The Fantasticks Revival 2006 - Articles Page 4.2

Run Time:
Two hours and five minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 5+
Opened: August 23, 2006
Closing: June 04, 2017

The Fantasticks - 2006 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

The Fantasticks, by Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt, is the world's longest running musical- running for over 52 years in Manhattan and entrancing generations of audiences the world over.

The Fantasticks is a funny and romantic musical about a boy, a girl, two fathers and a wall. The narrator, El Gallo, originally played by Jerry Orbach, asks the audience to use their imagination and follow him into a world of moonlight and magic. The boy and the girl fall in love, grow apart, and finally find their way back to each other after realizing the truth in El Gallo's words that "without a hurt, the heart is hollow."

The famous score, which includes the classics Try To Remember, They Were You and Soon It's Gonna Rain, is as timeless as the story itself.

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The Cast Of THE FANTASTICKS Performs At Broadway In Bryant Park 8/6
by - August 6, 2009

Members of the cast of The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, will perform at Broadway in Bryant Park this Thursday, August 6, 2009. The free lunchtime concert, presented by 106.7 LiteFM, will take place on The Lawn from 12:30-1:30 PM. Members of the casts of Next to Normal, Burn the Floor, The Lion King and The Marvelous Wonderettes complete the lineup.

The Cast Of THE FANTASTICKS Performs At Broadway In Bryant Park 8/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 3, 2009

Members of the cast of The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, will perform at Broadway in Bryant Park this Thursday, August 6, 2009. The free lunchtime concert, presented by 106.7 LiteFM, will take place on The Lawn from 12:30-1:30 PM. Members of the casts of Next to Normal, Burn the Floor, The Lion King and The Marvelous Wonderettes complete the lineup.

Dennis Parlato Takes On Role Of El Gallo In THE FANTASTICKS 7/13-8/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 13, 2009

Dennis Parlato, seen on Broadway in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Sound of Music and The Graduate, will assume the role of El Gallo in Off Broadway's The Fantasticks from July 13 through August 2, 2009 while Lewis Cleale, who normally plays the role, appears in Camelot at The Muny.

Cleale Returns To THE FANTASTICKS, McDaniel Joins On June 29th
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2009

Fresh from his acclaimed stint as Jordan 'Bick' Benedict in the Signature Theatre's production of Michael John LaChiusa's Giant, Lewis Cleale has returned to the role of El Gallo in The Fantasticks. He previously played the role from September 2008 through March 2009. Addi McDaniel will join the cast as Luisa on Monday, June 29, 2009. They replace, respectively, Bradley Dean and Ramona Mallory.

Cleale Returns To THE FANTASTICKS, McDaniel Joins On June 29th
by Eddie Varley - June 19, 2009

Fresh from his acclaimed stint as Jordan 'Bick' Benedict in the Signature Theatre's production of Michael John LaChiusa's Giant, Lewis Cleale has returned to the role of El Gallo in The Fantasticks. He previously played the role from September 2008 through March 2009. Addi McDaniel will join the cast as Luisa on Monday, June 29, 2009. They replace, respectively, Bradley Dean and Ramona Mallory.

Rubin-Vega, Gardner, Orfeh & More To Appear Tonight At FANTASTICKS Reception
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 4, 2009

Tonight the theater community will kick off The Fantasticks 50th anniversary year with an early curtain of the show (7PM) and a post-performance cocktail reception at The Snapple Center with performances by Daphne Rubin-Vega (Rent, Anna in the Tropics, Jack Goes Boating), Rita Gardner (original 1960 production of The Fantasticks, The Cradle Will Rock, The Wedding Singer), Orfeh (Legally Blonde, Footloose), Aaron Lazar (The Light in the Piazza, A Tale of Two Cities, Les Miserables), GrooveLily (Striking 12) and Jill Paice (Curtains, The Woman in White). In addition, The Office of New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will offer a special proclamation declaring Fantasticks Day in New York City.

The Fantasticks Invites Kids To See The Show For Free In Feb
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 3, 2009

The Fantasticks, 'the most child-friendly show currently playing in the theater district' (Terry Teachout, Arts Journal), invites kids to see the show for free at select weekend performances throughout February. Children age 16 and under will receive a free ticket and a free Fantasticks CD sampler with each paying adult for performances on Saturdays at 2 PM and Sundays at 3 PM and 7:15 PM. The Fantasticks plays at The Snapple Theater Center, 210 West 50th Street at Broadway. To take advantage of the offer, call the box office at (212) 921-7862 or Ticketmaster.com at (212) 307-4100 and use the code KIDS09. Tickets must be purchased by Monday, February 23.

THE FANTASTICKS Welcomes Back Betsy Morgan as 'Luisa' 12/22
by Eddie Varley - December 22, 2008

Betsy Morgan, who recently performed the role of Ariel in Broadway's The Little Mermaid, will joins the cast of the Off Broadway revival of The Fantasticks as Luisa tonight Monday, December 22, 2008. She replaces Margaret Anne Florence, who played her final performance on Wednesday, December 17.

THE FANTASTICKS' Nick Spangler Wins THE AMAZING RACE
by Robert Diamond - December 7, 2008

Nick Spangler, who appears as Matt in the Off Broadway revival of The Fantasticks, has won the 13th season of The Amazing Race.

THE FANTASTICKS' Spangler Competes In 'AMAZING RACE' Finale Tonight, 12/7
by Eddie Varley - December 7, 2008

Nick Spangler, currently appearing as Matt in the Off Broadway revival of The Fantasticks, will compete in the season finale of The Amazing Race airing tonight Sunday, December 7, 2008. After nine weeks of competition that has brought him to such diverse destinations as Cambodia, Bolivia, India and Kazakhstan, Spangler will be awarded the series' million dollar prize if he is first to cross the finish line in Portland, Oregon during tonights's episode, which airs at 8PM ET on CBS.

THE FANTASTICKS' Spangler To Compete in 'AMAZING RACE' Finale, 12/7
by Eddie Varley - December 2, 2008

Nick Spangler, currently appearing as Matt in the Off Broadway revival of The Fantasticks, will compete in the season finale of The Amazing Race airing this Sunday, December 7, 2008. After nine weeks of competition that has brought him to such diverse destinations as Cambodia, Bolivia, India and Kazakhstan, Spangler will be awarded the series' million dollar prize if he is first to cross the finish line in Portland, Oregon during Sunday's episode, which airs at 8PM ET on CBS.

Kids Get into The Fantasticks for Free on Grandparents Day, Dec. 7
by Robert Diamond - November 21, 2008

On Sunday, December 7, 2008 The Fantasticks will present Grandparents Day, a daylong celebration of the show?s enduring legacy during which children will be admitted free with each paying grandparent. In addition, all children and grandparents will be invited to a private meet-and-greet after the show with members of the cast of the longest running musical in the world. The offer is valid for both the 3PM and 7:15PM performances.

THE FANTASTICKS' Spangler Sets 'Amazing Race' Record
by Eddie Varley - November 17, 2008

Nick Spangler, currently appearing as Matt in the Off Broadway revival of The Fantasticks, set a new record on The Amazing Race last night when he and his sister, Starr, ate a dish of Kazakhstanian sheep's buttocks and won their fourth challenge in a row - a first in the 13-season history of the Emmy Award-winning reality competition.

Photo Coverage: Tyne Daly Visits THE FANTASTICKS
by Peter James Zielinski - October 31, 2008

Tony Award winner and Emmy Award winner Tyne Daly stopped by to catch a matinee performance of The Fantasticks, after the show she went backstage to greet the cast. BroadwayWorld's cameras caught the fun as the cast met the acting icon.

'The Fantasticks' Welcomes Cleale as El Gallo Tonight 9/15
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2008

Lewis Cleale, who recently appeared as Sir Galahad in the Broadway company of Spamalot, will assume the role of El Gallo in the Off Broadway revival of Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt's The Fantasticks beginning today Monday, September 15, 2008.

Lewis Cleale is New El Gallo in 'Fantasticks' Revival
by Faetra Petillo - September 8, 2008

Lewis Cleale, who recently appeared as Sir Galahad in the Broadway company of Spamalot, will assume the role of El Gallo in the Off Broadway revival of Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt's The Fantasticks beginning Monday, September 15, 2008.

The ‘Fantastick’ Nick Spangler and Starr Spangler To Run 'The Amazing Race'
by Eddie Varley - September 26, 2008

Nick Spangler currently starring as Matt in the Off Broadway revival of The Fantasticks, will be a contestant on the latest edition of The Amazing Race. Spangler will compete against the other 'Amazing Racers' with his sister and teammate, Starr Spangler, a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. Starting at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the 13th season of the Emmy-winning reality competition will follow the teams as they travel over 30,000 miles in 23 days to countries such as Brazil, Bolivia, Russia, India and Kazakhstan.

Photo Coverage Exclusive: The Fantasticks' Nick Spangler Takes An 'Amazing Race'
by Walter McBride - September 9, 2008

The Fantasticks star Nick Spangler is about to take the greatest adventure of his life as he becomes a competitor on the hit CBS reality series, 'The Amazing Race', joining him as his teammate will be his sister, Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Starr Spangler. The Amazing Race Season 13 premieres on CBS September 28th at 8pm.

Photo Flash: 'The Fantasticks' Hosts Couple's 40th Anniversary
by BWW - February 12, 2008

On Saturday, February 9, 2008, Bainie and Larry Wild, a happy couple from Connecticut celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary at The Snapple Theatre Center (50th Street at Broadway).

'The Fantasticks' in Final 2 Weeks of Performances
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2008

The Off-Broadway musical revival of The Fantasticks is in its Final 2 Weeks of performances, to close on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 7PM at the Snapple Theatre Center's Jerry Orbach Theater

'The Fantasticks' Plays Final Performance February 24
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2008

The Off-Broadway musical revival of The Fantasticks will play its final performance on Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 7PM at the Snapple Theatre Center's Jerry Orbach Theater (210 West 50th). Written by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones, The Fantasticks will have played 27 preview and 628 regular performances.

Photo Flash: 'The Fantasticks' Donate with 'Good Morning America'
by BWW - January 15, 2008

On Tuesday, January 15, 2008, Douglas Ullman, Jr. and Julie Craig, stars of the hit Off-Broadway show The Fantasticks, donated coats to their neighbors at 'Good Morning America' for the 'Warm Coats, Warm Hearts,' program, which is dedicated to helping those in need during the cold winter season.

Photo Flash: Mayor Bloomberg Rings in New Year at 'The Fantasticks'
by BWW - January 1, 2008

Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly rang in the New Year with the Off-Broadway musical, 'The Fantasticks.'

Photo Flash: Off-Bway in Union Square Nov.30
by BWW - December 4, 2007

On November 30, the casts of several Off-Broadway plays including Altar Boyz, The Fantasticks and My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm In Therapy! raised the curtain on four fantastic Fridays of Off-Broadway performances at the Holiday Market in Union Square.

The Fantasticks FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the songs are in The Fantasticks and what's the order?
Abductions (And So Forth)
Try to Remember
Much More
Metaphor
Never Say No
It Depends on What You Pay
You Wonder How These Things Begin
Soon It's Gonna Rain
Rape Ballet
Happy Ending
This Plum Is Too Ripe
I Can See It
Plant a Radish
Round and Round
There Is a Curious Paradox
They Were You
Follow Along with Me
Have You Ever Been to China?
I Have Acted Like a Fool
Matt Bellomy's Comin' Home Today
Day of the Dead
This Is the Perfect Time to Be in Love
Overture
Try To Remember
Much More
Metaphor
Never Say No
It Depends On What You Pay
Soon It's Gonna Rain
Abduction Ballet
Happy Ending
This Plum Is Too Ripe
I Can See It
Plant A Radish
Round And Round
They Were You
Try To Remember (Reprise)
What productions of The Fantasticks have there been?
The Fantasticks has had 11 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1960, Off-Broadway which opened in 1960, West End which opened in 1961, Regional (US) which opened in 1961, Regional (US) which opened in 1965, Regional (US) which opened in 1971, Canada which opened in 1971, Regional (US) which opened in 1971, Regional (US) which opened in 1972, Off-Broadway which opened in 2006 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2006.
What awards has The Fantasticks been nominated for?
The Fantasticks has been nominated for the Best Long-Running Show award.
What are the songs in The Fantasticks and what's the order?
Abductions (And So Forth)
Try to Remember
Much More
Metaphor
Never Say No
It Depends on What You Pay
You Wonder How These Things Begin
Soon It's Gonna Rain
Rape Ballet
Happy Ending
This Plum Is Too Ripe
I Can See It
Plant a Radish
Round and Round
There Is a Curious Paradox
They Were You
Follow Along with Me
Have You Ever Been to China?
I Have Acted Like a Fool
Matt Bellomy's Comin' Home Today
Day of the Dead
This Is the Perfect Time to Be in Love
Overture
Try To Remember
Much More
Metaphor
Never Say No
It Depends On What You Pay
Soon It's Gonna Rain
Abduction Ballet
Happy Ending
This Plum Is Too Ripe
I Can See It
Plant A Radish
Round And Round
They Were You
Try To Remember (Reprise)

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