The Vagabond King Revival 1961

Opened: November 23, 1961

The Vagabond King - 1961 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Jan Hus Playhouse
351 East 74th Street New York, NY

Based on If I Were King by Justin Huntly McCarthy

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Photo Flash: Get a First Look at Flat Rock Playhouse's BROADWAY ON THE ROCK
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2018


The Flat Rock Playhouse 2018 season continues by bringing audiences another hit musical theater experience, Broadway on the Rock, running July 6th - July 21st on the Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage. In response to the 2017 hit production of Music of the Night: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Flat Rock Playhouse's brand new production of Broadway on the Rock, will feature music from Oklahoma, The Sound of Music, West Side Story, Hair, Oliver, Brigadoon, Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, The Lion King, Wicked and more!

Flat Rock Playhouse Presents BROADWAY ON THE ROCK
by Julie Musbach - Jun 25, 2018


The Flat Rock Playhouse 2018 season continues by bringing audiences another hit musical theater experience, Broadway on the Rock, running July 6th - July 21st on the Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage. In response to the 2017 hit production of Music of the Night: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Flat Rock Playhouse's brand new production of Broadway on the Rock, will feature music from Oklahoma, The Sound of Music, West Side Story, Hair, Oliver, Brigadoon, Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, The Lion King, Wicked and more!

Flat Rock Playhouse Presents Love, Guy
by Julie Musbach - Jan 12, 2018


After a short winter respite, Flat Rock Playhouse will kick off its 2018 Season with a one-weekend Music on the Rock concert filled with songs professing the reason for the season of Love! In a show that calls all lovers to the Playhouse Downtown, nationally renowned performer, Guy LeMonnier, returns to the Playhouse as Hendersonville's own personal Cupid for a weekend jam-packed with Valentine fun for everyone. Last seen in the Playhouse's 2017 hit, Music of the Night: The Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber, LeMonnier joins the Music on the Rock band for a night full of his favorite love songs, especially for you and yours. Love, Guy will run from February 15th through the 18th at The Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown on Main Street in Hendersonville.

Rosemary Clooney and Elvis Coming to Flat Rock Playhouse in Two Solo Shows
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2017


The Flat Rock Playhouse 2017 season continues with two concert offerings sure which are sure to please even the most discerning musical lovers.

Rosemary Clooney and Elvis Coming to Flat Rock Playhouse in Two Solo Shows
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2017


The Flat Rock Playhouse 2017 season continues with two concert offerings sure which are sure to please even the most discerning musical lovers.

Rosemary Clooney and Elvis Coming to Flat Rock Playhouse in Two Solo Shows
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2017


The Flat Rock Playhouse 2017 season continues with two concert offerings sure which are sure to please even the most discerning musical lovers.

Flat Rock Playhouse presents DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2017


Journey "under the sea" with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney's The Little Mermaid, adapted from Disney's stunning Broadway production and the Academy Award winning motion picture. Flat Rock Playhouse continues its Studio 52 Family Series with Disney's The Little Mermaid, running June 29th through July 23rd at the Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown on Main Street in Hendersonville.

Flat Rock Playhouse to Present THE MUSIC OF SIMON & GARFUNKEL
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2017


The Playhouse is returning to the 'rock' of Music on the Rock with their next tribute performance featuring the folk-rock music of Simon & Garfunkel.

Flat Rock Playhouse Announces 2017 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2016


The Vagabonds say, "ready, set, subscribe" for an exciting and jam-packed season line-up.  Today, Flat Rock Playhouse announced the highly anticipated 2017 season of twenty-five productions that make up Flat Rock's Mainstage features, Studio 52 & Family programming, and the popular Music on the Rock series.

Flat Rock Playhouse to Present THE MUSIC AND DANCING OF DIRTY DANCING
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2016


The Flat Rock Playhouse 2016 season will continue with a brand new Music on the Rock featuring songs and dances from 80s hit film, Dirty Dancing. The Music and Dancing of Dirty Dancing will run from August 25th through September 4th at The Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown on Main Street in Hendersonville.

Flat Rock Playhouse to Present THE MUSIC AND DANCING OF DIRTY DANCING
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2016


The Flat Rock Playhouse 2016 season will continue with a brand new Music on the Rock featuring songs and dances from 80s hit film, Dirty Dancing. The Music and Dancing of Dirty Dancing will run from August 25th through September 4th at The Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown on Main Street in Hendersonville.

Bee Gees Show 'STAYIN' ALIVE' Opens Next Week at Flat Rock Playhouse
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 10, 2015


The word 'disco' is synonymous with one band… The Bee Gees. In late 1970s America, no other band captured the essence of popular music quite like the three brothers from Manchester, England. Their unforgettable three-part harmonies and iconic beats became the soundtrack of a generation.

Flat Rock Playhouse Presents A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, Now thru 10/26
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2014


Flat Rock Playhouse and Eblen-Kimmel Charities presents the Tony Award winning musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, from today, October 2 - October 26 at the Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage. Part of its 'Season of Laughter and Love,' presented by the Cliffs Communities, the Playhouse is pleased to offer Broadway's greatest farce and one of the funniest musicals ever written, created by the legendary Stephen Sondheim and Larry Gelbart.

Flat Rock Playhouse to Present A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, 10/2-26
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2014


Flat Rock Playhouse and Eblen-Kimmel Charities presents the Tony Award winning musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, from October 2 - October 26 at the Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage. Part of its 'Season of Laughter and Love,' presented by the Cliffs Communities, the Playhouse is pleased to offer Broadway's greatest farce and one of the funniest musicals ever written, created by the legendary Stephen Sondheim and Larry Gelbart.

Flat Rock Playhouse Presents THE MUSIC OF JAMES BOND Through 9/21
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2014


Flat Rock Playhouse presents The Music of James Bond from September 11- 21 at The Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage. Popular songs like 'Goldfinger,' 'Diamonds are Forever,' 'Skyfall,' and countless others will be featured in a night dedicated to the world's favorite spy.

Photo Coverage: A Night At The Operetta II at Town Hall
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 15, 2008


A NIGHT AT THE OPERETTA on July 14th featured the sounds of Broadway music one rarely gets to hear anymore - Operetta - including music by Sigmund Romberg, Rudolph Friml and Victor Herbert. A NIGHT AT THE OPERETTA featured Alexander Gemignani, Lisa Howard, William Michals, Jennifer Hope Wills, Christine Andreas, Bill Daugherty, Brian Charles Rooney, Karen Murphy, John Easterlin, Jason Graae and Milla Ilieva. The show featured the dance talents of Eric Sean Fogel, J. Austin Eyer, Billy Harrigan Tighe, and Ben Franklin. The show is under the direction of Dan Foster with musical direction by Fred Barton

The Vagabond King FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Vagabond King have there been?
The Vagabond King has had 9 productions including Broadway which opened in 1925, Broadway which opened in 1925, West End which opened in 1927, Broadway which opened in 1943, Broadway which opened in 1943, Off-Broadway which opened in 1961, Regional (US) which opened in 1979, Off-Broadway which opened in 1985 and Off-Broadway which opened in 1986.

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