42nd Street 1980 - Articles Page 14

Ages: 8+
Opened: August 25, 1980
Closing: January 08, 1989

42nd Street - 1980 - Broadway History , Info & More

St. James Theatre (Broadway)
246 West 44th St. New York, NY

Based on a novel by Bradford Ropes and the 1933 Warner Bros.

A big…bright…bold dance musical. It’s the ultimate backstage showbiz fairy tale when a stage struck understudy becomes an overnight star. Filled with a hit parade of songs like “Lullaby of Broadway,” “We’re in the Money,” “Shuffle Off to Buffalo” and of course, “42nd Street,” it will leave you tapping your toes, with a smile on your face and a song in your heart. This Tony Award winner for Best Musical is a song and dance extravaganza.

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42nd Street - 1980 - Broadway Articles Page 14

Robin Wagner, Lewis Brown, et al. Win TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 22, 2011


Three-time Tony Award-winning scenic designer ROBIN WAGNER and esteemed costume designer LEWIS BROWN are among the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, April 8 at 6:30pm at the Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). Mr. Brown was selected to receive the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design, and Tony Award-winning scenic designer Robin Wagner will receive the Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design. Sadly, Mr. Brown passed away in January of 2011. His award will be accepted by his long-time colleague and friend, Albert Wolsky, who was the recipient of the 2010 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award

ANGELS IN AMERICA Extends For Fourth And Final Time Thru 4/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 22, 2011


Signature Theatre Company (Founding Artistic Director James Houghton; Executive Director Erika Mallin) is pleased to announce a fourth extension for the first New York revival of Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, directed by Michael Greif.

Tomei, Whaley Lead New Group's MARIE AND BRUCE 3/14-5/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 17, 2011


The New Group proudly presents the first major New York revival of Wallace Shawn's Marie and Bruce in a limited Off-Broadway engagement March 14 - May 7.

Austin Pendleton to Direct Tennessee Williams' SMALL CRAFT WARNINGS 2/15-27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2011


Mother of Invention Theatre Company, under the direction of founder and Artistic Director Gina Stahlnecker will celebrate the 100th year since Tennessee Williams' birth with the seldom seen study in moral squalor, SMALL CRAFT WARNINGS on February 15 - 27, 2011.

BWW JR: You Never Forget Your First Broadway Show
by Erin Leigh Peck - Jan 31, 2011


One of my favorite mom friends just took her three boys to see their first Broadway show and was kind enough to write about the experience. I hope this account brings back memories of your 'first' as it did for me. (Peter Pan with Sandy Duncan circa 1980). Thanks, Julie, for your contribution to BWW Jr.

Evans, Grossman, Neuwirth Inducted At WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT Gala
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 26, 2011


Bonnie Pfeifer Evans, fashion model, philanthropist and real estate investor; Mindy Grossman, Chief Executive Officer of HSN, Inc (Home Shopping Network); and Bebe Neuwirth, two-time Tony Award-winner currently starring on Broadway in Addams Family are Women's Project's 2011 Women of Achievement who will be inducted at the 26th Annual Gala Celebration hosted by the Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe Award-winning Kathleen Turner at ESPACE, 635 West 42nd Street, on Monday, March 7, at 6:30pm.

Austin Pendleton to Direct Tennessee Williams' SMALL CRAFT WARNINGS 2/15-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 18, 2011


Mother of Invention Theatre Company, under the direction of founder and Artistic Director Gina Stahlnecker will celebrate the 100th year since Tennessee Williams' birth with the seldom seen study in moral squalor, SMALL CRAFT WARNINGS on February 15 - 27, 2011.

'Grey Gardens,' 'Saturday Night Live' et al. Added to National Film Registry
by Adam Britten - Dec 28, 2010


Earlier today the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress published a list of 25 films to be added to the list of over 500 respected movies dating back to 1891. As specified by the National Film Preservation Act, the Library of Congress names 25 movies every year to the registry that are 'culturally, historically, or aesthetically' significant. The movies do not need to be feature-length, or even have had a theatrical release; however they do need to be at least 10 years old.

BB King's Blues Club Announces Their Upcoming Shows And Events
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2010


B.B. King Blues Club & Grill is located at 237 West 42nd Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues) New York, NY 10036 Tickets may be purchased via Ticketmaster - www.ticketmaster.com / 1-800-745-3000 or at the B.B. King's Box Office: 10:30am - Midnight ($2 per ticket service charge)

Atlantic Lyric Presents 42ND STREET, Through 11/19
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2010


Atlanta Lyric Theatre, the metro area's only local professional musical theatre company presents '42nd Street,' the ultimate Broadway musical which opens December 3rd and plays through the 19th at the historic Strand Theatre in Marietta. Tickets are $30-$45, with discounts for seniors, students, groups and four pack season tickets that offer a savings as low as 30%!

Atlantic Lyric Presents 42ND STREET, Through 11/19
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 9, 2010


Atlanta Lyric Theatre, the metro area's only local professional musical theatre company presents '42nd Street,' the ultimate Broadway musical which opens December 3rd and plays through the 19th at the historic Strand Theatre in Marietta. Tickets are $30-$45, with discounts for seniors, students, groups and four pack season tickets that offer a savings as low as 30%!

Signature Theatre Company's 20th Anniversary Gala Honors Tony Kushner 11/8
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2010


Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) will celebrate its 2010-2011 playwright-in-residence Tony Kushner at its 20th anniversary gala on Monday, November 8 at Espace (635 West 42nd Street).

Signature Theatre Company's 20th Anniversary Gala Honors Tony Kushner 11/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 5, 2010


Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) will celebrate its 2010-2011 playwright-in-residence Tony Kushner at its 20th anniversary gala on Monday, November 8 at Espace (635 West 42nd Street).

B. B. King Blues Club Announces Their Upcoming Shows And Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 3, 2010


B.B. King Blues Club & Grill is located at 237 West 42nd Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues) New York, NY 10036

Mary Testa and Michael Starobin Perform Clasically Speaking At Laurie Beechman 9/27
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2010


Two-time Tony Award nominee Mary Testa will perform her latest one-woman show, 'Classically Speaking,' at the Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd St.) with two-time Tony winner Michael Starobin on piano, two nights only.

Mary Testa and Michael Starobin Perform Clasically Speaking At Laurie Beechman 9/20
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2010


Two-time Tony Award nominee Mary Testa will perform her latest one-woman show, 'Classically Speaking,' at the Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd St.) with two-time Tony winner Michael Starobin on piano, two nights only.

Parsons Dance To Take Part In 3rd Annual Bryant Park Fall Festival 9/13-20
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2010


Parsons Dance will take part in the 3rd annual Bryant Park Fall Festival, presented by Bank of America, a free performing arts series held from September 13 - 20 in Bryant Park, Sixth Avenue between 40th and 42nd Streets, NYC.

Mary Testa and Michael Starobin Perform Clasically Speaking At Laurie Beechman 9/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 17, 2010


Two-time Tony Award nominee Mary Testa will perform her latest one-woman show, 'Classically Speaking,' at the Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd St.) with two-time Tony winner Michael Starobin on piano, two nights only.

Parsons Dance To Take Part In 3rd Annual Bryant Park Fall Festival 9/13-20
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2010


Parsons Dance will take part in the 3rd annual Bryant Park Fall Festival, presented by Bank of America, a free performing arts series held from September 13 - 20 in Bryant Park, Sixth Avenue between 40th and 42nd Streets, NYC.

Parsons Dance To Take Part In 3rd Annual Bryant Park Fall Festival 9/13-20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 10, 2010


Parsons Dance will take part in the 3rd annual Bryant Park Fall Festival, presented by Bank of America, a free performing arts series held from September 13 - 20 in Bryant Park, Sixth Avenue between 40th and 42nd Streets, NYC.

ANGELS IN AMERICA Extends Again Thru Feb. 20, 2011
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 8, 2010


Due to overwhelming demand, Signature Theatre Company (Founding Artistic Director James Houghton; Executive Director Erika Mallin) is pleased to announce a second extension for the first New York revival of Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, directed by Michael Greif. The production, originally slated to run through December 19, 2010 and extended once through January 30, 2011, will now play an additional three weeks through Sunday, February 20, 2011.

Mary Testa and Michael Starobin Perform Clasically Speaking At Laurie Beechman 9/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 2, 2010


Two-time Tony Award nominee Mary Testa will perform her latest one-woman show, 'Classically Speaking,' at the Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd St.) with two-time Tony winner Michael Starobin on piano, two nights only.

HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival Celebrates Its 18th Year, Runs 6/21-8/23
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2010


Once again, Bryant Park will be a destination for film buffs on summer nights in New York City, with an all-star legendary film line up for the 18th year of the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival Presented by Time Warner Cable in association with the Bryant Park Corporation.

SPIDER-MAN Announces Complete Cast!
by Robert Diamond - Aug 16, 2010


Lead producer Michael Cohl today announced the complete cast for SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark, which begins rehearsals this morning. Directed by Julie Taymor and featuring a book by Julie Taymor and Glen Berger, and new music and lyrics by Bono and The Edge, SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark will begin previews at Broadway's Foxwoods Theatre (213 West 42nd Street) on November 14, with opening night set for December 21.

Signature's ANGELS IN AMERICA Extends Thru Jan. 30, 2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 3, 2010


Due to overwhelming demand, Signature Theatre Company (Founding Artistic Director James Houghton; Executive Director Erika Mallin) is pleased to announce a six-week extension for the first New York revival of Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, directed by Michael Greif.

Other Productions of 42nd Street

1980   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1983   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1984   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
1984   West End London Production
West End
1991   West End Return Engagement [West End]
West End
2001   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2002   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2006   Pittsburgh, PA (Regional) Pittsburgh CLO Revival
Pittsburgh, PA (Regional)
2015   US Tour Non-Equity National Tour
US Tour
2017   West End West End Revival
West End
2020   Chicago Lyric Opera of Chicago Production
Chicago

42nd Street - 1980 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1991 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Lee Roy Reams
1981 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Gower Champion
1981 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Theoni V. Aldredge
1981 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Lee Roy Reams
1981 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical 0
1981 Theatre World Awards Performance Wanda Richert
1981 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Michael Stewart
1981 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Mark Bramble
1981 Tony Awards Best Choreography Gower Champion
1981 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Theoni V. Aldredge
1981 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Gower Champion
1981 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Tharon Musser
1981 Tony Awards Best Musical David Merrick
1981 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Wanda Richert

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