Comedy in Music 1957

Opened: April 9, 1957

Comedy in Music - 1957 - West End History , Info & More

Palace Theatre
109-113 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 8AY London

Victor Borge was a Danish comedian, conductor and pianist, affectionately known as The Clown Prince of Denmark, The Unmelancholy Dane, and The Great Dane.



He holds the Guinness Book of Records citation for longest-running one-man show in the history of the theater, with 849 performances on Broadway of his "Comedy in Music," which began in 1952.

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Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre Announces KINKY BOOTS, COME FROM AWAY And More At 2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024


It's time to start filling those summer calendars!  Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre's summer season opens May 31st with Kinky Boots.

Review: A SHORTCUT TO HAPPINESS at ARTS Theatre
by Barry Lenny - Apr 12, 2024


An enjoyable evening of light entertainment.

MR. BURNS Original Cast and Director to Reunite for 10th Anniversary Benefit Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2024


Playwrights Horizons will present a benefit concert reading of Anne Washburn’s Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Laguna Playhouse To Present CAMELOT, FENCES, And More For 2024-2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2024


Discover the 2024-2025 season of shows at LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE, featuring performances like CAMELOT, August Wilson's FENCES, A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, and more.

PACIFIC OVERTURES, World Premieres & More Set for East West Players 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2024


East West Players has unveiled its the 2024 Season. See full programming and lear how to purchase tickets!

Guthrie Theater to Present ON BECKETT Featuring Tony Award Winner Bill Irwin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2024


The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for On Beckett, an Irish Repertory Theatre production produced by Octopus Theatricals. Learn how to purchase tickets!

THE MUSIC MAN Comes to Storybook Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2024


Meredith Willson's The Music Man comes to the Storybook Theatre in May. Performances run May 11th - June 1st, 2024. The musical features book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson, with a  story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey.

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Announces THE MUSIC MAN In Concert With The School Of The Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2023


Metropolis Performing Arts Center has announced the upcoming production of The Music Man in Concert in collaboration with the School of the Performing Arts. Presented as a concert with a 25-piece orchestra, Meredith Willson's six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957.

Lyric Stage Boston to Present TROUBLE IN MIIND This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2023


A tale that was meant to be told over 60 years ago, Dawn M. Simmons brings to Lyric Stage Boston, Alice Childress's unflinching look at the standards of 1950's Broadway in Trouble in Mind.  

Wolverhampton Grand Reveals Lineup Of New Season Of Shows On Sale
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2023


A selection of new shows are to go on sale at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre including Reginald Rose's gripping courtroom thriller TWELVE ANGRY MEN and winner of the 2023 Writers' Guild Award for Best Play, WONDER BOY.

Wagner College Theatre Reveals The 2023 Stanley Drama Award-Winner, THE MAGICIAN'S SISTER
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2023


Wagner College Theatre has announced that the winner of the 2023 Stanley Drama Award is Jami Brandli for her play The Magician's Sister.

Porchlight to Launch The Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration Of The Man And His Music This October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2023


Porchlight Music Theatre is launching the Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration of the Man and his Music this October. The festival includes a production of Anything Goes starring Meghan Murphy. Don't miss this incredible tribute to Cole Porter's career.

Morgan Dudley, Brandon Cameron and Alyssa Wray to Star in MEDUSA: A NEW MUSICAL at The Midnight Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2023


Get ready for a captivating performance as Morgan Dudley, Brandon Cameron, and Alyssa Wray take the stage in 'Medusa: A New Musical' at The Midnight Theatre. Find out the dates and showtime for this highly anticipated production. Don't miss this mesmerizing musical experience!

PHILADELPHIA BOUND? Fall Presents Over 120 Festivals, Block Parties, Shows, Charity Events and More
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 3, 2023


Are you bound for the Philadelphia area this fall.  There’s so much to see and do that our readers will like to know about. 

BLUE MAN GROUP to Present Sensory-Friendly Performance in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 2, 2023


Discover the upcoming sensory-friendly performance by BLUE MAN GROUP. Join in for an unforgettable event suitable for all audiences.

Marvin Hamlisch & Rupert Holmes' THE NUTTY PROFESSOR Musical to Get Cast Album
by Michael Major - Jul 11, 2023


The musical was composed by the late Marvin Hamlisch (A Chorus Line) with lyrics by Rupert Holmes (The Mystery of Edwin Drood). It is based on the iconic 1963 film by the late Jerry Lewis. This album signifies the last musical written by Hamlisch before his untimely passing.

New Village Arts to Present A WEEKEND WITH PABLO PICASSO
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 9, 2023


New Village Arts (NVA), North County's cultural hub, will bring back to its stage one of the most popular productions of 2019, Herbert Siguenza's tour-de-force performance of A WEEKEND WITH PABLO PICASSO. 

Gateway Theatre Announces CINDERELLA And More For 2023/2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2023


Gateway Theatre has announced its 2023-2024 season, an exciting lineup of musical theatre, madcap comedy, a multidisciplinary world premiere, audio plays, and community-based celebrations.

THE MUSIC MAN At The Hopeful Theatre Project Will Support Keeping Music Education Alive
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2023


The Hopeful Theatre Project has announced their upcoming production of The Music Man benefitting Save the Music Foundation opening June 15th at Mainstage 222 in Irving, TX.

Casting Revealed For The World Première of THE THIRD MAN at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2023


As rehearsals begin, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for the world première of the new musical, The Third Man. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!

Schedule Announced For The 2023 CAPA Summer Movie Series At The Ohio Theatre, June 15- July 16
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2023


The CAPA Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, has announced the schedule for its 54th series of classic films and cult favorites. The 2023 series will run June 15-July 16 at the historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) and feature 19 films over five weeks.

Casting Revealed for The World Premiere of THE THIRD MAN at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2023


As public booking opens, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced initial casting for the world première of the new musical, The Third Man. Learn more about who will be starring in the show here!

MATILDA THE MUSICAL, THE MUSIC MAN, and More Set For Palo Alto Players 2023-2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2023


Palo Alto Players has announced its 93rd season titled Mischief. Mystery. Melody.  The 2023-24 line-up, beginning September 2023, was first unveiled at a season reveal event held at the Lucie Stern Theater on Sunday, April 30th hosted by Artistic Director Patrick Klein.

Celebrate Mother's Day with BroadwayHD!
by Team BWW - May 1, 2023


In the month of May, explore how motherhood is portrayed onstage with these six beloved musicals that examine the difficulties, joys, sorrows, and delights of being a parent.

Trinity Rep Presents SWEENEY TODD
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2023


Trinity Repertory Company concludes its 2022-23 Season with the award-winning musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler. Directed by Curt Columbus, Sweeney Todd runs at Trinity Rep in the Dowling Theater from May 25 through June 25, 2023.

Other Productions of Comedy in Music

1953   Broadway Concert [Broadway]
Broadway
1957   West End Concert [West End]
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