The Desert Song Revival 1986

Opened: January 31, 1986
Closing: April 06, 1986

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Master Mixologist: Michael De Mono of SWEET HOSPITALITY GROUP
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Michael De Mono of Sweet Hospitality Group for our 'Master Mixologist' feature.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2023


Andy Grotelueschen will replace the previously announced Jacob Ming-Trent for the first major New York presentation of Maltby & Shire’s new musical, The Country Wife at Red Bull Theater.

Every Broadway Actor in THE GILDED AGE Season Two
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The Gilded Age has returned for season two with a fresh lineup of Broadway stars! The first season of Julian Fellowes' series featured over 60 Broadway alums, including Audra McDonald, Nathan Lane, Cynthia Nixon, and more. Check out which faces you recognize from the theatre, including new additions like Laura Benanti and Jeremy Shamos.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2023


Get the latest news on Red Bull Theater's upcoming production of THE COUNTRY WIFE, featuring an incredible cast including Nicholas Christopher, Carson Elrod, Eddie Korbich, Kristolyn Lloyd, Jacob Ming-Trent, Brad Oscar, Jelani Remy, and Lauren Worsham. Don't miss this one-night-only event.

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by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2023


​​​​​​​After triumphant seasons in 2023, and due to phenomenal demand, the 50th Anniversary world tour will continue its global celebrations in honour of iconic Rock ‘N' Roll musical The Rocky Horror Show in 2024.

Interview: Winemaker, Jeff Cichocki of BONTERRA ORGANIC ESTATES
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Broadwayworld had the opportunity to interview winemaker,  Jeff Cichocki about his career and to learn about Bonterra Organic Estates. 

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Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize at the 2023 Tony Awards? We're breaking it down.

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The World Premiere of ALI will be presented in Ali's hometown of Louisville, at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, in Fall 2024. Learn more about the show here!

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La Jolla Playhouse has announced complete programming for its 2023 Without Walls (WOW) Festival of immersive and site-inspired work.

World Music Institute Announces Spring/Summer 2023 Season
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WMI celebrates its 38th year in NYC with sixteen performances featuring artists from over a dozen countries.

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This month, the reader question was: 'Which Songs Have Appeared in Multiple Broadway Shows?'

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by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2022


​​​​​​​A brand-new Australian tour will kick off global celebrations in honour of iconic Rock 'N' Roll musical The Rocky Horror Show as it marks its 50th Anniversary in 2023.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2022


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by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 16, 2022


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Tony Award nominee Bryce Pinkham and Lizan Mitchell will join Audra McDonald for the Broadway premiere of Ohio State Murders by Adrienne Kennedy.

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Meet all of the Broadway actors in THE GILDED AGE! The new series features appearances by Audra McDonald, Denée Benton, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Kelli O'Hara, Carrie Coon, Claybourne Elder, Donna Murphy, Katie Finneran, Debra Monk, Taylor Richardson, Douglas Sills, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Patrick Page, Michael Cerveris, and more.

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).

BWW Review: WOMADELAIDE 2021 at King Rodney Park/Ityamai-itpina
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BWW Exclusive: In Honor of Gay Pride - THE 101 GREATEST LGBTQ SONGS/ANTHEMS OF ALL TIME - from Judy Garland to Lady Gaga, from Gloria Gaynor to Frank Ocean
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Happy Gay Pride! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest LGBTQ songs and anthems from 1920-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the grade!

BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST MOVIE SCENES of All Time - from CITIZEN KANE to PINK FLAMINGOS, from THE SOUND OF MUSIC to PARASITE
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BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best TV episodes from the 1950's to 2020; see if your favorites made the list!

Sufjan Stevens & Lowell Brams Release APORIA Early Today, Donating 50% Of Proceeds
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 24, 2020


Sufjan Stevens and Asthmatic Kitty Records cofounder, longtime collaborator and Stevens' stepfather Lowell Brams release their collaborative album Aporia—originally slated for this Friday, March 27—today. The album is available now at local record stores, and get it digitally here. 50% of the proceeds from sales of the record will go to food-focused charities benefitting those impacted by COVID-19 (No Kid Hungry) as well as to Partners In Health.

Sufjan Stevens & Lowell Brams Debut 'Climb That Mountain'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 11, 2020


Sufjan Stevens and Asthmatic Kitty Records cofounder, longtime collaborator and Stevens' stepfather Lowell Brams unveil “Climb That Mountain”—watch below!

The Desert Song FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Desert Song have there been?
The Desert Song has had 12 productions including Broadway which opened in 1926, Broadway which opened in 1926, West End which opened in 1927, Broadway which opened in 1946, Broadway which opened in 1946, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1948, West End which opened in 1967, Broadway which opened in 1973, Broadway which opened in 1973, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1984, Off-Broadway which opened in 1984 and Off-Broadway which opened in 1986.

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