The Most Happy Fella Revival 2006 - Articles Page 11

Opened: March 7, 2006
Closing: March 25, 2006

The Most Happy Fella - 2006 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

New York State Theatre
20 Lincoln Center New York, NY

Based on the film "They Knew What They Wanted" by Sidney Howard.

Frank Loesser, composer/lyricist of ?Guys and Dolls,? scored his greatest artistic triumph with this touching, dramatic and intensely personal love story about a middle-aged vintner, Tony, whose mail-order marriage proposal is accepted under the girl?s mistaken assumption a photo of his young, handsome foreman is her intended husband.BRBRHer hurt and humiliation when she learns the truth, as well as a terrible accident which nearly kills Tony as he hurries to meet her, almost ends the relationship before it begins, but a loving understanding blossoms between them during Tony?s long convalescence.

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The Most Happy Fella - 2006 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 11

Arena Stage Presents DUKE ELLINGTON'S SOPHISTICATED LADIES 4/9-5/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 19, 2010


Big band sound transforms the Lincoln Theatre into a Duke Ellington jazz club as Arena Stage presents Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies, choreographed by and starring Maurice Hines (Broadway's Sophisticated Ladies and Uptown... It's Hot!) with direction by Charles Randolph-Wright (Arena's Guys and Dolls and Blue).

Grisetti, O’Hurley Star In Freud Playhouse's HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS... 5/11-23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 16, 2010


Marcia Milgrom Dodge, whose critically acclaimed production of 'Ragtime' transferred from the Kennedy Center to Broadway last fall and is nominated for six Helen Hayes Awards, will direct and choreograph the Reprise Theatre Company production of the 1962 Pulitzer Prize winner 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.'

Signature Theatre Presents [title of show]
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 15, 2010


Signature Theatre, winner of the 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award, presents the Washington premiere of the hit musical comedy [title of show], winner of three Obie Awards and a Tony nomination.

Long Wharf Theatre's SYLVIA Closes 3/14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2010


Beloved playwright A.R. Gurney, a Connecticut resident and author of the plays The Cocktail Hour, The Dining Room and Love Letters, returns to Long Wharf Theatre with his hit comedy Sylvia.

Berkshire Theatre Festival Welcomes Sutton Foster in Concert, 8/22
by Jeff Dennhardt - Mar 10, 2010


Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire is pleased to announce that Tony® award winner Sutton Foster will be bringing her cabaret performance An Evening with Sutton Foster to Berkshire Theatre Festival on August 22 at 7pm on the historic Main Stage. Tickets for the evening are $25 and $45, with a limited number of VIP tickets at $70. VIP tickets feature prime seating locations and admission to an exclusive post-show reception featuring the artists. This evening of song and laughter, presented with her Musical Director Michael Rafter accompanying, is fueled by Ms. Foster's sparkling wit and incredible voice. Songs for the evening are drawn from her critically-acclaimed debut solo album Wish and from the stage roles that have helped make her famous, such as Thoroughly Modern Millie and The Drowsy Chaperone.

Gambatese, Earley et al. to Lead Goodspeed's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, 4/16-6/27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2010


Goodspeed Musicals, the only two time Tony Award winning theatre in the country, is fired up to announce the cast of Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun. This wild west musical from the director who brought you Goodspeed's 1776 and Camelot will run from April 16 - June 27 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn.

Photo Flash: BROADS! the Musical At El Portal Forum Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 23, 2010


Meet the 'broads' of Millennium Manor. Broadway veterans Ivonne Coll (Tony-nominated Chronicle of Death Foretold), June Gable (Tony nominee for Candide), Leslie Easterbrook (original Broadway production of California Suite), and Barbara Niles (Jesus Christ Superstar) are four ladies of 'a certain age' in a sparkling new musical with book by Jennie Fahn and toe-tapping music and lyrics by Joe Symon.

Wilkof, Raben Lead Reprise's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 18, 2010


The 2009-2010 season of Reprise Theatre Company continues with 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,' 1962's Tony-Award-winning Best Musical, March 16 to 28 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Directed by David Lee, the production's book is by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.

Ivonne Coll, Leslie Easterbrook, June Gable & Barbara Niles Team Up For BROADS! The Musical; Opens 2/19
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2010


Meet the 'broads' of Millennium Manor. Broadway veterans Ivonne Coll (Tony-nominated Chronicle of Death Foretold), June Gable (Tony nominee for Candide), Leslie Easterbrook (original Broadway production of California Suite), and Barbara Niles (Jesus Christ Superstar) are four ladies of 'a certain age' in a sparkling new musical with book by Jennie Fahn and toe-tapping music and lyrics by Joe Symon.

Long Wharf Theatre Presents SYLVIA 2/17-3/14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2010


Beloved playwright A.R. Gurney, a Connecticut resident and author of the plays The Cocktail Hour, The Dining Room and Love Letters, returns to Long Wharf Theatre with his hit comedy Sylvia.

La Mirada Theatre Presents NEW YORK STATE OF MIND 2/7
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2010


LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & UPRIGHT CABARET are thrilled to announce the performers for their second sensational UPRIGHT CABARET experience at the NEW Cabaret Lounge at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

La Mirada Theatre and Upright Cabaret Present Their 2nd Concert
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2010


LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & UPRIGHT CABARET are thrilled to announce the performers for their second sensational UPRIGHT CABARET experience at the NEW Cabaret Lounge at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

La Mirada Theatre Presents NEW YORK STATE OF MIND 2/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 1, 2010


LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & UPRIGHT CABARET are thrilled to announce the performers for their second sensational UPRIGHT CABARET experience at the NEW Cabaret Lounge at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Reprise Theatre Company Presents Audra McDonald in Concert at UCLA's Freud Playhouse, 2/1
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2010


Reprise Theatre Company presents Audra McDonald in Concert for one performance only on Monday, February 1 at 8:30 pm, at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Audra McDonald is the latest in Reprise Theatre Company's tradition of presenting Broadway stars in concert, which have included Patti LuPone, Carol Burnett, Ben Vereen, Kristin Chenoweth, and Brian Stokes Mitchell.

Long Wharf Theatre Presents SYLVIA 2/17-3/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 22, 2010


Beloved playwright A.R. Gurney, a Connecticut resident and author of the plays The Cocktail Hour, The Dining Room and Love Letters, returns to Long Wharf Theatre with his hit comedy Sylvia.

Lauren Kennedy, Liz Larsen & Scott Alan Guest at Lauren Thomas Concert at Duplex 1/17
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2010


On January 17th, singer/actress Lauren Thomas will take to the Duplex Cabaret Stage for her for New York City solo concert, simply titled, 'A Way Back to Then.'

La Mirada Theatre and Upright Cabaret Present Their 2nd Concert
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 14, 2010


LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & UPRIGHT CABARET are thrilled to announce the performers for their second sensational UPRIGHT CABARET experience at the NEW Cabaret Lounge at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Ivonne Coll, Leslie Easterbrook, June Gable & Barbara Niles Team Up For BROADS! The Musical
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 12, 2010


Meet the 'broads' of Millennium Manor. Broadway veterans Ivonne Coll (Tony-nominated Chronicle of Death Foretold), June Gable (Tony nominee for Candide), Leslie Easterbrook (original Broadway production of California Suite), and Barbara Niles (Jesus Christ Superstar) are four ladies of 'a certain age' in a sparkling new musical with book by Jennie Fahn and toe-tapping music and lyrics by Joe Symon.

Lauren Kennedy, Liz Larsen & Scott Alan Guest at Lauren Thomas Concert at Duplex 1/17
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2010


On January 17th, singer/actress Lauren Thomas will take to the Duplex Cabaret Stage for her for New York City solo concert, simply titled, 'A Way Back to Then.'

Reprise Theatre Company Presents Audra McDonald in Concert at UCLA's Freud Playhouse, 2/1
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2010


Reprise Theatre Company presents Audra McDonald in Concert for one performance only on Monday, February 1 at 8:30 pm, at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Audra McDonald is the latest in Reprise Theatre Company's tradition of presenting Broadway stars in concert, which have included Patti LuPone, Carol Burnett, Ben Vereen, Kristin Chenoweth, and Brian Stokes Mitchell.

THE LATE CHRISTOPHER BEAN Plays The Beckett Theatre 11/1-12/5
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2009


TACT/The Actors Company Theatre (Scott Alan Evans, Cynthia Harris and Simon Jones, Co-Artistic Directors), the critically-acclaimed company 'dedicated to presenting neglected or rarely produced plays of literary merit,' will open its 17th Anniversary season with The Late Christopher Bean, a sly 1930's comedy by Pulitzer Prize-winner Sidney Howard based upon 'Prenez Garde a la Peinture,' by Rene Fauchois.

THE LATE CHRISTOPHER BEAN Plays The Beckett Theatre 11/1-12/5
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2009


TACT/The Actors Company Theatre (Scott Alan Evans, Cynthia Harris and Simon Jones, Co-Artistic Directors), the critically-acclaimed company 'dedicated to presenting neglected or rarely produced plays of literary merit,' will open its 17th Anniversary season with The Late Christopher Bean, a sly 1930's comedy by Pulitzer Prize-winner Sidney Howard based upon 'Prenez Garde a la Peinture,' by Rene Fauchois.

THE FANTASTICKS to Kick Off Long Wharf's 2009-10 Season Oct 7 - Nov 1
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2009


Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Ray Cullom, will present the beloved musical The Fantasticks, directed by Amanda Dehnert, from October 7 through November 1, 2009, on the Mainstage.

Jennifer Leigh Warren & Jake Simpson Bring Songs For Grown Folk Back to Upright Cabaret 10/30
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2009


On Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 9pm - Upright Cabaret welcomes back Broadway star Jennifer Leigh Warren and 2-time Star Search Grand Champion Jake Simpson collide in cosmic cocktail with JEN AND JAKE: SONGS FOR GROWN FOLK.

Jennifer Leigh Warren & Jake Simpson Bring Songs For Grown Folk Back to Upright Cabaret 10/30
by LA News Desk - Oct 27, 2009


On Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 9pm - Upright Cabaret welcomes back Broadway star Jennifer Leigh Warren and 2-time Star Search Grand Champion Jake Simpson collide in cosmic cocktail with JEN AND JAKE: SONGS FOR GROWN FOLK.

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