Concierge

The Michelangelo's Concierge, James Jolis, was born and raised in Paris, France and is fluent in French, Spanish, and English; with a working knowledge of Italian and German. Contact him with any questions you may have about New York!

James Jolis / Head Concierge / Clefs d'Or
Phone: 212-261-8920
Fax: 212-541-6604
jjolis@michelangelohotel.com

MEMPHIS: In the smoky halls and underground clubs of the segregated '50s, a young white DJ named Huey Calhoun fell in love with everything he shouldn't: rock and roll and an electrifying black singer. An original story about the cultural revolution that erupted when his vision met her voice, and the music changed forever. Featuring a brand new score with music by Bon Jovi's founding member/keyboardist David Bryan.

A Little Night Music: A revival of Stephen Sondheim's musical, which is based on the Ingmar Bergman film Smiles of a Summer Night. Starring Catherine Zeta-Jones and Angela Lansbury.

Next to Normal: A musical by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey described as a contemporary musical that explores how one suburban household copes with crisis.

Hair: A revival of the The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical; this production premiered last summer at the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park. Al Hirschfeld Theatre

West Side Story: A revival of the classic musical, directed by Arthur Laurents (who wrote the book). Palace Theatre

Rock of Ages: A new musical set in a Hollywood rock club in the late 1980s, featuring hit songs from Journey, Bon Jovi, Styx, REO Speedwago, Pat Benatar, and more.

SOUTH PACIFIC: A revival of the famous Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, set during World War II on an island in the South Pacific. A Lincoln Center Theater Production. Tickets are hard to get!

Billy Elliot the Musical: A new musical by Elton John and Lee Hall, based on the film of the same name about a young boy who dreams of becoming a dancer. Great Musical! Fires on all cylinders!

JERSEY BOYS: A new musical based on the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. A pleasant surprise! A great show with a lot of "heart". I like the voices, songs, and how the story is told.

WICKED! It's the story of The Land of Oz before Dorothy from Kansas gets there. Why the good witch is so good, why the bad witch became so bad, etc... GREAT MUSICAL!

Off-Broadway:

Love, Loss, and What I Wore: All-star casts take the stage in this collection of monologues and reminiscences of clothes, memory and life. Written by Nora and Delia Ephron based on Ilene Beckerman's book of the same name.

Upcoming Shows:

Spiderman, Turn Off the Dark: A new musical by Julie Taymor and Glen Berger, with a score by Bono and The Edge, based on the classic comic book character. Hilton Theatre; starts September 2010

The Addams Family: They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky — and they're coming to Broadway. The dream cast includes: Nathan Lane & Bebe Neuwirth Begins March 8, 2010