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Can-Can - 1978 - New York History , Info & More

The musical comedy takes place in turn-of-the-century Paris, where La Mome Pistache, proud owner of the Bal du Paradis, famous for its sexy can-can girls, spars with Aristide Forestier, a self-righteous judge determined to close all Parisian dance halls.


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Performance Space New York Will Host Elliot Reed's YOU CAN HEAR FOOTSTEPS
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024


Performance Space New York will present Elliot Reed’s You can hear footsteps (May 30, 31, & June 1, 7pm). This choreographic and theatrical new solo work plays with the contradictions inherent to authorship in performance, considering the performer both as agent and object.

New Subscribers Can Now Reserve Their Seats for the 2024�"25 Pavilion Performance Series
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024


New subscribers can now reserve their seats for the 2024-25 Pavilion Performance Series Broadway shows! Next season’s lineup includes both iconic stage performances and Sioux Falls debuts of new musicals. 

BOBBY DAVRO: EVERYTHING IS FUNNY IF YOU CAN LAUGH AT IT Comes to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024


Bobby Davro will appear at Edinburgh Fringe Festval this Summer.  The comedy legend has been one of the UK's top comics and best-known celebrity entertainers for over 40 years. 

Comedy Trio The Tin Can Bros To Return To 54 Below in November With Their Newest Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2024


Catch the comedy trio, The Tin Can Bros, as they bring their newest musical to 54 Below. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Scoop: Coming Up on I CAN SEE YOUR VOICE on FOX - Wednesday, May 16, 2024
by TV Scoop - May 9, 2024


Get all the scoop on I CAN SEE YOUR VOICE, airing on FOX on Wednesday, May 16, 2024! Hosted by Ken Jeong, permanent panelists Cheryl Hines and Adrienne Bailon-Houghton and a rotating panel of guest celebrity detectives must help one contestant tell the difference between good and bad singers. Tyler Hilton, Jimmie Allen and Cheyenne Jackson serve as Celebrity Detectives.

Scoop: Coming Up on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE on FOX - Monday, May 13, 2024
by TV Scoop - May 9, 2024


Get all the scoop on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, airing on FOX on Monday, May 13, 2024! The competition continues as the top four dancers take on a brand challenge. This week the dancers will take on a brand-themed dance challenge choreographed by Hi-Hat featuring SYTYCD All-Star, Emmy-nominated choreographer and professional dancer, Witney Carson. Watch a performance from the show!

MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024


Celebrating the joy and chaos of raising a queer child, My Son's A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) is testament to the power of unconditional familial love. Written and performed by Rob Madge, and directed by Luke Sheppard, the award-winning, beloved show is back, due to public demand, and is set to embark on a brand new UK tour for 2024.

Families Can Participate In Circus-Themed Art Projects At Creative Liberties' Free Family Art Day
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2024


Gather your loved ones for a day of free, family-friendly fun at Creative Liberties’ circus-themed Family Art Day on Saturday, May 25, 9:30 a.m.-noon, at 927 N. Lime Avenue, Sarasota.

Review: Anything Can Happen When MARY POPPINS Takes The Stage!
by Alyson Eng - May 3, 2024


Presented by Royal City Musical Theatre, MARY POPPINS brought the timeless tale to life in New Westminster’s Massey Theatre this week for their opening night. Bringing audiences into the world of imagination, MARY POPPINS kept the carefree whimsy and wonder of childhood alive.

Scoop: Coming Up on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE on FOX - Monday, May 6, 2024
by TV Scoop - May 2, 2024


Get all the scoop on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, airing on FOX on Monday, May 6, 2024! Tonight, the competition continues as the top five dancers take on a tour challenge. This week the dancers will take on a tour-themed challenge featuring two performances for musician T-Pain choreographed by Fullout Cortland and Kyle Hanagami. Watch a performance from the show!

Interview: Simon Godwin on How MACBETH Can Connect to Audiences Today
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2024


Simon Godwin is no stranger to the work of Shakespeare. Until May 5, his production of Macbeth is playing in D.C. with a cast led by Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma. The film version of this same production will hit theaters on May 2. BroadwayWorld sat down with Godwin to discuss his take on Shakespeare’s tragedy, Fiennes’ performance, and what the play means for contemporary audiences.

Scoop: Coming Up on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE on FOX - Monday, April 29, 2024
by TV Scoop - Apr 25, 2024


Get all the scoop on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, airing on FOX on Monday, April 29, 2024! Tonight, the top six dancers take on the movies as the competition continues. This week the dancers will split into two groups and take on movie-themed challenges choreographed by Jamal Sims and Christopher Scott. Watch a performance from the show!

Taraji P. Henson to Release New Children's Book YOU CAN BE A GOOD FRIEND
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2024


Actress and mental health advocate Taraji P. Henson, will release her debut picture book, titled You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!) on June 18, 2024, illustrated by Paul Kellam. The story opens with a young girl named Lil TJ getting ready for her first day of school and telling her Grandma Patsy about making new friends. “Don’t forget, friendships take time,” Grandma reminds her, but Lil TJ throws herself into school with gusto . . . and immediately attracts the bullying attention of a boy who makes fun of her for her loud voice, colorful drawings, and larger-than-life personality.

Scoop: Coming Up on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE on FOX - Monday, April 22, 2024
by TV Scoop - Apr 18, 2024


Get all the scoop on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, airing on FOX on Monday, April 22, 2024! Tonight, the top eight dancers take on the Broadway stage as the competition continues. This week the dancers will split into two groups and take on Broadway challenges choreographed Emmy-winning choreographer Al Blackstone and choreographer and director Sarah O’Gleby. Watch a performance from the show!

Video: Tituss Burgess and Voctave Perform 'On A Clear Day You Can See Forever'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024


The popular singing group Voctave has launched its 'Voctave & Friends' Series where they collaborate with a lineup of talented singers. First up is Tony and Emmy nominee Tituss Burgess taking on the title song from the musical, 'On A Clear Day You Can See Forever'. Watch the video.

Can Will Release New Album In Live Series 'Live In Aston 1977'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2024


Can has announced Can Live in Aston 1977, the latest in an ongoing series of Can album releases focusing on the band’s live performances. It is set for release on vinyl, CD and digitally on May 31, 2024 via Mute and Future Days. Live in Aston 1977 is a whole new lens through which we can view a unique band with seemingly inexhaustible energy for live performance. Listen to a new single now!

Video: Snoop Dogg Drops Music Video for New Single 'Can U Dig That?'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2024


After releasing the single a few weeks ago, DJ Premier and Snoop Dogg have now released the video for “Can U Dig That?,” which is now available. The collaboration is a fitting one, as Premier is unquestionably one of the greatest producers of all time and Snoop Dogg is arguably the most famous rapper ever. Watch the music video here!

Scoop: Coming Up on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE on FOX - Monday, April 15, 2024
by TV Scoop - Apr 11, 2024


Get all the scoop on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, airing on FOX on Monday, April 15, 2024! After scouring the country for America’s best dancers, only 10 remain as the competition continues with JoJo Siwa returning to the judging panel. Watch a video preview!

Review: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT at CVRep
by Gilmore Rizzo - Apr 11, 2024


When a successful theatre company presents a period musical they pray for a hit. With good actors, a witty script, great music, excellent direction, and clever choreography that can transport an entire audience back in time; Coachella Valley Repertory has compiled such a hit.

Student Blog: Catch Me If You Can; Double Duty
by Student Blogger: Grace Johnson - Apr 8, 2024


Sometimes you do a show, and it seems like there is a little bit of magic packed into it. It feels like a family came together on stage and step-clapped their way into each other's hearts.  Catch Me If You Can had that magic! I was fortunate enough to be not only a cast member in Toronto Metropolitan Theatre Company’s production but also the Head of Wardrobe for this dazzling and wonderful production!

Review: Can Yasar Brings a Delectable TURKISH RHAPSODY to Don't Tell Mama
by Analisa Bell - Apr 5, 2024


From a clever parody of Maria from West Side Story entitled “Muhammed” (as sung: the most controversial name you ever heard) to an endearing version of Mann & Weil’s “Make Your Own Music” with the wonderful Tracy Stark on back-up vocals and keys, Yasar held the audience captive with his storytelling.

Photos: First Look At Can Can's DOLLY! Premiering In Seattle In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2024


Can Can has released photos of its highly anticipated production, Dolly! This brand new, original show is a journey of divine femininity that goes beyond imagination and into a world where dreams are spun from rhinestones and the stage pulsates with the magic of irresistible dance and music.

Natalie Jane Shares New Single, “Can I See You Tonight?”
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 29, 2024


Discover Natalie Jane's latest single, 'CAN I SEE YOU TONIGHT?' The rising pop star continues to impress with her unique sound and heartfelt lyrics.

Scoop: Coming Up on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE on FOX - Monday, March 25, 2024
by TV Scoop - Mar 21, 2024


Get all the scoop on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, airing on FOX on Monday, March 25, 2024! This season, during the auditions round, So You Think You Can Dance All-Star Comfort Fedoke, an associate choreographer on the new film Wicked and associate choreographer for Cabaret on London’s West End. Watch a video preview!

Can You Guess Paper Mill's 2024/2025 Season Lineup?
by Joshua Wright - Mar 20, 2024


Can you guess Paper Mill Playhouse's 2024/2024 season lineup? The theater has released their annual clues on social media. Paper Mill Playhouse, recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, is a nationally renowned not-for-profit theater under the direction of Mark S. Hoebee (Producing Artistic Director) and Michael Stotts (Executive Director).

Other Productions of Can-Can

1953   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1954   West End London Production
West End
1955   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1959   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1962   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1981   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1988   International Tour
1988   West End London Revival
West End
2004   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2007   London Lost Musicals Concert
London
2007   Los Angeles Pasadena Playhouse Production
Los Angeles

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