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Opened: October 20, 1964

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Majestic Theatre (Broadway)
245 West 44th St. New York, NY

based on the play by Clifford Odets

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See the Lineup for the 35th Annual Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 13, 2020


The 35th annual Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival – the third longest running festival of its kind in North America – will present 11 award-winning and critically acclaimed films from around the world including Israel, Hungary, Mexico, Argentina, Germany and the United States.

35th Annual Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival Begins March 20
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2020


The 35th Annual Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival a?" the third longest running festival of its kind in North America a?" will present 11 award-winning and critically acclaimed films from around the world including Israel, Hungary, Mexico, Argentina, Germany and the United States.

Frank Sinatra's 1945 Golden Globe Award for Film Promoting Jewish Tolerance to be Auctioned
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 9, 2019


A 1945 Golden Globe awarded to Frank Sinatra for the short film a?oeThe House I Live Ina?? will be auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Auctions on December 12, 2019.

Brisbane CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Finds Its Charlie Buckets!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2019


Charlie Bucket has been found and he has a Golden Ticket! Producers John Frost, Craig Donnell, Warner Bros Theatre Ventures, Langley Park Productions and Neal Street.

BWW Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Det Norske Teatret - Highly Imaginative Musical With Strong, Solid Performances.
by Christian Ranke - Nov 11, 2019


Charlie and the Chocolate factory” is big, extravagant and highly entertaining. The two leads, Peter Andreas Hjellnes (Charlie) and Fridtjof Sensæth Josefsen (Willy Wonka), carry the show splendidly on their shoulders. As a musical it has flaws, but the production 'almost' manages to conceal this through solid stage design, beautiful comstumes, solid direction and fun choreography.

VR Theatrical Brings FOREVER PLAID To Pieter Toerien's Theatre On The Bay
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2019


VR Theatrical announces their latest musical offering, FOREVER PLAID with Book by Stuart Ross and featuring all the best music from the 1950s, including Catch A Falling Star, Day-O, Perfidia, Heart And Soul, Scotland The Brave, Love Is A Many Splendored Thing and many more!

VR Theatrical Brings FOREVER PLAID To Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2019


VR Theatrical announces their latest musical offering, FOREVER PLAID with Book by Stuart Ross and featuring all the best music from the 1950s, including Catch A Falling Star, Day-O, Perfidia, Heart And Soul, Scotland The Brave, Love Is A Many Splendored Thing and many more!

WaterTower Theatre Announces Limited-Engagement Run of GOLDEN BOY
by Julie Musbach - Aug 27, 2019


WaterTower Theatre will round out its 2019-2020 season with a special limited-engagement, concert-style production of the inspiring 1960s musical Golden Boy. Adapted from the 1930s drama by Clifford Odets, and featuring a book by Odets and William Gibson, Golden Boy tells the story of Joe Wellington, a young black man trying to rise from the Harlem ghetto as a prizefighter. Wellington, originated on Broadway in 1964 by the iconic Sammy Davis, Jr., is enticed by the boxing world's promise of fame and fortune, but he makes one critical mistake: falling for his manager's white girlfriend, Lorna.

WaterTower Theatre Announces Limited-Engagement Run Of GOLDEN BOY In Concert
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2019


WaterTower Theatre announced on Friday, August 23 that it will round out its 2019-2020 season with a special limited-engagement, concert-style production of the inspiring 1960s musical Golden Boy. Adapted from the 1930s drama by Clifford Odets, and featuring a book by Odets and William Gibson, Golden Boy tells the story of Joe Wellington, a young black man trying to rise from the Harlem ghetto as a prizefighter. Wellington, originated on Broadway in 1964 by the iconic Sammy Davis, Jr., is enticed by the boxing world's promise of fame and fortune, but he makes one critical mistake: falling for his manager's white girlfriend, Lorna.

Melbourne Boys Announced As 'Charlie Bucket' In CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2019


Charlie Bucket has been found and he has a Golden Ticket! Producers John Frost, Craig Donnell, Warner Bros Theatre Ventures, Langley Park Productions and Neal Street Productions today announced the five boys who will play the role of Charlie in the Melbourne season of the Helpmann Award nominated spectacular new musical Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Roald Dahl's delicious tale will begin at Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre on 9 August following an outstanding six-month season at Sydney's Capitol Theatre.

Julie Andrews to Voice Character in New Netflix Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 19, 2019


Julie Andrews will lend her voice to the character of "Lady Whistledown" in Netflix and Shondaland's upcoming 'The Untitled Bridgerton Series.'

Lee Daniels to Develop Sammy Davis Jr. Miniseries
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 5, 2019


Lee Daniels Entertainment has teamed up with Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman's Playtone to develop miniseries about the life of Sammy Davis Jr., according to Deadline.

Final Tickets Go On Sale For CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by Marianka Swain - May 27, 2019


The Sydney season of the spectacular new musical Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is coming to an end, with the season extended due to huge demand until 21 July. Tickets for the final two weeks will go on sale on Friday 31 May. Following the Sydney season, the production will play at Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne from 9 August, and at the Lyric Theatre, Brisbane from March 2020.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Will Come to Brisbane In March 2020
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2019


The spectacular new musical Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is coming to Brisbane in March next year, playing at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC, following a hugely successful season in Sydney and the much-anticipated season at Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne from August. Tickets for the Brisbane season will go on sale in July but waitlist now to be the first in line to purchase tickets at CharlieTheMusical.com.au

Geva Theatre Center Presents The World Premiere Of REVIVAL
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2019


Geva Theatre Center's 46th Season concludes with the world premiere of Revival: The Resurrection of Son House, written and directed by Keith Glover, with music by Son House, Billy Thompson and Keith Glover, musical direction by Billy Thompson and choreography by Norwood Pennewell, in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from May 1 through June 2, 2019.

Check Out Everything Coming And Going From Hulu In April
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 14, 2019


Check Out Everything Coming And Going From Hulu In April

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY To Open In Melbourne This August
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2019


The spectacular new musical Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is coming to Melbourne in August this year, playing at Her Majesty's Theatre, following a hugely successful season in Sydney. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday 15 March at 1pm.

BWW Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Orpheum Theatre
by Brett Burger - Mar 10, 2019


It was a week full of candy and sweets for me personally. First my work life was full of a sugar high with the grand opening of Candytopia at Mall of America - shameless plug but it's incredible so you should go check it out - and then it was the opening night of a new musical. The adaptation of Roald Dahl's story Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has arrived in Minneapolis and will be here for nearly two weeks.

Celebration Presents Reading Of New Musical ORRY
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2019


CELEBRATION presents, as part of its Celebrating New Works reading series, Orry by Nick Hardcastle and Wayne Harrison, directed by Wayne Harrison and performing one night only on Tuesday, March 19 at 7:30pm at The West Hollywood City Chambers, 625 N. San Vicente Blvd in West Hollywood.   

92Y Celebrates the Legendary Sammy Davis, Jr. Featuring Harriett D. Foy, Betsy Wolfe, and More
by Julie Musbach - Jan 25, 2019


Known as "Mr. Entertainment," Sammy Davis, Jr., had the kind of career that was indisputably legendary, vast in scope and scale: song-and-dance man, Rat Pack member alongside Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, Tony-nominated actor…. And yet, his life was complex, complicated and contradictory, as he strove to achieve the American Dream in a time of racial prejudice and shifting political territory.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Opens Its Doors In Sydney Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2019


The spectacular new musical Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory begins on stage tomorrow,  5 January, at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney, ahead of the official Opening Night on Friday 11 January. With January shows nearly sold out including extra school holiday matinee performances added due to huge demand, best availability for tickets is February and March performances.

New Cast & Creatives Announced For 92Y's Lyrics & Lyricists
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2018


92Y announces more cast names and new creative team members for Lyrics & Lyricists 2019. Under the helm of L&L producer Ted Chapin, the series brings artists from theater and beyond to present original revues featuring award-winning Broadway and cabaret performers illuminating the American Songbook.

Santino Fontana Joins the Cast of 92Y's 'Lyrics & Lyricists'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 15, 2018


92Y announces more cast names and new creative team members for Lyrics & Lyricists 2019. Under the helm of L&L producer Ted Chapin, the series brings artists from theater and beyond to present original revues featuring award-winning Broadway and cabaret performers illuminating the American Songbook.

Broadway Actress and Mentor Paula Wayne Passes Away Age 84
by Julie Musbach - Nov 13, 2018


According to the Miami Herald, Broadway actress turned teacher and mentor Paula Wayne has passed away at age 84. She died on November 9th following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Hulu Announces the Titles Coming and Going This November
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 17, 2018


Hulu has announced the titles that are coming and going in November. Please note titles and dates are subject to change.

Other Productions of Golden Boy

1964   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1968   West End London Production
West End
1984   Off-Off-Broadway Off-Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Off-Broadway
2002   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2003   London Fringe London Revival
London Fringe

Golden Boy - 1964 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1965 Tony Awards Best Choreography Donald McKayle
1965 Tony Awards Best Musical Golden Boy
1965 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Sammy Davis
1965 Tony Awards Producer (Musical) Hillard Elkins

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