Lorelei 1974

Opened: January 27, 1974
Closing: November 03, 1974

Lorelei - 1974 - Broadway History , Info & More

Palace Theatre (Broadway)
1564 Broadway New York, NY

Based on Anita Loos’s 1925 bestseller of the same title, GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES follows Lorelei Lee, a blonde from Little Rock, Arkansas, who sails to Europe with her friend Dorothy to perform in a nightclub in Paris.



GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES played for 740 performances on Broadway at the Ziegfeld Theatre starring Carol Channing, Yvonne Adair, Jack McCauley, Eric Brotherson and George S. Irving. The show was revived on Broadway in 1995 at the Lyceum Theatre starring KT Sullivan.

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Musical Theatre Melodies Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Carol Channing in LORELEI With Lee Roy Reams
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2024


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LI'L ABNER Star Peter Palmer Dies at Age 90
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2021


Palmer appeared on Broadway with Carol Channing in Lorelei in 1974. He also appeared as Tommy in Brigadoon in 1963 and as Curly in Oklahoma! in 1964 at New York City Center.

Virtual Theatre This Week: June 14-20, 2021- with Rita Moreno, Kerry Butler, and More!
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This concert is part of the February 2020 Composers Now Festival celebrating living composers, the diversity of their voices and the significance of their musical contributions to our society. During the month of February, the Festival brings together dozens of performances presented by venues, ensembles, orchestras, opera companies, dance companies and many other innovative events throughout New York City.

All Broadway Theatres Will Dim Lights for Carol Channing Jan. 16
by Julie Musbach - Jan 15, 2019


The Broadway community mourns the loss of Carol Channing, a Tony Award winner and theatrical legend, who passed away on Tuesday, January 15 at age 97. To commemorate her life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of Broadway theatres in New York for one minute on Wednesday, January 16 at exactly 7:45pm. 

Photo Flash: Al Hirschfeld Mourns the Passing of Carol Channing
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The Al Hirschfeld Foundation mourns the loss of the great Carol Channing. In memory, the Foundation has released a series of drawings made throughout her illustrious career. Check them out below.

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VIDEO: Hello, Carol! A Tribute to Carol Channing in Honor of Her 95th Birthday
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An incredible rock triple-header of STYX, BLUE OYSTER CULT and MARK FARNER will be playing the Morris Performing Arts Center on Friday, April 8 at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale now, so don't miss your chance to see these stars live and in concert!

Lorelei FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Lorelei have there been?
Lorelei has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1974 and Broadway which opened in 1974.

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