Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens 1993

Opened: June 28, 1993
Closing: July 24, 1993

Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens - 1993 - West End History , Info & More

Criterion Theatre
218-223 Piccadilly, St. James's, London W1V 9LB, United Kingdom London

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Concord Theatricals Launches New Record Label, Concord Theatricals Recordings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2022

Concord Theatricals announced the launch of its new record label, Concord Theatricals Recordings. The label will be the home to many of the finest cast albums and theater artist recordings, including Concord Theatricals’ previous releases with Concord’s Craft Recordings label.

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Photo Coverage: ELEGIES FOR ANGELS, PUNKS AND RAGING QUEENS
by Carrie Dunn - Jun 2, 2015

Elegies For Angels, Punks and Raging Queens is a song cycle with music by Janet Hood and lyrics and additional text by Bill Russell. The work features songs and monologues inspired by the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt and Edgar Lee Masters' Spoon River Anthology. Each of the monologues is written from the perspective of characters who have died from AIDS and the songs represent the feelings of friends and family members dealing with the loss.

Tickets on Sale for ELEGIES FOR ANGELS, PUNKS & RAGING QUEENS Benefit Performance at the Criterion, May 31
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2015

?Tickets are now on sale for a West End revival of the song cycle Elegies For Angels, Punks and Raging Queens, taking place at the Criterion Theatre on Sunday 31 May 2015.

The RRazz Room Celebrates 30 Years of Lypsinka with THE PASSION OF THE CRAWFORD, Now thru 9/16
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2012

The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub, will welcome back acclaimed entertainer Lypsinka for a special two-week engagement from tonight, September 4 to 16 to celebrate Lypsinka's 30th anniversary. She will recreate the widely popular show 'The Passion of the Crawford' - a fab fantasia about the refraction of celebrity and addiction to fame - for the first time in the Bay Area in more than five years.

The RRazz Room Celebrates 30 Years of Lypsinka with THE PASSION OF THE CRAWFORD, 9/4-16
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2012

The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub, will welcome back acclaimed entertainer Lypsinka for a special two-week engagement from September 4 to 16 to celebrate Lypsinka's 30th anniversary. She will recreate the widely popular show 'The Passion of the Crawford' - a fab fantasia about the refraction of celebrity and addiction to fame - for the first time in the Bay Area in more than five years.

Asolo Rep Extras Presents Lypsinka As Joan Crawdord 5/9
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2011

With uncanny precision and unforgettable pizzazz, John Epperson - also known as Lypsinka - pays homage to ultimate screen-queen Joan Crawford. Using the actress' own words, The Passion of the Crawford is a fantasia on the persona of this 20th Century cultural icon. Washington City Paper has called Lypsinka 'certifiably fabulous,' while the Los Angeles Times dubbed her 'a geyser of glamour!' Daily Variety raved: 'Watching a Lypsinka show is like channel-surfing in Heaven.'

Asolo Rep Extras Presents Lypsinka As Joan Crawdord 5/9
by Kassie Rivera - Apr 22, 2011

With uncanny precision and unforgettable pizzazz, John Epperson - also known as Lypsinka - pays homage to ultimate screen-queen Joan Crawford. Using the actress' own words, The Passion of the Crawford is a fantasia on the persona of this 20th Century cultural icon. Washington City Paper has called Lypsinka 'certifiably fabulous,' while the Los Angeles Times dubbed her 'a geyser of glamour!' Daily Variety raved: 'Watching a Lypsinka show is like channel-surfing in Heaven.'

Playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah Pens Laurie Cunningham Biopic
by Emily Faye Oakley - Jun 9, 2010

According to Deadline.com Award winning playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah is working on a script for a biopic about 1970s soccer star Laurie Cunningham. The film is entitled 'Black Flash.' Cunningham was the first English player to join Real Madrid, the most successful soccer team from Spain. Cunningham was also the first black player to represent England at any level (under 21), and the first to represent the full England side in a competitive match, although Viv Anderson had appeared in a friendly before him to be recognised as the nation's first black full international.

Bill Russell and Tim Gunn to Host Special Benefit Performance of 'Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens'
by Robert Diamond - Oct 4, 2008

A New York revival of Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens will be presented by Sweet &Tart Productions in association with Summoners Ensemble Theatre at the Laurie Beechman Theater on October 10, 11, 17, and 19. In keeping with the company's mission of giving back to the community, 25 percent of all proceeds will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

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UPDATED: Audition Info! NEW THIS WEEK! Family Show at MET! Adult Baseball Drama at FPCT! Single Carrot Announces New Season!

Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the songs are in Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens and what's the order?
Angels, Punks & Raging Queens
I'm Holding on to You
And the Rain Keeps Fallin' Down
I Don't Do That Anymore
I Don't Know How to Help You
Celebrate
Heroes All Around
Spend It While You Can
My Brother Lived in San Francisco
Learning to Let Go
As Long as You Pay the Tab
What productions of Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens have there been?
Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens has had 2 productions including London Fringe which opened in 1993 and West End which opened in 1993.

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