Can-Can Revival 1962 - Articles Page 26

Opened: May 16, 1962

Can-Can - 1962 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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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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Can-Can - 1962 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 26

A THOUSAND CLOWNS Opens 5/15 At Intiman Theatre
by Reynard Loki - May 1, 2009


Tickets are available from www.intiman.org or 206.269.1900. Tickets range in price from $40 to $55, with discounts available for youth, seniors and groups. All patrons who were 12 years old in 1962 will receive $12 off the adult-ticket price, with proof of age. Patrons 25 and under can purchase tickets to any performance for $10. Pending availability, rush tickets will be sold 15 minutes before curtain for $20. Intiman will offer a pay-what-you-can performance (with a $5 suggested minimum per ticket) on Friday, May 22 at 8 pm. This production is recommended for ages 12 and up.

WHOS AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Is 3rd Aurora Script Club Meeting 4/27
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2009


Berkeley?s acclaimed Aurora Theatre Company presents the third Aurora Script Club meeting of the season with Edward Albee?s Who?s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Aurora Theatre Company Education Director Michael Mansfield hosts this moderated discussion about two modern dramatists who were considered by many to be ahead of their time, examining the social-sexual parallels of the upcoming Aurora Theatre Company production of August Strindberg?s Miss Julie, written in 1888, and Albee?s seminal drama, penned in 1962.

WHOS AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Is 3rd Aurora Script Club Meeting 4/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 9, 2009


Berkeley's acclaimed Aurora Theatre Company presents the third Aurora Script Club meeting of the season with Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Aurora Theatre Company Education Director Michael Mansfield hosts this moderated discussion about two modern dramatists who were considered by many to be ahead of their time, examining the social-sexual parallels of the upcoming Aurora Theatre Company production of August Strindberg's Miss Julie, written in 1888, and Albee's seminal drama, penned in 1962.

TV Exclusive: HAIRSPRAY The Final Bow on Broadway
by Craig Brockman - Jan 7, 2009


BWW TV was on hand to bring you the most exclusive coverage of the powerhouse finale, 'You Can't Stop The Beat', the joyful curtain call, Harvey's emotional farewell speech, and inteviews with the original cast members and creative team with a surprise or two!

Photo Coverage: 'You Can't Stop The Beat' at Final HAIRSPRAY
by Walter McBride - Jan 6, 2009


On January 4th 2009, after over 2,641 performances, the curtain fell at the Neil Simon Theater on the final performance of Broadway's 2003 Tony Award winning musical HAIRSPRAY starring original cast members Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur. BroadwayWorld was there to shake and shimmey with the cast one last time! Look for more BWW Hairspray fun coming soon-stay tuned Hairhoppers!

Walnut Street's HAIRSPRAY is a 'Must DO'
by Pati Buehler - Nov 18, 2008


'You Can't Stop the Beat' or the excitement as HAIRSPRAY hits Philly with a fresh new production.

Walnut Street Theatre's HAIRSPRAY Opens November 4th
by Faetra Petillo - Nov 4, 2008


The Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 200th anniversary season with HAIRSPRAY. This all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway show explodes onto the Walnut stage with toe-tappin' hits including 'You Can't Stop the Beat' and 'Welcome to the 60s.' HAIRSPRAY brings big songs, big hair and even bigger dreams to life this holiday season.

Young, Walker, Toporek and More Cast in Walnut Street Theatre's 'Hairspray'
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 9, 2008


The Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 200th anniversary season with HAIRSPRAY. This all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway show explodes onto the Walnut stage with toe-tappin' hits including 'You Can't Stop the Beat' and 'Welcome to the 60s.' HAIRSPRAY brings big songs, big hair and even bigger dreams to life this holiday season.

von Essen Stars In Pittsburgh CLO's 'West Side Story'
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2008


Experience the passion, romance and excitement of the most electrifying music ever written for Broadway, when Pittsburgh CLO proudly presents West Side Story August 5 through August 17 at the Benedum Center. This classic musical is filled with jet-propelled dancing, melodious songs and the poignancy of youthful heartbreak.

In Gratitude: A Fan's Remembrance of Harold Rome
by Bruce F. Winston - May 31, 2006


Bruce F. Winston remembers his 'musical theatre mentor' Harold Rome, the composer/lyricist of Call Me Mister, Fanny, I Can Get It for You Wholesale and more

Track Listing Released for Wall to Wall Sondheim Highlights CD, Available for Pre-Order
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2006


A Highlights CD of 17 tracks from last year's popular Wall to Wall Sondheim concert can now be pre-ordered online

Holiday Roundup of Musical Shows
by Adrienne Onofri - Dec 9, 2005


Divas, Jewish divas, men playing divas, men playing pianos. They're all part of the festivities on a cabaret or concert stage in NYC.

Full Cast Announced For Mufti's 'I Can Get It For You Wholesale'
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2005


The York Theatre Company will present I Can Get It for You Wholesale, the 52nd musical presentation in its Musical in Mufti Series of staged concerts, by Jerome Weidman and Harold Rome, on October 21, 22 and 23.

Touring 'Hairspray' Is a Big Fat Can of Fun
by Jan Nargi - Oct 11, 2005


Talent abounds, but a few too many spritzes of megahold have made this stylish do a bit stiff

I Can Get It For You Wholesale Kicks Off Musicals In Mufti October 21
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2005


The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) will begin its 2005-2006 season with a collection of six 'Musicals in Mufti' - musical theatre gems in staged concert performances.

Callaway Replaces York for Bway Musicals of 1962, June 13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2005


Liz Callaway has replaced Rachel York in the cast of The Broadway Musicals of 1962 at Town Hall, June 13th

Bryan Batt Directs and Rachel York and Brad Oscar Star in June 13 Broadway by the Year
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2005


The concert, devoted to The Broadway Musicals of 1962 will take place at Town Hall on Monday, June 13th and also star Felicia Finley, Danny Gurwin, Christine Pedi, and Scott Coulter.

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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