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Opened: November 24, 1974
Closing: May 18, 1975

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People's Light & Theater Presents The Philly Fan, Closes 11/20
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2011


People's Light & Theatre presents the Theatre Exile production of The Philly Fan, by Bruce Graham. It closes November 20, 2011 on the Steinbright Stage.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for November 16th, 2011
by Paul W. Thompson - Nov 16, 2011


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The 2011 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award nominations, 'WSS' everywhere, 'The Baker's Wife,' dueling TYA 'Babes In Toyland' shows, a 'Seussical' and more....

Bread & Puppet Theater will Return to Theater for the New City for 40th Year, 12/1-18
by Lauren Wolman - Nov 6, 2011


For the 40th year, Peter Schumann's Bread and Puppet Theater (www.breadandpuppet.org) will return to Theater for the New City with two new works, one for adults and one for family audiences.

Protectors of Pine Oak Woods Announces Upcoming Walks in Staten Island
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2011


Upcoming Walks Sponsored by Protectors of Pine Oak Woods (Staten Island)

People’s Light & Theatre Presents Treasure Island: A Musical Panto 11/16-1/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 28, 2011


People's Light & Theatre presents Treasure Island: A Musical Panto, by Kathryn Petersen, with music and lyrics by Michael Ogborn. It runs November 16, 2011 - January 8, 2012 on the Main Stage.

Frankie Valli Comes to the Civic Center, Oct. 28
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2011


The original Jersey Boy Frankie Valli will headline a one-night-only concert for his first-time-ever appearance at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. With his three-and-a-half-octave vocal range, over 100 million records sold and a multi-decade career, iconic Frankie Valli, along with his The Four Seasons, demonstrate why they are still the hottest ticket in town with a catalog of hits like: 'Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You,' 'Big Girls Don't Cry,' 'Rag Doll,' 'Grease,' 'Dawn,' 'Let's Hang On,' 'Sherry,' 'December 1963 (Oh What a Night)' and so many more.

People's Light & Theater Presents The Philly Fan 10/25-11/20
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2011


People's Light & Theatre presents the Theatre Exile production of The Philly Fan, by Bruce Graham. It runs October 25 - November 20, 2011 on the Steinbright Stage.

People’s Light & Theatre Presents The Return of Don Quixote, Closes 10/16
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2011


People's Light & Theatre presents The Return of Don Quixote, by Kira Obolensky, freely adapted from Cervantes' Don Quixote of La Mancha. It closes October 16, 2011 on the Main Stage.

Legacy To Release Leonard Cohen: THE COMPLETE ALBUMS COLLECTION
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2011


Spanning 42 years of studio and concert albums released from 1967 to 2009, THE COMPLETE ALBUMS COLLECTION box set gathers together a lifetime of recordings from Leonard Cohen.

Protectors of Pine Oak Woods Announces Upcoming Walks in Staten Island
by Jennie Mamary - Oct 10, 2011


Upcoming Walks Sponsored by Protectors of Pine Oak Woods (Staten Island)

BLOOD KNOT, HURT VILLAGE, et al. Featured in Signature Center's 2011-12 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 28, 2011


Signature Theatre Company (Founding Artistic Director James Houghton; Executive Director Erika Mallin), announced today seven productions for its inaugural 2012 season at Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street near 10th Avenue), the company's new Frank Gehry-designed permanent home opening in February 2012. Signature Center will allow the Company to expand its programming, introduce new initiatives, and build audiences. Featuring three intimate theatres, a studio theatre, rehearsal studio and a shared lobby with café and bookstore, Signature Center will be both a theatre community hub and a neighborhood destination.

Wilko Johnson To Perform On Later With Jools Holland
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 26, 2011


Wilko Johnson, guitarist and founding member of Dr. Feelgood, will perform songs on Later With Jools Holland on Tuesday September 27th and Friday September 30th.

People's Light & Theater Presents The Philly Fan 10/25-11/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 22, 2011


People's Light & Theatre presents the Theatre Exile production of The Philly Fan, by Bruce Graham. It runs October 25 - November 20, 2011 on the Steinbright Stage.

People’s Light & Theatre Presents The Return of Don Quixote 9/21-10/16
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2011


People's Light & Theatre presents The Return of Don Quixote, by Kira Obolensky, freely adapted from Cervantes' Don Quixote of La Mancha.

Legacy To Release Leonard Cohen: THE COMPLETE ALBUMS COLLECTION
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 20, 2011


Spanning 42 years of studio and concert albums released from 1967 to 2009, THE COMPLETE ALBUMS COLLECTION box set gathers together a lifetime of recordings from Leonard Cohen.

Wilko Johnson's Nationwide UK Tour Kicks Off 9/15
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2011


Wilko Johnson, guitarist and founding member of Dr. Feelgood, who has influenced everyone from Joe Strummer, Mick Jones to Steve Albini, starts his nationwide UK tour at the Edinburgh Caves on Thursday September 15th.

TACT Presents CHILDREN At Theatre Row Beckett Theatre, Opens 10/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 13, 2011


TACT/The Actors Company Theatre (Scott Alan Evans, Cynthia Harris and Jenn Thompson, Co-Artistic Directors) the critically-acclaimed Off-Broadway company 'dedicated to presenting neglected or rarely produced plays of literary merit,' announces complete casting for Children, by A.R. Gurney, the first production of the company's 2011/12 season.

Wilko Johnson's Nationwide UK Tour Kicks Off 9/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 13, 2011


Wilko Johnson, guitarist and founding member of Dr. Feelgood, who has influenced everyone from Joe Strummer, Mick Jones to Steve Albini, starts his nationwide UK tour at the Edinburgh Caves on Thursday September 15th.

2nd Story Opens the Door to a Brand New Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 2, 2011


2nd Story opens the door to its 2011-12 Season with a production of Alan Ayckbourn's Communicating Doors, a terrifyingly funny, film noir-esque comedy thriller that takes us on a time-travelling journey where regrets are reversed, past hurts are undone, mistakes are modified, and murder (yes, murder!) gets a make-over.

People’s Light & Theatre Presents The Return of Don Quixote 9/21-10/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 1, 2011


People's Light & Theatre presents The Return of Don Quixote, by Kira Obolensky, freely adapted from Cervantes' Don Quixote of La Mancha.

Aerosmith's Columbia Records Catalog (1973-1987) to Debut on the iTunes
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 25, 2011


The classic Columbia Records catalog recordings (1973-1987) of Aerosmith, America's all-time top-selling rock and roll band, will be available for the first time digitally on the iTunes Store beginning Tuesday, September 6.

Jeremy Jordan to Sing National Anthem at World TeamTennis, 7/20
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 19, 2011


JEREMY JORDAN, who will soon be starring on Broadway as Clyde Barrow in BONNIE & CLYDE, will be singing the National Anthem at the World TeamTennis matches on Wednesday, July 20th.

TACT to Present A.R. Gurney's CHILDREN And Neil Simon's LOST IN YONKERS in '11-'12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 13, 2011


TACT/The Actors Company Theatre has announced its 2011/2012 Season. The critically-acclaimed company dedicated to presenting neglected or rarely produced plays of literary merit will offer Mainstage productions of Children by A.R. Gurney, and Lost in Yonkers by Neil Simon at The Beckett Theatre at Theatre Row.

Dallas Theater Center Presents THE WIZ, Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2011


Dallas Theater Center proudly presents The Wiz at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre at the AT&T Performing Arts Center July 8 - August 7. Dallas Theater Center Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty will direct the first-ever collaboration between Dallas Theater Center and Dallas Black Dance Theatre.

Dallas Theater Center Presents THE WIZ, Opens July 8
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 1, 2011


Dallas Theater Center proudly presents The Wiz at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre at the AT&T Performing Arts Center July 8 - August 7. Dallas Theater Center Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty will direct the first-ever collaboration between Dallas Theater Center and Dallas Black Dance Theatre.

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The Island - 1974 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1975 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Play John Kani
1975 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Play Winston Ntshona
1975 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Play Athol Fugard
1975 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding New Foreign Play Athol Fugard
1975 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Play Athol Fugard
1975 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Athol Fugard
1975 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play John Kani
1975 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Winston Ntshona
1975 Tony Awards Best Play Athol Fugard
1975 Tony Awards Best Play John Kani
1975 Tony Awards Best Play Winston Ntshona

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