Working 1978 - Articles Page 2.6

Ages: 6+
Opened: May 14, 1978
Closing: June 04, 1978

Working - 1978 - Broadway History , Info & More

46th Street Theatre
226 W.46th St. New York, NY

Based on the book by Studs Terkel

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Cast Set For Northeast Regional Tour Of Shakespeare & Company's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024


announces cast for Northeast Regional Tour of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Tom Jaeger. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2024


Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.

WORKING Comes to Creative Cauldron in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024


 In February, Creative Cauldron will mount a production of Working, a musical based on the Studs Terkel Book: Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do. Learn more about the production here!

Show of the Week: Save Up to 43% on THE ENFIELD HAUNTING
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 8, 2024


The Hodgson’s had no idea what a poltergeist was when, in the summer of 1977, furniture and toys started moving of their own accord. An ordinary, working-class family, who lived in a north London council house became the centre of one of the most famous poltergeist events in the world. This is the story of one night in the spring of 1978 when events were approaching a climax. 

Miller Theatre Presents A Composer Portrait Of Carola Bauckholt, February 8
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2024


Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts continues its 2023-24 Composer Portraits series with Carola Bauckholt.

Crystal Finn, Heather Raffo, and Kurt Rhoads to Star in MUNICH MEDEA: HAPPY FAMILY World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024


PlayCo and WP Theater have revealed the cast of their world premiere co-production of Corinne Jaber’s Munich Medea: Happy Family.

Compass Rose Receives Helen Hayes Awards Recommendation; GIN GAME Opens in January
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 23, 2023


Compass Rose Theater receives Helen Hayes Awards Recommendation for its recent production, I and You. Next up: The Gin Game by D. L. Coburn opens January 2024.

New York Women In Film & Television Reveals 2023 Women's Film Preservation Fund Grantees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2023


New York Women in Film & Television announces 2023 Women's Film Preservation Fund grantees.

Photos: First Look at On The Verge Theatre's TEA AT FIVE at Alta Arts
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 9, 2023


On the Verge Theatre in association with the Alta Arts is currently presenting “Tea at Five” by Matthew Lombardo on-stage December 7 - 23, 2023 at the Alta Arts. Check out photos from the production here!

Molissa Fenley And Company To Present A Collection Of New And Recent Dances At Roulette
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2023


Molissa Fenley and Company presents 'From the Light, Between the Lamps,' a collection of new and recent dances at Roulette from January 31 to February 3, 2024. Featuring world premieres and live performances by Philip Glass and Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Interview: Edwaard Liang of THE NUTCRACKER at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Nov 25, 2023


A tradition in Columbus since 1978, BalletMet will present the Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky classic Dec. 7-23 at the Ohio Theatre.

Photos: First Look at THE ENFIELD HAUNTING, Starring Catherine Tate and David Threlfall
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2023


New production photos have been released from The Enfield Haunting. Written by Paul Unwin, and directed by Angus Jackson, The Enfield Haunting is currently playing at Richmond Theatre and moves to The Ambassadors Theatre in London for a limited West End season from 30 November 2023 until 2 March 2024.

The Blues Foundation Reveals New Board of Directors and Officers
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2023


 The Blues Foundation has announced the elections of a new Board of Directors and officers. Scott Fitzke, whose tenure as Chairman of the Board is ending due to term limits, will be succeeded by Terika Dean, who served as Vice Chairman under Fitzke.

From Copacabana to HARMONY: Learn About Bruce Sussman's Musical Journey
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2023


Explore the songwriting career of Bruce Sussman and Barry Manilow. From their Grammy-winning hit 'Copacabana' to over 200 songs, delve into their musical achievements and their lasting impact on the music industry.

Queer|Art Unveils Winner Of 2023 Illuminations Grant For Black Trans Women Visual Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2023


Queer|Art has revealed the winner of the 2023 Illuminations Grant for Black Trans Women Visual Artists. Find out who received this prestigious award.

Photos: Inside Rehearsals For THE ENFIELD HAUNTING With Catherine Tate, David Threlfall, and More
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2023


Written by Paul Unwin, and directed by Angus Jackson, The Enfield Haunting will play at Brighton Theatre Royal and Richmond Theatre, before moving to The Ambassadors Theatre in London for a limited West End season from 30 November 2023 until 2 March 2024. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!

TEA AT FIVE Comes to On the Verge Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2023


On the Verge Theatre in association with the Alta Arts presents “Tea at Five” by Matthew Lombardo on-stage December 7 - 23, 2023 at the Alta Arts, 5412 Ashbrook Dr, Houston, TX 77081.

Actors Theatre Of Indiana Unveils Entertainment Line-up For GREATEST HITS VOLUME 2
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2023


Actors Theatre of Indiana presents ATI's Greatest Hits Volume 2, featuring powerful performances and fan favorites from past shows like NUNSENSE, WORKING, CABARET, SWEENEY TODD, GODSPELL, FOREVER PLAID, and MY FAIR LADY.

San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus To Celebrate The Historic GrAnd Opening Of The Pansy L. Chan And Terrence D. Chan National Queer Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2023


Following a three-year, $15 million capital campaign, San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus (SFGMC) Chief Executive Officer Chris Verdugo and Artistic Director Jacob Stensberg today announced the grand opening of their new home, The Pansy L. Chan and Terrence D. Chan National Queer Arts Center (The Chan).

Andris Nelsons And BSO Release Final Installment Of Grammy Award-Winning Shotakovich Symphonies With Deutsche Grammophon
by Michael Major - Oct 13, 2023


The recording, scheduled for release in physical and digital formats, traces with the Symphonies Nos. 2, 3, 12, and 13 a 35-year arc in the Russian composer's creative and personal evolution: from youthful idealism to mature disillusionment and resignation living and working under the Soviet regime.

Stage West Opens Season With ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2023


How do you tell a real princess from a wannabe?  You’ll have a grand time finding out, as Stage West, in a co-production with Theatre TCU, presents the charming, classic fairytale musical Once Upon a Mattress, which begins a 3-week run on Thursday, October 19.  Learn more about the production here!

Steely Dan's Grammy-Winning 'Gaucho' Returns To Vinyl In December; Personally Overseen By Donald Fagen
by Michael Major - Oct 3, 2023


The title would not only mark their final release under MCA Records but also their last studio album for 20 years. Featuring the Top 10 hit “Hey Nineteen,” plus such classic cuts as “Babylon Sisters” and “Time Out of Mind,” Gaucho also boasts a who's who of legendary guest musicians, including Mark Knopfler, Michael McDonald and Bernard Purdie.

Full Cast Revealed to Join Catherine Tate and David Threlfall in THE ENFIELD HAUNTING
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2023


The full cast has been announced to join Catherine Tate and David Threlfall in The Enfield Haunting. Performances begin 30 November at The Ambassadors Theatre, London. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

Northern Light Theatre to Begin 2023-2024 Season With A PHOENIX TOO FREQUENT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2023


Get ready to laugh with A Phoenix Too Frequent, a hilarious romantic comedy playing at Northern Light Theatre. Find out the dates and venue information for this must-see production.

FANGIRLS, MINORITY REPORT, and More Set For Lyric Hammersmith's Spring/Summer 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2023


The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced its Spring/Summer 2024 Season, opening April 2024 with Minority Report. Learn more about the full season and how to get tickets here!

Other Productions of Working

1978   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1998   Long Wharf Revival
2017   West End European Premiere at Southwark Playhouse
West End
2019   Off-Broadway Encores! Off-Center Revival
Off-Broadway

Working - 1978 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1978 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Stephen Schwartz
1978 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Ken Billington
1978 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Craig Carnelia
1978 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Micki Grant
1978 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Mary Rodgers
1978 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Susan Birkenhead
1978 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Stephen Schwartz
1978 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre James Taylor
1978 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Steven Boockvor
1978 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Rex Everhart
1978 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design David Mitchell

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