- Culture
- 20 Jul 18
Those who didn’t see The Boss’s acclaimed biographical show on Broadway, will get a chance December 15, 2018.
The event will be recorded and posted to Netflix, where subscribers to the streaming service all over the world can watch the show.
“We are thrilled to bring Bruce Springsteen -- a master storyteller, humanitarian and voice of the everyman -- to Netflix in this historic one man show. This ground-breaking experience defies the boundaries of theatre, concerts and film and will give our global audience an intimate look at one of the biggest cultural icons of our time,” said the streaming service's Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos.
Springsteen on Broadway is a solo acoustic performance written and performed by the Tony Award, Academy Award, and 20-time Grammy Award winning performer. Along with songs, Springsteen also tells stories based on his worldwide best-selling autobiography 'Born to Run.’
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In addition to Springsteen, the Netflix special will also feature an appearance from his wife and E Street band musician Patti Scialfa. She has performed at most of his Broadway shows.
Springsteen On Broadway began previews on October 3, 2017 before officially opening October 12. It's been extended three times after its initial eight-week run. On June 10th, 2018, the singer received a special Tony Award for the show.
It will close on Broadway December 15, 2018, the day of the Netflix release. This will bring the total number of performances to 236.