Wonderful Town Revival 1986 - Articles Page 8

Opened: August 7, 1986
Closing: unknown

Wonderful Town - 1986 - West End History , Info & More

Sondheim Theatre (formally Queen's Theatre)
(Piccadilly Circus) Shaftesbury Avenue London

Based upon the play My Sister Eileen by Joseph Fields and Jerome Chodorov and the stories by Ruth McKenney

Connie Fisher, star of The Sound of Music and winner of the BBC's How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria, returns to Birmingham Hippodrome in the multi award-winning musical comedy, Wonderful Town.



Featuring a superb score by legendary American composer Leonard Bernstein (West Side Story), the show has received countless awards since its premiere in 1953 including the prestigious Tony Award for Best Musical.

Wonderful Town - 1986 - West End Cast

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Rebecca Luker, Rob Kapilow and More Set for Celebrity Series of Boston's WHAT MAKES IT GREAT?, 11/3
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2013


Celebrity Series of Boston will present What Makes It Great? With Rob Kapilow on Sunday, November 3, 2013, at 3pm at NEC's Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough Street, Boston. Sponsored by Amy and Joshua Boger. Celebrity Series of Boston has presented What Makes It Great? with Rob Kapilow 33 times since its Boston debut in 1997.?

ANYTHING GOES Makes OC Premiere at Segerstrom Center, Now thru 9/29
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2013


The national tour of Roundabout Theatre Company's ANYTHING GOES, the new Broadway revival of Cole Porter's timeless classic musical theatre masterpiece, will make its Orange County premiere tonight, September 24 - 29 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts as part of the Curtain Call Series.

JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK & A MIND-BENDING EVENING OF BECKETT Set for Irish Rep this Fall
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 29, 2013


Off-Broadway's award-winning Irish Repertory Theatre launches its 26th season with a revival of Sean O'Casey's JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK, directed by Irish Rep Artistic Director Charlotte Moore. With a cast that features, among others, J. Smith-Cameron as Juno Boyle, Ciaran O'Reilly as 'Captain' Jack Boyle, and John Keating as Joxer Daly, JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK will begin performances on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at the Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street).

Dallas Opera Presents Family-Friendly Programming this Fall
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 26, 2013


The Dallas Opera is happy to present three weekends of family-friendly programming guaranteed to introduce you and your loved ones to the big, beautiful world of opera. The Dallas Opera Educational/Family Series, part of The Perot Foundation Education and Community Outreach Programs, is presented by Texas Instruments and made possible with additional support from Lockheed Martin.

Tom Skerritt Completes A TIME TO KILL Broadway Cast
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2013


Producers Daryl Roth and Eva Price announced today that Emmy Award-winning actor Tom Skerritt will make his Broadway debut in A Time to Kill, Tony Award-winning playwright Rupert Holmes' stage adaptation of John Grisham's best-selling novel. Skerritt will portray Lucien Wilbanks, the mentor to protagonist Jake Brigance (played by Sebastian Arcelus), in this thrilling, iconic courtroom drama. Skerritt joins the previously announced Sebastian Arcelus, Chike Johnson, Patrick Page, Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins, Fred Dalton Thompson, John Douglas Thompson, and Ashley Williams plus Dashiell Eaves, J.R. Horne, John Procaccino, Tijuana Ricks, and Lee Sellars. Casting is now complete.

Sebastian Arcelus, Fred Dalton Thompson, John Douglas Thompson Join A TIME TO KILL on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 19, 2013


Producers Daryl Roth and Eva Price announced today that Sebastian Arcelus, Fred Dalton Thompson (in his Broadway debut), and John Douglas Thompson will star in the new Broadway courtroom drama A Time to Kill, Tony Award-winning playwright Rupert Holmes' stage adaptation of John Grisham's best-selling novel. This new Broadway play holds the distinction of being the first-ever John Grisham property to be adapted for the stage. A Time to Kill is set to open on Broadway on October 20, 2013 at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). Previews begin September 28th. Ethan McSweeny will direct. The remainder of the high-powered ensemble cast of 13 will be announced shortly. For more information, visit www.ATimeToKillOnBroadway.com.

Zimmerman Trial & More on NBC's MEET THE PRESS; Transcript from Broadcast
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 15, 2013


Below is a transcript of Sunday's broadcast courtesy of NBC News' “Meet the Press.”

Surflight's SOUTH PACIFIC to Open this Week
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 8, 2013


Surflight Theatre proudly presents Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein's prize-winning musical South Pacific, directed and choreographed by Norb Joerder, from July 10 through 28. Opening night is July 11 at 8pm.

James Van Treuren & Betsy DiLellio to Lead Surflight Theatre's SOUTH PACIFIC, Begin. 7/10
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 2, 2013


Surflight Theatre proudly presents Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein's prize-winning musical South Pacific, directed and choreographed by Norb Joerder, from July 10 through 28. Opening night is July 11 at 8pm.

Julio Botti Celebrates Release of TANGO NOSTLAGIAS Tonight at Klavierhaus
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013


Julio Botti will celebrate the release of his new CD 'Tango Nostalgias' tonight, June 19th, at 8PM at Klavierhaus, 211 West 58th Street, New York, NY. Call 212-245-4535 for more information.

Julio Botti to Host Release Party to Celebrate TANGO NOSTALGIAS, 6/19
by Devin MacDonald - Jun 18, 2013


Julio Botti's ZOHO Music debut, TANGO NOSTALGIAS, introduces a fresh new voice to the nuevo tango movement pioneered decades ago by Astor Piazzolla and Pablo Ziegler, Piazzolla's longtime pianist and a prolific composer and producer in his own right. For this coming out party for the young Argentinian saxophonist, an instrument not normally associated with tango music, Ziegler has re-arranged some of his most potent compositions specifically with Botti's soaring soprano horn in mind.

Julio Botti to Celebrate Release of TANGO NOSTLAGIAS 6/19 at Klavierhaus
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2013


Julio Botti will celebrate the release of his new CD 'Tango Nostalgias' on Wednesday, June 19th, at 8PM at Klavierhaus, 211 West 58th Street, New York, NY. Call 212-245-4535 for more information.

ANYTHING GOES to Make OC Premiere at Segerstrom Center, 9/24-29
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2013


The national tour of Roundabout Theatre Company's ANYTHING GOES, the new Broadway revival of Cole Porter's timeless classic musical theatre masterpiece, will make its Orange County premiere September 24 - 29 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts as part of the Curtain Call Series.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for May 29th, 2013
by Paul W. Thompson - May 29, 2013


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. It's the 2013 Regional Summer Musical Theater Guide! Listings for summer theaters in Illinois, Wisconsin, Western Michigan and Northern Indiana, plus The Muny in St. Louis. If you can drive there, there's theater there! But come to our Tony Awards Viewing Party first! Sunday night, June 9th at The Call in Andersonville....

Photo Flash: First Look at Bay Street Theatre's LEND ME A TENOR
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013


Bay Street Theatre's 2013 Mainstage Season has begun with Lend Me a Tenor now showing through June 23. This hilarious Ken Ludwig comedy, under the direction of Don Stephenson, includes Judy Blazer, Scott Cote, Betsy DiLellio, Donna English, Nancy Johnston, Noah Plomgren, Steve Rosen and Roland Rusinek as its hilarious cast. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

Judy Blazer and More Set for LEND ME A TENOR, Kicking Off Bay Street Theatre's 2013 Season, Today
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013


Bay Street Theatre begins the 2013 Mainstage Season with Lend Me a Tenor (May 28 - June 23). This hilarious Ken Ludwig comedy, under the direction of Don Stephenson, includes Judy Blazer, Scott Cote, Betsy DiLellio, Donna English, Nancy Johnston, Noah Plomgren, Steve Rosen and Roland Rusinek as its hilarious cast.

Judy Blazer and More Set for LEND ME A TENOR, Kicking Off Bay Street Theatre's 2013 Season, 5/28
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013


Bay Street Theatre begins the 2013 Mainstage Season with Lend Me a Tenor (May 28 - June 23). This hilarious Ken Ludwig comedy, under the direction of Don Stephenson, includes Judy Blazer, Scott Cote, Betsy DiLellio, Donna English, Nancy Johnston, Noah Plomgren, Steve Rosen and Roland Rusinek as its hilarious cast.

LEND ME A TENOR Begins 5/18 at Bay Street Theatre
by Kelsey Denette - May 9, 2013


Bay Street Theatre begins the 2013 Mainstage Season with Lend Me a Tenor (May 28 - June 23). This hilarious Ken Ludwig comedy started rehearsals this week in New York City under the direction of Don Stephenson. The cast includes Judy Blazer, Scott Cote, Betsy DiLellio, Donna English, Nancy Johnston, Noah Plomgren, Steve Rosen and Roland Rusinek. Ticket prices are $59.50 and $69.50. For more information call the Box Office at 631-725-9500 or buy online at www.baystreet.org.

North Coast Rep Extends THE ODD COUPLE Through May 12
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2013


North Coast Repertory Theatre presents THE ODD COUPLE by Neil Simon, directed by Andrew Barnicle. The show runs now through May 12, 2013, after a one-week extension!

THE HOW AND THE WHY Rounds Out TimeLine Theatre's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2013


TimeLine Theatre Company, dedicated to presenting plays inspired by history that connect to today's social and political issues, announces that The How and the Why by Sarah Treem (Netflix's House of Cards, HBO's In Treatment), directed by Keira Fromm and starring Janet Ulrich Brooks and Elizabeth Ledo, will be the third production of its 2013-14 season.

UMKC Theatre 2012-13 Season Closes With BURNT BY THE SUN, Opening 5/3
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 16, 2013


UMKC Theatre completes its 2012-2013 season with a Chekhov masterpiece, "Burnt by the Sun." Directed by Tom Mardikes, "Burnt by the Sun" will preview May 3 - 7, open May 8, and run selected dates through May 12 at Studio 116, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, on the UMKC campus. This production opens like the familiar work of Chekhov and then turns into a stunning production hit by violence so sudden and so shocking it echoes the wars in Iraq or Afghanistan. The Russian/French movie, which won an Oscar for Best Foreign Film, is brilliantly adapted for the stage by Peter Flannery.

North Coast Rep's THE ODD COUPLE Begins Previews Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2013


North Coast Repertory Theatre presents THE ODD COUPLE by Neil Simon, directed by Andrew Barnicle. The show will run in previews tonight, April 10 - 12, 2013 and continues April 13 - May 5, 2013.

North Coast Rep to Present THE ODD COUPLE, 4/10-5/5
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2013


North Coast Repertory Theatre presents THE ODD COUPLE by Neil Simon, directed by Andrew Barnicle. The show will run in previews April 10 - 12, 2013 and continues April 13 - May 5, 2013.

FEARnet to Present Broadcast Premiere of THE LAST EXORCISM, 4/7
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 26, 2013


FEARnet takes a look at some of the classic films horror fans grew up watching with the 'After Ghoul Special'a three-film marathon featuring THE CANTERVILLE GHOST, THE WATCHER IN THE WOODS and SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES, on Thursday, April 25, at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.

BWW Likes: Historic Winter Storm and LES MIZ
by Robert Diamond - Feb 7, 2013


BroadwayWorld.com noticed something today as we scoured Facebook and it's something that we really liked, so we wanted to share it with you because it's not so often that you find such generosity for actors. This weekend, all roads lead to St. Louis as actors are headed there from all over the country to audition for the Muny's summer production of LES MISERABLES directed by Richard Jay-Alexander and with music direction by Kevin Stites.

Other Productions of Wonderful Town

1953   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1954   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1955   West End London Production
West End
1961   Regional (US) Los Angeles Revival
Regional (US)
1963   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1986   West End London Revival
West End
1994   Off-Broadway New York City Opera Production
Off-Broadway
2000   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2003   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway

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