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TV: Complete Look at Encores! PIPE DREAM in Rehearsal
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 21, 2012


Rodgers and Hammerstein's Pipe Dream, the second Encores! production of the 2011-12 season, is now in rehearsal and will run from March 28 - April 1 at New York City Center. Pipe Dream is being directed by Marc Bruni with music direction by Rob Berman and choreography by Kelli Barclay. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the press rehearsal today and we bring you interviews with the cast and creative team and full coverage of the rehearsal below!

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Encores! PIPE DREAM
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 21, 2012


Rodgers and Hammerstein's Pipe Dream, the second Encores! production of the 2011-12 season, will run March 28 - April 1 at City Center, with Will Chase, Laura Osnes, Leslie Uggams, Stephen Wallem and Tom Wopat. Pipe Dream will be directed by Marc Bruni with music direction by Rob Berman and choreography by Kelli Barclay. It will play for seven performances at New York City Center, West 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the cast below!

TV: Encores! PIPE DREAM in Rehearsal - Laura Osnes, Will Chase & More!
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 21, 2012


Rodgers and Hammerstein's Pipe Dream, the second Encores! production of the 2011-12 season, is now in rehearsal and will run from March 28 - April 1 at New York City Center. Pipe Dream is being directed by Marc Bruni with music direction by Rob Berman and choreography by Kelli Barclay. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the press rehearsal today and below BroadwayWorld brings you a first look!

Full Cast Announced for Encores! PIPE DREAM
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 13, 2012


Casting is complete for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Pipe Dream, the second Encores! production of the 2011-12 season, running March 28 - April 1. Pipe Dream will be directed by Marc Bruni with music direction by Rob Berman and choreography by Kelli Barclay. It will play for seven performances at New York City Center, West 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues.

Eric Ankrim, Alexandra Zorn Lead OKLAHOMA! At 5th Avenue Theatre Thru 3.4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2012


The 5th Avenue Theatre brings the wide open plains to Seattle with a reimagining of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!

Leslie Uggams Joins Cast of Encores! PIPE DREAM
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 16, 2012


Tony Award-winner Leslie Uggams has joined the cast of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Pipe Dream, to be presented by New York City Center Encores! series, March 28 - April 1. Ms. Uggams will play Fauna, the proprietress of the Bear Flag Cafe, the local brothel.

Tom Wopat and Will Chase Join Laura Osnes in Encores! PIPE DREAM!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 9, 2012


Tom Wopat and Will Chase have joined the previously announced Laura Osnes in the New York City Center Encores! production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Pipe Dream, running March 28 - April 1. Pipe Dream will be directed by Marc Bruni with music direction by Rob Berman and choreography by Kelli Barclay, and will play for seven performances at New York City Center, West 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues.

Eric Ankrim, Alexandra Zorn Lead OKLAHOMA! At 5th Avenue Theatre 2.3-3.4
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2012


The 5th Avenue Theatre is bringing the wide open plains to Seattle this February with a reimagining of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!

Laura Osnes to Star in PIPE DREAM at City Center Encores! March 28-April 1
by Robert Diamond - Jan 14, 2012


Laura Osnes has been cast as Suzy in the New York City Center Encores! production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Pipe Dream running March 28 - April 1. Pipe Dream will be directed by Marc Bruni with music direction by Rob Berman and choreography by Kelli Barclay, and will play for seven performances at New York City Center, West 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. The Encores! presentation marks the first time the musical will be seen on the New York stage since the original production closed in June 1956.

Eric Ankrim, Alexandra Zorn Lead OKLAHOMA! At 5th Avenue Theatre 2.3-3.4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 13, 2012


The 5th Avenue Theatre is bringing the wide open plains to Seattle this February with a reimagining of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!

Kendra Kassebaum, Jennifer Paz to Lead 5th Avenue's CINDERELLA; Full Cast Announced!
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 28, 2011


An all-star cast of Seattle celebrities will waltz onto the stage of The 5th Avenue Theatre in a holiday ball audiences will never forget: Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella. Under the direction of Seattle's own Brandon Ivie, this enchanting fairy tale features Jennifer Paz of Miss Saigon as Cinderella and Wicked star Kendra Kassebaum as the Fairy Godmother, as well as local luminaries Suzanne Bouchard, Nick Garrison, Sarah Rudinoff, Brandon O'Neill, Cynthia Jones, Allen Fitzpatrick, and Greg McCormick Allen.

New York City Center Announces 2011-12 Season, Kicks Off 10/25
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2011


New York City Center will reopen following a historic renovation and modernization with a star-studded gala on October 25.

James Lapine, Marc Bruni, John Rando to Direct Encores! at City Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 16, 2011


Jack Viertel, Artistic Director of New York City Center's Encores! series, today announced the final two directors for the 2012 Encores! season.

James Lapine, Marc Bruni, John Rando to Direct Encores! at City Center
by Robert Diamond - Sep 16, 2011


Jack Viertel, Artistic Director of New York City Center's Encores! series, today announced the final two directors for the 2012 Encores! season. As previously announced, James Lapine will direct the first Encores! show of the season, Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, opening on February 8, 2012. Marc Bruni will direct Rodgers and Hammerstein's rarely seen Pipe Dream, opening on March 28¸ and John Rando will direct Jule Styne and Leo Robin's Gentlemen Prefer Blondes opening on May 9. Music Director Rob Berman will conduct all three musicals. This year, the number of performances has been expanded: Pipe Dream and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes will play for seven performances each, and Merrily We Roll Along, extended for a two-week run, will play for 15 performances.

NY City Center Features Encores! MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES, Victoria Clark & More in 2011-2012; Season Announced!
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 8, 2011


New York City Center will reopen following a historic renovation and modernization with a star-studded gala on October 25. The event will kick off a celebratory season of new and expanded programming, festivals, exhibits, a special commission, and performances by world-class dance and theater companies. The renovation, designed by Ennead Architects, LLP (formerly Polshek Partnership), has transformed the landmark building into a contemporary cultural center complete with modern amenities and enhanced historic details, from the mezzanine lobby's painted ceiling and murals to the auditorium's arabesque dome. City Center is located on 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues.

Encores! 2012 to Feature MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, PIPE DREAM & GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES
by Robert Diamond - May 23, 2011


New York City Center's 19th Encores! season will open in City Center's newly restored and renovated theater on February 8, 2012 with Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, and will continue with Rodgers and Hammerstein's rarely seen Pipe Dream on March 28¸ followed by Jule Styne and Leo Robin's Gentlemen Prefer Blondes on May 9. For the first time, each musical will play for seven performances.

Reprise Theatre Company Presents Richard Rodgers Celebration 10/2-11/2; Porter, Gaynor, Bean And More To Star
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2009


Reprise Theatre Company will present a month-long Richard Rodgers Celebration October 2-November 2 in a variety of venues across Los Angeles. The series of concerts, symposiums, staged readings, screenings and cabarets will explore the diversity and scope of the work of one of the most important figures in the American Musical.

Reprise Theatre Company Presents Richard Rodgers Celebration 10/2-11/2; Porter, Gaynor, Bean And More To Star
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2009


Reprise Theatre Company will present a month-long Richard Rodgers Celebration October 2-November 2 in a variety of venues across Los Angeles. The series of concerts, symposiums, staged readings, screenings and cabarets will explore the diversity and scope of the work of one of the most important figures in the American Musical.

Prince, Alexander, Hilty, Weber, Lewis Nixon and Ballard Among Starry Roster for Reprise's Richard Rodgers Celebration Events
by Eddie Varley - Oct 6, 2009


Reprise Theatre Company will present a month-long Richard Rodgers Celebration October 2-November 2 in a variety of venues across Los Angeles. The roster of talent involved continues to grow.

David Henry Hwang, Jose Llana, Jennifer Paz Featured In GETTING TO KNOW YOU: RODGERS AND ASIA on 10/5
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2009


‘Getting to Know You: Rodgers & Asia' - a symposium exploring the successes and controversies in Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals -- 'The King and I,' 'South Pacific,' and 'Flower Drum Song,' will be presented October 5 at David Henry Hwang Theater. The event will include musical performances by Jose Llana and Jennifer Paz. The symposium, presented by Reprise Theatre Company in association with East West Players, will be moderated by playwright David Henry Hwang. The symposium, presented by Reprise Theatre Company in association with East West Players, will be moderated by playwright David Henry Hwang.

David Henry Hwang, Jose Llana, Jennifer Paz Featured In GETTING TO KNOW YOU: RODGERS AND ASIA on 10/5
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2009


‘Getting to Know You: Rodgers & Asia' - a symposium exploring the successes and controversies in Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals -- 'The King and I,' 'South Pacific,' and 'Flower Drum Song,' will be presented October 5 at David Henry Hwang Theater. The event will include musical performances by Jose Llana and Jennifer Paz. The symposium, presented by Reprise Theatre Company in association with East West Players, will be moderated by playwright David Henry Hwang. The symposium, presented by Reprise Theatre Company in association with East West Players, will be moderated by playwright David Henry Hwang.

David Henry Hwang, Jose Llana, Jennifer Paz Featured In GETTING TO KNOW YOU: RODGERS AND ASIA on 10/5
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2009


‘Getting to Know You: Rodgers & Asia' - a symposium exploring the successes and controversies in Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals -- 'The King and I,' 'South Pacific,' and 'Flower Drum Song,' will be presented October 5 at David Henry Hwang Theater. The event will include musical performances by Jose Llana and Jennifer Paz. The symposium, presented by Reprise Theatre Company in association with East West Players, will be moderated by playwright David Henry Hwang. The symposium, presented by Reprise Theatre Company in association with East West Players, will be moderated by playwright David Henry Hwang.

THE BIG PICTURE Pays Tribute To Rodgers & Hammerstein 9/6 At The Hollywood Bowl
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2009


The Big Picture, one of the Hollywood Bowl's most popular annual programs, pays tribute this year to the extraordinary legacy of Rodgers & Hammerstein on Sunday, September 6, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.

THE BIG PICTURE Pays Tribute To Rodgers & Hammerstein 9/6 At The Hollywood Bowl
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 26, 2009


The Big Picture, one of the Hollywood Bowl's most popular annual programs, pays tribute this year to the extraordinary legacy of Rodgers & Hammerstein on Sunday, September 6, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.

Reprise Theatre Company Presents Richard Rodgers Celebration 10/2-11/2; Porter, Gaynor, Bean And More To Star
by Charlie Piane - Jul 16, 2009


Reprise Theatre Company will present a month-long Richard Rodgers Celebration October 2-November 2 in a variety of venues across Los Angeles. The series of concerts, symposiums, staged readings, screenings and cabarets will explore the diversity and scope of the work of one of the most important figures in the American Musical.

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Pipe Dream - 1955 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1956 Tony Awards Best Choreography Boris Runanin
1956 Tony Awards Best Conductor and Musical Director Salvatore Dell'Isola
1956 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Alvin Colt
1956 Tony Awards Best Direction Harold Clurman
1956 Tony Awards Best Musical Richard Rodgers
1956 Tony Awards Best Musical Oscar Hammerstein II
1956 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical William Johnson
1956 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Mike Kellin
1956 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Judy Tyler

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