Much Ado About Nothing 1972

Opened: August 10, 1972
Closing: September 03, 1972

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John Douglas Thompson & Nicole Ari Parker to Lead Red Bull Theater's ANTONY & CLEOPATRA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2024


RED BULL THEATER has revealed updated casting for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: Antony & Cleopatra by William Shakespeare. See who is starring!

These Stars of SUCCESSION Have Ties to the Stage
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2024


With Jeremy Strong making his Broadway return in An Enemy of the People this season, BroadwayWorld is exploring some of the others stars of the iconic series Succession, who have ties to the stage.

Full Cast Set for the Broadway Premiere of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2023


The complete cast has been revealed for the Broadway premiere of Prayer for the French Republic. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

BBC to Run Extensive Shakespeare Season to Celebrate 400th Anniversary of First Folio
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 11, 2023


The BBC is celebrating this extraordinary anniversary with an ambitious season of content across TV, Radio, BBC iPlayer & BBC Sounds exploring why, 400 years on, Shakespeare's relevance and influence is as strong as ever. A wealth of programming featuring major actors and leading experts, including new documentaries, performance, music, drama, comedy, news coverage and the best of the BBC archive, as well as special items on flagship BBC shows, will celebrate the man, his world and his timeless writing.

Alabama Shakespeare Festival Opens 2023-34 Season With A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2023


Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare's classic comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Rick Dildine Sept. 14 - Oct. 1 on the Festival Stage.

Anthony Edwards, Aria Shahghasemi & More to Star in PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2023


Get all the details on the star-studded cast of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, including Anthony Edwards and Aria Shahghasemi. Find out when and where this highly anticipated play will be performed.

Kwame Kwei-Armah Named Artistic Advisor of Manhattan Theatre Club
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2023


Kwame Kwei-Armah will become Artistic Advisor at Manhattan Theatre Club beginning in the 2023-24 season. Kwei-Armah, who will remain in his role as Artistic Director of the Young Vic in London, will work with Meadow and the MTC artistic staff, advising on programming and future planning.

FUENTA OVEJUNA to be Presented at Theatre for a New Audience in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2023


Theatre for a New Audience will present the Off-Broadway premiere in English of the great Spanish author Lope de Vega’s Fuente Ovejuna (1612), translated by the late British poet, novelist, and playwright Adrian Mitchell.

Solea Pfeiffer & More Join Ato Blankson-Wood Led HAMLET at Free Shakespeare in the Park
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2023


The Public Theater announced additional casting for the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Shakespeare’s HAMLET, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. See who is starring, performance dates & more!

MTC's 2023 Ted Snowdon Reading Series to Feature Work by Lloyd Suh, Else Went & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2023


Manhattan Theatre Clubhas announced the lineup for the 2023 Ted Snowdon Reading Series.

Ato Blankson-Wood Will Lead HAMLET in The Public Theater's 61st Season of Free Shakespeare in the Park
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 12, 2023


The 61st season of Free Shakespeare in the Park at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park will feature the classic drama HAMLET, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon and featuring Tony Award nominee Ato Blankson-Wood (Slave Play, Public Works’ As You Like It) in the title role.

Marchánt Davis, Alex Wyse & More Join Sean Hayes Led GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR; Full Cast Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2022


Good Night, Oscar starring Sean Hayes, announced that Marchánt Davis (Ain’t No Mo’), Alex Wyse (Waitress), Sam Bell-Gurwitz (Good Night, Oscar in Chicago), Postell Pringle (A Free Man of Color), and Max Roll (Mrs. Warren’s Profession) will be joining the company on Broadway.

THE COLLABORATION Starring Paul Bettany & Jeremy Pope Begins Performances Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2022


Performances begin tonight for the Manhattan Theatre Club's production of The Collaboration. Warhol. Basquiat. Electric, eccentric, polar opposites... together, for the first time in the most unlikely partnership the art world has ever seen. 

Pittsburgh CLO Announces the Cast Of A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL, Starring Michael Cerveris
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2022


Pittsburgh CLO has announced casting for the 31st annual production of A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL, December 9-23 at the historic Byham Theater. Two time Tony winner, Michael Cerveris, will take on the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.

Cast Announced for MAMMA MIA! Opening Skylight Music Theatre's 2022-23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2022


Skylight Music Theatre has announced the full cast for the smash hit musical Mamma Mia! running from September 23 – October 16, 2022. Performances take place in the beautiful Cabot Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center.

World Premiere of A TRANSPARENT MUSICAL, 1776 National Tour & More Announced for Center Theatre Group 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2022


Programming has been announced for the 2022/2023 season at the Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Taper Forum. Find out all of the shows in the season, how to get tickets & more. 

Feature: The 101 GREATEST YACHT ROCK SONGS OF ALL TIME for Your Summer Playlist - featuring Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross and Steely Dan
by Peter Nason - Jun 16, 2022


Reviewer Peter Nason counts down the greatest 101 YACHT ROCK HITS for your summertime listening pleasure.

Christopher Harper and Saffron Coomber to Star in DANCE at King's Head Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2021


The Charlotte Peters directed play, which follows a father and daughter’s surprising story, is set to make its ‘IRL’ appearance as part of the King’s Head Theatre’s annual festival of new-writing, Playmill, where it runs from Monday 12th to Saturday 17th July. 

Student Blog: 18 Songs for 18 Sondheim Shows (Part 1 of 3)
by Student Blogger: Michael Scuotto - Mar 9, 2021


When I was about 7, I saw the West Side Story movie for the first time, and I loved it. I memorized the entire script, snapped my way around the school yard during recess, you know, normal kid stuff. Even then, I remember thinking “hey, this Sondheim guy is pretty cool”.

Celebrating Women's History Month: Women in Theatre Through the Decades: 1960s-1970s
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2021


With Women in Theatre Through the Decades, we will be highlighting the vital role that women have played in theatre history, showcasing those who paved the way and who continue to make history today. This week, we are highlighting the accomplishments of women in theatre throughout the 1960s and the 1970s!

The Public Theater's Virtual Gala FORWARD. TOGETHER Streams Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2020


The Public Theater's FORWARD. TOGETHER. virtual event will take place today, Tuesday, October 20 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon, with music direction by Ted Sperling, the event is free and open to all from coast to coast and around the world.

Laura Benanti, Danielle Brooks, Antonio Banderas, Daniel Craig and More Join The Public Theater's FORWARD. TOGETHER.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2020


The Public Theater announced today that FORWARD. TOGETHER. A virtual event to support The Public Theater, will take place on Tuesday, October 20 at 8:00 p.m. ET, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon, with music direction by Ted Sperling. Free and open to all from coast to coast and around the world, the event will be livestreamed.

Wendell Pierce, Lisa Arrindell and Billy Eugene Jones to Star in 12 ANGRY MEN... AND WOMEN: THE WEIGHT OF THE WAIT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2020


On Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 8PM ET, The Billie Holiday Theatre will present its mainstage fall presentation for 2020 online with 12 Angry Men...and Women: The Weight of the Wait.

Jason Robert Brown, Carolee Carmello, Chita Rivera & More Pay Tribute to Brent Carver
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2020


As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, Tony Award winning actor Brent Carver has passed away at age 68. This evening, Carver's Broadway colleagues took to social media to celebrate his life and legacy.

Tony Award Winner Brent Carver Has Passed Away At Age 68
by Alan Henry - Aug 6, 2020


BroadwayWorld has learned that Tony Award winning actor Brent Carver has passed away at age 68. Born in 1951, the Canadian actor Brent Carver was a star of both stage and screen.

Much Ado About Nothing FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Much Ado About Nothing have there been?
Much Ado About Nothing has had 26 productions including Broadway which opened in 1900, Broadway which opened in 1904, Broadway which opened in 1904, Broadway which opened in 1907, Broadway which opened in 1912, Broadway which opened in 1912, Broadway which opened in 1913, Broadway which opened in 1913, Broadway which opened in 1927, Broadway which opened in 1952, Broadway which opened in 1959, Off-Broadway which opened in 1972, Broadway which opened in 1972, Broadway which opened in 1984, Broadway which opened in 1984, Off-Broadway which opened in 1987, Off-Broadway which opened in 1988, Off-Broadway which opened in 2001, Off-Broadway which opened in 2004, West End which opened in 2011, West End which opened in 2012, Off-Broadway which opened in 2013, Off-Broadway which opened in 2014, West End which opened in 2016, West End which opened in 2018 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2019.
What Tony Awards has Much Ado About Nothing been nominated for?
Much Ado About Nothing has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Peter Link.
What awards has Much Ado About Nothing been nominated for?
Much Ado About Nothing has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Theoni V. Aldredge, Outstanding Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for Sam Waterston, Outstanding Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for Douglass Watson, and Distinguished Performances at the Obie Awards for Sam Waterston.
What awards has Much Ado About Nothing won?
Much Ado About Nothing has won several awards, including Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Theoni V. Aldredge. The show also received Outstanding Performance awards at the Drama Desk Awards for Sam Waterston and Douglass Watson. Additionally, Sam Waterston was recognized with a Distinguished Performance award at the Obie Awards.

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