Dracula Revival 1977 - Articles Page 7

Opened: October 20, 1977
Closing: January 06, 1980

Dracula - 1977 - Broadway History , Info & More

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Professor Van Helsing and his brave comrades must hunt down and destroy the profoundly evil Count Dracula. But the Count is exceedingly resourceful, employing superhuman strength, psychic powers, and shape-changing to confound and frustrate his antagonists. Culminating in a wild and shocking confrontation between the King of Vampires and those who would rid the world of him, this adaptation is an action-packed, blood-soaked retelling of Bram Stoker's classic tale of horror.

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La Jolla Announces Cast, Creative Team for LIMELIGHT
by Nicolas Coburn - Aug 5, 2010


La Jolla Playhouse announces the cast of its world-premiere musical Limelight: The Story of Charlie Chaplin, music and lyrics by Christopher Curtis, book by Christopher Curtis and Thomas Meehan and directed by Michael Unger, running September 7 - October 17, 2010 (media night: Sunday, September 19 at 7:00 pm) in the Mandell Weiss Theatre.

Director/Actor Andréas Voutsinas Passes Away At 79
by Charlie Piane - Jun 11, 2010


Director/Actor Andréas Voutsinas, best known to audiences for his role as Carmen Ghia in the 1968 Mel Brooks comedy 'The Producers,' has passed away at 79. Voutsinas died in Athens on Tuesday.

Swenson & Sheldon Lead Pre-Broadway PRISCILLA in Toronto; Opens Oct. 26
by BWW - May 17, 2010


Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon and Tony Award® nominee Will Swenson (Hair) will lead the cast of the pre-Broadway North American company of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL, written by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott and directed by Simon Phillips.

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Ends Run at Boston Opera House, 5/2
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2010


The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash The Producers, will end its limited engagement on May 2.

Centre Culturel Irlandais Announces Summer Events, 4/28-7/10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2010


Celebre depuis toujours pour ses qualites litteraires, le theatre irlandais est entre en ce debut du 21eme siecle dans une phase nouvelle et passionnante. Au cours de ce programme d'ete, nous sommes heureux de presenter a Paris quatre pieces donnees lors du festival Under the Radar de New York en janvier dernier. Chacune d'elles a son caractere particulier et chacune est superbe. Ainsi que nous l'avons fait durant le festival Friel, les entrees seront gratuites afin de vous encourager a venir nombreux et a nous faire part de vos reactions. Cependant, nous vous demandons instamment d'annuler les reservations que vous ne pourrez pas honorer. Notre programme comporte aussi de l'excellente musique, du cinema, de l'art visuel et de la litterature, a partir de maintenant et jusqu'a la treve de l'ete. Nous esperons que vous apprecierez et prendrez plaisir a tous ces evenements.

TCM Film Festival & Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to Honor Mel Brooks in April
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2010


Legendary funnyman Mel Brooks is set to be a featured guest at the TCM Classic Film Festival in April. As part of the festivities, TCM will partner with the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce as they honor Brooks with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which marks its 50th anniversary this year. Brooks will also introduce a festival screening of his first feature film, The Producers (1968), which earned Brooks an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.

Centre Culturel Irlandais Announces Summer Events, 4/28-7/10
by Caroline Cole - Apr 20, 2010


Celebre depuis toujours pour ses qualites litteraires, le theatre irlandais est entre en ce debut du 21eme siecle dans une phase nouvelle et passionnante. Au cours de ce programme d'ete, nous sommes heureux de presenter a Paris quatre pieces donnees lors du festival Under the Radar de New York en janvier dernier. Chacune d'elles a son caractere particulier et chacune est superbe. Ainsi que nous l'avons fait durant le festival Friel, les entrees seront gratuites afin de vous encourager a venir nombreux et a nous faire part de vos reactions. Cependant, nous vous demandons instamment d'annuler les reservations que vous ne pourrez pas honorer. Notre programme comporte aussi de l'excellente musique, du cinema, de l'art visuel et de la litterature, a partir de maintenant et jusqu'a la treve de l'ete. Nous esperons que vous apprecierez et prendrez plaisir a tous ces evenements.

Mel Brooks Dishes On YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, His Creative Process, and More
by Samantha Jacobsen - Apr 19, 2010


The Boston Globe recently talked to Tony Award-winner Mel Brooks about directing, his legendary career and his unique creatives process. Brooks' musical YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN is set to play at the Boston Opera House beginning this Tuesday for a two-week engagement.

Mel Brooks Working on BLAZING SADDLES Musical; Two Songs Done
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2010


A report in The Canadian Press says that comedian Mel Brooks is working on a musical adaptation of his 1974 film 'Blazing Saddles'. Brooks says he has written two songs for the show and is currently working on a third.

TCM Film Festival & Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to Honor Mel Brooks in April
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 2, 2010


Legendary funnyman Mel Brooks is set to be a featured guest at the TCM Classic Film Festival in April. As part of the festivities, TCM will partner with the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce as they honor Brooks with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which marks its 50th anniversary this year. Brooks will also introduce a festival screening of his first feature film, The Producers (1968), which earned Brooks an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.

Tickets to YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Boston Opera House Go On Sale 2/28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2010


The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash The Producers, comes to Boston for a limited two-week engagement at the Boston Opera House April 20 - May 2.

RIALTO CHATTER: DRACULA Back to NY w/ Javier Bardem or F. Murray Abraham?
by Robert Diamond - Feb 12, 2010


Michael Riedel of the New York Post is reporting today that there's not one, but two attempts to bring Dracula, which was last seen on Broadway in 1977 back to New York City.

STAGE TUBE: President Obama Talks About Mel Brooks' Kennedy Center Honor
by Robert Diamond - Dec 7, 2009


The Kennedy Center Honors medallions were presented on Saturday, December 5. The Honors Gala was recorded for broadcast on the CBS Network for the 32nd consecutive year as a two-hour primetime special on Tuesday, December 29 at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT).

Photo Flash: New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Debut A New Production of RUDDIGORE Inspired by Edward Gorey Illustrations
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 29, 2009


The singular images of master illustrator Edward Gorey will inspire the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players' City Center season this January as they mount a new production of the rarely produced G&S classic Ruddigore, a supernatural opera with a Harry Potterish plot, to be performed in rotation with the big three all-time G&S favorites: The Pirates of Penzance, H.M.S. Pinafore and The Mikado.

DRACULA Flies To The NY Stage At The Little Shubert Theatre, Paul Alexander Set To Direct
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 30, 2009


Count Dracula, the world's most famous vampire, returns to the New York stage this winter when The Artists Theatre Group, Inc. will present DRACULA by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston, based on the eponymous novel by Bram Stoker.

Hensley And Oscar To Join Bart In 'YOUNG FRANK' Tour, Begins In Providence 9/29
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2009


Broadway In Chicago is excited to announce Tony Award winners Roger Bart and Shuler Hensley will reprise the roles of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein and The Monster in the first national tour of The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein. The Chicago engagement will play the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited six week engagement November 3 - December 13, 2009.

Kennedy Center Announces Schedule For 8th Annual Page-To-Stage Festival, Runs 9/5-9/7
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2009


On Saturday, September 5, 2009 through Monday, September 7, 2009, the Kennedy Center hosts its eighth annual Page-to-Stage New Play Festival, featuring more than 30 theaters from the D.C. metropolitan area, all with a mission to produce and support new work. The three-day, Center-wide event offers a series of free readings and open rehearsals of plays and musicals being developed by local, regional, and national playwrights, librettists, and composers.

Kennedy Center Announces Schedule For 8th Annual Page-To-Stage Festival, Runs 9/5-9/7
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2009


On Saturday, September 5, 2009 through Monday, September 7, 2009, the Kennedy Center hosts its eighth annual Page-to-Stage New Play Festival, featuring more than 30 theaters from the D.C. metropolitan area, all with a mission to produce and support new work. The three-day, Center-wide event offers a series of free readings and open rehearsals of plays and musicals being developed by local, regional, and national playwrights, librettists, and composers.

Kennedy Center Announces Schedule For 8th Annual Page-To-Stage Festival, Runs 9/5-9/7
by Charlie Piane - Aug 12, 2009


On Saturday, September 5, 2009 through Monday, September 7, 2009, the Kennedy Center hosts its eighth annual Page-to-Stage New Play Festival, featuring more than 30 theaters from the D.C. metropolitan area, all with a mission to produce and support new work. The three-day, Center-wide event offers a series of free readings and open rehearsals of plays and musicals being developed by local, regional, and national playwrights, librettists, and composers.

Hensley And Oscar To Join Bart In 'YOUNG FRANK' Tour, Begins In Providence 9/29
by Charlie Piane - Jul 30, 2009


Broadway In Chicago is excited to announce Tony Award winners Roger Bart and Shuler Hensley will reprise the roles of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein and The Monster in the first national tour of The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein. The Chicago engagement will play the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited six week engagement November 3 - December 13, 2009.

Alan Cumming Made An OBE, Jonathan Pryce Named CBE In Queen's Birthday Honours
by Charlie Piane - Jun 13, 2009


Tony award-winning performer Alan Cumming has been named an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) as part of the Queen's Birthday Honour List. Other comandees include Tony award winner Jonathan Pryce, who was named a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) and veteran Film and television actor Christopher Lee, who received a knighthood.

Minnelli, Holliday, Grey & More Sing 'NEW YORK MOMENTS' with NY Philharmonic 4/20
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2009


Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch will lead the New York Philharmonic in New York Moments, a concert featuring iconic musical moments from Broadway and film, with stars from the stage and screen (in alphabetical order): Ashley Brown, who originated the title role in Mary Poppins on Broadway; Maria Friedman, who played Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd and Marian in The Woman in White in London; Joel Grey, whose numerous starring roles have included the famous M.C. in Cabaret, on Broadway and in the film; Jennifer Holliday, one of the original Dreamgirls; Liza Minnelli, last seen on Broadway in Liza's at The Palace; Kelli O'Hara and Paulo Szot, stars of the current Lincoln Center Theater production of South Pacific; and 15-year-old up-and-coming singer, Nikki Yanofsky. The concert will take place Monday, April 20, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. All except Mr. Hamlisch and Ms. O'Hara are making their New York Philharmonic debuts.

Tickets Now On Sale for Minnelli, Holliday, Grey & More Sing 'NEW YORK MOMENTS' with NY Philharmonic 4/20
by Robert Diamond - Feb 10, 2009


Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch will lead the New York Philharmonic in New York Moments, a concert featuring iconic musical moments from Broadway and film, with stars from the stage and screen (in alphabetical order): Ashley Brown, who originated the title role in Mary Poppins on Broadway; Maria Friedman, who played Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd and Marian in The Woman in White in London; Joel Grey, whose numerous starring roles have included the famous M.C. in Cabaret, on Broadway and in the film; Jennifer Holliday, one of the original Dreamgirls; Liza Minnelli, last seen on Broadway in Liza's at The Palace; Kelli O'Hara and Paulo Szot, stars of the current Lincoln Center Theater production of South Pacific; and 15-year-old up-and-coming singer, Nikki Yanofsky. The concert will take place Monday, April 20, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. All except Mr. Hamlisch and Ms. O'Hara are making their New York Philharmonic debuts.

Rubicon Presents 'WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?' 1/31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2009


Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 'Brave New World' Season with Edward Albee's most intoxicated and haunting play, WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? The play will begin previews Thursday, January 29, open on Saturday, January 31 at 7pm and run through Sunday, February 22, 2009 at the Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main Street in Ventura.

Minnelli, Holliday, Grey & More Sing 'NEW YORK MOMENTS' with NY Philharmonic 4/20
by Eddie Varley - Jan 28, 2009


Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch will lead the New York Philharmonic in New York Moments, a concert featuring iconic musical moments from Broadway and film, with stars from the stage and screen (in alphabetical order): Ashley Brown, who originated the title role in Mary Poppins on Broadway; Maria Friedman, who played Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd and Marian in The Woman in White in London; Joel Grey, whose numerous starring roles have included the famous M.C. in Cabaret, on Broadway and in the film; Jennifer Holliday, one of the original Dreamgirls; Liza Minnelli, last seen on Broadway in Liza's at The Palace; Kelli O'Hara and Paulo Szot, stars of the current Lincoln Center Theater production of South Pacific; and 15-year-old up-and-coming singer, Nikki Yanofsky. The concert will take place Monday, April 20, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. All except Mr. Hamlisch and Ms. O'Hara are making their New York Philharmonic debuts.

Dracula FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Dracula have there been?
Dracula has had 4 productions including Broadway which opened in 1927, Broadway which opened in 1931, Broadway which opened in 1977 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2011.
What Tony Awards has Dracula been nominated for?
Best Costume Design for Edward Gorey, Best Direction of a Play for Dennis Rosa, Best Scenic Design for Edward Gorey, Most Innovative Production of a Revival for Jujamcyn Theaters, Most Innovative Production of a Revival for Elizabeth Ireland McCann, Most Innovative Production of a Revival for John WulpMost Innovative Production of a Revival for Victor Lurie and Most Innovative Production of a Revival for Max Weitzenhoffer.
What Tony Awards has Dracula won?
Best Costume Design for Edward Gorey Best Direction of a Play for Dennis Rosa Best Scenic Design for Edward Gorey Most Innovative Production of a Revival for Jujamcyn Theaters Most Innovative Production of a Revival for Elizabeth Ireland McCann, Most Innovative Production of a Revival for John Wulp, Most Innovative Production of a Revival for Victor Lurie, Most Innovative Production of a Revival for Max Weitzenhoffer, .
What awards has Dracula been nominated for?
Dracula has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Peter Bennett, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Roger Morgan, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Edward Gorey, Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Edward Gorey, and Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Lynn Pecktal.
What awards has Dracula won?
Dracula has won several awards, including Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Peter Bennett, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Roger Morgan, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Edward Gorey, Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Edward Gorey, and Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Lynn Pecktal.

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