Promises, Promises 1968 - Articles Page 10

Opened: December 1, 1968
Closing: January 01, 1972

Promises, Promises - 1968 - Broadway History , Info & More

Shubert Theatre (Broadway)
225 West 44th St. New York, NY

Based on the film The Apartment by Billy Wilder and I. A. L. Diamond

Promises, Promises is a musical based on the 1960 film The Apartment. The music is by Burt Bacharach, lyrics by Hal David, and book by Neil Simon. Musical numbers for the original Broadway production were choreographed by Michael Bennett.

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San Francisco Playhouse Adds PROMISES, PROMISES to 2014-15 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2014


San Francisco Playhouse has finalized their 12th season with the announcement of their holiday show, a revival of the 1968 Broadway hit Promises, Promises.

Betty Buckley, Hallie Foote, Annalee Jefferies and Veanne Cox to Lead the Cast of THE OLD FRIENDS at Houston's Alley Theatre, 8/15-9/7
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2014


The 'Alley Theatre @ UH' season begins with Betty Buckley, Hallie Foote, Annalee Jefferies and Veanne Cox in award-winning Texas playwright Horton Foote's The Old Friends, a Southwestern premiere.

From Sea to Shining Sea- Where to Find the Brightest Stars at Regional Theaters This Summer!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jul 15, 2014


New York City is the place where stars flock to take their turns on the grandest stages in the world. Throughout the past year, Broadway has welcomed such film and television stars as Daniel Radcliffe, Patrick Stewart, Bryan Cranston, Debra Messing and Ian McKellen, as well as a slew of celebrated Broadway favorites such as Sutton Foster, Audra McDonald, Neil Patrick Harris and many more. The Great White Way isn't the only place for stars to shine on stage though. During the summer months, many cherished performers travel to regional theatres around the country to share their extraordinary talents with the rest of America. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a roundup of this summer's starriest productions at a theatre near you!

Audra Isadora, Penny & Sparrow, Gordon Voidwell and More to Rock Summer 2014 Season at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2014


Rock your face off at Joe's Pub at the Public this summer. Scroll down for this year's lineup!

Christopher Plummer to Star in New Thriller REMEMBER
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 30, 2014


Variety reports that theater veteran Christopher Plummer has joined the cast of Atom Egoyan's upcoming thriller REMEMBER.

Jonathan Tunick Recipient of Signature Theatre's Sondheim Award
by Charles Shubow - Apr 13, 2014


Famed orchestrator honored at fund-raiser at the Embassy of Italy.

Heidi Blickenstaff, Pamela Myers & Ron Raines Set for Signature Theatre's Sondheim Gala Honoring Jonathan Tunick, 4/7
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 4, 2014


On April 7, 2014, Broadway stars Heidi Blickenstaff, Pamela Myers, and Ron Raines will perform alongside an 18-piece orchestra as Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre honors renowned orchestrator and longtime Stephen Sondheim collaborator, Jonathan Tunick.

Broadway's Ryan Silverman & Nikki Renee Daniels Join Detroit Symphony in Salute to Mad Men Era Program
by Anton Anderssen - Mar 15, 2014


Broadway stars Ryan Silverman and Nikki Renee Daniels joined the Detroit Symphony Orchestra on Friday in its most recent pops program, 'The Cocktail Hour: Music of the Mad Men Era.' The program was created and conducted by Maestro Steven Reineke, Music Director of the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall, and Principal Pops Conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Performances run through March 16.

Robert Morse & Rick McKay to Be Honored at Special Preview of BROADWAY: BEYOND THE GOLDEN AGE
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 13, 2014


The Palm Beach International Film Festival (PBIFF) announced its highly anticipated film line-up for the 19th edition, April 3 - 10, 2014, featuring 14 World Premieres, 8 North American and 8 U.S. Premieres. PBIFF (www.pbifilmfest.org) will present features, documentaries and short films from the U.S. and around the world, including Brazil, Venezuela, France, England, Israel, Hong Kong, Japan, India, New Zealand, Austria, the Philippines, Croatia, Australia, Canada, Germany and South Korea, to name just a few, and will play host to filmmakers, producers and actors to represent and discuss their films.

THE PRODUCERS, THE KING AND I, LUCKY STIFF and More Set for Arizona Broadway Theatre's 10 Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2014


Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) today announced its big, bold and all Broadway 10th Anniversary Season lineup to a packed house of invited donors and season subscribers. The eight full-scale productions will appear on the ABT Mainstage for the 2014-2015 season October 2014 through September 2015.

Pharrell Williams Headlines NBA All-Star Weekend Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2014


The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced that Oscar-nominated musician Pharrell Williams, coming off of his multi-Grammy Award-winning night, will headline the 'Entertainment Series presented by Sean John at Macy's' during the 63rd NBA All-Star Game tonight, Feb. 16, at New Orleans Arena. The game will air live at 8 p.m. ET on TNT, ESPN Radio, and in 215 countries and territories in more than 47 languages. Recently added performers will include Jason Derulo, Aloe Blacc and Mack Wilds.

Pharrell Williams to Headline NBA All-Star Weekend; Full Performance Line-Up Announced
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 10, 2014


The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced that Oscar-nominated musician Pharrell Williams, coming off of his multi-Grammy Award-winning night, will headline the 'Entertainment Series presented by Sean John at Macy's' during the 63rd NBA All-Star Game

Tony Nominee Martha Plimpton Joins Cast of OTHER DESERT CITIES at The Old Vic, Posner Will Direct
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 5, 2014


The full cast is announced for the UK premiere of Jon Robin Baitz's acclaimed play, Other Desert Cities, opening at The Old Vic on Monday 24 March with previews from Thursday 13 March. Directed by Lindsay Posner, the new production will star Sinead Cusack, Peter Egan, Clare Higgins, Daniel Lapaine and Martha Plimpton.

Reelz Premieres THE CAPONES Reality Series Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jan 28, 2014


ReelzChannel previously announced the premiere for The Capones is tonight, January 28, 2014 with two episodes airing back to back starting at 10pm ET/PT. After the premiere week, viewers will see one new episode of The Capones each week on Tuesdays at 10pm ET/ PT.

ReelzChannel Premieres HOLLYWOOD HILLBILLIES Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jan 21, 2014


ReelzChannel today announced premiere dates for the lost season of Steven Seagal Lawman and the network's original reality sitcom Hollywood Hillbillies. Steven Seagal Lawman premiered on January 2, 2014 at 10pm ET/ 7pm PT and Hollywood Hillbillies will premiere tonight, January 21, 2014 at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT.

ReelzChannel to Premiere Lost Season of STEVEN SEAGAL LAWMAN, 1/21
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 5, 2013


ReelzChannel today announced premiere dates for the lost season of Steven Seagal Lawman and the network's original reality sitcom Hollywood Hillbillies. Steven Seagal Lawman will premiere Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 10pm ET/ 7pm PT and Hollywood Hillbillies will premiere Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT.

Bill Curtis to Host REELZCHANNEL's JFK: INSIDE THE EVIDENCE, Premiering Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2013


REELZCHANNEL today announced JFK: Inside the Evidence will premiere Today, November 4 at 10pm ET/ 7pm PT.

ReelzChannel Debuts Documentary JFK: THE SMOKING GUN Tonight
by TV News Desk - Nov 3, 2013


ReelzChannel announced JFK: The Smoking Gun will make its U.S. premiere tonight, November 3 at 8pm ET/ 7pm PT.

Bill Curtis to Host REELZCHANNEL's JFK: INSIDE THE EVIDENCE, Premiering 11/4
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 31, 2013


REELZCHANNEL today announced JFK: Inside the Evidence will premiere Monday, November 4 at 10pm ET/ 7pm PT.

Reelz Announces Interactive Website for JFK: THE SMOKING GUN
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 28, 2013


ReelzChannel today announced the launch of an interactive companion website for JFK: The Smoking Gun accessible through www.reelz.com and directly at www.jfkthesmokinggun.com which provides a visually organized connection to the facts and evidence behind the two-hour documentary.

ReelzChannel Announces Output Deal with Asylum Entertainment
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 23, 2013


ReelzChannel today announced that it has signed an output deal with Asylum Entertainment to produce 50 hours of unscripted programming for the network in 2014.

TUTS to Present Hilarious Holiday Treat ELF - THE MUSICAL, 12/6-22
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2013


Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) welcomes the whole family to enjoy the new holiday classic Elf - The Musical, based on the movie starring Will Ferrell. This instant favorite promises fun for the young and young-at-heart and proves that the holiday spirit comes in all sizes. The show runs Dec. 6 - 22 at Hobby Center's Sarofim Hall.

Reelz to Premiere THE CAPONES Reality Series 1/28
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 15, 2013


ReelzChannel today announced the new premiere date for The Capones is Tuesday, January 28, 2014 with two episodes airing back to back starting at 10pm ET/PT. After the premiere week, viewers will see one new episode of The Capones each week on Tuesdays at 10pm ET/ PT.

ReelzChannel to Premiere Documentary JFK: THE SMOKING GUN 11/3
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 7, 2013


ReelzChannel today announced JFK: The Smoking Gun will make its U.S. premiere Sunday, November 3 at 8pm ET/ 7pm PT.

Film Society of Lincoln Center Announces Line Up for Jean-Luc Godard Retrospective
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 18, 2013


The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today the full schedule and complete lineup for the upcoming film series, Jean-Luc Godard - The Spirit of the Forms.

Other Productions of Promises, Promises

1968   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1969   West End London Production
West End
1970   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1997   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2010   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2017   West End Off-West End Revival
West End
2018   Off-Broadway Transport Group Concert Production
Off-Broadway

Promises, Promises - 1968 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1969 Theatre World Awards Performance Marian Mercer
1969 Theatre World Awards Performance Jill O'Hara
1969 Tony Awards Best Choreography Michael Bennett
1969 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Robert Moore
1969 Tony Awards Best Musical Promises, Promises
1969 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Jerry Orbach
1969 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical A. Larry Haines
1969 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Edward Winter
1969 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Marian Mercer
1969 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Jill O'Hara

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