The Fantasticks 1960 - Articles Page 14

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 14

A Theatre Lover's Guide to DC/Capital Area Theatres - November Offerings
by Eddie Varley - Nov 5, 2009


The fall temperatures may be getting colder, but the DC area theatre scene is heating up with many musicals, including a new "intimate" production of a 1927 American classic, a Tony-Award Winning family saga, and so many choices - well - take a look for yourself at what this diverse theatre community has to offer in November. This is a great time to celebrate the upcoming holidays with your family, so bring the kids, grandparents, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles and cousins to see that Orphan girl and her dog, a Disney heroine, and enjoy an early Christmas, and many more shows to bring in the cheer and joy of the holiday season. We have so much to be thankful for this month, so come to our nation's capital and celebrate the joy of theatre with us!

Rita Gardner, Jean Louis Kelly And More To Perfom In THE FANTASTICS 'Night of 1,000 Luisas' Benefit, 11/4
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2009


The musical The Fantasticks will sponsor a benefit concert, 'Night of 1,000 Luisas' on Wednesday, November 4, at 7pm in support of Bideawee, an animal welfare organization.

THE FANTASTICKS to Kick Off Long Wharf's 2009-10 Season Oct 7 - Nov 1
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2009


Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Ray Cullom, will present the beloved musical The Fantasticks, directed by Amanda Dehnert, from October 7 through November 1, 2009, on the Mainstage.

THE FANTASTICKS to Charm Arena Stage, 11/20 - 1/10; Sebastian La Cause Leads Cast
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 30, 2009


Arena Stage presents an innovative take on the world's longest-running musical, The Fantasticks by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt. Director Amanda Dehnert (Oregon Shakespeare Festival‘s All's Well That Ends Well and Stratford Shakespeare Festival's Cabaret) and famed set designer Eugene Lee (Tony Award for Broadway's Wicked, Candide, Sweeney Todd) take a spin on this timeless love story by staging it in Rocky Point, an abandoned amusement park in Rhode Island. This whimsical twist on the classic musical is full of buoyant humor, charming music and incredible magic that will thrill audiences of all ages. The Fantasticks runs November 20, 2009 - January 10, 2010 at Arena Stage at the Lincoln Theatre, with an official opening on Friday, November 27, 2009.

PROMISES, PROMISES with Hayes & Chenoweth to Play Bway Theatre; Previews 3/28, Opens 4/25
by Robert Diamond - Oct 26, 2009


Broadway Across America (John Gore, Thomas B. McGrath, Beth Williams), Craig Zadan, Neil Meron, Candy Spelling and The Weinstein Company will present the first-ever Broadway revival of PROMISES, PROMISES this spring at the Broadway Theater (1681 Broadway). Previews will begin on Sunday, March 28th, 2010 with an opening night slated for Sunday, April 25th, 2010. The musical is written by legends Neil Simon (book), Burt Bacharach (music), and Hal David (lyrics). Emmy Award winner Sean Hayes will make his Broadway debut starring in the role of Chuck Baxter opposite Tony and Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth, returning to Broadway as Fran Kubelik. Tony and Emmy Award winner Rob Ashford will also make his Broadway directorial debut and choreograph. More casting and creative team members will be announced in the near future.

Tom Jones To Speak at Long Wharf Theatre's Mainstage 10/25
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2009


Tom Jones, the co-creator of the iconic musical theatre classic The Fantasticks, currently playing on Long Wharf Theatre's Mainstage, will be the featured guest at the theatre's Sunday Symposium, to take place Sunday, October 25 after the 2 p.m. matinee.

Tom Jones To Speak at Long Wharf Theatre's Mainstage 10/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 20, 2009


Tom Jones, the co-creator of the iconic musical theatre classic The Fantasticks, currently playing on Long Wharf Theatre's Mainstage, will be the featured guest at the theatre's Sunday Symposium, to take place Sunday, October 25 after the 2 p.m. matinee.

Cory Michael Smith, Dana De Lisa And More Star In Barrington Stage's THE FANTASTICKS, 10/7-10/18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2009


Barrington Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd and Producing Director Richard M. Parison Jr., is proud to present a new production of the world's longest-running musical, The Fantasticks, a captivating romantic comedy about a boy, a girl, two fathers, and a wall.

Cory Michael Smith, Dana De Lisa And More Star In Barrington Stage's THE FANTASTICKS, 10/7-10/18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2009


Barrington Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd and Producing Director Richard M. Parison Jr., is proud to present a new production of the world's longest-running musical, The Fantasticks, a captivating romantic comedy about a boy, a girl, two fathers, and a wall.

THE FANTASTICKS to Kick Off Long Wharf's 2009-10 Season Oct 7 - Nov 1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2009


Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Ray Cullom, will present the beloved musical The Fantasticks, directed by Amanda Dehnert, from October 7 through November 1, 2009, on the Mainstage.

Rita Gardner, Jean Louis Kelly And More To Perfom In THE FANTASTICS 'Night of 1,000 Luisas' Benefit, 11/4
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 29, 2009


The musical The Fantasticks will sponsor a benefit concert, 'Night of 1,000 Luisas' on Wednesday, November 4, at 7pm in support of Bideawee, an animal welfare organization.

Cory Michael Smith, Dana De Lisa And More Star In Barrington Stage's THE FANTASTICKS, 10/7-10/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2009


Barrington Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd and Producing Director Richard M. Parison Jr., is proud to present a new production of the world's longest-running musical, The Fantasticks, a captivating romantic comedy about a boy, a girl, two fathers, and a wall.

Cripple Creek Musicals THE FANTASTICKS & GODSPELL Continue Through Fall Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2009


Two popular musical productions by Thin Air Theatre Company (TATC) will continue on the Butte Theater stage through Sept. 26.

THE FANTASTICKS And GODSPELL Run Through 9/26 At The Butte Theater
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2009


The 2009 season at the Butte Theater in Cripple Creek is packed with music - two shows alternate Wednesday through Monday. The only day you cannot see live theater this summer is Tuesday. The Fantasticks and Godspell, two long-time favorites, run through Sept. 26 with show times at 1 and 7 p.m.

THE FANTASTICKS Comes To The Butte Theatre, Plays 6/5-9/26
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2009


The Fantasticks - opens June 5 and runs thru Sept. 26 (alternating days and times with Godspell) at the Butte Theater, 139 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek.

THE FANTASTICKS Comes To Butte Theater 6/5-9/26, GODSPELL Plays 6/12-9/26
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2009


Thin Air Theatre Company summer season at the Butte Theater 139 E. Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek, starts June 5.

Photo Flash: Porchlight Music Theatre's THE FANTASTICKS
by Jaimie Geddes - Sep 14, 2009


Porchlight Music Theatre will open its 15th Anniversary 2009-2010 season with the romantic comedy classic The Fantasticks at Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 West Belmont.

Porchlight Music Theatre presents THE FANTASTICKS from September 11 through November 15
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2009


Porchlight Music Theatre will open its 15th Anniversary 2009-2010 season with the romantic comedy classic The Fantasticks at Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 West Belmont. The production begins previews September 11, opens September 13 at 2:30 p.m. and runs through November 15, 2009. Sean Kelly directs the musical, which has been a worldwide phenomenon for almost 50 years.

THE FANTASTICKS to Kick Off Long Wharf's 2009-10 Season Oct 7 - Nov 1
by Robert Diamond - Sep 9, 2009


Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Ray Cullom, will present the beloved musical The Fantasticks, directed by Amanda Dehnert, from October 7 through November 1, 2009, on the Mainstage.

Rivera, Alda, McKechnie Among Talent Roster For Orbach Tribute 'Remember How I Love You: Love Letters from an Extraordinary Marriage' 11/9
by Eddie Varley - Sep 3, 2009


A host of film and theater celebrities will celebrate the posthumous release of Remember How I Love You: Love Letters from an Extraordinary Marriage, Jerry and Elaine Orbach's autobiographical memoir recounting their thirty year marriage, at a once-in-a-lifetime reunion of the couple's colleagues at The Snapple Theater Center on Monday, November 9, 2009 at 5:30 PM.

Cripple Creek Musicals THE FANTASTICKS & GODSPELL Continue Through Fall Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 19, 2009


Two popular musical productions by Thin Air Theatre Company (TATC) will continue on the Butte Theater stage through Sept. 26.

Porchlight Music Theatre presents THE FANTASTICKS from September 11 through November 15
by Charlie Piane - Aug 7, 2009


Porchlight Music Theatre will open its 15th Anniversary 2009-2010 season with the romantic comedy classic The Fantasticks at Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 West Belmont. The production begins previews September 11, opens September 13 at 2:30 p.m. and runs through November 15, 2009. Sean Kelly directs the musical, which has been a worldwide phenomenon for almost 50 years.

THE FANTASTICKS Comes to Manila Anew
by Oliver Oliveros - Jul 5, 2009


Repertory Philippines celebrates the golden anniversary of THE FANTASTICKS by mounting its own production at Onstage Theater, Greenbelt 1, Makati City July 3-16.

THE FANTASTICKS And GODSPELL Run Through 9/26 At The Butte Theater
by Ali Leskowitz - Jun 26, 2009


The 2009 season at the Butte Theater in Cripple Creek is packed with music - two shows alternate Wednesday through Monday. The only day you cannot see live theater this summer is Tuesday. The Fantasticks and Godspell, two long-time favorites, run through Sept. 26 with show times at 1 and 7 p.m.

THE FANTASTICKS Comes To Butte Theater 6/5-9/26, GODSPELL Plays 6/12-9/26
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2009


Thin Air Theatre Company summer season at the Butte Theater 139 E. Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek, starts June 5.

The Fantasticks FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Fantasticks have there been?
The Fantasticks has had 11 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1960, Off-Broadway which opened in 1960, West End which opened in 1961, Regional (US) which opened in 1961, Regional (US) which opened in 1965, Regional (US) which opened in 1971, Canada which opened in 1971, Regional (US) which opened in 1971, Regional (US) which opened in 1972, Off-Broadway which opened in 2006 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2006.
What awards has The Fantasticks been nominated for?
The Fantasticks has been nominated for the Citation of Excellence at the Drama Desk Awards for Harvey Schmidt.
What awards has The Fantasticks won?
The Fantasticks has won the Citation of Excellence at the Drama Desk Awards for Harvey Schmidt.

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