The Act 1977 - Articles Page 22

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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La MaMa Presents TIBETAN BOOK OF THE DEAD to Benefit Shatigar 10/27
by Reynard Loki - Oct 20, 2008


A special performance of 'Tibetan Book of the Dead or How Not To Do It Again' by Jean-Claude van Itallie will be presented one night only, October 27, 2008 at La MaMa E.T.C. (Annex Theater), 66 East Fourth Street, Manhattan, to support the rebuilding of the century-old theater barn at Shantigar, the unique center for theater, meditation and healing located in Rowe, MA.

She's Back!! 'Liza's At The Palace' to Run December 3 - 14
by Robert Diamond - Oct 19, 2008


After weeks of rumors, it's finally official! Liza Minnelli will bring her unmatchable magic BACK to Broadway, when she stars in her new show 'Liza's At The Palace...!' opening Wednesday, December 3rd.

Photo Coverage: The Cast of Roundabout's 'Streamers' Meet the Press
by Walter McBride - Oct 2, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) will present a new Off-Broadway production of David Rabe's award winning drama Streamers, directed by Scott Ellis. Streamers will begin performances on Friday, October 17th and open officially on Thursday, November 11th, 2008, Off-Broadway at the Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street).

Kate Mulgrew Joins the Cast of EQUUS
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2008


The stage and screen actress KATE MULGREW has joined 'Harry Potter' star DANIEL RADCLIFFE and the Tony Award-winning actor RICHARD GRIFFITHS ('The History Boys') -- in the cast of Peter Shaffer's Tony Award-winning play EQUUS, coming to Broadway this fall with previews starting previews September 5th prior to opening September 25th at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 W. 44 St.), it has been announced.

The Canadian Stage Company announces 2008-2009 season
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - Feb 28, 2008


New season subscription packages on sale today for CanStage's 2008/09 season. Doubt, Frost/Nixon and Blackbird, are among the highlights.

'Equus' Gallops Back Into the West End
by Robert Gould - Feb 27, 2007


Peter Shaffer's 1973 play, 'Equus', a thoroughly absorbing and gripping psychological drama, rears its head once more in the West End in Thea Sharrock's revival at the Gielgud theatre. And the play has lost none of its power and ability to challenge the mind and shock the senses.

The SpeakEasy Stage Company Presents 'New' Works By Tennessee Williams
by Nancy Grossman - Feb 9, 2006


Five one-act plays sewn seamlessly together by Director Scott Edmiston

Jonathan Leaf's The Caterers Runs Off-Broadway Oct. 6-30
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2005


Jonathan Leaf's drama The Caterers will begin October 6th previews at Altered Stages and run through October 30th

Submissions Begin 5/2 for the $50,000 Fred Ebb Award
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2005


The Fred Ebb Award will recognize excellence in musical theatre songwriting, by a lyricist, composer, or songwriting team that has not yet achieved significant commercial success. The award is meant to encourage and support aspiring songwriters to create new works for the musical theatre. The prize includes a $50,000 award.

Announcing the Fred Ebb Award for Songwriting
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2005


The Fred Ebb Foundation (Mitchell Bernard, Trustee) in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) are pleased to announce the inauguration of the Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters. The award is named in honor of the late award-winning lyricist Fred Ebb.

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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