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Music Box Theatre (Broadway)
239 West 45th St. New York, NY

Based on The Beggar's Opera by John Gay

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Jess Goldstein, Douglas W. Schmidt & More to Receive 2015 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 3, 2015


Tony Award-winning costume designer, JESS GOLDSTEIN (currently represented on Broadway with Jersey Boys and On the Town), and scenic designer DOUGLAS W. SCHMIDT are among the 2015 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, May 1, at 6:30pm, at the Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). Mr. Goldstein was selected to receive the 2015 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design and Mr. Schmidt will receive the Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design.

Old Vic Announces 2014-15 Season; Kevin Spacey to Return to the Stage in CLARENCE DARROW
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 18, 2014


The Old Vic today announced its programme for Summer/Autumn 2014. The CQS Space, The Old Vic in the round, will be home to the whole season of productions, continuing after Other Desert Cities which opens this month. The plays will be performed in the round, a transformation of The Old Vic's auditorium first seen for the award-winning 2008 production of The Norman Conquests. The season of productions is supported for the fourth consecutive year by Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Jennifer Holliday, Chita Rivera, Steve Kazee and More Set for 54 Below for the Holidays
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2013


Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond, including Jennifer Holliday, Chita Rivera, Jeff Daniels, Steve Kazee, After Midnight Swings the Holiday and more. Details below!

Chita Rivera's LEGENDARY CELEBRATION Raises Over $413,000 for BC/EFA
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 8, 2013


A sizzling evening of song and dance honoring and starring theatrical icon Chita Rivera raised a remarkable $413,660 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Tony Nominee Jane Connell, Broadway Great Known for MAME and More, Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2013


BroadwayWorld has confirmed the sad news that Tony-nominated stage and screen star Jane Connell has passed away. She was 87.

Anne Jeffreys and More Set for Actors Fund's LADIES OF AN INDETERMINATE AGE at Pantages Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2012


The Actors Fund presents a very special Musical Monday, an evening with five grand ladies of musical theatre in LADIES OF AN INDETERMINATE AGE tonight, December 10, 2012. Anne Jeffreys, Jane Kean, Pat Marshall, Patricia Morison and Charlotte Rae - join together on the same stage to sing songs from their careers, talk about their co-stars, directors and composers and stray into their wicked (or not-so-wicked) adventures in the great tradition of "No Business Like Show Business."

Anne Jeffreys and More Set for Actors Fund's LADIES OF AN INDETERMINATE AGE at Pantages Theatre, 12/10
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2012


The Actors Fund presents a very special Musical Monday, an evening with five grand ladies of musical theatre in LADIES OF AN INDETERMINATE AGE on December 10, 2012. Anne Jeffreys, Jane Kean, Pat Marshall, Patricia Morison and Charlotte Rae - join together on the same stage to sing songs from their careers, talk about their co-stars, directors and composers and stray into their wicked (or not-so-wicked) adventures in the great tradition of "No Business Like Show Business."

Paper Mill Playhouse's DAMN YANKEES Plays The 5th Avenue Theatre, Now thru 5/20
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2012


Damn Yankees is headed to The 5th Avenue Theatre! This musical comedy is the story of an aging baseball fan who makes a deal with the Devil so his beloved hometown team can beat the Yankees in the race for the pennant. From the songwriting team of The Pajama Game, Damn Yankees is filled with hit songs including "Two Lost Souls" and the sultry favorite, "Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets." The Paper Mill Playhouse production will slide into Seattle this April. The creative team includes direction by Mark S. Hoebee (Paper Mill's Producing Artistic Director), music direction by Ben Whiteley, and choreography by Denis Michael Jones.

Paper Mill Playhouse's DAMN YANKEES to Play The 5th Avenue Theatre, 4/21-5/20
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 19, 2012


Damn Yankees is headed to The 5th Avenue Theatre! This musical comedy is the story of an aging baseball fan who makes a deal with the Devil so his beloved hometown team can beat the Yankees in the race for the pennant. From the songwriting team of The Pajama Game, Damn Yankees is filled with hit songs including "Two Lost Souls" and the sultry favorite, "Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets." The Paper Mill Playhouse production will slide into Seattle this April. The creative team includes direction by Mark S. Hoebee (Paper Mill's Producing Artistic Director), music direction by Ben Whiteley, and choreography by Denis Michael Jones.

ROCK OF AGES Comes To Philadelphia, Opens October 18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2011


In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small-town girl met a big-city dreamer - and in L.A.'s most legendary rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the ‘80's. It's ROCK OF AGES, a hilarious, feel-good love story told through the hit songs of iconic rockers Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake, and many more.

ROCK OF AGES Comes To Philadelphia, Opens October 18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 12, 2011


In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small-town girl met a big-city dreamer - and in L.A.'s most legendary rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the ‘80's. It's ROCK OF AGES, a hilarious, feel-good love story told through the hit songs of iconic rockers Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake, and many more.

SCOTTSBORO BOYS Among Highlights of A.C.T.'s 2011 - 2012 Season
by Caryn Robbins - May 5, 2011


American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Carey Perloff announced the complete lineup and dates for the company's 45th subscription season today. The final show of the subscription season will be the acclaimed musical The Scottsboro Boys, which just received 12 Tony Award nominations

Photo Flash: Great Neck Arts Center Hosts Their Annual Benefit Gala
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 9, 2010


On Sunday, December 5, 2010, the Great Neck Arts Center (GNAC) hosted its annual benefit gala at The NYIT DeSeversky Mansion in Old Westbury, New York.

Theater Ten Ten Closes the Curtain on TWELFTH NIGHT, 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2010


Theater Ten Ten will close the curtains on its Elizabethan/Moroccan flavored production of William Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT on May 23rd. 'Twelfth Night' ran for four weeks, five performances a week from Thursday, April 29th through Sunday, May 23rd, 2010 in New York City, then will tour to Hunter Mountain, New York.

Theater Ten Ten Presents TWELFTH NIGHT 4/29-5/23
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2010


Theater Ten Ten, is very pleased to announce its spring 2010 production, an alluring Elizabethan/Moroccan flavored production of William Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT. 'Twelfth Night' runs four weeks, five performances a week from Thursday, April 29th through Sunday, May 23rd, 2010 in New York City, then tours to Hunter Mountain, New York.

Theater Ten Ten Presents TWELFTH NIGHT 4/29-5/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 5, 2010


Theater Ten Ten, is very pleased to announce its spring 2010 production, an alluring Elizabethan/Moroccan flavored production of William Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT. 'Twelfth Night' runs four weeks, five performances a week from Thursday, April 29th through Sunday, May 23rd, 2010 in New York City, then tours to Hunter Mountain, New York.

Theater Ten Ten's THE CRADLE WILL ROCK Ends Run 3/14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2010


Theater Ten Ten presents its winter 2010 production, a fully staged production run of Marc Blitzstein's riveting political musical comedy THE CRADLE WILL ROCK. The show will play its final performance on Sunday, March 14th, 2010.

Theater Ten Ten Presents THE CRADLE WILL ROCK, 2/12-3/14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


Theater Ten Ten presents its winter 2010 production, a fully staged production run of Marc Blitzstein's riveting political musical comedy THE CRADLE WILL ROCK, Running five weeks from Friday, February 12th through Sunday, March 14th, 2010.

Theater Ten Ten Presents THE CRADLE WILL ROCK 2/12/2010
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


Theater Ten Ten, is very pleased to announce its winter 2009 production, a long overdue, fully staged production run of Marc Blitzstein's riveting political musical comedy 'The Cradle Will Rock,' Running five weeks from Friday, February 12th through Sunday, March 14th, 2010. Press is invited beginning Sunday, February 14th.

Theater Ten Ten Presents THE CRADLE WILL ROCK, 2/12-3/14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


Theater Ten Ten presents its winter 2010 production, a fully staged production run of Marc Blitzstein's riveting political musical comedy THE CRADLE WILL ROCK, Running five weeks from Friday, February 12th through Sunday, March 14th, 2010.

Theater Ten Ten Presents THE CRADLE WILL ROCK 2/12/2010
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


Theater Ten Ten, is very pleased to announce its winter 2009 production, a long overdue, fully staged production run of Marc Blitzstein's riveting political musical comedy 'The Cradle Will Rock,' Running five weeks from Friday, February 12th through Sunday, March 14th, 2010. Press is invited beginning Sunday, February 14th.

Marc Blitzstein's THE CRADLE WILL ROCK Opens at Theater Ten Ten
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


Theater Ten Ten presents its winter 2010 production, a fully staged production run of Marc Blitzstein's riveting political musical comedy THE CRADLE WILL ROCK, Running five weeks from Friday, February 12th through Sunday, March 14th, 2010.

Theater Ten Ten Opens THE CRADLE WILL ROCK 2/12/2010
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2010


Theater Ten Ten, is very pleased to announce its winter 2009 production, a long overdue, fully staged production run of Marc Blitzstein's riveting political musical comedy 'The Cradle Will Rock,' Running five weeks from Friday, February 12th through Sunday, March 14th, 2010. Press is invited beginning Sunday, February 14th.

Theater Ten Ten Presents THE CRADLE WILL ROCK, 2/12-3/14
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 28, 2010


Theater Ten Ten presents its winter 2010 production, a fully staged production run of Marc Blitzstein's riveting political musical comedy THE CRADLE WILL ROCK, Running five weeks from Friday, February 12th through Sunday, March 14th, 2010.

Actor and Dancer James Mitchell Dead at 89
by Movies News Desk - Jan 23, 2010


Actor and dancer James Mitchell who most notably played tycoon Palmer Cortlandt on the daytime soap opera 'All My Children' for more than 30 years has passed away at the age of 89.

The Threepenny Opera FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Threepenny Opera have there been?
The Threepenny Opera has had 36 productions including Berlin which opened in 1928, Broadway which opened in 1933, Broadway which opened in 1933, which opened in 1952, Off-Broadway which opened in 1954, Broadway which opened in 1954, Off-Broadway which opened in 1954, Off-Broadway which opened in 1955, Broadway which opened in 1955, Off-Broadway which opened in 1955, West End which opened in 1956, US Tour which opened in 1961, Off-Broadway which opened in 1965, Broadway which opened in 1966, Broadway which opened in 1966, Chicago which opened in 1970, Chicago (Regional) which opened in 1970, which opened in 1971, West End which opened in 1972, Broadway which opened in 1976, Broadway which opened in 1976, Off-Broadway which opened in 1977, which opened in 1980, St. Louis, MO (Regional) which opened in 1981, Broadway which opened in 1989, Broadway which opened in 1989, West End which opened in 1994, San Francisco (Regional) which opened in 1999, Off-Broadway which opened in 2000, Williamstown, MA (Regional) which opened in 2003, Off-Broadway which opened in 2003, Off-Broadway which opened in 2003, Los Angeles which opened in 2005, Broadway which opened in 2006, Broadway which opened in 2006 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2014.
What Tony Awards has The Threepenny Opera been nominated for?
Special Tony Award for Carmen Capalbo.
What Tony Awards has The Threepenny Opera won?
Special Tony Award for Carmen Capalbo, .
What awards has The Threepenny Opera been nominated for?
The Threepenny Opera has been nominated for the Best New Musical category at the Obie Awards.
What awards has The Threepenny Opera won?
The Threepenny Opera has won the Best New Musical award at the Obie Awards.

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