The Rivals 1974

Opened: December 3, 1974
Closing: February 09, 1974

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Street Theatre Company's THE TRAIL TO OREGON May Be Hard to Describe, But It's More Fun Than A Bout of Dysentery
by Jeffrey Ellis - Mar 12, 2024


The answer is none of the above, obviously – you and I are showing our age with those ridiculous suggestions – and any effort to explain The Trail to Oregon to you would contain spoilers, which people oftentimes don’t want to know, sending particularly disturbing and frankly threatening emails to critics just trying to do their jobs.

Broadway Buying Guide: November 13, 2023
by Team BWW - Nov 13, 2023


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 13, 2023.

LETTERKENNY PRESENTS Features A Night Of Stand-Up With Actors & Writers From Hit TV Show 
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2023


LETTERKENNY PRESENTS a night of stand-up comedy featuring four comedians from the popular award-winning Crave and Hulu Original series Letterkenny.

Alex Brightman and Colin Donnell Join THE SHARK IS BROKEN on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2023


Two-time Tony Award nominee Alex Brightman will star as Richard Dreyfuss opposite Colin Donnell as Roy Scheider, joining Ian Shaw in The Shark Is Broken on Broadway. Check out all of the details!

THE SHARK IS BROKEN Will Premiere at The Royal Alexandra Theatre in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2022


The Shark is Broken - one of the most successful plays of the 2021-22 London season - will launch the new Mirvish Theatre season in Toronto. The comedy, which received  both critical and audience acclaim when it ran at the Ambassadors Theatre in London's West End, will have its North American premiere at the historic Royal Alexandra Theatre, September 25 to November 6, 2022.

Wake Up With BWW 4/19: Sutton Foster Speaks on Rudin Controversy, and More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2021


Today's top stories: Sutton Foster speaks out about Scott Rudin controversy, Jagged Little Pill to open in Sydney, and more.

BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST MOVIE SCENES of All Time - from CITIZEN KANE to PINK FLAMINGOS, from THE SOUND OF MUSIC to PARASITE
by Peter Nason - May 26, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest scenes in cinema from 1901 to 2020. See if your favorite movie moments made the list!

New and Upcoming Book and Music Releases For the Week of April 13 - SOFT POWER, Drew Gasparini, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2020


Need something new to read or watch? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases!

The Academy Of The Company Theatre's Original Production Of AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MONSTER To Haunt The Stage
by Julie Musbach - Oct 15, 2019


The Academy of The Company Theatre (A.C.T.) has announced the premiere of its original production of America's Next Top Monster, a unique and modern take on desegregation in schools, inspired by the Boston busing crisis that took place from 1974-1988.

Mark Jacoby To Lead The World Premiere Of VILNA By Ira Fuchs
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2019


Vilna, a new play by Ira Fuchs directed by Joseph Discher, will begin its limited Off-Broadway World Premiere engagement at the Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street, between Ninth & Tenth Avenues) on Monday March 11th. Opening Night is set for Wednesday March 20th (7pm). This limited Off-Broadway engagement continues through Sunday April 14th only.

The Artistic Home Announces 2018-19 Season
by Julie Musbach - Apr 27, 2018


The Artistic Home Ensemble will present the Chicago premiere of Lauren Gunderson's ADA AND THE ENGINE as the final entry in its three-play 2018-19 season, according to company Artistic Director Kathy Scambiatterra, who announced the season today. The 36-year-old Gunderson was the most-produced playwright in America during 2017, according to American Theatre Magazine.

BWW Previews: KING'S 'CARRIE' MUSICAL: BUCKETS OF FUN! at Some Theatre Company
by Elaine Bard - Sep 26, 2017


CARRIE the Musical - The Immersive Experience promises thrills, chills, and spills by the bucketful.

Alexander Hanson Joins the English Language World Premiere of THE LIE at Menier Chocolate Factory
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2017


The Menier Chocolate Factory today announced that Alexander Hanson joins the company of The Lie playing the husband of his real-life spouse Samantha Bond. Hanson replaces James Dreyfus who has regretfully had to withdraw from the production on medical advice.

Full Company Announced For THE LIE at Menier Chocolate Factory
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2017


The Menier Chocolate Factory today announces the full company for Florian Zeller's The Lie in a translation by Christopher Hampton - Lindsay Posner directs Samantha Bond, James Dreyfus, Tony Gardner and Alexandra Gilbreath.

Quad Cinema to Salute Barbra Streisand with Weeklong Movie Marathon
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2017


Can't get enough of Barbra Streisand? Neither can the newly renovated Quad Cinemas in Greenwich Village!

BWW Review: CARRIE THE MUSICAL at SNAP! Productions
by Natalie McGovern - Jun 19, 2017


Modern, bloody, edgy, and not for the faint of heart. A musical take on Stephen King's horror classic Carrie with an all-star, stellar cast.

The First-Timers Club: Hats Off to the New Tony Nominees of 2016!
by Marissa Sblendorio - Jun 10, 2016


From royalty, to rockers; revolutionaries to refugees- check out who's new to the Tony block this year, below!

Sundance Sets 2016 Lineup of U.S., World Competition Films
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 2, 2015


Offering a first look at the year ahead in independent film, culture and new ideas, Sundance Institute announced today the 65 films selected for the U.S. Competition, World Competition and out-of-competition NEXT category set to premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, January 21-31 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. Films that have premiered in these sections include Beasts of the Southern Wild, Fruitvale Station,Whiplash, Blackfish, The September Issue, The Cove, An Education, Animal Kingdom, Precious, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, Obvious Child, Tangerine and Escape from Tomorrow.

Dancers Behind A CHORUS LINE Sold Their Life Stories for $1
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 5, 2015


In an excerpt from his new book 'Razzle Dazzle The Battle for Broadway', writer Michael Riedel discusses the origins of the iconic Broadway musical A CHORUS LINE.

Allenberry Playhouse to Present SLEUTH
by Reilly Hickey - Sep 29, 2015


Allenberry Playhouse, under the leadership of Artistic Director Ryan Gibbs presents Paul Carlin (Allenberry's Damn Yankees, Goodspeed Musicals Mame) and Kevin Loreque (National Tour Cats, National Tour I Am My Own Wife) in Anthony Shaffer's Tony Award-winning thriller Sleuth, from October 7-31.

Loretta Lynn Performs in Omaha Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2015


American icon Loretta Lynn, who has delighted audiences for over five decades with her distinctive fusion of twang, grit and energy, makes a rare Omaha concert appearance at the Holland Performing Arts Center tonight, August 7, at 8:00 p.m.

BWW Previews: Edwin Booth's Legacy Englightens Angela Iannone's World Premiere Staged By Theatre RED
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - Jul 31, 2015


While most people recognize the infamous name of President Lincoln's assasin John Wilkes Booth, who might be familiar with his brother's name, Edwin Booth? Acclaimed and award-winning Milwaukee actor Angela Iannone collaborates with Theatre RED and brings Edwin Booth out from his brother's tarnished reputation. Her World Premiere play incorporates further details regarding Booth's life in The Seeds of Banquo, and opens this August as the fourth selection in her Edwin Booth Cycle of Plays.

Loretta Lynn to Perform in Omaha This August
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2015


American icon Loretta Lynn, who has delighted audiences for over five decades with her distinctive fusion of twang, grit and energy, makes a rare Omaha concert appearance at the Holland Performing Arts Center on Friday, August 7, at 8:00 p.m.

Jess Goldstein, Douglas W. Schmidt & More to Receive 2015 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 3, 2015


Tony Award-winning costume designer, JESS GOLDSTEIN (currently represented on Broadway with Jersey Boys and On the Town), and scenic designer DOUGLAS W. SCHMIDT are among the 2015 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, May 1, at 6:30pm, at the Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). Mr. Goldstein was selected to receive the 2015 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design and Mr. Schmidt will receive the Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design.

Authors of a New History of Boston College Hockey to Launch Promotional Tour, 11/18
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 12, 2014


Tom Burke and Reid Oslin today announced that their recently published book, Tales from the Boston College Hockey Locker Room, is now available on line and in book stores everywhere.

The Rivals FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Rivals have there been?
The Rivals has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1974 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2014.

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