Gentlemen Prefer Blondes 1949

Opened: December 8, 1949

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes - 1949 - Broadway History , Info & More

Ziegfeld Theatre
6th Avenue at W. 54th St., Roof New York, NY

Based on the novel by Anita Loos

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Musical Theatre Melodies Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Carol Channing in LORELEI With Lee Roy Reams
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2024

Musical Theatre Melodies, hosted by Rob Morrison, will mark the 50th anniversary of the Broadway premiere of Carol Channing in Lorelei (based on Gentlemen Prefer Blondes) by Jule Styne, Leo Robin, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, featuring an interview with original cast member, Tony Award nominee Lee Roy Reams, on 96.5 FM on Tuesday, January 30th,

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The Martha Graham Dance Company presents their Spring 2024 New York Season, featuring Graham masterworks, a new 'Rodeo,' and a New York premiere by Jamar Roberts. Don't miss this celebration of American legacies at New York City Center from April 17-20, 2024.

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This month, the reader question was: Which Broadway theaters have been demolished/repurposed and when/why?

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Georgina Hopson and Emily Havea deliver the requisite sass and shine as the leading ladies of GENTLEMEN PERFER BLONDES.

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This month, the reader question was: 'Which Songs Have Appeared in Multiple Broadway Shows?'

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This week (June 14-20) in live streaming: Rita Moreno visits Backstage Live, Show of Titles on demand, a Kerry Butler master class, a Guys and Dolls reunion, and so much more!

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2021

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UN DÍA COMO HOY: GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES se estrenaba en Broadway
by Cristina Martinez - Dec 8, 2020

Un día como hoy en 1949, Broadway acogía por primera vez GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES, el musical basado en la novela homónima de Loos.

Marilyn Monroe's Costumes Sold at Julien's Auctions
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 1, 2019

Julien's Auctions, the world-record breaking auction house, held its LEGENDARY WOMEN OF HOLLYWOOD auction featuring Property From The Life and Career of Marilyn Monroe today Friday, November 1 in Beverly Hills, CA in front of a spirited audience of collectors and bidders live on the floor, online and on the phone.

Photo Flash: GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES At Union Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2019

At the Union Theatre, Abigayle Honeywill stars as Lorelei and Eleanor Lakin as Dorothy, with Freddie King, George Lennan and Aaron Bannister-Davies as would-be suitors as well as Maria Mosquera, Tom Murphy, Virge Gilchrist, Ashlee Young, Arran Bell, Esme Bacalla-Hayes, Florence Beaumont, Jasmine Davis, Jo Bird, Lewis Rimmer, Liam Dean, Patrick Cook and Stephen Loriot.

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by Marianka Swain - Jul 4, 2019

On behalf of the Gisela Johnson and the Johnson family, we are informing you that Emmy winning comedic actor, Arte Johnson has passed at 1:45am, July 3rd, 2019.  There are no services planned.  His ashes will be taken to his home away from home in HI, were a private ceremony will be held.

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The Broadway community mourns the loss of Carol Channing, a Tony Award winner and theatrical legend, who passed away on Tuesday, January 15 at age 97. To commemorate her life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of Broadway theatres in New York for one minute on Wednesday, January 16 at exactly 7:45pm. 

Photo Flash: Al Hirschfeld Mourns the Passing of Carol Channing
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The Al Hirschfeld Foundation mourns the loss of the great Carol Channing. In memory, the Foundation has released a series of drawings made throughout her illustrious career. Check them out below.

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by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2019

This morning, BroadwayWorld was saddened to report the passing of the legendary Carol Channing. Today, we remember her with this flashback video of her final performance on Broadway, performing in the opening number of the 2010 Gypsy of the Year Competition.

Sierra Boggess Performs All-New Program With PSO
by Julie Musbach - Feb 7, 2018

Award-winning Broadway star Sierra Boggess returns Saturday, February 10 to the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) stage for a single night of show-stopping music from Hollywood and the Broadway stage. John Devlin serves as the evening's conductor and host. Ms. Boggess performs songs from West Side Story, The Little Mermaid, The Wizard of Oz, Pocahontas, The Sound of Music, Phantom of the Opera, and much more! Under the direction of Mr. Devlin, the orchestra plays music from Star Wars and Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl and musical gems from iconic Broadway shows. The concert takes place at 8pm at Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the campus of Princeton University.

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Photo Flash: Remembering Marni Nixon
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The New York Times reports that Marni Nixon, perhaps most famous for dubbing the singing voices of the leading actresses in films, including THE KING AND I, WEST SIDE STORY and MY FAIR LADY, passed away from breast cancer on July 24th. She was 86.

Marilyn Monroe's Iconic GENTLEMAN PREFER BLONDES to Air on Reel 13 This June
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The musical comedy Gentleman Prefer Blondes is featured in the abbreviated June lineup on Reel 13. 

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by Tyler Peterson - May 2, 2016

? Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber are proud to announce the final 2015 - 16 installment of Chicago's hit new musical revue series, New Faces Sing Broadway. This edition, conceived and directed by Michael Weber and Chris Carter with music direction by Nick Sula, hosted by James Earl Jones II and featuring a cast of Chicago's hottest emerging artists, takes a journey through the best of Broadway's 1949 musical season via rare multi-media visuals, songs, trivia games and sing alongs in New Faces Sing Broadway 1949, Tuesday, June 7 at 8 p.m. at Uptown Underground, 4707 N Broadway. Tickets are $22, with no drink minimum and are available at porchlightmusictheatre.org or by calling 773.777.9884.

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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the songs are in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and what's the order?
It's High Time
Bye Bye Baby
A Little Girl from Little Rock
I Love What I'm Doing
Just a Kiss Apart
The Practice Scherzo
It's Delightful Down in Chile
Sunshine
In the Champs de Mars
I'm A'Tingle, I'm A'Glow
House on Rittenhouse Square
You Say You Care
Mamie Is Mimi
Coquette
Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Homesick Blues
Keeping Cool with Coolidge
Button Up with Esmond
When Love Goes Wrong
Ain't There Anyone Here for Love?
Down, Boy
You Kill Me
What productions of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes have there been?
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes has had 7 productions including Broadway which opened in 1949, Broadway which opened in 1949, West End which opened in 1962, Broadway which opened in 1995, Broadway which opened in 1995, Regional (US) which opened in 2005 and New York which opened in 2012.

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