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Opened: July 2, 1929

Show Girl - 1929 - Broadway History , Info & More

Ziegfeld Theatre
6th Avenue at W. 54th St., Roof New York, NY

Based on the novel by J. P. McEvoy

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Jane Lynch & Kate Flannery, Hannah Corneau, The Skivvies & More to be Featured in Joe's Pub Fall Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2022


Joe’s Pub has announced fall programming. This season presents incredible performances from Latine artists: Afro-Cuban jazz grooves from Dayramir González, an evening of Latin alternative music with Jessica Medina & Mai-Elka Prado, and more.

The Original Cast of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Will Reunite For Two Weeks Only
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2022


The original cast of The Play That Goes Wrong are reprising their roles for two weeks as part of the production's current UK tour, 10 years after they first performed the play at The Old Red Lion Pub Theatre.

Chicago Premiere of RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN & More Announced for Raven Theatre's 40th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2022


Raven Theatre has announced its 40th Anniversary Season, kicking off this fall with a fresh take on Noël Coward’s iconic 1930 comedy Private Lives, directed by Ian Frank.

Jelani Remy to Star as The Master of Ceremonies in CABARET at Goodspeed Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2022


Goodspeed Musicals will kick off its first full season of musicals since 2019 with the spring production of Kander and Ebb’s dazzling and daring classic, Cabaret. The Kit Kat Klub comes alive for the first time on the Goodspeed stage from May 13 – July 3 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn.

A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', and More Set For Barrington Stage Company's 2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2022


Barrington Stage Company will produce a 2022 season that will feature two Tony Award-winning musicals, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play, four world premieres and one of the true absurdist masterpieces of 20th century theatre.

BWW Previews: 90S TWIST ON LITTLE MATCH GIRL at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Nov 30, 2021


The Little Match Girl adaption is lighthearted and set in the 90s where Dodge, a poor, homeless 12-year-old orphan, befriends James, a 14-year-old runaway who comes from wealth.

Undermain Theatre Announces 2021/2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2021


For their 38th season at Undermain they are creating an exciting array of diverse performance opportunities to inspire and enrich our community and support artists in North Texas. They hope to be able to offer live performances in addition to the virtual streaming videos for each production. 

THE LITTLE MIX EXPERIENCE, 80S LIVE and More Are Coming to Theatre Royal Brighton
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2021


Special events coming to Theatre Royal Brighton include An Evening With Bruce Dickinson Sun 1 Aug, 7.30pm, Barry Steele & Friends - The Roy Orbison Story Wed 11 Aug, 7.45pm, The Little Mix Experience Thu 12 Aug, 2pm, and more!

Ground Floor Theatre Announces Updates to the 2021 Season and New Titles for 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2021


Ground Floor Theatre has announced the return to live theatre with an updated 2021 season schedule along with two titles for the 2022 season, and the second quarter GFT In Residence Artist. After moving rain falls special on me and Anna in the Tropics from the 2020 season, GFT has now set dates for both.

Signature Theatre Releases World Premiere Film HERE'S THE DEAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2021


Signature Theatre’s flagship education program, Signature in the Schools, now in its 26th year, has released the world premiere filmed production, Here’s the Deal. Written by Caleen Sinnette Jennings and directed by Signature’s Education Director David Zobell, Here’s the Deal features a cast and crew of 32 students, alongside Felicia Curry.

BWW Interview: Music Supervisor Alexandra Eckhardt Talks Tessa Thompson & Alexander Skarsgard Sundance Drama PASSING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2021


Alexandra Eckhardt is an accomplished Music Supervisor and bassist, having worked with artists including Sara Bareilles, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alex Lacamoire, and many more! Eckhardt most recently supervised the music for the film, Passing, which premiered on January 30th at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival in the U.S. Dramatic Competition.

Irish Rep Announces THEATRE @ HOME WINTER FESTIVAL Featuring Melissa Errico, Max von Essen, Ali Ewoldt and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2021


Irish Repertory Theatre has announced their Theatre @ Home Winter Festival, a four-week repertory retrospective of all of the original digital productions created by Irish Repertory Theatre during the COVID-19 shut-down, from January 26 – February 21, 2021.

Theater Stories: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, Vaudeville History, Theater Ghosts and More About The Palace Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2020


This week's Theater Stories features the Palace Theatre! Learn about the theatre's rich history with vaudeville, the films to have made their premiere at the theatre, including Citizen Kane and others, the most recent show to be performed in the theatre, the SpongeBob musical, and much more!

HARLEM RENAISSANCE 100 Goes Virtual As Second Phase of the Celebration Kicks Off
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2020


Organizers today announced the second phase of the Harlem Renaissance 100, a multi-year celebration originally kicked off in February of this year to commemorate the milestone 100th Anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance and the artistic brilliance born from that movement.

VIDEO Roundup: Richard Jay-Alexander & Matt Howe Mine YouTube for Barbra Streisand's Birthday
by Robert Diamond - Apr 24, 2020


It's Barbra Streisand's birthday and BroadwayWorld wanted to do something special to acknowledge it, so I think we think we've got that BOX checked, celebrating an absolutely singular career and giving you a glimpse into some remarkable history.

BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest MOVIE MUSICALS of All Time
by Peter Nason - Mar 30, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best film musicals since the sound era began; see if your favorites made the list!

BWW Feature: BROADWAY VS. HOLLYWOOD STORIE DEL MUSICAL DALLA SCENA ALLO SCHERMO Parte 1.
by ETTORE FARRATTINI - Mar 17, 2020


Sin dall'avvento del cinema sonoro i grandi produttori hollywoodiani si sono sempre ispirati alle scene di Broadway per produrre film musicali tratti dalle storie che hanno attirato milioni di spettatori nei mitici teatri della Great White Way. Non a caso The Jazz Singer viene unanimemente considerato il primo film sonoro della storia del cinema e il padre di tutti i musical.

BWW Review: The York Serves Up Vintage Cole Porter With FIFTY MILLION FRENCHMEN
by Michael Dale - Oct 5, 2019


Say what you will about ANYTHING GOES and KISS, ME KATE, but for this musical theatre lover, there's no finer Cole Porter score than the one he whipped up for the 1929 hit, Fifty Million Frenchmen.

Photo Coverage: Musicals in Mufti Presents FIFTY MILLION FRENCHMEN
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 30, 2019


Celebrating Broadway's legendary Cole Porter! The York Theatre Company launches their 50th Anniversary Season with its acclaimed Musicals in Mufti series celebrating the legendary Broadway composer Cole Porter. The series honors the illustrious songwriter behind such classics as Anything Goes, Kiss Me, Kate, Gay Divorce, Silk Stockings, Red, Hot and Blue, and Can-Can, to name a few.

Photo Flash: First Look at The York Theatre Company's Musicals in Mufti Presentation of FIFTY MILLION FRENCHMEN
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2019


Celebrating Broadway's legendary Cole Porter! The York Theatre Company launches their 50th Anniversary Season with its acclaimed Musicals in Mufti series celebrating the legendary Broadway composer Cole Porter. The series honors the illustrious songwriter behind such classics as Anything Goes, Kiss Me, Kate, Gay Divorce, Silk Stockings, Red, Hot and Blue, and Can-Can, to name a few.

Photo Flash: The York Theatre Company's Musicals in Mufti Presentation of FIFTY MILLION FRENCHMEN
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2019


Celebrating Broadway's legendary Cole Porter! The York Theatre Company launches their 50th Anniversary Season with its acclaimed Musicals in Mufti series celebrating the legendary Broadway composer Cole Porter. The series honors the illustrious songwriter behind such classics as Anything Goes, Kiss Me, Kate, Gay Divorce, Silk Stockings, Red, Hot and Blue, and Can-Can, to name a few.

Kristy Cates, Cole Burden and More Set for the York's FIFTY MILLION FRENCHMEN
by Julie Musbach - Sep 20, 2019


Celebrating Broadway's legendary Cole Porter! The York Theatre Company launches their 50th Anniversary Season with its acclaimed Musicals in Mufti series celebrating the legendary Broadway composer Cole Porter. The series honors the illustrious songwriter behind such classics as Anything Goes, Kiss Me, Kate, Gay Divorce, Silk Stockings, Red, Hot and Blue, and Can-Can, to name a few.

Children's Theatre Of Charlotte Presents PETER PAN
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2019


Fly to new heights in the Tony Award-winning musical that never gets old. Peter Pan will take the stage at Children's Theatre of Charlotte October 4 through November 3. Join Peter as he whisks the Darling children off to Neverland in a story filled with magic, delight and adventure. Together, with the help of everyone's favorite fairy sidekick Tinker Bell, they'll face-off against crocodiles, evil pirates and the villainous Captain Hook. With a sprinkle of pixie dust and a dash of imagination, Peter Pan will awaken the child in us all. 

Theater Historian Charles Troy Returns To The York Theatre Company
by Julie Musbach - Sep 17, 2019


It's Delightful. It's Delovely! The York Theatre Company continues their celebration of Broadway's legendary Cole Porter with a one-day only special event.

BWW Review: CABARET at Fairfield Center Stage
by Sean Fallon - Sep 16, 2019


I had the pleasure of seeing CABARET as put on by Fairfield Center Stage, at the Trevi Lounge in Fairfield, CT.  Fairfield Center Stage has yet again put on a well known production in a brilliantly unique way that audiences would not get to experience anywhere else.  Fairfield Center Stage gets the perfect cast for the roles, and furthermore finds the perfect venue for each production, to provide the ambiance appropriate to the show.  The Trevi Lounge creates a wonderful intimate atmosphere for the cabaret show within the CABARET show. 

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