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Opened: November 2, 1980
Closing: January 03, 1981

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New York Women In Film & Television Reveals 2023 Women's Film Preservation Fund Grantees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2023


New York Women in Film & Television announces 2023 Women's Film Preservation Fund grantees.

MOMIX: ALICE is Coming to Popejoy Hall in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2023


MOMIX: ALICE brings a unique and mesmerizing dance performance to Popejoy Hall. Don't miss this visually stunning show.

Barbra Streisand to Receive the SAG Lifetime Achievement Award
by Michael Major - Dec 14, 2023


Barbra Streisand will be honored with the SAG Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment in 2024. The SAG Life Achievement Award will join Streisand's numerous accolades, including being an EGOT winner. Recent honorees include Sally Field, Helen Mirren, Carol Burnett, Morgan Freeman, Lily Tomlin, and more.

Theatre Director Michael Blakemore Dies at 95
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2023


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that theatre director Michael Blakemore has died at age 95. Read his obituary here.

MoMA Announces TO SAVE AND PROJECT: The 20th MoMA International Festival Of Film Preservation
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2023


The Museum of Modern Art announces To Save and Project: The 20th MoMA International Festival of Film Preservation, which will screen from January 11 to February 4, 2024.

Kentwood Players to Hold Auditions For STEEL MAGNOLIAS in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2023


Kentwood Players is holding auditions for 'STEEL MAGNOLIAS' on January 20 & 21, 2024 at the Westchester Playhouse. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this iconic play by Robert Harling.

BAM Sets 2024 Winter/Spring Season Featuring New Rock Opera From Taylor Mac & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2023


BAM ushers in 2024 by presenting a season that honors the power of artistic community. See program details and learn how to purchase tickets!

Social Distortion Announce Co-Headline Tour With Bad Religion
by Michael Major - Dec 12, 2023


Social Distortion and Bad Religion have announced a co-headline tour. With additional support from The Lovebombs, the two iconic bands will join forces to bring their signature sounds and beloved catalogs to stages across the continent, showcasing their enduring legacy and influence on the punk rock movement.  

Queer New York International Arts Festival Returns at NYU Skirball in February
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2023


NYU Skirball presents the Queer New York International Arts Festival, featuring works from a diverse group of international artists, running February 7-17, 2024, at NYU Skirball. 

ImprovBoston: Forty-Year-Old Cambridge Comedy Theater to End Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2023


After more than 40 years, thousands of shows, tens of thousands of students, and hosting and training some of the best comic voices in Boston -  the organization announced today it can no longer operationally sustain going forward.

Review: 8 STEPS TO HEAVEN Gets Funky At Vincent Victoria Presents
by Brett Cullum - Dec 11, 2023


Yet in the end, EIGHT NOTES TO HEAVEN is just a joyous ride. I love the idea of Prince and Rick James battling it out over who had more funk and who had more soul. In truth, they were both icons who did revolutionary things

THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER Comes to State Theatre New Jersey
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2023


State Theatre New Jersey presents The Hip Hop Nutcracker on Friday, December 29 at 8pm. The Hip Hop Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky's 130-year-old ballet reimagined as a holiday dance spectacle, will travel to STNJ this holiday season while celebrating the show's 10th season.

Broadway Actress And America's First Black Soap Opera Star Ellen Holly Has Died
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2023


Ellen Holly, the first Black person to have a lead role in daytime television, has passed away at 92. She was a theater actress, starred on Broadway, and was a published author. Her autobiography detailed her career and her historic Black family.

CBS to Honor Norman Lear With A LIFE ON TELEVISION Special
by Michael Major - Dec 7, 2023


This one-hour special features new interviews with stars of the long-running comedies Lear created, including Jimmie Walker from GOOD TIMES and Mackenzie Phillips from ONE DAY AT A TIME, in addition to never-before-seen interviews from the ET vault. Also included with this new footage and interviews is an in-depth sit-down interview with Lear.

American Repertory Theater Announces Programs And Events Associated With World Premiere REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2023


The world premiere of 'Real Women Have Curves: The Musical' is accompanied by a range of programs and events, including an Artists for Humanity collaboration, a 'Curves of Life' workshop, and Spanish-language captioned and other access performances.

Mandy Patinkin To Perform At The Michigan Theater in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2023


Mandy Patinkin in Concert: BEING ALIVE comes to the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor, MI. Don't miss this electrifying evening of Broadway and classic American tunes performed by the acclaimed actor and singer Mandy Patinkin. Get your tickets now!

Book Review: MY NAME IS BARBRA The Memoir To End Memoirs
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 6, 2023


There's a hardcover, there's a kindle, there's an audiobook. But there's also a system to enjoying it, and Stephen Mosher has tested it out, with satisfying success.

59E59 Theaters Unveils Additional Productions For The 2024 Winter Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2023


59E59 Theaters has revealed additional productions for the 2024 winter season.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre Announces New Industry-Leading Mental Health Initiative
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 2, 2023


Dallas Black Dance Theatre has announced a new industry-leading mental health initiative. The initiative aims to prioritize the mental well-being of dancers and provide resources for mental health support.

Dances with Robots Releases A Conversation with Catie Cuan
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2023


Join Sydney Skybetter as he sits down with Dr. Catie Cuan, a pioneer in the field of choreorobotics, in this episode of the Dances with Robots podcast. Discover her personal and professional journey and delve into the question of why dance with a robot. Available now on listening platforms.

New York City Opera to Present An Evening Of Caroling At Bank Of America Winter Village At Bryant Park
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2023


New York City Opera presents an evening of caroling at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park, featuring singers from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts Show Choir.

HOPELESSLY DEVOTED: THE MUSIC OF OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN To Be Presented By Segerstrom Center For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2023


Hopelessly Devoted: The Music of Olivia Newton-John Presented By Segerstrom Center for the Arts is a musical event featuring the iconic songs of Olivia Newton-John. Contact Segerstrom Center for the Arts for more information.

Synchronicity Theatre to Present THE LITTLE PRINCE This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2023


Synchronicity Theatre will present 'The Little Prince,' a magical musical production. Directed by Lauren Morris, this enchanting show promises to transport audiences of all ages to a whimsical world of imagination and wonder. Don't miss this heartwarming holiday treat!

North/South Consonance, Inc. Kicks Off Holiday Season With Free Concert This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2023


North/South Consonance, Inc. celebrates the start of the holiday season on Sunday evening, December 3 presenting a concert featuring vocal and instrumental music inspired by spiritual texts.

Surflight Theatre Announces 2024 Season Of BROADWAY AT THE BEACH!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2023


Surflight Theatre announces their exciting 2024 season of Broadway at the Beach, celebrating their 75th year. The season kicks off with a Comedy Night on January 13.

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A Life - 1980 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1981 Theatre World Awards Performance Adam Redfield
1981 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Peter Coe
1981 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Adam Redfield
1981 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Roy Dotrice
1981 Tony Awards Best Play Hugh Leonard
1981 Tony Awards Best Play Lester Osterman
1981 Tony Awards Best Play Richard Horner
1981 Tony Awards Best Play Hinks Shimberg
1981 Tony Awards Best Play Freydberg-Cutler-Diamond Productions
1981 Tony Awards Best Play Freydberg-Cutler-Diamond Productions

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