The Act 1977 - Articles Page 19

Opened: October 29, 1977
Closing: July 01, 1978

The Act - 1977 - Broadway History , Info & More

Majestic Theatre (Broadway)
245 West 44th St. New York, NY

The Act is a musical with a book by George Furth, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and music by John Kander.



It was written to showcase the talents of Kander and Ebb favorite Liza Minnelli, who portrayed Michelle Craig, a fading film star attempting a comeback as a Las Vegas singer. The musical premiered on Broadway in 1977.

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The Act - 1977 - Broadway Articles Page 19

Victory Gardens Presents AT HOME AT THE ZOO 10/1-31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2010


Victory Gardens opens its 2010/11 Season with Edward Albee's At Home At The Zoo directed by Artistic Director Dennis Za?ek. The production runs October 1 - October 31, 2010 at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park. The Press Opening is Monday, October 11, 2010, at 7:30 pm.

THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG at the Reprise Closes 10/10
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2010


Stephanie J. Block, Broadway star of '9 to 5: The Musical,' 'Wicked,' 'The Pirate Queen,' and 'The Boy From Oz,' will star opposite Jason Alexander, Artistic Director of Reprise Theatre Company, in 'They're Playing Our Song,' the opening production of the company's 2010-2011 season, playing September 28 to October 10 (press opening September 29) at UCLA's Freud Playhouse.

Photo Flash: Mario Fratti's TRIO at Theater for the New City
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 7, 2010


The playwright and drama critic Mario Fratti -- best-known for his adaptation from the Italian of the Tony Award-winning musical NINE - will present TRIO, three one act plays about sex religion and politics beginning previews October 7 prior to an official opening October 14 at Theater for the New City (155 First Ave. at 10th St.) in Manhattan.

The Colonial Theatre presents Blue Oyster Cult 10/8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2010


Blue Öyster Cult will be coming to the Colonial on October 8 at 8PM. Tickets for the performance are $45 and $35 and can be purchased in person at the Colonial Ticket Office at 111 South Street Monday-Friday 10AM-5PM, performance Saturdays 10AM-2PM, by calling (413) 997-4444 or online at www.thecolonialtheatre.org.

Victory Gardens Presents AT HOME AT THE ZOO 10/1-31
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2010


Victory Gardens opens its 2010/11 Season with Edward Albee's At Home At The Zoo directed by Artistic Director Dennis Za?ek. The production runs October 1 - October 31, 2010 at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park. The Press Opening is Monday, October 11, 2010, at 7:30 pm.

Victory Gardens Presents AT HOME AT THE ZOO 10/1-31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2010


Victory Gardens opens its 2010/11 Season with Edward Albee's At Home At The Zoo directed by Artistic Director Dennis Za?ek. The production runs October 1 - October 31, 2010 at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park. The Press Opening is Monday, October 11, 2010, at 7:30 pm.

Victory Gardens Presents AT HOME AT THE ZOO 10/1-31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2010


Victory Gardens opens its 2010/11 Season with Edward Albee's At Home At The Zoo directed by Artistic Director Dennis Za?ek. The production runs October 1 - October 31, 2010 at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park. The Press Opening is Monday, October 11, 2010, at 7:30 pm.

Victory Gardens Presents AT HOME AT THE ZOO 10/1-31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2010


Victory Gardens opens its 2010/11 Season with Edward Albee's At Home At The Zoo directed by Artistic Director Dennis Za?ek. The production runs October 1 - October 31, 2010 at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park. The Press Opening is Monday, October 11, 2010, at 7:30 pm.

The Colonial Theatre presents Blue Oyster Cult 10/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 21, 2010


Blue Öyster Cult will be coming to the Colonial on October 8 at 8PM. Tickets for the performance are $45 and $35 and can be purchased in person at the Colonial Ticket Office at 111 South Street Monday-Friday 10AM-5PM, performance Saturdays 10AM-2PM, by calling (413) 997-4444 or online at www.thecolonialtheatre.org.

Victory Gardens Presents AT HOME AT THE ZOO 10/1-31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 15, 2010


Victory Gardens opens its 2010/11 Season with Edward Albee's At Home At The Zoo directed by Artistic Director Dennis Za?ek. The production runs October 1 - October 31, 2010 at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park. The Press Opening is Monday, October 11, 2010, at 7:30 pm.

East Lynne Theater Co Interviews THE DICTATOR's Tom Byrn
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 23, 2010


In the spring of 2009, Tom Byrn auditioned for East Lynne Theater Company's world premiere of 'The Ransom of Red Chief' and was cast as one of the thieves in this adaptation of a famous O. Henry story. Now, he's currently portraying Charley Hyne, the role originally played by John Barrymore on Broadway, in the hilarious farce, 'The Dictator.'

Victory Gardens Presents AT HOME AT THE ZOO 10/1-31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 18, 2010


Victory Gardens opens its 2010/11 Season with Edward Albee's At Home At The Zoo directed by Artistic Director Dennis Za?ek. The production runs October 1 - October 31, 2010 at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park. The Press Opening is Monday, October 11, 2010, at 7:30 pm.

Cabaret at the Castle Presents 'Kathryn Crosby: My Life with Bing' 6/29
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2010


Cabaret at the Castle Presents 'Kathryn Crosby: My Life with Bing' 6/29

The Wilma Theater's LEAVING, Closes 6/20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2010


The Wilma Theater concludes its 2009 - 2010 Season with the U.S. Premiere of Leaving, by Václav Havel. The first play in 20 years from playwright and former Czech President Havel, Leaving will receive its U.S. Premiere production under co-Artistic Director Jiri Zizka's direction, with Academy Award® nominee David Strathairn (Good Night, and Good Luck) starring in the role of ex-Chancellor Dr. Vil?m Rieger.

Cabaret at the Castle Presents 'Kathryn Crosby: My Life with Bing' 6/29
by Charlie Piane - Jun 11, 2010


Cabaret at the Castle Presents 'Kathryn Crosby: My Life with Bing' 6/29

Mike Nichols Honored At The 38th Annual AFI Life Achievement Award 6/10
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2010


The American Film Institute and TV Land announced today that many of Hollywood's finest will be on hand to salute acclaimed and beloved film, television and stage director Mike Nichols when he receives the 38th AFI Life Achievement Award on June 10, 2010 on the historic Stage 15 at the Sony Pictures Studios.

Mike Nichols Honored At The 38th Annual AFI Life Achievement Award 6/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 1, 2010


The American Film Institute and TV Land announced today that many of Hollywood's finest will be on hand to salute acclaimed and beloved film, television and stage director Mike Nichols when he receives the 38th AFI Life Achievement Award on June 10, 2010 on the historic Stage 15 at the Sony Pictures Studios.

The Wilma Theater Presents David Strathairn In LEAVING, Opens 5/26
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2010


The Wilma Theater concludes its 2009 - 2010 Season with the U.S. Premiere of Leaving, by Václav Havel. The first play in 20 years from playwright and former Czech President Havel, Leaving will receive its U.S. Premiere production under co-Artistic Director Jiri Zizka's direction, with Academy Award® nominee David Strathairn (Good Night, and Good Luck) starring in the role of ex-Chancellor Dr. Vil?m Rieger.

The Wilma Theater Presents David Strathairn In LEAVING, Previews 5/19
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2010


The Wilma Theater concludes its 2009 - 2010 Season with the U.S. Premiere of Leaving, by Václav Havel. The first play in 20 years from playwright and former Czech President Havel, Leaving will receive its U.S. Premiere production under co-Artistic Director Jiri Zizka's direction, with Academy Award® nominee David Strathairn (Good Night, and Good Luck) starring in the role of ex-Chancellor Dr. Vil?m Rieger.

Marlis Petersen Stars In LULU At The Met, Opens 5/8
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2010


Alban Berg's modernist masterpiece Lulu returns to the Met, starring Marlis Petersen as the scandalous femme fatale and conducted by the Met's newly appointed Principal Guest Conductor Fabio Luisi.

Marlis Petersen Stars In LULU At The Met, Opens 5/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 28, 2010


Alban Berg's modernist masterpiece Lulu returns to the Met, starring Marlis Petersen as the scandalous femme fatale and conducted by the Met's newly appointed Principal Guest Conductor Fabio Luisi.

AFI Sets Committee for TV Land Presents: The AFI Life Achievement Award
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 26, 2010


Top artists from the entertainment community will come together on June 10, 2010 as AFI presents the 38th AFI Life Achievement Award -- the highest honor for a career in film -- to acclaimed director Mike Nichols.

The Drama Book Shop Celebrates Jay Marshall Book 'Beating A Dead Horse,' 4/22
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2010


'An Evening of Whimsy, Wizardry and Wine' will take place at New York's premiere theatrical bookstore April 22 at 6:30pm, celebrating the release of the critically acclaimed new biography, 'Beating a Dead Horse: The Life and Times of Jay Marshall.' Emmy Award-winning talk show host Dick Cavett will interview Emmy Award-winning writer and author Alexander 'Sandy' Marshall about his father, dean of American magicians, Renaissance man, Jay Marshall 'The most famous celebrity no one ever heard of.'

Kenny Werner Quintet Ends Stint at The Blue Note 4/18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2010


Kenny Werner and his quintet featuring Randy Brecker, David Sanchez, John Patitucci and Antonio Sanchez will end their run at the Blue Note from April 18. Since the early ‘80s, Werner has performed with some of the finest musicians in jazz, and his trio featuring Johannes Wiedenmueller and Ari Hoenig was widely considered one of the most innovative of its kind over their nine years together, starting in 1999.

The Drama Book Shop Celebrates Jay Marshall Book 'Beating A Dead Horse,' 4/22
by Emily Faye Oakley - Apr 16, 2010


'An Evening of Whimsy, Wizardry and Wine' will take place at New York's premiere theatrical bookstore April 22 at 6:30pm, celebrating the release of the critically acclaimed new biography, 'Beating a Dead Horse: The Life and Times of Jay Marshall.' Emmy Award-winning talk show host Dick Cavett will interview Emmy Award-winning writer and author Alexander 'Sandy' Marshall about his father, dean of American magicians, Renaissance man, Jay Marshall 'The most famous celebrity no one ever heard of.'

The Act FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Act have there been?
The Act has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1977 and Broadway which opened in 1977.
What Tony Awards has The Act been nominated for?
Best Choreography for Ron Lewis, Best Costume Design for Halston , Best Lighting Design for Tharon Musser Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for John Kander and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Fred Ebb.

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