The Beggar's Opera Revival 1973 - Articles Page 2.6

Opened: December 23, 1973
Closing: unknown

The Beggar's Opera - 1973 - Broadway History , Info & More

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At its London premiere in 1728, John Gay's rollicking Beggar's Opera caused a sensation. Lampooning the politics and public morality of the day, it became an instant hit.

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The Beggar's Opera - 1973 - Broadway Articles Page 2.6

Hugh Leonard's DA Returns to Olney Theatre Center
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2010


Hugh Leonard's Tony Award-winning autobiographical play Da returns to Olney Theatre Center, the home of its 1973 world premiere.

Musical Theatre West's SWEENEY TODD Closes 2/14
by Michael L. Quintos - Feb 14, 2010


MUSICAL THEATRE WEST's production of Sweeney Todd will close on February 14, 2010.

Musical Theatre West's SWEENEY TODD Runs Through 2/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 10, 2010


MUSICAL THEATRE WEST kicks off the new year with the Stephen Sondheim masterpiece, Sweeney Todd. Sweeney Todd opened January 30 and runs through February 14 at the spectacular Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler, is based on the 1973 play Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Christopher Bond.

Signature Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD, 2/9-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2010


The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrates its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The new production runs in the 276-seat MAX Theater, February 9 through April 4, 2010.

Musical Theatre West presents SWEENEY TODD, 1/29 - 2/14
by BWW News Desk - Jan 29, 2010


MUSICAL THEATRE WEST kicks off the new year with the Stephen Sondheim masterpiece, Sweeney Todd. Previewing on January 29, 2010, Sweeney Todd opens January 30 and runs through February 14 at the spectacular Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler, is based on the 1973 play Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Christopher Bond.

Musical Theatre West presents SWEENEY TODD, 1/29 - 2/14
by Michael L. Quintos - Jan 18, 2010


MUSICAL THEATRE WEST kicks off the new year with the Stephen Sondheim masterpiece, Sweeney Todd. Previewing on January 29, 2010, Sweeney Todd opens January 30 and runs through February 14 at the spectacular Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler, is based on the 1973 play Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Christopher Bond.

Signature Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD, 2/9-4/4
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2010


The Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, nationally known for its interpretation of Stephen Sondheim musicals, celebrates its 20th anniversary season by presenting Sondheim's most popular musical SWEENEY TODD, directed by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. The new production runs in the 276-seat MAX Theater, February 9 through April 4, 2010.

Musical Theatre West presents SWEENEY TODD, 1/29 - 2/14
by Michael L. Quintos - Dec 31, 2009


MUSICAL THEATRE WEST kicks off the new year with the Stephen Sondheim masterpiece, Sweeney Todd. Previewing on January 29, 2010, Sweeney Todd opens January 30 and runs through February 14 at the spectacular Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler, is based on the 1973 play Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Christopher Bond.

SWEENEY TODD Comes To Musical Theatre West, Previews 1/29/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 29, 2009


MUSICAL THEATRE WEST kicks off the new year with the Stephen Sondheim masterpiece, Sweeney Todd. Previewing on January 29, 2010, Sweeney Todd opens January 30 and runs through February 14 at the spectacular Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach.

Rose Theater Presents AN EVENING OF AMERICAN SONG 5/21/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 22, 2009


Soprano Lisa Delan, pianist Kristin Pankonin and cellist Matt Haimovitz, present a rich and varied collection of art songs by living American composers entitled AND IF THE SONG BE WORTH A SMILE: AN EVENING OF AMERICAN SONG, Friday, May 21, 2010 at 8 p.m. at Rose Theater in Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Broadway at 60th Street.

Jeff McCarthy & Emily Skinner Star In Lyric Theater's SWEENEY TODD, Opens 10/22
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2009


Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma's premiere professional theatre company, opens the 2009-2010 'Lyric at the Plaza' season with Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award winning classic musical thriller, Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Jeff McCarthy & Emily Skinner Star In Lyric Theater's SWEENEY TODD, Opens 10/22
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2009


Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma's premiere professional theatre company, opens the 2009-2010 'Lyric at the Plaza' season with Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award winning classic musical thriller, Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Jeff McCarthy & Emily Skinner Star In Lyric Theater's SWEENEY TODD, Opens 10/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 20, 2009


Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma's premiere professional theatre company, opens the 2009-2010 'Lyric at the Plaza' season with Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award winning classic musical thriller, Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Spacey's A Moon for the Misbegotten Hits Broadway in March
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2007


Olivier Award winner Eve Best, Academy Award and Tony Award winner Kevin Spacey and Golden Globe nominee Colm Meaney will reprise their acclaimed performances in The Old Vic Theatre Company production of Eugene O'Neill's A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W 47th St) for 84 performances only.

The Beggar's Opera FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Beggar's Opera have there been?
The Beggar's Opera has had 9 productions including West End which opened in 1920, Broadway which opened in 1920, Broadway which opened in 1928, Broadway which opened in 1928, Off-Off-Broadway which opened in 1964, West End which opened in 1968, Broadway which opened in 1973, Broadway which opened in 1973 and London Fringe which opened in 1992.
What awards has The Beggar's Opera been nominated for?
The Beggar's Opera has been nominated for the Scenic Design category at The Hewes Awards for Robert U. Taylor.
What awards has The Beggar's Opera won?
The Beggar's Opera has won the Scenic Design award at The Hewes Awards for Robert U. Taylor.

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