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Opened: November 9, 2000
Closing: December 10, 2000

A Class Act - 2000 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Edward Kleban was the Tony-winning lyricist for the Broadway classic, A CHORUS LINE. Upon his death in 1978, a trunkful of songs from never-produced musicals was found by his friends and A CLASS ACT was born. Featuring songs in the classic-Broadway style and characters from his life including his A CHORUS LINE writing partner, Marvin Hamlisch and the show's creator, Buffalo's own Michael Bennett, A CLASS ACT tells the story of a remarkable man and the ups and downs of his life and career in the theatre.

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A Class Act - 2000 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 4

Lupita Nyong'o Shares the Meaningful Message Behind Her Tony's Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2023


Academy Award-winner Lupita Nyong'o took to Instagram to explain the meaning behind the outfit she wore to the 76th Annual Tony Awards.

Exclusive Edward Albee Series Continues with MARRIAGE PLAY and FINDING THE SUN
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2023


The Black Box, Northern NJ's incubator for new and under produced works from world-class artists, is proud to announce that EDWARD ALBEE: FROM A TO ZOO will continue on Wednesday June 28th at 7:30PM with FINDING THE SUN (1987) and MARRIAGE PLAY (1987).

Interview: Theatre Life with Andrew Veyette
by Elliot Lanes - Jun 6, 2023


Today’s subject Andrew Veyette is currently living his theatre life as the longest running dancer with New York City Ballet. The company begins a two-program week-long engagement at Kennedy Center this evening that continues through June 11th in the Opera House.

Previews: PRESENTAZIONE DELLA NUOVA STAGIONE 2023/2024 DEL TEATRO BRANCACCIO
by Chiara Alivernini - Jun 5, 2023


Questa mattina è stato presentato in anteprima a giornalisti ed ospiti selezionati il nuovo cartellone del Teatro Brancaccio di Roma. A tenere le redini della conferenza stampa il direttore artistico, Alessandro Longobardi, ha illustrato, in compagnia di tanti ospiti, quella che sarà la stagione 2023/24.

Taylor Swift Sets Latin America 'Eras Tour' Dates; Sabrina Carpenter to Join
by Michael Major - Jun 2, 2023


Taylor Swift has added eight new dates to her 'Eras Tour' in Latin America. Joined by Sabrina Carpenter as the opening act, Swift will play August and November dates in Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil. Additional international dates will be announced soon. Find out how to get tickets now!

Boston Baroque Releases Live Concert Recording Of Chevalier De Saint-Georges' Violin Concerto In D
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2023


Boston Baroque is ecstatic to release a live concert recording of the Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 3, No. 1 by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The recording features GRAMMY-nominated concertmaster and soloist Christina Day Martinson in a stunning performance that The Boston Musical Intelligencer remarked, “Christina Day Martinson delivered the three-movement concerto in ideal style, near flawlessly.”

Free Staged Readings Of EDWARD ALBEE: FROM A TO ZOO To Be Presented At The Black Box
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2023


The Black Box, Northern NJ's incubator for new and under produced works from world-class artists, has announced a remarkable new offering starting next Wednesday May 24th.

VIDEO: Watch an All New Trailer For AIDA in the Netherlands
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2023


AIDA, the musical by Elton John and Tim Rice has been reworked and updated, and made its premiere in the Netherlands on 23 April 2023 in the AFAS Circustheater in Scheveningen. Check out the all new trailer here!

Counting Up the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2023 Nominees!
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2023


The 2023 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or seven!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 79 awards!

The Black Box to Present Exclusive Staged Reading Series of Edward Albee's Plays in May
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2023


The Black Box, in association with The Estate of Edward Albee, will present EDWARD ALBEE: FROM A TO ZOO, AN EXCLUSIVE STAGED READING SERIES OF EDWARD ALBEE'S PLAYS.  From the masterworks to the rarely and almost never seen - and including some hidden gems from the Albee canon - this curated monthly series will begin on Wednesday, May 24th at 7:30PM.

Review: ROMEO & JULIET at San Francisco Ballet Concludes the Season on a Gloriously Romantic High Note
by Jim Munson - Apr 28, 2023


What did our critic think of ROMEO & JULIET at San Francisco Ballet? BroadwayWorld reviews San Francisco Ballet's gloriously romantic 'Romeo & Juliet' running through April 30th.

Video: Watch Footage from Disney's AIDA in the Netherlands
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 23, 2023


Watch the Dutch cast of Disney's Aida perform 'My Strongest Suit' and 'The Dance of The Robe.'

Bucks Live! Presents Bucks Blues Explosion With Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, April 7
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2023


The ZLOCK Performing Arts Center and the Bucks County Blues Society presents on Friday, April 7th a unique evening of blues music with the national, the award-winning harmonica master, songwriter and vocalist Rick Estrin & The Nightcats.  Estrin's opening music act is local Mikey Junior and his band for the much-anticipated, annual blues concert starting at 7:30 p.m.

UK Dance Breakout Eliza Rose Follows #1 Hit 'B.O.T.A' with New Single 'Better Love'
by Michael Major - Feb 28, 2023


Produced by Mura Masa, this uplifting and giddy garage single premiered this morning by Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 and is featured on New Music Daily on Apple Music. The track lands just in time for spring – a sunshine bubbler to drive to with the roof down, Eliza Rose gives listeners a pure unadulterated reason to bounce and bop.

Registration Now Open for Ballet Hispánico School Of Dance Spring Adult Class Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2023


Registration is now open for Ballet Hispánico's Spring Adult Classes in the School of Dance.

Interview: Jordan Fisher on Bringing SWEENEY TODD to a 'New Generation'
by Michael Major - Feb 12, 2023


Broadway fans are just weeks away from attending the tale of Sweeney Todd once again, and Jordan Fisher is feeling the anticipation. BroadwayWorld caught up with Fisher to discuss what new and old fans of Sweeney Todd can expect from the production, being inspired by Stephen Sondheim, what rehearsals have been like, and more.

Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2023


The full cast and creative team has been announced for the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK. Plus, check out a new trailer of the cast in action!

Boston Baroque Closes 50th Season with March Concert and April Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2023


Boston Baroque concludes its 50th season with two programs in March and April. First, Boston Baroque presents two works by Mozart—his “Jupiter” Symphony No. 41 and the Sinfonia concertante featuring soloists Christina Day Martinson, violin, and Jason Fisher, viola. Finally, the season comes to a close with a new production of Gluck's opera Iphigénie en Tauride starring Wendy Bryn Harmer, William Burden, and Jesse Blumberg.

Bush/Marshall/Meyer/Meyer To Take The WYO Stage For One Night Only
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2022


American music masters Sam Bush, Mike Marshall, and Edgar Meyer join with George Meyer for a special collaboration unlike anything you've seen at the WYO on Saturday January 28 at 7pm.

Ballet Hispánico School Of Dance to Present Winter Adult Class Series in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2022


Ballet Hispánico has announced that registration is now open for Winter Adult Classes in the School of Dance.

PICTURES FROM HOME Box Office to Open Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2022


Celebrate the laughter and joy of the holidays with a special box office opening of Pictures From Home beginning Monday, December 19 at Studio 54 on Broadway, coinciding with the beginning of Hanukkah.     

Review: NUTCRACKER at San Francisco Ballet Delivers a Flurry of Holiday Cheer
by Jim Munson - Dec 12, 2022


What did our critic think of NUTCRACKER at San Francisco Ballet? BroadwayWorld reviews San Francisco Ballet's wondrous production of the classic Tchaikovsky holiday balletr.

Carbonell Awards Announces Expanded Team Of Judges For 2022-2023 Theater Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2022


Gary Schweikhart, president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida's most highly coveted recognition of theatrical and performance excellence, has announced the nonprofit organization's expanded team of judges for the 2022-2023 theater season, including seven new judges.

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan Presents BROADWAY'S BEST FOR PARKINSON'S
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2022


The winter holidays are a time when we celebrate light and illuminate the darkness. Anxiety, depression, and isolation can be heightened by Parkinson's.

Boston Baroque Publishes Editions, Cadenzas, & Ornaments By Martin Pearlman
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2022


Boston Baroque will add to its Resource Library five performing and critical editions, as well as cadenzas and ornamentation for various works, all created by Founding Music Director Martin Pearlman. These additions to the Resource Library represent a significant contribution to the early music field.

A Class Act FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of A Class Act have there been?
A Class Act has had 5 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2000, Off-Broadway which opened in 2000, Broadway which opened in 2001, Broadway which opened in 2001 and London which opened in 2004.

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