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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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TheatreWorks USA Co-Founder Jay Harnick Dies at 78
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2007


On February 27th, Jay Harnick, the co-founder and former artistic director of TheatreWorks USA, died at the age of 78 after suffering a long illness.

Fiorello! Star and Broadway Veteran Ellen Hanley Dies at 80
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2007


Broadway Performer Ellen Hanley, of 'Fiorello!' and '1776' dies at age 80.

The Apple Tree: Golden Delicious
by Michael Dale - Jan 19, 2007


Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick's 1966 charmer is given a sublime revival with Kristin Chenoweth, Brian d'Arcy James and Marc Kudisch all in scrumptious form.

Sheldon Harnick Goes Downstage Center, November 17
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2006


The American Theatre Wing and XM Satellite Radio proudly present an interview with celebrated Broadway lyricist Sheldon Harnick on their weekly theatrical interview show, 'Downstage Center,' on XM's On Broadway

A Wonderful Life: Winged Victory
by Michael Dale - Nov 16, 2006


Paper Mill presents Sheldon Harnick and Joe Raposo's musical adaptation of a Frank Capra classic

Lemenager, La Cause, Etc. Set for Arena's She Loves Me
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2006


Washington, D.C.'s Arena Stage, which has been increasingly busy with musicals in recent years, has announced casting for its upcoming production of the Bock and Harnick classic She Loves Me, which will begin performances on November 17th on the Fichlander Stage, with opening night set for November 28th

Pappas, Brandt, Etc. Round Out Cast of On Golden Pond Tour
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2006


Full casting has been set for the upcoming national tour of On Golden Pond, co-starring the previously announced Tom Bosley and Michael Learned

She Loves Me to Romance Arena Stage; Replaces Vogel Work
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2006


Washington, DC's Arena Stage, which has been increasingly busy with musicals in recent years, has replaced Paula Vogel's A Civil War Christmas with the Bock and Harnick classic She Loves Me for the holiday season

Baltimore/Washington Backstage Broadway Edition:7-16-06
by Charles Shubow - Jul 17, 2006


A week-end in NYC: a play, a musical, an opera and a free concert!

Tony Career Day Brings Bway to High School Students, 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2006


On Tony Career Day, New York City Department Of Education theatre students from all five boroughs will gather together on Tuesday, May 23rd to learn what it really takes to be a theatre professional

Hal Prince to Receive Lifetime Achievement Tony Award
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2006


Legendary producer/director Harold Prince--who currently has twenty Tony Awards (including two Special Tony Awards) on his mantle--will add a Tony for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre

Bosley and Learned are New Stars of On Golden Pond Tour
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2006


Tony Award-winner Tom Bosley and TV and theatre veteran Michael Learned have been announced as replacements for Richard Chamberlain and Hayley Mills in the upcoming national tour of Ernest Thompson's On Golden Pond

Of Thee I Sing Performance Follows City Center Gala, 5/15
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2006


A performance of Encores!' Of Thee I Sing will follow City Center's benefit gala on May 15th

Showtunes! to Present On the Twentieth Century in Concert
by Robbie Wachs - Mar 18, 2006


Showtunes! Theatre Company will present the classic Coleman, Comden, and Green Musical On the TwentiethCentury in conert for 2 performances only.

Drowsy Chaperone Starts Bway Previews April 3, Opens May 1
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2006


The show, will begin previews on April 3, 2006 and will open on May 1, 2006.

Brian Stokes Mitchell & Marin Mazzie star in ENCORES! "Kismet" Feb. 9 - 12
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2006


New York City Center's 2006 Encores! Season will open on February 9 with the six-time Tony Award-winning Kismet, starring Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell and Marin Mazzie.

Hal Prince Lines Up 2 New Tuners - LoveMusik, and Paradise Lost
by BWW News Desk - Dec 30, 2005


Variety reports that Harold Prince has lined up two new tuners to work on, LoveMusik, followed by Paradise Lost.

Photo Preview: The Apple Tree with Kristin Chenoweth, Michael Cerveris and Malcolm Gets
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2005


The Encores! production of The Apple Tree runs May 12-16 at the NY City Center.

Photo Coverage: Sneak Peak at Encores! The Apple Tree
by Ben Strothmann - May 6, 2005


BroadwayWorld brings you a sneak peak at The Apple Tree rehearsals with Kristin Chenoweth, Michael Cerveris, and Malcolm Gets.

Paul Gemignani Named Music Director of Encores! 2005-2006 Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2005


Gemignani will succeed Rob Fisher, who has been music director for the entire 12-year history of Encores!.

City Center Confirms Cerveris and Gets Apple Tree Casting
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2005


New York City Center Encores! Artistic Director Jack Viertel and Music Director Rob Fisher have announced that Tony® Award nominee Malcolm Gets and Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris will join the previously announced Tony Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth in The Apple Tree, the final Encores! presentation of the 2004-5 Season.

City Center Encores! Presents The Apple Tree with Kristin Chenoweth May 12-16
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2005


The show runs May 12-16, and features Rob Fisher as Music Director.

A Salute to Harold Prince Benefit with Mazzie, Daniely, Barrett, Haran May 3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2005


On Tuesday, May 3, the NEW YORK FESTIVAL OF SONG salutes Harold Prince with a benefit concert titled A PRINCE OF A FELLA beginning at 7 p.m. at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall. The performance will be followed by a seated dinner beginning at 8:30 p.m. at Shelly's New York, 104 West 57th St.

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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