The Boy Friend Revival 2006 - Articles Page 19.4

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 19.4

CHARM CITY STAGE DOOR �" 08/01/2006
by James Howard - Aug 1, 2006


In this edition: Best Bet of the Week! BWW Baltimore Discount! Cockpit, Spotlighters, and Playwrights Festival News! Local actress tours in CATS! NY Fringe Festival entry with local connection! Readers write! Readers review!

Alliance Theatre Lab Announces 2006-7 Season
by Beau Higgins - Jul 28, 2006


Donna McKechnie: The Music and the Mirror-Reflects A 'Star'
by Pati Buehler - Jul 25, 2006


Borrowing a line from A Chorus Line, I saw the red shoes' at seven years old and I fell in love with dance.

CHARM CITY STAGE DOOR �" 05/23/2006
by James Howard - May 23, 2006


Inside this edition: A contest reminder! Mobtown extends 'Van Gogh'! Readers' reviews and comments! Shakespeare in the park! New York reviews for Baltimore audiences! Plus: What's playing in Charm City!

2006 NYMF Festival Announces 'Next Link' Selections
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2006


The New York Musical Theatre Festival is pleased to announce the 18 new musicals selected for this year's Next Link Project, to be presented as part of the third-annual New York Musical Theatre Festival, September 10 through October 1, 2006.

Daytona's Seaside Music Theater Summer 2006
by Beau Higgins - May 18, 2006


A CHORUS LINE Announces Complete 2006 Cast
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2006


A Chorus Line, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical, proudly announces the 2006 cast.

From 'The Sopranos' to Dread Awakening: A Conversation with Robert Funaro
by BWW - Mar 27, 2006


After 'whacking himself' on the season opener of the hit HBO series The Sopranos, Robert Funaro now returns to the stage in DREAD AWAKENING.

Ebersole, Monk, Neuwirth and More Set for Bay Street Anniversary Benefit, March 6
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2006


On March 6th, Julie Andrews and Alec Baldwin will co-host the Bay Street Theatre's 15th Anniversary Benefit Gala, featuring stars such as Christine Ebersole, Debra Monk and Charles Busch

FESTEN with Bryggman, Hayden, MacGraw and Margulies Begins Previews March 23 and Opens April 9 at Music Box Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2006


Bill Kenwright and Marla Rubin announce that they will present the Almeida Theatre production of FESTEN, the hugely successful London play about a family with a dark secret, on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre (239 W. 45th St.), with performances beginning Thursday, March 23. Larry Bryggman, Michael Hayden, Ali MacGraw and Julianna Margulies have been cast in the Broadway production. Directed by Rufus Norris, in a dramatization by David Eldridge from the Danish 1998 film, FESTEN will have its official press opening on Sunday, April 9.

Front Row Centre Theatre News: THE BOY FRIEND
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - Jan 10, 2006


David and Ed Mirviish are pleased to announce Sandy Wilson's THE BOY FRIEND, directed by Oscar and Emmy Award-winner Julie Andrews, will play a strictly limited engagement at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre, January 10 - February 18, 2006.

The Wedding Singer to Play Al Hirschfeld Theatre Spring 2006, Spanger Joins Cast
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2005


The Wedding Singer has been announced for the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, with previews to begin on March 30, 2006 and opening night to be April 27, 2006.

Tickets on Sale for Seattle Premiere of The Wedding Singer
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2005


SEATTLE ­ Audiences at The 5th Avenue Theatre will travel back in time ­ to 1985 ­ for the pre-broadway world premiere of THE WEDDING SINGER. Tickets are on sale now.

Wicked National Tour Adds Seattle Engagement for 2006
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2005


The national tour of Wicked will play an extra engagement in Seattle from September 20th through October 1st, 2006

Grové Stars in Goodspeed Boy Friend, July 8-Sept 18
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2005


Jessica Grové will headline the cast of The Boy Friend, which plays at Goodspeed from July 8th to September 18th before kicking off a North American tour

Julie Andrews Directed The Boy Friend Returns to Goodspeed and Then Tours
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2005


The sparkling 20's musical send-up will play the Goodspeed Opera House before shuffling off for a tour that starts in Toronto

A Chorus Line Revival To Play San Francisco's Curran Theatre in 2006
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2005


The 2006 revival of A Chorus Line will play at San Franciso's Curran Theatre in its original Bennett staging.

Christine Baranski Will Headline as Mame at the Kennedy Center
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2005


It's confirmed! Christine Baranski is set to star as everyone's favorite Bohemian aunt in Mame at the Kennedy Center.

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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