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Opened: April 26, 1997
Closing: June 07, 1998

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Teatro Live! Presents The Return of Stewart Lemoine's PITH!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2024


Teatro Live! presents a revival of Lemoine, a captivating theatrical experience. Don't miss this exciting production!

Comedian John Crist Adds NJPAC To His Fan-Favorite EMOTIONAL SUPPORT Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2024


Comedian John Crist wrapped 2023 as a Top 10 Worldwide Comedian (Pollstar). He spent the last year on his Emotional Support Tour, which he extended into 2024, and today (1.23), Crist adds 10 more dates to the tour including New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for Saturday, June 8th at 7:00 PM.

Trisha Brown Dance Company to Present Second Commission At The Joyce Theater in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024


THE TRISHA BROWN DANCE COMPANY will present its second commissioned work at The Joyce Theater, March 26-31. New York premiere of 'In the Fall' by Noé Soulier, along with Brown's iconic works 'Working Title' and 'Glacial Decoy.'

Everything Coming to Max This February
by Michael Major - Jan 23, 2024


Max announces programming coming to the platform this February, including the debut of the twelfth and final season of HBO Original CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM (2/4). Check out the full list of everything coming to stream on Max in February!

Julianna Margulies, Carol Kane & More To Join Museum Of Jewish Heritage For Community Reading Of NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024


Join Broadway and entertainment figures at the Museum of Jewish Heritage for a community reading of Elie Wiesel's Night in commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Jason Moran & NEC Students Celebrate Duke Ellington In MY HEART SINGS, February 8
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2024


Acclaimed pianist and NEC faculty member Jason Moran joins NEC students to celebrate jazz legend Duke Ellington's 125th birthday on Thursday, February 1, 7:30 p.m. at Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre.

Review: BECOMING DR. RUTH At Village Theatre
by Shelley Dean - Jan 22, 2024


Village Theatre has welcomed a new show and a new Doctor to the stage this weekend. With a set that can’t leave your mind after stepping out of the Issaquah theater, and a leading lady who steals the show (good news, since she’s the only one in it), Becoming Dr. Ruth is a labor of love and arduous work by all those involved. 

How Often Are Musicals Based on Documentaries?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jan 28, 2024


This time, the reader question was: Is How To Dance in Ohio the only musical based on a documentary?

Opera Saratoga and Artists From Juilliard Collaborate on AMERICA SINGS at Caffè Lena
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024


Opera Saratoga's America Sings recital series continues with a unique spin - passing the mic to young artists from The Juilliard School.

Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2024


Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.

Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute Partners with ELF and Machine Dazzle for MAN WOMAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024


Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute partners with ELF and Machine Dazzle for a new duet titled MAN WOMAN.

VIDEO: Get a First Look at Guthrie Theater's ART
by Joshua Wright - Jan 16, 2024


Get a first look at Guthrie Theatre's Art. In this witty satire, an abstract piece of modern art unexpectedly creates tension among three friends, putting their long-held relationships to the test. Previews for ‘Art' begin Saturday, December 16 on the McGuire Proscenium Stage. The show opens on Friday, December 22, 2023, and will play through Sunday, January 28, 2024.

Cast Set For UNCLE VANYA at the Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024


Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full casting for Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!

Harris Center For The Arts Presents JIM BRICKMAN HITS LIVE! IN CONCERT
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2024


HARRIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS presents a musical journey of romantic piano melodies and engaging wit when JIM BRICKMAN performs HITS LIVE! In Concert on Tuesday, February 6, at 7:30pm.

Profile Theatre Announces Lauren Yee Festival And 2024 Season Changes 
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2024


PROFILE THEATRE, has announced the Lauren Yee Festival of new works February 23-25. The weekend festival will consist of three enhanced staged readings of new plays from Lauren Yee and will take place at Imago Theatre.

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA to Perform Mahler's Symphony No. 5 and William Alwyn's Hydriotaphia
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2024


The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA presents Mahler's Symphony No. 5 and William Alwyn's Hydriotaphia. Join Maestro Salvador Brotons for a performance at Skyview Concert Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Principal Dancer Yuan Yuan Tan to Give Final Performance with San Francisco Ballet in MARGUERITE AND ARMAND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2024


San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet) Principal Dancer Yuan Yuan Tan will give her final performance with San Francisco Ballet on Wednesday, February 14 at 7:30pm, dancing the role of Marguerite in Sir Frederick Ashton’s Marguerite and Armand at the War Memorial Opera House.

ANNIE Comes to the State Theatre New Jersey Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024


State Theatre New Jersey presents an all-new tour of the iconic Tony® Award-winning musical ANNIE for four performances in February.

Opera Saratoga Announces Additional Casting And Concert Series For 62nd Annual Summer Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2024


Opera Saratoga announces additional casting and concert series for the company's 62nd annual Summer Festival.

Central Works Announces 2024 Season: Cautionary Comic Tales - History Repeating Itself
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2024


Central Works announces their 2024 season, featuring cautionary comic tales that explore the theme of history repeating itself.

Video: Broderick and Lane Honor Mel Brooks With THE PRODUCERS Medley
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2024


The 2024 Governors Awards took place on January 9, where Mel Brooks was honored with an Honorary Oscar for his legacy of work. Prior to being presented with the award,  Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane took the stage to give a speech, and then performed a medly of songs from The Producers, including The King of Old Broadway and I Want to Be a Producer.

Northern Stage Kicks Off 2024 With CONSTELLATIONS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2024


Northern Stage kicks off 2024 with Nick Payne's award-winning 'Constellations'. Performances from January 24 to February 11, 2024 at the Byrne Theater, Barrette Center for the Arts. Directed by Sarah Elizabeth Wansley.

Hedgerow Theatre to Kick Off The New Year With Enda Walsh's THE NEW ELECTRIC BALLROOM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2024


Hedgerow Theatre presents Enda Walsh’s The New Electric Ballroom, a modern classic that explores the complexities of women of a certain age. Directed by Emma Gibson, this production features an all-female design and production team.

EnsembleNewSRQ's NIGHT AND DAY to Feature World Premiere of a Commissioned Work and More
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 6, 2024


ensembleNEWSRQ (enSRQ), the innovative chamber music ensemble, will continue its eighth season with “Night and Day,” a program featuring five works, including a world premiere of Scott Lee's “Karst,” a work written for artistic directors Samantha Bennett and George Nickson.

2024 Gilmore Piano Festival To Feature Over 100 Concerts And Events, April 24- May 12
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2024


The Gilmore Piano Festival returns this year with more than 100 concerts and events featuring appearances by many of the world’s preeminent classical and jazz pianists and artists, from Wednesday, April 24 to Sunday, May 12, 2024. 

The Life FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Life have there been?
The Life has had 4 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1990, Off-Broadway which opened in 1990, Broadway which opened in 1997 and Broadway which opened in 1997.
What Tony Awards has The Life been nominated for?
The Life has been nominated for several Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for David Newman, Ira Gasman, and Cy Coleman, Best Choreography for Joey McKneely, Best Costume Design for Martin Pakledinaz, Best Direction of a Musical for Michael Blakemore, Best Lighting Design for Richard Pilbrow, Best Orchestrations for Don Sebesky and Harold Wheeler, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Cy Coleman and Ira Gasman.
What awards has The Life been nominated for?
The Life has been nominated for several awards. These include Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Martin Pakledinaz and Ann Ruth, Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Michael Blakemore, Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Richard Pilbrow, Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Cy Coleman, Outstanding Orchestration at the Drama Desk Awards for Dan Sebesky and Harold Wheeler, Distinguished Production of a Musical at the Drama League Awards, and Best Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Joey McKneely.
What awards has The Life won?
The Life has won several awards, including Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Martin Pakledinaz and Ann Ruth, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Michael Blakemore, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Richard Pilbrow, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Cy Coleman, Outstanding Orchestration (Drama Desk Awards) for Dan Sebesky and Harold Wheeler, Distinguished Production of a Musical (Drama League Awards), and Best Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Joey McKneely.

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