Roza 1987

Opened: October 1, 1987
Closing: October 11, 1987

Roza - 1987 - Broadway History , Info & More

Royale Theatre
242 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

Based on La Vie Devant Soi by Romain Gary

Roza is a former prostitute and Nazi concentration camp prison. Now, she is a surrogate mother to the unwanted children of Parisian prostitutes.

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Is Michael Greif Setting a Record by Directing 3 Shows This Season?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 10, 2024


This time, the reader question was: Is Michael Greif setting a record by directing three shows this season?

Stage and Screen Actor Ira Hawkins Has Passed Away
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2021


Hawkins' Broadway credits include Timbuktu! (1978), The Tap Dance Kid (1983), Honky Tonk Nights (1986), and Roza (1987). Off-Broadway, he appeared in The Crystal Tree (1981), The Gig (1994), and 70, Girls, 70 (2006). His regional theatre credits include The Desert Song (1984) and Roza (1986).

Lakewood Playhouse Returns to the Stage With BROADWAY BOUND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2021


The LAKEWOOD PLAYHOUSE, re-opened to public performances, opens its 83rd Season main stage with the third installment of Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical trilogy, Broadway Bound. Lakewood Playhouse previously produced the first two installments, Brighton Beach Memoirs in its 80th season, and Biloxi Blues in season 81.

Louis St. Louis, Music Director and Composer Best Known For GREASE, Has Passed Away
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2021


St. Louis served as musical director or arranger for several Broadway productions, including Soon (1971), Grease (1972 and 2007), Over Here! (1974), Truckload (1975), Raggedy Ann (1986), Roza (1987), and Smokey Joe's Cafe (1995).

BWW Exclusive: Celebrating the Unsung Musicals of Hal Prince
by Daniella Parcell - Aug 5, 2017


FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, SWEENEY TODD, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, COMPANY, CABARET, FOLLIES. Each was directed and/or produced by Broadway legend Harold Prince. Each contributed to his record-high pile of Tony awards, and has been produced and acclaimed across the world.

Review - The Broadway Musicals of 1987 & Zarkana
by Ben Peltz - Jun 17, 2012


The words, “Once upon a time…,” were followed by that familiar Sondheim vamp, and Danielle Ferland skipped onto the stage just as she had 25 years ago as the original Little Red Riding Hood in Into The Woods.  Sure enough, there was a wolf there to greet her, but instead of encountering Granny, The Baker's Wife and The Witch, Little Red found herself in a forest inhabited by a young French revolutionary, an elderly Holocaust survivor, a roller-skating duo and a former President of The United States.

Photo Coverage: BWW Remembers Marcia Lewis
by Walter McBride - Dec 22, 2010


As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, two time Tony Award nominee and Broadway favorite Marcia Lewis passed away December 21 in her home in Nashville, Tennessee. The beloved, 72 year old character actress lost a battle to both brain and lung cancer. Lewis is survived by her husband, Fred Bryan.

Broadway Beat TV Special: In Memory of Marcia Lewis
by Robert Diamond - Dec 21, 2010


Two time Tony Award nominee and Broadway favorite Marcia Lewis passed away on, December 21 in her home in Nashville, Tennessee. The beloved, 72 year old character actress lost a battle to both brain and lung cancer. Lewis is survived by her husband, Fred Bryan. Broadway Beat has given us a special 'in memory' tribute clip of the star from her 1992 club act at Eighty-Eight's from the Broadway Beat Archives.

Broadway's Marcia Lewis Dies at 72
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 21, 2010


wo time Tony Award nominee and Broadway favorite Marcia Lewis passed away this morning, December 21 in her home in Nashville. The beloved, 72 year old character actress lost a battle to both brain and lung cancer.

'ROCK OF AGES' Star Maroulis Sings National Anthem at MSG 4/15
by Eddie Varley - Apr 15, 2009


ROCK OF AGES 'Front man' Constantine Maroulis will appear at Madison Square Garden this evening to sing the National Anthem for the NY Knicks vs. NJ Nets game. Tune into the MSG network at 7:30 p.m. to see it live.

Photo Coverage: 'The Search Is Over' - ROCK OF AGES Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
by Walter McBride - Apr 13, 2009


Following an extremely successful off Broadway run and the sale of the film rights to New Line Cinema, ROCK OF AGES opened on Broadway, on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W. 47th Street). Previews began on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. BroadwayWorld.com's 'rockin' cameras' were there to join the wild cast and crew as they cheered on Gypsy Robe winner Andre Ward!

Constantine Maroulis Talks 'ROCK OF AGES' to NY Mag
by Eddie Varley - Apr 10, 2009


ROCK OF AGES 'Front man' Constantine Maroulis is featured in New York Magazine, the talented Maroulis reveals his rock and roll inspirations and his road back to Broadway in the new 'head bangin' hit'.

Photo Coverage: ROCK OF AGES Opening Night Party
by Linda Lenzi - Apr 8, 2009


Following an extremely successful off Broadway run and the sale of the film rights to New Line Cinema, ROCK OF AGES opened on Broadway, tonight, Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W. 47th Street). Previews began on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. BroadwayWorld.com's 'rockin' cameras' were there to join the wild opening night crowd at the after party!

Photo Coverage: ROCK OF AGES Opening Night Arrivals
by Walter McBride - Apr 8, 2009


Following an extremely successful off Broadway run and the sale of the film rights to New Line Cinema, ROCK OF AGES opened on Broadway, tonight, Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W. 47th Street). Previews began on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there to capture the ready for rock arrivals!

Photo Coverage: 'ROCK OF AGES' on Broadway - Opening Night Curtain Call!
by Walter McBride - Apr 8, 2009


Following an extremely successful off Broadway run and the sale of the film rights to New Line Cinema, ROCK OF AGES opened on Broadway, tonight, Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W. 47th Street). Previews began on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. BroadwayWorld.com's 'rockin' cameras' were there to join the wild opening night crowd at the curtain call!

'Don't Stop Believin', ROCK OF AGES Opens 4/7
by Eddie Varley - Apr 7, 2009


Following an extremely successful off Broadway run and the sale of the film rights to New Line Cinema, ROCK OF AGES opens on Broadway, tonight, Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W. 47th Street). Previews began on Tuesday, March 17, 2009.

'The Search Is Over' Save Up to 50% on ROCK OF AGES!
by Eddie Varley - Mar 19, 2009


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Spanger & Carpinello Join Maroulis for ROCK OF AGES, Full Casting Announced, Previews Start at Atkinson 3/17
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2009


The producers of ROCK OF AGES announced the complete, awesome cast for Broadway's new, smash hit musical today. Constantine Maroulis, ('American Idol' Season 4, Broadway's The Wedding Singer, RENT) reprising his critically acclaimed role as 'Drew', is now joined by Broadway's best 1970's & 1980's period actors Amy Spanger (The Wedding Singer, Kiss Me Kate) as 'Sherrie' and James Carpinello (Saturday Night Fever, VH1's 'So NoTORIous') as 'Stacee Jaxx'.

Photo Coverage: 'ROCK OF AGES' Meets the Press
by Walter McBride - Mar 4, 2009


Constantine Maroulis, ('American Idol' Season 4, Broadway's The Wedding Singer, RENT) reprising his critically acclaimed role as 'Drew', Amy Spanger (The Wedding Singer, Kiss Me Kate) as 'Sherrie' and James Carpinello (Saturday Night Fever, VH1's 'So NoTORIous') as 'Stacee Jaxx' head up ROCK OF AGES, the cast met the press at the New 42nd Street Studios on March 3, 2009 and BroadwayWorld's cameras were there!

Photo Coverage: 'ROCK OF AGES' First Day of Rehearsal at the New 42nd Street Studios!
by Walter McBride - Mar 4, 2009


Constantine Maroulis, ('American Idol' Season 4, Broadway's The Wedding Singer, RENT) reprising his critically acclaimed role as 'Drew', Amy Spanger (The Wedding Singer, Kiss Me Kate) as 'Sherrie' and James Carpinello (Saturday Night Fever, VH1's 'So NoTORIous') as 'Stacee Jaxx' head up ROCK OF AGES, the leads 'rocked' the first day of rehearsal at the New 42nd Street Studios on March 3, 2009 and BroadwayWorld's cameras were there!

Spanger & Carpinello Join Maroulis for ROCK OF AGES, Full Casting Announced, Previews Start at Atkinson 3/17
by Eddie Varley - Feb 18, 2009


The producers of ROCK OF AGES announced the complete, awesome cast for Broadway's new, smash hit musical today. Constantine Maroulis, ('American Idol' Season 4, Broadway's The Wedding Singer, RENT) reprising his critically acclaimed role as 'Drew', is now joined by Broadway's best 1970's & 1980's period actors Amy Spanger (The Wedding Singer, Kiss Me Kate) as 'Sherrie' and James Carpinello (Saturday Night Fever, VH1's 'So NoTORIous') as 'Stacee Jaxx'.

Foster, Gass and More Star in ROCK OF AGES Readings
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2007


Two developmental invitation-only readings of ROCK OF AGES will take place at New World Stages later this week.

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What productions of Roza have there been?
Roza has had 3 productions including Regional (US) which opened in 1986, Broadway which opened in 1987 and Broadway which opened in 1987.

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