George M! 1968 - Articles Page 37.8

Opened: April 10, 1968

George M! - 1968 - Broadway History , Info & More

Palace Theatre (Broadway)
1564 Broadway New York, NY

GEORGE M! tells the life story of George M. Cohan, a giant of the American Musical Theater who gave us such songs asYankee Doodle Dandy, Over There, You're A Grand Old Flag, and Give My Regards to Broadway. The show follows him over a 60-year period period from the late 1880s until 1937. The story begins with his childhood in Rhode Island on the vaudeville circuit with his parents and sister as "The Four Cohans," continuing to New York, where he starts his 25-year absolute reign of the Broadway stage.

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'The Bowery Boys' makes its World Premiere Dec. 10th
by Steve Leary - Nov 14, 2008


THE BOWERY BOYS, a new musical, will make its highly anticipated world premiere at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive; previewing December 10th, opening December 17th, and running through February 15th. Inspired by the works of Horatio Alger Jr. and George M. Cohan, THE BOWERY BOYS? book and lyrics are by David H. Bell, with music by Jeremy Cohen.

'George M!' to play at Theatre By The Sea
by Randy Rice - Jun 9, 2008


Directed by Amiee Turner, the patriotic musical is a tribute to Rhode Island's own George M. Cohan

Photo Flash: By George Productions Presents 'I'd Rather Be Right'
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2008


By George Productions presents the Los Angeles Premiere of the 1937 Broadway musical comedy hit, 'I'd Rather Be Right', opening at the Hudson Mainstage Theatre

LAByrinth Announces George Liberato to Join Board
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2008


LAByrinth Theater Company proudly announces the addition of Galveston native George Liberato to the Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Nadler's 'Russian on the Side' to Play Royal George
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2008


Before heading to Broadway, Mark Nadler will bring his one-man comedy-in-music adventure, Russian on the Side, to the Royal George Theatre Mainstage, 1641 North Halsted Street in Chicago, for a limited eight-week engagement, April 30 - June 15, 2008. (Previews begin April 22). The official press opening is scheduled for Wednesday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Geffen's George Gershwin Alone Opens in L.A., 6/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2007


The Geffen Playhouse will conclude its 2006/2007 season with George Gershwin Alone, written and performed by actor, playwright and Steinway Concert Artist Hershey Felder

Toby's Columbia: "George M!" Dazzles
by James Howard - Mar 5, 2007


WHO: Toby's Dinner Theatre of Columbia WHAT: George M! WHEN: Through June 10, 2007 HOW MUCH: Go to www.tobysdinnertheatre.com for details and reservations.

George M. Cohan Tonight! Taps Up a Storm
by Nancy Grossman - Nov 1, 2006


Jon Peterson is George M. Cohan in New England premiere at Foothills Theatre

Irish Rep's George M. Tonight! to Receive Cast Recording
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2006


The Irish Repertory Theatre's new critically acclaimed production of George M. Tonight!, featuring Jon Peterson, will be preserved on a cast recording from Ghostlight Records to be released on June 13th

Irish Rep Presents George M. Cohan Tonight! Beginning March 9th
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2006


The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd St.) will present GEORGE M. COHAN TONIGHT! a musical following the extraordinary life and career of the legendary showman on March 9th at 7 PM; previews begin March 3rd; the production closes on April 23rd.

'George S. Irving - Still Carrying On' celebrates 60 years in Musical Theatre
by Michael Dale - Jun 16, 2004


From a chorus boy in the original cast of 'Oklahoma!' to a one-man show off-Broadway and a Tony Award in between, George S. Irving has been one of Broadway's most endearing and enduring character men

Other Productions of George M!

1968   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1969   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1970   US Tour Bus and Truck Tour
US Tour

George M! - 1968 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1969 Tony Awards Best Choreography Joe Layton
1969 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Joel Grey
1968 Theatre World Awards Performance Bernadette Peters

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