Fiorello! 1959 - Articles Page 18

Ages: 6+
Opened: November 23, 1959

Fiorello! - 1959 - Broadway History , Info & More

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1681 Broadway New York, NY

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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YoungArts Announces Top 148 Young Artists in America
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 17, 2010


YoungArts, the core program of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA), has announced its 30th class of 148 YoungArts finalists.

TimeLine presents Chicago Premiere of IN DARFUR, Opens 1/22/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 13, 2010


TimeLine Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere of In Darfur by Winter Miller, directed by TimeLine Associate Artistic Director Nick Bowling, January 22 March 20, 2011 (previews January 18 through January 21) at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago.

Broadway to Dim Lights for Jerry Bock Tonight, 11/4
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 4, 2010


The Broadway community mourns the loss of Jerry Bock, who passed away yesterday at age 81. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in his memory tonight, November 4, at exactly 8:00pm for one minute.

Photo Coverage: BWW Remembers Jerry Bock
by Walter McBride - Nov 3, 2010


BroadwayWorld.com has learned that FIDDLER ON THE ROOF composer Jerry Bock passed away last night, at the age of 81. This comes just one week after the passing of FIDDLER bookwriter Joseph Stein.

FIDDLER Composer Jerry Bock Dies at 81
by Robert Diamond - Nov 4, 2010


BroadwayWorld.com has learned that FIDDLER ON THE ROOF composer Jerry Bock passed away last night, at the age of 81. This comes just one week after the passing of FIDDLER bookwriter Joseph Stein.

TimeLine Theatre Company Finalizes 2010-11 Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2010


TimeLine Theatre Company, dedicated to presenting plays inspired by history that connect to today's social and political issues, has finalized its four-play 2010-11 season. The Chicago premiere of In Darfur by Winter Miller, directed by Nick Bowling, joins three previously released titles: The Chicago premiere of Frost/Nixon by Peter Morgan, the world premiere of Mastering the Art by William Brown and Doug Frew, and The Front Page by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur.

RIALTO CHATTER: NANCE Next for Lane?
by Rialto Chatter - Oct 5, 2010


The New York Times reports today that Nathan Lane may be teaming up with Douglas Carter Beane following his run in The Addams Family for The Nance, a new play 'about a performer who played the role of the nance in burlesque shows in the early 20th century.' The play centers on a nance (or 'nancy boy'), who performs at the downtown burlesque club, The Irving, 'during the era when Mayor Fiorello La Guardia was moving to ban burlesque in New York City.'

TimeLine Presents Chicago Premiere of Aaron Sorkin's THE FARNSWORTH INVENTION
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2010


TimeLine Theatre Company concludes its record-breaking 2009-10 season with the highly anticipated Chicago premiere of Aaron Sorkin's The Farnsworth Invention, directed by TimeLine Company member Nick Bowling. The Farnsworth Invention runs April 17 - June 13, 2010 (previews April 14 through April 16) at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago.

Alan Gilbert Conducts Philharmonic Orchestra's School Day Concert, 5/19-21
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2010


In his continuing commitment to education and to encouraging young people to experience music, New York Philharmonic Music Director, Alan Gilbert will conduct the Orchestra's six School Day Concerts for the first time, Wednesday-Friday, May 19-21, at 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Mr. Gilbert is the first Philharmonic Music Director to lead these performances since Zubin Mehta did so in February 1991.

TimeLine Theatre Company Finalizes 2010-11 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 20, 2010


TimeLine Theatre Company, dedicated to presenting plays inspired by history that connect to today's social and political issues, has finalized its four-play 2010-11 season. The Chicago premiere of In Darfur by Winter Miller, directed by Nick Bowling, joins three previously released titles: The Chicago premiere of Frost/Nixon by Peter Morgan, the world premiere of Mastering the Art by William Brown and Doug Frew, and The Front Page by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur.

Alan Gilbert Conducts Philharmonic Orchestra's School Day Concert, 5/19-21
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2010


In his continuing commitment to education and to encouraging young people to experience music, New York Philharmonic Music Director, Alan Gilbert will conduct the Orchestra's six School Day Concerts for the first time, Wednesday-Friday, May 19-21, at 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Mr. Gilbert is the first Philharmonic Music Director to lead these performances since Zubin Mehta did so in February 1991.

Alan Gilbert Conducts Philharmonic Orchestra's School Day Concert, 5/19-21
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2010


In his continuing commitment to education and to encouraging young people to experience music, New York Philharmonic Music Director, Alan Gilbert will conduct the Orchestra's six School Day Concerts for the first time, Wednesday-Friday, May 19-21, at 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Mr. Gilbert is the first Philharmonic Music Director to lead these performances since Zubin Mehta did so in February 1991.

Alan Gilbert Conducts Philharmonic Orchestra's School Day Concert, 5/19-21
by Caroline Cole - Apr 27, 2010


In his continuing commitment to education and to encouraging young people to experience music, New York Philharmonic Music Director, Alan Gilbert will conduct the Orchestra's six School Day Concerts for the first time, Wednesday-Friday, May 19-21, at 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Mr. Gilbert is the first Philharmonic Music Director to lead these performances since Zubin Mehta did so in February 1991.

TimeLine Presents Chicago Premiere of Aaron Sorkin's THE FARNSWORTH INVENTION
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2010


TimeLine Theatre Company concludes its record-breaking 2009-10 season with the highly anticipated Chicago premiere of Aaron Sorkin's The Farnsworth Invention, directed by TimeLine Company member Nick Bowling. The Farnsworth Invention runs April 17 - June 13, 2010 (previews April 14 through April 16) at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago.

TimeLine Theater Announces Their 2010-11 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 8, 2010


TimeLine Theatre Company, dedicated to presenting plays inspired by history that connect to today's social and political issues, announces three of the four plays of its 2010-11 season, including the previously announced Chicago premiere of Peter Morgan's Frost/Nixon, the world premiere of a new play commissioned by TimeLine and written by William Brown and Doug Frew, and the return of a true Chicago classic.

Kohl, Marcus et al. Join Patinkin, Baldwin, Opel in PARADISE FOUND; Rehearsals Start 5th April; Opens 19th May
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 5, 2010


Rehearsals begin today, Monday, April 5 for the World Premiere production of PARADISE FOUND, a new musical under the combined direction of Theater legend and 21-time Tony Award winner Harold Prince (the original productions of Cabaret, Sweeney Todd, A Little Night Music, The Phantom of the Opera, Company, Follies, Evita) and 5-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman (Crazy For You, Show Boat, The Producers, Contact). This is their first collaboration since the landmark, Tony Award-winning revival of Show Boat. Following the New York rehearsal period, the production will open at London's acclaimed Menier Chocolate Factory with performances running May 19 through June 26.

City Center Commits $75 Million to Renovation
by Jeff Dennhardt - Mar 17, 2010


City Center recently announced it is set to begin a $75 million renovation project on its building located at W. 55th St. the New York Times reported today. The renovations are said to be headed by the Polshek Partnership Architects, the same group that has worked on Carnegie Hall and the Public Theatre.

American Musicals Project Presents FROM ON THE TOWN TO SOUTH PACIFIC, 3/15
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2010


Casting has been announced for several upcoming productions from the American Musicals Project. The group will hold productions of Fiorello! on March 1st, Oklahoma!/Paint Your Wagon on March 8th, 'From On the Town to South Pacific' on March 15th, and The American Musicals Project Annual Gala Benefit's production of Show Boat on March 22nd.

American Musicals Project Presents OKLAHOMA/PAINT YOUR WAGON, 3/8
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2010


Casting has been announced for several upcoming productions from the American Musicals Project. The group will hold productions of Fiorello! on March 1st, Oklahoma!/Paint Your Wagon on March 8th, 'From On the Town to South Pacific' on March 15th, and The American Musicals Project Annual Gala Benefit's production of Show Boat on March 22nd.

TimeLine Presents Chicago Premiere of Aaron Sorkin's THE FARNSWORTH INVENTION
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2010


TimeLine Theatre Company concludes its record-breaking 2009-10 season with the highly anticipated Chicago premiere of Aaron Sorkin's The Farnsworth Invention, directed by TimeLine Company member Nick Bowling. The Farnsworth Invention runs April 17 - June 13, 2010 (previews April 14 through April 16) at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago.

Baldwin, Creighton, Jellison & Sikora Set for American Musicals Project's FIORELLO!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2010


Casting has been announced for several upcoming productions from the American Musicals Project. The group will hold productions of Fiorello! on March 1st, Oklahoma!/Paint Your Wagon on March 8th, 'From On the Town to South Pacific' on March 15th, and The American Musicals Project Annual Gala Benefit's production of Show Boat on March 22nd.

Anderson, Cobey et al. Set for American Musicals Project in March
by Jeff Dennhardt - Feb 22, 2010


Casting has been announced for several upcoming productions from the American Musicals Project. The group will hold productions of Fiorello! on March 1st, Oklahoma!/Paint Your Wagon on March 8th, 'From On the Town to South Pacific' on March 15th, and The American Musicals Project Annual Gala Benefit's production of Show Boat on March 22nd.

SFArtsED PLAYERS Present Benefit Performance of FIORELLO! At Gala Featuring B.D. Wong, 2/20
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2010


The San Francisco Arts Education Project (SFArtsED) celebrates the ninth year of its musical theater company, The SFArtsED Players, with performances of Broadway's Pulitzer Prize winning, Fiorello! at San Francisco's Eureka Theatre (215 Jackson Street, between Front and Battery) for a three-week engagement beginning Friday, February 5 and continuing through Saturday, February 20

SFArtsED PLAYERS Revive FIORELLO! 2/5-20/2010
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2010


The San Francisco Arts Education Project (SFArtsED) celebrates the ninth year of its musical theater company, The SFArtsED Players, with performances of Broadway's Pulitzer Prize winning, Fiorello! at San Francisco's Eureka Theatre (215 Jackson Street, between Front and Battery) for a three-week engagement beginning Friday, February 5 and continuing through Saturday, February 20.

SFArtsED PLAYERS to Perform FIORELLO! At Gala Performance Featuring B.D. Wong, 2/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 18, 2010


The San Francisco Arts Education Project (SFArtsED) celebrates the ninth year of its musical theater company, The SFArtsED Players, with performances of Broadway's Pulitzer Prize winning, Fiorello! at San Francisco's Eureka Theatre (215 Jackson Street, between Front and Battery) for a three-week engagement beginning Friday, February 5 and continuing through Saturday, February 20

Fiorello! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Fiorello! have there been?
Fiorello! has had 6 productions including Broadway which opened in 1959, Broadway which opened in 1959, West End which opened in 1962, Off-Broadway which opened in 1994, New York which opened in 2013 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2016.
What Tony Awards has Fiorello! been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Choreography for Peter Gennaro, Best Conductor and Musical Director for Hal HastingsBest Direction of a Musical for George Abbott and Best Scenic Design of a Musical for William and Jean Eckart.
What Tony Awards has Fiorello! won?
Best Musical, Best Choreography for Peter Gennaro, Best Conductor and Musical Director for Hal Hastings, Best Direction of a Musical for George Abbott, Best Scenic Design of a Musical for William and Jean Eckart, .
What awards has Fiorello! been nominated for?
Fiorello! has been nominated for several prestigious awards. It was nominated for Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, it received nominations for The Pulitzer Prize for Drama, with one nomination for Jerome Weidman and another for George Abbott. These nominations highlight the recognition and acclaim that Fiorello! has received in the theater industry.
What awards has Fiorello! won?
Fiorello! has won several awards, including the Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, the show received two Pulitzer Prizes for Drama. One was awarded to Jerome Weidman, who wrote the book for the musical, and the other was awarded to George Abbott, who directed the production. These prestigious accolades recognize the exceptional quality and impact of Fiorello! in the world of theater.

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