Kean 1961

Opened: November 2, 1961

Kean - 1961 - Broadway History , Info & More

Broadway Theatre (Broadway)
1681 Broadway New York, NY

Based on the play by Jean-Paul Sartre


Based on the play by Alexandre Dumas

Edmund Kean, the renowned 19th century Shakespearean actor, strives for recognition as a human being rather than as a famous actor.

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Musical Theatre Melodies to Celebrate Robert Wright & George Forrest's KEAN 60th Anniversary This Week
by Gigi Gervais - Oct 31, 2021


The next Musical Theatre Melodies broadcast, hosted by Rob Morrison on 96.5 FM on Tuesday, November 2 will mark the 60th anniversary of the Robert Wright and George Forrest musical KEAN (from a play by Jean-Paul Sartre and the comedy by Alexandre Dumas).

BWW Review: Porchlight Music Theatre's NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1961
by Rachel Weinberg - Apr 19, 2021


With NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1961, Porchlight Music Theatre has put together a program that will satisfy the cravings of those who desperately miss live musical theater.

Jason Alexander, Billy Crystal, Beanie Feldstein, Josh Gad and More to Take Part in 45 MINUTES OF INSPIRATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2020


Holocaust Museum LA, the first survivor-founded museum in the U.S., has assembled a dazzling array of internationally known celebrities for its first livestream benefit gala, "45 Minutes of Inspiration," Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, at 5:45 p.m. (PDT). The proceeds will go toward the museum's wide-reaching education programs.

Stage Door Records Launch 'Lost Broadway' Album Series
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2019


Following the critically acclaimed 'Lost West End' album series, Stage Door Records present the launch of 'Lost Broadway', a new series of albums that will focus on celebrating Broadway's forgotten and obscure musicals. With each album dedicated to specific years in Broadway history, the 'Lost Broadway' series launches with 'Lost Broadway 1961', a particularly abundant year in the Broadway calendar for musicals whose residencies were short lived but deserve not to be forgotten.

Riverside Theatre Presents AN EMPTY PLATE IN THE CAFE DU GRAND BOEUF
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2017


Riverside Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director/CEO Allen D. Cornell and Managing Director/COO Jon R. Moses, present the contemporary comedy An Empty Plate in the Cafe du Grand Boeuf, which performs on the Waxlax Stage from January 17 - February 5, 2017. An Empty Plate in the Cafe du Grand Boeuf is sponsored by Riverside Theatre's Patron Producers Group.

'FOR ALL THE WORLD TO SEE' Civil Rights Exhibition to Open This Week at Kean University
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2016


For All the World to See: Visual Culture and the Struggle for Civil Rights, a nationally touring exhibition from NEH on the Road, opens April 6 at Kean University's Human Rights Institute Gallery.

'FOR ALL THE WORLD TO SEE' Civil Rights Exhibition to Open This Week at Kean University
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2016


For All the World to See: Visual Culture and the Struggle for Civil Rights, a nationally touring exhibition from NEH on the Road, opens April 6 at Kean University's Human Rights Institute Gallery.

Junction Theatre to Present West Coast Premiere of RED VELVET
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 17, 2016


The Junction Theatre will present the West Coast Premiere of RED VELVET, a critically acclaimed play written by Lolita Chakrabarti, directed by Benjamin Pohlmeier, to be presented at Atwater Playhouse, 3191 Castitas Avenue, #100, Los Angeles, CA 90039, on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 5:00 p.m., March 26 - April 30, 2016. Tickets can be purchased by calling Brown Paper Tickets 24/7 at 1-800-838-3006, or online at http://redvelvet.brownpapertickets.com. General Admission is $25 per person; Students, Seniors and Veterans are $20 per person; and Groups of 10 or more $15 per person. To learn more, please visit www.thejunctiontheatre.org and http://atwaterplayhouse.com/

Enlow Recital Hall Welcomes Preservation Hall Jazz Band & Allen Toussaint Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2014


Considered 'The best jazz band in the land' by the San Francisco Examiner, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band will join forces for the first time ever with New Orleans icon Allen Toussaint for an evening of legendary music making at Kean University's Enlow Recital Hall tonight, October 25 at 7:30 p.m.

Enlow Recital Hall to Welcome Preservation Hall Jazz Band & Allen Toussaint, 10/25
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 6, 2014


Considered "The best jazz band in the land" by the San Francisco Examiner, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band will join forces for the first time ever with New Orleans icon Allen Toussaint for an evening of legendary music making at Kean University's Enlow Recital Hall on Saturday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m.

Review - Cirque du Soleil's Totem & The Broadway Musicals of 1961
by Michael Dale - Mar 22, 2013


A human ball of silver glitter hanging from a cord is lowered above what looks like a bungalow-sized muffin top.  (It's supposed to represent a turtle shell.)  Before the glitter ball makes its landing the cover is removed to reveal what looks like a tribe of humanish amphibians bouncing on trampolines and twirling on the muffin/turtle's frame.  Shortly after, a sleazy-looking clown in a tropical shirt tosses a condom to a woman in the front row and says, 'Call me!'  Yes, dear readers, Cirque du Soleil is back in town.

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Walnut Street Theater Celebrates Its 200th Birthday
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2009


This year Walnut Street Theater celebrates its 200th birthday, and on February 3rd they will hold a big birthday bash. Boasting over 56,000 subscribers, The Walnut is not only the most popular theater company in Philadelphia, but also the most subscribed theatre company in the world. This season includes three magnificent and beloved musicals: get ready for DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, OLIVER! and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. The Walnut also offers two spellbinding plays: A world premiere production of Eric Conger's THE ECLECTIC SOCIETY and Noel Coward's classic comedy, FALLEN ANGELS. The New Year brings new theatre to the Walnut stage with the world premiere production of Eric Conger's THE ECLECTIC SOCIETY (January 19 - March 7). It's the 1960's, and in order to become the big man on campus, you've got to play the game. In this fraternal society, new recruits need testing and traditions need to be upheld. This new American play celebrates the spirit of youth and the mischief that follows.

Kean FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Kean have there been?
Kean has had 4 productions including Broadway which opened in 1961, Broadway which opened in 1961, Off-Broadway which opened in 2000 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2000.
What Tony Awards has Kean been nominated for?
Best Conductor and Musical Director for Pembroke Davenport.

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