High Button Shoes 1947 - Articles Page 1.8

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Opened: October 9, 1947

High Button Shoes - 1947 - Broadway History , Info & More

Forrest Theatre
1114 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA

Based on The Sisters Liked Them Handsome by Stephen Longstreet

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West Side Story Announces Dates For Broadway Engagement
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 8, 2008


It was announced today that the upcoming previously announced revival of West Side Story will begin previews on February 23, 2009 with an official opening slated for March 19, 2009.

von Essen Stars In Pittsburgh CLO's 'West Side Story'
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2008


Experience the passion, romance and excitement of the most electrifying music ever written for Broadway, when Pittsburgh CLO proudly presents West Side Story August 5 through August 17 at the Benedum Center. This classic musical is filled with jet-propelled dancing, melodious songs and the poignancy of youthful heartbreak.

West Side Story Returns To Broadway Starting In March 09 After DC Tryout!
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2008


WEST SIDE STORY, the landmark American musical, will return to Broadway in a new production directed by two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents.

Photo Coverage: The Broadway Musicals of 1947
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 4, 2008


'The Broadway Musicals of 1947,' kicked-off the eighth season of The Town Hall's critically acclaimed Broadway by the Year series on March 3 at Town Hall. The star-studded cast included Howard McGillin, Marc Kudisch, Eddie Korbich, Noah Racey, Donna Lynne Champlin, Meredith Patterson, Kerry O'Malley, Kendrick Jones, Alexander Gemignani, Christiane Noll and Jeffry Denman.

McGillin & Kudisch Headline 'Broadway Musicals of 1947' March 3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2008


Howard McGillin will star in 'The Broadway Musicals of 1947,' which kicks off the 8th season of The Town Hall's critically acclaimed Broadway by the Year series. Joined by a powerhouse cast that includes two-time Tony nominee Marc Kudisch on Monday, March 3 at 8PM, for a full evening of song and dance from Brigadoon, Finian's Rainbow, High Button Shoes, Street Scene, Allegro and more from The Great White Way of 1947

Broadway By The Year 1947 to Star McGillin, Kudisch & Racey on March 3
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2008


Howard McGillin, Broadway's longest-running Phantom, will star in 'The Broadway Musicals of 1947,' which kicks off the eighth season of The Town Hall's critically acclaimed Broadway by the Year series. He will be joined by a powerhouse cast that includes two-time Tony nominee Marc Kudisch, and more of Broadway's great singer/dancers than in any other previous Broadway by the Year concert. Audiences will take a musical journey 'back in time' on Monday, March 3 at 8PM, for a full evening of song and dance from Brigadoon, Finian's Rainbow, High Button Shoes, Street Scene, Allegro and more from The Great White Way of 1947.

'Broadway by the Year' Returns to Town Hall March 3
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2008


The Town Hall's critically acclaimed 'Broadway by the Year' series kicks off its eighth smash year with 'The Musicals of 1947' on Monday, March 3rd at 8:00PM. Audiences will take a musical journey 'back in time' for a full evening of songs from Brigadoon, Finian's Rainbow, High Button Shoes, Street Scene, Allegro and more from The Great White Way of 1947.

Broadway By The Year Returns in Town Hall 2008 Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 2007


The Town Hall, Times Square's landmark concert venue, is pleased to announce its own 2008 season lineup.

Goodspeed's 2007 Season Brings 'Rain,' 'Shoes' and 1776
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2006


Goodspeed Musicals has announced its 44th season of shows, all of which will be presented at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, CT.

Other Productions of High Button Shoes

1947   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1948   West End London Production
West End
2007   East Haddam, CT (Regional) Goodspeed Revival
East Haddam, CT (Regional)
2019   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway

High Button Shoes - 1947 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1948 Theatre World Awards Performance Mark Dawson
1948 Tony Awards Best Choreography Jerome Robbins

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