Can-Can 1953 - Articles Page 11

Opened: May 7, 1953

Can-Can - 1953 - Broadway History , Info & More

Forrest Theatre
1114 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA

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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Photos: First Look at Rob Madge in MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) at the Garrick Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2022


Following another sell out run at this year’s Edinburgh Festival, My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) transferred to the Garrick Theatre, in London’s West End, on 21 October and will run until 06 November 2022. Check out all new photos here!

Photos: Alanis Morissette, Halsey & More Headline 'We Can Survive' Concert in Hollywood
by Michael Major - Oct 24, 2022


The show featured performances by Alanis Morissette, Halsey, Weezer, OneRepublic, Garbage and Tate McRae. The event raised over $750,000 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the nation’s largest suicide prevention organization. Check out photos from the event now!

Review: MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?), Garrick Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - Oct 24, 2022


A glistening celebration of queer identity, individuality, and family

Kitchen Theatre Company Continues It's 2022-2023 Season With EDITH CAN SHOOT THINGS AND HIT THEM
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2022


The 2022-2023 season continues at Kitchen Theatre Company with Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them, a coming of age story that explores the gap between childhood and whatever comes next. Performances of Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them begin at the Kitchen Theatre Company in the Percy Browning Performance Space on Tuesday, November 1 and will run through Sunday, November 20.

Review: THIS IS HALLOWEEN at The Can Can
by Jay Irwin - Oct 15, 2022


The Can Can, Seattle’s fabulous burlesque house, celebrates the 15th anniversary of their collaboration with The Triple Door by bringing back their ode to Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” with their tantalizing “This Is Halloween”. And while this naughty nightmare has much of what you’d want from a Can Can show, one aspect continued to be quite frustrating, at least for me. Clarity.

Sunsleeper Shares New 'While You Can' Album
by Michael Major - Oct 7, 2022


Indie rock band Sunsleeper have released their highly-anticipated sophomore album While You Can via Rude Records. While You Can was recorded and produced by Brett Romnes (Oso Oso, Hot Mulligan) and mastered by Will Putney (Counterparts, Knocked Loose).

WE CAN BE HEROES Documentary Tells Important Story About Addiction And Stigma
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2022


Overcoming addiction can be a long road. Filmmaker and Flint native Mike Ramsdell shares the struggle and success of professional boxer Taylor Duerr in the We Can Be Heroes documentary at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19 at the FIM Capitol Theatre.

Feature: SPHERUS Can Juggle Literally Anything and Scientists Should Join the Circus
by G K Schatzman - Oct 3, 2022


Greg Kennedy's Oct. 1 2022 Philadelphia Fringe Festival act was a treat and a half. Catch our feature review, 'Spherus Can Juggle Literally Anything and Scientists Should Join the Circus'.

The Firehouse Theatre Presents CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2022


The Firehouse Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of their upcoming production of Catch Me If You Can.

VIDEO: Rob Madge and More Sing 'We Will Be Loved Anyway' From MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?)
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2022


An all new video has been released for 'We Will  Be Loved Anyway' from the Original Cast Recording of My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?)

Country Newcomers Brady Lee & Jake Banfield Release 'I Can Do This All Day'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2022


Fresh off his debut EP, 'Backyard Vacation,' Brady Lee has joined forces with country-pop riser Jake Banfield for the release of their new single 'I Can Do This All Day.'

NENAproductions Opens 20th Year With Sondheim's ANYONE CAN WHISTLE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2022


NENAproductions Theater Project is celebrating 20 years in residence at The Jersey Shore Arts Center with the 2022 - 2023 Theater Season. The upcoming season truly reflects what this theater company has set out to accomplish since its inception.

NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Comes to Hayes Theatre Co
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2022


Following on from the success of the 2021 Neglected Musicals presentation Cameron Mitchell will direct and choreograph Nice Work If You Can Get It, a new take on classic 1920s musical farce. 

The Brick Presents ONLY PLACE I BELONG By Can Yasar
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2022


Following the successful debut production of M. Can Yasar's musical “Only Place I Belong” at The Tank in August, The Brick Theater will present a new look at the music and storytelling in a concert version for three performances only October 3, 4 & 5.

Karen Harding Can Almost Taste Freedom With Stripped Back Single, 'Drive Away'
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2022


Melbourne, Australian singer-songwriter, Karen Harding is halfway through the release of her 4 track debut EP, I've Got A Secret, releasing a track each month.

MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) Cast Recording to Be Released Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2022


As Rob Madge transfers their award-winning autobiographical show, My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?), to the West End, theatre music label Westway announces that it will release the original cast recording of the show through their Westway Original imprint on 21 October 2022.

Communities In Schools of Southern Nevada Partners with Shania Kids Can Foundation to Empower Students
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 11, 2022


Communities In Schools of Southern Nevada (CIS), an affiliate of the fifth largest state office of the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization, has partnered with Shania Kids Can Foundation (SKC) to meet the needs of underserved students at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, a new addition to CIS’ school roster for the 2022-2023 school year.

Mia Chung's CATCH AS CATCH CAN to be Presented at Playwrights Horizons in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2022


Playwrights Horizons will present Mia Chung’s Catch as Catch Can, directed by Daniel Aukin, running October 14 - November 20 and opening November 1.

Review: THE HITCHCOCK HOTEL at The Can Can
by Jay Irwin - Sep 8, 2022


The Can Can is back, Dear Readers, with their ode to all things that go bump and grind in the night, “The Hitchcock Hotel”. And just like past offerings, they continue to up their game with this new spooky, sexy show.

Review: AVENUE Q At Straz Center Proves That Puppets, Like People, Can Have A Whole Lot Of Heart
by Drew Eberhard - Sep 6, 2022


Avenue Q, a musical comedy featuring puppets controlled by human actors premiered off-Broadway at the Vineyard Theatre in 2003. Opening to rave reviews and claiming Tony Nominations for Best Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Book all of which it won and several nominations in the acting categories, Avenue Q proved to be a juggernaut of its time. Having assumed much praise for its approach to racism, homosexuality, and internet pornography Avenue Q proved that even puppetry can be fun for adults.

Betty Who & Pabllo Vittar Join Forces for 'She Can Dance' Remix
by Michael Major - Sep 1, 2022


Betty Who teams up with Brazilian drag superstar Pabllo Vittar for a new remix of her single “She Can Dance.' The “She Can Dance” remix takes on a new electronic form with a reworked Brabo house production and boosted chorus from Pabllo Vittar. The collaboration makes for an infectious track, with the same heartfelt sentiment as the original.

Arkansas Repertory Theatre Announces Pay-what-can Preview Performances Of 2022/2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2022


The Arkansas Repertory Theatre has announced Pay-What-You-Can Preview Performances for the 2022/2023 Season. For the first two or three public previews for each run of the season's productions, the Arkansas Rep will hold at least 100 seats for patrons to purchase at whatever price they are comfortable with.

MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) Will Transfer to the West End
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2022


My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) written by and performed by Rob Madge (Oliver!, Les Misérables) and directed by Luke Sheppard (& Juliet, In The Heights) celebrates the joy and chaos of raising a queer child, and originally had a critically acclaimed, and sold out run at the Turbine Theatre in 2021.

Wingspace Theatrical Design Presents a Free Virtual Salon on The Prague Quadrennial 2023 and How Young Designers Can Get Involved
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2022


As part of its free virtual salon series, Wingspace Theatrical Design presents a conversation on Thursday, August 25 at 7:00pm ET with Patrick Du Wors, Shannon Harvey, Susan Tsu, and Members of the US National Design Team for PQ 2023.

MusicalFare Presents The Regional Premiere Of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2022


Musicalfare Theatre presents the regional premiere of George & Ira Gershwin's Nice Work If You Can Get It, running September 7th – October 9th at MusicalFare Theatre.  

Can-Can History

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

Can-Can - 1953 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1953 Theatre World Awards Performance Gwen Verdon

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