Francis 1981

Opened: December 22, 1981
Closing: January 24, 1982

Francis - 1981 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Parish Hall at the Church of Heavenly Rest
2 East 90th St. at Fifth Ave. New York, NY 10128

St. Francis of Assisi evaluates the events of his life from his deathbed.

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Are There Many Musicals About the Same Subject?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 21, 2024


This time, the reader question was: With The Great Gatsby musicals happening now, are there other examples of musicals about the same subject?

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Explore the second part of the exhibition 'Las paradojas del internacionalismo' presented by El Museo Tamayo. Discover the intriguing paradoxes of internationalism in art.

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Acquires the Archive of Novella Nelson
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2024


The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Billy Rose Theatre Division has acquired the archive of Novella Nelson. Learn more about Nelson!

Black Theatre Coalition To Host Inaugural BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala On February 12
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Co-founders T. Oliver Reid, Warren Adams, and Reginald “Reggie” Van Lee, along with Board Members Aaliytha Stevens and Naila McKenzie, have announced that the Black Theatre Coalition will host its Inaugural Gala on Monday, February 12, 2024 in New York City at the Rainbow Room (30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th Floor).

Full Cast Set for PLAYER KINGS Starring Ian McKellen, Toheeb Jimoh & Richard Coyle
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024


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Get ready for an unforgettable night as Broadway legend André De Shields takes the stage at the TUTS Lights Up Gala. Find out all the details about this must-see performance, including the date and venue. Don't miss out on this electrifying event!

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International Contemporary Ensemble presents “Composing While Black: Volume One,” featuring world premieres of new works by Courtney Bryan and Adegoke Steve Colson on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at Merkin Hall, along with works by Wendell Logan and Brittany J. Green.

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International Contemporary Ensemble will present 'Composing While Black: Volume One,' featuring world premieres of new works by Courtney Bryan and Adegoke Steve Colson. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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As part of its ongoing support of Ukraine, the Metropolitan Opera / Lincoln Center Theater New Works Program has commissioned a new work by Ukrainian composer Maxim Kolomiiets and librettist George Brant.

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For the final show of its acclaimed 2022-2023 PNC Bank season, City Springs Theatre Company (CSTC) will bring Tony Award-recipient Baayork Lee back to Atlanta to helm the renowned Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, CATS. Ms. Lee directs and choreographs the production, running May 5-21, 2023, in the Byers Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center.

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In-Conversation Series Arrives at Segerstrom Center For The Arts With New Lineup
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THE OCTOBER NIGHT OF JOHNNY ZERO at Backyard Renaissance is a play that has a lot of mystery and secrets woven into the plot - which makes it difficult to write about without spoiling.  What can be said is that it brings some excellent performances to the stage as the dramatic tensions raises, but may leave you with more questions than are answered when you leave. THE OCTOBER NIGHT OF JOHNNY ZERO is playing through December 10th at 10th Avenue Theatre.

IN-CONVERSATION SERIES Arrives At Segerstrom Center For The Arts With Amy Tan, Fran Lebowitz, And Erik Larson
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2022


An astounding roster of inspiring individuals come to Segerstrom Center for the Arts, as part of an exciting new In-Conversation Series.

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Francis FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Francis have there been?
Francis has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1981 and Off-Broadway which opened in 1981.

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