Based on a novel by Bradford Ropes and the 1933 Warner Bros.
A big…bright…bold dance musical. It’s the ultimate backstage showbiz fairy tale when a stage struck understudy becomes an overnight star. Filled with a hit parade of songs like “Lullaby of Broadway,” “We’re in the Money,” “Shuffle Off to Buffalo” and of course, “42nd Street,” it will leave you tapping your toes, with a smile on your face and a song in your heart. This Tony Award winner for Best Musical is a song and dance extravaganza.
Roundabout Theatre Company will featureTony Award winner RoseMary Harris as 'Miss Helen,' Carla Gugino as 'Elsa Barlow' and Tony Award winner Jim Dale as 'Marius Byleveld' in the Broadway premiere production of Athol Fugard's play The Road To Mecca, directed by Gordon Edelstein. The Road to Mecca will begin previews on December 16 and open officially on January 17, 2012 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street).
The cast and creative team of the show just met the press and BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities. Check out a photo preview from the event below, and check back later for full photo coverage!
JASON GRAAE, the L.A. DRAMA CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD winner and Broadway and cabaret star who debuted his acclaimed tribute to Jerry Herman, "PERFECT HERMANY" in NYC in October, returns to The Laurie Beechman Theatre in West Bank Cafe, 407 West 42nd Street, on December 7th for two more performances: Wednesday, December 7 at 7 PM and Thursday, December 8 at 10 PM.
JASON GRAAE, the L.A. DRAMA CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD winner and Broadway and cabaret star who debuted his acclaimed tribute to Jerry Herman, "PERFECT HERMANY" in NYC in October, returns to The Laurie Beechman Theatre in West Bank Cafe, 407 West 42nd Street, on December 7th for two more performances: Wednesday, December 7 at 7 PM and Thursday, December 8 at 10 PM.
The Princess Grace Foundation-USA (PGF-USA) is proud to announce that the 29th Annual Princess Grace Awards Gala will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. The Awards ceremony will include the presentation of 21 awards to emerging artists in theater, dance and film as well as the Prince Rainier III Award to be presented to Julie Andrews and the Princess Grace Statue Award to be presented to Jon M. Chu. The Awards recipients hail from cities and states across America and will travel to New York City to receive their honor at the glamorous black tie ceremony. The 29th Annual Princess Grace Awards Gala will take place in the presence of TSH The Prince and The Princess of Monaco, marking their first U.S. visit since their July wedding. The evening will be chaired by Dr. Jon Turk (PGF-USA Trustee) and Carolyn Gusoff Turk. This year's Awards Gala will be highlighted by the unveiling of a unique tribute to Princess Grace by Montblanc. Presenting Sponsor for the Gala is Hermès; Platinum Sponsor is Noelle and Dick Wolf; Crown Sponsor is Lily Safra; American Airlines is the Official Airline of the Princess Grace Awards Gala and 1800-Flowers.com is the Official Florist.
JASON GRAAE, the L.A. DRAMA CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD winner and Broadway and cabaret star, opens his acclaimed tribute to Jerry Herman, 'PERFECT HERMANY' at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in West Bank Cafe, 407 West 42nd Street, on Tuesday, October 18 at 7 PM.
Jason Graae, the L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award winner and Broadway and cabaret star, will bring his acclaimed tribute to Jerry Herman, 'PERFECT HERMANY' to The Laurie Beechman Theatre in West Bank Cafe, 407 West 42nd Street, on October 18-25, 2011. Performances will be October 18, 18 and 24th at 7 PM and October 25 at 9:30 PM. There is a $20 cover and two drink minimum. Reservations (212) 695-6909.
JASON GRAAE, the L.A. DRAMA CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD winner and Broadway and cabaret star, opens his acclaimed tribute to Jerry Herman, 'PERFECT HERMANY' at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in West Bank Cafe, 407 West 42nd Street, on Tuesday, October 18 at 7 PM.
Bill Norrett/Cyrano Players, Inc will present the World Premiere of Kithless in Paradise, written by Molly Moroney, directed by Niki Flacks at The Lion Theatre (410 West 42nd Street). Kithless in Paradise will end performances on October 9. Tickets are $51.25 and can be purchased at www.Telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200.
The Princess Grace Foundation-USA (PGF-USA) is proud to announce that the 29th Annual Princess Grace Awards Gala will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. The Awards ceremony will include the presentation of 21 awards to emerging artists in theater, dance and film as well as the Prince Rainier III Award to be presented to Julie Andrews and the Princess Grace Statue Award to be presented to Jon M. Chu. The Awards recipients hail from cities and states across America and will travel to New York City to receive their honor at the glamorous black tie ceremony. The 29th Annual Princess Grace Awards Gala will take place in the presence of TSH The Prince and The Princess of Monaco, marking their first U.S. visit since their July wedding. The evening will be chaired by Dr. Jon Turk (PGF-USA Trustee) and Carolyn Gusoff Turk. This year's Awards Gala will be highlighted by the unveiling of a unique tribute to Princess Grace by Montblanc. Presenting Sponsor for the Gala is Hermès; Platinum Sponsor is Noelle and Dick Wolf; Crown Sponsor is Lily Safra; American Airlines is the Official Airline of the Princess Grace Awards Gala and 1800-Flowers.com is the Official Florist.
The Acting Company will present a benefit staged reading of Trouble in Paradise on Monday, September 26 at the Mainstage Theater, 416 West 42nd Street, NYC (between 9th/10th Avenues) at 7pm.
Signature Theatre Company has just announced the playwrights participating in the Theatre's new Residency Five initiative, part of the expanded programming that will be presented at Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street, near 10th Avenue), the Company's new Frank Gehry-designed home. Annie Baker, Will Eno, Katori Hall, Kenneth Lonergan and Regina Taylor will be the program's inaugural playwrights.
William Leavengood's SPECIAL will play Off Broadway at Theatre Row Studio Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street, beginning September 15 through October 2. Elissa Middleton stars; Cat Miller directs.
The Acting Company will present a benefit staged reading of Trouble in Paradise on Monday, September 26 at the Mainstage Theater, 416 West 42nd Street, NYC (between 9th/10th Avenues) at 7pm.
Jason Graae, the L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award winner and Broadway and cabaret star, will bring his acclaimed tribute to Jerry Herman, 'PERFECT HERMANY' to The Laurie Beechman Theatre in West Bank Cafe, 407 West 42nd Street, on October 18-25, 2011. Performances will be October 18, 18 and 24th at 7 PM and October 25 at 9:30 PM. There is a $20 cover and two drink minimum. Reservations (212) 695-6909.
Bill Norrett/Cyrano Players, Inc will present the World Premiere of Kithless in Paradise, written by Molly Moroney, directed by Niki Flacks at The Lion Theatre (410 West 42nd Street).
William Leavengood's SPECIAL will play Off Broadway at Theatre Row Studio Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street, beginning September 15 through October 2. Elissa Middleton stars; Cat Miller directs.
Abingdon Theatre Company - which has produced 63 new American plays in its 18-year history - is set to honor playwright and actor Charles Busch and actress Julie Halston during its 19th Annual Benefit Gala on Monday, October 24 at Espace (635 West 42nd Street) Manhattan.
Bill Norrett/Cyrano Players, Inc will present the World Premiere of Kithless in Paradise, written by Molly Moroney, directed by Niki Flacks at The Lion Theatre (410 West 42nd Street).
The New York Musical Theatre Festival and J&B Productions present the musical JANE AUSTEN'S PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, a musical - a story of 'First Impressions' and second chances - with music, lyrics and book by Lindsay Warren Baker and Amanda Jacobs, directed by Igor Goldin ('YANK!'), and starring, in the title role of Jane Austen, Donna Lynne Champlin ('Sweeney Todd,' 'Billy Elliot'). JANE AUSTEN'S PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, a musical is presented as part of the 2011 New York Musical Theatre Festival and will play at Signature Theatre's Peter Norton Space (555 West 42nd Street) in Manhattan beginning September 29 - with only 6 performances available.
STONEHAM THEATRE'S SEASON 11: GREAT STORIES
The Off-Broadway musical THE SPHINX WINX, a musical comedy misinterpretation of the classic love triangle between Cleopatra, Julius Caesar and Marc Antony, will play its final performance at Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street) in Manhattan on Sunday, June 19, it has been announced by the show's producers Tifft Productions.
Inproximity Theatre Company will present the New York premiere of John Corwin's drama NAVY PIER as a kick off to its 2011-2012 Season with previews beginning on Thursday, May 5 at the Theatre Row Studio Theater (410 W 42nd Street).
To help salute all 'Mummy's,' the new Off-Broadway musical THE SPHINX WINX, a modern musical comedy misinterpretation of the classic love triangle between Cleopatra, Julius Caesar and Marc Antony, will have a 'buy 1 ticket, get your 'Mummy' in for free promotion' on Mother's Day - Sunday, May 8th. Additionally, THE SPHINX WINX has teamed up with several local restaurants, including the West Bank Café (407 West 42nd Street), Kyotofu (705 Ninth Avenue), and Chez Josephine (414 W 42nd Street) to offer brunch specials to SPHINX ticket buyers on that special day. Please visit THE SPHINX WINX website - www.TheSphinxWinx.com - for further details. Previews begin May 3rd, prior to officially opening on May 18th at Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street) in Manhattan.
Inproximity Theatre Company will present the New York premiere of John Corwin's drama NAVY PIER as a kick off to its 2011-2012 Season with previews beginning on Thursday, May 5 at the Theatre Row Studio Theater (410 W 42nd Street).
Inproximity Theatre Company will present the New York premiere of John Corwin's drama NAVY PIER as a kick off to its 2011-2012 Season with previews beginning on Thursday, May 5 at the Theatre Row Studio Theater (410 W 42nd Street).
1980 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
1983 | US Tour |
1st National Tour US Tour |
1984 | US Tour |
2nd National Tour US Tour |
1984 | West End |
London Production West End |
1991 | West End |
Return Engagement [West End] West End |
2001 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Broadway |
2002 | US Tour |
National Tour US Tour |
2006 | Pittsburgh, PA (Regional) |
Pittsburgh CLO Revival Pittsburgh, PA (Regional) |
2015 | US Tour |
Non-Equity National Tour US Tour |
2017 | West End |
West End Revival West End |
2020 | Chicago |
Lyric Opera of Chicago Production Chicago |
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