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Opened: March 30, 1970
Closing: July 27, 1972

Applause - 1970 - Broadway History , Info & More

Palace Theatre (Broadway)
1564 Broadway New York, NY

Based on the film All About Eve and the original story by Mary Orr.

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Who Will Win the 2015 Tony Awards? We Compare Year By Year!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 6, 2015


The 69th Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday June 7th at 8/9c hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming. It's the biggest award show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long award season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. We can't help but wonder what chances this year's Best Musical and Best Play nominees have of taking home the ultimate prize. 

Velocity Premieres New Season of WHAT'S MY CAR WORTH? Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 21, 2015


New episodes of WHAT'S MY CAR WORTH? world premiere tonight, May 21 at 8 and 8:30 PM ET/PT only on Velocity.

Velocity to Premiere New Season of WHAT'S MY CAR WORTH?, 5/21
by Caryn Robbins - May 14, 2015


New episodes of WHAT'S MY CAR WORTH? world premiere Thursday, May 21 at 8 and 8:30 PM ET/PT only on Velocity.

BWW Exclusive: Visiting London and NYC with National Theater Institute Alumni
by National Theater Institute - Feb 16, 2015


The National Theater Institute is committed to diverse theatrical and educational experiences. Therefore, two weeks of each semester are spent in-residence in one of the world's most prominent theater capitals -- the NTI Semester and NTI-Advanced Programs study in London -- while the National Music Theater Institute train in New York City. In both cities, students met with alumni of the National Theater Institute who shared their theatrical experience, NTI stories, professional advice, and insight into the various ways to make a life in the theater. Today, RISK AGAIN! introduces them to you!

BWW Reviews: The Corps de Ballet Is the Star of the MARIINSKY BALLET's 'Swan Lake' at BAM
by Sondra Forsyth - Jan 19, 2015


On January 16th 2015 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the unparalleled precision of the Mariinsky Ballet's corps in "Swan Lake" was rightfully rewarded with the evening's most thunderous applause. Every tilt of the head, every flick of the wrist, every pose, every hop in arabesque was performed in unison and with perfect musicality. The bevy of Russian ballerinas as Swans put the New York City Ballet's often ragged corps to shame, although the American Ballet Theatre's corps is a close second to that of the St. Petersburg troupe.

VIDEO: TCM Remembers Film Greats Lost in 2014 - Mike Nichols, Lauren Bacall and More!
by Movies News Desk - Dec 26, 2014


Turner Classic Movies just posted its annual remembrance of film industry contributors who passed away in 2014, including stage vets Mike Nichols, Lauren Bacall and more. Watch and pay your respects in the video below...

Broadway-Bound CAN-CAN Begins Tonight at Paper Mill
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2014


Paper Mill Playhouse will open its 2014-2015 season with a Broadway-bound, world-class revival of Can-Can starring Kate Baldwin as Pistache and Jason Danieley as Aristide. Can-Can will play the Millburn, New Jersey, theater from tonight, October 1 through October 26, 2014. The official press opening night is Sunday, October 5, at 7:00pm.

SWEENEY TODD to Open at TheatreWorks in October
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 27, 2014


TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, presents the gripping Broadway musical SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. This masterpiece, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler, tells the darkly thrilling tale of a 19th century barber's bloody vengeance. With the help of Mrs. Lovett, the devious purveyor of "the worst pies in London," the cruelly wronged Mr. Todd exacts grisly revenge on the residents of London. Theatreworks Artistic Director Robert Kelley will direct this eight-time Tony Award-winning thrill-ride.SWEENEY TODD plays October 8 - November 2, 2014 (press opening October 11) at TheatreWorks at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets and information the public may visit www.TheatreWorks.org or call (650) 463-1960.

Photo Flash: Remembering Lauren Bacall - Part Two
by Walter McBride - Aug 22, 2014


Film and stage legend and two-time Tony Award winner Lauren Bacall, passed away last week (first reported by TMZ) at the age of 89. The legendary actress suffered a massive stroke and died at home (New York City's famous Dakota Building) according to a family member. BroadwayWorld remembers the legend below.

Photo Flash: Remembering Lauren Bacall - Part One
by Walter McBride - Aug 22, 2014


Film and stage legend and two-time Tony Award winner Lauren Bacall, passed away last week (first reported by TMZ) at the age of 89. The legendary actress suffered a massive stroke and died at home (New York City's famous Dakota Building) according to a family member. BroadwayWorld remembers the legend below.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: August 9-15
by BWW Special Coverage - Aug 15, 2014


Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week or you're just in the mood for a recap, BroadwayWorld's 'this week in pictures' is here to satisfy your end-of-the-week fix! Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to The West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more. Highlights this week include a special celebration of 1,000 performances of ONCE, commemorations of both Robin Williams and Lauren Bacall, Tony Yazbeck at 54 Below, and more!

Photo Coverage: Times Square Honors Lauren Bacall
by Walter McBride - Aug 14, 2014


Film and stage legend and two-time Tony Award winner Lauren Bacall, passed away on Tuesday morning (first reported by TMZ) at the age of 89. The legendary actress suffered a massive stroke and died at home (New York City's famous Dakota Building) according to a family member. The theatre community honored her last night in the lights of Times Square and BroadwayWorld brings you photos below.

BREAKING NEWS: Kate Baldwin, Jason Danieley to Star in Broadway-Bound CAN-CAN Revival at Paper Mill; Full Cast Announced
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 13, 2014


Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director) is proud to open its 2014-2015 season with a Broadway-bound, world-class revival of Can-Can starring Kate Baldwin as Pistache and Jason Danieley as Aristide.

Barbra Streisand Releases Statement on Passing of Lauren Bacall
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 13, 2014


Today, Barbara Streisand, who worked with Bacall in The Mirror Has Two Face, released the following statemen

Liza Minnelli Reacts to Passing of Lauren Bacall: 'She Was One of a Kind'
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 13, 2014


Bacall's close friend Liza Minnelli has issued the following statement on the passing of the legendary actress.

FLASH SPECIAL: Hurry Back - A Lauren Bacall Memorial
by Pat Cerasaro - Aug 13, 2014


Today we celebrate the life and career of legendary Broadway and Hollywood icon Lauren Bacall in honor of her death this week at the age of 89.

APPLAUSE's Penny Fuller Set for Q&A at Spiral Theater Studio Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2014


In Celebrating Penny Fuller's stellar career, she will be sharing the stage with Richard Skipper recounting a 50+ year career in theater, television, film and in cabaret. She will be telling these stories to Richard Skipper of 'Richard Skipper Celebrates!' who interviews celebrities by blog and in a live setting such as the Spiral Theater Studio to get the essence of the artist's complete body of work.

FAC's Youth Repertory Ensemble to Present APPLAUSE
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 11, 2014


The FAC's Youth Repertory Ensemble, currently in its 15th season, is a 5-week conservatory training program for aspiring theatre performers, designers and technicians ages 14 to 18 - the only program of its kind in Colorado. The culmination of their work will take the form of a production of the knock-your-socks-off musical, Applause.

APPLAUSE's Penny Fuller Set for Q&A at Spiral Theater Studio, 7/25
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2014


In Celebrating Penny Fuller's stellar career, she will be sharing the stage with Richard Skipper recounting a 50+ year career in theater, television, film and in cabaret. She will be telling these stories to Richard Skipper of 'Richard Skipper Celebrates!' who interviews celebrities by blog and in a live setting such as the Spiral Theater Studio to get the essence of the artist's complete body of work.

Photo Coverage: Penny Fuller Previews 54 BELOW SINGS APPLAUSE
by Walter McBride - Apr 12, 2014


Two-time Tony nominee Penny Fuller previewed her show 54 BELOW SINGS APPLAUSE. BroadwayWorld was there for the event- check below for photos!

BWW Interview: Listen to Your Captain! Gavin MacLeod Sounds Off About ON THE AIR Benefit for Dezart Performs
by David Green - Mar 13, 2014


Stage and Television stars Gavin MacLeod, Joyce Bulifant and G.W. Bailey lead a cast of twenty professional actors and singers in Dezart Performs fundraising gala, 'ON THE AIR! An Evening of Live Radio Show Classics,' tonight, March 13, 2014 at The Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs. I had the chance to chat with MacLeod about his life and career and participating in the ON THE AIR benefit. Here are a few excerpts from the conversation.

BWW Interview: Listen to Your Captain! Gavin MacLeod Sounds Off About ON THE AIR Benefit for Dezart Performs
by David Green - Mar 10, 2014


Stage and Television stars Gavin MacLeod, Joyce Bulifant and G.W. Bailey lead a cast of twenty professional actors and singers in Dezart Performs fundraising gala, 'ON THE AIR! An Evening of Live Radio Show Classics,' on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at The Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs. The live show with post-performance VIP reception will take the audience back in time to radio's golden age of the 1940s and 1950s with all of the stage gimmicks in tact including sound effects created right on stage, applause signs-and even commercials with original jingles for the modern-day companies sponsoring the special event. The radio shows to be vividly recreated are 'The Bickersons,' 'Sherlock Holmes,' and 'My Favorite Husband.' I had the chance to chat with MacLeod about his life and career and participating in the ON THE AIR benefit. Here are a few excerpts from the conversation.

Helen Reddy Plays the Hobby Center Zilhka Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2014


And so, 'The Voice' of a generation that literally defined gender empowerment has chosen Houston's own Hobby Center Zilhka Hall as her very first stop in 2014. Her local one night appearance is set for tonight, January 23 at 8:00 P.M. Houston is one of only a few carefully selected, scheduled stops on a USA national tour. Along with a 4 piece live band, Ms Reddy returns to the live concert milieu for the first time in nearly a decade and a half.

Rob McClure, Joshua Henry & More to Celebrate MGM Musicals at LYRICS & LYRICISTS on 1/11
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 18, 2013


Follow Lyrics & Lyricists over the rainbow to the West Coast and the glory days of MGM. On January 11, 12and 13 Tony Award® winner Kathleen Marshall makes her L&L debut as guest artistic director for Going Hollywood, a singing, dancing, Technicolor celebration of the silver screen's greatest musicals, featuring Cameron Adams, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Joshua Henry, Jeremy Jordan, Rob McClure and Rachel York.

Helen Reddy to Play Hobby Center Zilhka Hall, 1/23
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 5, 2013


And so, 'The Voice' of a generation that literally defined gender empowerment has chosen Houston's own Hobby Center Zilhka Hall as her very first stop in 2014. Her local one night appearance is set for Thursday, January 23 at 8:00 P.M. Houston is one of only a few carefully selected, scheduled stops on a USA national tour. Along with a 4 piece live band, Ms Reddy returns to the live concert milieu for the first time in nearly a decade and a half.

Applause FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Applause have there been?
Applause has had 8 productions including Broadway which opened in 1970, Broadway which opened in 1970, West End which opened in 1972, Off-Off-Broadway which opened in 1982, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1996, US Tour which opened in 1996, Regional (US) which opened in 2005 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2008.
What Tony Awards has Applause been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Choreography for Ron Field , Best Costume Design for Ray AghayanBest Direction of a Musical for Ron Field and Best Lighting Design for Tharon Musser.
What Tony Awards has Applause won?
Best Musical, Best Choreography for Ron Field , Best Costume Design for Ray Aghayan, Best Direction of a Musical for Ron Field, Best Lighting Design for Tharon Musser, .
What awards has Applause been nominated for?
Applause has been nominated for several awards. Len Cariou was nominated for a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards, as was Bonnie Franklin.
What awards has Applause won?
Applause has won several awards. Len Cariou received the Performance (Theatre World Awards) for his role, and Bonnie Franklin also received the Performance (Theatre World Awards) for her performance.

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