Forbidden Broadway: Alive and Kicking 2012 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: September 6, 2012
Closing: April 28, 2013

Forbidden Broadway: Alive and Kicking - 2012 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

47th Street Theatre
304 West 47th St. New York, NY

Forbidden Broadway is an Off-Broadway satirical revue conceived, written and directed by Gerard Alessandrini. The original version of the revue opened on January 15, 1982 at Palsson's Supper Club in New York City and ran for 2,332 performances.



Forbidden Broadway is a four-person show, with two men and two women. Forbidden Broadway has released eleven albums, as well as one entitled Forbidden Hollywood, a cast album of the show of the same title by Alessandrini. Like Forbidden Broadway, Forbidden Hollywood is made up of parodies, except that it targets movies rather than musicals. The New York and Los Angeles based companies of both "Forbidden" incarnations have served as a workshop for rising talent to hone their skills. Alumni include Jason Alexander, Brad Oscar, singer/impressionist Christine Pedi, Bryan Batt, Michael McGrath, Chloe Webb, Barbara Walsh, Ann Morrison and many more.



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FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: ALIVE AND KICKING Cast Album Released Today!
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2012


DRG Records announces the release of the cast recording of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: ALIVE AND KICKING, The UN-Original Cast Album, produced by Hugh Fordin, and available on iTunes and in stores today, November 27, 2012. The recording will be available for download for $9.99 on iTunes; individual tracks will be available for $.99 each. Featured on the album are cast members Natalie Charlé Ellis, Scott Richard Foster, Jenny Lee Stern and Marcus Stevens, with David Caldwell on piano.

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: ALIVE AND KICKING Cast Album Receives November Release
by Kelsey Denette - October 22, 2012


DRG Records announces the release of the cast recording of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: ALIVE AND KICKING, The UN-Original Cast Album, produced by Hugh Fordin, and available in stores and online on November 27, 2012. Featured on the album are cast members Natalie Charlé Ellis, Scott Richard Foster, Jenny Lee Stern and Marcus Stevens, with David Caldwell on piano.

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: ALIVE AND KICKING Extends Run Through April 28, 2013
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2012


Due to overwhelming popular demand, the producers of Gerard Alessandrini's brand- new FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: ALIVE AND KICKING have announced the show will be extending its run at the 47th Street Theatre (304 West 47th Street - just west of Eighth Avenue) through April 28th, 2013. The production is co-directed by Phillip George. FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: ALIVE AND KICKING opened on September 6th after a three-year absence from New York.

Photo Flash: Carol Burnett Visits FORBIDDEN BROADWAY!
by Nicole Rosky - September 24, 2012


Stage and screen star Carol Burnett just saw the show, and she met the cast afterwards. Check out photos fom Burnett's visit below!

TV Exclusive: Randy Rainbow On the Scene at Opening of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: ALIVE AND KICKING
by Randy Rainbow - September 12, 2012


After a three-year absence, Gerard Alessandrini's Forbidden Broadway returns to the 47th Street Theatre with a brand new edition, Forbidden Broadway: ALIVE AND KICKING. The show, which opened on September 6, will run for a limited engagement through January 6, 2013. This production will mark Forbidden Broadway's 30th Anniversary, as well as its 21st edition. BroadwayWorld's own Randy Rainbow was on the scene on opening night to chat with the stars and creators about this brand new edition! Check out what they had to say below!

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: ALIVE AND KICKING!
by Jennifer Broski - September 8, 2012


After a three-year absence, Gerard Alessandrini's Forbidden Broadway returns to the 47th Street Theatre with a brand new edition, Forbidden Broadway: ALIVE AND KICKING. The show, which opened last night, September 6, will run for a limited engagement through January 6, 2013. This production will mark Forbidden Broadway's 30th Anniversary, as well as its 21st edition. BroadwayWorld was there for opening night, and we bring you full photo coverage from the first curtain call and after party below!

Review Roundup: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: ALIVE AND KICKING at 47th Street Theatre
by Review Roundups - September 6, 2012


After a three-year absence, Gerard Alessandrini's Forbidden Broadway returns to the 47th Street Theatre with a brand new edition, Forbidden Broadway: ALIVE AND KICKING. The show, which opens tonight, September 6, will run for a limited engagement through January 6, 2013. This production will mark Forbidden Broadway's 30th Anniversary, as well as its 21st edition.

TV: Highlights from FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: ALIVE AND KICKING!
by Nicole Rosky - September 6, 2012


After a three-year absence, Gerard Alessandrini's Forbidden Broadway returns to the 47th Street Theatre with a brand new edition, Forbidden Broadway: ALIVE AND KICKING. The show, which opens tonight, September 6, will run for a limited engagement through January 6, 2013. This production will mark Forbidden Broadway's 30th Anniversary, as well as its 21st edition. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from the show below!

Photo Flash: First Look at FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: ALIVE AND KICKING- Production Shots!
by Nicole Rosky - August 29, 2012


After a three-year absence, Gerard Alessandrini's Forbidden Broadway returns to the 47th Street Theatre with a brand new edition, Forbidden Broadway: ALIVE AND KICKING. The show, which opens Thursday, September 6, will run for a limited engagement through January 6, 2013. This production will mark Forbidden Broadway's 30th Anniversary, as well as its 21st edition. BroadwayWorld brings you just-released production shots below!

Photo Flash: First Look at New FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Cast!
by Nicole Rosky - July 23, 2012


After a three-year absence, Gerard Alessandrini's Forbidden Broadway returns to the 47th Street Theatre with a brand new edition, Forbidden Broadway: ALIVE AND KICKING. The show, which opens Thursday, September 6, will run for a limited engagement through January 6, 2013. Previews begin tomorrow, July 24th. This production will mark Forbidden Broadway's 30th Anniversary, as well as its 21st edition. Check out photos of the cast below!

FORBIDDEN BWAY to Return in July After 3-Year Hiatus!
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2012


According to the New York Times, theatre review FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, which began back in 1982 and hasn't been seen in New York City since 2009, will make a return this summer. Creator Gerard Alessandrini revealed that previews will begin on July 17 at the 47th Street Theater. Shows set to be spoofed this time around include: Ghost, Spider-Man, Newsies, Once, and more.

Forbidden Broadway: Alive and Kicking FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Forbidden Broadway: Alive and Kicking have there been?
Forbidden Broadway: Alive and Kicking has had 6 productions including Off-Off-Broadway which opened in 1982, Off-Broadway which opened in 1983, West End which opened in 1989, West End which opened in 1999, Off-Broadway which opened in 2012 and Broadway which opened in 2024.
What awards has Forbidden Broadway: Alive and Kicking been nominated for?
Forbidden Broadway: Alive and Kicking has been nominated for Outstanding Revue at the Drama Desk Awards.

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