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Opened: January 16, 1980
Closing: May 25, 1980

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Based on L'Attaché d'Ambassade by Henri Meilhac

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Opera Singer Evelyn Lear Passes Away at 86
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 2, 2012


Lyric Opera of Chicago joins the rest of the international operatic community in mourning the death of the legendary American soprano Evelyn Lear, whose career was one of the most varied and distinguished of any American singer of her time. She died in Sandy Spring, Maryland, at the age of 86.

MERRIE ENGLAND Opens Tonight at Finborough Theatre, London, May 27
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2012


The Summer Season at the Finborough Theatre continues with rediscoveries of EVENTS WHILE GUARDING THE BOFORS GUN and MERRIE ENGLAND. Commemorating the tenth anniversary of the death of playwright John McGrath, and unseen in a professional production in London since 1966, John McGrath's Events While Guarding The Bofors Gun opens at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre for a limited four-week season from Tuesday, 22 May 2012 directed by Robert Hastie. Merrie England plays at the Finborough Theatre for a limited run of nine Sunday and Monday evening performances and Tuesday matinees, opening tonight, 27 May 2012.

EVENTS WHILE GUARDING THE BOFORS GUN Opens at Finborough Theatre Tonight, May 22
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2012


The Summer Season at the Finborough Theatre continues with rediscoveries of EVENTS WHILE GUARDING THE BOFORS GUN and MERRIE ENGLAND. Commemorating the tenth anniversary of the death of playwright John McGrath, and unseen in a professional production in London since 1966, John McGrath's Events While Guarding The Bofors Gun opens at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre for a limited four-week season from tonight, 22 May 2012 directed by Robert Hastie. Merrie England plays at the Finborough Theatre for a limited run of nine Sunday and Monday evening performances and Tuesday matinees, opening on Sunday, 27 May 2012.

EVENTS WHILE GUARDING THE BORFORS GUN and MERRIE ENGLAND Set for Finborough Theatre, London, this May
by James T Harding - Apr 27, 2012


The Summer Season at the Finborough Theatre continues with rediscoveries of EVENTS WHILE GUARDING THE BOFORS GUN and MERRIE ENGLAND. Commemorating the tenth anniversary of the death of playwright John McGrath, and unseen in a professional production in London since 1966, John McGrath's Events While Guarding The Bofors Gun opens at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre for a limited four-week season from Tuesday, 22 May 2012 directed by Robert Hastie. Merrie England plays at the Finborough Theatre for a limited run of nine Sunday and Monday evening performances and Tuesday matinees, opening on Sunday, 27 May 2012.

SecondStory Repertory's Chicago Closes
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2012


SecondStory Repertory will present Chicago, featuring a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb.

SecondStory Repertory Presents Chicago 2/3-26
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2012


SecondStory Repertory will present Chicago, featuring a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb.

SecondStory Repertory Presents Chicago 2/3-26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 31, 2012


SecondStory Repertory will present Chicago, featuring a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb.

Andrea Bocelli to Make Met Recital Debut 2/13/2011
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2011


Andrea Bocelli will make his solo recital debut at the Metropolitan Opera House on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.

Paloma San Basilio vuelve a los escenarios con "La Viuda Alegre"
by Roberto Rodriguez - Oct 8, 2010


La conocida actriz y cantante Paloma San Basilio volverá al teatro en 2011 para protagonizar 'La Viuda Alegre', versión española del clásico de 1905 'The Merry Widow', con música de Franz Lehár y libreto de Viktor Léon y Leo Stein.

Skylight Opera Theatre Presents Dames at Sea 9/17-10/3
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2010


Dames at Sea is a musical parody of the grand and glorious Busby Berkeley movie musicals of the 1930s.

Skylight Opera Theatre Presents Dames at Sea 9/17-10/3
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2010


Dames at Sea is a musical parody of the grand and glorious Busby Berkeley movie musicals of the 1930s.

Skylight Opera Theatre Presents Dames at Sea 9/17-10/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 27, 2010


Dames at Sea is a musical parody of the grand and glorious Busby Berkeley movie musicals of the 1930s.

Andrea Bocelli to Make Met Recital Debut 2/13/2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 23, 2010


Andrea Bocelli will make his solo recital debut at the Metropolitan Opera House on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.

CT Repertory Theatre's ALL IN THE TIMING Closes 6/20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2010


Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, continues its Nutmeg Summer Series with the David Ives' comedy, All in the Timing, playing June 10 through 20, 2010 in the Nafe Katter Theatre.

Foxworth, Swallow, Roberts Set For 2010 SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2010


Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for the Globe's 2010 Shakespeare Festival performed in repertory in the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre.

Susan Jaffe Named Ballet Mistress At American Ballet Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 11, 2010


Susan Jaffe, a former Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre, has been named Ballet Mistress with the Company. The appointment, effective October 2010, was announced today by Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie.

CRT Presents ALL IN THE TIMING 6/10-20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2010


Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, continues its Nutmeg Summer Series with the David Ives' comedy, All in the Timing, playing June 10 through 20, 2010 in the Nafe Katter Theatre.

CT Repertory Theatre Presents ALL IN THE TIMING 6/10-20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2010


Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, continues its Nutmeg Summer Series with the David Ives' comedy, All in the Timing, playing June 10 through 20, 2010 in the Nafe Katter Theatre.

CRT Presents ALL IN THE TIMING 6/10-20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 3, 2010


Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, continues its Nutmeg Summer Series with the David Ives' comedy, All in the Timing, playing June 10 through 20, 2010 in the Nafe Katter Theatre.

CT Repertory Theatre Presents ALL IN THE TIMING 6/10-20
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 25, 2010


Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, continues its Nutmeg Summer Series with the David Ives' comedy, All in the Timing, playing June 10 through 20, 2010 in the Nafe Katter Theatre.

EDUCATING RITA And SHIRLEY VALENTINE Transfer To Trafalgar Studios
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2010


Following a sell-out season at the Menier Chocolate Factory Willy Russell's Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine will transfer to the West End for a limited 16 week run. Tim Pigott-Smith joins Laura Dos Santos in Educating Rita with Meera Syal reprising her role in Shirley Valentine.

Foxworth, Swallow, Roberts Set For 2010 SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 21, 2010


Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for the Globe's 2010 Shakespeare Festival performed in repertory in the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre.

NOBA Presents its Star-Studded 40th Anniversary Gala Performance, 4/17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2010


The New Orleans Ballet Association celebrates 40 years of Bringing Dance to Life in New Orleans with a superstar-studded Ruby Gala des Etoiles (40th Anniversary Gala of Stars), April 17 at 6:30pm at the Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts. Ten internationally renowned Principal and Etoiles ballet dancers from the most prestigious ballet companies in the world will perform at this once-in-a-lifetime event!

NOBA Presents its Star-Studded 40th Anniversary Gala Performance, 4/17
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2010


The New Orleans Ballet Association celebrates 40 years of Bringing Dance to Life in New Orleans with a superstar-studded Ruby Gala des Etoiles (40th Anniversary Gala of Stars), April 17 at 6:30pm at the Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts. Ten internationally renowned Principal and Etoiles ballet dancers from the most prestigious ballet companies in the world will perform at this once-in-a-lifetime event!

Stage Door Records to Release 1980 Original London Cast Recording of COLETTE, 2/22
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2010


Stage Door Records will release of the 1980 Original London Cast Recording of the musical COLETTE by John Dankworth on February 22nd. The release will be the first time the recording has been available on CD. The musical starred Cleo Laine in the title role. The show originally opened at The Stables Theatre, Wavendon in 1979 and transferred to the Comedy Theatre, London in September 1980.

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