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Opened: June 22, 1972
Closing: July 30, 1972

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Theatrikos to Present MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET Beginning in November
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 31, 2022


Theatrikos, founded in 1972, concludes the 50th anniversary season with one of the most popular Christmas shows of all time. Miracle on 34th Street opens the day after Thanksgiving, November 25, and runs through December 18, 2022.

Dates Added for PIPPIN 50th Anniversary Concert at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2022


54 BELOW will welcome the original Broadway cast of Pippin to celebrate the beloved musical’s 50th anniversary. Due to extreme popular demand, Pippin has added two performances on February 7 at 7pm & 9:30pm, in addition to its previously announced performances on February 6 at 7pm & 9:30pm, for a total of four shows.

World Famous Album CLUBE DA ESQUINA Gets Musical Theatrical Version Celebrating its Fiftieth Anniversary
by Claudio Erlichman - Oct 26, 2022


CLUBE DA ESQUINA – OS SONHOS Não AVELHECEM (Corner Club – Dreams Don't Grow Old) was presented to the world in 1972, being the first double long play in the country and considered the best Brazilian album of all time. Now completing 50, it gets theatrical version, under the direction of Dennis Carvalho and having Tiago Barbosa as the protagonist.

Isaac Watters Releases 'Sadness' Single
by Michael Major - Oct 25, 2022


Bridging a number of genres and influences including uncanny post-punk to sun-bleached indie rock, mingled with spoken-word, Watters firmly plants himself in the lineage of other storied singer-songwriters such as Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen, Dan Bejar, and Mark Kozalek. who wrestled with the darkness of their time.

Theatrikos to Present CEMETERY CLUB in October
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 25, 2022


Theatrikos, founded in 1972, will continue the 50th anniversary season with one of the most popular heartwarming comedies of the stage. Their 5th show of the season, Cemetery Club, will run from October 7 to 23, 2022.

Feature: Join the Laugher at The Comedy Corner at Vegas Beyond the Strip
by Debbie Hall - Sep 6, 2022


Comedienne, actress, singer, and tribute artist Barbara Brighton will deliver when she hosts The Comedy Corner for Vegas Beyond the Strip on Sept. 12.

The Manhattan Transfer Announces New Album & Farewell Tour
by Michael Major - Aug 2, 2022


The 10-track set includes GRAMMY® Award winners Jorge Callandreli and Vince Mendoza, as well as vocal arrangers including Amanda Taylor of säje, to revisit their biggest hits from throughout the decades, including new arrangements of “Chanson D’Amour,” “Twilight Zone / Twilight Tone” and “The Man Who Sailed Around His Soul.” Plus, tour dates!

PRIDE'S GOT TALENT Announces Finalists and Judges For This Sunday
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2022


Pride in London announced the finalists for the Pride's Got Talent Competition, one of countless events marking the 50th anniversary of the Pride March in London. Now in its 10th year, Pride's Got Talent brings together a range of performers from across the LGBT+ community, showcasing its diversity, creativity, and talent.

Feature: The 101 GREATEST YACHT ROCK SONGS OF ALL TIME for Your Summer Playlist - featuring Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross and Steely Dan
by Peter Nason - Jun 16, 2022


Reviewer Peter Nason counts down the greatest 101 YACHT ROCK HITS for your summertime listening pleasure.

TFANA's Production of WEDDING BAND Starring Brittany Bradford, Thomas Sadoski & More Has Been Extended
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2022


TFANA has extended the run of Alice Childress’s Wedding Band, directed by Awoye Timpo, to May 22. (The production, which began previews April 28—postponed from an original date of April 23 due to two COVID-19 cases—was formerly set to close May 15).

TFANA to Present Alice Childress's WEDDING BAND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2022


TFANA will present Alice Childress’s Wedding Band. Director Awoye Timpo’s new staging, running April 23–May 15, brings Childress’s masterpiece to New York audiences for the first time since 1972, when it made its New York premiere in a production directed by Childress and Joseph Papp.

Tony-Winning Musical PIPPIN Opens March 30 At Oakland University
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2022


Stephen Schwartz's Tony Award-winning 1972 musical Pippin celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and Oakland University's Department of Theatre is inviting you to join the Guardians of Splendor for some Fosse-inspired magic March 30 – April 3 in Varner Studio Theatre on the OU campus.

New Life for THE CRESSON INN in Manayunk, Pa.
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 17, 2022


During Prohibition, The Cresson Inn at 114 Gay Street in Manayunk went from an inn to a shoe store with a bustling speakeasy in the basement. It would eventually turn into a beauty parlor, then a billiard hall, and eventually a bar in 1972, when the Sanders’ family officially took over the building. On Thursday, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, the building which just turned 111 years-old, is set to reopen as The Cresson Inn — a new and improved ‘corner bar’ following an acquisition, a complete renovation of the space, and delicious new food and drink options.

Fountain Hills Theater Announces the Opening of The Classic 50's Musical GREASE
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2021


After a whirlwind summer romance, greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High for senior year. But can they survive the trials and tribulations of teenage life and find true love once more?

Adelaide Festival Launches 2022 Program
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2021


The 2022 Adelaide Festival program encourages us all to return to live performance with joy and anticipation, and will gather together a community of artists from across Australia and the globe.

Haunted Houses: The Untold Ghost Stories of Broadway with Jennifer Ashley Tepper!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2021


When you think 'haunted houses' you probably don't picture the inside of a theatre. But with an over 100 year history, many of Broadway's most famous houses are positively teeming with reports of the supernatural.

BWW Interview: Marilu Henner Talks THE MARILU HENNER SHOW, Her Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory & More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2021


Stage and screen star Marilu Henner has returned to Bucks County Playhouse with her dazzling new club act, 'The Marilu Henner Show', now running through August 15! Featuring song and dance and stories galore, the show pulls from all facets of Henner's incredible life both on stage and off.

Creedence Clearwater Revival Score Their First Billboard-Topping Hit
by TV News Desk - Jul 8, 2021


In addition to the momentous milestone reached with “Have You Ever Seen the Rain” this month, their hits “Bad Moon Rising” and “Fortunate Son” also landed in the Rock Digital Song Sales Top Ten (reaching No. 9 and No. 10 respectively). 

The Broad Stage Announces Live and In Person Programming for Fall 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2021


The Broad Stage has announced three live and in person attractions for fall 2021 – starting with the West Coast Premiere of the new opera Birds in the Moon, co-commissioned by The Broad Stage, for four outdoor performances in Santa Monica September 1 through 4.

Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum Announces New Brand Identity
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2021


The Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum has rebranded the organization with a new visual logo, brand colors, and supporting iconography. The new brand identity, developed in partnership with the nationally recognized branding firm, Merit Mile, will serve as the visual foundation and catalyst for positioning the organization for decades to come.

BAM Presents Virtual Programs Celebrating The Life And Legacy Of Dr King
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2021


Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. To sustain the tradition while venues around the world remain closed, BAM will launch events virtually, connecting communities across the nation.

BAM Announces PJ Morton, Tarriona 'Tank' Ball, and More for 35th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2020


Brooklyn Academy of Music today announced details of its 35th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., which brings together artists, activists, civic leaders, and the public for a communal commemoration and reflection on the life and legacy of Dr. King, on Monday, January 18, 2021.

BWW REVIEW: Main Stage Musical Theatre Returns To Sydney With The Magical Broadway Revival Production Of PIPPIN.
by Jade Kops - Dec 4, 2020


Diane Paulus’ (Director) multiple Tony Award winning 2013 Broadway Revival of Stephen Schwartz (Music and Lyrics) and Roger O. Hirson’s (Book) PIPPIN entertains and entrances Sydney audiences thirsty for theatre with a bold blend of song, dance, and circus. 

VIDEO: On This Day, October 23 - PIPPIN Brings its Magic To Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2020


On this day in 1972, Pippin opened on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre!

BWW Review: PIPPIN, The Garden Theatre At The Eagle
by Bella Bevan - Sep 18, 2020


After launching this summer with the sold-out musical Fanny and Stella, The Garden Theatre at The Eagle presents a new production of the popular musical Pippin. This is a socially distanced, outdoor production produced by Peter Bull for LAMBCO Productions.

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What productions of The Corner have there been?
The Corner has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1972.

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