High Society Revival 2005

Opened: October 10, 2005
Closing: January 21, 2006

High Society - 2005 - West End History , Info & More

Shaftesbury Theatre
Holborn end of Shaftesbury Avenue London

Based on the play The Philadelphia Story by Philip Barry


Based on the movie High Society owned by Turner Entertainment Co.

Performance Now Theatre Company presents High Society. For tickets and more information, visit the website.

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High Society FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of High Society have there been?
High Society has had 4 productions including West End which opened in 1987, Broadway which opened in 1998, Broadway which opened in 1998 and West End which opened in 2005.
What awards has High Society been nominated for?
High Society has been nominated for the Outstanding Musical Production award at the Olivier Awards for its exceptional portrayal of Cole Porter's work.

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