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Opened: February 8, 1962

Carnival! - 1962 - West End History , Info & More

Lyric Theatre
(Piccadilly Circus) Shaftesbury Avenue London

Based on the novela The Love of Seven Dolls by Paul Gallico and the film adaptation by Helen Deutsch


Carnival! - 1962 - West End Cast

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Cast Announced For Latin American Reimagining Of CINDERELLA in Chipping Norton
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2023


There's a Latin American twist to a traditional tale at the Theatre Chipping Norton this Christmas. The cast has been announced for Theatre Chipping Norton's family pantomime, Cinderella. 

Insomniac Announces Brand-New Dual New Year's Eve Festival, Forever Midnight, Coming to Las Vegas and Los Angeles
by Michael Major - Aug 14, 2023


Insomniac has leveled up the New Year’s Eve experience for music connoisseurs, unveiling its newest festival series, Forever Midnight, set to debut in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. On Saturday, December 30 and Sunday, December 31, LV FestPark (3000 S Las Vegas Blvd) and Los Angeles’ LA Convention Center.

Thai-American Hip-Hop Pioneer DABOYWAY Announces U.S. 'Ways World' Tour
by Michael Major - Aug 14, 2023


DABOYWAY—the Thai-American hip-hop pioneer, co-founder of the chart-topping #1 group Thaitanium and actor—has announced a run of headlining shows across the U.S. later this month as part of his “Ways World Tour.” The tour will take place from August 16, launching in Fort Lauderdale, FL, until August 27 ending in New York City.

Review: PHANTOM PEAK: SUMMER'S PEAK, London
by Franco Milazzo - Aug 14, 2023


Is there no stopping (or topping) Phantom Peak? Just one year after debuting, this epic immersive theatre launches a summer season filled with new stories and is now looking to expand into the US.

Philly AIDS Thrift to Present Fall Fest and Block Party With Carnival, Pie Eating Contest, Dunk Tank, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 12, 2023


Philly AIDS Thrift will bring back their beloved block party and fall festival with a full day of free, family and fido friendly fun!  Philly AIDS Thrift 18th Anniversary Block Party will take place on Saturday, September 30th, 2023, with the streets opening at 12:00pm and closing at 6:00pm.

Families Around the Nation Are Enjoying Televised Concert By Palm Beach Symphony
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2023


The Palm Beach Symphony’s televised performance of Eudora’s Fable: The Shoe Bird has taken flight and has been seen by more than 114.7 million viewers around the U.S. since March. 

Review: P!NK AT TARGET FIELD at Target Field
by Jared Fessler - Aug 11, 2023


What did our critic think of P!NK AT TARGET FIELD at Target Field? P!NK's Summer Carnival Tour illuminated the atmosphere at Target Field on the enchanting evening of August 10, 2023, accompanied by a lineup of special guests including the legendary Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, the vibrant Grouplove, and the dynamic DJ Kid. The sprawling expanse of Target Field in Minneapolis served as the perfect backdrop for this musical spectacle.

Circus Campus Brings Big Top To Philadelphia Fringe Festival With 16 Shows And Workshops
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2023


Circus Campus Presents spectacles, circus and community featuring a mini circus festival within the 2023 Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Look for extraordinary performances during eleven original shows, plus five new exclusive circus workshops.

Review: ASSASSINS Hits the Mark at Rise Up Theatre Company
by Courtney Symes - Aug 9, 2023


Rise Up Theatre Company is moving on to a bigger and better theatre space in Rancho Cordova but, before they do, they are gracing the MACC with a nail-biting production of Assassins. This Sondheim work lives in the shadow of his more popular pieces like Sweeney Todd and Into the Woods, but it stands on its own merit for its originality and varied score. Its 2004 Broadway debut garnered five Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical. Now Rancho Cordova’s own rising community theatre brings the story of America’s most famous assassins to you, featuring robust local talent that sets their sights on your support.

EDINBURGH 2023: BLUB BLUB Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 7, 2023


BWW catches up with the team behind Blub Blub to chat about bringing the show to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

ASTEROID CITY Sets Blu-Ray, DVD & Digital Release
by Michael Major - Aug 3, 2023


Written and directed by seven-time Oscar® nominee Wes Anderson (Isle of Dogs, Moonrise Kingdom), ASTEROID CITY on Digital, Blu-ray™ and DVD showcases brand-new featurettes with exclusive talent and filmmaker interviews that dive deeper into the film’s unique characters, story, and themes of community and curiosity.

Meet the Queens of DRAG RACE BRASIL Premiering August 30
by Michael Major - Aug 2, 2023


In DRAG RACE BRASIL, twelve contestants are competing to take home the crown, become Brazil's next drag superstar and win a cash prize. The series will be hosted by “Queen of the Universe” winner, Grag Queen, Dudu Bertholini and Bruna Braga will also join the judging panel. Check out the contestants now!

Engaging Animated Series LYLA IN THE LOOP is Coming to PBS KIDS
by Michael Major - Aug 2, 2023


With her family and best friend Everett Phan, Lyla tackles all sorts of challenges, from building her own homemade carnival games using repurposed materials, to riding along and lending a hand on the neighborhood trash and recycling route, to making a puppet show that recreates the Jamaican folktale, Anansi and the Goat.

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre to Celebrate 45th Anniversary Season with Exciting Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2023


Get the scoop on Buddies in Bad Times Theatre's highly anticipated 45th anniversary season, featuring a vibrant lineup of LGBTQ+ theatre productions and events. From groundbreaking performances to thought-provoking stories, this season promises to captivate audiences. Book your tickets now and be part of the celebration!

The Professionals to Present CIRQUE DU SO RAY at The SF Fringe Festival Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 30, 2023


Cirque du So Ray is the latest devised world creation from The Professionals, in which the world of the story, the characters and relationships are developed in the rehearsal process and all the dialogue is improvised.

Frist Art Museum Presents Luminous Paintings By Raqib Shaw Merging Fable, History, And Autobiography
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2023


The Frist Art Museum presents Raqib Shaw: Ballads of East and West, an exhibition of intricate paintings of dream-like, mysterious realms that blend Eastern and Western influences. Organized by the Frist Art Museum and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the exhibition will be on view in the Gordon Contemporary Artists Project Gallery from September 15 through December 31, 2023.

Magical And Macabre Musical THE GRINNING MAN Comes To Melbourne In 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2023


Following an extended West End run and an explosive world premiere at Bristol Old Vic as part of the theatre's 250th season, critically acclaimed musical, The Grinning Man, will make its Australian Premiere at the Alex Theatre St Kilda in April 2024.

Lily Lane And Sophomore (Abigail Breslin) Unleash 'Woman's Intuition'
by Michael Major - Jul 26, 2023


Rising pop powerhouse Lily Lane has teamed up with Sophomore – the music project of Academy Award-nominated Abigail Breslin, Lane’s best friend for over a decade – to release the vibrant music video for her latest single, 'Woman's Intuition.'

'Overture Presents' Individual Tickets Go On Sale This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2023


Overture Center's 2023/24 season showcases an array of diverse artistic expressions, cultures and personality. Learn more about the season lineup here!

Kokandy Productions Reveals Cast for AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2023


Get the latest news on the cast announcement for Kokandy Productions' AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical. Find out who will be bringing this thrilling production to life at Kokand Productions.

Review: PROM 14 - ELGAR'S 'ENIGMA' VARIATIONS, Royal Albert Hall
by Debbie Gilpin - Jul 26, 2023


“The Enigma I will not explain – its 'dark saying' must be left unguessed... further, through and over the whole set another and larger theme 'goes', but is not played.' Prom 14 turned out to be something of an enigmatic night across the board, with the listener left to interpret or speculate about the greater meaning of the work, and transported to magical planes via Beethoven’s Piano Concert No. 3 in C minor, Noriko Koide’s Swaddling Silk and Gossamer Rain, and Elgar’s ‘Enigma’ Variations.

Dublin Theatre Festival 2023 Lineup Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2023


The line-up for Dublin Theatre Festival 2023 has been revealed, one of the most ambitious editions of the festival in recent years, inviting audiences from ages 4 upwards to be part of this annual celebration of live performance. Learn more about the lineup here!

Opera North Caps Summerfest 2023 With Rodgers & Hammerstein's CAROUSEL
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 24, 2023


Opera North will present Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel from July 26-30.

Dublin Fringe Festival Reveals 29th Edition Set For This September
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2023


The behemoth that is Dublin Fringe Festival, returns this September for its 2023 issue offering the city limitless possibilities, and so much of the best in new art experiences and live performances from across the arts spectrum.

JERRY ORBACH'S BROADWAY, Stella Katherine Cole, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 22, 2023


Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. 

Other Productions of Carnival!

1961   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1961   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1962   West End London Production
West End
1962   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
1968   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1986   Regional (US) Goodspeed Revival
Regional (US)
1993   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
2002   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2006   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2007   Washington, DC (Regional) Kennedy Center Revival
Washington, DC (Regional)
2010   East Haddam, CT (Regional) Goodspeed Opera House Revival
East Haddam, CT (Regional)

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