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Opened: December 1, 1968

Carnival! - 1968 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Based on the novela The Love of Seven Dolls by Paul Gallico and the film adaptation by Helen Deutsch

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JEDWARD’s Carnival Tour Rolls in to Wexford Town 8/7
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2011


Fresh from bringing Jedward mania to the rest of Europe, the pop duo are back in Wexford Opera House on Sunday, August 7 at 7:30pm as part of a brand new nationwide tour, Jedward's hotly anticipated Carnival Tour sees fire, pyro, bouncy castles, roller skaters, acrobats and dancers take to the stage, amid amazing lighting effects, in this lavish carnival themed show.

The Carnival of Wonders Set For The Orleans Showroom 8/20-21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 28, 2011


The award-winning combination of magic, comedy and mystery that is the Carnival of Wonders will amaze and delight at The Orleans Showroom, August 20 and 21, each evening at 8 p.m.

JEDWARD’s Carnival Tour Rolls in to Wexford Town 8/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 19, 2011


Fresh from bringing Jedward mania to the rest of Europe, the pop duo are back in Wexford Opera House on Sunday, August 7 at 7:30pm as part of a brand new nationwide tour, Jedward's hotly anticipated Carnival Tour sees fire, pyro, bouncy castles, roller skaters, acrobats and dancers take to the stage, amid amazing lighting effects, in this lavish carnival themed show.

WIADCA to Launch Carnival Season 2011 June 27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 22, 2011


The West Indian-American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) announced plans today to launch its carnival season 2011 on June 27, with an elegant Reception and Award Ceremony titled 'The Best of the Caribbean,' at the Tropical Paradise Grand Ballroom, 1367 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203.

TWENTYWONDER, A Carnival of the Mind Held July 9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 13, 2011


The 2nd annual fundraising event TWENTYWONDER, A Carnival of the Mind, presented by Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles (DSALA) and hosted by the L.A. Derby Dolls at the Doll Factory (1910 West Temple Street) will be held on Saturday, July 9The evening will be a bursting expo of art, science, music and comedy, plus an all-star roller derby grudge match - "TwentyWonder Derby Thunder" - featuring the All-Star Teams, the LA Ri-Ettes vs. the San Diego Derby Dolls' Wildfires. Proceeds will benefit DSALA's efforts to support those born with Trisomy 21/Down syndrome living in greater Los Angeles.

Carnival Cruise Lines & Live Nation Ent. Announce Marketing Alliance
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 4, 2011


Carnival Cruise Lines, a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), and Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) today announced a wide-ranging national marketing alliance that will "Rock the Deck" for concert-goers across the country starting this spring.

CARNIVAL London Cast Recording Gets Limited Edition Release this Spring
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2011


On April 21, 1961, Broadway audiences and critics fellhead-over-heels in love with the new musical Carnival. Produced by David Merrick and adapted from the MGM film Lili by Michael Stewart (from thescreenplay by Helen Deutsch, itself adapted from a Paul Gallico short storyentitled The Man Who Hated People), theshow was directed and choreographed by Gower Champion and had a tuneful andmemorable score by Bob Merrill. The critics raved - in the Daily News, John Chapman wrote that Carnival was 'enchantment from the moment the houselights godown.' And so it was, pureenchantment, despite its darker elements - it ran on Broadway for 719 performances, and had a best-selling original cast recording (which debuted atnumber one on the Billboard chart) and 'Love Makes The World Go Round' became amuch-sung song, covered by many of the popular singers of the time. Carnival was nominated for seven Tony Awards, winning two(one for Alberghetti - in a tie with Diahann Carroll - and one for Will StevenArmstrong's scenic design). The show had a successful national tour, as well.

Kritzerland to Release CARNIVAL Album in May
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2011


On April 21, 1961, Broadway audiences and critics fell head-over-heels in love with the new musical Carnival. Produced by David Merrick and adapted from the MGM film Lili by Michael Stewart (from the screenplay by Helen Deutsch, itself adapted from a Paul Gallico short story entitled The Man Who Hated People), the show was directed and choreographed by Gower Champion and had a tuneful and memorable score by Bob Merrill. The critics raved - in the Daily News, John Chapman wrote that Carnival was 'enchantment from the moment the houselights go down.' And so it was, pure enchantment, despite its darker elements - it ran on Broadway for 719 performances, and had a best-selling original cast recording (which debuted at number one on the Billboard chart) and 'Love Makes The World Go Round' became a much-sung song, covered by many of the popular singers of the time. Carnival was nominated for seven Tony Awards, winning two (one for Alberghetti - in a tie with Diahann Carroll - and one for Will Steven Armstrong's scenic design). The show had a successful national tour, as well.

Photo Coverage: ABSINTHE, Blend of Carnival & Spectacle Opens at Caesars Palace
by Robert Diamond - Apr 3, 2011


One part vivid imagination, two parts carnival and a shot of old world burlesque mixed with a heavy dash of decadence and you have ABSINTHE, a unique show that premieres Strip-side on Friday, April 1. This new production by internationally renowned Spiegelworld, Base Entertainment and Jess Ravich makes its vibrant debut at the Roman Plaza at Caesars Palace.

CARNIVAL London Cast Recording Gets Limited Edition Release this Spring
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 21, 2011


On April 21, 1961, Broadway audiences and critics fellhead-over-heels in love with the new musical Carnival. Produced by David Merrick and adapted from the MGM film Lili by Michael Stewart (from thescreenplay by Helen Deutsch, itself adapted from a Paul Gallico short storyentitled The Man Who Hated People), theshow was directed and choreographed by Gower Champion and had a tuneful andmemorable score by Bob Merrill. The critics raved - in the Daily News, John Chapman wrote that Carnival was 'enchantment from the moment the houselights godown.' And so it was, pureenchantment, despite its darker elements - it ran on Broadway for 719 performances, and had a best-selling original cast recording (which debuted atnumber one on the Billboard chart) and 'Love Makes The World Go Round' became amuch-sung song, covered by many of the popular singers of the time. Carnival was nominated for seven Tony Awards, winning two(one for Alberghetti - in a tie with Diahann Carroll - and one for Will StevenArmstrong's scenic design). The show had a successful national tour, as well.

Kritzerland to Release CARNIVAL Album in May
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 21, 2011


On April 21, 1961, Broadway audiences and critics fell head-over-heels in love with the new musical Carnival. Produced by David Merrick and adapted from the MGM film Lili by Michael Stewart (from the screenplay by Helen Deutsch, itself adapted from a Paul Gallico short story entitled The Man Who Hated People), the show was directed and choreographed by Gower Champion and had a tuneful and memorable score by Bob Merrill. The critics raved - in the Daily News, John Chapman wrote that Carnival was 'enchantment from the moment the houselights go down.' And so it was, pure enchantment, despite its darker elements - it ran on Broadway for 719 performances, and had a best-selling original cast recording (which debuted at number one on the Billboard chart) and 'Love Makes The World Go Round' became a much-sung song, covered by many of the popular singers of the time. Carnival was nominated for seven Tony Awards, winning two (one for Alberghetti - in a tie with Diahann Carroll - and one for Will Steven Armstrong's scenic design). The show had a successful national tour, as well.

RT Theater presents Carnival Round the Central Figure, Closes 1/30
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2011


This winter, Diana Amsterdam's Carnival Round the Central Figure brings the macabre back to New York City.

Review - Carnival Round The Central Figure
by Ben Peltz - Jan 21, 2011


The central figure of Diana Amsterdam's tragedy of manners is a young, terminally ill accountant named Paul (Ted Caine) who spends most of the evening silently lying in a hospital bed surrounded by a carnival of denial.  Unable to communicate, it's unclear how much of his wife, Sheila's (Christine Rowan),  mask of perkiness he must endure as she forces positive energy into the room with plans for their future and uses an annoyingly motherly tone to praise the fact that he ate a whole half a banana today and kept it all down.

RT Theater presents Carnival Round the Central Figure, Opens 1/17
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2011


This winter, Diana Amsterdam's Carnival Round the Central Figure brings the macabre back to New York City.

RT Theater presents Carnival Round the Central Figure, Previews 1/13
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2011


This winter, Diana Amsterdam's Carnival Round the Central Figure brings the macabre back to New York City.

Carnival Cruise Line Brings Confetti Fun to Times Square for New Year's Eve 2011
by BWW News Desk - Dec 31, 2010


For the first time ever, Carnival Cruise Lines is infusing its fun spirit into the world's largest New Year's Eve celebration in New York's Times Square.

Carnival Cruise Line Brings Confetti Fun to Times Square for New Year's Eve 2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 16, 2010


For the first time ever, Carnival Cruise Lines is infusing its fun spirit into the world's largest New Year's Eve celebration in New York's Times Square.

RT Theater presents Carnival Round the Central Figure, Previews 1/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 7, 2010


This winter, Diana Amsterdam's Carnival Round the Central Figure brings the macabre back to New York City.

50 Magicians 'Disappear' On Carnival Cruise
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 11, 2010


Sunday, about 50 top magicians boarded the Carnival Splendor for a magical vacation in Mexico.

IRT Presents CARNIVAL ROUND THE CENTRAL FIGURE, 1/13
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 8, 2010


This winter, Diana Amsterdam's Carnival Round the Central Figure brings the macabre back to New York City. In a staging by Karen Kohlhaas reminiscent of the carnal exorbitance of carnivale's heyday, featuring a cast of characters pulled straight from the murky depths of the human psyche. Carnival is a hilarious, bizarre, and poignant story of the meaning of death, of dying with dignity, and the ancient dilemma of living for a life after death. Presented by IRT Theater (Kori Rushton, Artistic Director).

IRT Presents CARNIVAL ROUND THE CENTRAL FIGURE 1/17-30
by Sophie Schulman - Nov 8, 2010


This winter, Diana Amsterdam's CARNIVAL ROUND THE CENTRAL FIGURE brings the macabre back to New York City. In a staging by Karen Kohlhaas reminiscent of the carnal exorbitance of carnivale's heyday, featuring a cast of characters pulled straight from the murky depths of the human psyche. Carnival is a hilarious, bizarre, and poignant story of the meaning of death, of dying with dignity, and the ancient dilemma of living for a life after death. Presented by IRT Theater (Kori Rushton, Artistic Director).

Carnival of Sanhaim Comes To The Tank 11/6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2010


Carnival of Sanhaim comes to the Tank Saturday, November 06, 2010; 3pm & 7:30pm

CST Family Series Continues with The Carnival of the Animals and The Story of Babar
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2010


On the heels of its acclaimed world-premiere family musical The Emperor's New Clothes, Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) continues the 2010/11 CST Family Series with another joyous musical event for the entire family.

Carnival of Sanhaim Comes To The Tank 11/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 14, 2010


Carnival of Sanhaim comes to the Tank Saturday, November 06, 2010; 3pm & 7:30pm

CST Family Series Continues with The Carnival of the Animals and The Story of Babar
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 1, 2010


On the heels of its acclaimed world-premiere family musical The Emperor's New Clothes, Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) continues the 2010/11 CST Family Series with another joyous musical event for the entire family.

Carnival! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Carnival! have there been?
Carnival! has had 12 productions including Broadway which opened in 1961, Broadway which opened in 1961, US Tour which opened in 1961, West End which opened in 1962, US Tour which opened in 1962, Off-Broadway which opened in 1968, Regional (US) which opened in 1986, Off-Broadway which opened in 1993, Off-Broadway which opened in 2002, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 2006, Washington, DC (Regional) which opened in 2007 and East Haddam, CT (Regional) which opened in 2010.

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