Netflix has released the first trailer for Springsteen on Broadway, which brings Bruce Springsteen’s critically acclaimed Broadway stage show to the masses. Indeed, if you heard everyone raving about the iconic artist’s Broadway show and were insanely jealous that you didn’t get a chance to see it in person, Springsteen—man of the people—is offering up a recorded version of the show on Netflix. It’s very much in keeping with Springsteen’s whole persona, and I’m eager to check it out.

The Broadway show is autobiographical in nature, as Springsteen discusses his life while sprinkling in various songs from his career, like “Born to Run,” “Thunder Road,’ and “Brilliant Disguise.” But Springsteen isn’t backed by a band, and instead delivers a terrifically intimate performance with just a guitar, a piano, and his voice.

This looks like a really special show, and no doubt Springsteen fans the world over will be enthused to check it out when it launches next month. For now, check out the Springsteen on Broadway trailer below, followed by the poster. The Netflix special premieres on December 16th.

Here’s the official synopsis for Springsteen on Broadway:

SPRINGSTEEN ON BROADWAY is a solo acoustic performance written and performed by Tony Award, Academy Award, and 20-time Grammy Award winner Bruce Springsteen. Based on his worldwide best-selling autobiography Born to Run and nothing short of the theater event of the year, SPRINGSTEEN ON BROADWAY is a unique evening with Bruce, his guitar, a piano, and own stories—including a special appearance by Patti Scialfa. The intimate performance features personal anecdotes and songs including “Born to Run,” “Thunder Road” and “Brilliant Disguise.”

 

SPRINGSTEEN ON BROADWAY was filmed live for Netflix at Jujamcyn’s Walter Kerr Theatre and directed and produced by Emmy Award-winner Thom Zimny ("Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Live in New York City (2001)"). In addition to Zimny, the Netflix original special is produced by the same team that produced “Springsteen On Broadway,” including Springsteen manager Jon Landau, Springsteen tour director George Travis, and Landau Management partner Barbara Carr.

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