Black and Blue 1989 - Articles Page 15

Opened: January 26, 1989
Closing: January 20, 1991

Black and Blue - 1989 - Broadway History , Info & More

Minskoff Theatre (Broadway)
200 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

In ' black and blue ' takes Introdans Ensemble for Youth the audience in the imaginative world of Alwin Nikolaïs. The famous American artist made not only works, but also designed light, sound, decor and costumes.



Thanks to Intro dance, that the exclusive right acquired to work some of his magic to dance in Netherlands, we are introduced to his masterpiece ' Crucible '. Also ' Tensile Involvement ' takes a special place amongst the many other works of Nikolaïs success. In this almost sixty years old choreography excel the dancers in a tangle of elastics. The funny ' Blue Journey ' by David Maddy and the beautiful ' Short Circuit ' of Jérôme Meyer interwoven dance on exciting way with movie images.



' This performance should be seen by anyone who is open to pure theater magic. Regardless of the age ' (de Gelderlander)

Black and Blue - 1989 - Broadway Cast

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The Colony Theater Presents TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2011


The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the fourth production of its 37th season of shows - the Los Angeles Premiere of TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT, written by Graham Greene, adapted for the stage by Giles Havergal, and directed by David Dean Bottrell.

Marcus Center Continues New Series with Savion Glover's BARE SOUNDZ 11/8
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2011


The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts continues its new Marcus Center Presents series this fall with Savion Glover's BARE SOUNDZ on Tuesday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Uihlein Hall.

Marcus Center Continues New Series with Savion Glover's BARE SOUNDZ; Tickets On Sale 10/2
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2011


The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts continues its new Marcus Center Presents series this fall with Savion Glover's BARE SOUNDZ on Tuesday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Uihlein Hall. With BARE SOUNDZ, Glover strips the art of tap down to rhythmic essentials. Tickets go on sale on Sunday, October 2nd at 12:00 p.m. at the Marcus Center Box Office.

The Colony Theater Presents TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 7, 2011


The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the fourth production of its 37th season of shows - the Los Angeles Premiere of TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT, written by Graham Greene, adapted for the stage by Giles Havergal, and directed by David Dean Bottrell.

Rosanne Cash Asks Twitter Followers to Request Songs From Live Zone C
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2011


An active Twitter user, Rosanne Cash has enlisted her followers to vote for the songs to be featured on her upcoming radio concert, 'Live From Zone C' (as she refers to her home).

NAMT Festival of New Musicals Begins With Butler, Shindle & More
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2011


The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announced today initial casting for the eight new musicals selected to be part of the 23rd Annual Festival of New Musicals on Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

NAMT Announces Selections for 23rd Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2011


The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announced today the eight musicals selected to be part of the 23rd Annual Festival of New Musicals on Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

Megan Lawrence, Ryan Duncan Join Festival of New Musicals, 10/27-28
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 26, 2011


The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announced today complete casting for the eight new musicals selected to be part of the 23rd Annual Festival of New Musicals on Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

Rosanne Cash Asks Twitter Followers to Request Songs From Live Zone C
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 20, 2011


An active Twitter user, Rosanne Cash has enlisted her followers to vote for the songs to be featured on her upcoming radio concert, 'Live From Zone C' (as she refers to her home).

The Colony Theater Presents TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 12, 2011


The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the fourth production of its 37th season of shows - the Los Angeles Premiere of TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT, written by Graham Greene, adapted for the stage by Giles Havergal, and directed by David Dean Bottrell.

NAMT Festival of New Musicals Casting Announced: Kerry Butler, Kate Shindle, Rebecca Naomi Jones & More!
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 30, 2011


The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announced today initial casting for the eight new musicals selected to be part of the 23rd Annual Festival of New Musicals on Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

Marcus Center Continues New Series with Savion Glover's BARE SOUNDZ 11/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2011


The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts continues its new Marcus Center Presents series this fall with Savion Glover's BARE SOUNDZ on Tuesday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Uihlein Hall.

Signature Theatre Presents A SECOND CHANCE 11/15-12/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2011


In a special limited engagement, Signature Theatre presents the world premiere musical A Second Chance, featuring a book, music, and lyrics by Ted Shen. Directed by Jonathan Butterell (Signature's Giant), A Second Chance fuses jazz and musical theater stylings, with musical direction by Zak Sandler.

Marcus Center Continues New Series with Savion Glover's BARE SOUNDZ; Tickets On Sale 10/2
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 28, 2011


The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts continues its new Marcus Center Presents series this fall with Savion Glover's BARE SOUNDZ on Tuesday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Uihlein Hall. With BARE SOUNDZ, Glover strips the art of tap down to rhythmic essentials. Tickets go on sale on Sunday, October 2nd at 12:00 p.m. at the Marcus Center Box Office.

Marin Ireland & More Set For Playwrights Horizons MAPLE AND VINE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 28, 2011


Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) announces complete casting for the New York premiere of MAPLE AND VINE, a new play by Jordan Harrison (Doris to Darlene at Playwrights Horizons, Amazons and Their Men, Kid-Simple).

Signature Theatre Presents SWEET TEA 9/13-10/9
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2011


In a special limited engagement, Signature Theatre is presenting the Washington D.C. premiere of E. Patrick Johnson's one-man show, Sweet Tea: Black Gay Men of the South.

Signature Theatre Presents SWEET TEA 9/13-10/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 17, 2011


In a special limited engagement, Signature Theatre is presenting the Washington D.C. premiere of E. Patrick Johnson's one-man show, Sweet Tea: Black Gay Men of the South.

Playwrights Horizons Holds STORIES ON 5 STORIES Fundraiser, 10/17
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 16, 2011


Acclaimed theater company Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced it will once again present its popular, annual benefit evening STORIES ON 5 STORIES. This year's event, set for Monday evening, October 17, will feature new works by seven of the theater's alumni writers: Tanya Barfield (Blue Door at PH), Bathsheba Doran (Kin at PH), Obie Award winner Daniel Goldfarb (The Retributionists at PH), Eric Overmyer (The Heliotrope Bouquet... at PH), Jonathan Marc Sherman (Sophistry at PH), Jeanine Tesori (Violet at PH) and Alfred Uhry (Driving Miss Daisy at PH). Each play will be performed in a different, unconventional space throughout all five stories of Playwrights Horizons' home at 416 West 42nd Street, and the entire evening will benefit the company's developmental programs and productions.

Cabaret Season Kicks Off at Signature Theatre 8/16
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2011


The Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre opens its 2011-12 cabaret series on Tuesday, August 16th with 'The Marcy and Zina Show' starring Helen Hayes Award nominees Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich.

Cabaret Season Kicks Off at Signature Theatre 8/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 12, 2011


The Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre opens its 2011-12 cabaret series on Tuesday, August 16th with 'The Marcy and Zina Show' starring Helen Hayes Award nominees Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich.

NAMT Announces Selections for 23rd Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 20, 2011


The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announced today the eight musicals selected to be part of the 23rd Annual Festival of New Musicals on Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

Harris Theater Presents 2011-2012 Season, Begins With HEAR THE MUSIC
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 5, 2011


The Harris Theater for Music and Dance today announced its full Harris Theater Presents 2011-2012 season, offering Chicago audiences a ground-breaking collection of innovative, culturally diverse programming by the world's finest musicians and dance companies, as well as Harris' signature collaborations with Chicago's leading dance and music institutions.

Joe's Pub Hosts CMA Songwriter Series feat Easton Corbin & Clay Walker
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 25, 2011


Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Rrazz Room Announces Upcoming Shows and Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 23, 2011


Seating is host escorted and assigned on a first come first serve basis. The Rrazz Room is a two-drink minimum venue All-ages venue

RUINED Ends PTC's 35th Season, Previews 5/20
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2011


Philadelphia Theatre Company concludes its 35th Anniversary Mainstage Season with the Philadelphia premiere of Ruined by Lynn Nottage, running May 20 through June 12, 2011 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets).

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Black and Blue - 1989 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1989 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Neil Peter Jampolis
1989 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Jane Reisman
1989 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Black and Blue
1989 Tony Awards Best Choreography Cholly Atkins
1989 Tony Awards Best Choreography Henry LeTang
1989 Tony Awards Best Choreography Frankie Manning
1989 Tony Awards Best Choreography Fayard Nicholas
1989 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Claudio Segovio
1989 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Hector Orezzoli
1989 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Claudio Segovia
1989 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Hector Orezzoli
1989 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Neil Peter Jampolis
1989 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Jane Reisman
1989 Tony Awards Best Musical Mel Howard
1989 Tony Awards Best Musical Donald K. Donald
1989 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Bunny Briggs
1989 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Savion Glover
1989 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Ruth Brown
1989 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Linda Hopkins

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