The First 1981 - Articles Page 3

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

The First - 1981 - Broadway History , Info & More

Martin Beck Theatre
302 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

Fictionalized account of the life of Jackie Robinson.

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OMD Announce Fall 2024 North American Tour Dates
by Michael Major - Feb 20, 2024


Their 13 long players include benchmark-raising classics Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (1980), Organisation (1980), Architecture & Morality (1981), and Dazzle Ships (1983). OMD conquered the United States, and yielded the 1986 hit, 'If You Leave' from the Pretty In Pink Soundtrack. Check out tour dates!

Review: WOMAN OF THE YEAR at Théâtre Firmin Gémier
by Patrick Honoré - Feb 18, 2024


Finally, this Kander and Ebb masterpiece has been done in France, with French dialogue and lyrics to boot

Jeff Harnar to Present IT'S DE-LOVELY at Birdland in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024


BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present Jeff Harnar in 'It’s De-Lovely: Jeff Harnar Sings Cole Porter'. Learn more about Harnar's show and see how to purchase tickets.

Chameleons Announce Winter 2024 Tour Dates
by Michael Major - Feb 12, 2024


Formed in Greater Manchester in 1981 by singer and bassist Mark Burgess, Chameleons have remained one of the city's most revered bands among musos ever since their inception. With notable fans including the likes of Noel Gallgher to Interpol, The Charlatans to Moby, their music has been passed down through the generations.

A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD to Play Chicago Children's Theatre Beginning in April
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2024


Chicago Children's Theatre's 2023-24 season finale will be a celebration of the same joyful energy that launched the company nearly 20 years ago, A Year with Frog and Toad. Learn more about the production here!

Dita Von Teese Unveils Additional Dates for Residency DITA LAS VEGAS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2024


Dita Von Teese, has revealed additional dates through June 2024 for her premiere residency, DITA LAS VEGAS: A Jubilant Revue, in the Jubilee Theater at Horseshoe Las Vegas

David Marino, Finalist On Canada's THE VOICE, to Perform at Birdland Jazz Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2024


Birdland Jazz Club will present the debut of rising young jazz vocalist David Marino, finalist on Canada's 'The Voice,' with Billy Stritch and more.

Oh Boy Records Confirms 'TN To TX: The Road To Luck Reunion' Tour Next Month
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2024


Upcoming stops include Muscle Shoals' For the Record, Memphis' Minglewood Hall, Nashville's The Blue Room and New Orleans' Chickie Wah Wah, with the tour wrapping March 14 at Luck Reunion, where they will meet up with Oh Boy Records' latest signee, the legendary Swamp Dogg.

The Actors' Gang Presents Its First Fully Bilingual Play YBOR CITY
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2024


Ybor City, a new play written and directed by Mariana Da Silva with movement direction by Stephanie G. Galindo, will have thirteen performances only March 7 to March 30 at The Actors' Gang in Culver City. 

Cleveland Public Theatre to Present US Debut Of Hanoch Levin's REQUIEM
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 3, 2024


Cleveland Public Theatre will present the USA debut of Hanoch Levin's REQUIEM, directed by Raymond Bobgan. The play will run from March 14 to April 6, featuring a diverse cast led by Peter Lawson Jones. Learn more here!

Video: From the Armchair to the Podium: Peter Oundjian
by Joshua Wright - Feb 2, 2024


Amidst the hustle and bustle of concerts, The Toronto Symphony Orchestra took a moment to catch up with a visiting long-term member of the TSO family, Conductor Emeritus Peter Oundjian.

Ava DuVernay to be Honored at Black Theatre Coalition's BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2024


Black Theatre Coalition will honor Producer and Director Ava DuVernay with the first Poitier-Belafonte Award for Cultural Activism at its Inaugural “Building the Change” Gala.

PACIFIC OVERTURES, World Premieres & More Set for East West Players 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2024


East West Players has unveiled its the 2024 Season. See full programming and lear how to purchase tickets!

Cult Film Legends Mink Stole & Peaches Christ to Bring New Tour To NYC & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2024


Cult film legends Mink Stole and Peaches Christ are bringing their new cabaret show 'IDOL WORSHIP' to NYC on Feb. 16-17.

Black Theatre Coalition To Host Inaugural BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala On February 12
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2024


Co-founders T. Oliver Reid, Warren Adams, and Reginald “Reggie” Van Lee, along with Board Members Aaliytha Stevens and Naila McKenzie, have announced that the Black Theatre Coalition will host its Inaugural Gala on Monday, February 12, 2024 in New York City at the Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th Floor).

New Harry Chapin Musical SHORT STORIES Will Be Developed in Melbourne in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2024


Monstrous Theatre has announced the first development workshop for SHORT STORIES, a new musical with book by illustrious British screenwriter, Mike Bullen, and music from the back-catalogue of the late, great, American singer-songwriter Harry Chapin.

Curious Theatre Branch's 35th Anniversary Season To Continue With The World Premiere Of Jenny Magnus's THE GOOD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2024


Curious Theatre Branch's 35th Anniversary Season continues with the world premiere of Jenny Magnus's 'The Good'. A new work created and performed by Magnus, directed by Stefan Brün.

YoungArts Announces 2024 Presidential Scholars In The Arts Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2024


YoungArts has announced the nominees for the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students who exemplify artistic and academic excellence.

The Dessoff Choirs to Present Valerie Capers' Sojourner in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2024


The Dessoff Choirs will return to Union Theological Seminary on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 4:00pm.

Palm Beach Symphony Presents World Premiere By Ellen Taaffe Zwilich
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2024


Palm Beach Symphony continues its 50th Anniversary Season on Monday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts with Music Director Gerard Schwarz at the podium and a program featuring guest artist Santiago Rodriguez, a world premiere by Pulitzer Prize winner Ellen Taaffe Zwilich and Rimsky-Korsakov's masterwork Scheherazade.

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.

The First FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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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