Promises, Promises 1968 - Articles Page 2

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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Yes Announce 'The Classic Tales of Yes' Tour 2024
by Michael Major - May 9, 2023


YES are delighted to include the Royal Albert Hall among their 2024 UK tour dates having first played this prestige venue in 1968 and many times since through their illustrious career. Tickets for the Royal Albert Hall show (Tuesday 4 June 2024) and Bristol Beacon (Friday 31 May 2024) go on sale on at 12noon on Friday 12th May 2023.

Theatre Arlington Presents ON GOLDEN POND
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2023


Theatre Arlington is thrilled to open the third installment in our 50th Anniversary season, On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson. This classic play follows an elderly couple spending their summer at their lake house, where they reconnect with their estranged daughter. The story is a heartfelt meditation on the complications of aging, family, and forgiveness.

Previews: JAKARTA PLAYERS to Dissect Childhood Trauma in Rajiv Joseph's GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 3, 2023


After three years of hiatus due to the pandemic, Jakarta Players Community Theatre is thrilled to present Gruesome Playground Injuries by Rajiv Joseph. Over the course of 30 years, the lives of two person intersect at the most bizarre intervals, leading these childhood friends to compare scars and the physical calamities that keep drawing them together. Gruesome Playground Injuries will be performed four times over the course of three days.

Passim Launches The Folk Collective, A Cohort of Musicians Creating, Curating and Defining Folk Music 
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2023


Passim has launched The Folk Collective, a group of artists, musicians, and cultural thought leaders from the greater Boston area dedicated to exchanging ideas and developing projects to expand and diversify the musical and cultural offerings at the non-profit organization. 

On Site Opera To Present Puccini and Adami's IL TABRRO Aboard The Lightship Ambrose
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2023


On Site Opera, New York's pioneering opera company rooted in site-specific storytelling and the immersive experience, in partnership with the South Street Seaport Museum, brings drama and tragedy to Pier 16 on and around the historic lightship Ambrose with Puccini and Adami's Il tabarro (The Cloak), May 14-17.

Feature: THE 50 GREATEST SONGS BY BURT BACHARACH
by Peter Nason - Feb 12, 2023


Reviewer Peter Nason ranks his choices for Burt Bacharach's top 50 tunes.

Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2023


The full cast and creative team has been announced for the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK. Plus, check out a new trailer of the cast in action!

Blank Theatre Company Announces 2023 Season and New Company Members
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2023


Blank Theatre Company announces their 2023 season featuring two full-length productions and one cabaret and new additions to the company.

Video: Dolls Recreate The Iconic 'Turkey Lurkey Time' From PROMISES, PROMISES
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2022


Animation artist Warren Wright has returned with his latest dollcentric tribute to Broadway! This time he's recreating the iconic number 'Turkey Lurkey Time' from the musical Promises, Promises as performed on the 1969 Tony Awards!

Review: PROMISES, PROMISES at Lonny Chapman Theatre
by Cary Ginell - Dec 12, 2022


What did our critic think of PROMISES, PROMISES at Lonny Chapman Theatre? Excellent leads and good singing highlight this attractive show.

Photos: First Look At PROMISES, PROMISES At The Group Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2022


The Group Rep presents the musical comedy PROMISES, PROMISES based on the 1960 film The Apartment written by Billy Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond.

Poll Results: Is 'Turkey Lurkey Time' a Thanksgiving or Christmas Song?
by BWW Polls - Nov 23, 2022


We asked our readers if they think 'Turkey Lurkey Time' is a Thanksgiving song or a Christmas song, and the results are in!

BWW Poll: Is 'Turkey Lurkey Time' A Thanksgiving Song or Christmas Song?
by Social Watch - Nov 23, 2022


Thanksgiving is here and it's 'Turkey Lurkey' time! ... right?

THE GATES OF JUSTICE, Brubeck's Epic Cantata Of Black-Jewish Healing, Gets Rare 3-Day Spotlight By UCLA
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2022


The newly opened Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience at The UCLA Herb Alpert  School of Music announces the launch of MUSIC AND JUSTICE, a series of concerts and dialogue bringing artists and academics together to deep-dive into race and social justice issues in the modern world. 

Review: THE LOOK OF LOVE at Eisenhower Theater
by Mary Lincer - Oct 29, 2022


What did our critic think of THE LOOK OF LOVE at Eisenhower Theater?

Horror Comes To Big Screen At Storyhouse This Halloween
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2022


Storyhouse is presenting a special season of chilling cult classics and horror favourites on the big screen this Halloween in association with the British Film Institute. 

Good Times, Fun, and Some Laughs: SWEET CHARITY at Cockpit In Court
by Jack L. B. Gohn - Jul 25, 2022


Dated and flawed as I consider it, Sweet Charity is something of a landmark in the world of the American musical, and this rendition is admirable. And then there are those three big songs. You will definitely experience good times, fun and some laughs.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, Boz Scaggs & More Announced for Kauffman Center 2022-2023 Fall Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2022


The Kauffman Center has announced the Kauffman Center Presents Fall 2022 Season. The fall season will bring extraordinary and diverse experiences featuring internationally recognized artists and performers for Kansas City audiences.

BAM Presents FILMAFRICA, A Celebration Of Contemporary African Cinema, May 27-June 2
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2022


To celebrate the incredible cinema New York African Film Festival brings to BAM each year during DanceAfrica, the nation's largest festival dedicated to African dance and music taking place May 27—30 at BAM looks back at the decade-plus history of FilmAfrica with a series of recent films and hits from past festivals.

Review Roundup: FUNNY GIRL Returns to Broadway- All the Reviews!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 24, 2022


Read all the reviews for FUNNY GIRL on Broadway. The show stars Beanie Feldstein as Fanny Brice, Ramin Karimloo as Nick Arnstein, Jared Grimes as Eddie Ryan and Jane Lynch as Mrs. Rose Brice. See what all the critics had to say!

2022 GI Film Festival Announces Film Lineup
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 2, 2022


Organizers of the GI Film Festival San Diego are thrilled to announce a diverse film lineup for its annual event happening May 17-21, 2022 at the Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) in Balboa Park. The film festival is dedicated to presenting films and events for, by and about military and veterans, and is set to return to in-person screenings for the first time since 2019. The online box office will open on April 1 at GIFilmFestivalSD.org.

Cast Announced For KES at the Octagon Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2022


The Octagon Theatre and Theatre by the Lake have today announced the cast for their upcoming production of Kes, Barry Hines' powerful modern classic drama that comes to the Octagon Theatre Bolton from Thu 10 March - Sat 2 April and to Theatre by the Lake from Wed 6 - Sat 30 April

The Django Announces December Line-Up featuring Lonnie Smith Tributes, Duchess Holiday Show and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2021


. Today’s leading artists gather on The Django stage to celebrate NEA Jazz Master Dr. Lonnie Smith in special back-to-back tribute concerts 12/9. Two leading pianists make their Django debut: Benito Gonzalez 12/3 followed by Orrin Evans 12/8 leading his new Brazilian project “Terreno Comun”.

Kristin Chenoweth, Derek Klena, Christy Altomare & More Featured on Burt Bacharach & Steven Sater's SOME LOVERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2021


Learn about the world premiere concept recording of SOME LOVERS written by six-time Grammy and three-time Academy Award Winner Burt Bacharach and Grammy, two-time Tony, & Olivier Award Winner Steven Sater.

EGOT Winner Jonathan Tunick to be Honored at Sharon Playhouse's THE SOUND OF BROADWAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2021


On Saturday, October 2nd, the Sharon Playhouse will present a star-studded and glittering salute to EGOT recipient and Broadway’s Uber Maestro, the great Jonathan Tunick. The evening is conceived and directed by Alan M-L Wager and supported by a 27-piece orchestra with appearances by Broadway Guest Stars and Broadway Special Guests.

Promises, Promises FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Promises, Promises have there been?
Promises, Promises has had 8 productions including Broadway which opened in 1968, Broadway which opened in 1968, West End which opened in 1969, US Tour which opened in 1970, Off-Broadway which opened in 1997, Broadway which opened in 2010, West End which opened in 2017 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2018.
What Tony Awards has Promises, Promises been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Choreography for Michael Bennett and Best Direction of a Musical for Robert Moore.
What awards has Promises, Promises been nominated for?
Promises, Promises has been nominated for several awards. Marian Mercer was nominated for a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards, and Jill O'Hara was also nominated for a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards.
What awards has Promises, Promises won?
Promises, Promises has won several awards. Marian Mercer received a Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for her role in the show. Jill O'Hara also received a Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for her role in Promises, Promises.

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