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Opened: December 25, 1940

Pal Joey - 1940 - Broadway History , Info & More

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Pal Joey is a musical with a book by John O'Hara (from his novel of the same title) and music and lyrics by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart based on a character and situations O'Hara created in a series of short stories published in The New Yorker. It includes two songs that have become standards: "I Could Write a Book" and "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered". The original 1940 Broadway production was directed by George Abbott and starred Gene Kelly. There have been several revivals since, including a 2008-09 Broadway run, and a 1957 film adaptation starring Frank Sinatra, Rita Hayworth and Kim Novak. The 2008 revival starred Stockard Channing as Vera, Martha Plimpton as Gladys, Matthew Risch as Joey, Jenny Fellner as Linda, and Robert Clohessy as Mike.

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Photo Flash: PAL JOEY at Studio 54
by Eddie Varley - Dec 11, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Marc Platt, presents Stockard Channing (Vera Simpson), Matthew Risch (Joey Evans) and Martha Plimpton (Gladys Bumps) in a new Broadway production of Pal Joey with Robert Clohessy (Mike), Jenny Fellner (Linda English), Daniel Marcus (Ludlow Lowell), Steven Skybell (Ernest), Timothy J. Alex, Brian Barry, Kurt Froman, Bahiyah Sayyed Gaines, Lisa Gajda, Anthony Holds, Nadine Isenegger, Mark Morettini, Kathryn Mowat Murphy, Abbey O'Brien, Hayley Podschun, Krista Saab and Eric Sciotto.

It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play
by Chicago News Desk - Nov 20, 2008


American Theater Company (ATC) continues its 2008-09 season with the sixth annual production of It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play adapted from Frank Capra's classic film and directed by Damon Kiely. The production will run December 4 -December 28, 2008, at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St, Chicago, IL. Press opening is Monday, December 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play
by Steve Leary - Nov 12, 2008


American Theater Company (ATC) continues its 2008-09 season with the sixth annual production of It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play adapted from Frank Capra's classic film and directed by Damon Kiely. The production will run December 4 -December 28, 2008, at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St, Chicago, IL. Press opening is Monday, December 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

Joe Mantello to Direct 'Pal Joey' Roundabout Revival, Fall 2008
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present a new Broadway production of Pal Joey, with music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Lorenz Hart. Pal Joey will feature a new book by Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg, based on the original book by John O'Hara, with music direction by Tony Award winner Paul Gemignani, choreography by Graciela Daniele and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello at Studio 54 on Broadway.

Christian Hoff to Headline Pal Joey Broadway Revival?
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2007


Tony Award-winning Jersey Boys star Christian Hoff's next project may be a Broadway revival of the 1940 Rodgers and Hart classic Pal Joey.

Jackman Considering 'Joey' and Taking a Leap of Faith
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2006


Hugh Jackman is considering three vehicles for his Broadway return--Pal Joey, a play that he did not name, and a musical based on the film Leap of Faith, with music by Alan Menken

Jackman Torn Between Stopping the World and Being Pal Joey as Producers Call
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2006


According to The New York Post's Michael Riedel, both the Shubert Organization and producer Marc Platt are trying to lure Hugh Jackman to upcoming revivals of Stop the World, I Want to Get Off and Pal Joey, respectively

Latest Hugh Jackman Broadway Return Rumor? Pal Joey
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2006


Michael Riedel reports in today's New York Post, that rumors regarding Hugh Jackman's return to Broadway in 'Stop the World, I Want to Get Off' is false, and that Jackman instead is 'dead set' on Pal Joey.

Stoneham's 'Pal Joey' Lacks, Well, Everything
by Olena Ripnick - Sep 20, 2005


Stoneham Theatre kicks off their 2005-2006 season with 'Pal Joey,' the ground-breaking Rodgers and Hart musical that centers around a roguish nightclub emcee who ditches his naïve girlfriend to romance a rich older woman, who subsequently finances his lifestyle and business pursuits, until a blackmail scheme threatens to ruin them all.

All Shook Up: Pal Elvis?
by Michael Dale - Apr 6, 2005


The new Elvis show might be the best jukebox musical ever produced on Broadway. But is that enough?

Pal Joey FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Pal Joey have there been?
Pal Joey has had 18 productions including Broadway which opened in 1940, Broadway which opened in 1940, Broadway which opened in 1952, Broadway which opened in 1952, West End which opened in 1954, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1959, Off-Broadway which opened in 1961, Broadway which opened in 1963, Broadway which opened in 1963, Broadway which opened in 1976, Broadway which opened in 1976, Regional (US) which opened in 1980, London Fringe which opened in 1980, Off-Broadway which opened in 1995, Regional (US) which opened in 2002, Broadway which opened in 2008, Off-Broadway which opened in 2023 and Broadway which opened in 2023.
What awards has Pal Joey been nominated for?
Pal Joey has been nominated for several awards, including Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Robert Walker was nominated for the Most Promising Newcomer of the Year in Theatre at the Olivier Awards.
What awards has Pal Joey won?
Pal Joey has won several awards, including the Best Musical award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Robert Walker received the Most Promising Newcomer of the Year in Theatre award at the Olivier Awards.

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