The Threepenny Opera Revival 1955

Ages: Contains Nudity and Adult Situ
Opened: September 20, 1955

The Threepenny Opera - 1955 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Music Box Theatre (Broadway)
239 West 45th St. New York, NY

Based on The Beggar's Opera by John Gay

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The Threepenny Opera FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Threepenny Opera have there been?
The Threepenny Opera has had 36 productions including Berlin which opened in 1928, Broadway which opened in 1933, Broadway which opened in 1933, which opened in 1952, Off-Broadway which opened in 1954, Broadway which opened in 1954, Off-Broadway which opened in 1954, Off-Broadway which opened in 1955, Broadway which opened in 1955, Off-Broadway which opened in 1955, West End which opened in 1956, US Tour which opened in 1961, Off-Broadway which opened in 1965, Broadway which opened in 1966, Broadway which opened in 1966, Chicago which opened in 1970, Chicago (Regional) which opened in 1970, which opened in 1971, West End which opened in 1972, Broadway which opened in 1976, Broadway which opened in 1976, Off-Broadway which opened in 1977, which opened in 1980, St. Louis, MO (Regional) which opened in 1981, Broadway which opened in 1989, Broadway which opened in 1989, West End which opened in 1994, San Francisco (Regional) which opened in 1999, Off-Broadway which opened in 2000, Williamstown, MA (Regional) which opened in 2003, Off-Broadway which opened in 2003, Off-Broadway which opened in 2003, Los Angeles which opened in 2005, Broadway which opened in 2006, Broadway which opened in 2006 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2014.
What Tony Awards has The Threepenny Opera been nominated for?
Special Tony Award for Carmen Capalbo.
What Tony Awards has The Threepenny Opera won?
Special Tony Award for Carmen Capalbo, .
What awards has The Threepenny Opera been nominated for?
The Threepenny Opera has been nominated for the Best New Musical category at the Obie Awards.
What awards has The Threepenny Opera won?
The Threepenny Opera has won the Best New Musical award at the Obie Awards.

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