Tonight at 8:30 Revival 1948

Opened: February 20, 1948

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Mike Burstyn Is Tonight's Special Guest On THE YIDDISH VOICE To Discuss MEGILLAH CYCLE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2021


Renowned actor/director Mike Burstyn will be this week’s special guest on “The Yiddish Voice” on Boston’s WNUR Radio tonight (Wednesday) at 7:30 pm.

BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST PROTEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, John Lennon, Kendrick Lamar & More
by Peter Nason - Jun 18, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest protest songs from 1939-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the list!

BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest MOVIE MUSICALS of All Time
by Peter Nason - Mar 30, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best film musicals since the sound era began; see if your favorites made the list!

Baroness Ariane de Rothschild and the Herzog Family Celebrate 30-Year Partnership in Premium Kosher Winemaking
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 22, 2020


Two of the most esteemed figures in the wine industry marked a major landmark evening when Baroness Ariane de Rothschild joined the distinguished Herzog Family in an invitation-only reception for the wine community this February.

Cathedral of St. John the Divine Will Welcome Rose of the Compass for Concert Celebrating Earth Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2020


The Cathedral of St. John the Divine continues its 2019-2020 season of Great Music in a Great Space with This Fragile Earth, a celebration of nature's exquisite beauty in collaboration with world music ensemble Rose of the Compass, on Monday, February 10, 2020 at 7:30 pm at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue (at 112th Street), Manhattan.

Bobby Rush to Play Cutting Room in NYC this August
by Abigail Charpentier - Jul 25, 2019


The whole world is getting hip to Bobby Rush.  After decades of tearing up the chitlin' circuit on a nightly basis with his sweaty, no-holds-barred funkfests, Bobby has thoroughly broken through to the mainstream. He won a long-overdue 2017 Grammy Award for his spectacular album Porcupine Meat and consistently tours the globe as a headliner. What's more, Bobby's brand-new album Sitting on Top of the Blues on his own Deep Rush imprint (distributed by Thirty Tigers), due out August 16, 2019, promises to further spread the news that this revered legend, well past 80 years of age even if his stratospheric energy level belies the calendar, is bigger and badder and bolder than ever.

August Strindberg Rep's Two Mystery Plays by Scandinavian Playwrights Begin Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2017


From tonight, March 4, to April 1, August Strindberg Rep will present two mystery plays by modern Scandinavian playwrights in repertory: Marty's Shadow' by Stig Dagerman (Sweden) and 'Journey in Light and Shadow' by Stig Dalager (Denmark).

Hit Musical RECORDED IN HOLLYWOOD Returns for Commercial Run at Kirk Douglas Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2016


Broadway producer Lou Spisto joins Jamelle Dolphin to bring story of black businessman, music producer and civil rights activist John Dolphin to larger audience

Michael Phelps, Allyson Felix and More Headline NBC Sports' Olympic Trials Coverage This Week
by BWW News Desk - Jul 1, 2016


MICHAEL PHELPS & ALLYSON FELIX HEADLINE NBC SPORTS' OLYMPIC TRIALS COVERAGE IN SWIMMING & TRACK AND FIELD THIS WEEK

Michael Phelps, Allyson Felix and More Headline NBC Sports' Olympic Trials Coverage This Week
by TV News Desk - Jun 29, 2016


MICHAEL PHELPS & ALLYSON FELIX HEADLINE NBC SPORTS' OLYMPIC TRIALS COVERAGE IN SWIMMING & TRACK AND FIELD THIS WEEK

FIDDLER and KING AND I Designer Michael Yeargan Among 2016 TDF/Irene Sharaff Honorees Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2016


Legendary scenic and costume designer, MICHAEL YEARGAN (currently represented on Broadway with Fiddler on the Roof and The King and I), and costume designer SUSAN TSU are among the 2016 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony tonight, May 20, at 6:30pm, at the Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street).

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Premieres Bach's ST. JOHN PASSION Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2016


Music director Manfred Honeck leads the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, guest vocalists and the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh in a BNY Mellon Grand Classics program featuring the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra premiere of Bach's St. John Passion oratorio tonight, March 4, and March 6 at Heinz Hall.

Semyon Bychkov Conducts New York Philharmonic in Mahler This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2016


Semyon Bychkov will return to the New York Philharmonic to conduct Mahler's Symphony No. 6, tonight, February 11, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, February 12 at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, February 13 at 8:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, February 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Alwin Nikolais' Classics Take the Stage at The Joyce Theater Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2016


Welcome to 2016 via 1950 at The Joyce Theater, February 9-14, when a series of the late choreographer's groundbreaking works-'Tensile Involvement,' 'Gallery,' 'Mechanical Organ III,' and 'Crucible' command the stage courtesy of the Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company, the repository of 'Nik's' greatest hits. Alberto del Saz, director of the Nikolais/Louis Foundation for Dance, selected, staged and directed the season repertory.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Presents First BNY Mellon Grand Classics With Beethoven's PASTORAL Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2016


German conductor Christoph Konig leads the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and American violinist Tim Fain in a program featuring the Pittsburgh premiere of Philip Glass's 'The American Four Seasons,' during BNY Mellon Grand Classics: Beethoven's Pastoral this weekend, January 15, 16 and 17 at Heinz Hall.

Nevada Ballet Theatre Presents A BALANCHINE CELEBRATION This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2015


Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT) is proud to present A Balanchine Celebrationas the Company's opening performance at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts for its 2015-2016 season. Each piece will be accompanied by a full orchestra featuring members of the Las Vegas Philharmonic, under the direction of guest conductor, Leif Bjaland. Performances will take place tonight, November 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 8 at 2 p.m. with tickets starting at $29. Tickets can be ordered by calling The Smith Center Box Office at (702) 749-2000 or by visiting www.nevadaballet.org.

Pittsburgh Symphony Joins Igudesman & Joo for SCARY CONCERT Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2015


PITTSBURGH – Experience a concert that is both bone-rattling and sidesplitting when Igudesman & Joo return to perform the conductor-less “Scary Concert” with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Heinz Hall tonight, October 31 and the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theater at West Virginia University on November 2.

Pittsburgh Symphony Kicks Off Pops Series With Frank Sinatra Tribute for 100th Birthday Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2015


The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra kicks off the 2015-2016 PNC Pops season with 'Sinatra and Beyond with Tony DeSare, a tribute to Ol' Blue Eyes in celebration of the iconic singer's 100th birthday, this weekend, October 2-4 at Heinz Hall.

Actors Co-op Opens Stephen Schwartz's THE BAKER'S WIFE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2015


Actors Co-op (Ovation Award-Winner 2015 Best Intimate Theatre Musical for 110 in the Shade) is thrilled to announce the first show in its 2015-2016 season (and 24th year of producing theatrical excellence in Los Angeles!) with THE BAKER'S WIFE, book by Joseph Stein (Fiddler on the Roof, Zorba), music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Godspell), musical direction by Jake Anthony, choreography by Julie Hall, produced by Kimi Walker and directed by Ovation Award-winner Richard Israel (110 in the Shade, Floyd Collins). THE BAKER'S WIFE opens tonight, September 18 at 8pm and run through Sunday, October 25 at the Actors Co-op David Schall Theatre, 1760 N. Gower St. (on the campus of the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood) in Hollywood.

Pittsburgh Symphony Opens Season With Russian Pianist Danill Trifonov Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2015


Pittsburgh Symphony Music Director Manfred Honeck opens the 2015-2016 BNY Mellon Grand Classics season with the return of phenomenal Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov this weekend, September 18 & 20 at Heinz Hall.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Perform DISTANT WORLDS Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2015


PITTSBURGH – The official symphony concert world tour Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY arrives at Heinz Hall tonight, August 1 at 8 p.m. as part of the Summer with the Symphony series.

Pittsburgh Symphony Rocks Out With 'A Night of Symphonic Rock' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2015


Heinz Hall will 'rock 'n' roll' when the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents 'A Night of Symphonic Rock' tonight, July 25 at 8 p.m. 

Pittsburgh Symphony's Classical BBQ Brings Summer to Heinz Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2015


A night for the entire family, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is hosting two Classical BBQ events in the Heinz Hall Summer Garden tonight, July 11, and August 2. Each Classical BBQ is filled with orchestral favorites in a fun-filled atmosphere, including pre- and post-concert entertainment and a chance to mingle with Pittsburgh Symphony musicians.

Alan Gilbert Conducts JOAN OF ARC AT THE STAKE, Starring Marion Cotillard, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2015


The New York Philharmonic will present the U.S. Premiere of director Co?me de Bellescize's staging of Honegger's dramatic oratorio Joan of Arc at the Stake in season-finale performances conducted by Alan Gilbert and starring Academy Award-winning actress Marion Cotillard as Joan of Arc.

Velocity Premieres New Season of WHAT'S MY CAR WORTH? Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 21, 2015


New episodes of WHAT'S MY CAR WORTH? world premiere tonight, May 21 at 8 and 8:30 PM ET/PT only on Velocity.

Tonight at 8:30 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Tonight at 8:30 have there been?
Tonight at 8:30 has had 4 productions including West End which opened in 1936, Broadway which opened in 1936, Broadway which opened in 1948 and Broadway which opened in 1967.

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