Annie Get Your Gun 1946

Opened: May 16, 1946

Annie Get Your Gun - 1946 - Broadway History , Info & More

Imperial Theatre (Broadway)
249 West 45th St. New York, NY

The story of Annie Oakley’s rise to fame.

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Full Cast Announced for ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, Starring Rachel Tucker
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 30, 2023


Olivier Award-winning West End star Matt Henry is joining the cast of Annie Get Your Gun for a special one-night only concert – starring West End and Broadway favourite Rachel Tucker, at the world-famous London Palladium.

Rachel Tucker Will Lead ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at the London Palladium Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2022


West End and Broadway star Rachel Tucker is to lead the cast in a special one-night only concert of smash hit musical Annie Get Your Gun at the world-famous London Palladium.

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Returns to the West End for One Night Only
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 11, 2022


Smash hit musical Annie Get Your Gun is to be celebrated with a special one-night only concert production at the world-famous London Palladium. 2022 marks the 75th anniversary of the first ever West End production of Annie Get Your Gun. Now, fans of Irving Berlin's hit musical will be able to witness the UK's first ever concert production of the show at the London Palladium on Wednesday June 1.

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Learn All About Irving Berlin's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN and Celebrate Broadway's Return with #NoBusinessLikeShowBusiness
by Team BWW - Nov 8, 2021


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Charles Troy to Return to The York Theatre Company With FROM RUSSIA TO BERLIN: A CENTURY OF IRVING 1888-1989
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2021


The York Theatre Company is celebrating the legacy of the great American songwriter Irving Berlin with a four-part virtual multimedia series. Theater historian – and York favorite -- Charles Troy returns to NYC with From Russia to Berlin: A Century of Irving 1888-1989, a multimedia presentation of Irving Berlin’s extraordinary 101-year journey.

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VIDEO: On This Day, May 16- ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2021


On this day in 1946, the life of sharpshooter Annie Oakley came to life on Broadway in Annie Get Your Gun, starring the great Ethel Merman! 

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Theater Stories: AIN'T TOO PROUD, The Premiere of PIPPIN, The Debut of Mary Martin & More About The Imperial Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2020


This week's Theater Stories features the Imperial Theatre. Learn about the stars and shows to have graced the theatre's stage, including Ethel Merman in Annie Get Your Gun and Gypsy; the Broadway premiere of Mary Martin; the theatre's current show, Ain't Too Proud, and much more!

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VIDEO: On This Day, May 16- ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2020


Today in 1946, Annie Get Your Gun opened at the Imperial Theatre, where it ran for 1147 performances.

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Cortland Repertory Theatre Presents BORN YESTERDAY
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2019


For the fourth show in their 48th annual summer season, Cortland Repertory Theatre proudly presents their premiere production of the American comedy classic Born Yesterday written by Garson Kanin. Performances will run from July 31st a?" August 10th with evening show times at 7:30 PM.  Matinees are available on August 2, 6 and 7 at 2:00 PM. 

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Comes to Makua Lani Christian Academy 4/4 - 4/13!
by Alan Henry - Mar 18, 2019


ANNIE GET YOUR GUN is playing at Makua Lani Christian Academy in Hawaii from April 4 to 13, 2019.

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Comes to Makua Lani Christian Academy 4/4 - 4/13!
by Alan Henry - Mar 4, 2019


ANNIE GET YOUR GUN is playing at Makua Lani Christian Academy in Hawaii from April 4 to 13, 2019.

BWW Review: ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at Players Centre
by Carolan Trbovich - Oct 2, 2018


Annie Get Your Gun Takes Over The Players Stage

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by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2018


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Victoria Theatre Association Ends the 2018-2019 Cool Films Series with ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 13, 2018


Victoria Theatre Association ends the 2018-2019 Cool Films Series with the musical favorite ANNIE GET YOUR GUN. Show times are Aug. 24-25 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 26 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $6 and passbooks of 10 tickets are $39. Be sure to use your passbooks because this is the last film of the series. To purchase tickets, visit Ticket Center Stage, located in the Wintergarden of the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, call 937-228-3630, toll-free 888-228-3630 or purchase online at www.ticketcenterstage.com.

Annie Get Your Gun FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Annie Get Your Gun have there been?
Annie Get Your Gun has had 19 productions including Broadway which opened in 1946, Broadway which opened in 1946, West End which opened in 1947, Australia which opened in 1947, US Tour which opened in 1947, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1951, Off-Broadway which opened in 1958, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1959, Broadway which opened in 1966, Broadway which opened in 1966, Broadway which opened in 1966, Off-Off-Broadway which opened in 1980, West End which opened in 1986, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1987, West End which opened in 1992, Broadway which opened in 1999, Broadway which opened in 1999, US Tour which opened in 2000 and New York which opened in 2015.
What Tony Awards has Annie Get Your Gun been nominated for?
Special Tony Award for Mary Martin.
What Tony Awards has Annie Get Your Gun won?
Special Tony Award for Mary Martin, .

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