On the Town 1997 - Articles Page 23

Ages: 6+
Opened: August 1, 1997
Closing: August 31, 1997

On the Town - 1997 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Delacorte Theatre
81st and Central Park New York, NY 10024

On the Town bursts onto the stage with infectious energy, celebrating the carefree spirit of three sailors on a 24-hour shore leave in New York City. Following Gabey, Chip, and Ozzie, the musical captures the electric atmosphere of a bustling wartime metropolis. Yearning for romance and adventure, they set out to explore the city's hidden gems and find love before their leave ends.



Packed with iconic songs like "New York, New York" and "Lonely Boy," the show follows their whirlwind escapades. Gabey falls head-over-heels for Ivy, a beautiful cab driver, while Chip seeks a connection with a picture-perfect woman he sees on a billboard. Ozzie, the shy one of the bunch, finds his confidence with a group of anthropological museum workers. With playful dances, witty lyrics, and a lively score, On the Town is a delightful ode to youthful optimism, the magic of New York City, and the fleeting joys of a romantic adventure.

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On the Town - 1997 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 23

David Finckel, Wu Han Perform At The Millard Auditorium
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2010


David Finckel, cello, and Wu Han, piano, will perform the third concert of The Richard P. Garmany Chamber Music Series on Thursday, February 11, at 7:30 PM in Millard Auditorium, on the University of Hartford campus.

Kaufman Center Presents THE VOLUPTUOUS MUSE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 8, 2010


On Tuesday and Thursday, February 16 and 18 at 8 PM, Kaufman Center and New York Festival of Song (NYFOS, www.nyfos.org) present The Voluptuous Muse, a celebration of the lush tonality and decadent Romanticism of late 19th- and early 20th- century song.

David Finckel, Wu Han Perform At The Millard Auditorium
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 5, 2010


David Finckel, cello, and Wu Han, piano, will perform the third concert of The Richard P. Garmany Chamber Music Series on Thursday, February 11, at 7:30 PM in Millard Auditorium, on the University of Hartford campus.

CHICAGO Closes at The PlayhouseSquare Stage January 24
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2010


CHICAGO is BACK IN TOWN and its PURE ENTERTAINMENT! Now celebrating 13 glorious years of girls, glitz and glamour on the Great White Way, the record-breaking smash hit musical CHICAGO is now the seventh longest-running production in Broadway history ... and shows no sign of ever slowing down!

Museum of the Moving Image Offers President's Week Screenings Of A TOWN CALLED PANIC
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 20, 2010


Museum of the Moving Image will be a lively destination for film lovers and families during the President's Week holiday period.

Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota Presents Pilobolus 2/12, 2/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 19, 2010


Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota presents Pilobolus, the provocative dance company of today's art world, with adult programming on Friday, Feb 12 and a family-friendly version on Saturday, Feb 13.

New York Festival of Song Presents KILLER B's 1/13 At The Peter Jay Sharp Theater
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2010


New York Festival of Song (NYFOS, www.nyfos.org), who 'redefined the song recital with daring and dramatic programming' (The New Yorker), presents its fifth annual program with the Department of Vocal Arts at The Juilliard School on Wednesday January 13, 2010 at 8 PM, Killer B's-American Song From Amy Beach to the Beach Boys.

Kaufman Center and New York Festival of Song Present THE VOLUPTUOUS MUSE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 12, 2010


On Tuesday and Thursday, February 16 and 18 at 8 PM, Kaufman Center and New York Festival of Song (NYFOS, www.nyfos.org) present The Voluptuous Muse, a celebration of the lush tonality and decadent Romanticism of late 19th- and early 20th- century song.

CHICAGO National Tour Lands On The PlayhouseSquare Stage 1/12-24/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2010


CHICAGO is BACK IN TOWN and its PURE ENTERTAINMENT! Now celebrating 13 glorious years of girls, glitz and glamour on the Great White Way, the record-breaking smash hit musical CHICAGO is now the seventh longest-running production in Broadway history ... and shows no sign of ever slowing down!

Andrew Lloyd Webber Begins Search for THE WIZARD OF OZ's 'Dorothy'
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 11, 2010


Auditions began this weekend for the next star of the West End, as Andrew Lloyd Webber launched his search for the next Dorothy in his upcoming production of the Wizard of Oz. The lucky leading lady will be selected over the course of a several week 'audition' process on the BBC1 reality television show Over the Rainbow. Webber's official website reveals that hundreds of potential candidates headed to the Glasgow town of Hampden to be among the first to audition.

New York Festival of Song Presents The Killer B's at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 4, 2010


New York Festival of Song (NYFOS, www.nyfos.org), who 'redefined the song recital with daring and dramatic programming' (The New Yorker), presents its fifth annual program with the Department of Vocal Arts at The Juilliard School on Wednesday January 13, 2010 at 8 PM, Killer B's-American Song From Amy Beach to the Beach Boys.

CHICAGO National Tour Lands On The PlayhouseSquare Stage 1/12-24/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 7, 2009


CHICAGO is BACK IN TOWN and its PURE ENTERTAINMENT! Now celebrating 13 glorious years of girls, glitz and glamour on the Great White Way, the record-breaking smash hit musical CHICAGO is now the seventh longest-running production in Broadway history ... and shows no sign of ever slowing down!

New York Festival of Song Presents KILLER B's 1/13 At The Peter Jay Sharp Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 7, 2009


New York Festival of Song (NYFOS, www.nyfos.org), who 'redefined the song recital with daring and dramatic programming' (The New Yorker), presents its fifth annual program with the Department of Vocal Arts at The Juilliard School on Wednesday January 13, 2010 at 8 PM, Killer B's-American Song From Amy Beach to the Beach Boys.

Pacino to Star in MERCHANT OF VENICE; Ferguson, Martin, Rabe, Santiago-Hudson & Wright Join Shakespeare in Park Rep
by Robert Diamond - Dec 7, 2009


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced early casting for the 2010 Shakespeare in the Park summer season. Daniel Sullivan will direct THE MERCHANT OF VENICE in rotating rep with THE WINTER'S TALE, directed by Michael Greif. The repertory company will feature Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Solanio/Young Shepherd); Jesse L. Martin (Gratiano/Polixenes); Al Pacino (Shylock); Lily Rabe (Portia/First Gentlewoman); Ruben Santiago-Hudson as (Prince of Morocco/Leontes); and Max Wright (Old Gobbo/Old Shepherd).

Tony Award Winning Musical CHICAGO Comes to the Fox Theatre Jan 1st
by Chris Gibson - Nov 23, 2009


Now celebrating 13 glorious years of girls, glitz and glamour on the Great White Way, the record-breaking smash hit musical CHICAGO is now the seventh longest-running production in Broadway history ... and shows no sign of ever slowing down! CHICAGO returns to the Fabulous Fox Theatre for 5 performances only, January 1-3, 2010.

The Huntington Theatre Co Presents Maureen McGivern's A LONG AND WINDING ROAD 10/9-11/15
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2009


The Huntington Theatre Company continues its 28th season - a season of American Stories - with Grammy Award winner, Broadway star, and pop icon Maureen McGovern's world premiere musical memoir A Long and Winding Road, conceived and written by Philip Himberg and Maureen McGovern and presented in cooperation with Arena Stage.

South African Performance Artist and Satirist Pieter-Dirk Uys Comes To The LA Stage 10/2-19
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2009


South African performance artist and satirist Pieter-Dirk Uys (pronounced Ace) is coming to Los Angeles October 2-19, 2009 for a short-term residency at the Art | Global Health Center at UCLA in the Department of World Arts and Cultures.

Firehouse Theatre Project Presents Neil LaBute's THIS IS HOW IT GOES, 10/29 - 11/21
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 15, 2009


Firehouse Theatre Project will present Neil LaBute's THIS IS HOW IT GOES from October 29th to November 21st.

The Huntington Theatre Co Presents Maureen McGivern's A LONG AND WINDING ROAD 10/9-11/15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2009


The Huntington Theatre Company continues its 28th season - a season of American Stories - with Grammy Award winner, Broadway star, and pop icon Maureen McGovern's world premiere musical memoir A Long and Winding Road, conceived and written by Philip Himberg and Maureen McGovern and presented in cooperation with Arena Stage.

SAMMY Opens At The Old Globe, 10/2
by Eddie Varley - Oct 2, 2009


SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?

SAMMY Gears Up For Opening At The Old Globe, 10/2
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2009


SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?

South African Performance Artist and Satirist Pieter-Dirk Uys Comes To The LA Stage 10/2-19
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2009


South African performance artist and satirist Pieter-Dirk Uys (pronounced Ace) is coming to Los Angeles October 2-19, 2009 for a short-term residency at the Art | Global Health Center at UCLA in the Department of World Arts and Cultures.

Cook, Williams, Kritzer and Arden Will Sing SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM for Roundabout Broadway Premiere
by Eddie Varley - Oct 1, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is proud to have Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine return to Studio 54 with Sondheim on Sondheim, a new original Broadway musical starring Barbara Cook, Vanessa Williams, Michael Arden & Leslie Kritzer. Music & lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim, conceived & directed by James Lapine. Sondheim on Sondheim will begin previews on March 19th, 2010 and open officially April 22nd, 2010 at Studio 54 on Broadway (254 West 54th Street). This will be a limited engagement through Sunday, June 13th, 2010.

SAMMY Gears Up For Opening At The Old Globe, 10/2
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 29, 2009


SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?

The Huntington Theatre Co Presents Maureen McGivern's A LONG AND WINDING ROAD 10/9-11/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 23, 2009


The Huntington Theatre Company continues its 28th season - a season of American Stories - with Grammy Award winner, Broadway star, and pop icon Maureen McGovern's world premiere musical memoir A Long and Winding Road, conceived and written by Philip Himberg and Maureen McGovern and presented in cooperation with Arena Stage.

Other Productions of On the Town

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

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1998 Obie Awards Performance Mary Testa
1998 Obie Awards Performance Lea DeLaria

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