On the Twentieth Century 1978 - Articles Page 5

Opened: February 19, 1978
Closing: March 18, 1979

On the Twentieth Century - 1978 - Broadway History , Info & More

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

Based on the play Twentieth Century by Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur and Bruce Milholland

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Find Out Which 2015 Tony-Nominated Shows - And Those Not Nominated - Will Take the Stage at This Year's Awards!
by Tyler Peterson - May 20, 2015


The Tony Awards have announced a portion of the line-up of performances for the 69th Annual Tony Awards. The 2015 Tony Awards will broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, on CBS, on Sunday, June 7th 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT time delay) and are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.

Fashion Editor Anna Wintour Approves Tony Noms for the Awards Runway
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2015


As previously announced, Vogue editor and fashion mogul Anna Wintour will be The Tony Awards newest consultant. And according to the New York Post, she's already started prepping this year's nominees for the red runway.

Houston Ballet to Present Morris, Welch & Kylian, 5/28-6/7
by Tyler Peterson - May 7, 2015


From May 28 - June 7, 2015 Houston Ballet offers up a mixed repertory program titled Morris, Welch & Kylian featuring three of today's most dynamic and musical choreographers. A world premiere of The Letter V by acclaimed American choreographer Mark Morris, the world premiere of Stanton Welch's Zodiac and the revival of Ji?i Kylian's iconic Svadebka make this program a must-see for all ballet lovers. Zodiac is made possible through the generosity of Leticia Loya. Houston Ballet will give six performances of Morris, Welch & Kylian at Wortham Theater Center in downtown Houston.  Tickets start at $20, and may be purchased at www.houstonballet.org, or by calling 713 227 2787. 

BWW Interview: Mary Louise Wilson Boards THE 20TH CENTURY
by Naomi Serviss - May 7, 2015


Wilson plays a straight-laced goofball with a supposedly flush checkbook in Scott Ellis's revival of the screwball comedy.

TONY FEVER! Parte 1: i Tony Awards 2015 e i candidati a 'migliore performance di un'attrice e di un attore protagonista'
by Valeria Venturelli - May 5, 2015


Pochi giorni fa (martedi 28 aprile, per l'esattezza), sono state finalmente annunciate le candidature ai Tony Awards 2015, premi che si terranno domenica 7 giugno al Radio City Music Hall (New York). Si tratta della sessantanovesima edizione dei premi che portano indelebile il nome di Antoinette Perry (da cui 'Tony'), attrice e leader dell'American Theatre Wing. I premi saranno presentati dal dinamico duo Alan Cumming ('Cabaret', 'Macbeth') e Kristin Chenoweth (nota soprattutto per aver interpretato il ruolo di Glinda nel cast originale di 'Wicked').

VIDEO: Tony Nominees Helen Mirren, Chita Rivera & More Reveal Moment They Knew They Were Destined for Stage
by Caryn Robbins - May 1, 2015


In an all-new New York Times video feature, Tony Award-nominated actors share their stories about the moment they knew they were destined for the stage.

STAGE TUBE: Tony Hosts Alan Cumming and Kristin Chenoweth (in Spirit) Share a Special Message
by Stage Tube - Apr 28, 2015


Just after the official announcement that he and fellow Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth would be hosting the 2015 TONY AWARDS, Alan Cumming posted a special video message on Twitter. Check it out below!

Photo Coverage: Bruce Willis & Mary-Louise Parker Announce 2015 Tony Nominations!
by Walter McBride - Apr 28, 2015


Bruce Willis and Mary-Louise Parker just announced the 2015 Tony Award Nominations LIVE from the Paramount Hotel's Diamond Horseshoe in New York City - also revealing that Kristin Chenoweth (currently starring On the Twentieth Century) and Alan Cumming will officially host the June ceremony. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big announcement - check out photo coverage below!

Photo Flash: New ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Shots, Featuring Tony Nominees Kristin Chenoweth & Andy Karl!
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 28, 2015


Roundabout Theatre Company presents the classic musical On the Twentieth Century, which will play a 20-week limited engagement through July 5, 2015 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street). In honor of the show's five Tony nominations (including nods for stars Kristin Chenoweth and Andy Karl,) new production photos have been released. Check them out below!

FREEZE FRAME: Bruce Willis & Mary-Louise Parker Announce 2015 Tony Nominations!
by Walter McBride - Apr 28, 2015


Bruce Willis and Mary-Louise Parker just announced the 2015 Tony Award Nominations LIVE from the Paramount Hotel's Diamond Horseshoe in New York City - also revealing that Kristin Chenoweth (currently starring On the Twentieth Century) and Alan Cumming will officially host the June ceremony. Below, check out a very first look at the big morning!

CONFIRMED: Alan Cumming and Kristin Chenoweth Will Host the 2015 Tony Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 28, 2015


Later this morning, Bruce Willis and Mary-Louise Parker will announce the 2015 Tony Award Nominations LIVE from the Paramount Hotel's Diamond Horseshoe in New York City, but another question still remains...who will host the ceremony in June? According to today's New York Post, the Tonys have tapped stage and screen stars Kristin Chenoweth (currently starring On the Twentieth Century) and Alan Cumming for the job.

Kristin Chenoweth to Miss Sunday's ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Due to Illness
by Robert Diamond - Apr 26, 2015


BroadwayWorld has just learned that ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY star Kristin Chenoweth will be out again for Sunday's matinee. The star missed performances on Friday and on Saturday due to illness. Chenoweth's understudy is Mamie Parris. No word yet on when she'll be back in the show- stay tuned!

Kristin Chenoweth Sidelined from ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Tonight Due to Illness
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 24, 2015


BroadwayWorld has just learned that ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY star Kristin Chenoweth is out of the show tonight, April 24, due to illness. Chenoweth's understudy is Mamie Parris. No word yet on when she'll be back in the show- stay tuned!

VIDEO: Kristin Chenoweth Talks Broadway's ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 31, 2015


Kristin Chenoweth stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about starring in the Broadway revival of ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY in which she portrays glamorous Hollywood starlet Lilly Garland.

Photo: Bradley Whitford Visits Kristin Chenoweth & ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 27, 2015


ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY star Kristin Chenoweth took to Twitter to share a backstage photo of herself and her good friend Bradley Whitford following this week's performance of the musical revival.

ON THE NATURE OF THINGS Runs Now thru 3/27 at American Museum of Natural History
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2015


In a career spanning more than four decades, the contemporary American choreographer Karole Armitage has been celebrated for blurring the boundaries between dance, music and art. Inspired by disparate, non-narrative sources—from 20th century physics, to 16th century Florentine fashion, to pop culture and new media—the classical dance vocabulary, in her hands, is given a needed shock to its system with speed and fractured lines, abstractions and symmetry countermanded by asymmetry.

Fashion Editor Anna Wintour to Make Tony Awards More Glamorous?
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2015


According to Page Six, Vogue editor and fashion mogul Anna Wintour, who expressed her distaste at last year's Tony Awards red carpet fashions, will be the event's newest consultant.

Broadway's ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY to Receive Cast Album; Release Date Set!
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 23, 2015


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that PS Classics will record the cast album of the critically acclaimed Broadway revival of ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY on Monday, March 23, 2015. This new Broadway Cast Recording will be released on May 19, 2015. The production is currently playing at the American Airlines Theatre through July 5, 2015.

On the 20th Century opens on Broadway
by Roundabout Theatre Company - Mar 19, 2015


Review Roundup: ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Opens on Broadway - ALL the Reviews!
by Robert Diamond - Mar 15, 2015


ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY has just officially opened on Broadway and we're rounding up all the reviews as they come up! Check back for LIVE UPDATES!

BWW Reviews: Chenoweth Glitters in ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
by Michael Dale - Mar 15, 2015


A mediocre production of a great musical is highlighted by Kristin Chenoweth's superlative turn.

Houston Ballet Presents MODERN MASTERS, Now thru 3/22
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2015


From today. March 12 - 22, 2015 Houston Ballet offers up Modern Masters, a spring mixed repertory program showcasing works by three of the twentieth century's greatest choreographers.

The Joyce Theatre Presents the U.S. Debut of CENTRE NATIONAL de DANSE CONTEMPORAINE-ANGERS Directed by Robert Swinston, 3/10-15
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2015


The Joyce Theater Foundation, Linda Shelton Executive Director, proudly presents the U.S. debut of Le Centre National de Danse Contemporaine-Angers (CNDC) from March 10 - 15. For this highly anticipated debut, CNDC, under the artistic direction of former Merce Cunningham dancer and prote?ge? Robert Swinston, will perform Event, a compilation of excerpts from pieces choreographed by Cunningham from 1965-1990. Tickets range in price from $10-$49 ($26-$37 for Joyce Theater members), and can be purchased through JoyceCharge online at www.Joyce.org , by calling 212-242-0800, or at The Joyce Theater box office at 175 Eighth Avenue at 19th Street.

Robert Swinston's CNDC-Angers Make U.S. Debut at Joyce Theater, Now thru 3/15
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2015


The Joyce Theater Foundation, Linda Shelton Executive Director, presents the U.S. debut of Le Centre National de Danse Contemporaine-Angers (CNDC) from today, March 10 - 15.

On the Twentieth Century FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of On the Twentieth Century have there been?
On the Twentieth Century has had 8 productions including Broadway which opened in 1978, Broadway which opened in 1978, US Tour which opened in 1979, West End which opened in 1980, Off-Off-Broadway which opened in 1985, Broadway which opened in 2005, Broadway which opened in 2005 and Broadway which opened in 2015.
What Tony Awards has On the Twentieth Century been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for Betty Comden, Best Book of a Musical for Adolph Green, Best Direction of a Musical for Harold Prince, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Betty Comden , Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Adolph GreenBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Cy Coleman and Best Scenic Design for Robin Wagner.
What Tony Awards has On the Twentieth Century won?
Best Book of a Musical for Betty Comden Best Book of a Musical for Adolph Green Best Direction of a Musical for Harold Prince Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Betty Comden , Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Adolph Green, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Cy Coleman, Best Scenic Design for Robin Wagner, .

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