Big River Revival Tour 2004 - Articles Page 15

Opened: June 11, 2004
Closing: June 2005

Big River - 2004 - US Tour History , Info & More

Based on the novel Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

The production is based on the 2003 Broadway staging by the Roundabout Theatre Company and the American Deaf West Theatre. Huckleberry Finn narrates the story of Huck, a young man who takes a long journey to accompany an escaped slave named Jim on his quest for freedom. In the process, Huck learns a great deal about himself and about the developing country around him.



The show blends American Sign Language (ASL) with traditional choreography and staging, affording a unique opportunity for deaf and hearing actors to work collaboratively and provide accessibility to a wider audience. In this adaptation, every line and lyric is simultaneously performed in spoken (or sung) English and ASL, and interwoven with music, dance, and storytelling techniques from both hearing and deaf cultures.

Big River - 2004 - US Tour Cast

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Big River - 2004 - US Tour Articles Page 15

Kohl, Pew, Parlato, Denman & More Star In Pioneer Theatre Company's 42ND STREET 4/23 - 5/8
by Charlie Piane - Apr 8, 2010


Pioneer Theatre Company presents its season finale 42ND STREET, April 23rd through May 8th, 2010.

Astoria PAC Presents CHILDREN OF EDEN 5/6 - 5/22, Opens 5/8
by Charlie Piane - Apr 6, 2010


Astoria Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce their production of the Stephen Schwartz musical Children of Eden, choreography by Christine O'Grady, musical direction by Lilli Wosk, and directed by Tom Wojtunik.

Kohl, Marcus et al. Join Patinkin, Baldwin, Opel in PARADISE FOUND; Rehearsals Start 5th April; Opens 19th May
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 5, 2010


Rehearsals begin today, Monday, April 5 for the World Premiere production of PARADISE FOUND, a new musical under the combined direction of Theater legend and 21-time Tony Award winner Harold Prince (the original productions of Cabaret, Sweeney Todd, A Little Night Music, The Phantom of the Opera, Company, Follies, Evita) and 5-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman (Crazy For You, Show Boat, The Producers, Contact). This is their first collaboration since the landmark, Tony Award-winning revival of Show Boat. Following the New York rehearsal period, the production will open at London's acclaimed Menier Chocolate Factory with performances running May 19 through June 26.

THE BURNT PART BOYS Announces Complete Off Broadway Casting, Previews 4/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 30, 2010


Playwrights Horizons (Artistic Director, Tim Sanford; Managing Director, Leslie Marcus) and Vineyard Theatre (Artistic Director, Douglas Aibel; Executive Director, Jennifer Garvey-Blackwell) have announced complete casting for their co-production of the New York premiere of the new musical THE BURNT PART BOYS by Mariana Elder (book), Chris Miller (music) and Nathan Tysen (lyrics).

NY Gay Men’s Chorus Presents 'Big Gay Sing 2' Featuring Petula Clark, 3/26
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2010


The New York City Gay Men's Chorus' Big GAY Sing 2 takes last year's sellout sing along and turns up the dial. This show has it all - including the chance to sing a solo with the Chorus in our Big Gay Idol competition. With music from Lady Gaga, Glee and Beyonce to classics by George Michael, Cher and Broadway, plus dance and drag, BGS2 leaves no gay stone unturned. On March 25 and 26, the NYCGMC is going to fill Skirball with glitter, glamour, and gorgeous men.

NY Gay Men’s Chorus Presents 'Big Gay Sing 2' Featuring Petula Clark, 3/25 & 3/26
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2010


The New York City Gay Men's Chorus' Big GAY Sing 2 takes last year's sellout sing along and turns up the dial. This show has it all - including the chance to sing a solo with the Chorus in our Big Gay Idol competition. With music from Lady Gaga, Glee and Beyonce to classics by George Michael, Cher and Broadway, plus dance and drag, BGS2 leaves no gay stone unturned. On March 25 and 26, the NYCGMC is going to fill Skirball with glitter, glamour, and gorgeous men.

NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald & More, 3/16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2010


The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.

Long Wharf Theatre's SYLVIA Closes 3/14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2010


Beloved playwright A.R. Gurney, a Connecticut resident and author of the plays The Cocktail Hour, The Dining Room and Love Letters, returns to Long Wharf Theatre with his hit comedy Sylvia.

Ford's Theater Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS 3/12-22
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2010


The Ford's Theatre Society continues its 2009-2010 season with 'Little Shop of Horrors' by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, March 12 to May 22, 2010.

NY Gay Men’s Chorus Presents 'Big Gay Sing 2' Featuring Petula Clark, 3/25 & 3/26
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2010


The New York City Gay Men's Chorus' Big GAY Sing 2 takes last year's sellout sing along and turns up the dial. This show has it all - including the chance to sing a solo with the Chorus in our Big Gay Idol competition. With music from Lady Gaga, Glee and Beyonce to classics by George Michael, Cher and Broadway, plus dance and drag, BGS2 leaves no gay stone unturned. On March 25 and 26, the NYCGMC is going to fill Skirball with glitter, glamour, and gorgeous men.

Two River Theater Company Welcomes HS Students To Audition For Two Programs
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2010


Two River Theater Company welcomes high school students from around the state to audition for two upcoming programs: PlayBack and its Metro Scholar program.

Insights & Revelations Performance Series Reschedules Rehearsing Consciousness
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2010


Rehearsing Consciousness will now be presented next Thursday, March 4th, at 8:00 p.m. The Insights & Revelations Performance Series, now in residence at The Emelin Theatre of Mamaroneck for the 2009/2010 season, announces the first show of the Spring 2010 season, February 25th at 8:00 p.m.

Creators of [title of show] Visit Arizona Theatre Company for Post-Performance Talk on March 4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2010


Arizona Theatre Company's post-show discussion at [title of show] following the performance on Thursday, March 4 at 7:30 PM will feature the creators and original stars themselves, Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell; and original keyboardist and musical arranger Larry Pressgrove.

La Mirada Theatre Presents NOBODY'S PERFECT Opens 2/28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2010


La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts continues its 2009-2010 Programs for Young Audiences series with The Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour production of the new family musical, Nobody's Perfect. Performances are Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.

Insights & Revelations Performance Series Reschedules Rehearsing Consciousness
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 25, 2010


Rehearsing Consciousness will now be presented next Thursday, March 4th, at 8:00 p.m. The Insights & Revelations Performance Series, now in residence at The Emelin Theatre of Mamaroneck for the 2009/2010 season, announces the first show of the Spring 2010 season, February 25th at 8:00 p.m.

Creators of [title of show] Visit Arizona Theatre Company for Post-Performance Talk on March 4
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2010


Arizona Theatre Company's post-show discussion at [title of show] following the performance on Thursday, March 4 at 7:30 PM will feature the creators and original stars themselves, Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell; and original keyboardist and musical arranger Larry Pressgrove.

Ford's Theater Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS 3/12-22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 23, 2010


The Ford's Theatre Society continues its 2009-2010 season with 'Little Shop of Horrors' by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, March 12 to May 22, 2010.

Two River Theater Company Welcomes HS Students To Audition For Two Programs
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2010


Two River Theater Company welcomes high school students from around the state to audition for two upcoming programs: PlayBack and its Metro Scholar program.

Long Wharf Theatre Presents SYLVIA 2/17-3/14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2010


Beloved playwright A.R. Gurney, a Connecticut resident and author of the plays The Cocktail Hour, The Dining Room and Love Letters, returns to Long Wharf Theatre with his hit comedy Sylvia.

La Mirada Theatre Presents NOBODY'S PERFECT Opens 2/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 11, 2010


La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts continues its 2009-2010 Programs for Young Audiences series with The Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour production of the new family musical, Nobody's Perfect. Performances are Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.

Two River Theater Company Welcomes HS Students To Audition For Two Programs
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 11, 2010


Two River Theater Company welcomes high school students from around the state to audition for two upcoming programs: PlayBack and its Metro Scholar program.

The Barrow Group Theatre Company Presents An Encore Performance Of THE TRICKY PART
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2010


The Barrow Group Theatre Company, the Drama Desk award-winning company that developed this season's Broadway blockbuster A Steady Rain, and last season's Off-Broadway hit The Temperamentals, announces a one-night-only encore performance of Martin Moran's award-winning The Tricky Part, as a benefit for The Barrow Group's new play development programming.

La Mirada Theatre Presents NEW YORK STATE OF MIND 2/7
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2010


LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & UPRIGHT CABARET are thrilled to announce the performers for their second sensational UPRIGHT CABARET experience at the NEW Cabaret Lounge at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

La Mirada Theatre and Upright Cabaret Present Their 2nd Concert
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2010


LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & UPRIGHT CABARET are thrilled to announce the performers for their second sensational UPRIGHT CABARET experience at the NEW Cabaret Lounge at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Photo Flash: [title of show] Comes To The Herberger Theater Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 3, 2010


Imagine two hyper-talented young songwriters in New York trying to write a new musical about two hyper-talented young songwriters in New York trying to write a new musical?!

Other Productions of Big River

1985   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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1986   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1987   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
1997   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2003   Broadway Roundabout Revival
Broadway
2004   US Tour National Tour
US Tour

Big River - 2004 US Tour Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2004 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Musical Tyrone Giordano
2004 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Musical Michael McElroy
2004 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical Jeff Calhoun
2004 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Michael McElroy
2004 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Roundabout Theatre Company
2004 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Julia C. Levy
2004 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Deaf West Theatre
2004 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Ed Waterstreet
2004 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Bill O'Brien
2004 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Center Theatre Group
2004 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Mark Taper Forum

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