | 12:06PM

Lennon, a new musical based on the songs of John Lennon, is readying for its Broadway bow. The tuner, which aims to show how one man's life defined the times and the socio-political struggle that overtook the world, has set tryout dates and booked Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre for the summer of 2005.

The new musical will premiere at ... Read More...