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Ages: 6+
Opened: November 23, 1959

Fiorello! - 1959 - Broadway History , Info & More

Broadway Theatre (Broadway)
1681 Broadway New York, NY

strongFIORELLO!/strong tells the story of the rise to power of New

York?s ?Little Flower,? Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia (1882-1947). In a time

when the crooked political machine known as ?Tammany Hall? was up to

its ears in graft, vice and corruption, it took this small, honest man

to break their stranglehold on New York City politics. With guts and

perseverance the "Little Flower" put a bright, new shine on the "Big

Apple."brbrWhile most political musicals are satires, strongFIORELLO!/strong is a love story set to the music and beat of a New York City in the midst of change. strongFIORELLO!/strong

is a witty sweet valentine to all that is right about the way our

government works. The little man with the big heart continues to attract

and charm audiences with his warmth and humor.

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TimeLine Theatre Company to Present THE LEHMAN TRILOGY, THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT, and More in 2023-24 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2023


TimeLine Theatre Company, acclaimed for presenting plays that explore today's social and political issues through the lens of the past, has announced its 27th season. The company's 2023-24 subscription season will launch in September with the previously announced Chicago premiere of the internationally acclaimed THE LEHMAN TRILOGY presented at Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Playhouse.

Westport Country Playhouse Presents Reading Of New Comedy/Mystery BAD ACCENTS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023


Westport Country Playhouse will present the comedy/mystery, “Bad Accents,” the first reading in the 2023 New Works at the Playhouse Series, on Monday, April 24, at 7 p.m.  The new play is written by Matthew Greene and directed by Liam Lonegan, Playhouse assistant artistic director. The audience is invited to meet the playwright and director in the lobby following the performance.

Review: ANNIE at Kauffman Center
by Alan Portner - Apr 19, 2023


If a musical comedy could be served up as comfort food, that show would look a lot like “Annie.”  Audiences have been lapping up the sweet story of Little Orphan Annie since it opened on Broadway in 1977.

BUT IT'S A SCHOOL NIGHT!, Hosted By Sawyer Smith Will Raise Funds For Downstage Arts
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2023


The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of its second College Edition of its cabaret series, BUT IT'S A SCHOOL NIGHT!, with proceeds to benefit Downstage Arts, a Chicago organization removing the barriers for pre-college MT training. The show's cast will feature students from Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts, along with a few Guest Artists.

Recipients Revealed For the Lortel Theatre's 2023 NYC Public High School Playwriting Fellowship
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2023


The Lucille Lortel Theatre is pleased to announce the recipients of the 4th Annual NYC Public High School Playwriting Fellowship, created as an opportunity for aspiring young writers citywide to get unparalleled access to professional theater artists for mentoring. The Fellows and Finalists of the program represent different boroughs of NYC, as well as D75 and D79 schools.

Applications Now Open for 2023 Prince Fellowship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2023


The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, announced that applications are now open for the 2023 Fellowship program.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Marks Shakespeare's Birthday This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2023


As the world commemorates William Shakespeare's 459th birthday this April, Chicago Shakespeare Theater will celebrate the Bard with multiple events throughout the month. The Theater will honor the legacy of Founding Artistic Director Barbara Gaines with the Spirit of Shakespeare Award, which will be presented at a fundraising event at the Theater's home on Navy Pier on Monday, April 24, 2023.

LOTNY to Present AMERICAN ONE ACTS in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2023


The little OPERA theatre of ny (LOTNY) will present American One Acts, a double bill, conducted by Gregory Hopkins and directed by Philip Shneidman, from May 31 - June 4, 2023 at Baruch Performing Arts Center.

Porchlight Announces Rick Boynton as 2023 Guy Adkins Award Recipient and the CHICAGO SINGS BROADWAY POP Cast
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2023


Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the Chicago Sings Broadway Pop cast and that Rick Boynton of Chicago Shakespeare Theater is the 2023 Guy Adkins Award for Excellence in the Advancement of Music Theatre in Chicago recipient.

Felicia P. Fields & More to Star in THE GOSPEL TRUTH, Benefiting Urban Reformers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2023


The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of its Black History Month Edition of its cabaret series, THE GOSPEL TRUTH, with proceeds to benefit Urban Reformers.

Porchlight Announces The New Faces In NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1951, January 23 And 24
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2023


Porchlight Music Theatre announces the cast of New Faces for its latest offering in its 2022 - 2023 season, New Faces Sing Broadway 1951, hosted by multi-award winner and Broadway veteran David Girolmo, directed by David Fiorello with music direction and arrangements by Dr. Michael McBride.

Photos: A NOT-SO-SILENT NIGHT, The Beautiful City Project's Fundraising Party For Season Of Concern
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2023


The Beautiful City Project held it's Holiday fundraising event A NOT-SO-SILENT NIGHT, with proceeds to benefit Season of Concern, on Friday, December 19th at Floating World Gallery.

Broadway's David Girolmo to Host NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1951 at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2022


Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the latest offering in its 2022 - 2023 season, New Faces Sing Broadway 1951, hosted by multi-award winner and Broadway veteran David Girolmo, directed by David Fiorello with music direction and arrangements by Dr. Michael McBride.

Photos: Porchlight Music Theatre Presents PORCHLIGHT REVISITS THE APPLE TREE
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2022


See photos from opening night of Porchlight Music Theatre's Porchlight Revisits The Apple Tree, book and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, book and music by Jerry Bock with additional material by James Coopersmith.

A NOT-SO-SILENT NIGHT, A Holiday Party Featuring An All-star Cast, to Raise Funds And Awareness For Season Of Concern
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2022


The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of it's Holiday fundraising event A NOT-SO-SILENT NIGHT, with proceeds to benefit Season of Concern, an incredible Chicago organization dedicated to providing financial assistance to Chicagoland theater practitioners.

Cast and Creative Team Announced For Porchlight Music Theatre's THE APPLE TREE
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2022


Porchlight Music Theatre begins its ninth season of Chicago's “lost” musicals series with Porchlight Revisits The Apple Tree, book and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, book and music by Jerry Bock with additional material by James Coopersmith.

KINKY BOOTS; GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR; and More Take Home 2021-22 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2022


The Joseph Jefferson Awards in Chicago were presented on October 17, 2022, at Drury Lane in Oakbrook, IL. Winners included Kinky Boots; Good Night, Oscar; and more!

PROJECT MOONFALL, Hosted By Lorenzo Rush, Jr, Will Raise Funds and Awareness For The Night Ministry On Halloween Night
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2022


The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of its Halloween fundraising cabaret PROJECT MOONFALL, with proceeds to benefit The Night Ministry, an incredible Chicago organization that compassionately provides housing, health care, outreach, spiritual care, and social services to adults and youth who struggle with homelessness, poverty, and loneliness.

Broadway Jukebox: Broadway's Best Political Anthems
by Team BWW - Nov 5, 2022


Enjoy songs from musicals like: Ragtime, Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson, 1776, Newsies, Assassins, South Pacific, Hamilton, Hair, Fiorello!, Urinetown, Grey Gardens, Merrily We Roll Along, and many more!

The Jeff Awards to Honor Chuck Smith With Lifetime Achievement Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2022


Recognizing a lifetime of theater excellence, the Joseph Jefferson Awards will honor director Chuck Smith at the organization’s 54th Anniversary Equity Awards ceremony Monday, October 17th at Drury Lane Theatre.

Venus Cabaret Theater Announces Fall Programming
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2022


Venus Cabaret Theater has announced programming for Fall 2022. Venus Cabaret Theater is Mercury Theater Chicago’s second performance space, offering a unique theatrical experience complemented by specialty cocktails. 

Nominees Announced for 2022 Jeff Awards In Chicago; Drury Lane & Goodman Theatre Lead Nominations
by Team BWW - Aug 24, 2022


Recognizing a strong return to the spotlight over the 2021-2022 Equity theater season, the Joseph Jefferson Awards in Chicago announced its nominations for theater excellence. This year’s nominees include 201 theater artists across 38 categories of excellence in theater production among shows from 43 companies.

Equity Jeff Awards Announce 2022 Nominations
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2022


The Joseph Jefferson Awards have announced this year's Equity nominations, including 201 theater artists across 38 categories.  The 54th anniversary Equity Jeff Awards will take place October 17, 2022, at Drury Lane in Oakbrook, IL. 

New York City Opera Presents LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR Final Summer 2022 Show At Bryant Park Picnic Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2022


New York City Opera will present an abridged version of Donizetti's classic Lucia di Lammermoor on Friday, September 2, 2022 at 7pm as part of Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America.

BALL NIGHT, Featuring Cubs Anthem Singer John Vincent and More, Will Raise Funds And Awareness For Special Olympics Illinois
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2022


The Beautiful City Project announces the cast of its August fundraising cabaret BALL NIGHT, with proceeds to benefit Special Olympics Illinois, an organization that provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Other Productions of Fiorello!

1959   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1962   West End London Revival
West End
1994   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2013   New York New York City Center Production
New York
2016   Off-Broadway Berkshire Theatre Group Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway

Fiorello! - 1959 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1960 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Jerry Bock
1960 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Sheldon Harnick
1960 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical George Abbott
1960 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Jerome Weidman
1960 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama Jerome Weidman
1960 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama George Abbott
1960 Tony Awards Best Choreography Peter Gennaro
1960 Tony Awards Best Conductor and Musical Director Hal Hastings
1960 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical George Abbott
1960 Tony Awards Best Musical Jerome Weidman
1960 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Tom Bosley
1960 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Howard Da Silva
1960 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical William and Jean Eckart

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