Smiles 1930

Opened: November 18, 1930

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6th Avenue at W. 54th St., Roof New York, NY

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BWW Review: Southeastern premiere of TRAV'LIN: A 1930S HARLEM MUSICAL ROMANCE at The Winter Park Playhouse
by Joseph Harrison - Feb 15, 2022

What a pleasure it is to discover a hidden (or not so hidden!) gem. Such was the case for me this weekend, when I visited, for the first, but certainly not last, time the Winter Park Playhouse in Winter Park (Orlando), FL. The theatre, which positions itself as Central Florida’s only professional musical theatre, is presenting its latest production, the Southeastern premiere of J.C. Johnson and Garry Holmes’ TRAV’LIN: A 1930’s HARLEM MUSICAL ROMANCE. What I discovered when entering this space was a vibrant, warm, inviting and thriving theatre company which, if evidenced by the current production, offers high-quality, entertaining and thrilling productions of musical theatre to Orlando theatergoers. The Winter Park Playhouse, referred to by Executive Director, Heather Alexander in her curtain speech for TRAV’LIN as the “Cheers of Musical Theatre” seems to live up to that reference – a place where everyone knows your name and which welcomes each patron with warm smiles and, most importantly, a good time.

BWW Review: Old School Musical Comedy SHE LOVES ME Mostly Charms at OC's South Coast Repertory
by Michael Quintos - Feb 11, 2020

Though SCR's admirable new production of the 1963 Broadway musical SHE LOVES ME, for the most part, still has many charming, beautifully-staged, and well-sung moments, it also somehow feels like it is slightly reigned in, as if there was a purposeful attempt to downscale some of its built-in whimsy and spirited vivaciousness---particularly in the first act where emotional expressions all seem to sit in the same middle areaa?? never tipping over to too angry or too sad or too happy or too, well, anything. Now on stage in Costa Mesa through February 22, 2020, the production---directed by the theater's own artistic director David Ivers---is genuinely entertaining, but still needs a huge shot of joy, romance, and pep to make it feel complete.

Clocktower Players Present ANNIE March 9-17
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2019

Little Orphan Annie will charm the hearts of all when she takes to the Irvington Town Hall Theater stage March 9-17. Clocktower Players, the award-winning community theater of the Rivertowns presents the beloved classic musical with a cast that's sure to bring smiles and happiness to the community.

Clocktower Players Present ANNIE March 9-17
by Alan Henry - Feb 26, 2019

Little Orphan Annie will charm the hearts of all when she takes to the Irvington Town Hall Theater stage March 9-17. Clocktower Players, the award-winning community theater of the Rivertowns presents the beloved classic musical with a cast that's sure to bring smiles and happiness to the community.

Clocktower Players Present ANNIE March 9-17
by Julie Musbach - Feb 14, 2019

Little Orphan Annie will charm the hearts of all when she takes to the Irvington Town Hall Theater stage March 9-17. Clocktower Players, the award-winning community theater of the Rivertowns presents the beloved classic musical with a cast that's sure to bring smiles and happiness to the community.

New Plays By UMass Dartmouth Students To Be Presented At The Reading Stage
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2018

The Reading Stage is a presentation of readings of new ten-minute plays by dramatic writing students at UMass Dartmouth. Readings will take place on December 3 & 5th at 6pm in Room 205 of the Claire T Carney Library on the UMass Dartmouth campus.

New Plays By UMass Dartmouth Students To Be Presented At The Reading Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2018

The Reading Stage is a presentation of readings of new ten-minute plays by dramatic writing students at UMass Dartmouth. Readings will take place on December 3 & 5th at 6pm in Room 205 of the Claire T Carney Library on the UMass Dartmouth campus.

Synchronicity Theatre to Welcome Holiday Season with Musical Adaptation of MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2016

Synchronicity Theatre will celebrate the holidays with Mr. Popper's Penguins, a family-friendly musical based on the 1938 children's book.

London Classic Theatre Brings Pinter's THE BIRTHDAY PARTY to Belgrade Theatre
by Marianka Swain - May 31, 2016

Following successful tours of Alan Ayckbourn's Absent Friends and Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot in 2015, London Classic Theatre return to the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, with their new production of Harold Pinter's THE BIRTHDAY PARTY from Tues 14 to Sat 18 June. It's directed by Michael Cabot, with design by Bek Palmer and lighting by Andy Grange.

London Classic Theatre to Launch New Tour of Harold Pinter's THE BIRTHDAY PARTY
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 25, 2016

Following successful tours of Alan Ayckbourn's Absent Friends and Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot in 2015, today London Classic Theatre Artistic Director Michael Cabot announces a new production of Harold Pinter's The Birthday Party. Cabot directs a cast including Jonathan Ashley (Goldberg), Gareth Bennett-Ryan (Stanley), Cheryl Kennedy (Meg), Ged McKenna (Petey), Declan Rodgers (McCann) and Imogen Wilde (Lulu). The production tours to 37 venues around the UK this spring/summer, starting at Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham on 17 February.

BWW Review: Roxanne Fay, Natalie Symons & Katherine Michelle Tanner in LARK EDEN
by Peter Nason - Nov 1, 2015

Powerhouse acting and Natalie Symons' wonderful script combine to make a memorable evening in Sarasota.

BWW Reviews: Climb Aboard Bass Concert Hall's ANYTHING GOES Before it Says Bon Voyage
by Wendi Reichstein - Dec 10, 2014

In a little town known as New York City, on a tiny street known as Broadway, the Roundabout Theatre Company took the 1930's Cole Porter classic Anything Goes and revived it on the Great White Way. Starring Tony Winner (soon to be two time Tony Winner) Sutton Foster as Reno Sweeney, Broadway's sweetheart Laura Osnes in the role of Hope Harcourt, and the legendary Joel Grey as Moonface Martin. The show went on to win the 2011 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, awarded Foster her second Tony, and also took home the prize for Best Choreography before closing in July 2012. Two years later, the award-winning revival hit the road in the U.S. national tour, surprisingly (coming from someone who saw the revival on Broadway) rivaling its New York counterpart.

BWW Reviews: SOPHIA LOREN Mesmerizes Audiences at Tribeca Film Festival
by Ryan Kilpatrick - Apr 26, 2014

This year, the Tribeca Film Festival was in for a treat when director and co writer Edoardo Ponti (son of Sophia Loren and the late director Carlo Ponti) bought his short film Voce Umano or Human Voice to the festival. The film, based on a one woman play written by French writer Jean Cocleau in 1930, is a simple story which explores a universal struggle, letting go.

It's A Wrap! Cast & Producers Of THE SOUND OF MUSIC Celebrate On Set
by Pat Cerasaro - Dec 19, 2013

Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron joined with the astonishing array of top talent encompassed for the unprecedent live NBC TV presentation of THE SOUND OF MUSIC: LIVE! for a picture shortly following the broadcast and the image is now available to view.

MARY POPPINS, 'VIRGINIA WOOLF' Among Films Added to National Film Registry
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 18, 2013

The Library of Congress has today announced its annual list of 25 films that will be included in the National Film Registry.

BWW Interviews: First Stage's Jeff Frank Celebrates New Holiday Productions
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - Nov 25, 2013

Milwaukee's First Stage Artistic Director Jeff Frank finally returns to the city for his own holiday celebrations. After spending weeks in Chicago this fall to consult and ready the production Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Musical for the November 16 opening at the Windy City's Broadway Playhouse, Frank can appreciate the restaging of It's The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Milwaukee audiences await the opening in the Todd Wehr Theater at the Marcus Center on Thanksgiving weekend.

BWW Reviews: BRIDGES - An Exploration of Chinese Culture Through interpretive Dance
by Gail Lloyd - Jul 2, 2012

Performed at the glorious Hawaii Theatre in historic, downtown Honolulu, Bridges explores the connections of past, present and future through interpretive Chinese folk dance. The Phoenix Dance Chamber featured this evening was founded by Diane Letoto, and inspired by folk dance specialist of the Beijing Dance Academy, the late Professor Liu Youlan. Youlan's vision, that dance would build a bridge between eastern and western cultures, comes to fruition in this luminous production.

Barksdale Theatre and Theatre IV Merge to Form Virginia Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2012

Barksdale Theatre and Theatre IV announce that the two nonprofit theaters will formally merge effective July 1, 2012 under a new name - Virginia Repertory Theatre (Virginia Rep). With a budget exceeding $5 million, four distinct venues, and an annual audience over 550,000, Virginia Rep will become the largest professional theater and one of the largest performing arts organizations in Central Virginia along with the Richmond Ballet, Richmond Symphony, and the Virginia Opera. Barksdale and Theatre IV celebrated the announcement and the unveiling of the new Virginia Rep sign today, May 20, at the November Theatre (formerly the Empire Theatre) at 114 West Broad Street at 4:00 p.m. after the closing of Seussical, thelast mainstage children's production under the Theatre IV name. Virginia Rep will transition into the new organization between now and July 1.

East West Players Announces 46th Anniversary Season
by Kelsey Denette - May 9, 2011

East West Players (EWP), the nation's largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work and the longest-running professional theatre of color in the country, announces its 46th Anniversary Season of three new works and a seminal musical classic.

Edward Asner And Jonathan Silverman Star In L.A. Theatre Works' Production Of ONCE IN A LIFETIME 10/21-25
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2009

Silver-screen wit collides with behind-the-scenes lunacy in Once in a Lifetime, George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's classic screwball spoof of Hollywood. Edward Asner and Jonathan Silverman head the cast when L.A. Theatre Works records five performances for radio broadcast, directed by the co-author's multiple award-winning son, Christopher Hart, at the Skirball Cultural Center October 21- 25. L.A. Theatre Works' nationally syndicated radio theater series airs weekly, broadcasting locally in Southern California on KPCC 89.3 and streaming on demand at www.latw.org.

Edward Asner And Jonathan Silverman Star In L.A. Theatre Works' Production Of ONCE IN A LIFETIME 10/21-25
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2009

Silver-screen wit collides with behind-the-scenes lunacy in Once in a Lifetime, George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's classic screwball spoof of Hollywood. Edward Asner and Jonathan Silverman head the cast when L.A. Theatre Works records five performances for radio broadcast, directed by the co-author's multiple award-winning son, Christopher Hart, at the Skirball Cultural Center October 21- 25. L.A. Theatre Works' nationally syndicated radio theater series airs weekly, broadcasting locally in Southern California on KPCC 89.3 and streaming on demand at www.latw.org.

Edward Asner And Jonathan Silverman Star In L.A. Theatre Works' Production Of ONCE IN A LIFETIME 10/21-25
by Reynard Loki - Sep 29, 2009

Silver-screen wit collides with behind-the-scenes lunacy in Once in a Lifetime, George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's classic screwball spoof of Hollywood. Edward Asner and Jonathan Silverman head the cast when L.A. Theatre Works records five performances for radio broadcast, directed by the co-author's multiple award-winning son, Christopher Hart, at the Skirball Cultural Center October 21- 25. L.A. Theatre Works' nationally syndicated radio theater series airs weekly, broadcasting locally in Southern California on KPCC 89.3 and streaming on demand at www.latw.org.

Hollywood/Ukraine Brings Smiles to a Summer Night on Cape
by Nancy Grossman - Jul 11, 2008

Get two shows for the price of one…and they're both worth the cost of admission for movie and musical theatre fans alike!

D'Amboise and Butz Win 2005 TDF / Astaire Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2005

Smiles FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the songs are in Smiles and what's the order?
The Bowery
Say, Young Man of Manhattan
Rally 'Round Me
Hotcha Ma Chotch
Time on My Hands
Be Good to Me
The Chinese Party
Chinese Jade
The Crystal Lady
Clever, Those Chinese
Anyway We've Had Fun
Something to Sing About
Here's a Day to Be Happy
If I Were You, Love
I'm Glad I Waited
La Marseilles
Why Ain't I Home?
Dancing Wedding
More Than Ever
Smile
Down Where the East River Flows
Madelon
Carry On, Keep Smiling
Keep Smiling and Carry On
You're Driving Me Crazy
What productions of Smiles have there been?
Smiles has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1930 and Broadway which opened in 1930.

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