The Fantasticks 1960 - Articles Page 10

Ages: 5+
Opened: May 3, 1960
Closing: January 13, 2002

The Fantasticks - 1960 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Sullivan Street Playhouse
181 Sullivan Street New York, NY 10012

Based on the play Les Romanesques by Edmond Rostand

Nevada Conservatory Theatre presents the classic musical, The Fantasticks, featuring music by Harvey Schmidt, with lyrics by Tom Jones.



Two neighboring fathers put up a wall between their houses to ensure that their children fall in love, because they know children always do what their parents forbid. After the children do fall in love, they discover their fathers' plot and they each go off and experience things in the world. They return to each other and the love they had, having learned from the world.

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The Fantasticks - 1960 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 10

Charles Busch, Julie Halston et al. Receive Off Broadway Alliance Awards Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2011


The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents and marketing firms, will present the inaugural Off Broadway Alliance Awards Reception on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Sardi's. Honorees will be on hand to receive their awards and Romulus Linney, Ellen Stewart and Lanford Wilson will be posthumously inducted into the Off Broadway Hall of Fame.

Charles West Set to Join THE FANTASTICKS, 6/18 -26
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 16, 2011


Charles West, whose credits include the Broadway productions of The Scarlet Pimpernel and Show Boat and who is currently understudying the role of El Gallo in The Fantasticks, will assume that role for twelve performances from June 18 through June 26, 2011.

Rrazz Room Announces Upcoming Shows and Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 23, 2011


Seating is host escorted and assigned on a first come first serve basis. The Rrazz Room is a two-drink minimum venue All-ages venue

Mann & Fulton Gear Up for MY FAIR LADY at Conn. Repertory Theatre this Summer
by Jessica Lewis - May 19, 2011


Writer Damon Runyon invented Broadway - and Broadway invented the American Musical! Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will open its 2011 Nutmeg Summer Series with the classic American musical, Guys and Dolls based on Runyon's comic tales of Broadway running June 2-12 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre (Lower Jorgensen).

The Fantasticks to Celebrate 51st Anniversary with Performance 19,019
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 2, 2011


The world's longest-running musical is turning 51. On Tuesday, May 3, 2011 Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt's romantic musical comedy The Fantasticks will celebrate its 51st anniversary when it plays its 19,019th New York City performance.

Upcoming MTI Shows for Toronto - 3/13
by BWW - Mar 13, 2011


Upcoming MTI Shows - 3/13 for Toronto

THE RAINMAKER Opens At Northern Stage 3/16
by Kassie Rivera - Mar 11, 2011


As the region emerges from a long and difficult winter, Northern Stage taps into the eternal optimism of the American spirit with N. Richard Nash's acclaimed comedy-drama-romance The Rainmaker, on stage from March 16 through April 3 at the Briggs Opera House in White River Junction.

Dan Sharkey Joins THE FANTASTICKS, 2/28
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 28, 2011


Dan Sharkey, whose Broadway credits include The Music Man and Show Boat, will join the cast of The Fantasticks as Hucklebee on February 28, 2011. He replaces Gene Jones, who played his final performance on February 20.

Upcoming MTI Shows for Toronto - 2/20
by BWW - Feb 20, 2011


Upcoming MTI Shows - 2/20 for Toronto

STAGE TUBE: A Sneak Peak at Winter Garden's THE FANTASTICKS
by Meghan Schuler - Feb 16, 2011


Toronto's Winter Garden Presents THE FANTASTICKS

Soulpepper Presents The Fantasticks, Previews 2/8
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2011


Albert Schultz, Founding Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, today announced that the company's production of The Fantasticks, part of the Soulpepper Family Series, will preview on February 8, 2011 at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts.

Upcoming MTI Shows for Toronto - 1/30
by BWW - Jan 30, 2011


Upcoming MTI Shows - 1/30 for Toronto

Soulpepper Presents The Fantasticks, Previews 2/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 11, 2011


Albert Schultz, Founding Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, today announced that the company's production of The Fantasticks, part of the Soulpepper Family Series, will preview on February 8, 2011 at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts.

Upcoming MTI Shows for Toronto - 1/09
by BWW - Jan 9, 2011


Upcoming MTI Shows - 1/09 for Toronto

Upcoming MTI Shows for Toronto - 12/26
by BWW - Dec 26, 2010


Upcoming MTI Shows - 12/26 for Toronto

Upcoming MTI Shows for Toronto - 12/19
by BWW - Dec 19, 2010


Upcoming MTI Shows - 12/19 for Toronto

Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities Presents 1940's Radio Hour, Closes 12/19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2010


Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities and Executive Producer James A. Blackman III proudly closes their 19th season with Walton Jones' musical holiday tribute to the swing era.

Matt Leisy To Play 'Matt' In THE FANTASTICKS', Matt Dengler To Play 'Mute' 12/6
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2010


Matt Leisy, who currently plays The Mute in the Off Broadway production of The Fantasticks, will take over the role of Matt on Monday, December 6, 2010.

Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities Presents 1940's Radio Hour
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2010


Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities and Executive Producer James A. Blackman III proudly closes their 19th season with Walton Jones' musical holiday tribute to the swing era.

Matt Leisy To Play 'Matt' In THE FANTASTICKS', Matt Dengler To Play 'Mute'
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 30, 2010


Matt Leisy, who currently plays The Mute in the Off Broadway production of The Fantasticks, will take over the role of Matt on Monday, December 6, 2010.

TheatreZone Season 6 Opens With Beloved Musical 'The Fantasticks!'
by Beau Higgins - Nov 18, 2010


According to artistic director Mark Danni, the heart of The Fantasticks is its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication. 'The Fantasticks is pure and simple, and transcends cultural barriers,' explains Danni. 'The result is a timeless fable of love that manages to be nostalgic and universal at the same time,' he adds.

Civic LIght Opera of South Bay Cities Presents 1940's Radio Hour
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 17, 2010


Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities and Executive Producer James A. Blackman III proudly closes their 19th season with Walton Jones' musical holiday tribute to the swing era.

Theatreworks Presents THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, Closes 9/19
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2010


A sweeping saga of love beneath the Tuscan sun, TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley presents the epic Tony Award-winning musical THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, with book by Pulitzer Prize-nominee Craig Lucas and music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, based on the 1960 novella by Elizabeth Spencer. Set to the soaring melodies of what the Chicago Tribune called 'the most beautiful score written for the American musical theater in 20 years,' this breath-taking musical is the poignant tale of two extraordinary young people and the overwhelming power of love. Featuring Broadway veterans Rebecca Eichenberger and Martin Vidnovic and regional favorites Whitney Bashor and Constantine Germancos, with TheatreWorks Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley at the helm, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA plays August 25-September 19, 2010 (press opening August 28) at TheatreWorks at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets and information the public may call (650) 463-1960 or visit www.theatreworks.org.

James Barbour to Headline 14th Annual Broadway Blessing 9/13
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2010


James Barbour will headline the 14th annual Broadway Blessing, an interfaith service that will kick-off the new theatre season, on Monday, September 13th from 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, located at 1047 Amsterdam Avenue (at 112th Street), Manhattan.

The SF PlayhouseCloses THE FANTASTICKS 9/4
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2010


The SF Playhouse (Bill English, Artistic Director; Susi Damilano, Producing Director) announces change in summer programming. The previously announced show The Full Monty, will be replaced by The Fantasticks. All tickets issued continue to be valid, only the show has changed.

Other Productions of The Fantasticks

1960   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
1961   West End London Production
West End
1961   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1965   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1971   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1971   Canada Canadian Revival
Canada
1971   Regional (US) Regional Tour
Regional (US)
1972   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
2006   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway

The Fantasticks - 1960 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1961 Drama Desk Awards Citation of Excellence Harvey Schmidt

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