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Opened: November 24, 1974
Closing: May 18, 1975

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The New York Pops To Honor Clive Davis At 41st Birthday Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024


The New York Pops will honor Clive Davis at their 41st Birthday Gala, 'The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Tribute to the Legendary Clive Davis,' at Carnegie Hall on April 29, 2024.

TOSOS Announces 50th Anniversary Season PRIDE HOUSE Premiering January 18
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2023


New York City's oldest and longest producing LGBTQIA+ theater company TOSOS (Artistic Director Mark Finley) has announced the launch of their 50th Anniversary Season, including two full productions, an expansive reading series, annual gala, and several impactful events activated to celebrate the community.

Talking Band to Present 50th Anniversary Season With Three Premieres, 600 Highwaymen & Anne Bogart
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2023


Talking Band will celebrate its 50th anniversary season with three premieres and collaborations with 600 Highwaymen and Anne Bogart.

HOLIDAY TALES - A SEASON OF MIRACLES Comes to the Arthur F. Couch Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2023


Pushcart Players, New Jersey's Emmy-nominated and award-winning touring theater for young audiences presents 'Holiday Tales - A Season of Miracles' at the Arthur F. Couch Performing Arts Center in Secaucus, NJ on Saturday December 16th at 1:00PM.

Broadway Producer, Luigi Caiola Passes Away at 64
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2023


Broadway producer Luigi Caiola passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. He was 64 years old.

The Thalians Honors Actor & Humanitarian Gary Sinise with The 2023 Mr. Wonderful Award At Annual Winter Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2023


The Thalians will host their annual star studded Winter Gala, with proceeds benefitting the charity.  The 2023 gala will honor actor and humanitarian, Gary Sinise, with their highest honor, the Mr. Wonderful Award, for his efforts on behalf of our service men and women through the Gary Sinise Foundation. 

New Biographic Play Celebrates the Life of Dr Feelgood Co-Founder Wilko Johnson
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2023


Bringing to life the true story, words and music of Wilko Johnson, the world premiere of a new biographic play by Jonathan Maitland (The Interview, An Audience With Jimmy Saville) is a tribute to a man who left an indelible mark on the music scene.

Photos & Video: See New Images & Trailer for MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY - Now Extended to June 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2023


Explore new images and watch the exciting trailer for MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY. Get a glimpse of this immersive musical dining experience that will transport you to the Greek island of Skopelos.

Review: 'If You're Blue and You Don't Know Where To Go To Why Don't You Go' to CMPAC's YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
by Nicholas Pontolillo - Oct 29, 2023


What did our critic think of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at CMPAC?

A Celebration Of The Life Of Jennifer Muller to Take Place at The Joyce Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2023


Join in for a memorial celebration honoring the life and legacy of Jennifer Muller, featuring remembrances, live performances, and historical footage. Admission is free with RSVP.

MidAmerica Productions to Celebrate Special 40th Anniversary Concert With Over 500 Musicians
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2023


Join MidAmerica Productions on January 7, 2024 at Carnegie Hall for a special 40th anniversary concert featuring over 500 musicians. Maestro Tiboris and John Rutter will lead an epic performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and Rutter's Magnificat. Don't miss this unforgettable celebration of four decades of making life-changing music.

Oratorio Society Of New York to Open 150th Anniversary And 2023-24 Season With Bach's Magnificat And Mozart's Requiem
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2023


The Oratorio Society of New York, led by Music Director Kent Tritle, will kick off its its 150th Anniversary and 2023-2024 season on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 7:00pm with Bach's Magnificat and Mozart's Requiem.

Find Out What Halloween Horror Is Coming to Peacock This October
by Michael Major - Sep 18, 2023


No tricks, just treats. With over 500 titles to explore, Peacock has something to get everyone in the Halloween spirit. Please see below for new and recently added titles as well as a scary line-up of seasonal content. Check out what TV episodes, movies, documentaries, specials and more you can stream on Peacock this October!

LETTERKENNY PRESENTS Features A Night Of Stand-Up With Actors & Writers From Hit TV Show 
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2023


LETTERKENNY PRESENTS a night of stand-up comedy featuring four comedians from the popular award-winning Crave and Hulu Original series Letterkenny.

Broadway Buying Guide: August 28, 2023
by Team BWW - Aug 28, 2023


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, August 28, 2023.

Lyric Stage Boston to Kick Off 2023/24 Season with Stephen Sondheim's ASSASSINS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 23, 2023


Get ready for a thrilling start to Lyric Stage Boston's 2023/24 season with Stephen Sondheim's Assassins. Don't miss this limited run of the captivating musical. Experience the powerful production at Lyric Stage Boston and immerse yourself in the world of Assassins.

Feminist Fringe Show Inspired By Roe V. Wade to Open in September
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 6, 2023


The Pecking Order is a live performance event born out of grief and disbelief after the 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The piece is inspired by the wife and daughters of the supreme court judge who penned the original opinion, Justice Harry Blackmun. 

Ensemble Cast Revealed For THE WIZ Ahead of National Tour and Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2023


The complete ensemble cast has been announced for the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz! The casting comes in advance of the musical's national tour, which kicks off this fall before returning to Broadway in the Spring of 2024.

Antony Costa Joins the Cast of MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY This Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2023


MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY has announced the new cast arriving at Nikos Taverna on the Greek island of Skopelos, including British pop star Antony Costa who will play the role of Nikos.

Broadway Buying Guide: July 31, 2023
by Team BWW - Jul 31, 2023


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, July 31, 2023.

After Tremendous Success in Rio International Megahit MAMMA MIA! Opens in Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - Jul 18, 2023


Mamma Mia! is a jukebox musical based on songs recorded by Swedish group ABBA. The heroine of the show is Donna, who keeps a tavern on a small Greek island and plans to marry Sophie, her daughter. Trying to figure out who her father is, Sophie invites the three most likely candidates to the wedding, setting the scene for farcical complications.

Review: LAST SUMMER AT BLUEFISH COVE at Fountain Theatre
by Harker Jones - Jul 11, 2023


Unlike most stories told about the LGBT community in the ’70s and ’80s, this isn’t about homophobia, about the terror of coming out to loved ones, or about self-destruction or self-hatred. Chambers creates normalcy of life for her characters, and that makes them relatable to everyone. We know these women. We ARE these women.

MAY DECEMBER to Open 61st New York Film Festival
by Michael Major - Jul 11, 2023


In May December, Elizabeth (Natalie Portman), a popular television star, has arrived in a tight-knit island community in Savannah. Here, she will be doing intimate research for a new part, ingratiating herself into the lives of Gracie (Julianne Moore), whom she’ll be playing on-screen, and her much younger husband, Joe (Charles Melton).

Cheap Trick Announces Fall Tour Dates
by Michael Major - Jul 11, 2023


 Cheap Trick have announced fall tour dates that will begin October 2 at Springfield, MO’s Gillioz Theatre and then make stops across the country through the month. Cheap Trick is currently poised for a busy summer schedule that includes North American headline shows, festivals, benefits, and a tour as special guest to Rod Stewart.

Eli Paperboy Reed To Release 'Hits and Misses: The Singles'
by Michael Major - Jun 28, 2023


Featuring songs that were previously only available as 45 rpm singles at the merch table during Reed’s international tours, this 11-track remastered collection features vividly reimagined covers spanning every genre as well as a trio of originals not on any album. 

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The Island - 1974 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1975 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Play John Kani
1975 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Play Winston Ntshona
1975 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Play Athol Fugard
1975 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding New Foreign Play Athol Fugard
1975 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Play Athol Fugard
1975 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Athol Fugard
1975 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play John Kani
1975 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Winston Ntshona
1975 Tony Awards Best Play Athol Fugard
1975 Tony Awards Best Play John Kani
1975 Tony Awards Best Play Winston Ntshona

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