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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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Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Los Angeles You Might Have Missed 3/31 - CAROUSEL at Musical Theatre West and More!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2017


Check out the top stories from Los Angeles you might have missed this week and more! Top Stories From Los Angeles You Might Have Missed 3/31 - CAROUSEL at Musical Theatre West and More!

BWW Review: Musical Theatre West Mounts a Quintessential CAROUSEL
by Don Grigware - Mar 27, 2017


Carousel is Rodgers and Hammerstein's favorite musical. Produced on Broadway in 1945 with John Raitt and Jan Clayton in the roles of Billy Bigelow and Julie Jordan, it was R & H's second hit in a row, Oklahoma! being the first, with a string of others to follow. Any Rodgers & Hammerstein musical is among the very best there is in the annals of musical theatre history. The incredibly beautiful music alone is enough to keep an audience riveted, but Hammerstein's books were also laden with topical themes and much food for thought, as with Carousel that becomes a sort of parable for love, forgiveness and redemption. In their current beautifully mounted revival of Carousel, MTW may be assured of a gigantic hit.

CAROUSEL, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, IF/THEN and More Set for Media Theatre's 2017-18 Broadway Series Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2017


???????With a classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, two popular Disney titles, a classic play, and a regional premiere of a contemporary Broadway hit, The Media Theatre's 2017-18 season has something for everyone. Subscriptions are now on sale. The season was announced by Jesse Cline, Artistic Director.

Musical Theatre West Brings Rodgers and Hammerstein's CAROUSEL To the Carpenter Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2017


 Musical Theatre West presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical masterpiece Carousel March 24 - April 9 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach.  Voted 'the greatest musical of the twentieth century' by TIME magazine, Carousel explores the timeless message of message of love, hope, forgiveness, and redemption.  

LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER's CAROUSEL, Starring Kelli O'Hara, Out Today on DVD
by TV News Desk - Feb 28, 2017


On April 26, 2013, PBS' Live From Lincoln Center presented the New York Philharmonic's production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's iconic American musical, CAROUSEL, featuring a star-studded cast including Kelli O'Hara, Nathan Gunn, Stephanie Blythe, Shuler Hensley, Jason Danieley, and Jessie Mueller. A DVD of the performance is available on Amazon today, February 28, 2017.

BWW Review: CAROUSEL at Actors' Playhouse - Oh, But I Do Love You, Richard and Oscar
by Roger Martin - Feb 13, 2017


...open their revival of 1945's CAROUSEL in a swirl of brilliant costumes, glorious singing, dancing and music from show business heaven.

ATG Selected to Operate Emerson Colonial Theatre in a Partnership with Emerson College
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2017


The Emerson Colonial Theatre Is The Latest Addition To Atg's Portfolio Of 47 Theatrical Venues Worldwide.

LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER's CAROUSEL, Starring Kelli O'Hara, Now Available for Pre-Order
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 27, 2016


On April 26, 2013, PBS' Live From Lincoln Center presented the New York Philharmonic's production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's iconic American musical, CAROUSEL, featuring a star-studded cast including Kelli O'Hara, Nathan Gunn, Stephanie Blythe, Shuler Hensley, Jason Danieley, and Jessie Mueller.

East Lynne Theater Co. Offering Free Tickets to Fathom's CAROUSEL Screening
by BWW News Desk - Dec 23, 2016


'If I Loved You,' 'Mr. Snow,' 'When the Children are Asleep,' and 'You'll Never Walk Alone,' are just a few of the songs from Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein's 'Carousel.' To celebrate the 60th anniversary of this timeless classic, Fathem Events is screening the film in theaters nationwide, featuring an interview with Shirley Jones, on Sunday, January 8 and on Wednesday, January 11, both at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

BWW Review: CAROUSEL at Arena Stage - It's Magical
by Charles Shubow - Nov 21, 2016


CAROUSEL features a superb cast, taut direction, and amazing dancing that packs a wallop..

Photo Flash: Riverdale Repertory Company and Riverdale Rising Stars Presents CAROUSEL
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2016


To the tune of classic songs like "If I Loved You," "You'll Never Walk Alone," "June is Bustin' Out All Over," and many more, CAROUSEL transports audiences to turn of the century New England for a romantic tale that transcends heaven and earth.  A ne'er-do-well carnival barker falls in love with a naive girl as the merry-go-round of life spins on and on through hope, tragedy, and ultimately, redemption.

Riverdale Rising Stars to Bring CAROUSEL to Riverdale YM-YWHA This Month
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2016


The 2016-2017 season of performing arts programs at the Riverdale YM-YWHA kicks off with a new production of the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical CAROUSEL. 

Riverdale Rising Stars to Bring CAROUSEL to Riverdale YM-YWHA This Month
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2016


The 2016-2017 season of performing arts programs at the Riverdale YM-YWHA kicks off with a new production of the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical CAROUSEL. 

BWW Blog: Dalton Allison - Broadway and The Chicago Cubs, A Comparison 
by Guest Blogger: Dalton Allison - Oct 31, 2016


Besides Damn Yankees, there is not much common ground between the baseball world and the theater world. In case you have not heard, the Chicago Cubs have finally climbed back to the World Series after years of missed chances and deflating blunders by players and Cubs fans alike. The Cubs have not won a World Series Title since 1908, nor made an appearance in the series itself since 1945. What does any of this have to do with Broadway or theater in general? Well, it turns out 1945 was a pretty interesting year in the theater world.

BWW Interview: Kate Rockwell Takes On DC and a Classic with Arena Stage's CAROUSEL
by Benjamin Tomchik - Oct 24, 2016


Starting this week, Kate Rockwell will be making her Arena Stage debut as Carrie Pipperidge in the show that was named the 'Best Musical of the 20th Century' by Time Magazine, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel.

BWW Interview: Rachel Womble of THE WIZARD OF OZ to Take the Fox Theatre by Storm
by Kiley Gipson - Jun 21, 2016


BWW Interviews: Rachel Womble of THE WIZARD OF OZ to Take the Fox Theatre by Storm

Más de 200 aficionados a la música cantarán El musical participatiu
by Felipe Velasco - Jun 17, 2016


Este concierto participativo ofrece a mas de 200 personas aficionadas a la musica la oportunidad de participar, junto con solistas y la emblematica orquesta, en un emotivo recorrido por la historia del teatro musical, desde sus origenes hasta hoy, a partir de fragmentos de algunos de los musicales mas emblematicos: Chicago, Hello Dolly!, Hairspray, Cats o los Miserables.

5th Avenue Theatre's Starry PAINT YOUR WAGON Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2016


The 5th Avenue Theatre presents an exciting new 'revisal' of the sweeping saga Lerner & Loewe's PAINT YOUR WAGON. Featuring an all-new book by Pulitzer Prize nominee John Marans, this show has taken an incredible journey over the last five years from developmental workshops to The 5th Avenue stage this season. And BroadwayWorld is happy to report that the company has just announced the full cast and creative team.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 6/2/16- CAROUSEL
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 2, 2016


Today in 1954, Carousel opened at City Center, where it ran for 79 performances. Carousel is the second stage musical by the team of Richard Rodgers (music) and Oscar Hammerstein II (book and lyrics). The work premiered in 1945 and was adapted from Ferenc Molnar's 1909 play Liliom, transplanting its Budapest setting to the Maine coastline. The story revolves around carousel barker Billy Bigelow, whose romance with millworker Julie Jordan comes at the price of both their jobs. He attempts a robbery to provide for Julie and their unborn child; when it goes wrong, he has a chance to make things right.

Robert Cuccioli, Kendra Kassebaum, Justin Gregory Lopez to Lead Revised PAINT YOUR WAGON in Seattle; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2016


The 5th Avenue Theatre presents an exciting new 'revisal' of the sweeping saga Lerner & Loewe's PAINT YOUR WAGON. Featuring an all-new book by Pulitzer Prize nominee John Marans, this show has taken an incredible journey over the last five years from developmental workshops to The 5th Avenue stage this season. And BroadwayWorld is happy to report that the company has just announced the full cast and creative team.

Trinity Rep to Close Season with OKLAHOMA!
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 6, 2016


?Trinity Rep closes out its 52nd season Rebels, Renegades and Pioneers with Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, directed and choreographed by 2015 Emmy Award winner Richard Jenkins and Sharon Jenkins. Oklahoma! runs May 5-June 5, 2016.

BWW Review: ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at Musical Theater Heritage
by Alan Portner - Apr 4, 2016


Musical Theatre Heritage returns to its radio roots with a revival of the 1946 Irving Berlin musical play, 'Annie Get Your Gun.' This MTH production stars the huge voice of Shelby Floyd in the title role of Annie Oakley. Baritone Sam Wright plays Annie's true life husband Frank Butler. Jim Korinke, a long time respected Kansas City actor, is the immortal Buffalo Bill Cody.

Houston Grand Opera Announces Complete Schedule for Spring Season
by Matt Smith - Mar 30, 2016


Houston, March 28, 2016—Houston Grand Opera (HGO) opens its spring repertory with Siegfried, the much- anticipated third installment of Wagner's epic Ring cycle, on April 16. The ground-breaking Ring by Carlus Padrissa of Catalan theater company La Fura dels Baus, with its cutting-edge visuals and acrobats in tableaux of human scenery, has thrilled Houston audiences and played to sold-out houses.

Ted Chapin, David Dorfman On Addressing CAROUSEL's Domestic Abuse Issues At Connecticut College
by Michael Dale - Mar 4, 2016


A college production uses revisions to emphasis a look at the musical's issues from a more modern perspective.

BWW Review: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents CAROUSEL
by Herbert Paine - Feb 2, 2016


Arizona Broadway Theatre's CAROUSEL offers an uneven ride, punctuated only by the stellar performances of Jeannie Shubitz, Jill-Christine Wiley, and Kathleen Berger and Jim Hunter's elaborate set design.

Carousel FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Carousel have there been?
Carousel has had 23 productions including Broadway which opened in 1945, Broadway which opened in 1945, Broadway which opened in 1949, Broadway which opened in 1949, West End which opened in 1950, Broadway which opened in 1954, Broadway which opened in 1954, Broadway which opened in 1957, Broadway which opened in 1957, Broadway which opened in 1965, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1985, West End which opened in 1992, Broadway which opened in 1994, Broadway which opened in 1994, US Tour which opened in 1996, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 2001, Off-Broadway which opened in 2002, London Fringe which opened in 2002, West End which opened in 2008, Los Angeles which opened in 2010, Chicago which opened in 2015, West End which opened in 2017 and Broadway which opened in 2018.
What awards has Carousel been nominated for?
Carousel has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Charles Lang was nominated for Performance at the Theatre World Awards. Bambi Linn and John Raitt were also nominated for Performance at the Theatre World Awards.
What awards has Carousel won?
Carousel has won several awards, including Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, the show received Performance awards at the Theatre World Awards for Charles Lang, Bambi Linn, and John Raitt.

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