The Boy Friend Revival 2003 - Articles Page 18.6

Ages: 12+
Opened: August 9, 2003
Closing: August 31, 2003

The Boy Friend - 2003 - Regional (US) History , Info & More

The Jazz Age lives on in this light, romantic spoof of 1920's musical comedy. brbrThe setting is-where else?-the French Riviera. Polly, an English heiress attending Mme. Dubonnet's Finishing School, falls in love with Tony, a delivery boy. Recalling her father's warning to beware fortune seekers, she posses as a working girl, unaware Tony is in fact the missing son of the wealthy Lord Brockhurst. Things get complicated with the unexpected arrival in Nice of Polly's parents and Lord and Lady Brockhurst-but not to worry, a happy ending is in store for all. brbrThe show's many memorable roles include the flirtatious Mme. Dubonnet, her boy-crazy students and Polly (the role which turned Julie Andrews into an overnight sensation), making it ideal for theatre groups with a strong female ensemble. With its catchy tunes, period dances (including the inevitable Charleston) and winning sense of humor, "The Boy Friend" is a sparkling, tongue-in-cheek 1920's romp in the spirit of "No, No, Nanette."

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Oglesby, Bennett & More Cast In Guthrie's CAROLINE OR CHANGE, Previews 4/18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2009


The Guthrie today announced the complete cast and creative team for Caroline, or Change, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner's deeply personal story, featuring music by three-time Tony Award-nominated composer Jeanine Tesori (Shrek the Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie).

Publick Theater Boston Presents HUMBLE BOY 4/9-5/2
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2009


Publick Theatre Boston returns to the familiar, eclectic worlds of English gardens, strained family relations, and quantum physics with the New England premiere of Charlotte Jones's award-winning comedy Humble Boy. Performances are April 9 through May 2, 2009 at the Plaza Theatre at the Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont Street in Boston's South End. Performances are Thursdays and Fridays at 8:00 pm, Saturdays at 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm and Sundays at 3:00pm. Press Performance is Sunday April 12 at 3pm. Tickets: $35-$32 (Preview Performances April 9-12 All Tickets $20).

Publick Theater Presents HUMBLE BOY 4/9-5/2 At The Plaza
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2009


Publick Theatre Boston returns to the familiar, eclectic worlds of English gardens, strained family relations, and quantum physics with the New England premiere of Charlotte Jones's award-winning comedy Humble Boy. Performances are April 9 through May 2, 2009 at the Plaza Theatre at the Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont Street in Boston's South End. Performances are Thursdays and Fridays at 8:00 pm, Saturdays at 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm and Sundays at 3:00pm. Press Performance is Sunday April 12 at 3pm. Tickets: $35-$32 (Preview Performances April 9-12 All Tickets $20).

Angela Betzien's THE DARK ROOM Comes To Black Swan 5/1-5/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 6, 2009


In this chilling new psychological thriller, six unlikely characters converge at a run-down motel on the edge ofa military town. A boy waits for a stranger. Pregnant Emma waits for her husband, the country cop wasted after his best friend's wedding.

Oglesby, Bennett & More Cast In Guthrie's CAROLINE OR CHANGE, Previews 4/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 3, 2009


The Guthrie today announced the complete cast and creative team for Caroline, or Change, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner's deeply personal story, featuring music by three-time Tony Award-nominated composer Jeanine Tesori (Shrek the Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie).

Publick Theater Boston Presents HUMBLE BOY 4/9-5/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 4, 2009


Publick Theatre Boston returns to the familiar, eclectic worlds of English gardens, strained family relations, and quantum physics with the New England premiere of Charlotte Jones's award-winning comedy Humble Boy. Performances are April 9 through May 2, 2009 at the Plaza Theatre at the Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont Street in Boston's South End. Performances are Thursdays and Fridays at 8:00 pm, Saturdays at 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm and Sundays at 3:00pm. Press Performance is Sunday April 12 at 3pm. Tickets: $35-$32 (Preview Performances April 9-12 All Tickets $20).

Publick Theater Presents HUMBLE BOY 4/9-5/2 At The Plaza
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 24, 2009


Publick Theatre Boston returns to the familiar, eclectic worlds of English gardens, strained family relations, and quantum physics with the New England premiere of Charlotte Jones's award-winning comedy Humble Boy. Performances are April 9 through May 2, 2009 at the Plaza Theatre at the Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont Street in Boston's South End. Performances are Thursdays and Fridays at 8:00 pm, Saturdays at 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm and Sundays at 3:00pm. Press Performance is Sunday April 12 at 3pm. Tickets: $35-$32 (Preview Performances April 9-12 All Tickets $20).

Tommy Tune Just Keeps On Dancing
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 26, 2009


Tommy Tune doesn't let his age slow him down as he continues to perform and make waves dancing on The Great White Way and all around America. On January 23 and 24 Tommy Tune performed 'Tommy Tune in Steps in Time: A Broadway Biography in Song and Dance' at the Strathmore. Tommy Tune in Steps in Time: A Broadway Biography in Song and Dance Featuring the Manhattan Rhythm Kings. With an unprecedented nine Tony Awards in four categories, Tommy Tune's credentials are impressive, but it's his effortless charm that brings audiences back again and again. 'The last genuine song-and-dance man' (Variety), Tune is top-hatted, white-tied, and tailed for this delicious evening of show standards, with the Manhattan Rhythm Kings trio providing impeccable accompaniment. On November 12, 2003, The President of The United States presented Tommy Tune with the nations' highest honor for Artistic Achievement, The National Medal of Arts. In a private ceremony in the oval office of the White House, Mr. Tune received this honor to add to his already unprecedented nine Tony Awards in four different categories plus, among other accolades, eight Drama Desk Awards, two Obie Awards, two Astaire Awards, the American Dance Award, the Drama League Award, and the George Abbott Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Casting Complete for BAM's THE BRIDGE PROJECT, Performances Begin 1/2
by Eddie Varley - Dec 22, 2008


Sam Mendes directs a transatlantic company of actors in a double-bill of classic works for The Bridge Project's inaugural 2009 season, which pairs a new version of The Cherry Orchard by Tom Stoppard with The Winter's Tale. A formidable transatlantic company and creative team will mount these two new productions for seven internationally renowned theaters. Simon Russell Beale leads the British/American cast, playing Lopakhin in The Cherry Orchard and Leontes in The Winter's Tale. He is joined by Sin?ad Cusack as Madame Ranevskaya and Paulina, Richard Easton as Firs and Old Shepherd, Rebecca Hall as Varya and Hermione, Josh Hamilton as Yasha and Polixenes, Ethan Hawke as Trofimov and Autolycus, and Paul Jesson as Gaev and Camilo.

Testa, Burgess, Fleshler, LeFevre, Ortlieb, Rosen & More Join GUYS & DOLLS Cast
by Robert Diamond - Dec 15, 2008


Producer Howard Panter for Ambassador Theatre Group and co-producers Tulchin/Bartner/Jenkins, Bill Kenwright, Northwater Entertainment, Darren Bagert, and Tom Gregory announced the complete cast and design team for the new Broadway production of the greatest musical comedy GUYS AND DOLLS. The first joint Broadway project by two-time Tony Award winning director Des McAnuff and choreographer Sergio Trujillo since their collaboration on the Tony Award winning musical Jersey Boys, GUYS AND DOLLS will begin previews on February 3, 2009 at Broadway's newly refurbished Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). Opening Night is March 1, 2009.

'THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN' Debuts at Kennedy Center 12/4
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2008


The Kennedy Center presents the world premiere of The Trumpet of the Swan: A Novel Symphony based on the book by E.B. White, adapted for the stage by Marsha Norman, with music by Jason Robert Brown, and direction by Gary Griffin. The production features a 35-piece orchestra conducted by Jason Robert Brown. Trumpet of the Swan: A Novel Symphony is part of a season-long initiative Broadway: The Third Generation, celebrating the current generation of Broadway musical composers, and will appear for five performances in the Eisenhower Theater December 4-6, 2008. The theatrical adaptation is recommended for audiences aged seven and up.

The World Premiere Of 'THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN' 12/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 13, 2008


The Kennedy Center presents the world premiere of The Trumpet of the Swan: A Novel Symphony based on the book by E.B. White, adapted for the stage by Marsha Norman, with music by Jason Robert Brown, and direction by Gary Griffin. The production features a 35-piece orchestra conducted by Jason Robert Brown. Trumpet of the Swan: A Novel Symphony is part of a season-long initiative Broadway: The Third Generation, celebrating the current generation of Broadway musical composers, and will appear for five performances in the Eisenhower Theater December 4-6, 2008. The theatrical adaptation is recommended for audiences aged seven and up.

Tony Winning Best Musical 'Big River'
by Beau Higgins - Oct 13, 2008


'Big River' recounts Mark Twain's powerful portrait of classic American characters - Huck Finn, Tom Sawyer and their slave friend, Jim - setting it against a musical backdrop of homespun country infused with soulful gospel. At once comical and poignant, this celebrated show takes audiences on an adventure down the Mississippi River to tell the enduring tale of a boy's struggle to escape convention, and a man's struggle to find freedom.

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Extends 'Lady' For Two Additional Weeks
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 17, 2008


Rattlestick Playwrights Theater (David Van Asselt, Artistic Director and Sandra Coudert, Managing Director) has announced a two-week extension (through October 11) of Lady, the provocative new play by Craig Wright (The Pavilion). Directed by Dexter Bullard (Bug), the critically acclaimed production is being produced in association with Barrow Street Theatre. Performances began Thursday, August 28th, 2008. Opening night was Monday, September 8th at 7pm. The show will run now run through Saturday, October 11, 2008.

Charm City Call Board: August 22 - 28
by James Howard - Aug 22, 2008


NEW THIS WEEK! The final entrants of this year's BPF! News of Theatre Project! MET!

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Opens 14th Season With Wright
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 4, 2008


Rattlestick Playwrights Theater (David Van Asselt, Artistic Director and Sandra Coudert, Managing Director) begins its 14th anniversary season with the New York Premiere of Lady, a provocative new play by Craig Wright (The Pavilion), directed by Dexter Bullard (Bug). The production will be produced in association with Barrow Street Theatre. Performances begin Thursday, August 28th, 2008.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Megan Reinking of 'Hair'
by Adrienne Onofri - Aug 3, 2008


The daughter of a Vietnam vet, Megan plays one of the hippies in this summer's Shakespeare in the Park revival.

Barrington Presents 'The Violet Hour'
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2008


Barrington Stage Company, under the artistic leadership of Julianne Boyd, presents the Berkshire-area premiere of The Violet Hour, an imaginative and thought-provoking play about love, time and fate, by award-winning playwright Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out).

The Journey Of An Off Broadway Theater Company: Drew DeCorleto Talks About 'Broken Watch'
by Faetra Petillo - Jun 24, 2008


On June 30th, 2008 the Michael Weller Theater, home to many Off Broadway theater companies will close its doors for the last time as management 'looks to offer more office space'. The last show to play in the Michael Weller Theatre was presented by Broken Watch Theatre Company, The Framer by Edward Allan Baker.

Euan Morton Live at The Algonquin
by TJ Fitzgerald - Mar 17, 2008


Taboo star spreads his wings to perform in concerts at the Oak Room.

Michael Esper Nominated for Irish Times Theatre Award
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2008


Michael Esper, who will be featured in Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming production of The Four of Us, has been nominated for an Irish Times/ESB Irish Theatre Award in the category of Best Supporting Actor for his work in the Druid Theatre Company's production of Long Day's Journey Into Night. The winners of the Irish Times/ESB Irish Theatre Awards will be announced at an awards ceremony at Dublin's Burlington Hotel at 7:30 PM on Sunday, February 10.

Polk, Del Negro & Campbell Star in 'Speed-the-Plow' at ACT
by Eugene Lovendusky - Dec 10, 2007


American Conservatory Theater announced the casting today for David Mamet's brisk, cutting comedy on the movie business, Speed-the-Plow, directed by Loretta Greco. The cast features 2007 Drama Desk Award-nominee Andrew Polk, Matthew Del Negro ('The Sopranos'), and Jessi Campbell (A.C.T.'s Blackbird). Speed-the-Plow plays A.C.T. January 4 through February 3. Press night is Wednesday, January 9.

MTC Announces Productions for 2007-2008 Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2007


MANHATTAN THEATRE CLUB (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer; Daniel Sullivan, Acting Artistic Director 2007-2008 Season) is pleased to announce upcoming productions for its 2007-2008, including the two shows on Broadway at the Biltmore Theatre (261 West 47th Street) and the four productions at MTC's Off-Broadway theatres at Stage I and Stage II at New York City Center (131 West 55th Street).

There's Nothing Mute About Nick Spangler
by Joseph F. Panarello - May 31, 2007


Nick Spangler chats about a performing career that has led him to the current Off-Broadway production of The Fantasticks, in which he plays the Mute

John Rubinstein to Play The Wizard in LA Wicked
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2007


Veteran stage, screen and television star John Rubinstein is announced to play The Wizard in the new Los Angeles production of WICKED, which begins performances on February 10, 2007, at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Rubinstein joins stars Eden Espinosa and Megan Hilty, who play Elphaba and Glinda, and Carol Kane, who plays Madame Morrible. Kane appeared in the role during the sold out engagement of WICKED at the Pantages Theatre last summer, and then went on to play the part on Broadway.

Other Productions of The Boy Friend

1953   London Fringe Original London Production
London Fringe
1953   London Fringe London Production
London Fringe
1954   West End West End Transfer
West End
1954   Broadway Broadway Production
Broadway
1955   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1958   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1967   West End London Revival
West End
1968   Australia Australian Revival
Australia
1970   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1984   West End London Revival
West End
2003   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
2005   Regional (US) Goodspeed Revival
Regional (US)
2006   West End Open Air Theatre Revival
West End
2007   Off-Broadway Musicals Tonight! Concert
Off-Broadway
2019   West End Menier Chocolate Factory's West End Revival
West End

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