Legs Diamond 1988

Opened: December 26, 1988
Closing: February 19, 1989

Legs Diamond - 1988 - Broadway History , Info & More

Mark Hellinger Theatre
237 West 51st St. New York, NY

Based on the movie The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond by Warner Brothers

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Which Actors Have Done Multiple Broadway Shows Together?
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This time, the reader question was: Which Actors Have Done Multiple Broadway Shows Together?

Review: Gerrilyn Sohn IF JOE ALLEN'S WALLS COULD SING & OTHER HIDDEN GEMS at Don't Tell Mama by Guest Reviewer Andrew Poretz
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Photo Coverage: Go Backstage At BROADWAY BY THE YEAR: 1988 and 2017
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Photo Coverage: Broadway Stars Relive 1988 and 2017 in Showtunes in BROADWAY BY THE YEAR
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 19, 2018


Last night, June 18, stars came out to relive some of the best Broadway showtunes of 1988 and 2017 at Broadway By The Year.

William Michals, Brian Charles Rooney, Farah Alvin & More Set For Broadway By The Year At Town Hall
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Photo Coverage: LEGS DIAMOND 30th Anniversary Concert at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 4, 2017


FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presented the Original Broadway cast in Legs Diamond 30th Anniversary Reunion Concert on Sunday, December 3 at 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm. The concert was produced and directed by original cast member Jonathan Cerullo and associate producer Carol Baxter. BroadwayWorld attended the show and you can check out photo coverage below!

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Photo Coverage: LEGS DIAMOND 30th Anniversary Concert Meets the Press
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 29, 2017


FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presented the Original Broadway cast in Legs Diamond 30th Anniversary Reunion Concert on Sunday, December 3 at 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm. The concert is being produced and directed by original cast member Jonathan Cerullo and associate producer Carol Baxter. BroadwayWorld was there when the cast met the press, and you can check out photo coverage below!

Photo Flash: A Look Back at LEGS DIAMOND Before Its 30th Anniversary Reunion at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2017


Feinstein's/54 Below (254 West 54 Street NYC), Broadway's Supper Club, presents the Original Broadway cast of the much heralded musical in Legs Diamond 30th Anniversary Reunion Concert on Sunday, December 3 at 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm. Scroll down for photos from the original Broadway production!

Randall Edwards Returns to NY in LEGS DIAMOND 30th Anniversary Reunion Concert at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2017


FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents the Original Broadway cast in Legs Diamond 30th Anniversary Reunion Concert on Sunday, December 3 at 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm.

Christine Andreas, Bob Stillman, and More Join LEGS DIAMOND Reunion at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2017


FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents the Original Broadway cast in Legs Diamond 30th Anniversary Reunion Concert on Sunday, December 3 at 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm. The concert is being produced and directed by original cast member Jonathan Cerullo and associate producer Carol Baxter.

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Legs Diamond FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Legs Diamond have there been?
Legs Diamond has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1988 and Broadway which opened in 1988.
What Tony Awards has Legs Diamond been nominated for?
Legs Diamond has been nominated for two Tony Awards. The nominations include Best Choreography for Alan Johnson and Best Costume Design for Willa Kim.
What awards has Legs Diamond been nominated for?
Legs Diamond has been nominated for the Outstanding Costume Design award at the Drama Desk Awards. This nomination was for the work of Willa Kim.

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