Carnival! 2002

Opened: February 7, 2002
Closing: February 10, 2002

Carnival! - 2002 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

New York City Center
131 West 55th St. (between 6th and 7th Avenues) New York, NY 10019

Based on the novela The Love of Seven Dolls by Paul Gallico and the film adaptation by Helen Deutsch

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Comes to the Everyman Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024


This spring, Everyman Theatre will present William Shakespeare's beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream, with a dynamic ensemble cast of 12 seasoned actors who are no strangers to Shakespeare.

Pittsburgh Playhouse Unveils 24 �" 25 Season Featuring Theatre, Dance & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024


Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University has revealed the lineup for the 2024-2025 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: RIDE THE CYCLONE at The Contemporary Theatre Of Ohio
by Paul Batterson - Apr 23, 2024


RIDE THE CYCLONE is more like an eccentric Tim Burton film than a John Hughes hug fest. However, the moments of genuine humanity and sentiment keeps the show from going off the rails.

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by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024


Kara Noble, Springfield Symphony Orchestra timpanist Martin Kluger; and Westfield Community Programming ArtsBeat host Mark Auerbach will narrate in the upcoming Springfield Chamber Players performance of Clifton J. Noble, Jr. 's folk cantata Johnny Appleseed.

Ballydehob Jazz Festival Returns May Bank Holiday Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2024


Ballydehob Jazz Festival is a community and volunteer run Music & Art Festival which takes place May Bank holiday weekend, 3rd – 6th May, in Ballydehob Village, West Cork attracting musicians from all over the world and thousands of visitors .

Diplo Shares New Thomas Wesley Rework of 'Your Love' by The Outfield
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 19, 2024


Diplo has debuted a rework of The Outfield’s iconic track “Your Love” from his acclaimed country persona Thomas Wesley. The new track is taken from the forthcoming Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley: The Mixtape, out next Friday, April 26, a one-off project featuring electronic reworks of previously released Thomas Wesley tracks. Listen to the song here!

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2024


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BMCC to Present PECONG At The Tribeca Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2024


Explore the tale of love, betrayal, and redemption in Steven Carter's electrifying play, PECONG, presented by BMCC at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Toronto Pianist Jeremy Ledbetter to Release New Trio Recording 'Gravity'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2024


In a stirring follow-up to their 2018 debut Got a Light?, the Jeremy Ledbetter Trio returns with Gravity: a high-powered set of new original music, brimming with fresh ideas and the jaw-dropping virtuosity and musicality of Ledbetter on piano with Rich Brown (electric bass) and Larnell Lewis (drums). This is a group very much at home tackling intricate lines and rhythms, drawing from jazz, rock, funk and varied Latin genres, often at a high level of intensity. Listen to the first single here!

Cast Set For RICHARD III at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2024


Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Richard III, directed by Elle While. Performances run 9 May – 3 August. Learn more about the cast here!

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by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024


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by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024


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by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2024


Get ready to celebrate the vibrant culture, music, food and fun at the 25th annual Tampa Bay International Carnival Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14 from 10 am to 10 pm at Albert Whitted Park.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024


Boston Symphony Orchestra has revealed its 2024-25 season.

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Interview: Vincent Ortega On Directing IN THE HEIGHTS at The Gateway Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Apr 3, 2024


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Vladimir Cetkar and His Jazz Soul Funk Ensemble to Perform at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2024


Join international composer, guitarist, and vocalist VLADIMIR CETKAR and his JAZZ SOUL FUNK ENSEMBLE at CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Theater Project to Present Script-in-Hand Performance of DESERVES A QUIET NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024


The Theater Project will present a script-in-hand performance of Deserves a Quiet Night by Jonathan Samarro on Saturday, April 20 at 2 pm. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

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by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2024


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by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024


The Springfield Chamber Players perform Clifton J. Noble, Jr.'s folk cantata Johnny Appleseed on Sunday, May 12, 3PM, at First Church of Christ, 763 Longmeadow Street.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024


 Cirque du Soleil and Universal Music Group Nashville will present Songblazers, an innovative country-themed show written and directed by Amy Tinkham. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2024


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by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2024


The world premiere of Christie Perfetti Williams' new play, BETTYE AND THE JOCKETTES SPINNING RECORDS AT THE HOLIDAY INN is Coming to the Gene Frankel Theatre.

Roxey Ballet to Present CHILDREN'S CLASSIC STORIES in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2024


Roxey Ballet is inviting families to share in the whimsical world of the 'Children's Classic Stories' Sleeping Beauty Act III-Aurora's Wedding and Carnival of the Animals this spring season.

Carnival! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Carnival! have there been?
Carnival! has had 12 productions including Broadway which opened in 1961, Broadway which opened in 1961, US Tour which opened in 1961, West End which opened in 1962, US Tour which opened in 1962, Off-Broadway which opened in 1968, Regional (US) which opened in 1986, Off-Broadway which opened in 1993, Off-Broadway which opened in 2002, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 2006, Washington, DC (Regional) which opened in 2007 and East Haddam, CT (Regional) which opened in 2010.

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