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On the Twentieth Century - 1979 US Tour History , Info & More

Based on the play Twentieth Century by Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur and Bruce Milholland


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The Rise of SNL Stars on Broadway: A Comprehensive Guide
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 26, 2026


Since the start of television’s legendary Saturday Night Live in 1975, there has been cross-over between the show and Broadway. Actors who have started out on Broadway have ended up gracing our televisions on Saturday night as cast members in the sketch comedy program.

CYRANO DE BERGERAC, 9 TO 5, and More Set For the Grand Theatre's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026


The Grand Theatre has announced its upcoming 2026/27 Season “All in Grand Time” – including four plays, two musicals, five symphonic rock concerts, and a new live comedy series. Learn more here!

Review: JITNEY at Black Theatre Troupe
by Herbert Paine - Feb 7, 2026


The play is suffused with the sympathetic wisdom that defines Wilson’s writing. He looks at lives many would dismiss as small or defeated and finds in them an undeniable nobility.

Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and More to Perform at 54 Below in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2025


In January of 2026, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and many more. 

Wigmore Hall Will Celebrate Musical Pioneer Rebecca Clarke
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2025


Wigmore Hall will devote an entire day to the music of violist and composer Rebecca Clarke (1886–1979), celebrating one of the most important yet long-overlooked British composers of the twentieth century and marking the centenary of her major 1925 recital at the Hall.

24 Theater Books for Your Summer 2025 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 6, 2025


Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 24 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Summer 2025 reading list.

April at Lincoln Center to Feature Create-athon with Clint Ramos and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025


Next month at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, they're presenting  a wide array of FREE and Choose-What-You-Pay events. See the full programming here! 

Jason Alexander-Directed SWEENEY TODD and More Set For La Mirada's 2025/2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025


La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment have announced its 2025/2026 season of shows. The season will include a production of Sweeney Todd, directed by Jason Alexander.

Judith Jamison, Alvin Ailey Dancer and Artistic Director, Passes Away at 81
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 10, 2024


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that legendary Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dancer Judith Jamison, who later became Artistic Director of the company, passed away on Saturday, November 9, at the age of 81, after a brief illness

Interview: Marilyn Maye Talks Provincetown, Her Upcoming Town Hall Debut, and What Makes a Song Great
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 19, 2024


After a dozen years of sold-out engagements at the Art House, and a Covid-necessitated poolside show at the Crown & Anchor in 2020, Maye is back this year to give a Broadway-themed concert at Town Hall on August 25, with Tedd Firth on piano, Steve Doyle on bass, and Daniel Glass on drums.

SNL Stars on the Broadway Stage
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2024


Ana Gasteyer is not the only Saturday Night Live alum to have flexed her acting muscles on the Broadway stage. BroadwayWorld is rounding up your favorite SNL stars who are also Broadway stars. Check out our list here!

Arthur Miller's DEATH OF A SALESMAN to Open This Month at Palm Beach Dramaworks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2024


Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman is set to open at Palm Beach Dramaworks this month. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

The North/South Chamber Orchestra Will Perform 'Shan Shui/Mountain Water' This Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2024


The North/South Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Max Lifchitz will continue its 44th consecutive season on Friday evening, February 23 performing a free admission concert performing four works new to New York by composers from Argentina and the US.

Video: Johnny Mathis and Kristin Chenoweth Sing 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town'
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2023


An all new video has been released, featuring Kristin Chenoweth and Johnny Mathis performing 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town'! The video features an endearing animated version of the two performers as they ring in the holiday season.

Holocaust Museum LA to Present Screening of SIMONE: WOMAN OF THE CENTURY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023


Holocaust Museum LA presents a screening of 'Simone: Woman of the Century,' the true story of Holocaust survivor Simone Veil.

Have There Been Many Two-Person Broadway Musicals Before GUTENBERG?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 22, 2023


This time, the reader question was: Have there been many Broadway musicals starring only two actors, before Gutenberg! The Musical!?

Birdland to Present AMANDA GREEN & FRIENDS Featuring Jenn Colella, Jarrod Spector, Jade Jones & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2023


BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present two-time Tony-nominated and Grammy-nominated songwriter and performer Amanda Green on Monday, October 9 at 7:00 PM.

Orchestra of St. Luke's Announces 2023-24 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2023


Orchestra of St. Luke's (OSL) gives a record six mainstage performances at Carnegie Hall in 2023–24, as well as significant ongoing series in both of the venue's other two performance spaces, Zankel Hall and Weill Recital Hall.

Cast and Creative Team Revealed For UK and Ireland Tour of Brian Friel's FAITH HEALER
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2023


Following the success of Abigail's Party, now running until 7 October, London Classic Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for a new tour of Brian Friel's masterpiece Faith Healer.

Middletown Arts Center Presents August Wilson's JITNEY
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2023


The Middletown Arts Center will present August Wilson's Jitney, produced by the Dunbar Repertory Company and directed by Darrell Lawrence Willis, Sr., over two weekends, June 2-4 and 9-11.

Roundabout Theatre Company Announces REFOCUS PROJECT, SEASON THREE
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2023


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the third season of The Refocus Project, its multi-year project to elevate and restore marginalized plays to the American canon. This year's series of readings will feature Asian American and Pacific Islander playwrights: Prince Gomolvilas, Velina Hasu Houston, Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl, and Anuvab Pal.

James Monroe Iglehart-Directed SPELLING BEE And More Announced For TheatreWorks Silicon Valley 53rd Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2023


TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has announced its 53rd season to be presented October 2023 through June 2024.

Danny DeVito Will Return to Broadway in Theresa Rebeck's I NEED THAT; Roundabout Announces 2023-2024 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 21, 2023


Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the Broadway and Off-Broadway line-up for the 2023-2024 season. Check out all the details on who, what, when, and where!

Merle Dandridge, Michael Hayden, Jodi Long & More to Star in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2023


Pasadena Playhouse has announced the cast for the 50th anniversary production of A Little Night Music. See who is starring, and how to purchase tickets!

Video: Celebrate 45 Years of ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 19, 2023


45 years ago, on February 19, 1978, On the Twentieth Century opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre. Watch videos of the original and revival casts!

On the Twentieth Century History

Other Productions of On the Twentieth Century

1978   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1979   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1980   West End London Production
West End
1985   Off-Off-Broadway Off-Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Off-Broadway
2005   Broadway Actors’ Fund Concert
Broadway
2015   Broadway Roundabout Theatre Broadway Revival
Broadway

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