Greenwillow 1960

Opened: March 8, 1960

Greenwillow - 1960 - Broadway History , Info & More

Alvin Theatre
250 W. 52nd St. New York, NY

Based on the novel by B. J. Chute

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New Book and Music Releases For the Week of March 30 - PRINCE OF EGYPT; ALMOST, MAINE; and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2020


Need something new to listen to or read? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases!

Hear Pat Suzuki's Previously Unreleased Recording Of Sondheim's 'Everybody Says Don't'
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2018


Stage Door Records is pleased to debut Pat Suzuki's previously unreleased 1965 recording of Stephen Sondheim's 'Everybody Says Don't' from the forthcoming album 'Pat Suzuki - Singles And Rarities' to be released on April 13th 2018.

BWW Review: HEY, LOOK ME OVER! from Encores!, a Fun Sampler of Musical Scenes and Songs
by Michael Dale - Feb 11, 2018


When the subject of New York City Center Encores! comes up among musical theatre enthusiasts, the conversation almost invariably steers to what shows they should be presenting in their series of concerts. Although several of their productions, like the mega-hit revival of CHICAGO, have transferred, a night out at Encores! is, to many, most satisfying when they revive shows that, although significant in one way or another, are unlikely to find themselves back on Broadway.

Marc Kudisch, Bebe Neuwirth, Nancy Opel, Carolee Carmello, Vanessa Williams and More Tapped for HEY, LOOK ME OVER! at Encores!
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2017


Encores! Artistic Director Jack Viertel today announced additional details and casting for Hey, Look Me Over! (Feb 7 - 11), the Encores! original production which opens the 25th season of the beloved, Tony- honored series responsible for bringing classic American musicals back to life since 1994.

Terence Archie, J. Bernard Calloway, Audrey Cardwell and Veronica J. Kuehn to Star in GUYS AND DOLLS at The Old Globe; Cast, Creatives Set!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2017


The Old Globe today announced the full cast for Guys and Dolls, a musical fable of Broadway.

BrightSide Theatre to Roll the Dice in GUYS & DOLLS
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2017


BrightSide Theatre, Naperville's only professional theatre performing in the historic downtown district, wraps up their 6th Season - A Season of Classic Broadway Shows - with the American classic Broadway musical Guys and Dolls.

Robert Sean Leonard, Ken Ludwig, Josh Rhodes Slated for The Old Globe's 2017 Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2016


The Old Globe today announced the remaining productions in its 2017 Summer Season, including a brand-new comedy, Ken Ludwig's Robin Hood!, and a Summer Shakespeare Festival lineup featuring Robert Sean Leonard in the title role of the towering history play Richard II, directed by Erica Schmidt. Shakespeare's exhilarating tragedy Hamlet follows, directed by Old Globe Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, one of the leading American authorities on the works of Shakespeare.

BRIGHT STAR Choreographer Josh Rhodes to Helm GUYS AND DOLLS at The Old Globe Next Summer
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2016


The Old Globe today announced the first production of its 2017 Summer Season: Guys and Dolls, a musical fable of Broadway. Based on the stories and characters by Damon Runyon, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, Guys and Dolls will be directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes, returning to the Globe after the great successes of Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, which he directed, and Bright Star, which he choreographed.

42nd Street Moon to Conclude 23rd Season with THE MOST HAPPY FELLA
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 15, 2016


42nd Street Moon concludes its 23rd season with Frank Loesser's glorious Napa Valley romance, the Tony Award-winning THE MOST HAPPY FELLA. This masterpiece with book, music and lyrics by Frank Loesser (Guys and Dolls, How to Succeed in Business …, Where's Charley?) is an unconventional and sweepingly romantic love story set in the vineyards of Napa Valley. Considered one of Loesser's greatest works, the stunning score includes "The Most Happy Fella," "Standing on the Corner," "Joey, Joey, Joey," "Rosabella," "Big D," "My Heart Is So Full of You" and "Song of a Summer Night." Directed by Cindy Goldfield, with musical direction by Dave Dobrusky, THE MOST HAPPY FELLA will run April 27 - May 17, 2016 (Press opening: Saturday, April 30) at the Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco. For tickets ($25-$75) or more information, the public may call (415) 255-8207 or visit www.42ndstmoon.org. 

Berkeley Playhouse Presents GUYS & DOLLS, Now thru 4/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2013


Berkeley Playhouse continues its fifth season with the Tony Award-winning GUYS AND DOLLS. Jon Tracy (Berkeley Playhouse, Aurora Theatre Company, Shotgun Players, San Francisco Playhouse, Magic Theatre) helms this musical from the Golden Age of Broadway, featuring a cast of 22, and choreography by Chris Black (Berkeley Playhouse, Aurora Theatre Company). GUYS AND DOLLS plays tonight, March 21 through April 28 (Press opening: March 23) at the Julia Morgan Theatre in Berkeley.

Berkeley Playhouse to Present GUYS & DOLLS, 3/21-4/28
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 12, 2013


Berkeley Playhouse continues its fifth season with the Tony Award-winning GUYS AND DOLLS. Jon Tracy (Berkeley Playhouse, Aurora Theatre Company, Shotgun Players, San Francisco Playhouse, Magic Theatre) helms this musical from the Golden Age of Broadway, featuring a cast of 22, and choreography by Chris Black (Berkeley Playhouse, Aurora Theatre Company). GUYS AND DOLLS plays March 21 through April 28 (Press opening: March 23) at the Julia Morgan Theatre in Berkeley. For tickets ($17-60) and more information, the public may visit berkeleyplayhouse.org or call 510-845-8542x351.

Original Lost Boy Attends Screening Of Mary Martin's PETER PAN
by Movies News Desk - Oct 1, 2011


Theatre producer Edmund Gaynes will be a special guest at The Paley Center for Media's screening of Mary Martin's legendary TV version of PETER PAN today,

Tony Award Winner Marian Mercer Dies at 75
by Kelsey Denette - May 4, 2011


Tony Award-winning actress Marian Mercer passed away on April 27th. She was 75 years old.

GREENWILLOW Plays 2 Night Run at Lakewood Theatre Company, 4/22-23
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2011


The Lost Treasures Collection, a new series of rarely performed musical gems presented in concert/cabaret version on Lakewood Theatre Company's Side Door stage, presents its third and final offering this season with the musical Greenwillow. Food, wine and other beverages will be available for purchase before and during the show.

GREENWILLOW Plays 2 Night Run at Lakewood Theatre Company, 4/22-23
by Lauren Wolman - Apr 17, 2011


The Lost Treasures Collection, a new series of rarely performed musical gems presented in concert/cabaret version on Lakewood Theatre Company's Side Door stage, presents its third and final offering this season with the musical Greenwillow. Food, wine and other beverages will be available for purchase before and during the show.

York Theatre's Musical in Mufti Series
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2004


Musical Theatre Gems in Staged Concert Performances - Series Begins October 8 with Bob Merrill's Henry, Sweet Henry, Others are Frank Loesser's Greenwillow and Siamese-twin Comedy Twenty Fingers, Twenty Toes

BROADWAY BY THE YEAR 1960
by BWW - Jun 10, 2003


The Broadway Musicals of 1960, starring Brent Barrett, Marc Kudisch, Lisa Vroman, Douglas Ladner, Tovah Feldshuh, Eddie Korbach and Liz Larsen.

Greenwillow FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Greenwillow have there been?
Greenwillow has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1960 and Broadway which opened in 1960.
What Tony Awards has Greenwillow been nominated for?
Greenwillow has been nominated for several Tony Awards. These include Best Choreography for Joe Layton, Best Conductor and Musical Director for Abba Bogin, Best Costume Design for Alvin Colt, Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Peter Larkin, and Best Stage Technician for James Orr.

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