MONTHLY QUIZ""Musical People Born in February
by Rob Lester - Feb 1, 2025
Every month, Broadway World's cabaret section offers a quiz saluting notable music-related people born in that month. February's edition is ready for you now. Put on your thinking cap. The clues should help.
BWW Interview: The Original Tom Jones Still Improving on His THE FANTASTICKS 50+ Years Later
by Gil Kaan - Sep 7, 2016
The latest production of the classic THE FANTASTICKS arrived at The Pasadena Playhouse September 6, 2016, directed by Seema Sueko. With the book and lyrics by Tom Jones and music by Harvey Schmidt, THE FANTASTICKS was awarded the Tony Honor for Excellence in Theatre in 1991, in its 33rd year of its 42-year Off-Broadway run (17,162 performances!).
La MaMa Presents CAMP WANATACHI, 1/26
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 26, 2011
La MaMa Experimental Theater Club is proud to announce the January 26th opening of CAMP WANATACHI, a hilariously provocative new electro-musical that explores two girls' journey of sexual discovery within the unlikely setting of an all-female Christian summer camp. Mashing sick beats with lush live orchestrations, this thrilling piece of theater challenges our preconceptions about the relationship between sex and religion, and in doing so imparts to us an essential truth: 'There is no fear in love.' Previews will be held on January 21st, 22nd, and 23rd.
CAMP WANATACHI Begins Tonight At La MaMa 1/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 21, 2011
La MaMa Experimental Theater Club's production of CAMP WANATACHI begins a three-week run tonight, January 21st, at 7:30pm, with official opening set for Wednesday, January 26th.
La MaMa Presents CAMP WANATACHI, 1/26
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 13, 2011
La MaMa Experimental Theater Club is proud to announce the January 26th opening of CAMP WANATACHI, a hilariously provocative new electro-musical that explores two girls' journey of sexual discovery within the unlikely setting of an all-female Christian summer camp. Mashing sick beats with lush live orchestrations, this thrilling piece of theater challenges our preconceptions about the relationship between sex and religion, and in doing so imparts to us an essential truth: 'There is no fear in love.' Previews will be held on January 21st, 22nd, and 23rd.
THE FANTASTICKS Original Backers Reap 24,000-percent Return on Investment
by Jeff Dennhardt - May 3, 2010
Two backers of the original production of THE FANTASTICKS have reaped a 24,000-percent return on their original investment. The production, which began its run in 1960 and and closed in 2002, will still produce income for the family, Marjorie and Malcolm Gray, until 2020 based on the terms of the original contract, which states the backers will receive money for 18 years following the shows final performance.
Tom Jones Joins the 50th Anniversary Cast of THE FANTASTICKS, Tonight
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 26, 2010
Tom Jones, the lyricist and book writer of The Fantasticks, will reprise the role of Henry (The Old Actor) in The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, in celebration of the show's 50th anniversary. Jones originated the role in 1960 when The Fantasticks premiered at The Sullivan Street Playhouse.
Tom Jones To Speak at Long Wharf Theatre's Mainstage 10/25
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2009
Tom Jones, the co-creator of the iconic musical theatre classic The Fantasticks, currently playing on Long Wharf Theatre's Mainstage, will be the featured guest at the theatre's Sunday Symposium, to take place Sunday, October 25 after the 2 p.m. matinee.
Tom Jones To Speak at Long Wharf Theatre's Mainstage 10/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 20, 2009
Tom Jones, the co-creator of the iconic musical theatre classic The Fantasticks, currently playing on Long Wharf Theatre's Mainstage, will be the featured guest at the theatre's Sunday Symposium, to take place Sunday, October 25 after the 2 p.m. matinee.