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Ages: 6+
Opened: April 15, 1957

Brigadoon - 1957 - Broadway History , Info & More

'Brigadoon' is a mythical and magical village located in the Scottish Highlands. Two unsuspecting travelers from the United States stumble upon the town while hunting and are immediately swept up in the activities of the townsfolk whose home only appears for one day every one hundred years.



Tommy, who is unhappy with his mundane life in the States, is immediately drawn into the lives of the villagers who are wonderfully untouched by the modern word He meets and becomes fascinated with a lovely Scottish girl, Fiona, and his life will never be the same.



Tommy's friend Jeff is less enchanted by the surroundings, but he too is eventually caught up in what is happening in Brigadoon, becoming reluctantly entangled with the fetching maid Meg. The villagers are eager with anticipation as the wedding of two young people, Charlie and Jeannie approaches, and the exciting day progresses from eager anticipation to wistful realization that the magical day must end and not come again for a hundred years.



Tommy must make the decision to return to his life in New York or remain in the highlands, and his reluctant return to his old life is soon regretted. Somehow he must return to Brigadoon and to Fiona.



'Brigadoon' is filled with beautiful music, including, in addition to the lovely title song, 'Almost Like Being in Love', 'The Heather on the Hill', 'Come to Me, Bend to Me', and 'There But For You Go I'.



Book and lyrics for 'Brigadoon are by Alan Jay Lerner, and music is by Frederick Loewe The musical opened on Broadway in 1947.



Gene Kelley and Van Johnson appeared as the Americans in the movie version of the musical released in 1954. Cyd Charisse was the lovely Fiona.

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Photo Flash: WEST SIDE STORY Celebrates Opening Night at Drury Lane Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2015

WEST SIDE STORY is now officially the fastest-selling production in Drury Lane Theatre's 30 year history. The highly-anticipated musical runs now through March 29. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!

Photo Flash: WEST SIDE STORY Opens Tonight at Drury Lane Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2015

Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, is kicking off the New Year with WEST SIDE STORY, the revolutionary Tony Award-winning production that forever changed American musical theater. Experience the passion, drama and heart-pounding excitement of WEST SIDE STORY like never before. The production opens tonight, January 22, running through March 22. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

Photo Flash: First Look at WEST SIDE STORY at Drury Lane Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2015

Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, is kicking off the New Year with WEST SIDE STORY, the revolutionary Tony Award-winning production that forever changed American musical theater. Experience the passion, drama and heart-pounding excitement of WEST SIDE STORY like never before. The production is currently in previews and opens January 22, running through March 22. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

Christina Nieves & Jim DeSelm Lead Drury Lane Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2015

Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, is kicking off the New Year with WEST SIDE STORY, the revolutionary Tony Award-winning production that forever changed American musical theater. Experience the passion, drama and heart-pounding excitement of WEST SIDE STORY like never before. The production previews tonight, January 15, opens January 22 and runs through March 22.

Christina Nieves and Jim DeSelm Lead Drury Lane Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY, Now thru 3/22
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2015

Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, is kicking off the New Year with WEST SIDE STORY, the revolutionary Tony Award-winning production that forever changed American musical theater. Experience the passion, drama and heart-pounding excitement of WEST SIDE STORY like never before. The production previews tonight, January 15, opens January 22 and runs through March 22.

Christina Nieves and Jim DeSelm to Lead Drury Lane Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY, 1/15-3/22
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2015

Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, is kicking off the New Year with WEST SIDE STORY, the revolutionary Tony Award-winning production that forever changed American musical theater. Experience the passion, drama and heart-pounding excitement of WEST SIDE STORY like never before. The production previews January 15, opens January 22 and runs through March 22.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 4/9- BRIGADOON
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 9, 2014

Today in 1957, Brigadoon opened at the Adelphi Theatre, where it ran for 47 performances. Brigadoon is a musical with a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. Songs from the musical, such as 'Almost Like Being in Love' have become standards. The story involves two American tourists who stumble upon Brigadoon, a mysterious Scottish village that appears for only one day every hundred years. Tommy, one of the tourists, falls in love with Fiona, a young woman from Brigadoon. The original production opened on Broadway in 1947 and ran for 581 performances. A 1954 film version starred Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse. A 1966 television version starred Robert Goulet and Peter Falk.

South Bend Civic Theatre to Present THE WIZ, 3/28-4/13
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 4, 2014

South Bend Civic Theatre commemorates the 75th anniversary of the classic movie "The Wizard of Oz" by presenting The Wiz, with music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls and book by William F. Brown. Winner of 7 Tony Awards, this original take of the journey of Dorothy through the Land of Oz will entertain and delight audience members of all ages.

ROAD SHOW Comes to Theatre Rhinoceros, Now thru 2/19
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2014

Theatre Rhinoceros presents the Bay Area Premiere of the Stephen Sondheim Musical ROAD SHOW, featuring Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and Book by John Weidman, and running today, January 2 - 19, 2014.

ROAD SHOW Comes to Theatre Rhinoceros, 1/2-19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 16, 2013

Theatre Rhinoceros presents the Bay Area Premiere of the Stephen Sondheim Musical ROAD SHOW, featuring Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and Book by John Weidman, and running January 2 - 19, 2014

Rebecca Luker Joins Cast of CINDERELLA Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 6, 2013

Three-time Tony Award nominee Rebecca Luker will join the cast on Broadway as Cinderella's Fairy Godmother, Marie, starting tonight, September 6 through January 19, 2014. Ms. Luker takes over the role from Victoria Clark, who leaves Cinderella temporarily for a new project, returning to the musical on January 21.

Rebecca Luker to Replace Victoria Clark in CINDERELLA September 6 thru January 19
by Robert Diamond - Aug 22, 2013

The producers of RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA have announced that three-time Tony Award nominee Rebecca Luker will join the cast on Broadway as Cinderella's Fairy Godmother, Marie, starting September 6 through January 19, 2014. Ms. Luker takes over the role from Victoria Clark, who will leave CINDERELLA temporarily for a new project (to be announced), returning to the musical on January 21.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 4/9- BRIGADOON
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 9, 2013

Today in 1957, Brigadoon opened at the Adelphi Theatre, where it ran for 47 performances. Brigadoon is a musical with a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. Songs from the musical, such as 'Almost Like Being in Love' have become standards. The story involves two American tourists who stumble upon Brigadoon, a mysterious Scottish village that appears for only one day every hundred years. Tommy, one of the tourists, falls in love with Fiona, a young woman from Brigadoon. The original production opened on Broadway in 1947 and ran for 581 performances. A 1954 film version starred Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse. A 1966 television version starred Robert Goulet and Peter Falk.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 3/8- Cyd Charisse
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 8, 2014

Happy Birthday, Cyd Charisse! Charisse began starring in films in the 1940s. Her roles usually focused on her abilities as a dancer, and she was paired with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly; her films include Singin' in the Rain (1952), The Band Wagon (1953), Brigadoon (1954) and Silk Stockings (1957). She stopped dancing in films in the late 1950s, but continued acting in film and television, and in 1992 made her Broadway debut.

DIE FLEDERMAUS, I HATE HAMLET, Goodspeed Musicals and More Set for The Hartt School, Feb 2013
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2013

The Hartt School presents a variety of music, dance, and theatre performances this February, many of which are free, and all are open to the public. All events take place at the University of Hartford's main campus, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT, unless otherwise noted.

BWW Reviews: Nelson Delivers a Knock-out THE MUSIC MAN Led By Hancock and Pendzick
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jul 12, 2012

But The Music Man? Come on, the classic Meredith Willson musical chestnut is as corny and all-American as you can possibly get (let's face it, Willson is the master of that particular genre of musical theater occupied by The Music Man and The Unsinkable Molly Brown-plus he wrote the Oscar-nominated score for William Wyler's The Little Foxes, which is one of my all-time favorite movies: "The grits didn't hold they heat"), it's pure hokum and there is absolutely nothing at all cynical about it. So why the heck does it make me respond with some emotional fervor?

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 4/9- BRIGADOON
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 9, 2012

Today in 1957, Brigadoon opened at the Adelphi Theatre, where it ran for 47 performances. Brigadoon is a musical with a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. Songs from the musical, such as 'Almost Like Being in Love' have become standards. The story involves two American tourists who stumble upon Brigadoon, a mysterious Scottish village that appears for only one day every hundred years. Tommy, one of the tourists, falls in love with Fiona, a young woman from Brigadoon. The original production opened on Broadway in 1947 and ran for 581 performances. A 1954 film version starred Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse. A 1966 television version starred Robert Goulet and Peter Falk.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 3/8- Cyd Charisse
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 8, 2012

Happy Birthday, Cyd Charisse! Charisse began starring in films in the 1940s. Her roles usually focused on her abilities as a dancer, and she was paired with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly; her films include Singin' in the Rain (1952), The Band Wagon (1953), Brigadoon (1954) and Silk Stockings (1957). She stopped dancing in films in the late 1950s, but continued acting in film and television, and in 1992 made her Broadway debut.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for January 4th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson - Jan 4, 2012

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to New York. Check out the Mosh Pit 'Top Ten Hot Topics' for the last half of 2011!

Entr’Acte Theatrix Presents The Beloved Musical GODSPELL
by Beau Higgins - Dec 21, 2011

Entr'Acte Theatrix has chosen Godspell as its next production. One of the most successful Off-Broadway and Broadway musicals of all time (a current revival is playing to packed houses on Broadway), Godspell is the perfect vehicle to highlight the talents of the company's young performers.

Entr’Acte Theatrix Presents The Beloved Musical GODSPELL
by Beau Higgins - Dec 13, 2011

Entr'Acte Theatrix has chosen Godspell as its next production. One of the most successful Off-Broadway and Broadway musicals of all time (a current revival is playing to packed houses on Broadway), Godspell is the perfect vehicle to highlight the talents of the company's young performers.

Hal Linden, Christina Pickles Lead ON GOLDEN POND At Colony Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 25, 2011

The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the second production of its 37th season of shows - its first ever with six productions instead of five! Hal Linden & Christina Pickles will star in the classic, ON GOLDEN POND, written by Ernest Thompson and directed by Cameron Watson (Trying, Grace and Glorie).

Hal Linden, Christina Pickles Lead ON GOLDEN POND At Colony Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 30, 2011

The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the second production of its 37th season of shows - its first ever with six productions instead of five! Hal Linden & Christina Pickles will star in the classic, ON GOLDEN POND, written by Ernest Thompson and directed by Cameron Watson (Trying, Grace and Glorie).

Original Broadway Cast Recording of BRIGADOON Earns Place in Grammy Hall of Fame
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 7, 2010

In continuing its mission to preserve and celebrate music year-round, The Recording Academy® announces the newest additions to its legendary GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® collection. Established by The Academy's National Trustees in 1973, the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame was created to honor recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance that are at least 25 years old. Recordings are reviewed annually by a special member committee of eminent and knowledgeable professionals from all branches of the recording arts, and final approval is made by The Recording Academy Trustees. With 30 new titles, the list currently totals 881 and is displayed at The GRAMMY Museum®.

Broadway By the Bay Announces 2011 Season At New Home
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 13, 2010

BROADWAY BY THE BAY, the Peninsula's premier musical theatre company, is proud to present its 2011 season at its new home at the historic Fox Theatre in Redwood City.

Brigadoon FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the songs are in Brigadoon and what's the order?
Once in the Highlands
Brigadoon
Vendor's Calls
Down on MacConnachy Square
Waitin' for My Dearie
I'll Go Home with Bonnie Jean
The Heather on the Hill
Rain Exorcism
The Love of My Life
Jeannie's Packin' Up
Come to Me, Bend to Me
Almost Like Being in Love
Entrance of the Clans
Wedding Ceremony
The Wedding Dance
The Sword Dance
The Chase
There But for You Go I
Glen Scene Opening
My Mother's Wedding Day
Dance (iii)
The Funeral Dance
From This Day On
Bar Scene
Finale
Dance (i)
Dance (ii)
Brigadoon
Down in MacConnachy Square
Waitin' for My Dearie
I'll Go Home with Bonnie Jean
The Heather on the Hill
Come to Me, Bend to Me
Almost Like Being in Love
There But For You Go I
My Mother's Wedding Day
From This Day On / Farewell Music
What productions of Brigadoon have there been?
Brigadoon has had 20 productions including Broadway which opened in 1947, Broadway which opened in 1947, West End which opened in 1949, Broadway which opened in 1950, Broadway which opened in 1950, Broadway which opened in 1957, Broadway which opened in 1957, Off-Broadway which opened in 1961, Broadway which opened in 1963, Broadway which opened in 1963, Off-Broadway which opened in 1964, Off-Broadway which opened in 1967, Broadway which opened in 1980, Broadway which opened in 1980, Regional (US) which opened in 1981, West End which opened in 1988, Off-Broadway which opened in 1991, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1995, Regional (US) which opened in 2004 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2017.
What Tony Awards has Brigadoon been nominated for?
Best Scenic Design for Oliver Smith.

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