The Boy Friend Revival 1968 - Articles Page 6

Ages: 12+
Opened: July 20, 1968

The Boy Friend - 1968 - Australia History , Info & More

The Jazz Age lives on in this light, romantic spoof of 1920's musical comedy. brbrThe setting is-where else?-the French Riviera. Polly, an English heiress attending Mme. Dubonnet's Finishing School, falls in love with Tony, a delivery boy. Recalling her father's warning to beware fortune seekers, she posses as a working girl, unaware Tony is in fact the missing son of the wealthy Lord Brockhurst. Things get complicated with the unexpected arrival in Nice of Polly's parents and Lord and Lady Brockhurst-but not to worry, a happy ending is in store for all. brbrThe show's many memorable roles include the flirtatious Mme. Dubonnet, her boy-crazy students and Polly (the role which turned Julie Andrews into an overnight sensation), making it ideal for theatre groups with a strong female ensemble. With its catchy tunes, period dances (including the inevitable Charleston) and winning sense of humor, "The Boy Friend" is a sparkling, tongue-in-cheek 1920's romp in the spirit of "No, No, Nanette."


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Tickets to ERNIE at Wharton Center Now on Sale
by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2016


Following a sell-out engagement last August, Wharton Center is proud to announce the return of Ernie - The Play to kick off the 2016-2017 season. Ernie - The Play is the smash-hit play about the 'Voice of Summer,' Ernie Harwell, and recounts the life of the beloved Tigers announcer. Tickets for Ernie - The Play are available now at Wharton Center's official ticketing outlets: online at whartoncenter.com, at the Auto-Owners Insurance Ticket Office at Wharton Center, or by calling 1-800-WHARTON.

ERNIE - THE PLAY to Return to Wharton Center This Month
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2016


Following a sellout engagement last August, Wharton Center is proud to announce the return of Ernie - The Play to kick off the 2016-2017 season. Ernie - The Play is the smash-hit play about the 'Voice of Summer,' Ernie Harwell, and recounts the life of the beloved Tigers announcer.

Tickets to ERNIE at Wharton Center Now on Sale
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2016


Following a sell-out engagement last August, Wharton Center is proud to announce the return of Ernie - The Play to kick off the 2016-2017 season. Ernie - The Play is the smash-hit play about the 'Voice of Summer,' Ernie Harwell, and recounts the life of the beloved Tigers announcer. Tickets for Ernie - The Play are available now at Wharton Center's official ticketing outlets: online at whartoncenter.com, at the Auto-Owners Insurance Ticket Office at Wharton Center, or by calling 1-800-WHARTON.

ERNIE - THE PLAY to Return to Wharton Center This Month
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2016


Following a sellout engagement last August, Wharton Center is proud to announce the return of Ernie - The Play to kick off the 2016-2017 season. Ernie - The Play is the smash-hit play about the 'Voice of Summer,' Ernie Harwell, and recounts the life of the beloved Tigers announcer.

Broadway, Cabaret, Jazz and More Coming to The Smith Center This Season
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2016


The Smith Center is ushering in a dazzling fall-winter lineup featuring the world's favorite Tony Award-winning Broadway musicals, seasonal concerts and world-renowned shows.

Tickets to ERNIE at Wharton Center Now on Sale
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 1, 2016


Following a sell-out engagement last August, Wharton Center is proud to announce the return of Ernie - The Play to kick off the 2016-2017 season. Ernie - The Play is the smash-hit play about the 'Voice of Summer,' Ernie Harwell, and recounts the life of the beloved Tigers announcer. Tickets for Ernie - The Play are available now at Wharton Center's official ticketing outlets: online at whartoncenter.com, at the Auto-Owners Insurance Ticket Office at Wharton Center, or by calling 1-800-WHARTON.

Matthew Morrison, Laura Michelle Kelly, David Yazbek and More Set for May at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2016


This May, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. Scroll down for the full lineup!

MADE IN AMERICA & More Among MGM's Latest Limited Edition Releases
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 30, 2016


Bring home the latest wave of classics from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment's Cinema Archives vault and MGM's Limited Edition Collection and rediscover classic film titles spanning 60 years from the 1930s to the 1990s.

freeFall Sets 2016-17 Season: ASSASSINS, END OF THE RAINBOW & More
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 29, 2016


From the first black actor to play Othello on the London stage to an icon of fantasy inspired by a family friend of the author who wouldn't grow up, our 2016/2017 season is peopled by history makers. Some you already know, some you think you know, and a few you've probably never met. A few happened upon notoriety by chance, others fought unbelievable odds to leave their mark on the world, and some committed unspeakable acts to be remembered. Take a seat, and experience everything on offer at Tampa Bay's most award-winning professional theatre.

ERNIE - THE PLAY to Return to Wharton Center This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2016


Following a sell-out engagement last August, Wharton Center is proud to announce the return of ERNIE - THE PLAY to kick off the 2016-2017 season.

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, ASSASSINS, THE JUNGLE BOOK and More Set for Fountain Hills Theater's 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2016


Fountain Hills Theater is proud to announce the 2016-17 Season for its Mainstage, Mainstage Too! and Youth stages as well as our Sizzlin' Summer Show.

Nashville Theater Calendar 2/15/16
by Jeffrey Ellis - Feb 15, 2016


Sometimes it seems there is so much theater happening that it's difficult to keep track of it all. From personal experience, despite all the datebooks, smart phones, tablets, desktop computers and laptops...it's hard to keep everything straight in this wacky business of the show.

Nashville Theater Calendar 2/8/16
by Jeffrey Ellis - Feb 8, 2016


Sometimes it seems there is so much theater happening that it's difficult to keep track of it all. From personal experience, despite all the datebooks, smart phones, tablets, desktop computers and laptops...it's hard to keep everything straight in this wacky business of the show.

Christian Conn and More Lead THE METROMANIACS, Beginning Tonight at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2016


The Old Globe presents the West Coast premiere of THE METROMANIACS by supremely clever playwright David Ives (All in the Timing, Time Flies). This uproarious new 'translaptation' of a classic French farce, Alexis Piron's La Metromanie, will be directed by one of America's most renowned stage directors, Michael Kahn, presented in association with Shakespeare Theatre Company.

Christian Conn Leads Michael Kahn-Helmed THE METROMANIACS at The Old Globe Beginning Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2016


The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for the West Coast premiere of THE METROMANIACS by supremely clever playwright David Ives (All in the Timing, Time Flies). This uproarious new 'translaptation' of a classic French farce, Alexis Piron's La Metromanie, will be directed by one of America's most renowned stage directors, Michael Kahn, presented in association with Shakespeare Theatre Company.

72 Stories Take Spotlight in Sundance Film Festival's 2016 Short Film Program, Starting Today
by TV News Desk - Jan 21, 2016


Sundance Institute presents 72 short films that will leave a lasting impact on audiences long after the lights go up at their screenings at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, today, January 21-31 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Sundance and Ogden, Utah.

Pandora Productions to Present THE BOYS IN THE BAND
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 15, 2015


 Pandora Productions continues the 2015-2016 season with an oldie but a goodie. Mart Crowley's The Boys in the Band is the quintessential 'gay' play, breaking down boundaries and exploring new topics in its Off-Broadway run of over 1000 performances in the Spring of 1968. Before Boys, gay men were 'fops' and 'dandies' but this play changed it all. Since it was on stage a full year prior to Stonewall, Boys proved to be quite prescient in retrospect. Some historians have said that the play's production in advance of Stonewall set the stage for the events that unfolded there, gays would no longer be kept in the closet. The dark comic play explores issues of self-loathing, internalized homophobia, racial biases and more.

Christian Conn and More to Lead Michael Kahn-Helmed THE METROMANIACS at The Old Globe; Cast Set!
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2015


The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for the West Coast premiere of THE METROMANIACS by supremely clever playwright David Ives (All in the Timing, Time Flies). This uproarious new 'translaptation' of a classic French farce, Alexis Piron's La Metromanie, will be directed by one of America's most renowned stage directors, Michael Kahn, presented in association with Shakespeare Theatre Company.

72 Stories to Take Spotlight in Sundance Film Festival's 2016 Short Film Program
by TV News Desk - Dec 8, 2015


Sundance Institute announced today its full lineup of 72 short films that will leave a lasting impact on audiences long after the lights go up at their screenings at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, January 21-31 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Sundance and Ogden, Utah.

West-End Transfers, Comedians, Circus Set for Spring 2016 Season at Sutton Theatres
by BWW News Desk - Nov 24, 2015


After an exciting first season, Sutton Theatres is proud to announce its spring 2016 season of West End transfers, high profile comedians and new circus work alongside local community pieces.

BWW Reviews: ZERO HOUR at Elite Theatre Company
by Cary Ginell - Aug 28, 2015


ERNIE Opens Wharton Center's 2015 Season Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 19, 2015


To celebrate the Detroit Tigers opening of the 2015 season, Wharton Center is thrilled to announce the play ERNIE by Michigan's own award-winning author, Mitch Albom, as the opening show of its 2015-2016 season. ERNIE is the smash hit play about the 'Voice of Summer,' Ernie Harwell, and recounts the life of the beloved Tigers announcer.

The Music Hall Sets Screening Details for September
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 14, 2015


The Music Hall continues its tradition of offering a variety of outstanding cinema this month, all being shown at either the splendidly restored Historic Theater on Chestnut Street or at the chic Loft on Congress Street, both acclaimed for their architectural design.

BWW Interview: Micky Dolenz Talks Upcoming Show, A MONKEES Musical & Much More!
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 15, 2015


Today, BWW speaks exclusively to Micky Dolenz about the upcoming show, his fondest memories of THE MONKEES television show, and what he thinks of the idea of a MONKEES-themed musical on Broadway! 

ERNIE to Open Wharton Center's 2015 Season This August
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2015


To celebrate the Detroit Tigers opening of the 2015 season, Wharton Center is thrilled to announce the play ERNIE by Michigan's own award-winning author, Mitch Albom, as the opening show of its 2015-2016 season. ERNIE is the smash hit play about the 'Voice of Summer,' Ernie Harwell, and recounts the life of the beloved Tigers announcer.

Other Productions of The Boy Friend

1953   London Fringe Original London Production
London Fringe
1953   London Fringe London Production
London Fringe
1954   West End West End Transfer
West End
1954   Broadway Broadway Production
Broadway
1955   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1958   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1967   West End London Revival
West End
1968   Australia Australian Revival
Australia
1970   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1984   West End London Revival
West End
2003   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
2005   Regional (US) Goodspeed Revival
Regional (US)
2006   West End Open Air Theatre Revival
West End
2007   Off-Broadway Musicals Tonight! Concert
Off-Broadway
2019   West End Menier Chocolate Factory's West End Revival
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