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Opened: March 29, 1966

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Based on the comic strip "Superman" by arrangement of National Periodic Publications, Inc.

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Cabrillo Music Theatre Salutes Military During The CABRILLO 2010 HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR 12/22
by BWW News Desk - Dec 22, 2010


Cabrillo Music Theatre proudly announces its fourth consecutive year of providing holiday entertainment to military service families. A star-studded gathering of Cabrillo stars past and present will join stars Shirley Jones and Patrick Cassidy in The CABRILLO 2010 HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR, directed by Cheryl Baxter at the 1,800-seat Fred Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.

Cabrillo Music Theatre Salutes Military During The CABRILLO 2010 HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR 12/22
by BWW News Desk - Dec 21, 2010


Cabrillo Music Theatre proudly announces its fourth consecutive year of providing holiday entertainment to military service families. A star-studded gathering of Cabrillo stars past and present will join stars Shirley Jones and Patrick Cassidy in The CABRILLO 2010 HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR, directed by Cheryl Baxter at the 1,800-seat Fred Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.

Cabrillo Theatre Salutes Military During 2010 HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR 12/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 15, 2010


Cabrillo Music Theatre proudly announces its fourth consecutive year of providing holiday entertainment to military service families. A star-studded gathering of Cabrillo stars past and present will join stars Shirley Jones and Patrick Cassidy in The CABRILLO 2010 HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR, directed by Cheryl Baxter at the 1,800-seat Fred Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.

Cabrillo Music Theatre Salutes Military During The CABRILLO 2010 HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR 12/22
by Erica Anker - Nov 30, 2010


Cabrillo Music Theatre proudly announces its fourth consecutive year of providing holiday entertainment to military service families. A star-studded gathering of Cabrillo stars past and present will join stars Shirley Jones and Patrick Cassidy in The CABRILLO 2010 HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR, directed by Cheryl Baxter at the 1,800-seat Fred Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.

Photo Flash: Patti LuPone Opens ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at Ravinia
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 14, 2010


On August 13, Ravinia opened its three-day run of Irving Berlin's hit-filled Broadway classic ANNIE GET YOUR GUN. Taking on her third Merman role, Patti LuPone stars as the sharp-shooter opposite Patrick Cassidy as Frank Butler and George Hearn as Buffalo Bill Cody. The production is directed by Lonny Price with Paul Gemignani leading the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The shows, Aug. 13 through 15, begin at 7:30 p.m.

LuPone Stars in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at Ravinia, Closes 8/15
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2010


On Friday, Aug. 13, the very date that wild-West legend Annie Oakley would have celebrated her 150th birthday, Ravinia opens its three-day run of Irving Berlin's hit-filled Broadway classic Annie Get Your Gun.

Ravinia Showcases Voices of the Future Patti Lupone & More Aug 13-15
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2010


On Friday, Aug. 13, the very date that wild-West legend Annie Oakley would have celebrated her 150th birthday, Ravinia opens its three-day run of Irving Berlin's hit-filled Broadway classic Annie Get Your Gun.

LuPone Opens ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at Ravinia Today, 8/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 13, 2010


On Friday, Aug. 13, the very date that wild-West legend Annie Oakley would have celebrated her 150th birthday, Ravinia opens its three-day run of Irving Berlin's hit-filled Broadway classic Annie Get Your Gun.

IT'S A BIRD...IT'S A PLANE..IT'S SUPERMAN Closes In Dallas, 7/25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2010


Matt Cavenaugh will play Superman this summer when an updated version of IT'S ABIRD...IT'S A PLANE...IT'S SUPERMAN takes to the Dallas Theater Center stage.

Dallas Superman Aiming for Broadway
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 3, 2010


The Dallas Theater Center's revival of the 1966 'It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman,' is looking to make it to the Broadway stage according to reports from the New York Times.

Cassidy to Replace Stokes Mitchell in Ravinia's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN this Summer
by Abigail Arnold - Jun 29, 2010


Broadway and film star Patrick Cassidy will play the male lead, Frank Butler, in the Ravinia Festival production of Irving Berlin's hit-filled musical Annie Get Your Gun on August 13, 14 and 15. A scheduling conflict will prevent Brian Stokes Mitchell from appearing in the role as originally announced.

Patrick Cassidy Joins Cast Of DTC's SUPERMAN
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2010


Stage and screen star Patrick Cassidy joins the cast of Dallas Theater Center's productionof It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman as the Man of Steel's arch nemesis Max Mencken, the role originated by his father, Jack Cassidy, in the 1966 original Broadway production.

Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Re-Imagines SUPERMAN Musical; Set for Dallas Debut, 6/18
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2010


Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has taken on the task of breathing new life into an old idea by writing the book for a re-imagined version of a 1966 musical based on the adventures of Superman.

Patrick Cassidy Joins Cast Of DTC's SUPERMAN
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2010


Stage and screen star Patrick Cassidy joins the cast of Dallas Theater Center's productionof It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman as the Man of Steel's arch nemesis Max Mencken, the role originated by his father, Jack Cassidy, in the 1966 original Broadway production.

Matt Cavenaugh to Star in IT'S A BIRD...IT'S A PLANE..IT'S SUPERMAN In Dallas, 6/18-7/25
by Lauren Wolman - Apr 1, 2010


Matt Cavenaugh will play Superman this summer when an updated version of IT'S ABIRD...IT'S A PLANE...IT'S SUPERMAN takes to the Dallas Theater Center stage.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Joseph Medeiros of 'Yank!' and 'Anyone Can Whistle'
by Adrienne Onofri - Apr 1, 2010


Joseph, who was in 4 B'way musicals last year, will go straight from the hit 'Yank!' into the latest Encores! show.

Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Re-Imagines SUPERMAN Musical; Set for Dallas Debut, 6/18
by Samantha Jacobsen - Feb 15, 2010


Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has taken on the task of breathing new life into an old idea by writing the book for a re-imagined version of a 1966 musical based on the adventures of Superman.

Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BYE BYE BIRDIE'
by Eddie Varley - May 28, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) will present the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

Roundabout's 'BYE BYE BIRDIE' Will Call Newly Completed Henry Miller Theatre 'Home'
by Eddie Varley - May 3, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Bye Bye Birdie will return to Broadway this fall presented by Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) in a production starring John Stamos (Albert Peterson), Gina Gershon (Rose Alvarez), Bill Irwin (Mr. Harry MacAfee) and Jayne Houdyshell (Mrs. Mae Peterson). Directed & choreographed by Robert Longbottom, Bye Bye Birdie has a book by Michael Stewart, lyrics by Lee Adams and music by Charles Strouse. Roundabout is proud to welcome back three artists who have previously worked at the theatrical institution: John Stamos, Gina Gershon and Bill Irwin.

Stamos, Gershon, Irwin and Houdyshell Lead Roundabout's 'BYE BYE BIRDIE'
by Eddie Varley - Apr 2, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Bye Bye Birdie will return to Broadway this fall presented by Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) in a production starring John Stamos (Albert Peterson), Gina Gershon (Rose Alvarez), Bill Irwin (Mr. Harry MacAfee) and Jayne Houdyshell (Mrs. Mae Peterson). Directed & choreographed by Robert Longbottom, Bye Bye Birdie has a book by Michael Stewart, lyrics by Lee Adams and music by Charles Strouse. Roundabout is proud to welcome back three artists who have previously worked at the theatrical institution: John Stamos, Gina Gershon and Bill Irwin.

Photo Coverage: Superman in Concert
by Linda Lenzi - Jun 17, 2007


The York Theatre Company presents It's a Bird...It's a Plane…It's Superman, the first of the four shows in York's Summer 2007 Musicals in Mufti Series -- the York's acclaimed series of musical theatre gems in staged concert performances.

Photo Flash: York's 'Superman' in Rehearsals
by Ben Strothmann - Jun 15, 2007


The York Theatre Company will present It's a Bird...It's a Plane…It's Superman, the first of the four shows in York's Summer 2007 Musicals in Mufti Series -- the York's acclaimed series of musical theatre gems in staged concert performances

Jackson, DeLaria, Strouse, Etc. Set for York's 'Superman'
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2007


The York Theatre Company has announced casting for It's a Bird...It's a Plane…It's Superman, the first of the four shows in York's Summer 2007 Musicals in Mufti Series -- the York's acclaimed series of musical theatre gems in staged concert performances.

Cheyenne Jackson Saves Day in 'Superman'
by James Sims - May 17, 2007


The return of Superman was given star-studded treatment befit for royalty, as the Man of Steel resurfaced on stage in a concert-staging of It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman, as part of Reprise! Broadway's Best Marvelous Musical Monday series on May 14. This musical rarity, last seen on Broadway in it's original 1966 run, is a throwback to the olden days of theatre like no other...

Musicals in Mufti Summer Series '07 Announced
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2007


The York Theatre Company has announced its Summer 2007 Musicals in Mufti Series -- the York's acclaimed series of musical theatre gems in staged concert performances.

It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman have there been?
It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman has had 4 productions including Broadway which opened in 1966, Broadway which opened in 1966, Los Angeles which opened in 2007 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2007.

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