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Opened: September 18, 1985
Closing: November 08, 1986

Song and Dance - 1985 - Broadway History , Info & More

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Song and Dance is a musical comprising two acts, one told entirely in "Song" and one entirely in "Dance", tied together by a love story.



The first part is Tell Me On A Sunday, with lyrics by Don Black and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, about a young British woman's romantic misadventures in New York City and Hollywood. The second part is a ballet choreographed to Variations, composed by Lloyd Webber for his cellist brother Julian, which is based on the A Minor Caprice No. 24 by Paganini.

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Pratt, Davis And More Lead Yale Rep's THE PIANO LESSON
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 21, 2010


YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents August Wilson's THE PIANO LESSON, directed by Liesl Tommy, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, at York Street) January 28-February 19, 2011.

BAM announces 2010 Next Wave Festival, 9/21-12/19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2010


Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) announces 2010 Next Wave Festival, featuring 16 music, dance, theater, and opera engagements from Sep 21-Dec 19. BAM 2010 Next Wave Festival is part of Diverse Voices at BAM sponsored by Time Warner Inc.

B.B. King Blues Club And Grill Announces Upcoming Shows And Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 8, 2010


B.B. King Blues Club & Grill is located at 237 West 42nd Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues) New York, NY 10036

Osnes, Stone et al. Join Foster & Grey in ANYTHING GOES; Full Cast Announced
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 7, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full company of the new Broadway production of Anything Goes, starring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as 'Reno Sweeney' and Tony and Academy Award winner Joel Grey as 'Moonface Martin.'

Highline Ballroom Announces Their Upcoming Shows And Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 1, 2010


Highline Ballroom is located at 431 West 16th Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue.

John Lindsay Receives Plaque for Broadway Theatre Contributions
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 10, 2010


Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe and Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate Levin today unveiled a new plaque at the TKTS booth in Duffy Square, honoring the site's history and recent restorations, while also lauding the efforts of Mayor John V. Lindsay. Mayor Lindsay was a passionate supporter of the Broadway Theatre and was instrumental in the creation of the original TKTS booth with the Theatre Development Fund in 1973, making Duffy Square ever since a destination point for those in search of reduced-price theater tickets. Also in attendance at today's unveiling were State Assembly Member Richard Gottfried; Broadway producer Hal Prince, who is Chair of the Theatre Industry Committee to Honor John Lindsay; as well as leaders of the Times Square Alliance, Theatre Development Fund, Broadway League, Broadway Association, and members of Mayor Lindsay's family.

ANYTHING GOES Tix On Sale 10/4
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announces Tony and Academy Award winner Joel Grey will return to Broadway to join the cast of the new Broadway production of Anything Goes, starring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as 'Reno Sweeney.'

Roundabout Announces Joel Grey in ANYTHING GOES, Tix On Sale 10/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 30, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announces Tony and Academy Award winner Joel Grey will return to Broadway to join the cast of the new Broadway production of Anything Goes, starring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as 'Reno Sweeney.'

Joel Grey Joins Sutton Foster in ANYTHING GOES!
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 30, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announces Tony and Academy Award winner Joel Grey will return to Broadway to join the cast of the new Broadway production of Anything Goes, starring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as 'Reno Sweeney.' Anything Goes will mark Mr. Grey's seventh Broadway production.

Queens Theatre in the Park Presents Dynamic Korea: Dance & Song 9/19
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2010


Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents Dynamic Korea: Dance & Song, a performance by Chae Hyang Soon Dance Company on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 3pm at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

LA LUNA NUEVA Festival of Hispanic Arts & Culture Held At Miracle Theatre 9/17-10/2
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2010


LA LUNA NUEVA - A festival of Hispanic arts and culture from around the world in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Sponsored by PGE Foundation

LA LUNA NUEVA Festival of Hispanic Arts & Culture Held At Miracle Theatre 9/17-10/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 30, 2010


LA LUNA NUEVA - A festival of Hispanic arts and culture from around the world in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Sponsored by PGE Foundation

Queens Theatre in the Park Presents Dynamic Korea: Dance & Song 9/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 26, 2010


Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents Dynamic Korea: Dance & Song, a performance by Chae Hyang Soon Dance Company on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 3pm at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

Joe's Pub Announces The Secret Sisters And More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 24, 2010


Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Review - Nunsense: Breaking The Habit
by Ben Peltz - Jun 27, 2010


I've yet to hear anyone complain that the trouble with musical theatre today is that too many shows are based on greeting cards, but given the success of the empire known as Nunsense, I'm surprised that more composers, lyricists and bookwriters haven't turned to the catalogues of Hallmark for inspiration.

Gets and Struthers Come To Pittsburgh CLO In CURTAINS 6/22-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2010


Experience a night of laughs, mystery and drama when Pittsburgh CLO presents the Pittsburgh premiere of Curtains, June 22 - 27 at the Benedum Center, in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. The legendary writing team of Kander and Ebb delivers another hit with this hilarious musical whodunit.

Gets and Struthers Come To Pittsburgh CLO In CURTAINS 6/22-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2010


Experience a night of laughs, mystery and drama when Pittsburgh CLO presents the Pittsburgh premiere of Curtains, June 22 - 27 at the Benedum Center, in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. The legendary writing team of Kander and Ebb delivers another hit with this hilarious musical whodunit.

Nick Jonas to Joins Cast of West End Les Miserables Today, 6/21
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2010


Now the star will join the West End production of Les Miserables as Marius for 3 weeks, beginning on June 21 according to the UK Daily Mail. The paper reports 'Cameron Mackintosh told me yesterday: 'I went up to him at the closing night party in New York and told him he was terrific and hoped that one day he would return to play Marius. We've been in touch a lot and, of course, since then he has become this world-famous star. 'He and his father and I agreed that it would be great if he came and played Marius here in London.'

EVIDENCE Dance Hosts 25th Anniversary at Harlem Stage & Father's Day Event
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2010


Harlem Stage, one of the country's top presenters, producers and supporters of works by artists of color, announces four performances by EVIDENCE, A Dance Company (Ronald K. Brown, founder and Artistic Director) in celebration of the company's 25th Anniversary.

EVIDENCE Dance Hosts 25th Anniversary at Harlem Stage & Father's Day Event
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2010


Harlem Stage, one of the country's top presenters, producers and supporters of works by artists of color, announces four performances by EVIDENCE, A Dance Company (Ronald K. Brown, founder and Artistic Director) in celebration of the company's 25th Anniversary.

Gets and Struthers Come To Pittsburgh CLO In CURTAINS 6/22-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 9, 2010


Experience a night of laughs, mystery and drama when Pittsburgh CLO presents the Pittsburgh premiere of Curtains, June 22 - 27 at the Benedum Center, in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. The legendary writing team of Kander and Ebb delivers another hit with this hilarious musical whodunit.

EVIDENCE Dance Hosts 25th Anniversary at Harlem Stage & Father's Day Event
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 28, 2010


Harlem Stage, one of the country's top presenters, producers and supporters of works by artists of color, announces four performances by EVIDENCE, A Dance Company (Ronald K. Brown, founder and Artistic Director) in celebration of the company's 25th Anniversary.

Nick Jonas to Join West End Les Miserables; o2 25th Anniversary Concert
by Robert Diamond - May 28, 2010


Now the star will join the West End production of Les Miserables as Marius for 3 weeks, beginning on June 21 according to the UK Daily Mail. The paper reports 'Cameron Mackintosh told me yesterday: 'I went up to him at the closing night party in New York and told him he was terrific and hoped that one day he would return to play Marius. We've been in touch a lot and, of course, since then he has become this world-famous star. 'He and his father and I agreed that it would be great if he came and played Marius here in London.'

Tharp Wins Drama Desk Award for Best Choreography for COME FLY AWAY!
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 23, 2010


Tywla Tharp is this year's recipient of the 2010 Drama Desk Award for Best Choreography.

Levitt Pavilions Presents An Evening With Grammy Legends Webb and Houston 5/21
by Charlie Piane - May 7, 2010


Two extraordinary careers, one unforgettable evening. Legendary songwriter Jimmy Webb and celebrated R&B singer Thelma Houston will perform together for the first time in forty years. Jimmy Webb is the writer of "MacArthur Park" - the famous song inspired by the park in Los Angeles, where a Levitt Pavilion is now located. Proceeds from the event will support the free summer concert series at Levitt Pavilion MacArthur Park. Houston's first album "Sunshower" was written, arranged and produced by Webb. Together, Webb and Houston will perform songs from this critically-acclaimed album. Webb will also perform his classic hits which have become a permanent part of the American music landscape.

Song and Dance FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Song and Dance have there been?
Song and Dance has had 5 productions including West End which opened in 1982, Broadway which opened in 1985, Broadway which opened in 1985, US Tour which opened in 1987 and Toronto which opened in 2006.
What Tony Awards has Song and Dance been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Choreography for Peter Martins , Best Costume Design for Willa Kim , Best Lighting Design for Jules Fisher, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Andrew Lloyd WebberBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Don Black and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Richard Maltby, Jr..
What awards has Song and Dance been nominated for?
Song and Dance has been nominated for the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Bernadette Peters.
What awards has Song and Dance won?
Song and Dance, a Broadway show, has won the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Bernadette Peters.

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