Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 1982 - Articles Page 8

Ages: 10+
Opened: January 27, 1982
Closing: September 04, 1983

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - 1982 - Broadway History , Info & More

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One of the most enduring shows of all time, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is the irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel's favorite son. The first collaboration of composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (Jesus Christ Superstar, Phantom of the Opera, Cats) and lyricist Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, The Lion King), JOSEPH blends pop, country and rock into an uplifting, technicolored story of biblical proportions.



Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colors, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - 1982 - Broadway Cast

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - 1982 - Broadway Articles Page 8

Olney Theatre Center Presents JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, Closes 3/20
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2011


Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat closes on the Mainstage March 20.

Olney Theatre Center Extends JOSEPH.. Through April 3
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 18, 2011


For a second time, the Helen Hayes Awards Recommended© Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Olney Theatre Center has been extended - to Sunday, April 3. The performances during the extension week are Thursday, March 31 through Saturday, April 2 at 8 p.m., and matinees on Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3 at 2 p.m.

DONNY AND MARIE �" CHRISTMAS IN CHICAGO Plays The Oriental Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 16, 2011


For the first time together on a Chicago stage, America's beloved sibling entertainers will star in DONNY AND MARIE - CHRISTMAS IN CHICAGO, a holiday production that will play a limited three-week engagement from Dec. 6 - 24, 2011 at the Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph St., Chicago).

Tyne Daly Added To Lineup For S.T.A.G.E Benefit- ORIGINAL CAST 2 4/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 7, 2011


The 27th Annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event-S.T.A.G.E.-has added Tony winner Tyne Daly to the lineup for this year's show entitled ORIGINAL CAST 2.

JOSEPH Extends at The Olney Thru March 27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 4, 2011


Due to the popular success of Helen Hayes Awards Recommended© Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the Olney Theatre Center production has been extended to Sunday, March 27.

Photo Flash: Olney Theatre Center Presents JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 24, 2011


With 'a crash of drums, a flash of light,' Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat explodes on stage at Olney Theatre Center as the first production of Season 2011. This traditional biblical parable is set to unfold in a very untraditional, musical manner.

Olney Theatre Center Presents JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, 2/23-3/20
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2011


With 'a crash of drums, a flash of light,' Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat explodes on stage at Olney Theatre Center as its first production of Season 2011. This traditional biblical parable is set to unfold in a very untraditional, musical manner.

Photo Coverage: The Broadway Musicals of 1921 at Town Hall
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Feb 15, 2011


Last night, February 14, Town Hall continued its 'Broadway by the Year' series with the Musicals of 1921, licking off the series 90th anniversary season. Written, created and hosted by Scott Siegel, the cast featured Erin Davie (A Little Night Music), Stephen Mo Hanan (Cats) Kevin Earley (Thoroughly Modern Millie), Liz Lark-Brown (2011 Nightlife Award Winner), Tony Award nominees Bobby Steggert (Ragtime), Kate Baldwin (Finian's Rainbow), Jeffry Denman (Drama Desk Nominee, Yank!), Erin Denman (42nd Street), and KendRick Jones (The Scottsboro Boys). Also featured were the 10 'Siegfeld' Follies Girls that will help recreate the look and style of a Broadway that existed 90 years ago, the year when Town Hall, itself, was built. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the concert and brings you photo coverage below.

Carol Channing, Rita Moreno, et al. Set for STAGE Benefit, 4/2
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 15, 2011


The 27th Annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event-S.T.A.G.E.-will be dedicated to the memory of musical-comedy star and long-time Event Co-Chair Betty Garrett who died Saturday at the age of 91. ORIGINAL CAST 2, a musical celebration showcasing artists from theatre, television and cabaret performing songs they originated in musical productions, will take place for one-night-only on Saturday, April 2. Garrett, who appeared in 22 previous S.T.A.G.E events, was preparing to perform a number in this year's show from 'Something for the Boys,' in which she appeared on Broadway in 1943 with Ethel Merman. A musical retrospective honoring Garrett is now being planned as part of this year's show.

Davie, Hanan And More Lead BROADWAY BY THE YEAR, 2/13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2011


Executive and Artistic Director Lawrence Zucker is pleased to announce that Erin Davie (A Little Night Music), Stephen Mo Hanan (Cats) Kevin Earley (Thoroughly Modern Millie) and Liz Lark-Brown (2011 Nightlife Award Winner), join the cast of The Town Hall's (123 West 43rd Street) THE BROADWAY MUSICALS of 1921 on Monday, February 14th at 8PM, kicking off The Town Hall's 90th Anniversary Season.

Davie, Hanan And More Lead BROADWAY BY THE YEAR- 1921
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 8, 2011


Executive and Artistic Director Lawrence Zucker is pleased to announce that Erin Davie (A Little Night Music), Stephen Mo Hanan (Cats) Kevin Earley (Thoroughly Modern Millie) and Liz Lark-Brown (2011 Nightlife Award Winner), join the cast of The Town Hall's (123 West 43rd Street) THE BROADWAY MUSICALS of 1921 on Monday, February 14th at 8PM, kicking off The Town Hall's 90th Anniversary Season.

'Kiss Me, Kate' Star Honors Her Lineage as Granddaughter to Kathryn Grayson
by Lauren Wolman - Jan 23, 2011


The Relevant Stage presents the Broadway classic 'Kiss Me, Kate' choreographed by Marisa Martinez and Keenon Hooks, with costume design by Kara McLeod, February 17 - 28 runs Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2:30 and 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 and 7:00 p.m. at The Warner Grand Theatre 478 West Sixth Street, San Pedro. General admission tickets are: $20 adult, $15 senior (55+)/college student, and $5 18 and under; prestige seating (first five rows, reserved seat) $30 adult, $25 senior/college student, and $10, 18 and under. Tickets are available at Williams Book Store in Downtown San Pedro, or online at therelevantstage.com or 1-800-838-3006.

Town Hall's 'Broadway By The Year' Season Kicks of with Musicals of 1921, 2/14
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 18, 2011


The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street) New York's landmark concert venue presents the 11th season of its acclaimed Broadway By The Year® series, created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall on Valentine's Day, Monday, February 14th at 8PM. Kicking off the 90th Anniversary of The Town Hall, the Broadway By The Year® season will begin with THE BROADWAY MUSICALS of 1921, celebrating the great music that was performed the same year the historic building came to be.

Olney Theatre Center Presents JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, 2/23-3/20
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 11, 2011


With 'a crash of drums, a flash of light,' Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat explodes on stage at Olney Theatre Center as its first production of Season 2011. This traditional biblical parable is set to unfold in a very untraditional, musical manner.

Patrick Cassidy to Bring Father Jack to Life in New Show
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 10, 2010


Michael Riedel reports in the New York Post this morning that Patrick Cassidy is at work on a new piece about his father, the late musical actor Jack Cassidy, who died in an accidental fire at the age of 49. The younger Cassidy is developing a one-man show about Jack, with the help of some of Jack's old friends, including Hal Prince and John McMartin.

DONNY & MARIE - A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS Opens at Marriott Marquis, 12/9
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2010


Donny & Marie - A Broadway Christmas, a new holiday production starring America's favorite sibling entertainers, will play a limited engagement of performances Thursday, December 9, through December 30, 2010, at Broadway's Marriott Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway at 46th Street).

McArdle-Led ANNIE Closes at Musical Theatre West 11/14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2010


Musical Theatre West has announced that Andrea McArdle, Broadway's original Annie, will star as Miss Hannigan in its upcoming production of ANNIE at the beautiful 1070-seat Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. ANNIE previews October 29th and runs October 30th through November 14th. Musical Theatre West Artistic Director/Producer Steven Glaudini directs with musical direction by Daniel Thomas and choreography by Roger Castellano.

Donny & Marie Add Nine Performances To Their X-Mas Show
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 10, 2010


Due to overwhelming response, Donny & Marie - A Broadway Christmas, a new holiday production starring America's favorite sibling entertainers, has added 9 performance to the limited engagement now playing Thursday, December 9, through Thursday, December 30, 2010, at Broadway's Marriott Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway at 46th Street).

Andrea McArdle Leads Musical Theatre West's ANNIE as 'Hannigan,' Opens 10/29
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2010


Musical Theatre West has announced that Andrea McArdle, Broadway's original Annie, will star as Miss Hannigan in its upcoming production of ANNIE at the beautiful 1070-seat Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. ANNIE previews October 29th and runs October 30th through November 14th. Musical Theatre West Artistic Director/Producer Steven Glaudini directs with musical direction by Daniel Thomas and choreography by Roger Castellano.

Andrea McArdle Leads Musical Theatre West's ANNIE as 'Hannigan,' 10/29
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2010


Musical Theatre West has announced that Andrea McArdle, Broadway's original Annie, will star as Miss Hannigan in its upcoming production of ANNIE at the beautiful 1070-seat Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. ANNIE previews October 29th and runs October 30th through November 14th. Musical Theatre West Artistic Director/Producer Steven Glaudini directs with musical direction by Daniel Thomas and choreography by Roger Castellano.

Andrea McArdle Leads Musical Theatre West's ANNIE as 'Hannigan,' Opens 10/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 28, 2010


Musical Theatre West has announced that Andrea McArdle, Broadway's original Annie, will star as Miss Hannigan in its upcoming production of ANNIE at the beautiful 1070-seat Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. ANNIE previews October 29th and runs October 30th through November 14th. Musical Theatre West Artistic Director/Producer Steven Glaudini directs with musical direction by Daniel Thomas and choreography by Roger Castellano.

O'Hara, Vereen et al. Lead Town Hall's 90th Season
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 25, 2010


The Town Hall, Broadway's landmark concert venue, (123 W. 43rd Street) announces its 90th Anniversary season lineup. Headliners include Tony Award ®winning Broadway star Ben Vereen; the acclaimed musical comedy troupe Capitol Steps, back by popular demand; Grammy Award® winning singer and songwriter Don Mclean; the world premiere of a new production by the Romulo Larrea Tango Ensemble; Broadway stars Linda Eder and three time Tony Award® nominee Kelli O'Hara; celebrated singers and actors Andrea Marcovicci and Jeff Harner; Grammy and Tony Award® winner Dee Dee Bridgewater and the acclaimed concert series Broadway By The Year®, featuring the years 1921, 1932, 1982 and 1997.

DONNY & MARIE - A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS to Play Marriott Marquis
by Robert Diamond - Oct 19, 2010


Donny & Marie - A Broadway Christmas, a new holiday production starring America's favorite sibling entertainers, will play a limited engagement of 12 performances Thursday, December 9, through Sunday, December 19, 2010, at Broadway's Marriott Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway at 46th Street).

Andrea McArdle Leads Musical Theatre West's ANNIE as 'Hannigan,' 10/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 15, 2010


Musical Theatre West has announced that Andrea McArdle, Broadway's original Annie, will star as Miss Hannigan in its upcoming production of ANNIE at the beautiful 1070-seat Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. ANNIE previews October 29th and runs October 30th through November 14th. Musical Theatre West Artistic Director/Producer Steven Glaudini directs with musical direction by Daniel Thomas and choreography by Roger Castellano.

SWEENEY TODD Comes To The City of Cleveland Heights and Cain Park 6/11-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2010


The City of Cleveland Heights and Cain Park proudly announce that Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Hugh Wheeler) opens Cain Park's 2010 season in the Alma Theater June 11-27 (preview June 10). Paul Gurgol, founder/artistic director of Kalliope Stage, directs this 1979 Tony Award-winning musical thriller with music direction by Jodie Ricci.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat have there been?
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has had 26 productions including London which opened in 1968, West End which opened in 1972, West End which opened in 1973, Off-Broadway which opened in 1976, Off-Broadway which opened in 1981, Off-Broadway which opened in 1981, Broadway which opened in 1982, Broadway which opened in 1982, West End which opened in 1991, Toronto which opened in 1992, Los Angeles which opened in 1993, Broadway which opened in 1993, Broadway which opened in 1993, US Tour which opened in 1995, London Fringe which opened in 1996, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1999, Regional (US) which opened in 2000, West End which opened in 2003, US Tour which opened in 2005, West End which opened in 2007, Chicago (Regional) which opened in 2011, US Tour which opened in 2014, West End which opened in 2017, West End which opened in 2019, Off-Broadway which opened in 2020 and West End which opened in 2021.
What Tony Awards has Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for Tim Rice, Best Choreography for Tony Tanner, Best Direction of a Musical for Tony Tanner Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Andrew Lloyd Webber and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Tim Rice.
What awards has Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat been nominated for?
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has been nominated for several awards. Some of the notable nominations include Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Tony Tanner and Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards).

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