Can-Can Revival 1988 - Articles Page 28

Opened: October 26, 1988
Closing: January 21, 1989

Can-Can - 1988 - West End History , Info & More

Strand Theatre
168-9 Strand 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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BWW Reviews: WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING Proves Family Secrets Can Have A Lasting Impact
by Jade Kops - Mar 20, 2015


New Theatre's latest offering tells the story of a reunion between an estranged father and son in a wet Alice Springs in 2039 as it unearths the history of 4 generations while the world is faced with apocalyptic flooding and falling fish in Andrew Bovell's WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING.

City Winery Napa to Host NAPA SEDER - BEYOND 4 CUPS, 3/29
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2015


The 'Napa Seder-Beyond 4 Cups' transcends religion and highlights the cultural connection to the historic Jewish liberation from slavery and universal struggle with freedom. Wine is a prominent theme in the traditional Passover Seder, and Michael Dorf, City Winery owner and founder wants to ask the question 'why on this night in Napa should we only have 4 cups of wine?' Mr. Dorf has produced his unique celebrity driven Seder in NY since 1988, taken it to Chicago in 2012 and will premier it in Napa on March 29th at City Winery Napa -- one week prior to the official start of the holiday.

BWW Reviews: LOVE LIES BLEEDING Flies High as a Kite, Never Comes Down To Earth
by Katricia Lang - Feb 9, 2015


At one point, I think someone threw underwear on the stage, but I can't verify this, because I'm lying. At any rate, there were more whistles and cheers than applause. That's not customary for a ballet.

FLASH FRIDAY: Chita Rivera Returns To Broadway! A Career Celebration - WEST SIDE STORY, BYE BYE BIRDIE, CHICAGO, THE VISIT & Much More
by Pat Cerasaro - Jan 30, 2015


Today we are saluting one of the most iconic leading ladies in Broadway history in honor of her recently announced return to Broadway in Kander & Ebb's THE VISIT, the one and only Chita Rivera.

R.E.M.'s I.R.S. Records Singles Set for New Vinyl Seven-Inch Collection, '7IN �" 83-88,' Out Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2014


Eleven singles R.E.M. released between 1983 and 1988 with I.R.S. Records have been gathered for 7IN - 83-88, a new boxed collection of vinyl seven-inch singles to be released today, December 9 by Capitol/I.R.S.

Triumph Over Tragic Loss Explored in THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE at USC's Lab Theatre This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2014


The UofSC Department of Theatre and Dance will present The Women of Lockerbie, a drama by Deborah Brevoort inspired by the tragic 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, this weekend, Nov. 20-23 at the Lab Theatre. Senior Theatre major Grace Ann Roberts is directing the production.

BWW Reviews: BLANK! THE MUSICAL is Truly Your Musical
by David Clarke - Nov 18, 2014


Come one, come all to the musical you help create. Just a few blocks north of the heart of Times Square, the vastly talented improv actors, orchestra, and crew of BLANK! THE MUSICAL are treating audiences to the opening and closing night of a musical. (No, they're not reviving the 1988 production of CARRIE.) When you enter New World Stages for BLANK! THE MUSICAL, you'll have no idea what you're in for in the best of possible ways.

PRELUDE TO A KISS Opens Tonight at NTC
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2014


'Prelude to a Kiss,' a 1988 play by Craig Lucas, tells the story of a young bride and groom that experience a supernatural event at their wedding. As a result, they are forced to contemplate the true meaning of 'soul mate.'

PRELUDE TO A KISS Opens 11/13 at NTC
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 11, 2014


"Prelude to a Kiss," a 1988 play by Craig Lucas, tells the story of a young bride and groom that experience a supernatural event at their wedding. As a result, they are forced to contemplate the true meaning of "soul mate."

Public Enemy Classics to Be Released as Multi-Disc Deluxe Editions for Def Jam/UMe
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 30, 2014


When Public Enemy's second album, It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, was released in 1988, “it completely upended the way records are made.

Triumph Over Tragic Loss Explored in THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE at USC's Lab Theatre, 11/20-23
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2014


The UofSC Department of Theatre and Dance will present The Women of Lockerbie, a drama by Deborah Brevoort inspired by the tragic 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, Nov. 20-23 at the Lab Theatre. Senior Theatre major Grace Ann Roberts is directing the production.

R.E.M.'s I.R.S. Records Singles Set for New Vinyl Seven-Inch Collection, '7IN �" 83-88,' Out 12/9
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 28, 2014


Eleven singles R.E.M. released between 1983 and 1988 with I.R.S. Records have been gathered for 7IN – 83-88, a new boxed collection of vinyl seven-inch singles to be released December 9 by Capitol/I.R.S.

BWW Interviews: Direct From Signature: Eric and Charlie talk Elmer (Gantry)!
by Ellen Burns - Oct 7, 2014


One constant in Washington-area theater for which we should all be grateful, is that the wonderful creative minds and souls at Signature Theatre in Arlington, VA, can be counted on to bring us fresh, innovative and carefully crafted productions of shows that may be new to many of us. This season, Signature is giving us three world premier productions of new musicals (Sheryl Crow's Diner; John Kander's Kid Victory and DC-native Nick Blaemire's Soon), but also a revival of a musical version of the story of Elmer Gantry, a traveling salesman turned preacher, who brings a religious revival a possibly dangerous spark in his pursuit of love. Almost 90 years ago, Sinclair Lewis brought Elmer Gantry to the page and Signature's Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer, is bringing him to the Signature stage for 2014 audiences.

Peter Brook's THE SUIT Comes to Adelaide Festival Centre, Now thru Oct 12
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2014


State Theatre Company and Adina Apartment Hotels in association with Arts Projects Australia and the Adelaide Festival Centre present PETER BROOK'S THE SUIT in a run exclusive to Adelaide from the Theatre des Bouffes du Nord. Based on THE SUIT by Can Themba, Mothobi Mutloatse and Barney Simon, the production will run today 1 October through 12 October 2014, with an opening slated for Friday 3 October at 8pm at the Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre.

Photo Coverage: LES GIRLS Plays The Friars Club
by Stephen Sorokoff - Sep 30, 2014


The Friars were a mens only club until 1988. Last night some great women Friars entertained their fellow members in the newly named Jerry Lewis Monastery.

Stephen King's Horror-Classic CARRIE THE MUSICAL to Make Central Texas Premier at Austin Theatre Project
by Matt Sowell - Sep 26, 2014


Austin Theatre Project is thrilled to announce the Central Texas premiere of CARRIE The Musical which will open on October 24, 2014 at the Doughery Arts Center. The classic story by Stephen King takes a look at the problems high school students face while trying to fit in with the "cool crowd" and consequences that bullying can bring about. But the story behind the production is almost as thrilling as the novel itself.

Soluna Studio to Present CARRIE, 10/17-11/2
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 18, 2014


SoLuna Studio will produce the musical CARRIE: THE MUSICAL as a part their professional mainstage season, with performances running October 17th - November 2nd. Performances will be held on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm. Tickets are $15 for students and seniors and $20 for adults. Group rates are also available. For more information about the show and tickets, please visit SoLuna Studio's website at www.solunastudiony.com. Pictures and other promotional material from the show can be found on Instagram at CARRIE_SOLUNA and on Twitter @CARRIE_SOLUNA

THE C ENIGMA is Based on Heroes Who Fought Hitler and the Nazis
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 5, 2014


Based on actual heroes who gave their lives in order to fight the dark evil that Hitler's Nazism represented, 'The C Enigma' explores the premise that each and every one of us has the personal responsibility to fight for freedom, justice, and the forces of good. An individual's actions can have a drastic impact on the outcome of any battle, war, or campaign. A particular brand of evil has reared its ugly head at certain points throughout history, and humanity must fight to keep it in check. This balance is sometimes managed on the scale of world wars, but it can also come down to an individual's actions. Chance-or perhaps fate-leads Matthias Adkins up to his grandfather's attic, where he discovers a hidden picture of Admiral Wilhelm Canaris, the head of the German secret service during WWII. A few other items reveal that his grandfather has left him a set of riddles that will lead him through three time periods-1945, 1988, and 2008-on a hunt for his family's identity and his own destiny...which turns out to be a destiny beyond his wildest dreams. This page-turner bridges decades and generations, and infiltrates secret organizations and evil cults, to weave a mysterious and compelling narrative that broadens one's perspective regarding history and personal duty. 'The C Enigma' is available in both print and ebook format. Book Information: The C Enigma By Spiros Gratsias ISBN: 978-1499625608 ASIN: B00MIWE734 Published: August 2014 Pages: 312 Genre: Historical Fiction About The Author: Spiros Gratsias is a native of Montreal, Canada, born to Greek immigrants. He moved back to Greece twenty years ago and has been living there ever since. Gratsias has a master's degree in manufacturing technology and thirty-five years' experience in the aerospace and consumer goods industries. An amateur painter and dedicated student of history, he devotes much of his time to reading and writing. For more information, review copies, or interviews please contact the author at: Spiros Gratsias Email: graspi13@gmail.com Website: http://authorspirosgratsias.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SGratsias Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spiros.gratsias.7

John Behlmann, Melissa Errico and Will Swenson Lead Atlanta Premiere of BULL DURHAM, Beginning Tonight at the Alliance Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 3, 2014


John Behlmann, Melissa Errico and Will Swenson star in BULL DURHAM, the new musical based on the beloved 1988 film, which Sports Illustrated proclaimed the '#1 Greatest Sports Movie of All-time.' BULL DURHAM will premiere at the Alliance Theatre tonight, September 3, and will run until October 5.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Alliance Theatre's BULL DURHAM
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 18, 2014


Rehearsals are underway for the Alliance Theatre's upcoming world premiere BULL DURHAM, a new musical based on the beloved 1988 film. The production hits the Alliance Stage on September 3rd. Directed by Kip Fagan (Off-Broadway: The Revisionist), BULL DURHAM has a book by Academy Award-nominee Ron Shelton (director and screenwriter of the Bull Durham movie) and music and lyrics by Susan Werner, whom the Chicago Tribune called, 'one of the most innovative songwriters working today.' Check out character portraits of the cast below!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 8/15- HAIRSPRAY
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 15, 2014


Today in 2002, Hairspray opened at the Neil Simon Theatre, where it ran for 2642 performances. Hairspray is a musical with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman and a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on the 1988 John Waters film Hairspray. In 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, plump teenager Tracy Turnblad's dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program. When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight. She then launches a campaign to integrate the show. Hairspray is a social commentary on the injustices of parts of American society in the 1960s.

BWW Reviews: Jason Alexander Goes From Broadway Star to Star Director in BROADWAY BOUND at the Odyssey
by Shari Barrett - Aug 15, 2014


From December 1986 to September 1988, Jason Alexander, the actor best known for his role as George Costanza for nine seasons on the television series Seinfeld, played older brother Stanley in the original Gene Saks production of BROADWAY BOUND on Broadway. It's a play that he loves dearly, calling it Neil Simon's strongest dramedy, and he has directed the marvelous production on the intimate Odyssey stage through September 21, effectively seating the audience in the living room of the Jerome home.

Photo Flash: Batter Up! Melissa Errico & Will Swenson Prep for BULL DURHAM
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 12, 2014


Rehearsals are underway for the Alliance Theatre's upcoming world premiere BULL DURHAM, a new musical based on the beloved 1988 film. The production hits the Alliance Stage on September 3rd. Recently, the BULL DURHAM cast took a break from rehearsals to take a field trip to Coolray Field, home to the Triple A minor league team, the Gwinnett Braves, where Braves coaches and Manager Brian Snitker provided training and tips for the talented actors. BroadwayWorld brings you more photos from the special event below!

Photo Flash: First Look- Melissa Errico, Will Swenson, & John Behlmann in BULL DURHAM
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 2, 2014


Rehearsals are underway for the Alliance Theatre's upcoming world premiere BULL DURHAM, a new musical based on the beloved 1988 film. Melissa Erico, one of the stars, posted the show's first picture to Twitter, saying, 'Our first promo photo shoot yesterday for #BullDurhamMusical at @alliancetheatre w/ @thewillswenson & @johnbehlmann!'

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for Alliance Theatre's BULL DURHAM with Will Swenson, Melissa Errico & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 29, 2014


Rehearsals started today for the Alliance Theatre's upcoming world premiere BULL DURHAM, a new musical based on the beloved 1988 film, which Sports Illustrated proclaimed to be the '#1 Greatest Sports Movie of All-time.' Directed by Kip Fagan (Off-Broadway: The Revisionist), BULL DURHAM has a book by Academy Award-nominee Ron Shelton (director and screenwriter of the Bull Durham movie) and music and lyrics by Susan Werner, whom the Chicago Tribune called, 'one of the most innovative songwriters working today.' Check out photos of the cast in rehearsal below!

Other Productions of Can-Can

1953   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1954   West End London Production
West End
1955   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1959   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1962   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1981   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1988   International Tour
1988   West End London Revival
West End
2004   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2007   London Lost Musicals Concert
London
2007   Los Angeles Pasadena Playhouse Production
Los Angeles

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