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Nominate “Joyride – The Musical” for BroadwayWorld’s Sweden Awards 2025!

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Nomination period for their 2025 Sweden Awards is now open! You can nominate your favourites HERE! In 2024, Joyride was nominated in 11 categories and won 9 of them! Category 12 was Favourite Local Theatre where Joyride was played and Malmö Opera was a winner.

The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. BroadwayWorld’s editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favourites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.

After the nomination period ends, BroadwayWorld’s editors will proof the list for eligibility and errors, then voting will begin in early November and run through December 31. Winners will be announced in January 2026.

The categories in which the Stockholm version of Joyride – The Musical (and China Teatern) can in any way be nominated are the following:

  • Best Choreography Of A Play Or Musical
  • Best Costume Design Of A Play Or Musical
  • Best Direction Of A Musical
  • Best Ensemble
  • Best Lighting Design Of A Play Or Musical
  • Best Music Direction & Orchestra Performance
  • Best Musical
  • Best Performer In A Musical
  • Best Scenic Design Of A Play Or Musical
  • Best Sound Design Of A Play Or Musical
  • Best Supporting Performer In A Musical
  • Favourite Local Theatre

As a little help, check out the cast and creatives of Joyride – The Musical and nominate HERE!

Cast

Lucas Krüger – Joe
Jessica Marberger – Stephanie
Emilie Evbäck – Katie
Hanna Hedlund – Meredith
Anton Lundqvist – Gary
Pia Ternström – Natasha
Donald Högberg – John
Edda Pekkari – Stella
Saga Rapo – Stella
Tara Perovic – Stella
Olle Roberg – Ensemble + Michael + US Joey + US Gary
Ulrika Ånäs – Ensemble + US Stephanie
Alvaro Estrella – Ensemble + US Michael
Alexandra Fors – Ensemble + US Katie
Kitty Chan Schlyter – Ensemble / US Natasha
Linda Holmgren – Ensemble + US Meredith
Niklas Löjdmark Chressman – Ensemble + US John + 2 cover Gary
Marcus Elander – Ensemble/dance captain
Emmie Asplund – Ensemble/swing
Hampus Engstrand – Ensemble/swing
Mateo Cordova Pomo – Ensemble
Felicia Loveflo Lindström – Ensemble
Oliver Gramenius – Ensemble
Emilia Berglind – Ensemble
Olivia Kungsman – Ensemble

Creative team

Producer: Nanette Hayes, 2Entertain
Executive Producer: Bosse Andersson, 2Entertain
Co-Producer: Vicky von der Lancken
Director: Guy Unsworth
Co-director: Johanna Hybinette
Swedish translation: Calle Norlén
Choreography: Jennie Widegren, Miles Hoare
Set design: David Woodhead
Lighting design: Palle Palmé
Sound design: Oskar Johansson
Costume design: Torbjörn Bergström
Mask & wig design: Sara Klänge
Musical supervisor: Joakim Hallin
Conductor / keyboards: Erik Brag Månsson
Bass: Mats “Limpan” Lindberg
Electric guitar / acoustic guitar: Magnus Bengtsson
Drums: Magnus Fritz
Keyboards: Jan Radesjö
Guitar: Nicklas Thelin
Cello: Andreas Lavotha
Cello: Tove Törngren
Cello: Emma Beskow
Violin: Karin Liljenberg
Violin: Kristina Ebbersten
Violin: Oscar Treitler
Technical Coordinator: Ted Silvergren

Produced by 2Entertain & Vicky Nöjesproduktion
Producer: Nanette Hayes
Executive Producer: Bosse Andersson
Co-producer: Vicky von der Lancken
Project Leader: Simon Pettersson and Jenny Gerdén
Company Manager & Production Manager: Nina Hammarklev
Marketing & sales: Sofia Ekskog and Sandra Wester
Finance: Linda Dahlberg
Ticket Manager: Elisabeth Johansson

Original and rights

Based on the songs of Roxette and the novel Got You Back by Jane Fallon

MUSIC AND LYRICS by Per Gessle
ORIGINAL BOOK by Klas Abrahamsson
NEW BOOK by Guy Unsworth
ORIGINAL DIRECTOR Guy Unsworth
MUSICAL SUPERVISOR Joakim Hallin
ORIGINAL PRODUCER Malmö Opera, Sweden

PUBLISHER / AGENCY Nordiska ApS / Jimmy Fun Music

The Roxette musical wins numerous categories at the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sweden Awards

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Joyride – The Musical was nominated in all possible categories at the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sweden Awards and after the voting ended on 31st December, now winners of the categories are announced. Check it out HERE!

The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows and more which had their first performance between 1st October 2023 through 30th September 2024. Local editors set the categories, readers submitted their nominees and then voted for their favourites.

Categories in which Joyride – The Musical was nominated:

  • Best Musical – Joyride – The Musical at Malmö Opera WINNER!
  • Best Ensemble – Joyride – The Musical at Malmö Opera WINNER!
  • Best Performer In A Musical: 4 actors from Joyride were nominated: Jessica Marberger, Marsha Songcome, Alexander Lycke, Tilda Hallström (Winner is Sayuri Yukawa – BEETLEJUICE – Östgötateatern)
  • Best Supporting Performer In A Musical: 4 actors from Joyride were nominated: Sanna Martin, Patrik Martinsson, Oscar Pierrou Lindén, Sara Lehmann (Winner is Alexander Larsson – DREAMGIRLS – Chinateatern)
  • Best Direction Of A Musical – Guy Unsworth – Joyride – The Musical at Malmö Opera WINNER!
  • Best Scenic Design Of A Play Or Musical – David Woodhead – Joyride – The Musical at Malmö Opera WINNER!
  • Best Lighting Design Of A Play Or Musical – Ulrik Gad – Joyride – The Musical at Malmö Opera WINNER!
  • Best Costume Design Of A Play Or Musical – Torbjörn Bergström – Joyride – The Musical at Malmö Opera WINNER!
  • Best Sound Design Of A Play Or Musical – Avgoustos Psillas – Joyride – The Musical at Malmö Opera WINNER!
  • Best Choreography Of A Play Or Musical – Miles Hoare – Joyride – The Musical at Malmö Opera WINNER!
  • Best Music Direction & Orchestra Performance – Joakim Hallin – Joyride – The Musical at Malmö Opera WINNER!
  • Favourite Local Theatre – Malmö Opera WINNER!

Joyride was nominated in 11 categories and won 9 of them! Category 12 was Favourite Local Theatre where Joyride is played: Malmö Opera! This is pure awesomeness! Hats off to all involved in the making of this amazing musical and big congratulations to all the winners! So well-deserved!

Joyride is performed until 27th April 2025 at Malmö Opera. All shows are sold out! In case you can catch a ticket, make sure you go and see it!

The Roxette musical continues its joyride and the next stop is China Teatern in Stockholm with the premiere on 11th September 2025. The set at China Teatern is directed by Guy Unsworth, who also directed the show at Malmö Opera. However, a completely new ensemble will be selected. Tickets will be released in spring 2025.

Vote for the Roxette musical at the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sweden Awards!

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Hello, you fools! You surely remember you could nominate Joyride – The Musical for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sweden Awards until 31st October. Voting was said to start early November, but nothing really happened, so I decided to contact BroadwayWorld a couple of days ago and asked about it. Now they could manage to put together the lists of nominees in all categories and the voting for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sweden Awards is now open until 31st December!

The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows and more which had their first performance between 1st October 2023 through 30th September 2024. Local editors set the categories, readers submitted their nominees and now you get to vote for your favourites! Don’t miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Winners will be announced in January 2025! During the entire voting period you can check the current standings, but read the terms and conditions carefully and vote only once.

You can vote HERE!

Categories in which Joyride – The Musical is nominated:

  • Best Musical – Joyride – The Musical at Malmö Opera
  • Best Ensemble – Joyride – The Musical at Malmö Opera
  • Best Performer In A Musical: this one is cruel, because 4 actors from Joyride are nominated in this same category: Jessica Marberger, Marsha Songcome, Alexander Lycke, Tilda Hallström
  • Best Supporting Performer In A Musical: another tough category, because 4 actors from Joyride are nominated in this same category: Sanna Martin, Patrik Martinsson, Oscar Pierrou Lindén, Sara Lehmann
  • Best Direction Of A Musical – Guy Unsworth
  • Best Scenic Design Of A Play Or Musical – David Woodhead
  • Best Lighting Design Of A Play Or Musical – Ulrik Gad
  • Best Costume Design Of A Play Or Musical – Torbjörn Bergström
  • Best Sound Design Of A Play Or Musical – Avgoustos Psillas
  • Best Choreography Of A Play Or Musical – Miles Hoare
  • Best Music Direction & Orchestra Performance – Joakim Hallin
  • Favourite Local Theatre – Malmö Opera

Cast your vote by simply checking one nominee in each of the award categories. If you have no choice in any particular category, simply choose ‘No Nominee’.

Cast your vote only once. After submitting your vote, you will receive an electronic confirmation via e-mail. If you submit your e-mail address incorrectly, your vote will be disqualified.

All voting results will be tabulated and will be audited at the conclusion of the voting process to remove fake, duplicate and other invalid votes. The results you see here may alter slightly or significantly as a result of that auditing process. No automatic, programmed, robotic or similar means of voting are permitted. Participants who do not comply with these Terms and Conditions, or who attempt to interfere with the voting process or the operation of the Site in any way will be disqualified and their votes will not be counted.

Good luck, Joyrider nominees!

Nominate the Roxette musical for BroadwayWorld’s Sweden Awards!

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BroadwayWorld is the largest theatre site on the internet, covering Broadway, the West End and beyond to 100 US cities, 45 countries and in 12 languages worldwide. With over six million monthly visitors, BroadwayWorld delivers complete up-to-the-minute Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional theatre news.

Nomination period for their 2024 Sweden Awards is now open! You can nominate your favourites HERE!

The 2024 Sweden Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. BroadwayWorld’s editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favourites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.

After the nomination period ends, BroadwayWorld’s editors will proof the list for eligibility and errors, then voting will begin in early November and run through December 31. Winners will be announced in January 2025.

The categories in which Joyride – The Musical (and Malmö Opera) can in any way be nominated are the following:

  • Best Choreography Of A Play Or Musical
  • Best Costume Design Of A Play Or Musical
  • Best Direction Of A Musical
  • Best Ensemble
  • Best Lighting Design Of A Play Or Musical
  • Best Music Direction & Orchestra Performance
  • Best Musical
  • Best New Play Or Musical
  • Best Performer In A Musical
  • Best Scenic Design Of A Play Or Musical
  • Best Sound Design Of A Play Or Musical
  • Best Supporting Performer In A Musical
  • Favourite Local Theatre

As a little help, check out the cast and creatives of Joyride – The Musical HERE!