Barnum 1980 - Articles Page 2.6

Opened: April 30, 1980
Closing: May 16, 1982

Barnum - 1980 - Broadway History , Info & More

St. James Theatre (Broadway)
246 West 44th St. New York, NY

Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, children of all ages... step right up to The Ritz Theatre for a front row seat and a first rate glance at the jugglers, clowns, trapeze artists and original ring leader of them all... Mr. P.T. Barnum! Written by Mark Bramble, Music by Cy Coleman and Lyrics by Michael Stewart, we're giving a fresh, exciting new look to this classic American Musical. Based on the life of showman P.T. Barnum, this spectacle takes you to a world like you've never seen before! Here lies a rare gem that offers everything from traditional musical theatre to the tantalizing stir of excitement that one can only find waiting underneath the big top!

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Peter Duncan Will Star In THE DAME
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2018


A lost world of seaside entertainment, piers and promenades are brought to life when seasoned Pantomime Dame Ronald Roy Humphrey returns to his Northern roots for the Christmas season. As the curtain falls on the last show of the day, Roy is in a wistful, melancholic mood, but as the years fall away, ghosts and memories from the past confront him with what he has spent his whole life trying to forget.

BARNUM Comes to Bergen County
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2018


Skyline Theatre Company, Bergen County's most established professional theatre company and in residence at the Fair Lawn Community Center in Bergen County's Fair Lawn, presents 'Barnum' this weekend only from Today, September 28 through Sunday, September 30.

BARNUM Comes to Bergen County
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2018


Skyline Theatre Company, Bergen County's most established professional theatre company and in residence at the Fair Lawn Community Center in Bergen County's Fair Lawn, presents 'Barnum' this weekend only from Friday, September 28 through Sunday, September 30.

Todd Mckenney And Rachael Beck To Star In New Australian Production Of BARNUM
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2018


BARNUM, one of Broadway's most treasured musicals, returns to Australia in an all-new spectacular production. From visionary director Tyran Parke, this new production of a favourite Broadway classic, originally starring Jim Dale and Glenn Close, followed by a London West End production starring legendary Michael Crawford will play an exclusive engagement at Melbourne's most intimate professional musical theatre venue, the Comedy Theatre for a strictly limited time from April 2019.

Who Will Win at the 2018 Tony Awards? We Compare Year By Year!
by BWW Special - Jun 10, 2018


The 72nd Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday June 10th at 8/9c hosted by Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles. It's the biggest award show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. We can't help but wonder what chances this year's Best Musical and Best Play nominees have of taking home the ultimate prize...

TEDxAsburyPark Hits The Stage On Saturday
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2018


TEDxAsburyPark "Passion," one of the largest and highest-rated TEDx conferences on the east coast, is set to take the stage at the legendary Paramount Theatre on Saturday, May 19th.

BWW Feature: BARNUM Comes to the Bridgeport High School Theatre This February
by Richard Allen - Jan 24, 2018


Bridgeport High School will be presenting the three-time Tony award winning Broadway Musical Barnum in the Bridgeport High School Theatre. With music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Michael Stewart and a book by Mark Bramble, this musical will transport you to the circus as you learn about the life of famed showman P.T. Barnum.

BWW Review: BARNUM, Menier Chocolate Factory
by Marianka Swain - Dec 6, 2017


The Menier has a superb track record with breathing new life into classic musicals, but falls short with their latest revival: Cy Coleman's 1980 portrait of P.T. Barnum, creator of The Greatest Show on Earth . In stripping back some of the spectacle for this smaller space, Gordon Greenberg's production reveals the work's weaknesses as well as those of its leading man.

Photo Exclusive: More Acrobatic Shots from BARNUM at the Menier Chocolate Factory
by Roy Tan - Dec 5, 2017


Menier Chocolate Factory's major revival of Barnum opens tonight 5 December and runs until 3 March 2018. Barnum tells the story of P.T. Barnum, the Greatest Showman on Earth, who combines razzle-dazzle with charm and brass to sell 'humbug' to cheering crowds. A joyful and moving musical portrait of the nineteenth century's greatest show-biz legend, Barnum is a colourful, dynamic spectacle full of circus, side-show legends and heart. BroadwayWorld has even more exclusive photos below!

Photo Flash: First Look at BARNUM at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2017


Menier Chocolate Factory's major revival of Barnum opens on 5 December, with previews from 25 November, and runs until 3 March 2018. Barnum tells the story of P.T. Barnum, the Greatest Showman on Earth, who combines razzle-dazzle with charm and brass to sell 'humbug' to cheering crowds. A joyful and moving musical portrait of the nineteenth century's greatest show-biz legend, Barnum is a colourful, dynamic spectacle full of circus, side-show legends and heart. Check out a first look at production photos below!

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of BARNUM at Menier Chocolate Factory in the Rehearsal Room!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2017


Barnum begins performances at the Menier Chocolate Factory on November 25. Watch rehearsal footage of the cast in a video posted by the Official London Theatre Facebook page!

Photo Flash: In the Rehearsal Room for Menier Chocolate Factory's BARNUM
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2017


Menier Chocolate Factory's major revival of Barnum opens on 5 December, with previews from 25 November, and runs until 3 March 2018. Barnum tells the story of P.T. Barnum, the Greatest Showman on Earth, who combines razzle-dazzle with charm and brass to sell 'humbug' to cheering crowds. A joyful and moving musical portrait of the nineteenth century's greatest show-biz legend, Barnum is a colourful, dynamic spectacle full of circus, side-show legends and heart.

Photo Flash: BARNUM Gets Fiery in Rehearsal at Menier Chocolate Factory
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2017


The Menier Chocolate Factory will presents a major London revival of Barnum. Gordon Greenberg's production opens on 5 December, with previews from 25 November, and runs until 3 March 2018. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at fire consultant Kathryn McLaughlin-Hayes and company in rehearsal below!

Marcus Brigstocke and Laura Pitt-Pulford to Lead BARNUM at Menier Chocolate Factory
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2017


The Menier Chocolate Factory today announced casting for their forthcoming production of Barnum.

Broadway Actress Terri White 'Fighting Like a Real Trooper' Against Rare Blood Disease
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 27, 2017


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, friends of actress Terri White have set up a GoFundMe page to help offset medical costs for a rare blood disease that she is fighting.

Booking Now Open for BARNUM at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Julie Musbach - Sep 11, 2017


Public booking opens today at 9am today for the Menier Chocolate Factory's major revival of Barnum. Gordon Greenberg's production opens on 5 December, with previews from 25 November, and runs until 3 March 2018.

17th Annual Coney Island Film Festival to Hit the Shores This September
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2017


The 17th annual installment of the Coney Island Film Festival (named one of the '25 Coolest Film Festivals' by MovieMaker Magazine) hits the shores of Coney Island from Today, September 8th through Sunday, September 10th.

17th Annual Coney Island Film Festival to Hit the Shores This September
by Movies News Desk - Aug 28, 2017


The 17th annual installment of the Coney Island Film Festival (named one of the '25 Coolest Film Festivals' by MovieMaker Magazine) hits the shores of Coney Island from Friday, September 8th through Sunday, September 10th.

Menier Chocolate Factory Announces The First Major London Revival Of BARNUM
by Marianka Swain - Aug 21, 2017


The Menier Chocolate Factory today announced the first major London revival of BARNUM. Gordon Greenberg's production opens on 5 December, with previews from 25 November, and runs until 3 March 2018. The production goes on sale to supporters of the Menier on 31 August, and to the general public on 11 September.

New Season Now on Sale at Wolverhampton Grande Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Jul 5, 2017


A brand new season of West End musicals, gripping dramas, dynamic dance and one night concerts on sale next week at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. Season highlights include an on-stage dinner with Christopher Biggins, Tom Chambersin CRAZY FOR YOU, Phil Daniels in DR JEKYLL & MR HYDE, a Grand Theatre production of TURN OF THE SCREW and the return of smash hit musical JERSEY BOYS!

Broadway Actress Terri White Continues Fight Against Rare Blood Disease
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 2, 2017


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, friends of actress Terri White have set up a GoFundMe page to help offset medical costs for a rare blood disease that she is fighting.

Who Will Win at the 2017 Tony Awards? We Compare Year By Year!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 8, 2017


The 71st Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday June 11th at 8/9c hosted by Kevin Spacey. It's the biggest award show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. We can't help but wonder what chances this year's Best Musical and Best Play nominees have of taking home the ultimate prize...

Terrence Mann Will Host CT Critics Circle Awards
by Lauren Yarger - May 13, 2017


Terrence Mann Hosts the 27th annual CT Critics Circle Awards June 26 at the Edgerton Center for the Arts in Fairfield.

Sharing is Caring: A Short History of Tony Ties, Multiple Wins, and Split Performances on the Great White Way
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2017


This season, Manhattan Theatre Club stunned and excited theatregoers when it was announced that Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon, two of the most formidable females of stage and screen, would be returning to the boards in an unconventional new revival of Lillian Hellman's family drama, The Little Foxes.

Did You Know... Our Favorite Fun Facts About the 2017 Tony Nominees!
by Matt Tamanini - May 2, 2017


The 2017 Tony nominations were announced this morning. If you haven't checked them out yet, what are you waiting for?! CLICK HERE to check out a full list of this year's nominees, and HERE for reactions from the lucky few!

Barnum FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Barnum have there been?
Barnum has had 7 productions including Broadway which opened in 1980, Broadway which opened in 1980, US Tour which opened in 1981, West End which opened in 1981, US Tour which opened in 1981, West End which opened in 1985 and West End which opened in 1992.
What Tony Awards has Barnum been nominated for?
Barnum has been nominated for several Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Mark Bramble, Best Choreography for Joe Layton, Best Costume Design for Theoni V. Aldredge, Best Direction of a Musical for Joe Layton, Best Lighting Design for Craig Miller, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Cy Coleman, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Michael Stewart, and Best Scenic Design for David Mitchell.
What Tony Awards has Barnum won?
Barnum has won several Tony Awards, including Best Book of a Musical for Mark Bramble, Best Choreography for Joe Layton, Best Costume Design for Theoni V. Aldredge, Best Direction of a Musical for Joe Layton, Best Lighting Design for Craig Miller, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Cy Coleman, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Michael Stewart, and Best Scenic Design for David Mitchell.
What awards has Barnum been nominated for?
Barnum has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Joe Layton, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Joe Layton, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Cy Coleman, Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards), Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for David Mitchell, and Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for David Mitchell.
What awards has Barnum won?
Barnum has won several awards, including the following: - Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Joe Layton - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Joe Layton - Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Cy Coleman - Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards) - Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for David Mitchell - Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for David Mitchell

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