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Ages: 6+
Opened: November 23, 1959

Fiorello! - 1959 - Broadway History , Info & More

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strongFIORELLO!/strong tells the story of the rise to power of New

York?s ?Little Flower,? Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia (1882-1947). In a time

when the crooked political machine known as ?Tammany Hall? was up to

its ears in graft, vice and corruption, it took this small, honest man

to break their stranglehold on New York City politics. With guts and

perseverance the "Little Flower" put a bright, new shine on the "Big

Apple."brbrWhile most political musicals are satires, strongFIORELLO!/strong is a love story set to the music and beat of a New York City in the midst of change. strongFIORELLO!/strong

is a witty sweet valentine to all that is right about the way our

government works. The little man with the big heart continues to attract

and charm audiences with his warmth and humor.

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NORTHWESTERN SONGWRITERS IN CONCERT Set for Pershing Square Signature Center, 3/19
by James T Harding - Mar 16, 2012


TOUCHING DOWN: NORTHWESTERN SONGWRITERS IN CONCERT will come to the End Stage Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street) for one night only on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 7:30PM. The concert will feature original songs by eight undergraduate Northwestern University seniors.

Lyric Opera of Kansas City Presents THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, 4/21-29
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 13, 2012


The Lyric Opera of Kansas City closes its 54th season with Rossini's The Barber of Seville, presented at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, April 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 2012. The production will be the final opera performed in the Luskin/Holmquist era at the Lyric Opera of Kansas City.

Porchlight Presents the Chicago Premiere of A Catered Affair, Previews 2/18
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2012


Porchlight Music Theatre will present the Chicago premiere of John Bucchino and Harvey Fierstein's A Catered Affair, directed by Nick Bowling with music direction by Doug Peck, at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave.

Porchlight Music Theatre Presents A CATERED AFFAIR, Previews 2/18
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2012


Porchlight Music Theatre, American Musicals. Chicago Style, presents the Chicago premiere of John Bucchino and Harvey Fierstein's A Catered Affair, directed by Nick Bowling with music direction by Doug Peck, at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave.

Lincoln Square Restaurants Announce FASHION PLATE PRIX FIXE Deals, 2/9-16
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 10, 2012


Fashion Week is in full swing! The runways are lit and the area's restaurants are packed with people taking advantage of Lincoln Square BID's successful Fashion Week dining promotions: Fashion Plate Prix Fixe and Lincoln Square Crew Cuts.

Sheldon Harnick and Jeanine Tesori Join Victoria Clark February 6 at City Center
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 2, 2012


Tony Award-winner Victoria Clark will host "Backstage at Encores!," a Studio 5 at City Centerevent, on Monday, February 6 at 6:30 pm at City Center. Joining Clark for an informal conversation will be Encores! Artistic Director Jack Viertel, Tony Award-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick and composer/arranger Jeanine Tesori. Studio Five events take place in the Barbara and David Zalaznick Studio at City Center, 130 West 56th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues).

Porchlight Presents the Chicago Premiere of A Catered Affair, Previews 2/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 24, 2012


Porchlight Music Theatre will present the Chicago premiere of John Bucchino and Harvey Fierstein's A Catered Affair, directed by Nick Bowling with music direction by Doug Peck, at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave.

STAGE TUBE: Hal Prince on Stephen Sondheim, Picking Projects, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 17, 2011


Harold Prince directed the original productions of Cabaret, Sweeney Todd, A Little Night Music, The Phantom of the Opera, She Loves Me, Company, Follies, Candide, Pacific Overtures, Evita, Parade, LoveMusik, and Paradise Found. Before becoming a director, Mr. Prince's productions included The Pajama Game, Damn Yankees, West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Fiorello! and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

Porchlight Music Theatre Presents A CATERED AFFAIR, Previews 2/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 9, 2011


Porchlight Music Theatre, American Musicals. Chicago Style, presents the Chicago premiere of John Bucchino and Harvey Fierstein's A Catered Affair, directed by Nick Bowling with music direction by Doug Peck, at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave.

TV EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Starry New York City Center Reopening Gala Featuring Performance Highlights!
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 26, 2011


New York City Center has just reopened following a historic renovation and modernization with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and star-studded gala last night, October 25 at New York City Center. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg conducted The Encores! Orchestra in the opening number (as a nod to Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, who conducted the New York Philharmonic when City Center opened as a performing arts center in 1943). Broadway Beat was there for the reopening, and brings you interviews with the evening's participants below!

Photo Coverage: The Historic New York City Center Reopens Post Renovation!
by Peter James Zielinski - Oct 26, 2011


New York City Center has just reopened following a historic renovation and modernization with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and star-studded gala last night, October 25 at New York City Center. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg conducted The Encores! Orchestra in the opening number (as a nod to Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, who conducted the New York Philharmonic when City Center opened as a performing arts center in 1943). BroadwayWorld was there for the special occasion, and brings you full photo coverage below! BroadwayWorld was there for the special occasion, and brings you full photo coverage below!

New York City Center Reopens Following Historic Renovation 10/25
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2011


New York City Center will reopen following a historic renovation and modernization with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and star-studded gala on Tuesday, October 25 at New York City Center.

Sarah Jessica Parker, Patti LuPone et al. Celebrate NY City Center Reopening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2011


New York City Center will reopen following a historic renovation and modernization with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and star-studded gala on Tuesday, October 25 at New York City Center. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will conduct the Encores! Orchestra in the opening number (as a nod to Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, who conducted the New York Philharmonic when City Center opened as a performing arts center in 1943).

Photo Flash: First Look at New York City Center Renovations!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 11, 2011


New York City Center will reopen following a historic renovation and modernization with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and star-studded gala on Tuesday, October 25 at New York City Center. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will conduct The Encores! Orchestra in the opening number (as a nod to Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, who conducted the New York Philharmonic when City Center opened as a performing arts center in 1943).

New York City Center Reopens Following Historic Renovation 10/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 23, 2011


New York City Center will reopen following a historic renovation and modernization with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and star-studded gala on Tuesday, October 25 at New York City Center.

Sarah Jessica Parker, Patti LuPone et al. Celebrate NY City Center Reopening, 10/25
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 23, 2011


New York City Center will reopen following a historic renovation and modernization with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and star-studded gala on Tuesday, October 25 at New York City Center. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will conduct the Encores! Orchestra in the opening number (as a nod to Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, who conducted the New York Philharmonic when City Center opened as a performing arts center in 1943).

TimeLine Theatre Announces 2011-12 Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2011


TimeLine Theatre Company, named the nation's theater 'Company of the Year' for 2010 by Terry Teachout in The Wall Street Journal and 'one of the Chicago theater's most impressive growth stories' by Chris Jones in the Chicago Tribune, announces its four-play 2011-12 season

SOME ENCHANTED BROADWAY EVENING Held At Northwestern
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2011


No need to travel to New York's central theatre district. The songs from Broadway's Tony Award-winning musicals are as close as Northwestern University's Evanston campus this summer.

SOME ENCHANTED BROADWAY EVENING Held At Northwestern
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 5, 2011


No need to travel to New York's central theatre district. The songs from Broadway's Tony Award-winning musicals are as close as Northwestern University's Evanston campus this summer.

Soundtrack to John Turturro's PASSIONE Released 6/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 8, 2011


When acclaimed actor-director John Turturro was invited to make a film about Neapolitan music, he was intrigued and traveled to Naples to meet the artists living and working there.

PASSIONE: A MUSICAL ADVENTURE Soundtrack Slated for 6/14 Release
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 7, 2011


When acclaimed actor-director John Turturro was invited to make a film about Neapolitan music, he was intrigued and traveled to Naples to meet the artists living and working there. He was utterly blown away by the abundance of talent he found, and what was meant to be a straightforward documentary quickly transformed into a wild fantasia.

Hal Prince, Tovah Feldshuh, et al. Set for 2011 Theatre Museum Awards, 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2011


Classic tunes from Fiddler on the Roof, Fiorello!, She Loves Me, The Apple Tree, and others will fill the air at New Yorks legendary National Arts Club on Monday May 16, 2011 as The Theatre Museum pays tribute to famed Broadway lyricist Sheldon Harnick -- its 2011 Career Achievement Award recipient.

Timeline Theater Co Presents THE FRONT PAGE 4/16-6/12
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2011


TimeLine Theatre Company presents The Front Page by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, directed by TimeLine Associate Artistic Director Nick Bowling, April 16 - June 12, 2011 (previews April 12 through April 15) at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago. Press Opening performances are Saturday, April 16 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 17 at 2 p.m.

Hal Prince, Tovah Feldshuh, et al. Set for 2011 Theatre Museum Awards, 5/16
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 12, 2011


Classic tunes from Fiddler on the Roof, Fiorello!, She Loves Me, The Apple Tree, and others will fill the air at New Yorks legendary National Arts Club on Monday May 16, 2011 as The Theatre Museum pays tribute to famed Broadway lyricist Sheldon Harnick -- its 2011 Career Achievement Award recipient.

Neuwirth, Naughton, Fitzgerald Headline NY City Center Gala 4/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2011


New York City Center will honor Walter Bobbie, Kathleen Marshall and Jack Viertel in a benefit celebration hosted by Christopher Fitzgerald on Monday, April 4 at The Plaza Hotel.

Other Productions of Fiorello!

1959   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1962   West End London Revival
West End
1994   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2013   New York New York City Center Production
New York
2016   Off-Broadway Berkshire Theatre Group Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway

Fiorello! - 1959 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1960 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Jerry Bock
1960 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Sheldon Harnick
1960 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical George Abbott
1960 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Jerome Weidman
1960 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama Jerome Weidman
1960 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama George Abbott
1960 Tony Awards Best Choreography Peter Gennaro
1960 Tony Awards Best Conductor and Musical Director Hal Hastings
1960 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical George Abbott
1960 Tony Awards Best Musical Jerome Weidman
1960 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Tom Bosley
1960 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Howard Da Silva
1960 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical William and Jean Eckart

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