Spike Lee to Direct Adaptation of David Byrne’s American Utopia

The same day one of the major hits of fall 2019 concludes its phenomenally successful 20-week extended Broadway run, a return engagement has been announced for next fall.

The same day one of the major hits of fall 2019 concludes its phenomenally successful 20-week extended Broadway run, a return engagement has been announced for next fall.David Byrne's American Utopia— a dazzling, one-of-a-kind theatrical concert that combines songs from his Talking Heads art-rock heyday with selections from across his eclectic solo output, all of it woven into a joyous call to arms to rewire our brains and connect both with our fellow humans and our ailing planet — will be back

David Byrne’s hit stage show American Utopia ends its first run tonight (February 16), following 121 performances at Hudson Theatre on Broadway. Now, Byrne has announced the popular musical’s second run, which will kick off September 18, 2020, and continue for 17 weeks through January 17, 2021. The second run will return to the Hudson Theatre.

Spike LeeTo accessorize his gold-and purple Gucci suit memorializing the late Kobe Bryant (which featured the number '24' on the lapels), presenter Spike Lee wore Rolex’s 40 mm pink-gold GMT Master-II made in the Swiss maker’s exclusive 18-karat alloy Evergold, $38,250. The watch, known among Rolex collectors as the "Root Beer" model due its distinctive coloring, features an Oyster bracelet and 24-hour rotatable bezel.

Filmmaker and basketball superfan Spike Lee paid tribute to Kobe Bryant on the 2020 Oscars red carpet by wearing a purple suit emblazoned with the late sports icon’s jersey number.

"It’s for Kobe."

Spike Lee paid tribute to a beloved, late celebrity with a bright purple suit… again.

Spike Lee is wearing his love, admiration and respect for Kobe Bryant on his sleeve -- literally -- at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards.The Oscar-winning director arrived for this year's ceremony on Sunday night (Feb. 9) wearing a Gucci tuxedo bearing the number of the late Los Angeles Lakers legend, along with the Lakers' colors of purple and gold. "24" was not only emblazoned on the lapels of Lee's custom formalwear, but across the back of his jacket as well.

By Erik Pedersen

Spike Lee might be a life-long New York Knicks fan, but he showed major love for Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant at Sunday's Academy Awards. 

Director Spike Lee is no stranger to making a statement with his fashion choices, and for this year’s Oscars, he has used style to pay tribute to the late basketball player Kobe Bryant.

Kobe Bryant was not forgotten on the 2020 Oscars red carpet. 

Spike Lee paid a fashionable tribute to Kobe Bryant at Sunday’s Oscars by wearing a purple and gold tuxedo, made by Gucci, with the number 24 stitched onto his lapels.

Upon accepting their best first screenplay award at the 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards, See You Yesterday writers Stefon Bristol and Ferdrica Bailey thanked Jesus Christ, their families and Spike Lee.The Do the Right Thing director, upon hearing his name, cheered for the two writers and gave them a standing ovation."This is fantastic I was not expecting this.

By Erik Pedersen

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"Pinch me. This couldn’t have worked out better for this project," Byrne says.

Spike Lee has signed on to direct a movie based on the Broadway show “David Byrne’s American Utopia” with Participant acting as lead financier and executive producer.