Overview

HITS! The Musical is a high-energy musical revue featuring the next generation of young performers through iconic music spanning Broadway, Hollywood, rock and pop.

Directed by Cynthia Nekvasil and choreographed by Grady Bowman, the national tour featured 29 singers and dancers performing more than 80 songs across multiple decades and musical styles.

Critical Reception

“The beautiful costumes… delivered scene after scene.”— BroadwayWorld

“The costumes were appropriate, colorful and well designed for each performer. Every scene displayed a bouquet of light, color and energy.”— Audience Review, Bergen Performing Arts Center

Contribution

Matthew Solomon provided additional costume design for the production, working with lead Costume Designer Cynthia Nordstrom on the extensive touring wardrobe. The costumes moved across decades and musical genres, creating distinct visual worlds for a large company of singers and dancers.

Production Details

Production: HITS! The Musical

Production: National Tour

Year: 2023

Director: Cynthia Nekvasil

Choreographer: Grady Bowman

Composer & Arranger: Tony Bruno

Music Director: Camille Trust

Set & Lighting Designer: Barry Lather

Costume Designer: Cynthia Nordstrom

Additional Costume Design: Matthew Solomon

Assistant Costume Designer: Elizabeth Clark

Wardrobe Supervisor: Claire Mezzetta

Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor: Amaya Coleman

Costume Team: Ashley McBride, Angela Carstensen & Marina McElerea

Costume Crafts: Jeff Fender Studio