The Boy Friend Revival 2006 - Articles Page 14

Ages: 12+
Opened: July 18, 2006
Closing: September 09, 2006

The Boy Friend - 2006 - West End History , Info & More

Open Air Theatre
The Regent's Park, Inner Cir, London NW1 4NU, United Kingdom London

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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The Boy Friend - 2006 - West End Articles Page 14

THE KITE RUNNER Comes To The Cleveland Playhouse 10/15-11/7
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2010


Based on the acclaimed novel that spent over five years on The New York Times bestseller list, this topical and touching story of friendship, family, and redemption is now brought to the stage.

Open Stage Presents [title of show], 10/8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2010


[title of show] is coming to Open Stage of Harrisburg October 8th to November 6th. The Obie Award-winning, Tony-nominated Broadway cult hit [title of show] is the story of four wacky friends creating a musical about four wacky friends creating a musical about four wacky friends creating a musical.

Bryggman, McGrath And More Lead ATC's THE COLLECTION & A KIND OF ALASKA
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 7, 2010


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce that Atlantic Theater Company members Larry Bryggman and Matt McGrath and guest artists Lisa Emery, Rebecca Henderson and Darren Pettie will star in its first main stage production of the 2010-2011 season, THE COLLECTION & A KIND OF ALASKA: TWO PLAYS BY HAROLD PINTER, directed by Atlantic founding member Karen Kohlhaas.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Denise Summerford of Primary Stages' 'In Transit'
by Adrienne Onofri - Oct 5, 2010


Denise--who's always in pop/rock musicals, whether on B'way, tour or regionally--costars in the new a cappella show.

THE KITE RUNNER Comes To The Cleveland Playhouse 10/15-11/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 1, 2010


Based on the acclaimed novel that spent over five years on The New York Times bestseller list, this topical and touching story of friendship, family, and redemption is now brought to the stage.

Victory Gardens Presents AT HOME AT THE ZOO 10/1-31
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2010


Victory Gardens opens its 2010/11 Season with Edward Albee's At Home At The Zoo directed by Artistic Director Dennis Za?ek. The production runs October 1 - October 31, 2010 at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park. The Press Opening is Monday, October 11, 2010, at 7:30 pm.

Victory Gardens Presents AT HOME AT THE ZOO 10/1-31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2010


Victory Gardens opens its 2010/11 Season with Edward Albee's At Home At The Zoo directed by Artistic Director Dennis Za?ek. The production runs October 1 - October 31, 2010 at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park. The Press Opening is Monday, October 11, 2010, at 7:30 pm.

Victory Gardens Presents AT HOME AT THE ZOO 10/1-31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2010


Victory Gardens opens its 2010/11 Season with Edward Albee's At Home At The Zoo directed by Artistic Director Dennis Za?ek. The production runs October 1 - October 31, 2010 at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park. The Press Opening is Monday, October 11, 2010, at 7:30 pm.

Sony Centre For The Performing Arts Begins 50th Anniversary Season, 10/1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2010


Dan Brambilla, CEO of the Sony Centre For The Performing Arts, proudly announced details of the 2010-2011 season today. Following two years of renovations and restorations the Sony Centre For The Performing Arts will re-open its doors on Friday, October 1, 2010, exactly fifty years to the date of the first opening night performance, October 1, 1960.

Victory Gardens Presents AT HOME AT THE ZOO 10/1-31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2010


Victory Gardens opens its 2010/11 Season with Edward Albee's At Home At The Zoo directed by Artistic Director Dennis Za?ek. The production runs October 1 - October 31, 2010 at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park. The Press Opening is Monday, October 11, 2010, at 7:30 pm.

Open Stage Presents [title of show], 10/8
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 28, 2010


[title of show] is coming to Open Stage of Harrisburg October 8th to November 6th. The Obie Award-winning, Tony-nominated Broadway cult hit [title of show] is the story of four wacky friends creating a musical about four wacky friends creating a musical about four wacky friends creating a musical.

Victory Gardens Presents AT HOME AT THE ZOO 10/1-31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 15, 2010


Victory Gardens opens its 2010/11 Season with Edward Albee's At Home At The Zoo directed by Artistic Director Dennis Za?ek. The production runs October 1 - October 31, 2010 at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park. The Press Opening is Monday, October 11, 2010, at 7:30 pm.

THE DRAWER BOY Closes in London 9/4
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2010


Snapdragon in association with Neil McPherson at the Finborough Theatre present The London Premiere of The Drawer Boy by Michael Healey. Directed by Eleanor Rhode. Cast includes: Kenneth Bryans. Neil McCaul. Simon Lee Phillips.

Victory Gardens Presents AT HOME AT THE ZOO 10/1-31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 18, 2010


Victory Gardens opens its 2010/11 Season with Edward Albee's At Home At The Zoo directed by Artistic Director Dennis Za?ek. The production runs October 1 - October 31, 2010 at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park. The Press Opening is Monday, October 11, 2010, at 7:30 pm.

THE DRAWER BOY Makes Its London Premiere, 8/10
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2010


Snapdragon in association with Neil McPherson at the Finborough Theatre present The London Premiere of The Drawer Boy by Michael Healey. Directed by Eleanor Rhode. Cast includes: Kenneth Bryans. Neil McCaul. Simon Lee Phillips.

Neil Patrick Harris to Produce ACCOMPLICE at Menier this Fall; Full Autumn/Winter Schedule Announced
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 4, 2010


The Menier Chocolate Factory announces its Autumn/Winter 2010 season beginning with the European premiere of Accomplice - part game, part theatre, part tour around the streets of SE1. Accomplice is followed by Jonathan Munby's production of Caryl Churchill's A Number starring Timothy and Samuel West, and Ken Hill's The Invisible Man directed by Ian Talbot.

REASONS TO BE PRETTY Ends At The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2010


The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis announces the Midwest Premiere of Neil LaBute's bristling comedy Reasons to be Pretty. The play starts Thursday, July 8 and runs through August 1, 2010 on the Mainstage at the Phoenix Theatre in Indianapolis. The production is sponsored by Indianapolis Power & Light Company.

Del Shores to Direct JD3atrical's YELLOW, 6/11-7/25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2010


JD3atrical Productions presents Del Shores first new play in over seven years, the world premiere of YELLOW, written and directed by Del Shores (The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife, Southern Baptist Sissies, Sordid Lives) and produced by Louise Beard, Emerson Collins, Jason Dottley and Del Shores.

State of the Arts Summer Theatre Closes DROWSY CHAPERONE 7/22
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2010


Summer Theatre Premieres The Drowsy Chaperone for 2010 Season Closer

State of the Arts Summer Theatre Opens DROWSY CHAPERONE 7/16-22
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2010


Summer Theatre Premieres The Drowsy Chaperone for 2010 Season Closer

JAPAN CUTS Festival of Contemporary Japanese Cinema Begins 7/16
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2010


Japan Society's fourth annual JAPAN CUTS Festival of Contemporary Japanese Cinema screens 25 feature films--the most in the festival's history and the largest showcase of contemporary Japanese cinema globally this year.

State of the Arts Summer Theatre Opens DROWSY CHAPERONE 7/16-22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 12, 2010


Summer Theatre Premieres The Drowsy Chaperone for 2010 Season Closer

THE DRAWER BOY Makes Its London Premiere 8/10-9/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 9, 2010


Snapdragon in association with Neil McPherson at the Finborough Theatre present The London Premiere of The Drawer Boy by Michael Healey. Directed by Eleanor Rhode. Cast includes: Kenneth Bryans. Neil McCaul. Simon Lee Phillips.

REASONS TO BE PRETTY Plays The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis 7/8-8/1
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2010


The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis announces the Midwest Premiere of Neil LaBute's bristling comedy Reasons to be Pretty. The play starts Thursday, July 8 and runs through August 1, 2010 on the Mainstage at the Phoenix Theatre in Indianapolis. The production is sponsored by Indianapolis Power & Light Company.

Penn Shakes. Fest Closes THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, 7/3
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2010


The Irish play that led to riots in the streets of Dublin when it debuted 103 years ago and became a comic masterpiece, The Playboy of the Western World, opens the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 19th season. With previews June 16 and 17, the play opens June 18 in the Schubert Theatre and continues through July 3.

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
West End

The Boy Friend - 2006 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2007 Olivier Awards Best Performance In A Supporting Role In A Musical Summer Strallen
2007 Olivier Awards Best Theatre Choreographer Bill Deamer

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