Can-Can 1954 - Articles Page 4

Opened: October 14, 1954

Can-Can - 1954 - West End History , Info & More

London Coliseum
St. Martin's Lane WC2N 4ES London

The musical comedy takes place in turn-of-the-century Paris, where La Mome Pistache, proud owner of the Bal du Paradis, famous for its sexy can-can girls, spars with Aristide Forestier, a self-righteous judge determined to close all Parisian dance halls.

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Review: IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at Theatre In The Park
by Alan Portner - Jul 18, 2023


Shawnee Mission Park’s “Theatre in the Park,” marks the season with an oddly appropriate July production of “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas.” The item up for view and review is a very nice production of Irving Berlin classic songs and the familiar tale based on a 1954 movie of the same name.  There is significantly more Irving Berlin music in the staged musical than in the 1954 film. 

PINOCCHIO Comes to Teatr Wielki in April 2024
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2023


PINOCCHIO Comes to Teatr Wielki in April 2024. Performances run 21-26 April.

Photos/Video: Go Inside Stephen Sondheim's $7M Manhattan Townhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 11, 2023


Stephen Sondheim's Manhattan home is now for sale. The 7 bedroom, 3 bath townhouse in East Midtown has been listed by Michael J. Franco at Compass for $7M. 

COSI FAN TUTTE Comes to Teatr Wielki in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2023


COSI FAN TUTTE Comes to Teatr Wielki in 2024. Performances run 15 March - 22 June 2024.

Fort Wayne Youtheatre Reveals 89th Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2023


Fort Wayne Youtheatre has released the plans for their 89th Season of educating, engaging, and entertaining the youth and families of the Fort Wayne area. The fifth oldest operating children’s theatre in the United States, Youtheatre is expanding its reach by partnering with local organizations. 

Prologue Theatre Presents The Regional Premiere Of MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA By Christian St. Croix
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2023


Prologue Theatre's next production, Monsters of the American Cinema by Christian St. Croix, explores the definition of family, coming-of-age challenges, and the fun of classic films in this regional premiere presented at the Atlas Performing Arts Center July 20 - August 6, 2023.

TALES OF THE TRANSCESTORS Comes to Greenway Court Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2023


Celebration Theatre and Greenway Arts Alliance present a limited return engagement of TALES OF THE TRANSCESTORS, with a collection pf original vignettes directed by Shaan Dasani (he/they).  

STEFAN AND FRIENDS, CECIL BEATON'S DIARIES & More Set for Jermyn Street Theatre Summer Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2023


Jermyn Street Theatre has revealed an eclectic programme of summer visitors, running over a two-month period from 4 July to 2 September.

Review: THE ROSE TATOO by Tennessee Williams at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey-An Enthralling Production
by Marina Kennedy - Jun 6, 2023


The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey opens their exciting 2023 Season on the Main Stage with Tennessee Williams’ gem, The Rose Tattoo, and the production couldn’t be better.

Former Vanity Fair Editor Wayne Lawson Comes To INSPĪR CARNEGIE HILL As Part Of Its Series Celebrating Seniors
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2023


It's been a 'who's who' of famed octogenarians and nonagenarians inspiring residents recently at Inspīr Carnegie Hill, where bold faced names have been making appearances for months, with an impressive lineup continuing through the summer and beyond.

American Repertory Ballet Presents PREMIERE3 At The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, June 10-11
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2023


Tripling down on its commitment to dynamic new work, American Repertory Ballet (ARB) returns to the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center June 10-11 with Premiere3, an evocative and intriguing triple bill. The program features world premieres by acclaimed choreographers Ethan Stiefel and Amy Seiwert, and the company premiere of the Arthur Mitchell classic, Holberg Suite. 

Exclusive: How Costume Designer Angelina Kekich Found the 'Perfect Pink' For GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES
by Michael Major - Jun 1, 2023


This spring, audiences went back to Rydell High for Rise of the Pink Ladies, the new Grease prequel series on Paramount+. We sat down with Angelina Kekich, who set the tone for the new series by designing the costumes for the first three episodes of the season. Read about her process and check out exclusive photos of costume sketches!

Coney Island USA& Headline Sponsor Chicken Of The Sea Present THE 41ST ANNUAL MERMAID PARADE, June 17
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2023


The Mermaid Parade is a unique and artistic celebration of ancient mythology and a honky-tonk seaside ritual that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to the amusement district.

Tony Award & MTV Moonman Awarded to Choreographer Michael Peters to be Auctioned
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2023


A Tony Award and MTV Moonman Awarded to Michael Jackson Choreographer Michael Peters and important documents from James Dean’s Broadway career will be auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Auctions on May 26, 2023.

Solo Exhibition By Turner Prize-Winning Artist Lubaina Himid Opens At Glyndebourne
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2023


A solo exhibition by  Turner Prize-winning British artist, Lubaina Himid CBE RA, opens 19 May 2023 at Glyndebourne Festival 2023.

92NY Shares Acclaimed Performance of "Under Milk Wood" Starring Michael Sheen
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2023


92NY’s Unterberg Poetry Center celebrates the ninth annual International Dylan Thomas Day (on May 14) by sharing video of an acclaimed 2014 performance of Thomas’ timeless “play for voices” - Under Milk Wood – starring actor Michael Sheen and an all-Welsh cast.  

Open-Door Playhouse to Debut A FALLIING STAR AT BUZZARD'S ROOST in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2023


On June 13, 2023, the classic American radio show gets a modern twist, as TV, Broadway and Rock stars join forces for the new musical: A FALLING STAR AT BUZZARD'S ROOST.

Schedule Announced For The 2023 CAPA Summer Movie Series At The Ohio Theatre, June 15- July 16
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2023


The CAPA Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, has announced the schedule for its 54th series of classic films and cult favorites. The 2023 series will run June 15-July 16 at the historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) and feature 19 films over five weeks.

BLISS STREET New Indie Rock Musical Extends One Week To May 20
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2023


'Bliss Street,' a new musical recounting a significant chapter of New York's iconic 70s Rock & Roll history, is extending it's run by one week, through May 20, 2023.

Video: Who Will Win the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023


The Pulitzer Prize Board will present the 2023 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!

Sanaz Toossi's ENGLISH Wins 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023


The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that English, by Sanaz Toossi has won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: On Sugarland by Aleshea Harris and The Far Country by Lloyd Suh.

THE CONNIE CONVERSE UNIVERSE To Play Monroe Forum At The El Portal Theatre This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - May 6, 2023


The world premiere of The Connie Converse Universe starring Hope Levy has been set for two performances only on Saturday, May 20, at 8pm, and Sunday, May 21, at 5pm, at the Monroe Forum in the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood.

PYO Music Institute Presents PRYSM STRINGS 16th ANNUAL FESTIVAL CONCERT, May 13
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2023


​​​​​​​Bachrach PhotographyPHILADELPHIA, PA (May 2, 2023) — Prysm Strings, the beginner-intermediate string music education program of Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute (PYOMI), will perform in Church of the Redeemer (200 Pennswood Road, Bryn Mawr, PA) on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. 

PYO Music Institute 20th Annual Festival Concert May 6
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2023


Bravo Brass, the all-brass ensemble of the PYO Music Institute (PYOMI), performs its 20th Annual Festival Concert entitled - “Bravo Brass on Demand” - on Saturday, May 6th, 2023.

Review: PETER PAN at Knight Theater
by Perry Tannenbaum - Apr 28, 2023


The new Charlotte Ballet production of PETER PAN, choreographed by Christopher Stuart, is the most inclusive and politically correct I've seen, retaining sets and costumes from previous editions while completely changing the music. Plenty of delightful surprises and only one SOS: it's a no-fly zone.

Can-Can FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Can-Can have there been?
Can-Can has had 13 productions including Broadway which opened in 1953, Broadway which opened in 1953, West End which opened in 1954, US Tour which opened in 1955, Off-Broadway which opened in 1959, Off-Broadway which opened in 1962, Broadway which opened in 1981, Broadway which opened in 1981, which opened in 1988, West End which opened in 1988, Off-Broadway which opened in 2004, London which opened in 2007 and Los Angeles which opened in 2007.

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