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Opened: December 28, 1944

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Review Roundup: GIGI Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - Apr 8, 2015


Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, celebrates its opening tonight, April 8, at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street). Let's see what the critics had to say...

GIGI, Starring Vanessa Hudgens, Opens Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2015


Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, celebrates its opening tonight, April 8, at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street).

Vanessa Hudgens Set to Perform with Cast of GIGI on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL Tomorrow!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 31, 2015


Vanessa Hudgens will be interviewed and will perform "I Never Want To Go Home Again" with cast members from the new Broadway production of Gigi on "Live with Kelly and Michael" tomorrow, Wednesday, April 1. "Live with Kelly and Michael" airs locally at 9:00 AM (ET) on WABC-TV Channel 7. Check local listings.

Broadway's GIGI to Launch Digital Lottery Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 24, 2015


Beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25 and running through Tuesday, April 7 only, a limited number of tickets for the new Broadway production of Gigi will be sold to winners of a digital lottery drawing. Tickets are $30 and limited to two per person. For details and entrance to the digital lottery, please visit ?gigionbroadway.com/lottery. Winners will be notified by email at 12:30pm on the day of the performance, for evening shows, and at 12:30pm the day before for matinees.

This Just In: Vanessa Hudgens Led GIGI Set for New Cast Recording; Due in June on DMI Records
by Robert Diamond - Mar 21, 2015


This just in! It's just been announced that DMI Records (Tena Clark, Founder and CEO; Kevin Gore, President and COO) will produce the new Broadway Cast Recording of Gigi, the Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe Oscar® and Tony Award-winning musical comedy. The recording will be produced and engineered by six-time Grammy Award winner Frank Filipetti. The cast of Gigi will go into the studio tomorrow, Sunday, March 22 to record the album, which is slated for a June release.

GIGI, Starring Vanessa Hudgens, Begins Performances Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2015


The new Broadway production of Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, begins performances tonight, March 19. The production will open on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street).

GIGI Announces $30 Rush Tickets; Starts Tomorrow on Broadway!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2015


The new Broadway production of Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, begins performances tomorrow night, Thursday, March 19. The production will open on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street).

The Joyce Theatre Presents the U.S. Debut of CENTRE NATIONAL de DANSE CONTEMPORAINE-ANGERS Directed by Robert Swinston, 3/10-15
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2015


The Joyce Theater Foundation, Linda Shelton Executive Director, proudly presents the U.S. debut of Le Centre National de Danse Contemporaine-Angers (CNDC) from March 10 - 15. For this highly anticipated debut, CNDC, under the artistic direction of former Merce Cunningham dancer and prote?ge? Robert Swinston, will perform Event, a compilation of excerpts from pieces choreographed by Cunningham from 1965-1990. Tickets range in price from $10-$49 ($26-$37 for Joyce Theater members), and can be purchased through JoyceCharge online at www.Joyce.org , by calling 212-242-0800, or at The Joyce Theater box office at 175 Eighth Avenue at 19th Street.

DVR Alert: Vanessa Hudgens and the Cast of GIGI to Perform Tomorrow on GMA
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2015


Vanessa Hudgens, Tony Award-winner Victoria Clark, Corey Cott and the cast of the new Broadway production of Gigi will perform "The Night They Invented Champagne" tomorrow, Wednesday, March 11 on ABC's "Good Morning America" during the 8:30-9:00 AM half hour (ET). "Good Morning America" airs locally on WABC-TV Channel 7. Check local listings.

Julie Halston Joins ON THE TOWN This Week; Jackie Hoffman Out With Foot Injury
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2015


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Julie Halston will be taking on Jackie Hoffman's roles in Broadway's On The Town this week, beginning Thursday, March 12.

LITTLE DANCER's Tiler Peck Joins Broadway's ON THE TOWN Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2015


New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck will step into the role of 'Ivy Smith' in the new Broadway revival of On The Town this March for six performances only, while her fellow New York City Ballet principal dancer, and sister-in law, Megan Fairchild is on vacation. Peck will play the role at the following performances: March 3rd at 7pm, March 4th at 2pm and 8pm, March 14th at 2pm and 8pm, and March 15th at 3pm.

Broadway's ON THE TOWN Releases Two-Disc Cast Album Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2015


The new Broadway revival of On The Town was recorded in November 2014 for a two-disc cast album to be released by PS Classics. On The Town, which features a book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, music by Leonard Bernstein, and is based on an idea by Jerome Robbins, is currently running at Broadway's Lyric Theatre (213 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036). The album is out today, March 3, at www.PSClassics.com.

Vanessa Hudgens & the Cast of GIGI Begin Rehearsals for Broadway Run Today
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 2, 2015


The new Broadway production of Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, resumes rehearsals today, Monday, March 2, in New York City.

LITTLE DANCER's Tiler Peck to Join Broadway's ON THE TOWN For Six Shows Next Week
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2015


New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck will step into the role of 'Ivy Smith' in the new Broadway revival of On The Town this March for six performances only, while her fellow New York City Ballet principal dancer, and sister-in law, Megan Fairchild is on vacation. Peck will play the role at the following performances: March 3rd at 7pm, March 4th at 2pm and 8pm, March 14th at 2pm and 8pm, and March 15th at 3pm.

Box Office Opens Today for GIGI at the Neil Simon Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2015


The box office for the new Broadway production of Gigi at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street) will open today, February 23 at 10:00 AM. Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, will begin previews on Thursday, March 19, with opening night on Wednesday, April 8.

Box Office to Open Monday for GIGI at the Neil Simon Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2015


?The box office for the new Broadway production of Gigi at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street) will open Monday, February 23 at 10:00 AM. Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning musical comedy, will begin previews on Thursday, March 19, with opening night on Wednesday, April 8.

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Winner to Join Cast of Broadway's ON THE TOWN
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 18, 2015


The new Broadway revival of On The Town will welcome 'SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE' winner and 'America's Favorite Dancer' Ricky Ubeda to the cast beginning February 27, 2015 for a limited engagement through April 26, 2015.

Photo Flash: Thank Heaven! First Look at Vanessa Hudgens & More in GIGI at the Kennedy Center
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 28, 2015


The new Broadway production of Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning film and stage musical, begins previews at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street) on Thursday, March 19 in advance of a Wednesday, April 8 opening night. The production is currently playing a pre-Broadway engagement in the Eisenhower Theater at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (David M. Rubenstein, chairman, Deborah F. Rutter, president) in Washington, D.C. Previews began on Friday, January 16. Opening night is January 29, and the production runs through February 12. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!

Tickets Go on Sale Today for Broadway's GIGI, Starring Vanessa Hudgens
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2015


Tickets go on sale today, January 23 at 10:00 AM at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at (877) 250-2929 for the new Broadway production of Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning film and stage musical. Gigi will open on Broadway on Wednesday, April 8 at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street). Previews will begin on Thursday, March 19.

Tickets Go on Sale Tomorrow for Broadway's GIGI, Starring Vanessa Hudgens
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2015


Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Friday, January 23 at 10:00 AM at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at (877) 250-2929 for the new Broadway production of Gigi, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's beloved Oscar and Tony Award-winning film and stage musical. Gigi will open on Broadway on Wednesday, April 8 at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street). Previews will begin on Thursday, March 19.

VIDEO: Vanessa Hudgens & Cast of Broadway-Bound GIGI Share Their Excitement on Instagram!
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 15, 2015


Below, Vanessa Hudgens and the cast of GIGI turned to Instagram to share their excitement over the news that they will soon be heading to the Great White Way.

Maureen Lipman and James Dreyfus Star in HARVEY, Opening Next Month at Birmingham Repertory Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 14, 2015


Mary Chase's Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy HARVEY directed by Lindsay Posner, will open at Birmingham Repertory Theatre on 6 February, running until 21 February. First produced on Broadway in 1944 where it ran for four years, this new production stars James Dreyfus as Elwood P. Dowd and Maureen Lipman as his sister, Veta.

Jackie Hoffman and John 'Lypsinka' Epperson in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, THE BLONDE STREAK Premiere Set for Transport Group's 2015 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2015


Transport Group, the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and OBIE Award-winning theatre company, has announced that its 2015 season will include the world premiere musical The Blonde Streak by Dan Lipton and David Rossmer, slated to run July 5 - August 16 at Theatre 79, and a revival of the classic musical Once Upon a Mattress, starring Jackie Hoffman as Princess Winnifred and John 'Lypsinka' Epperson as Queen Aggravain, running November 29 - January 3, 2016 at Abrons Arts Center. Both musicals will be directed by Jack Cummings III.

Broadway's ON THE TOWN Bumps Two-Disc Cast Album Release to March
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2015


The new Broadway revival of On The Town was recorded in November 2014 for a two-disc cast album to be released by PS Classics. After announcing a previous date for January 20, the label's website now lists a March 3 release.

Photo Flashback: A Fond Farewell - Remembering The Stars We Lost in 2014
by Walter McBride - Jan 1, 2015


Broadway fans had plenty of reasons to celebrate this year, with dozens of shows having opened since January, hundreds of actors having made their debuts, and many more having returned to the stage for critically acclaimed performances. Not all news was good though, as we also suffered a loss of an incredible amount of talent. Below, BroadwayWorld sends a fond farewell to those who passed away in 2014.

Other Productions of On the Town

1944   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1959   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1963   West End London Revival
West End
1971   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1992   West End London Concert Revival
West End
1997   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1997   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1998   Broadway Broadway Transfer Production
Broadway
2005   West End English National Opera Production
West End
2005   Los Angeles Reprise! Concert
Los Angeles
2007   West End Return Engagement [ENO Production]
West End
2008   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2014   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2017   West End Regent's Open Air Revival
West End

On the Town - 1944 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1972 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Bernadette Peters
1945 Theatre World Awards Performance Betty Comden

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