The musical comedy takes place in turn-of-the-century Paris, where La Mome Pistache, proud owner of the Bal du Paradis, famous for its sexy can-can girls, spars with Aristide Forestier, a self-righteous judge determined to close all Parisian dance halls.
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TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will close its 53rd season with the World Premiere of a new musical tribute honoring Stephen Sondheim, Being Alive: A Sondheim Celebration. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Watch Vanessa Williams' new video for her single 'Legs (Still Dancing)' here!
The Great American Songbook Foundation will host two special film screening events as part of its StageStruck! Conference to honor the 100th anniversary of MGM. This celebration will feature participation by distinguished guests including Patricia Ward Kelly and Lorna Luft to shed light on the life and legacies of film icons Gene Kelly and Judy Garland.
Warrington Music Festival is back next month and this year it's even bigger with two stages in prime position in the town centre.
Tom Byrne will play Richard Hannay in the UK Tour of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning comedy, THE 39 STEPS.
The 3rd annual Japan Parade in New York City will be held on Saturday, May 11, beginning at 1pm.
Get all the scoop on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, airing on FOX on Monday, April 29, 2024! Tonight, the top six dancers take on the movies as the competition continues. This week the dancers will split into two groups and take on movie-themed challenges choreographed by Jamal Sims and Christopher Scott. Watch a performance from the show!
On Wednesday, June 5th, Guerilla Opera will present the “Guerilla Backyard Bash”, a new annual fundraiser supporting radical new works of opera theater and programs that support artists whose work challenges the status quo, hosted by radio personality Kennedy Elsey (Mix 104.1).
The Fine Arts Center Theatre Company will present “Rent,” live on stage. The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical by Jonathon Larson, loosely based on Puccini's “La Boheme,” is an iconic rock opera.
Syracuse Stage concludes its 50th season with the popular musical ONCE. Dive into the captivating performances and unforgettable music as this iconic theater wraps up its golden anniversary.
After nearly 15 years and more than 3,500 performances headlining a must-see, record-breaking show on the Las Vegas Strip, famed singer, ventriloquist, comedian, and “America’s Got Talent” winner Terry Fator will debut his all-new production, “Terry Fator: One Man, a Hundred Voices, a Thousand Laughs!” at The STRAT Theater, inside The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower.
Kara Noble, Springfield Symphony Orchestra timpanist Martin Kluger; and Westfield Community Programming ArtsBeat host Mark Auerbach will narrate in the upcoming Springfield Chamber Players performance of Clifton J. Noble, Jr. 's folk cantata Johnny Appleseed.
City Springs Theatre Company will continue its sixth season with the crowd-pleasing Legally Blonde: The Musical, part of the 2023-2024 PNC Bank Season, May 3 - 19, with direction and choreography by Broadway star Nikki Snelson.
Grammy Award-winning guitarist Peter Frampton will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024. Frampton, whose nomination marked his first appearance on the ballot to be considered for induction, will be amongst those honored at the ceremony in Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland this fall.
Songwriter Scott Alan will perform at Cadogan Hall in November. Learn more about Alan and see how to purchase tickets.
Handsome Brad and Cherry Pitz will present A Hotsy Totsy Burlesque Tribute to Star Trek at The Slipper Room on Thursday, May 9, 2024.
Write Out Loud - an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading short stories aloud for a live audience continues to celebrate the 2024 NEA BIG READ with community events. These community events celebrate the novel Circe by Madeleine Miller and Mythology by Edith Hamilton.
Discover the full lineup for PLAYGROUND'S 28TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF NEW WORKS, featuring premiere presentations and developmental readings by emerging playwrights. Learn about the plays and see how to purchase tickets.
The Civilians' 23/24 Gala will celebrate A NOVEL REALITY — theater that awakens new thinking and perceptions. Learn more about the gala and see how to attend!
Miko Marks has released the deluxe version of her acclaimed 2022 LP Feel Like Going Home via Red Tone Records. Besides the original track list, the deluxe LP houses several reimagined tracks with featured performers including GRAMMYwinner Buddy Miller on “Lay Your Burdens Down,” the GRAMMY-wining historical ensemble Fisk Jubilee Singers on “Jubilee,” Snarky Puppy’s Mark Lettieri on “River,” and Oh Boy Records artist Tré Burt on “One More Night.” Listen to the album here!
The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.
Get all the scoop on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, airing on FOX on Monday, April 22, 2024! Tonight, the top eight dancers take on the Broadway stage as the competition continues. This week the dancers will split into two groups and take on Broadway challenges choreographed Emmy-winning choreographer Al Blackstone and choreographer and director Sarah O’Gleby. Watch a performance from the show!
Ice Theatre of New York has announced the 2024 Home Season Performances, beginning on Friday, May 3 at 7pm and continuing Saturday, May 4 at 7pm, before concluding with the Benefit Gala and Performance on Monday, May 6 at 6:30pm.
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 4/18/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
1953 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
1954 | West End |
London Production West End |
1955 | US Tour |
National Tour US Tour |
1959 | Off-Broadway |
Off-Broadway Revival Off-Broadway |
1962 | Off-Broadway |
City Center Revival Off-Broadway |
1981 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Broadway |
1988 |
International Tour |
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1988 | West End |
London Revival West End |
2004 | Off-Broadway |
Encores! Concert Off-Broadway |
2007 | London |
Lost Musicals Concert London |
2007 | Los Angeles |
Pasadena Playhouse Production Los Angeles |
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