High Society 1998 - Articles Page 3.4

Opened: April 27, 1998
Closing: August 30, 1998

High Society - 1998 - Broadway History , Info & More

St. James Theatre (Broadway)
246 West 44th St. New York, NY

Based on the play The Philadelphia Story by Philip Barry


Based on the movie High Society owned by Turner Entertainment Co.

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Melissa Errico to Perform Nine-Show Valentine's Engagement at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2023


BIRDLAND THEATER will present Melissa Errico for a special Valentine’s week engagement of “A Noir Romance” with nine shows from Friday, February 10 through Tuesday, February 14. Performances are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM, Monday at 8:30 PM, and Tuesday at 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM.

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Announces 2023-24 Season Featuring 51 Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2023


The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center has announced its 2023-24 season, which celebrates the passing of the artistic torch and the theme of Legacy, with the final farewell concerts of two esteemed American string quartets, both with long histories at CMS.

A Guide to Broadway Guest Stars on BLUE BLOODS
by Michael Major - Feb 20, 2023


While the series' recurring cast includes Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg, and more, guest stars have included Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Joanna Gleason, Adrienne Warren, Jinkx Monsoon, Norm Lewis, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. Check out a list of Broadway guest stars on Blue Bloods now!

James Norton, Omari Douglas, Luke Thompson, and Zach Wyatt Will Lead Ivo van Hove's English Language Premiere of A LITTLE LIFE
by Stephi Wild - Nov 23, 2022


Ivo van Hove will stage the English language première of Hanya Yanagihara's critically acclaimed prize-winning novel, A Little Life in the West End. Van Hove directs James Norton (Jude), Luke Thompson (Willem), Omari Douglas (JB), Zach Wyatt (Malcolm), Elliot Cowan (Brother Luke/Doctor Traylor/Caleb), Zubin Varla (Harold), Nathalie Armin (Ana), and Emilio Doorgasingh (Andy).

The Kennedy Center Announces 2022-2023 Social Impact Programs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2022


The Kennedy Center’s Social Impact program announced partnerships and programming for the 2022–2023 season, including Community Partnerships, Culture Caucus, the Conflux, Social Practice Residents, and Millennium Stage.

Amanda Reckonwith Returns To Pangea Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2022


International opera diva and Broadway legend in her own mind, “Amanda Reckonwith” Returns! (after a 25 year retirement/rest cure) to razzle dazzle with high comedy and even higher notes!

Who Has Worn the Most Hats on Broadway? Part 1
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 16, 2022


Today's question is: Who has worn the most hats on Broadway- director, producer, writer, actor, etc.? Here are a few folks that could hold a record for the 'number of hats' they've worn on Broadway shows. Part one includes those who have worn four or five hats on Broadway shows and part two will include those who have held even more positions than that!

Rubell Museum DC Announces Inaugural Exhibition
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2022


The Rubell Museum announced the inaugural exhibition, What's Going On, for its new museum opening in Washington, DC on October 29, 2022. Dedicated exclusively to contemporary art, the Rubell Museum DC will reinvigorate the 1906 building of the former Randall Junior High School, a historically Black public school in Southwest DC that ceased operations in 1978.

Legendary Jazz Maestro Ron Carter To Perform And Receive Award At Counseling In Schools Spring Benefit Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2022


Counseling In Schools, a non-profit organization with 35 years of experience supporting the emotional and social wellbeing of New York City public school communities, will host its first annual 'Measures of Hope' Spring Benefit, celebrating the power of creative arts therapy programs on Thursday May 19, 2022 at the New York Society of Ethical Culture in New York City.

Ballet Ariel Presents AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at The Lone Tree Arts Center in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2022


Experience springtime in Paris, Ballet Ariel style, at the Lone Tree Arts Center and Lakewood Cultural Center with three extraordinary ballets including the premiere of “American in Paris.”

10 populares artistas que comenzaron en Teatro Musical
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Feb 18, 2022


Desde Fred Astaire a Tom Holland, grandes estrellas de la música y del cine dieron sus primeros pasos en Teatro Musical.

Fort Worth Opera Announces Line-Up For A NIGHT OF BLACK EXCELLENCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2021


Fort Worth Opera announced today the starry line-up of internationally renowned artists headlining the company’s second annual celebration of Black History Month, A Night of Black Excellence: Say It Loud - Songs of a Revolution. 

BWW Interview: Artistic Director Ricardo Khan and CROSSROADS THEATRE COMPANY
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 27, 2021


Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Crossroads Theatre Company's Artistic Director, Ricardo Khan about his career and the season ahead.

Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company Announces Additional Programming For Launch Of Educational Digital Platform
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2021


Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company will present Dance With Us, an educational digital platform centered around the premiere of a series of new dance films. The resource launches from June 25-27, 2021 at 7pm ET with the premieres of the films and the reveal of the platform, a website whose URL will go live at this moment.

Ring-a-Ding-Ding Event Celebrates Frank Sinatra This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2021


Frank Sinatra, legendary singer, actor and music icon, will be remembered and celebrated at an upcoming special event produced by Karen Morris of Sand Castle Communications.

'Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe' to be Presented at the High Museum of Art
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2021


This fall, the High Museum of Art will present 'Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe' (Sept. 3, 2021-Jan. 9, 2022), featuring nearly 60 works drawn from the Museum’s folk and self-taught art collection, which has the largest public holdings of Rowe’s art.

Paramount to Release MY FAIR LADY and SUPER 8 on 4k Ultra HD
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2021


Paramount Home Entertainment will release George Cukor’s My Fair Lady (1964) and J.J. Abrams’ Super 8 (2011) in the 4K Ultra HD format on May 25.

The National Kaohsiung Center For The Arts To Stage Verdi's LA TRAVIATA
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2021


Weiwuying presents its acclaimed production of Verdi's La Traviata as a beacon of live performance at a time when so many opera houses around the world remain sadly silent.

Cry Cry Cry's 'Live @ The Freight' Proceeds To Live Music Society
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2021


Celebrated singer-songwriters Lucy Kaplansky, Richard Shindell, and Dar Williams, who together make up the acclaimed folk-pop collaboration Cry Cry Cry, have announced the digital release of Live @ the Freight, available now (here), recorded at the last show of their sold-out, 20-year reunion tour in 2018. The band's first full-length release in decades includes selections from their eponymous debut, favorites by each of the individual songsmiths, and some choice new-to-the-band tunes. The group made its mark uncovering hidden gems, bringing attention to fellow songwriters, and continued that process with these new arrangements of songs composed since 2000.

Broadway From Home: 10 Holiday Movies Featuring Broadway Stars!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 24, 2020


Whether you love them or not, holiday films are designed to make you feel good inside - so it makes total sense that, over the years, Broadway stars (our favorite purveyors of joy) have found themselves appearing in them!

HBO Max Announces Highlights for January 2021
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 23, 2020


Spread the word, Upper Eastsiders -- all six seasons of “Gossip Girl” are coming to HBO Max on January 1st.

High Museum Commissions Three Photographers for PICTURING THE SOUTH Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2020


The High Museum of Art has commissioned Sheila Pree Bright, Jim Goldberg and An-My Lê for the Museum's ongoing 'Picturing the South' photography series, which will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2021.

Taiwan Philharmonic Partners With TSMC Education And Culture Foundation And More To Offer Masterclass With Ray Chen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2020


The Taiwan Philharmonic, together with the National Theater & Concert Hall, Taiwan Public Television Service, and TSMC Education and Culture Foundation (TSMC Foundation), invites world-renowned violinist Ray Chen to give the first livestreamed violin masterclass during the pandemic for global music fans on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 7:00 PM.

BWW Exclusive: In Honor of Gay Pride - THE 101 GREATEST LGBTQ SONGS/ANTHEMS OF ALL TIME - from Judy Garland to Lady Gaga, from Gloria Gaynor to Frank Ocean
by Peter Nason - Jun 24, 2020


Happy Gay Pride! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest LGBTQ songs and anthems from 1920-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the grade!

BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST PROTEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, John Lennon, Kendrick Lamar & More
by Peter Nason - Jun 18, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest protest songs from 1939-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the list!

Other Productions of High Society

1987   West End Original London Production
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1998   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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2005   West End London Revival
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High Society - 1998 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Musical Melissa Errico
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Musical Melissa Errico
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical John McMartin
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical John McMartin
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Anna Kendrick
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Anna Kendrick
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical High Society
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical High Society
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actress - Musical Melissa Errico
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Broadway Musical 0
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Featured Actor - Musical John McMartin
1998 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical John McMartin
1998 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Anna Kendrick

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