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Opened: January 18, 1968

The Happy Time - 1968 - Broadway History , Info & More

Broadway Theatre (Broadway)
1681 Broadway New York, NY

Based on the play by Samuel Taylor


Based on the book by Robert Fontaine

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Les Miserables Comes To Pittsburgh 7/7-7/19 At The Benedum Center
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2009


Experience a timeless story of revolution and love when Pittsburgh CLO presents the smash-hit musical Les Misérables for the first time, July 7 through July 19 at the Benedum Center in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. Currently the longest-running musical in history, Les Misérables has been seen by more than 54 million people around the world.

Photo Flash: LES MISERABLES Comes To Pittsburgh 7/7-7/19 At The Benedum Center
by Reynard Loki - Jun 29, 2009


Experience a timeless story of revolution and love when Pittsburgh CLO presents the smash-hit musical Les Misérables for the first time, July 7 through July 19 at the Benedum Center in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. Currently the longest-running musical in history, Les Misérables has been seen by more than 54 million people around the world.

Les Miserables Comes To Pittsburgh 7/7-7/19 At The Benedum Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 23, 2009


Experience a timeless story of revolution and love when Pittsburgh CLO presents the smash-hit musical Les Misérables for the first time, July 7 through July 19 at the Benedum Center in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. Currently the longest-running musical in history, Les Misérables has been seen by more than 54 million people around the world.

42ND STREET Taps Into TUTS As 42nd Free Summer Musical 7/9-7/14
by Ali Leskowitz - Jun 10, 2009


The tap-happy Tony® Award winning spectacle of 42nd Street marks Theatre Under The Stars' (TUTS) 42nd summer of free performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre. 42nd Street brings the grand-scale dance numbers of 1930s Broadway to Miller Outdoor Theatre (100 Concert Drive) every evening July 9 - 14, 2009 at 8:15 p.m.

TUTS Presents HAPPY DAYS - A NEW MUSICAL 5/12 - 5/24
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2009


Goodbye gray skies, hello blue! The national tour of Happy Days - A New Musical will play at the Hobby Center for Performing Arts with Theatre Under The Stars May 12-24, 2009 for just two weeks.

NO, NO NANETTE Brings The Roaring Twenties To Hudson Guild Theater 5/8-17
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 1, 2009


It's Spring and just in time for a light-hearted, knee slappin', toe tappin' romp back to the Roaring Twenties. With two of the most famous show tunes ever written - Tea for Two and I Want to Be Happy (who doesn't!) - You'll be singin' and dancin' from your seats! MAY 8 - MAY 17 - EIGHT PERFORMANCES ONLY!

Houston RENT Offers $20 Front Row Lotto Seats Day Of Show 4/29-5/3
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2009


32 seats in the front two rows of the orchestra will be made available for purchase by lottery for $20.00 at every performance of Rent, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony® Award-winning musical, with Theatre Under The Stars at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Opportunity to purchase the $20 tickets will be assigned by lottery and announced 90 minutes prior to curtain

THE HISTORY BOYS Makes Chicago Premiere At TimeLine 4/25
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2009


TimeLine Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere of the Tony and Olivier award-winning play The History Boys by Alan Bennett. Directed by TimeLine Company member Nick Bowling, The History Boys will open April 25 and run through June 21 (previews April 22 - 24), 2009, at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave. in Chicago. Press opening performances are Saturday, April 25 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 26 at 2 p.m. For tickets, visit timelinetheatre.com or call 773.281.TIME (8463).

TUTS Presents HAPPY DAYS - A NEW MUSICAL 5/12 - 5/24
by Reynard Loki - Apr 14, 2009


Goodbye gray skies, hello blue! The national tour of Happy Days - A New Musical will play at the Hobby Center for Performing Arts with Theatre Under The Stars May 12-24, 2009 for just two weeks.

Houston RENT Offers $20 Front Row Lotto Seats Day Of Show 4/29-5/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 14, 2009


32 seats in the front two rows of the orchestra will be made available for purchase by lottery for $20.00 at every performance of Rent, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony® Award-winning musical, with Theatre Under The Stars at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Opportunity to purchase the $20 tickets will be assigned by lottery and announced 90 minutes prior to curtain

THE HISTORY BOYS Makes Chicago Premiere At TimeLine 4/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 2, 2009


TimeLine Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere of the Tony and Olivier award-winning play The History Boys by Alan Bennett. Directed by TimeLine Company member Nick Bowling, The History Boys will open April 25 and run through June 21 (previews April 22 - 24), 2009, at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave. in Chicago. Press opening performances are Saturday, April 25 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 26 at 2 p.m. For tickets, visit timelinetheatre.com or call 773.281.TIME (8463).

TUTS Announces Cast for Irving Berlin's White Christmas
by Robert Diamond - Nov 13, 2008


Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is proud to produce the classic holiday story and brand NEW holiday musical, WHITE CHRISTMAS, December 4-21, 2008 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Houston. The all-time number one pop song and most-recorded tune in history inspired first a beloved classic film, and now a brand-new, splashy family musical as rare as Texas snow.

'The Producers:' Old-School Hilarity Recreated Live!
by Paul W. Thompson - Sep 22, 2008


There is a big, steaming bowl of borscht on display in northwest Indiana, where Theatre at the Center's production of the 2000-2001 hit stage musical 'The Producers' is playing now through October 19th.

Donna McKechnie: One Singular Sensation
by Jan Nargi - Aug 6, 2008


The Tony Award-winning actress who will forever be remembered for her breathtaking performance as the original Cassie in 'A Chorus Line' shares her views on her life, her continuing career, and her triumph over a debilitating illness that ironically gave her a second chance at happiness

Signature Concludes Kander & Ebb Celebration
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2008


Signature Theatre, under the artistic direction of Eric Schaeffer, yesterday completed the Kander & Ebb Celebration, a ground-breaking four-month festival devoted to the works of John Kander and Fred Ebb, the longest lasting song-writing partnership in the history of the American musical theater.

Photo Coverage: Signature's 'The Visit' After Performance EXCLUSIVE
by Walter McBride - Jun 9, 2008


On Saturday June 7th, the Signature Theatre presented the East Coast Premiere of the THE VISIT. The after party directly followed

Photo Coverage: Signature's 'The Visit' Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - Jun 9, 2008


Over the weekend there was opening night of the East Coast premiere of THE VISIT.

'The Visit' Opens Tonight, 5/13 At The Signature
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2008


Performances begin tonight for the East Coast premiere of THE VISIT at Signature Theatre (Eric Schaeffer, Artistic Director). THE VISIT is the final mainstage show in the theatre's Kander & Ebb Celebration, a four-month festival devoted to the works of John Kander & Fred Ebb, the longest song-writing partnership in the history of the American musical theater.

Michael Unger: Recreating The Happy Time
by Jena Tesse Fox - May 7, 2008


Director Michael Unger talks about the challenges of recreating an early Kander & Ebb musical for the Signature Theatre's Kander & Ebb Celebration

Rivera, Hearn and Jacoby Star in Signature's 'The Visit'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2008


The Visit, which will star two-time Tony Award® winners Chita Rivera and George Hearn with Mark Jacoby, features music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb and book by Terrence McNally, based on the play by Friedrich Dürrenmatt, adapted by Maurice Valency. The production will be choreographed by Ann Reinking and directed by Frank Galati. The Visit will play from May 13 through June 22 in The MAX Theatre.

ACT Presents 'Curse of the Starving Class'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2008


American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) artistic director Carey Perloff today announced the final casting and design team for A.C.T.'s 30th anniversary production of Sam Shepard's classic interrogation of the American dream, Curse of the Starving Class

The Eric Schaeffer Miracle at the Signature Theatre
by Charles Shubow - Apr 4, 2008


Charm City Call Board: March 25 - 31
by James Howard - Mar 25, 2008


All latest Theatre Nesw in the Baltimore/DC Area! BEST BETS this week include: A Little Night Music and Gem of the Ocean!

Signature Theater Celebrates Kander and Ebb: Eric Schaeffer
by Jena Tesse Fox - Mar 25, 2008


The Artistic Director of Washington's Signature Theatre talks about John Kander, Fred Ebb, and honoring forty years of Broadway history in less than four months.

Kander & Ebb's 'Happy Time' Opens 4/1 at Signature
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2008


The Signature Theatre continues its national Kander and Ebb Celebration with a new production of the Broadway greats' forgotten musical The Happy Time, performed in Signature's 110-seat ARK Theatre. The Happy Time is part of a four-month celebration of the works of John Kander and Fred Ebb, the longest song-writing partnership in the history of the American musical theater. The Happy Time plays Tuesday, April 1 through Sunday, June 1, in repertory with Kiss of the Spider Woman in The MAX Theatre (through April 20), then The Visit (May 13 - June 22).

Other Productions of The Happy Time

1968   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2008   Arlington, VA (Regional) Kander & Ebb Celebration Production
Arlington, VA (Regional)

The Happy Time - 1968 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1968 The Hewes Awards Scenic Design Peter Wexler
1968 Theatre World Awards Performance Julie Gregg
1968 Theatre World Awards Performance Michael Rupert
1968 Tony Awards Best Choreography Gower Champion
1968 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Freddy Wittop
1968 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Gower Champion
1968 Tony Awards Best Musical 0
1968 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre John Kander
1968 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Robert Goulet
1968 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical David Wayne
1968 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Mike Rupert
1968 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Julie Gregg
1968 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Peter Wexler

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