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Opened: November 18, 1961

The Gay Life - 1961 - Broadway History , Info & More

Shubert Theatre (Broadway)
225 West 44th St. New York, NY

Suggested by "Anatol" by Arthur Schnitzler

A playboy has trouble adjusting to marriage.

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Diversionary Theatre Presents Dooley 5/5-5/29
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2011


As part of their 25th Anniversary Year, Diversionary Theatre will stage the World Premiere historic drama Dooley as the last show of its 2010-2011 season.

Yale Rep Presents AUTUMN SONATA 4/12-5/7
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2011


YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents the U.S. premiere of Ingmar Bergman's AUTUMN SONATA, directed by Robert Woodruff, based on a literal translation by Wendy Weckwerth, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street) April 12-May 7, 2011.

Diversionary Theatre Presents Dooley 5/5-5/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 8, 2011


As part of their 25th Anniversary Year, Diversionary Theatre will stage the World Premiere historic drama Dooley as the last show of its 2010-2011 season.

Yale Rep Presents AUTUMN SONATA 4/12-5/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 17, 2011


YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents the U.S. premiere of Ingmar Bergman's AUTUMN SONATA, directed by Robert Woodruff, based on a literal translation by Wendy Weckwerth, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street) April 12-May 7, 2011.

La MaMa & Pace Dept. of Performing Arts Celebrate Tennessee Williams’ 100th Birthday
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2011


Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright Tennessee Williams wrote over 70 one-act plays during his lifetime, but they were seldom produced.

La MaMa & Pace Dept. of Performing Arts Celebrate Tennessee Williams’ 100th Birthday
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2011


Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright Tennessee Williams wrote over 70 one-act plays during his lifetime, but they were seldom produced.

La MaMa & Pace Dept. of Performing Arts Celebrate Tennessee Williams’ 100th Birthday
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 15, 2011


Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright Tennessee Williams wrote over 70 one-act plays during his lifetime, but they were seldom produced.

FELA! Joins With NABJ For TELLING OUR STORIES With Terry McMillan
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2010


The award-winning Broadway musical Fela!, Harlem's Hue Man Bookstore and the Arts and Entertainment Task Force of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) have joined forces to bring a unique promotion to Broadway audiences.

FELA! Joins With NABJ For TELLING OUR STORIES With Terry McMillan
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 1, 2010


The award-winning Broadway musical Fela!, Harlem's Hue Man Bookstore and the Arts and Entertainment Task Force of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) have joined forces to bring a unique promotion to Broadway audiences.

Photo Flash: Rising Phoenix CINO NIGHTS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 6, 2010


Rising Phoenix Repertory presented the FIRST PLAY IN THE CINO NIGHTS SERIES- BEST SEX EVER a new play by Gary Sunshine, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel, featuring Stephen Bel Davies, Cathy Curtin, Jimmy Davis, Mike Doyle, and Jeffrey Nauman played to an overflow crowd for ONE NIGHT ONLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3rd

Hamilton Joins CalArts Faculty
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 13, 2010


Dean Travis Preston is pleased to announce that acclaimed actress Lisa Gay Hamilton is joining the faculty of California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) School of Theater beginning in the fall semester 2010. Recognized as one of the outstanding actors of her generation, Ms. Hamilton has a distinguished career on stage, screen, and television--currently playing the role of Melissa in the comedy-drama television series Men of a Certain Age . She will be teaching in the Acting Program.

National Jazz Museum in Harlem Announces September Schedule
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 26, 2010


Coming off the heels of the greatest archaeological find in jazz in decades, the National Jazz Museum in Harlem invites you to share in the treasures of the Savory Collection, featuring jazz legends of the Swing Era.

Roundabout's THE GLASS MENAGERIE Closes 5/30
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Long Wharf Theatre is pleased to announce the full company for Tennessee Williams' play The Glass Menagerie, directed by Gordon Edelstein with Patch Darragh (Tom Wingfield), two-time Tony® Award winner Judith Ivey (Amanda Wingfield), Keira Keeley (Laura Wingfield), Michael Mosley (Jim O'Connor).

The RRazz Room Announces June 2010 Concerts
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 25, 2010


The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is San Francisco's premier nightclub, offering the finest in world-class Cabaret, Jazz, Comedy and Popular music entertainment. This intimate and acoustically perfect venue has been the home for past performers such as: Ashford & Simpson, Oleta Adams, Larry Carlton, Bobby Caldwell, Spyro Gyra, Hiroshima, Diane Schuur, Ben Vereen, Martha Reeves, Miki Howard, The Zapp Band, ConFunkShun, Pete Escovedo and Freda Payne. Host-escorted seating assigned on a first come, first serve basis.

The Rrazz Room Announces June 2010 Concerts, Features Leachman, Harrris & More
by Charlie Piane - May 7, 2010


The Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko Announces June 2010 Concerts

The Rrazz Room Announces Their 2010 Comedy Schedule
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 26, 2010


The Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko announces its 2010 comedy schedule, which includes some familiar faces -- KAREL (3/29); BUD E. LUV (5/22, 6/29, 8/23, 9/28, 10/26, 12/25); MORT SAHL & DICK GREGORY (6/8-20); LESLIE JORDAN (9/14-19) -- as well as the San Francisco Premier Engagement of CLORIS LEACHMAN (6/1-5).

Ivey, Darragh, Keeley & Mosley Open Roundabout's THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by BWW News Desk - Mar 24, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Long Wharf Theatre is pleased to announce the full company for Tennessee Williams' play The Glass Menagerie, directed by Gordon Edelstein with Patch Darragh (Tom Wingfield), two-time Tony® Award winner Judith Ivey (Amanda Wingfield), Keira Keeley (Laura Wingfield), Michael Mosley (Jim O'Connor).

Judith Ivey, Patch Darragh, Keira Keeley & Michael Mosley Set for Roundabout's THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Long Wharf Theatre is pleased to announce the full company for Tennessee Williams' play The Glass Menagerie, directed by Gordon Edelstein with Patch Darragh (Tom Wingfield), two-time Tony® Award winner Judith Ivey (Amanda Wingfield), Keira Keeley (Laura Wingfield), Michael Mosley (Jim O'Connor).

National Jazz Museum Announces March Events
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2010


In March 2010, the National Jazz Museum in Harlem presents public programming that brings jazz fans closer to artists-emerging to living masters-that embody the art form that defines America to itself and to the world.

The BMI-Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Hosts its Winter Showcase
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2010


The BMI-Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop announces its Winter Smoker, a semi-annual showcase for new songs from Workshop writers.

The BMI-Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Hosts its Winter Showcase
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 9, 2010


The BMI-Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop announces its Winter Smoker, a semi-annual showcase for new songs from Workshop writers.

Judith Ivey, Patch Darragh, Keira Keeley & Michael Mosley Set for Roundabout's THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 12, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Long Wharf Theatre is pleased to announce the full company for Tennessee Williams' play The Glass Menagerie, directed by Gordon Edelstein with Patch Darragh (Tom Wingfield), two-time Tony® Award winner Judith Ivey (Amanda Wingfield), Keira Keeley (Laura Wingfield), Michael Mosley (Jim O'Connor).

Photo Coverage Exclusive: Put On A 'Perez' Face! Hilton Visits Broadway's BYE BYE BIRDIE
by Peter James Zielinski - Oct 18, 2009


BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there as 'Queen of All Media' and frequent theater blogger Perez Hilton stopped by backstage after catching the performance last night!

Full Casting Announced For Roundabout's BYE BYE BIRDIE, Starring Stamos And Gershon, Previews 9/10, Opens 10/15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie, after a 48 year absence, as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

Roundabout's Stamos and Gershon Led BYE BYE BIRDIE Announces Full Casting
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

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The Gay Life - 1961 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1962 Tony Awards Best Conductor and Musical Director Herbert Green
1962 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Lucinda Ballard
1962 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Elizabeth Allen
1962 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Oliver Smith

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