The Boy Friend Revival 2006 - Articles Page 20

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."

The Boy Friend - 2006 - West End Cast

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The Boy Friend - 2006 - West End Articles Page 20

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.

The Boy Friend FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Boy Friend have there been?
The Boy Friend has had 17 productions including London Fringe which opened in 1953, London Fringe which opened in 1953, West End which opened in 1954, Broadway which opened in 1954, Broadway which opened in 1954, US Tour which opened in 1955, Off-Broadway which opened in 1958, West End which opened in 1967, Australia which opened in 1968, Broadway which opened in 1970, Broadway which opened in 1970, West End which opened in 1984, Regional (US) which opened in 2003, Regional (US) which opened in 2005, West End which opened in 2006, Off-Broadway which opened in 2007 and West End which opened in 2019.
What awards has The Boy Friend been nominated for?
Best Performance In A Supporting Role In A Musical (Olivier Awards) for Summer Strallen and Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Bill Deamer.

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