The Apple Tree 1966

Opened: October 18, 1966

The Apple Tree - 1966 - Broadway History , Info & More

Shubert Theatre (Broadway)
225 West 44th St. New York, NY

Based on The Diary of Adam and Eve by Mark Twain


Based on The Lady or the Tiger? by Frank R. Stockton


Based on Passionella by Jules Feiffer

From the songwriting team of "Fiddler On The Roof" and "She Loves Me" comes a unique evening of three one-act musicals about men, women and a little thing called temptation. The first, "The Diary Of Adam And Eve," is a quirky, touching spin on the tale of the world's first couple, adapted from Mark Twain's "Extracts From Adam's Diary." The second, "The Lady Or The Tiger?," explores the fickleness of love in a rock and roll fable set in a mythical barbarian kingdom. Finally, "Passionella" is based on Jules Feiffer's offbeat Cinderella-story about a chimney sweep whose dreams of being a "glamorous movie star" nearly sabotage her one chance for true love.

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Photos: Go Inside the SHELDON HARNICK MEMORIAL CELEBRATION
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 11, 2023

An array of Broadway luminaries, including Danny Burstein, Robert Cuccioli, Jason Danieley, Harvey Fierstein, Rob Fisher, Jessica Hecht, Judy Kuhn, Nancy Opel, and more gathered on Thursday, Nov. 9th at the Music Box Theater to pay tribute to the iconic lyricist Sheldon Harnick. Check out photos here!

Video: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, SHE LOVES ME Lyricist Sheldon Harnick Celebrated At Star-Studded Memorial
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2023

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2022

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The Juilliard School today announced that its 116th commencement ceremony will be held in person on Friday, June 18, 2021, at 11am, outdoors on the Lincoln Center campus for a limited audience. The ceremony will also be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person.

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The Apple Tree FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Here in Eden
Feelings
Eve
Friends
The Apple Tree
Beautiful, Beautiful World
It's a Fish
Go to Sleep, Whatever You Are
What Makes Me Love Him?
I'll Tell You a Truth
Make Way
Forbidden Love (in Gaul)
I've Got What You Want
Tiger, Tiger
Which Door?
Oh, to Be a Movie Star
Gorgeous
(Who, Who, Who, Who) Who Is She?
I Know
Wealth
You Are Not Real
George L.
I'm Lost
Eden, Eden
What Was That?
Rain Song
She Swept
If I Was a Beautiful, Glamorous Movie Star
Talkin' Truth
Peek-a-Boo
I'm a Happy Man
One Third Princess
Useful
Eden Prelude
Here In Eden
Feelings
Eve
Friends
Forbidden Fruit
Beautiful, Beautiful World
It's A Fish 1
Go To Sleep, Whatever You Aew
What Makes Me Love Him?
I'll Tell You A Truth
Forbidden Love (In Gaul)
I've Got What You Want
Tiger, Tiger
Which Door?
Oh, To Be A Movie Star
Gorgeous
Who Is She?
Wealth
You Are Not Real
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The Apple Tree has had 7 productions including Broadway which opened in 1966, Broadway which opened in 1966, Off-Off-Broadway which opened in 1987, London Fringe which opened in 2002, Off-Broadway which opened in 2005, Broadway which opened in 2006 and Broadway which opened in 2006.
Best Musical , , Best Choreography for Lee Theodore, Best Costume Design for Tony Walton, Best Direction of a Musical for Mike NicholsBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Jerry Bock and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Sheldon Harnick .

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