Can-Can 1953

Opened: May 7, 1953

Can-Can - 1953 - Broadway History , Info & More

Forrest Theatre
1114 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA

The musical comedy takes place in turn-of-the-century Paris, where La Mome Pistache, proud owner of the Bal du Paradis, famous for its sexy can-can girls, spars with Aristide Forestier, a self-righteous judge determined to close all Parisian dance halls.

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Can-Can FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Can-Can have there been?
Can-Can has had 13 productions including Broadway which opened in 1953, Broadway which opened in 1953, West End which opened in 1954, US Tour which opened in 1955, Off-Broadway which opened in 1959, Off-Broadway which opened in 1962, Broadway which opened in 1981, Broadway which opened in 1981, which opened in 1988, West End which opened in 1988, Off-Broadway which opened in 2004, London which opened in 2007 and Los Angeles which opened in 2007.
What awards has Can-Can been nominated for?
Can-Can has been nominated for the Theatre World Awards for Performance, specifically for Gwen Verdon.
What awards has Can-Can won?
Can-Can has won the Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Gwen Verdon.

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