42nd Street 1980 - Articles Page 16

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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Castillo Theatre Announces New Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2010


The Castillo Theatre will announce the appointment of Dan Friedman, Ph.D. as its artistic director on Sunday, April 4 at 3:30 p.m. at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street (between 10th and 11th Avenues). He was preceded in this position by Fred Newman, who retired in 2005.

Signature Adds THE ILLUSION To Their 2010-11 Season Celebrating Tony Kushner
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 2, 2010


Signature Theatre Company (Founding Artistic Director James Houghton; Executive Director Erika Mallin) is pleased to announce the final production for their 20th Anniversary 2010-2011 Season, celebrating the work of Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winner Tony Kushner.

Castillo Theatre To Announce New Artistic Director April 4th
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 2, 2010


The Castillo Theatre will announce the appointment of Dan Friedman, Ph.D. as its artistic director on Sunday, April 4 at 3:30 p.m. at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street (between 10th and 11th Avenues). He was preceded in this position by Fred Newman, who retired in 2005.

Signature Theatre to Conclude '10-'11 Season with Kushner's THE ILLUSION
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 1, 2010


Signature Theatre Company has announced the final production for their 20th Anniversary 2010-2011 Season, celebrating the work of Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winner Tony Kushner. Joining the previously announced first New York Revival of Parts 1 and 2 of ANGELS IN AMERICA: A GAY FANTASIA ON NATIONAL THEMES and the New York premiere of THE INTELLIGENT HOMOSEXUAL'S GUIDE TO CAPITALISM AND SOCIALISM WITH A KEY TO THE SCRIPTURES will be THE ILLUSION, Kushner's freely adapted version of Pierre Corneille's L'Illusion Comique, directed by Tony Award-winner Michael Mayer. The production will be presented in Spring, 2011 at the Peter Norton Space, (555 West 42nd Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues). Dates and casting will be announced at a later date.

Castillo Theatre Announces New Artistic Director
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 31, 2010


The Castillo Theatre will announce the appointment of Dan Friedman, Ph.D. as its artistic director on Sunday, April 4 at 3:30 p.m. at the Castillo Theatre, 543 West 42nd Street (between 10th and 11th Avenues). He was preceded in this position by Fred Newman, who retired in 2005.

International City Theatre Presents HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES, 4/30-5/23
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2010


Three couples, two dinner parties, one adulterous affair. International City Theatre presents How the Other Half Loves, the delicious comedy by Alan Ayckbourn that ingeniously juggles time and space to create a whirlwind of chaos, confusion and laughter. Todd Nielsen directs a four-week run April 30 through May 23, with low-priced previews beginning April 27.

Playwrights Horizons Adds Four Productions To 2010-2011 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 29, 2010


Playwrights Horizons, under the leadership of Artistic Director Tim Sanford and Managing Director Leslie Marcus, is proud to announce four additional productions for its 2010/2011 40th Anniversary Season. The three World Premieres and one New York premiere join the previously-announced New York premiere of Edward Albee's ME, MYSELF & I.

Alhambra Dinner Theater Presents 42ND STREET, 3/10-4/25
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2010


Now through April 25, Alhambra Dinner Theater will be presenting the hit musical 42nd Street at its Beach Boulevard theater. Tickets are $45 for the performance and dinner, and they can be purchased at http://www.alhambrajax.com.

Schiff & Wright to Star in Broadway Revival of TALLEY'S FOLLY
by Robert Diamond - Mar 23, 2010


Producers Phil Monat, T. Richard Fitzgerald and Randall L. Wreghitt announced today that TALLEY'S FOLLY, the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Lanford Wilson (Burn This, Fifth of July, Balm in Gilead) will have its first-ever Broadway revival as part of the 2010-2011 Season. The production will begin previews in spring 2011, with exact dates and a theater to be announced.

Karen Finley Announces 2nd Extension for THE JACKIE LOOK; Now Running Thru April 24
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2010


After being forced to postpone the world premier of her lastest piece, THE JACKIE LOOK at the Country Club due to the venue's closing this fall, performance artist Karen Finley will now debut the piece at the Laurie Beechman on Saturday, January 23 at 7:30pm. The multimedia show will run consecutive Saturdays at 7:30pm from January 23 - February 27.

42ND STREET Plays Ft. Lauderdale Children's Theatre, 2/26-3/6
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2010


Beginning February 26th, Fort Lauderdale Children's Theatre will be presenting 42nd Street at the Fort Lauderdale Main Library Theatre on Andrews Ave. Performances last through March 6th, and take place Fridays at 7:30PM and Saturdays at 2PM and 7:30PM. For tickets, call the box office at 954-763-6701 or visit http://www.flct.org/index.html.

42ND STREET Plays Ft. Lauderdale Children's Theatre, 2/26-3/6
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 26, 2010


Beginning February 26th, Fort Lauderdale Children's Theatre will be presenting 42nd Street at the Fort Lauderdale Main Library Theatre on Andrews Ave. Performances last through March 6th, and take place Fridays at 7:30PM and Saturdays at 2PM and 7:30PM. For tickets, call the box office at 954-763-6701 or visit http://www.flct.org/index.html.

Karen Finley Extends THE JACKIE LOOK Through 3/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 17, 2010


KAREN FINLEY, the First Lady of Performance Art, has announced the extension of her acclaimed new work THE JACKIE LOOK. Originally scheduled to close March 6, this controversial multimedia work will now run through March 27, 2010 at The Laurie Beechman Theater.

AmEx Presale Tickets Now Available for LIPS TOGETHER, TEETH APART
by Jeff Dennhardt - Feb 15, 2010


Tickets are currently available for all American Express customers for Roundabout's upcoming production of LIPS TOGETHER, TEETH APART. The presale began February 15th for all cardholders and will last through February 20th.

STAGE TUBE: Megan Mullally Talks Gensis of 'That's What She Said' on FunnyorDie.com
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 5, 2010


In a new sketch parody out on FunnyorDie.com, stage and small screen star Megan Mullally discusses the genesis of the phrase 'that's what she said,' in addition to her sex life, with Tom Lennon.

Full Cast Announced for LIPS TOGETHER, TEETH APART
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 4, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce Terrence McNally's comedy Lips Together, Teeth Apart will star Megan Mullally (Chloe Haddock), Patton Oswalt (Sam Truman), Lili Taylor (Sally Truman) and David Wilson Barnes (John Haddock).

Lili Taylor Joins LIPS TOGETHER, TEETH APART
by Robert Diamond - Jan 5, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce Terrence McNally's comedy Lips Together, Teeth Apart will star Megan Mullally (Chloe Haddock), Patton Oswalt (Sam Truman) and Lili Taylor (Sally Truman).

Mullally & Oswalt to Star in McNally's Lips Together, Teeth Apart; Opens April 2010
by Robert Diamond - Dec 22, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce Terrence McNally's comedy Lips Together, Teeth Apart will star Megan Mullally (Chloe Haddock), Patton Oswalt (Sam Truman) and an additional cast member to be announced shortly.

ORPHEUS X Makes Its NY Premiere 12/2 At The Duke On 42nd Street
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 2, 2009


The New York premiere of Orpheus X, with original music and text by 2007 Pulitzer Finalist Rinde Eckert, video by Denise Marika and directed by Robert Woodruff, draws from several literary and poetic sources, including the Sixth Century Greek poet Ibyous and the Roman poets Virgil and Ovid. Messrs.

Westchester Broadway Theatre Announces Upcoming Shows Including 42ND STREET & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 2, 2009


42ND STREET 'Shuffle off to Buffalo' with this lavish, singing and dancing extravaganza! 42nd Street is the winner of multiple Tony awards and a two time winner for Best Musical of 1980 and 2001. 'The Lullabye of Broadway , ' 'You're Getting to be a Habit With Me ,' ' Young and Healthy , ' and ' Shuffle off to Buffalo ,' are just a few of the fabulous songs in this famous score!

Photo Flash: WBT Presents 42ND STREET
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 28, 2009


WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE IS PROUD TO PRESENT 42ND STREET Book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble, Lyrics by Al Dubin and Music by Harry Warren 9/24/09 - 11/29/09 and resuming: 1/7/10 - 2/6/10

GENESIUS Runs 8/26-9/13 At TADA! Youth Theater
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2009


L J Fecho, Entourage Entertainment, in association with Genesius Theatre and Sweet Street Desserts, presents GENESIUS, a new musical beginning August 26, 2009 at TADA! Youth Theater, 15 W. 28th Street, NYC (between Broadway and Fifth Avenue).

GENESIUS Runs 8/26-9/13 At TADA! Youth Theater
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2009


L J Fecho, Entourage Entertainment, in association with Genesius Theatre and Sweet Street Desserts, presents GENESIUS, a new musical beginning August 26, 2009 at TADA! Youth Theater, 15 W. 28th Street, NYC (between Broadway and Fifth Avenue).

GENESIUS Runs 8/26-9/13 At TADA! Youth Theater
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2009


L J Fecho, Entourage Entertainment, in association with Genesius Theatre and Sweet Street Desserts, presents GENESIUS, a new musical beginning August 26, 2009 at TADA! Youth Theater, 15 W. 28th Street, NYC (between Broadway and Fifth Avenue).

Westchester Broadway Theater Presents 42ND STREET With Galantich, Stanley and More, Opens 9/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 8, 2009


42ND STREET, 'The Song and Dance Fable of Broadway,' is based on the novel by Bradford Ropes and the subsequent 1933 film adaptation.

42nd Street FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of 42nd Street have there been?
42nd Street has had 13 productions including Broadway which opened in 1980, Broadway which opened in 1980, US Tour which opened in 1983, US Tour which opened in 1984, West End which opened in 1984, West End which opened in 1991, Broadway which opened in 2001, Broadway which opened in 2001, US Tour which opened in 2002, Pittsburgh, PA (Regional) which opened in 2006, US Tour which opened in 2015, West End which opened in 2017 and Chicago which opened in 2020.
What Tony Awards has 42nd Street been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for Michael Stewart, Best Book of a Musical for Mark Bramble, Best Choreography for Gower Champion, Best Costume Design for Theoni V. AldredgeBest Direction of a Musical for Gower Champion and Best Lighting Design for Tharon Musser .
What Tony Awards has 42nd Street won?
42nd Street has won several Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble, Best Choreography for Gower Champion, Best Costume Design for Theoni V. Aldredge, Best Direction of a Musical for Gower Champion, and Best Lighting Design for Tharon Musser.
What awards has 42nd Street been nominated for?
42nd Street has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for Gower Champion, Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Theoni V. Aldredge, Outstanding Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Wanda Richert.
What awards has 42nd Street won?
42nd Street has won several awards, including Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for Gower Champion, Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Theoni V. Aldredge, and Outstanding Musical Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Wanda Richert.

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