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Pal Joey - 1998 - New York History , Info & More

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.

Pal Joey - 1998 - New York Cast

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Dennehy & Falls Team For Goodman's 'DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS' 1/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 23, 2008


Goodman Theatre Artistic Director Robert Falls and renowned actor Brian Dennehy bring their artistic partnership to new heights with Eugene O'Neill's haunting drama, Desire Under the Elms-marking their fifth collaboration on O'Neill's work over two decades. Falls' cast includes stage and screen stars Carla Gugino (Entourage, Spy Kids, Sin City) Pablo Schreiber (Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Awake and Sing!), Boris McGiver (The Wire) and Daniel Stewart Sherman (Broadway's Cyrano de Bergerac).

Complete Cast Announced for Roundabout's DISTRACTED Starring Cynthia Nixon; Previews Start February 7
by Robert Diamond - Dec 16, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is proud to announce the full cast for the upcoming New York premiere of Distracted, by Lisa Loomer, directed by Mark Brokaw. Distracted will begin previews on Saturday, February 7th and open officially on Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street).

John Goodman & David Strathairn Join WAITING FOR GODOT Cast
by Robert Diamond - Dec 15, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is proud to announce John Goodman (Pozzo) and David Strathairn (Lucky) will join Bill Irwin (Vladimir) and Nathan Lane (Estragon) in a new Broadway production of Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett and directed by Tony? award winner Anthony Page.

Photo Flash: Reprise's I LOVE MY WIFE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 3, 2008


The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues with 'I Love My Wife' with book and lyrics by Michael Stewart and music by Cy Coleman, December 2 to 14 at the Brentwood Theatre. Lea Thompson and Patrick Cassidy join Vicki Lewis and Jason Alexander. 'I Love My Wife' will be directed by Larry Moss with choreography by Lee Martino and music direction by Michael Skloff.

Reprise Theatre Company to Present I LOVE MY WIFE With Thompson, Cassidy, Alexander and More
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2008


The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues with 'I Love My Wife' with book and lyrics by Michael Stewart and music by Cy Coleman, December 2 to 14 at the Brentwood Theatre.

WHERE ELEPHANTS WEEP to Have World Premiere in Cambodia 11/28
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2008


Cambodia's first-ever modern music theater work, Where Elephants Weep, will have its official world premiere in Phnom Penh, Cambodia this November, it was announced by John Burt, the show's Executive Producer.

Parker, Cerveris, Sparks & Stormare to Star in HEDDA GABLER; Begins Jan. 09
by Robert Diamond - Nov 12, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has announced that Tony® award winner Mary-Louise Parker (Hedda Gabler), Tony® award winner Michael Cerveris (Jorgen Tesman), Paul Sparks (Ejlert Lovborg) and Peter Stormare (Judge Brack) in a new Broadway production of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen. The production features a new adaptation by Christopher Shinn and will be directed by Ian Rickson.

'Patti LuPone at Les Mouches' Released 11/11
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2008


The year was 1980, and Patti LuPone was starring as 'Evita' on Broadway. She was en route to winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, and cementing her status as a Broadway star. But there was another Patti LuPone performance taking place -- one that only a comparative handful of people were aware of: Every Saturday night at midnight, for 27 weeks, after performing one of the most demanding roles ever, she made her way to Les Mouches - a legendary nightclub in New York City, to perform a solo concert...This was a one-woman tour de force that -- until now -- only the lucky few who were on hand knew about.

Photo Coverage: 'TalkBack Tuesdays' at CHICAGO with William Ivey Long
by Peter James Zielinski - Nov 1, 2008


Designed to provide theatergoers with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of Chicago, the latest 'Talkback Tuesdays' offering took place on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. It featured a post-show conversation with five-time Tony Award-winning costume designer William Ivey Long.

Cerveris and Sparks Join Parker in Roundabout's HEDDA GABLER
by Eddie Varley - Oct 28, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is proud to announce Tony® award winner Michael Cerveris (Jorgen Tesman) & Paul Sparks (Ejlert Lovborg) will join previously announced Tony® award winner Mary-Louise Parker (Hedda Gabler) in a new Broadway production of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen. The production features a new adaptation by Christopher Shinn and will be directed by Ian Rickson. Hedda Gabler will begin previews on Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 and open officially on Sunday, January 25th, 2009 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street). This will be a limited engagement.

WHERE ELEPHANTS WEEP to Have World Premiere in Cambodia 11/28
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 28, 2008


Cambodia's first-ever modern music theater work, Where Elephants Weep, will have its official world premiere in Phnom Penh, Cambodia this November, it was announced by John Burt, the show's Executive Producer.

Reprise Theatre Company to Present I LOVE MY WIFE With Thompson, Cassidy, Alexander and More
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 24, 2008


The 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company season continues with 'I Love My Wife' with book and lyrics by Michael Stewart and music by Cy Coleman, December 2 to 14 at the Brentwood Theatre.

WAITING FOR GODOT With Lane and Irwin To Open at Roundabout Theatre 4/30
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 16, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced Tony award winners Bill Irwin as 'Vladimir' and Nathan Lane as 'Estragon' in a new Broadway production of Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett and directed by Tony award winner Anthony Page.

Cassidy Replaces Weber & Thompson Joins Reprise's 'I Love My Wife'
by Robert Diamond - Sep 2, 2008


Lea Thompson and Patrick Cassidy join Vicki Lewis and Jason Alexander.

Rare LuPone Cabaret Recordings From 1980 To Be Released 11/11
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 14, 2008


The year was 1980, and Patti LuPone was starring as 'Evita' on Broadway. She was en route to winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, and cementing her status as a Broadway star. But there was another Patti LuPone performance taking place -- one that only a comparative handful of people were aware of: Every Saturday night at midnight, for 27 weeks, after performing one of the most demanding roles ever, she made her way to Les Mouches - a legendary nightclub in New York City, to perform a solo concert...This was a one-woman tour de force that -- until now -- only the lucky few who were on hand knew about.

Mary-Louise Parker to Star in Roundabout's Hedda Gabler in '09
by Eddie Varley - Aug 11, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announced today that Tony® award winner Mary-Louise Parker will star in a new Broadway production of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen. The production features a new adaptation by Christopher Shinn and will be directed by Ian Rickson. Hedda Gabler will begin previews on Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 and open officially on Sunday, January 25th, 2009 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street). This will be a limited engagement.

Barrington Presents 'The Violet Hour'
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2008


Barrington Stage Company, under the artistic leadership of Julianne Boyd, presents the Berkshire-area premiere of The Violet Hour, an imaginative and thought-provoking play about love, time and fate, by award-winning playwright Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out).

Cynthia Nixon Headlines Cast of Roundabout's 'Distracted'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announced New York premiere of Lisa Loomer's Distracted, directed by Mark Brokaw with Cynthia Nixon as 'Mama.' Distracted will begin performances in February 2009 at the Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street). This will be a limited engagement.

Roundabout Launches Seat-Naming Campaign at Studio 54
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2008


Roundabout Theatre Company's Artistic Director Todd Haimes is proud to announce the launch of a seat naming initiative to support the $32 million capital campaign - Building Partnerships for Artistic Excellence: A Campaign for Roundabout Theatre Company.

Full Casting Announced for 'Lone Star Love'
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2007


LONE STAR LOVE, a new musical comedy starring Academy Award nominee Randy Quaid in his Broadway debut as Colonel John Falstaff, has announced full casting as it begins rehearsals this week for its Seattle engagement at The 5th Avenue Theatre, September 8 - 30. LONE STAR LOVE will open on Broadway on Monday, December 3 at New York's Belasco Theatre; previews will begin Thursday, November 1.

Bway Cabaret Fest Stars Skinner, Ripley, Cox, Etc. in Oct.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2006


A concert reuniting Tony Award-nominated Side Show stars Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner will be among the highlights of the second annual Broadway Cabaret Festival, which will take place from October 20th through 22nd at Town Hall

Hugh Jackman to Star in a Play for Sydney Theatre Company?
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2006


International superstar Hugh Jackman--currently touring his native Australia in The Boy from Oz--may soon be performing with the famed Sydney Theatre Company--in a straight play

Bway Cabaret Fest to Star Skinner, Ripley, Gallagher, Etc.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2006


A concert reuniting Tony Award-nominated Side Show stars Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner will be among the highlights of the second annual Broadway Cabaret Festival, which will take place from October 20th through 22nd at Town Hall

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

Other Productions of Pal Joey

1940   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1952   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1954   West End London Production
West End
1959   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1961   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1963   Broadway City Center Revival
Broadway
1976   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1980   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1980   London Fringe London Revival
London Fringe
1995   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2002   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
2008   Broadway Roundabout Revival
Broadway
2023   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert Revival Production
Off-Broadway
2023   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway

Pal Joey - 1998 New York Awards and Nominations

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2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Martha Plimpton

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