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Opened: April 19, 1945

Carousel - 1945 - Broadway History , Info & More

Majestic Theatre (Broadway)
245 West 44th St. New York, NY

Based on Liliom by Ferenc Molnár


From a translation by Benjamin F. Glazer

Join us in July for one of Rogers and Hammerstein’s most cherished musicals,

Carousel. With classic songs such as “If I Loved You”, “June Is Bustin’ Out All Over” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone”, this story touches upon life, love, and family. Brilliant sets, costumes, and an unbeatable cast complement this celebrated Broadway score. Under the stars, come rain or shine, Carousel will be an experience you won’t soon forget.

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Riverside Theatre Presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's CAROUSEL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2021


Riverside Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director/CEO Allen D. Cornell and Managing Director/COO Jon R. Moses, presents a Rodgers & Hammerstein classic and one of Broadway's great musicals, Carousel. Sponsored by Bill & Laura Frick and Bobbie Olsen and is presented by Riverside Theatre's Patron Producers Group, Carousel performs on the Stark Stage from January 4-23, 2022.   and Sundays at 2pm.

The Theatre World Awards Announces Live In-Person Ceremony Set for June 6, 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2021


Save the Date! The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors, Dale Badway, President, has announced, today, the return to a live in-person presentation of the 76th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony that will take place on Monday evening, June 6, 2022 beginning at 7:00PM. Theater venue will be announced in spring 2022.

Learn All About Irving Berlin's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN and Celebrate Broadway's Return with #NoBusinessLikeShowBusiness
by Team BWW - Nov 8, 2021


Live theatre is officially back and Concord Theatricals is celebrating! 'There's No Business Like Show Business' is a digital celebration that launched just last month, marking the return of live theater and all of the incredible people who help to make it happen. The celebration coincides with the 75th anniversary of Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun and its iconic showstopper 'There's No Business Like Show Business,' a song that has more resonance than ever this year.

Jane Powell, Star of Golden Age Hollywood Musicals, Passes Away at 92
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2021


It has been reported that Jane Powell, star of numerous Golden Age Hollywood musicals, passed away this afternoon at her home in Wilton, CT. She was 92 years old. 

VIDEO: Andrea Bocelli Performs 'You'll Never Walk Alone' From CAROUSEL!
by Sarah Leiber - Aug 25, 2021


The Rodgers & Hammerstein classic premiered in 1945 and was most recently revived on Broadway in 2018.

What to Do on Your Next New York City Trip: 25 Attractions That Are Open Now!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2021


Looking to lounge and have a picnic in Central Park or Bryant Park? Hoping to check out a museum, like the MoMA, The Met, or the Guggenheim? Or just wanting to get the full experience with a tour on the Circle Line or The RIDE bus tour? You will find all of that and more on our list.

TOP 10: Lo mejor de Richard Rodgers
by Nuria Pedret - Jun 28, 2021


Con motivo del aniversario del compositor americano, que es uno de los únicos EGOT, queremos hacer un repaso de sus obras más conocidas.

Diablo Ballet Presents LOVE STORIES, June 18
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2021


Diablo Ballet virtually presents the final program of its 27th Season, Love Stories, June 18-27, featuring three ballets, including the romantic duet Carousel (A Dance) inspired by the Broadway musical by renowned choreographer Christopher Wheeldon. 

Theater Stories: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, CAROUSEL, SOUTH PACIFIC and More About The Majestic Theatre!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2021


Today's Theater Stories features the Majestic Theatre! Learn about some of the best-known shows to grace the stage of the Majestic Theatre, including Carousel, South Pacific, Camelot, Phantom of the Opera, and many more!

Celebrating Women's History Month: Women in Theatre Through the Decades: 1940s-1950s
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2021


Through our Women in Theatre Through the Decades features, we will be highlighting the vital role that women have played in theatre history, showcasing those who paved the way and who continue to make history today. 

VIDEO: New Lyric Video Released for 'You'll Never Walk Alone', Honoring 65th Anniversary of CAROUSEL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2021


Today Concord Theatricals launched a brand new lyric video in honor of the 65th anniversary of the 1956 film Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel, featuring the musical’s most enduring and uplifting anthem, “You’ll Never Walk Alone”.

BWW Blog: Rating Rodgers & Hammerstein's Musical Collaborations
by Student Blogger: Brenton Kniess - Nov 2, 2020


The collaboration of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein has created some of the best musicals in musical theatre history, as well as written some of the most iconic go to audition songs

The 15 Most Iconic Broadway Dances Through the Decades
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 17, 2020


Tune in tonight (September 17) and tomorrow (September 18) at 8pm ET to find out which contestants made the Next On Stage: Dance Edition Top 8! In the meantime, we're celebrating musical theatre dancing with just a few of the most iconic Broadway dances from decades past.

CAROUSEL's Jessie Mueller, Joshua Henry, and Ted Chapin, Talk Working With Jack O'Brien and More on Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2020


Nothing can stop BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge from bringing you interviews with your favorite Broadway stars! On April 24 he celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the original production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel with guests Jessie Mueller, Joshua Henry, and Ted Chapin, the President of the Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization.

VIDEO: Jessie Mueller, Joshua Henry & Ted Chapin Celebrate Anniversary of CAROUSEL on Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Apr 24, 2020


Nothing can stop BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge from bringing you interviews with your favorite Broadway stars! Tune in right here today, April 24 (12pm), as he celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the original production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel. Guests will include Jessie Mueller, Joshua Henry, and Ted Chapin, the President of the Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization.

VIDEO: Learn More About the History of Rodgers & Hammerstein's CAROUSEL
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2020


Rodgers and Hammerstein's YouTube channel has uploaded a video on the history of Carousel!

The 101 Greatest Showtunes from 1920-2020
by Peter Nason - Mar 19, 2020


How do we make a list of the 101 greatest show tunes from the past 100 years? Well, we did the near-impossible task.  Check out our full list here! 

Theodore S. Chapin Will Be Honored With the Floria V. Lasky Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2020


The directors of The Jerome Robbins Foundation today announced that Theodore S. Chapin, President and Chief Creative Officer of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization: A Concord Company, will be honored with the Floria V. Lasky Award in recognition of his invaluable contributions to the cultural landscape of New York City.

Ken LeRoy, Original Bernardo in WEST SIDE STORY, Dies at 92
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2019


BroadwayWorld has learned that Ken LeRoy recently passed away at age 92. No other details of his death are known at this time.

Matthew Kelly Completes CAROUSEL Concert Cast
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2019


Final casting has been announced for the upcoming concert performance of Rodgers & Hammerstein's iconic musical CAROUSEL for one night only at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 19th May.

Patricia Routledge Joins CAROUSEL Concert
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2019


Dame Patricia Routledge has been announced for the upcoming concert performance of Rodgers & Hammerstein's iconic musical CAROUSEL for one night only at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 19th May. She will play the role of the Narrator.

Joanna Riding, Janie Dee And Hadley Fraser Will Star In CAROUSEL In Concert At Cadogan Hall
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2019


Rodgers & Hammerstein's iconic musical CAROUSEL is to receive a concert performance for one night only at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 19th May. Joanna Riding and Janie Dee will reprise their performances as Julie Jordan and Carrie Pipperidge for the first time in twenty-seven years since appearing in the National Theatre's legendary production of CAROUSEL, which earned them both Olivier Awards. The two-time Olivier Award-winners are currently enjoying great acclaim and success in the National Theatre's revival of FOLLIES. Joining them will be Hadley Fraser as Billy Bigelow. The 1945 musical marks the second collaboration of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II and is based on Ferenc Molnar's 1909 play LILIOM.

The Kennedy Center Presents Ballet Across America, Featuring Dance Theatre Of Harlem And Miami City Ballet
by Julie Musbach - Nov 19, 2018


Exploring the breadth and depth of artistry within American ballet, the Kennedy Center's Ballet Across America series returns May 28-June 2 for seven performances in the Opera House. This season's engagement features deeper looks at companies led by distinguished Artistic Directors Virginia Johnson and Lourdes Lopez with their respective companies, Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) and Miami City Ballet (MCB). Each company will present a full program while a one-night-only celebration on May 31 features a shared program that includes both companies in a world premiere Kennedy Center commission by renowned choreographer Pam Tanowitz.

BWW Review: BRIGADOON at CLO Is a Highland Fling
by Greg Kerestan - Jul 20, 2018


A sentimental, old-fashioned musical can be corny and slow in the wrong hands, but this production is as fresh as the heather on the hill.

BWW Review: Anika Noni Rose is Captivating , But John Doyle Heavily Edits Oscar Hammerstein's CARMEN JONES
by Michael Dale - Jul 7, 2018


This is not shaping up to be a good year for Oscar Hammerstein II, American musical theatre's most important writer, who spent the first half of the 20th Century not only making significant strides to convert the genre from loosely assembled entertainments into respected and influential pieces of dramatic art, but was also a leading voice in promoting progressive values through his books and lyrics for such musicals as SHOW BOAT, SOUTH PACIFIC and THE KING AND I.

Other Productions of Carousel

1945   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1949   Broadway Return Engagement [Broadway]
Broadway
1950   West End London Production
West End
1954   Broadway Unknown
Broadway
1957   Broadway City Center Revival
Broadway
1965   Broadway Lincoln Center Revival
Broadway
1985   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1992   West End Royal National Theatre Production
West End
1994   Broadway Broadway Production
Broadway
1996   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2001   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2002   Off-Broadway New York Concert
Off-Broadway
2002   London Fringe London Concert
London Fringe
2008   West End London Revival
West End
2010   Los Angeles Reprise! Production
Los Angeles
2015   Chicago Lyric Opera of Chicago Production
Chicago
2017   West End West End Revival
West End
2018   Broadway 2018 Broadway Revival
Broadway

Carousel - 1945 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1946 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Richard Rodgers
1946 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Oscar Hammerstein II
1945 Theatre World Awards Performance Charles Lang
1945 Theatre World Awards Performance Bambi Linn
1945 Theatre World Awards Performance John Raitt

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