On the Town Revival 1971 - Articles Page 1.8

Ages: 6+
Opened: October 31, 1971
Closing: January 01, 1972

On the Town - 1971 - Broadway History , Info & More

Imperial Theatre (Broadway)
249 West 45th St. New York, NY

Based on the ballet Fancy Free by Leonard Bernstein


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South Bay Musical Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team For A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, January 27 �" February 17
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2024


A half-century after its triumphant Broadway debut, South Bay Musical Theatre will present the timeless classic A Little Night Music, featuring haunting and humorous music by the late great Stephen Sondheim, with a book by Hugh Wheeler.

BaCA Host an Exhibition of the Works of Legendary Artist Purvis Young
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2024


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by Michael Major - Dec 6, 2023


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by Kelsey Lawler - Nov 27, 2023


Altogether, with the show’s eye-popping look, energetic choreography, top-notch cast, and story that hits the spot this holiday season, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a blast for the whole family.

Miller Auditorium is Launching Black Friday Through Cyber Monday Sale  
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023


Don't miss out on Miller Auditorium's annual Black Friday sale! Save on tickets for the remaining shows in the 2023-24 Season. Sale continues through Cyber Monday. Visit millerauditorium.com for more details.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2023


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Japan Society will present a special screening of “Poupelle of Chimney Town” on Saturday, November 18 with a rare appearance by creator Akihiro Nishino.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2023


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MASTERCLASS Comes to the Toyota US Woordfees in Stellenbosch This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2023


Cape Town Opera and Pieter Toerien's recent sold-out seasons of Terrence McNally's Master Class will return again, this time at the Toyota US Woordfees in Stellenbosch from 7-10 October 2023 at the Adam Small Auditorium. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

Interview: JESUS CHRIST, SUPERSTAR at Ohio Theater
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International Contemporary Ensemble Releases AFTERWORD: AN OPERA IN TWO ACTS By George Lewis
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2023


International Contemporary Ensemble Releases AFTERWORD: AN OPERA IN TWO ACTS By George Lewis on Friday, October 6, 2023 on New Focus Recordings/TUNDRA.

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by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2023


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New Joni Mitchell Song 'Like Veils Said Lorraine' Released
by Michael Major - Sep 7, 2023


Joni Mitchell has unveiled a never-before-heard song “Like Veils Said Lorraine” from the forthcoming Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 3: The Asylum Years (1972-1975). Mitchell wrote “Like Veils Said Lorraine” and recorded it as a demo in late 1971/early 1972 at A&M Studios in Hollywood, CA. Watch the visualizer video for the song now!

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by Michael Major - Sep 5, 2023


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2023


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Other Productions of On the Town

1944   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1959   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1963   West End London Revival
West End
1971   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1992   West End London Concert Revival
West End
1997   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1997   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1998   Broadway Broadway Transfer Production
Broadway
2005   West End English National Opera Production
West End
2005   Los Angeles Reprise! Concert
Los Angeles
2007   West End Return Engagement [ENO Production]
West End
2008   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2014   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2017   West End Regent's Open Air Revival
West End

On the Town - 1971 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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1972 Theatre World Awards Performance Jess Richards

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