Who Cares? 1930

Opened: July 8, 1930

Who Cares? - 1930 - Broadway History , Info & More

Chanin's 46th Street Theatre
226 W. 46th St. New York, NY 10036

Mirroring Gershwin’s brassy melodies, Balanchine’s big city ballet Who Cares? is full of jazzy, syncopated rhythms and balmy, romantic duets.

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Bernadette Peters & Lea Salonga Will Lead STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS in LA and on Broadway
by Joshua Wright - Apr 8, 2024


Center Theatre Group (CTG) announced today the North American premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring Bernadette Peters (Gypsy, Annie Get Your Gun) and Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Here Lies Love), and directed by Sir Matthew Bourne (Swan Lake, My Fair Lady), playing at the Ahmanson Theatre from February 8—March 9, 2025. 

Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Theatre Memphis
by Kevin Shaw - Mar 14, 2024


What did our critic think of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Theatre Memphis? According to Executive Producer Debbie Litch, Theatre Memphis is in the midst of its most successful season since being founded in 1920! Can you even fathom what that means? It means more people are lining up to see what TM has to offer than ever before.

Gennean M. Scott, Chief Diversity Officer of The Broadway League, Has Resigned
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 20, 2024


The Broadway League's Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Gennean M. Scott has resigned, according to an Instagram post on her account.

The Broadway League Reveals Recipients For the 2023 League Leadership Awards
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2023


The Broadway League has revealed the three recipients of the 2023 Broadway League Leadership Awards that were presented yesterday during the League’s Annual Meeting. Learn more about the honorees here!

Interview: IT MUST BE Michael Kearns With His Latest GENDERFUL MUSICAL MEMOIR
by Gil Kaan - Sep 26, 2023


Michael Kearns presents his 16th Solo Show It Must Be Him: A Genderful Musical Memoir as part of CIRCA: Queer Histories Festival October 11, 2023 at the LGBT Center’s Davidson/Valenti Theatre. Long-time collaborator Ryland Shelton directs Michael. Michael graciously agreed to this, our fourth interview.

Ballet Tech's KIDS DANCE to Return to The Joyce This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2023


Ballet Tech’s Kids Dance will return to The Joyce Theater June 8-11 following an acclaimed production last year.

Review: THE GOOD SHIP ST. LOUIS at Upstream Theater
by Steve Callahan - Nov 14, 2022


The world premiere of 'The Good Ship St. Louis' is beautiful, theatrical, stylish, poetic, rich. It's a gracefully told tale of doomed refugees.

BWW Review: “THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI” Stakes Claim to His Name at Jobsite Theater
by Drew Eberhard - May 22, 2022


The show opens with a Ghost Light center stage. As most shows of a Brechtian nature go, characters of nondescript fashion layout the evening events in the manner of Prologue. The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, or as it is subtitled “The Parable Play,” tells the story of the rise of Arturo Ui a fictional Chicago Mobster as he ruthlessly tries to control the Chicago vegetable market despite opposition. A political satire based on Adolf Hitler’s rise to power in Nazi Germany prior to the events of World War II.

Nevada Ballet Theatre Presents Its Season Finale, CARMINA BURANA
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2022


Nevada Ballet Theatre has announced its 2021-2022 Season Finale, the long-awaited Carmina Burana, by renowned choreographer Nicolo Fonte.

BWW Review: SHE LOVES ME at Signature Theatre
by David Friscic - Mar 10, 2022


A creamy confection drenched with a masterful book by Joe Masteroff, the classic rom com of musicals She Loves Me moves with amorous and sparkling abandon at the acclaimed Signature Theatre. A large ensemble cast delivers the goods in this superb intermingling of old-world charm and contemporary relevance. The race for romance is on and this production feels like a breezy interlude from the cares of the world thanks to the meticulous synchronization of every element of this classic musical. Under the Direction of Matthew Gardiner, professional polish and pizazz permeates every facet of this production.

BWW Review: Willkommen! Bienvenue! Welcome! Come to the CABARET at the Carrollwood Players!
by Peter Nason - Sep 11, 2021


Anita Kollinger is a standout in a powerful show that features some interesting and questionable interpretations from director Gabe Flores.

30 Theatre Books for Your Summer Reading List
by Team BWW - Jul 4, 2021


There is no better time than summer to relax by the pool and curl up with a great book, and you're in luck, because this year, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 30 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's summer reading!

BWW Interview: Hai-Ting Chinn of ASTRONAUTICA at The Marsh Explores the Wonders of Outer Space from the Perspective of Women Astronauts
by Jim Munson - Jun 22, 2021


And now for something ethereal, funny and more than a little trippy. On June 26, The Marsh presents 'Astronautica,' a musical drawn from the words of women who have traveled through outer space, to its digital platform, MarshStream. Conceived and performed by Hai-Ting Chinn, Lindsay Kesselman & Kirsten Sollek. BroadwayWorld speaks with Ms. Chinn.

Rachel Elise Johnson Tapped As Festival Artistic Producer For Allen And Gray Musical Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2020


Award winning musical theater writers Richard Allen and Taran Gray announce that Rachel Elise Johnson will take on the role of being Festival Artistic Producer for the Allen and Gray Musical Festival.

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
by Peter Nason - Jun 24, 2020


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!

Jeff Goldblum and His Long-Time Band The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra Announce THE CAPITOL STUDIOS SESSIONS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 6, 2018


Decca Records is thrilled to reveal details of the forthcoming album from Hollywood icon Jeff Goldblum and his long-time band The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, titled 'The Capitol Studios Sessions'. The highly anticipated debut from the jazz pianist will be released on 9th November 2018.

Michael Tilson Thomas And The New World Symphony Announce 2018-19 Year
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2018


In April 2018, the New World Symphony joined The Sphinx Organization and the League of American Orchestras in announcing their new partnership, the National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS), which is a field-wide initiative with the long-term goal of increasing diversity in American orchestras. Supported by a four-year, $1.8 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Alliance offers a holistic and personalized array of support to Black and Latinx musicians to develop their audition skills, increase their participation in auditions, and ultimately, increase their representation in orchestras.

Disney Theatrical Productions' Thomas Schumacher Elected Board Chairman at The Broadway League
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2017


The Broadway League has announced that Thomas Schumacher, President & Producer, Disney Theatrical Productions, was elected as Chairman of the Board of The Broadway League today.

BWW Review: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Transforms TPAC's Jackson Hall Into Musical Theatre Heaven
by Jeffrey Ellis - Nov 1, 2017


There is a new vision of heaven tap-dancing its way through my brain replete with beautiful showgirls and handsome chorus boys performing a show-stopping version of George and Ira Gershwin's I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise from An American in Paris, the sumptuous musical now onstage at Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Andrew Jackson Hall through Sunday, November 5 and, quite frankly, if that is not what paradise will look like should I arrive there after my untimely demise, I will simply refuse to stay. For if paradise isn't the gorgeous and glittery, utterly theatrical vision supplied by this altogether splendid production, I'll say to hell with it (and me, I suppose), because surely paradise is set to a lush and memorable Gershwin score. Anything else is simply a poor facsimile of the real thing. Est-ce que tu comprends?

BWW Review: L.A. Ballet Gloriously Celebrates BALANCHINE: MASTER OF THE DANCE
by Shari Barrett - Mar 19, 2017


Balanchine choreographed 425 works over the course of 60-plus years, and his works are considered masterpieces and performed by ballet companies all over the world. So you can image how thrilled I was to find out Los Angeles Ballet was going to present BALANCHINE: MASTER OF THE DANCE as their final selection of their 2016/2017 season. In it, three of his most outstanding ballet choreographies are presented: Divertimento No. 15 featuring music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Prodigal Son with music by Sergei Prokofiev; and Who Cares? with music by George Gershwin, adapted and orchestrated by Hershy Kay.

BWW Review: The Exploitation Of The Famous Conjoined Twins Plays Out In The Heartbreaking SIDE SHOW
by Jade Kops - Oct 1, 2016


SIDE SHOW, the musical about the sisters that were quite literally joined at the hip makes it's Australian Premiere at Hayes Theatre

Broadway League Honors Maitland Middle School Teacher with Educator Apple Award
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2016


Dr. Phillips Center Florida Hospital School of the Arts and The Broadway League, the national trade organization for the commercial theatre industry, announces the three 2016 League Educator Apple Award recipients.

BWW Review: Exploring Australia's Past, THE GOLDEN AGE Challenges The Notion That One Society Is Better Than Another
by Jade Kops - Jan 27, 2016


Director Kip Williams brings Louis Nowra's THE GOLDEN AGE to life with sensitivity and simplicity.

Leslie Odom Jr., Justin Vivian Bond, Anna Chlumsky & More Coming Up at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2015


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances, running May 13-24, 2015. Scroll down for details!

Broadway Green Alliance's Winter E-Waste Drive Set for Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2015


The Broadway Green Alliance (BGA) is sponsoring an E-waste drive for the theater industry and fans today, February 4th from 11:00AM-2:00PM in the Gershwin Theatre Breezeway at 222 West 51st Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue). The recycling event is open to all shows, theaters, industry members and fans.

Who Cares? FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Who Cares? have there been?
Who Cares? has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1930 and Broadway which opened in 1930.

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