They're Playing Our Song Tour 1979 - Articles Page 10

Opened: December 11, 1979
Closing: unknown

They're Playing Our Song - 1979 - US Tour History , Info & More

Featuring book by Neil Simon, "They're Playing Our Song" follows the on-again, off-again romance of one very despondent composer and one very ditzy lyricist, as they try to create their own unique love song. Based on the real-life love affair of the show's composer, Marvin Hamlisch, and the show's lyricist, Carole Bayer-Sager, "They're Playing Our Song," ran 1,082 performances on Broadway.



After Sager and Hamlisch scored an international hit with "Nobody Does It Better" (the theme song from "The Spy Who Loved Me"), they began to work on a new musical based on some surprising subject matter -- their own romantic life -- with the most successful and popular playwright of the era, Neil Simon. They came up with an unusual, new form for a Broadway musical: a chamber musical with two main characters supported by a three-person Greek Chorus.



"They're Playing Our Song" had its world premiere as part of the Center Theatre Group series at the Ahmanson Theatre of the Music Center. It starred comic Robert Klein and Lucie Arnaz, who made her Broadway debut in the role and went on to star in Reprise's inaugural season's "Wonderful Town" in 1997.



Carole Bayer Sager has written the lyrics for "Don't Cry Out Loud," "Everything Old is New Again," "Come in From the Rain," "Heartbreaker," and "That's What Friends Are For," and has collaborated with Neil Diamond, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Peter Allen, Michael McDonald, and Burt Bacharach. In 1977 she was romantically involved with Marvin Hamlisch. Hamlisch followed winning three Academy Awards in 1973 for "The Way We Were" and the score of "The Sting", with the score for "A Chorus Line" which won nine 1975 Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Score for Hamlisch and lyricist Edward Kleban.

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North Coast Rep Presents San Diego Premiere of Steve Martin's Adaptation of THE UNDERPANTS, Now thru 9/30
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2012


North Coast Repertory Theatre presents a San Diego premiere of The Underpants, adapted by Steve Martin and written by Carl Sternheim. The show begins previews tonight, September 5th through 7th and continues September 8 through 30, 2012.

North Coast Rep Presents San Diego Premiere of Steve Martin's Adaptation of THE UNDERPANTS, 9/5-10/7
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2012


North Coast Repertory Theatre presents a San Diego premiere of The Underpants, adapted by Steve Martin and written by Carl Sternheim. The show begins previews September 5-7 and continues September 8 through October 7, 2012.

STAGE TUBE: Remembering Marvin Hamlisch
by BWW Special Coverage - Aug 7, 2012


Hamlisch, one of only eleven EGOT winners in the history of the entertainment industry, was awarded three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys, a Tony and three Golden Globe awards for his work. On Broadway, he wrote the music for A Chorus Line - which received the Pulitzer Prize - as well as They're Playing Our Song, The Goodbye Girl and Sweet Smell of Success.

Kelrik Productions Presents GREASE, 6/22-7/8
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2012


Rydell High visits San Luis Obispo as Kelrik Productions presents the 1950's musical, Grease. This gritty musical is packed with explosive energy, vibrant 1950's pop culture and all those unforgettable songs including Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted, Greased Lightnin', Beauty School Dropout, We Go Together and many more! Come see the 'Burger Palace Boys' and 'Pink Ladies' sing and dance their way across way across the stage of Unity June 22 - July 8.

Kelrik Productions Presents GREASE, Now thru 7/8
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2012


Rydell High visits San Luis Obispo as Kelrik Productions presents the 1950's musical, Grease. This gritty musical is packed with explosive energy, vibrant 1950's pop culture and all those unforgettable songs including Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted, Greased Lightnin', Beauty School Dropout, We Go Together and many more! Come see the 'Burger Palace Boys' and 'Pink Ladies' sing and dance their way across way across the stage of Unity tonight, June 22 - July 8.

Kelrik Productions Presents GREASE, 6/22-7/8
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2012


Rydell High visits San Luis Obispo as Kelrik Productions presents the 1950's musical, Grease. This gritty musical is packed with explosive energy, vibrant 1950's pop culture and all those unforgettable songs including Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted, Greased Lightnin', Beauty School Dropout, We Go Together and many more! Come see the 'Burger Palace Boys' and 'Pink Ladies' sing and dance their way across way across the stage of Unity June 22 - July 8.

Richard H. Blake, Debra Monk, et al. Set for IF IT ONLY EVEN RUNS A MINUTE 10 Tonight, 6/17
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2012


If It Only Even Runs A Minute 10 is the tenth edition of this series of rare songs, behind-the-scenes tales, and inspiring photos from Broadway musicals that may not have been fully appreciated the first time around. The show features performances and stories from original cast members and writers of several of the featured shows. This is an essential concert for musical theatre nerds.

Celebrate Brooklyn! Performing Arts Festival Kicks Off Today, 6/5
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2012


Celebrate Brooklyn! previously announced its lineup for this year, which begins today, June 5 with a free concert by reggae icon Jimmy Cliff.

Zooey Deschanel to Lead Broadway-Bound COAL MINER'S DAUGHTER as Loretta Lynn
by Kelsey Denette - May 11, 2012


In 1976, Coal Miner's Daughter, country star Loretta Lynn's autobiography (written with journalist George Vecsey) became a New York Times Bestseller; in 1980 the book was made into an Academy Award-winning film starring Sissy Spacek and Tommy Lee Jones. Now, it's headed for Broadway, with actress Zooey Deschanel playing Loretta Lynn.

Celebrate Brooklyn! Performing Arts Festival Announces Line-Up Beginning June 5 - 32 Shows Including SLOW FADE TO BLACK
by James T Harding - May 9, 2012


Celebrate Brooklyn! today announced its lineup for this year, which begins June 5 with a free concert by reggae icon Jimmy Cliff.

SWEENEY TODD Opens 'After Dark' at Kelrik Productions, 5/18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2012


Sweeney Todd, the Tony Award-winning musical, sails into Unity May 18 to June 2, 2012. Based on a version of Sweeney Todd by Christopher Bond, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler, it's a tragicomic tale of murder, mayhem, and meat pies.

Review Roundup: EVITA Returns to Broadway Starring Ricky Martin, Elena Roger & Michael Cerveris - All the Reviews!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 5, 2012


EVITA opened tonight, April 5, back on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre! The company of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's landmark musical is led by Ricky Martin as Che, Elena Roger in her Broadway debut as Eva Perón and Michael Cerveris as Juan Perón, along with Max von Essen as Migaldi and Rachel Potter as the Mistress. Did she charm the critics? Let's find out...

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 2/11- THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 11, 2012


Today in 1979, They're Plaing Our Song opened at the Imperial Theatre, where it ran for 1082 performances. With a book by Neil Simon, lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager, and music by Marvin Hamlisch, the musical is based on the real-life relationship of Hamlisch and Sager- a wisecracking composer finds a new, offbeat lyricist, but initially the match is not one made in heaven. The two undergo a series of trials and overcome a number of hurdles before finding true love by the final curtain. They're Playing Our Song is essentially a two-character show. Vernon and Sonia are the sole characters on stage; each character has a three-person Greek chorus acting as their inner voices, and there are no big production numbers.

BWW's BEST OF 2011 Video Flashback - The Top 50!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 27, 2011


2012 is quickly approaching, and in celebration of the new year, BroadwayWorld will celebrate 2011 with lists of our biggest features of the year! Below are BroadwayWorld.com's most popular videos from 2011 (in no particular order)! Catch up below on anything that you might have missed from the past year on BroadwayWorld.com!

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Daniel Cooney of 'Bonnie & Clyde'
by Adrienne Onofri - Dec 22, 2011


He's a new dad but an old hand at Broadway ensemble work as well as principal roles on other stages.

STG Announces Upcoming Events
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 5, 2011


Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces the following concerts going on sale this week.

The Colony Theater Presents TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2011


The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the fourth production of its 37th season of shows - the Los Angeles Premiere of TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT, written by Graham Greene, adapted for the stage by Giles Havergal, and directed by David Dean Bottrell.

The Colony Theater Presents TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 7, 2011


The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the fourth production of its 37th season of shows - the Los Angeles Premiere of TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT, written by Graham Greene, adapted for the stage by Giles Havergal, and directed by David Dean Bottrell.

Stephanie J. Block Begins Performances in ANYTHING GOES Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2011


As previously reported, Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that Stephanie J. Block will join the Tony Award winning company of Anything Goes performing the role of 'Reno Sweeney' while Sutton Foster is filming the television pilot, Bunheads, for 3 weeks in November. Specific dates have been announced today and Block will officially be stepping into the role November 4 through November 22.

Stephanie J. Block Officially Takes Over for Sutton Foster in ANYTHING GOES Nov. 4 - Nov. 22
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 31, 2011


As previously reported, Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that Stephanie J. Block will join the Tony Award winning company of Anything Goes performing the role of 'Reno Sweeney' while Sutton Foster is filming the television pilot, Bunheads, for 3 weeks in November. Specific dates have been announced today and Block will officially be stepping into the role November 4 through November 22.

Sutton Foster Takes ANYTHING GOES Hiatus in Nov. for TV Pilot; Stephanie J. Block Steps in
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 19, 2011


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced Stephanie J. Block will join the Tony Award winning company of Anything Goes performing the role of 'Reno Sweeney' while Sutton Foster is filming a television pilot for 2-3 weeks in November. Specific performance dates will be announced shortly on www.anythinggoesonbroadway.com.

The Colony Theater Presents TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 12, 2011


The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the fourth production of its 37th season of shows - the Los Angeles Premiere of TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT, written by Graham Greene, adapted for the stage by Giles Havergal, and directed by David Dean Bottrell.

Harris Theater Announces Fall 2011 Events
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2011


The Harris Theater for Music and Dance launches its eighth season this Fall 2011 with an exciting and eclectic collection of culturally diverse programs featuring some of the world's greatest musicians, dance companies, and artistic visionaries, as well as an exciting selection of performances by the city's most acclaimed music and dance institutions.

Harris Theater Announces Fall 2011 Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 16, 2011


The Harris Theater for Music and Dance launches its eighth season this Fall 2011 with an exciting and eclectic collection of culturally diverse programs featuring some of the world's greatest musicians, dance companies, and artistic visionaries, as well as an exciting selection of performances by the city's most acclaimed music and dance institutions.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for August 10th, 2011
by Paul W. Thompson - Aug 10, 2011


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to New York. 'West Side Story' on stage and screen, Darren Criss of 'Glee' in 3D, Amy & Freddy, another 'Evita,' 'Schoolhouse Rock Live!,' Jessie Mueller on Broadway and more....

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1979   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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1979   US Tour 1st National Tour
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1980   West End London Production
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1981   US Tour 2nd National Tour
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1986   Off-Off-Broadway Equity Library Theatre Revival
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