Fame Revival 1995 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: June 27, 1995
Closing: April 22, 2006

Fame - 1995 - West End History , Info & More

Cambridge Theatre
(Covent Garden) Earlham Street London

Based on the film and television series by Christopher Gore

Set in New York's legendary High School for the Performing Arts, Fame follows a group of talented students in their quests for stardom and success as well as in their struggles with romance and other teenaged relationships.

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Brightside Theatre To Perform CHESS IN CONCERT February 9-18
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2024


Artistic Director Jeffrey Cass and Executive Director Julie Ann Kornak are excited to continue BrightSide Theatre's SEASON 12 – The Season of Passion – with the masterful musical CHESS IN CONCERT.

Meet the Cast of DOUBT: A PARABLE, Beginning Previews Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2024


Doubt: A Parable begins preview performances on Friday, February 2, 2024 and opens officially on Thursday,  February 29, 2024. Meet the cast of Doubt: A Parable here!

Elton John Achieves EGOT Status With Emmy Win
by Michael Major - Jan 15, 2024


Elton John is now an EGOT. He won a Tony Award in 2000 for Best Original Score for Aida with Tim Rice. He was awarded with his first Oscar in 1995 for 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' from the Lion King. Other EGOT winners include Viola Davis, Whoopi Goldberg, Marvin Hamlisch, Helen Hayes, Alan Menken, Rita Moreno, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and more.

Michael Tilson Thomas Conducts San Francisco Symphony In Mahler's Symphony No. 5, January 25-27
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2024


Music Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas returns to the San Francisco Symphony January 25–27 to conduct his final subscription series program with the Orchestra.

Harlem Stage Reveals Lineup For 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2024


Harlem Stage begins 2024 with an array of programming that continues the indispensable institution’s 40th anniversary season. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Free Shows and Events Set for 6th Chicago �¿International Puppet Theater Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2024


Tickets are now on sale for the 6th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, the largest of its kind in North America, returning January 18-28, 2024.

BaCA Host an Exhibition of the Works of Legendary Artist Purvis Young
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2024


Pompano Beach Arts, in conjunction with FATVillage Arts District, will present the acclaimed works of the late Florida artist Purvis Young. The exhibition entitled The Onliest Thing I Could Mostly Do celebrates the life and work of the renowned self-taught artist.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 28th, 2023
by - Dec 28, 2023


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 28, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

What's New On Max This January 2024
by Michael Major - Dec 21, 2023


Find out what's new on Max this January, including the Debut of HBO Original “True Detective: Night Country” and Max Original “On the Roam,” New Seasons Of Max Original “Sort Of,' HBO Original “Real Time with Bill Maher,” And Adult Swim's “Rick and Morty,” And Debut of HBO Original Documentary “Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project.'

San Francisco Opera Presents Gordon Getty With The Spirit Of The Opera Award
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2023


At the conclusion of San Francisco Opera's December 9 fall season final performance of The Elixir of Love, the Company honored composer and philanthropist Gordon Getty in an onstage ceremony.

Edwardian Ball 2024 Announces Full Entertainment Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2023


Today, PARADOX Media and Vau de Vire announced the full entertainment lineup for The Edwardian Ball 2024, taking place at San Francisco's Regency Ballroom.

BrightSide Theatre Presents CHESS In Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2023


BrightSide Theatre Presents CHESS In Concert, a professional theatre performance in Naperville's Historic Downtown District. Don't miss this captivating production of Chess in Concert.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 18th, 2023
by - Dec 18, 2023


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 18, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend!

6th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival to Return in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2023


The 6th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival is back January 18-28, 2024, ready to heat up Chicago with its annual international pageant of puppet shows and artists at dozens of venues around the city.

August Wilson's HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED is Coming to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2023


THEATREWORKS SILICON VALLEY presents August Wilson's 'How I Learned What I Learned,' a powerful one-man show about the life of the acclaimed playwright. Don't miss this heartfelt portrayal of a theatrical trailblazer.

Joan Osborne and Judy Collins Celebrate The Holidays at Spruce Peak Arts
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2023


Spruce Peak Arts will present powerhouse vocals from eight-time Grammy nominee Joan Osborne on Friday, December 15, 7:00pm and acclaimed folksinger/songwriter Judy Collins on Thursday, December 21, 7:00pm to celebrate the holidays.

Tickets On Sale On This Week For Opera Maine's Mainstage Production Of AIDA In July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023


Tickets on Sale for Opera Maine’s Mainstage Production of Aida in July. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to witness the grandeur of Aida presented by Opera Maine. Join us for an unforgettable evening of opera!

Melissa Etheridge Announces 2024 'I'm Not Broken' Tour Following Broadway Residency
by Michael Major - Nov 14, 2023


The tour comes as the next chance for fans to catch Melissa on the stage following her critically acclaimed Broadway engagement, My Window at Circle in the Square Theatre. The 3-month long run began in September of 2023, just a year after her return to theatre in her one woman show, My Window – A Journey Through Life.

The Joyce to Present DANCING WITH GLASS: THE PIANO ETUDES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2023


The Joyce presents 'Dancing with Glass: The Piano Etudes' featuring Lucinda Childs, Justin Peck, Chanon Judston, Leonardo Sandova, and more.

Two World Premiere Musicals & More Set for La Jolla Playhouse 2024/2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2023


La Jolla Playhouse has unveiled its 2024/2025 season, featuring two world-premiere musicals. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Feature: FINGERNAILS ARE PRETTY at Stickyz Rock N Roll Chicken Shack
by Theresa Bertram - Oct 26, 2023


​​​​​​​ARE YOU SERIOUS!!! The All-Female Foo Fighters Tribute band, FINGERNAILS ARE PRETTY, is coming to Stickyz Rock N’ Roll Chicken Shack, 107 River Market Ave., in Little Rock on Saturday, Nov. 4th? YES!!! It Is true! Those were actually my words a few weeks ago when I saw Chris King, owner of Stickyz, post that a Foo Fighters Tribute band would be playing at his venue. Being a huge Foo Fighters fan, I stopped scrolling and checked out this post more closely.  

'NOW'S THE TIME: THE GENIUS OF CHARLIE PARKER #3' to Be Reissued On Vinyl
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 22, 2023


'Now's The Time: The Genius of Charlie Parker #3' will be released on vinyl, as part of Verve/UMe's Verve By Request series with Third Man Records. Get all the details here!

Quincy Tyler Bernstine and Zoe Kazan Complete the Cast of DOUBT: A PARABLE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2023


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced complete casting for John Patrick Shanley’s Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt: A Parable,  with direction by Tony Award nominee Scott Ellis. Find out who is joining the cast here!

Debbie Gibson, KT Tunstall & More to Join ROCKERS ON BROADWAY 30th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2023


Get ready for an electrifying night of music as Rockers on Broadway: 30th Anniversary adds new special guests, including Debbie Gibson. Don't miss the star-studded lineup at this highly anticipated event celebrating its milestone anniversary.

Steely Dan's Grammy-Winning 'Gaucho' Returns To Vinyl In December; Personally Overseen By Donald Fagen
by Michael Major - Oct 3, 2023


The title would not only mark their final release under MCA Records but also their last studio album for 20 years. Featuring the Top 10 hit “Hey Nineteen,” plus such classic cuts as “Babylon Sisters” and “Time Out of Mind,” Gaucho also boasts a who's who of legendary guest musicians, including Mark Knopfler, Michael McDonald and Bernard Purdie.

Fame FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Fame have there been?
Fame has had 7 productions including Regional (US) which opened in 1989, West End which opened in 1995, US Tour which opened in 1999, Off-Broadway which opened in 2003, Off-Broadway which opened in 2003, which opened in 2009 and West End which opened in 2019.
What awards has Fame been nominated for?
Fame has been nominated for the American Express Award for Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards, with Steve Margoshes being recognized for his work.

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