Plain and Fancy 1955 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: January 27, 1955

Plain and Fancy - 1955 - Broadway History , Info & More

Winter Garden Theatre (Broadway)
1634 Broadway New York, NY 10019

Plain and Fancy features music by Albert Hague, lyrics by Arnold B. Horwitt, and a book by Stein and Will Glickman. It opened at the Mark Hellinger Theatre on Jan. 27th, 1955 for a run of 461 performances.

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Round Barn Theatre Presents PLAIN AND FANCY, 42ND STREET in 2010 Season
by Abigail Arnold - Jul 13, 2010


The Round Barn Theatre at Amish Acres, Nappanee, Indiana is currently presenting the musical PLAIN AND FANCY (through October 16) and will soon open 42ND STREET, which will run July 20 through August 29.

Photo Coverage: CELEBRATING BEA ARTHUR Memorial Arrivals
by Eddie Varley - Sep 16, 2009


On Monday, September 14, 2009, Five-time Tony Award winner Angela Lansbury hosted a memorial for friends and family of Tony and Emmy Award-winning entertainment icon Beatrice Arthur at Broadway's Majestic Theatre (247 W. 44th St.).

STAGE TRIBUTE: Angela Lansbury and Bea Arthur Sing 'Bosom Buddies'
by Robert Diamond - Sep 14, 2009


On Monday, September 14, 2009, Five-time Tony Award winner Angela Lansbury hosted a memorial for friends and family of Tony and Emmy Award-winning entertainment icon Beatrice Arthur at Broadway's Majestic Theatre (247 W. 44th St.). One of the highlights of the touching, humorous, tender and emotional afternoon was the video played of Angela and Bea singing 'Bosum Buddies' from MAME when the two reunited to sing it at the Tony Awards.

Angela Lansbury To Host 'CELEBRATING BEA ARTHUR' Memorial Service 9/14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2009


On Monday, September 14, 2009, Five-time Tony Award winner Angela Lansbury will host a memorial for friends and family of Tony and Emmy Award-winning entertainment icon Beatrice Arthur at Broadway's Majestic Theatre (247 W. 44th St.).

Angela Lansbury To Host 'CELEBRATING BEA ARTHUR' Memorial Service 9/14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2009


On Monday, September 14, 2009, Five-time Tony Award winner Angela Lansbury will host a memorial for friends and family of Tony and Emmy Award-winning entertainment icon Beatrice Arthur at Broadway's Majestic Theatre (247 W. 44th St.).

Bea Arthur Memorial Set for September 14 at Broadway's Majestic Theater
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2009


The date for Bea Arthur?s memorial has finally been set. The show will take place at the Majestic Theater in New York on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 1pm. The afternoon will be hosted by Bea?s Bosom Buddy, Angela Lansbury who will be joined by Bea?s close friends, both professional and personal, as well as family.

Angela Lansbury To Host 'CELEBRATING BEA ARTHUR' Memorial Service 9/14
by Eddie Varley - Sep 11, 2009


On Monday, September 14, 2009, Five-time Tony Award winner Angela Lansbury will host a memorial for friends and family of Tony and Emmy Award-winning entertainment icon Beatrice Arthur at Broadway's Majestic Theatre (247 W. 44th St.).

Angela Lansbury To Host 'CELEBRATING BEA ARTHUR' Memorial Service 9/14
by Eddie Varley - Sep 1, 2009


On Monday, September 14, 2009, Five-time Tony Award winner Angela Lansbury will host a memorial for friends and family of Tony and Emmy Award-winning entertainment icon Beatrice Arthur at Broadway's Majestic Theatre (247 W. 44th St.).

Bea Arthur Memorial Set for September 14 at Broadway's Majestic Theater
by Robert Diamond - Jun 6, 2009


The date for Bea Arthur?s memorial has finally been set. The show will take place at the Majestic Theater in New York on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 1pm. The afternoon will be hosted by Bea?s Bosom Buddy, Angela Lansbury who will be joined by Bea?s close friends, both professional and personal, as well as family.

Broadway to Dim Lights Tonight for Bea Arthur
by Robert Diamond - Apr 28, 2009


The Broadway community mourns the loss of Bea Arthur, who died on Saturday at age 86. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in her memory on Tuesday, April 28th, at exactly 8:00pm for one minute.

MTC Renames Biltmore Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2008


The Tony Awardâ-winning Manhattan Theatre Club (Peter J. Solomon, Chairman of the Board; Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer) today announced it will rename its Broadway house, the landmarked Biltmore Theatre, the 'Samuel J. Friedman Theatre' in recognition of the pioneering Broadway publicist.

Theatre Hall of Fame 2008 Inductees: Fierstein, Cullum, O'Brien, Shaffer
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2008


Theater Hall of Fame 2008 inductees have been announced as follows: Harvey Fierstein, John Cullum, Jack O'Brien, Dana Ivey, Joseph Stein, Lois Smith, Peter Shaffer, and Mel Gussow

Photo Coverage: Theatre World Awards
by Walter McBride - Jun 6, 2007


This year's Theatre World Awards, celebrating outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway debut performances during the 2006-2007 theatrical season, was held at New World Stages on Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Cook, Cerveris, Ehle Among Theatre World Award Presenters
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2007


The Theatre World Awards for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut performances during the 2006-2007 theatrical season will be presented by a number of former Theatre World Award-winners.

Plain and Fancy by 42nd Street Moon, March 15 - April 1
by Eugene Lovendusky - Mar 14, 2007


42nd Street Moon presents a staged concert reading of the rarely performed, 'Plain and Fancy,' with performances beginning March 15 through April 1 at the Eureka Theatre.

York's Plain and Fancy, with Anderson, Etc., Begins 10/27
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2006


Tomorrow, October 27th, The York Theatre Company will begin performances for Plain and Fancy, the third and final show in its 'Musicals in Mufti' series -- the York's acclaimed series of musical theatre gems in staged concert performances

Anderson, Huffman, Rae, Etc. Set for York's Plain and Fancy
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2006


The York Theatre Company has announced casting for Plain and Fancy, running as part of the 'Musicals in Mufti' series from October 27th through 29th

Take Me Along, Carmelina, Plain & Fancy Are Mufti Musicals
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2006


The York Theatre Company will present Take Me Along, Carmelina and Plain and Fancy as part of its 2006-2007 Musicals in Mufti season

Skinner to Direct Broadway Musicals of 1955, Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2005


Cast includes Dee Hoty, Patti Cohenour, Liz Larsen, Sal Viviano, Justin Bohon, Raymond Jaramillo McLeod, Connie Pachl, and Shannon Lewis.

Plain and Fancy FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Plain and Fancy have there been?
Plain and Fancy has had 5 productions including Broadway which opened in 1955, Broadway which opened in 1955, West End which opened in 1956, Off-Off-Broadway which opened in 1980 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2006.
What awards has Plain and Fancy been nominated for?
Plain and Fancy has been nominated for several awards. Shirl Conway, Barbara Cook, and David Daniels were all nominated for Performance at the Theatre World Awards.
What awards has Plain and Fancy won?
Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Shirl Conway Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Barbara Cook and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for David Daniels.

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