Blast! 2001

Opened: April 17, 2001
Closing: September 23, 2001

Blast! - 2001 - Broadway History , Info & More

Broadway Theatre (Broadway)
1681 Broadway New York, NY

Blast! is a Broadway production created by James Mason for Cook Group Incorporated, the director and organization formerly operating the Star of Indiana Drum and Bugle Corps. It was the 2001 Winner of the Tony Award for "Best Special Theatrical Event" and also won the 2001 Emmy Award for "Best Choreography".

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