Comedians 1976 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: November 28, 1976
Closing: April 03, 1977

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Worcester To Enter New Worlds With Bill Murray And Friends
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2018


The spoken word and music come together in new and powerful ways when actor and comedian Bill Murray and award-winning cellist Jan Vogler team up to present Bill Murray, Jan Vogler and Friends: New Worlds, an evening of music, poetry and prose. This unique show will play at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts on Sunday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale to theatre members and go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 16 at 10 a.m.

Documentary The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling Debuts 3/26 and 3/27 on HBO
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 11, 2018


Documentary The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling Debuts 3/26 and 3/27 on HBO

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to Present Haydn's THE CREATION Through Modern-Day Lens
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2017


Opera and theater director Sam Helfrich joins Music Director Manfred Honeck, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh for the third in a series of collaborations bringing to life great musical masterpieces through a provocative and modern-day lens.

#HEARHERE 2018 Season Announced at AT&T Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2017


The nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center announced the 2018 season of its distinctive speakers series #hearhere. From poetry to performance and beyond with #hearhere you'll experience the radical imaginations, passion, humor and knowledge of iconic personalities who shape the way we experience our world and each other.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to Present Haydn's THE CREATION Through Modern-Day Lens
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2017


Opera and theater director Sam Helfrich joins Music Director Manfred Honeck, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh for the third in a series of collaborations bringing to life great musical masterpieces through a provocative and modern-day lens.

Tony Winner Kristin Chenoweth to Perform at the Paramount This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2017


No matter if she's a good witch on Broadway, a sassy press secretary on TV or a show-stopping singer on stage, Tony- and Emmy Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth is always absolutely mesmerizing.

Tony Winner Kristin Chenoweth to Perform at the Paramount This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2017


No matter if she's a good witch on Broadway, a sassy press secretary on TV or a show-stopping singer on stage, Tony- and Emmy Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth is always absolutely mesmerizing.

getTV Remembers Legendary Comedians Jerry Lewis And Dick Gregory With A Special Programming Bloc Of TV Appearances
by Rebecca Russo - Aug 30, 2017


getTV will honor the memories of legendary comedy stars Jerry Lewis, who died August 20 at age 91, and Dick Gregory, who died August 19 at age 84, with a special programming bloc of television appearances by Lewis, Gregory and other comic superstars on Sunday, September 3, beginning at 10PM ET/9 CT.  Lewis who rose to fame as singer/straight man Dean Martin's partner, then went onto write, produce and direct himself in a run of successful slapstick comedy films while raising money and awareness for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Gregory was a groundbreaking African-American standup comedian and satirist who became a leading figure in in the civil rights movement of the 1960s.

getTV to Celebrate Birthday of 'Queen of Comedy' Lucille Ball', 8/6
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 4, 2017


This August 6 will mark the 116th anniversary of the birth of TV's all-time “queen of comedy,” Lucille Ball, and getTV is celebrating with three back to back one hour series episodes featuring guest appearances by Lucy.

EDINBURGH 2017: BWW Q&A- Margarita Dreams
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 24, 2017


BWW speaks to writer Richard Sparks about bringing Margarita Dreams to the 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Johnny Mathis to Join Pittsburgh Symphony at Heinz Hall
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2017


Celebrating his 61st year in the music industry, legendary singer Johnny Mathis returns to Heinz Hall to perform with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra today, July 22 at 8 p.m.

Andres Franco, Francesco Lecce-Chong Promoted to Associate Conductors with Pittsburgh Symphony
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2017


Andres Franco and Francesco Lecce-Chong, who have served as assistant conductors with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra since September 2015, will be renewing their contracts and also be promoted to associate conductors.

Pittsburgh Symphony and Classical Mystery Tour to Bring the Beatles to Heinz Hall
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2017


Celebrate 50 years of the groundbreaking Beatles album, “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band,” with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Classical Mystery Tour today, July 21 at 8 p.m. at Heinz Hall.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Invites Public To Free Tour Send-Off Concert
by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2017


The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Manfred Honeck invite the public to a free concert at Heinz Hall on August 19 at 8 p.m. The program will include highlights from the tour repertoire. The Pittsburgh Symphony's newest disc from Reference Recordings, Shostakovich 5, will be available for the first time at this concert.

Common to Join Pittsburgh Symphony for A NIGHT OF SYMPHONIC HIP-HOP
by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2017


A Night of Symphonic Hip-Hop returns to Heinz Hall today, July 20, at 7:30 p.m. at Heinz Hall.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to Present Summer PNC Pops Weekend with THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2017


The PNC Pops make a summertime appearance as the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and guest conductor Lawrence Loh take Pittsburgh to worlds beyond imagination with 'The Music of John Williams' on July 14-16 at Heinz Hall.

Pittsburgh Symphony and Classical Mystery Tour to Bring the Beatles to Heinz Hall
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2017


Celebrate 50 years of the groundbreaking Beatles album, “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band,” with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Classical Mystery Tour on Friday, July 21 at 8 p.m. at Heinz Hall.

Johnny Mathis to Join Pittsburgh Symphony at Heinz Hall
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2017


Celebrating his 61st year in the music industry, legendary singer Johnny Mathis returns to Heinz Hall to perform with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, July 22 at 8 p.m.

Common to Join Pittsburgh Symphony for A NIGHT OF SYMPHONIC HIP-HOP
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2017


A Night of Symphonic Hip-Hop returns to Heinz Hall on Thursday, July 20, at 7:30 p.m. at Heinz Hall.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to Present Summer PNC Pops Weekend with THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2017


The PNC Pops make a summertime appearance as the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and guest conductor Lawrence Loh take Pittsburgh to worlds beyond imagination with 'The Music of John Williams' on July 14-16 at Heinz Hall.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to 'Join Hands' with the O'Jays
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2017


Icons of the 1970s R&B and soul sound, the O'Jays, join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for a summer concert that's sure to sizzle today, June 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Heinz Hall.

Pittsburgh Symphony to Close 2016-17 'Grand Classics' Season with Beethoven & Mahler
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2017


The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Manfred Honeck close the 2016-2017 BNY Mellon Grand Classics season in joyous style with Ludwig van Beethoven's beloved 'Pastoral' Symphony and Mahler's Seven Songs from Des Knaben Wunderhorn on June 23-25 at Heinz Hall.

Jane Lynch Joins Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for Night of Music and Laughs at Heinz Hall
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2017


TV star Jane Lynch brings her unique blend of comedy, music and storytelling to a one-night-only experience, "Jane Lynch Sings the Great American Songbook (plus one Guatemalan love song)," with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on Friday, July 7 at 8 p.m. at Heinz Hall.

Chloe Sevigny-Led DOWNTOWN RACE RIOT, Jerry Springer Opera Highlight The New Group's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2017


The New Group has announced four productions for its 2017-2018 Season.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to 'Join Hands' with the O'Jays
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2017


Icons of the 1970s R&B and soul sound, the O'Jays, join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for a summer concert that's sure to sizzle on Thursday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Heinz Hall.

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Comedians - 1976 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1977 Drama Desk Awards Best New Foreign Play Trevor Griffiths
1977 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Play Jonathan Pryce
1977 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design John Gunter
1977 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Play Mike Nichols
1977 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Ron Wallace
1977 Theatre World Awards Performance Jonathan Pryce
1977 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Mike Nichols
1977 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Jonathan Pryce

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