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Opened: November 17, 1981
Closing: December 12, 1981

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Fictionalized account of the life of Jackie Robinson.

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2024 Sundance Film Festival Announces Short Film Award Winners
by Michael Major - Jan 24, 2024

The Short Film Grand Jury Prize, awarded to one film in the program of 53 shorts selected from 12,098 submissions, went to The Masterpiece, directed and written by Alex Lora Cercos. This year's Short Film jurors are Christina Oh, Danny Pudi, and Charlotte Regan – all of whom are Festival Alumni in honor of the Festival's 40th Edition.

Everything Coming to Max This February
by Michael Major - Jan 23, 2024

Max announces programming coming to the platform this February, including the debut of the twelfth and final season of HBO Original CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM (2/4). Check out the full list of everything coming to stream on Max in February!

The Oratorio Society Of New York PerforMs Choral Movements Of Mahler's Second Symphony & Beethoven's Ninth Symphony At St. Bartholomew's Church On March 5
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2024

THE ORATORIO SOCIETY OF NEW YORK performs Mahler's Second Symphony, Beethoven's Ninth, and more at St. Bartholomew's Church on March 5. Program includes works by Call for Scores winners, Oliver Caplan's Cloud Anthem & Karen P. Thomas's Le Stelle. Featuring organist and arranger David Briggs, plus soloists Susanna Phillips, Heather Petrie, Joshua Blue & Tyler Duncan. 'A beautifully blended, thoroughly unified sound' - The New York Times. For more information, visit www.osny.org.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Ivo van Hove's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Amsterdam
by Joshua Wright - Jan 22, 2024

Get a first look at Ivo van Hove's production of Jesus Christ Superstar at theater DeLaMar in Amsterdam.

Wheelock Family Theatre to Present MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS in February and March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2024

Wheelock Family Theatre at Boston University will present 'Mr. Popper's Penguins' from February 10th to March 3rd.

Sundance Institute Reveals 2024 Merata Mita Fellow and Inaugural Graton Fellow
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 21, 2024

Sundance Institute has revealed the 2024 Merata Mita Fellow and Inaugural Graton Fellows. Learn more here!

Arts Philanthropist Vale M.J.M Carter AO Has Passed Away
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 20, 2024

he Art Gallery of South Australia mourns the loss of one of this nation’s most significant philanthropists to the arts. His generosity and commitment to expanding the scope and quality of the Gallery’s collections will be remembered.

Connecticut Ballet Returns To The Bushnell With A NIGHT OF PASSIONATE VALENTINE DANCES
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 19, 2024

Connecticut Ballet Returns To The Bushnell With A NIGHT OF PASSIONATE VALENTINE DANCES. Don't miss this captivating performance!

Review: Broadway Talents Honor Olivia Newton-John at OC's Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Jan 19, 2024

Hosted by Scott Coulter at OC's Segerstrom Center, this beautifully-curated 'greatest hits' showcase celebrating Olivia Newton-John provided an entertaining tribute, delivered via superb performances from the likes of Jessica Hendy, David Burnham, and Mike Schwitter, plus a first-person testimonial from her longtime producer John Farrar.

Jerry Seinfeld to Perform at the Schuster Center in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024

Jerry Seinfeld is coming to the Schuster Center. Catch the hilarious performance by the legendary comedian. Get all the details here.

Full Cast Set for PLAYER KINGS Starring Ian McKellen, Toheeb Jimoh & Richard Coyle
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024

IAN MCKELLEN, TOHEEB JIMOH & RICHARD COYLE star in Robert Icke's production of PLAYER KINGS, adapted from Shakespeare's Henry IV, Parts 1 & 2.

ANN TALMAN: ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE to Play Brunch Performance at Laura Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024

Light the candles! Get the ice out! The Laurie Beechman Theatre will present a special brunch matinee performance on Sunday, February 25 at 2pm of Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile. 

Theatrical Producer Martin McCallum Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024

Martin McCallum, FRSA, has passed away at age 73.

Virgin Prunes Announce Reissue Of 'A New Form Of Beauty' 2024 Deluxe Edition
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2024

The release comes on the heels of their reissue of their Colin Newman produced album “If I Die, I Die”, which came out in early 2023, and arrives via BMG on 3LP and 2CD, alongside a media and artbook, new sleeve notes, remastered audio, and brand-new remixes from the band's theatrical, award-winning frontman Gavin Friday, and Apparition.

Actor Sues 1776 Tour Producers for Racial Discrimination and Retaliation
by Cara Joy David - Jan 16, 2024

Over the years, I’ve heard several black actors complain about how their preferred hair plan was dismissed by producers. Now one is suing producer NETworks Presentations, 1776 Touring, and several of their employees, claiming that increasing tensions led to her being terminated after she expressed a desire to submit a written racism complaint.

South Bay Musical Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team For A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, January 27 �" February 17
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2024

A half-century after its triumphant Broadway debut, South Bay Musical Theatre will present the timeless classic A Little Night Music, featuring haunting and humorous music by the late great Stephen Sondheim, with a book by Hugh Wheeler.

Cast Set for Open Space Arts' SUNSETS: TWO ACTS ON A BEACH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2024

Classic gay drama 'Sunsets: Two Acts on a Beach' will be opening on February 2 at Open Space Arts.

UNPACKING IN P'TOWN Comes to New Conservatory Theatre Center in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024

In March, New Conservatory Theatre Center will welcome the return of double Lambda Literary Award-winning playwright Jewelle Gomez with Unpacking in P’town. 

Famed Santa Fe Gallery Owner Gerald Peters Joins Ucross Board Of Trustees
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2024

Ucross announces the addition of two new trustees to its board: property developer Armand Brachman and gallery owner Gerald Peters.

Bruce Sudano to Release 'Talkin' Ugly Truth, Tellin' Pretty Lies' Album
by Michael Major - Jan 10, 2024

Watch and/or share the videos for the previously released singles “Better Than This,” “Make The World Go Away,” and “Two Bleeding Hearts.” In late February, he will be an official showcase artist at Folk Alliance International, the world's largest gathering of the folk music industry and community. 

Writer and LGBTQIAPN+ Activist Herbert Daniel has His Life and Times Celebrated in the Musical CODINOME DANIEL
by Claudio Erlichman - Jan 9, 2024

With dramaturgy and direction by Ze Henrique de Paula and music by Fernanda Maia, the show tells the story of the journalist who fought for the LGBTQIAPN+ cause during the Brazilian military dictatorship.

(IM)MIGRANTS OF THE STATE is Returning to The Actors' Gang For 6 Performances
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 6, 2024

The groundbreaking production (Im)migrants of the State, created by and based on the real-life experiences of formerly incarcerated actors, returns to The Actors' Gang for 6 performances. Get more information here!

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Opens At Alhambra Theatre, January 11
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2024

Million Dollar Quartet Opens at Alhambra Theatre on January 11. Live band brings historical show to life.

SAUL LEITER: CENTENNIAL On View At Howard Greenberg Gallery Through February 10
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2024

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Saul Leiter's birth with an exhibition at Howard Greenberg Gallery. Featuring over 40 photographs, paintings, and painted photographs, this retrospective showcases Leiter's diverse career. On view through February 10, 2024.

Interplay Theatre Launches 2024 Sensory Theatre Symposium
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2024

Interplay Theatre has announced their first Sensory Theatre Symposium, which will explore the latest in sensory theatre, hosted and supported by Leeds Playhouse. Learn more about the event and how to attend here!

The First FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the songs are in The First and what's the order?
Prologue
Jack Roosevelt Robinson
Dancin' Off Third
The National Pastime
Will We Ever Know Each Other
The First
Bloat
It Ain't Gonna Work
The Brooklyn Dodger Strike
You Do-Do-Do-It Good!
Is This Year Next Year?
There Are Days and There Are Days
It's a Beginning
The Opera Ain't Over
Bums
Southern Hospitality
He's Gonna Keep His Eye on Us
What productions of The First have there been?
The First has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1981 and Broadway which opened in 1981.
What awards has The First been nominated for?
The First has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for David Chapman. It was also nominated for Scenic Design at The Hewes Awards, again for David Chapman.
What awards has The First won?
The First has won several awards for its outstanding set design. David Chapman received the Outstanding Set Design award at the Drama Desk Awards, as well as the Scenic Design award at The Hewes Awards. These accolades recognize the exceptional work done by David Chapman in creating the sets for The First.

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