The Boy Friend Revival 2006 - Articles Page 3

Ages: 12+
Opened: July 18, 2006
Closing: September 09, 2006

The Boy Friend - 2006 - West End History , Info & More

Open Air Theatre
The Regent's Park, Inner Cir, London NW1 4NU, United Kingdom London

The Jazz Age lives on in this light, romantic spoof of 1920's musical comedy. brbrThe setting is-where else?-the French Riviera. Polly, an English heiress attending Mme. Dubonnet's Finishing School, falls in love with Tony, a delivery boy. Recalling her father's warning to beware fortune seekers, she posses as a working girl, unaware Tony is in fact the missing son of the wealthy Lord Brockhurst. Things get complicated with the unexpected arrival in Nice of Polly's parents and Lord and Lady Brockhurst-but not to worry, a happy ending is in store for all. brbrThe show's many memorable roles include the flirtatious Mme. Dubonnet, her boy-crazy students and Polly (the role which turned Julie Andrews into an overnight sensation), making it ideal for theatre groups with a strong female ensemble. With its catchy tunes, period dances (including the inevitable Charleston) and winning sense of humor, "The Boy Friend" is a sparkling, tongue-in-cheek 1920's romp in the spirit of "No, No, Nanette."

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The 101 Greatest Showtunes from 1920-2020
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by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 19, 2019


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by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 30, 2019


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by Macon Prickett - May 24, 2018


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by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2018


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by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2018


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Other Productions of The Boy Friend

1953   London Fringe Original London Production
London Fringe
1953   London Fringe London Production
London Fringe
1954   West End West End Transfer
West End
1954   Broadway Broadway Production
Broadway
1955   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1958   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1967   West End London Revival
West End
1968   Australia Australian Revival
Australia
1970   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1984   West End London Revival
West End
2003   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
2005   Regional (US) Goodspeed Revival
Regional (US)
2006   West End Open Air Theatre Revival
West End
2007   Off-Broadway Musicals Tonight! Concert
Off-Broadway
2019   West End Menier Chocolate Factory's West End Revival
West End

The Boy Friend - 2006 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2007 Olivier Awards Best Performance In A Supporting Role In A Musical Summer Strallen
2007 Olivier Awards Best Theatre Choreographer Bill Deamer

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