The Boy Friend Revival 1984 - Articles Page 2

Ages: 12+
Opened: July 18, 1984
Closing: February 02, 1985

The Boy Friend - 1984 - West End History , Info & More

The Jazz Age lives on in this light, romantic spoof of 1920's musical comedy. brbrThe setting is-where else?-the French Riviera. Polly, an English heiress attending Mme. Dubonnet's Finishing School, falls in love with Tony, a delivery boy. Recalling her father's warning to beware fortune seekers, she posses as a working girl, unaware Tony is in fact the missing son of the wealthy Lord Brockhurst. Things get complicated with the unexpected arrival in Nice of Polly's parents and Lord and Lady Brockhurst-but not to worry, a happy ending is in store for all. brbrThe show's many memorable roles include the flirtatious Mme. Dubonnet, her boy-crazy students and Polly (the role which turned Julie Andrews into an overnight sensation), making it ideal for theatre groups with a strong female ensemble. With its catchy tunes, period dances (including the inevitable Charleston) and winning sense of humor, "The Boy Friend" is a sparkling, tongue-in-cheek 1920's romp in the spirit of "No, No, Nanette."

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Spring Theatre Presents FOOTLOOSE This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2022


Spring Theatre, Winston-Salem's premiere youth theatre company, is currently in rehearsals for 'Footloose,' the hit Broadway musical based off of the classic 1984 film.

VIDEO: Inside Rehearsal For BILLY ELLIOT at Curve
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2022


Rehearsals are underway for the upcoming Made at Curve production of Billy Elliot the Musical. Check out all new rehearsal footage here!

Birmingham Stage Company Announces The Full Company For The London Run Of David Walliams' DEMON DENTIST
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2022


Birmingham Stage Company has announced David Walliams' Demon Dentist will make its London première at the Bloomsbury Theatre this Christmas – running from 15 December 2022 until 8 January 2023. Find out who's in the cast and how to get tickets!

Concord Theatricals Acquires Licensing Rights for Alice Childress' TROUBLE IN MIND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2022


Concord Theatricals has announced that it has secured exclusive worldwide English language stage licensing rights to Alice Childress’ Trouble in Mind for its Samuel French imprint.

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.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For BILLY ELLIOT at Leicester Curve
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2022


All new rehearsal photos have been released for Curve Leicester's Made at Curve production of Billy Elliot the Musical.

World Premiere of CAMPAIGNS, INC. & More Announced for TimeLine Theatre Company 2022-23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2022


After celebrating its 25th Anniversary in residence at Theater Wit—a season that featured the world premiere, acclaimed hit Relentless, which went on to an extended run at Goodman Theatre—the company will return to its longtime home in Chicago’s Lakeview East neighborhood, located at 615 W. Wellington Avenue, for three productions.

Cast and Creative Team Announced For BILLY ELLIOT at Curve Leicester In July
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2022


Curve has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming Made at Curve production of Billy Elliot the Musical. The first new UK production is directed by Nikolai Foster (A Chorus Line, Sunset Boulevard – At Home, West Side Story) and will run at the Leicester theatre for six weeks only from Thursday 7 July to Sunday 14 August.

Sally Ann Triplett and More Announced for BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL at Curve Leicester
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2022


New details are in for the brand new production of the award-winning musical Billy Elliot at Curve Leicester. Find out how to get tickets and more.

BWW Previews: FOOTLOOSE WILL GET AUDIENCE DANCING IN THE AISLES at American Stage In the Park
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Apr 3, 2022


After two years of being shuttered due to the pandemic, American Stage in the Park is back at Demens Landing with the toe-tapping musical FOOTLOOSE from April 6- May 8, 2022.

Find Out Who Won at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards - All the Winners!
by Michael Major - Apr 21, 2022


The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards featured a tribute to Stephen Sondheim, a win for Barlow and Bear's 'Unofficial Bridgerton Musical,' Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett for their 'Love For Sale' Cole Porter duets album, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. Check out the full list of winners now!

Cast and Creative Team Announced For THE KITE RUNNER
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2022


The cast and creative team for the Broadway-bound limited engagement of The Kite Runner at The Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street) this summer.

Award-Winning Costume and Set Designer Tony Walton Dies at 87
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 3, 2022


According to a Deadline article, acclaimed costume and set designer Tony Walton has passed away at the age of 87. He died on March 2nd from issues related to a stroke. Bridget LeRoy, his stepdaughter, released the news of his death on Facebook, writing, “A fond and loving farewell to the most fabulous stepdad and human being in the world. Love you forever, Tony Walton. Have a great trip.” 

North Texas Performing Arts to Hold Plano Auditions
by Marissa Tomeo - Feb 27, 2022


North Texas Performing Arts Plano will hold video auditions for four upcoming shows. The productions are The Sleeping Beauty, Billy Elliot: The Musical, The Lightning Thief, and High School Musical (Full Version). The audition breakdowns are below. 

DEBUT WORKS AND RECENT FILMS BY NOTABLE JAPANESE DIRECTORS Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2021


The second ACA Cinema Project series will present Flash Forward: Debut Works and Recent Films by Notable Japanese Directors, a hybrid program with 18 films streaming nationwide on Japan Society's Virtual Cinema from December 3-23, 2021 and two in-person screenings in Japan Society's auditorium on December 11 and 17.

Longtime Downtown Theater Director George Ferencz Passes Away at 74
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2021


Stage Director George Ferencz (1947-2021), passed away on September 14 following a long illness according to his wife of 35 years, Sally Lesser. For over a half century, Ferencz was a beloved fixture of New York’s Off- and Off-Off-Broadway theatre scenes.

BWW Review (amateur production): BILLY ELLIOT at Lillestrøm Kultursenter �" Billy is Flying High!
by Christian Ranke - Aug 26, 2021


The first Norwegian non-professional production of Billy Elliot is a solid piece of entertainment, and deserves to be seen by the local community. I urge parents to ask their kids to put down the smartphones, iPads and gaming devices for a few hours and go experience Billy Elliot's journey of self-discovery. You parents may learn a thing or two as well, along the way.

Rose Theatre's New Artistic Director Announces New Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2021


Under Haydon's stewardship, the Rose's own work will be the priority, as demonstrated by the five Rose Originals in this upcoming season, but there will always be room on the theatre's stage for the country's leading touring shows as well.  This season's Rose Originals are a blend of new plays tackling significant contemporary issues and well-known titles reinvented for today.

BWW Interview: Yeardley Smith Talks Broadway, Lisa Simpson, & SMALL TOWN DICKS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 22, 2021


BroadwayWorld had the absolute pleasure of speaking to Yeardley Smith, the actress who has voiced Lisa for over thirty years. Yeardley also hosts the true crime podcast 'Small Town Dicks.' 

Paul Phillips, Broadway Actor and Stage Manager, Passes Away at 95
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2020


Paul Phillips, famed Broadway Actor and Stage Manager has passed away in Naples, Florida of natural causes at the age of 95. Paul Phillips was born on October 1, 1925 in Pleasantville, NY. Paul toured the country and worked summer stock for many years stage-managing such legendary performers as Charlton Heston, Groucho Marx, Ethel Waters, and more.

Tony Shaloub and More Join Fundraiser Performance for Los Altos Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2020


On Sunday, November 8, three very special new friends of Los Altos Stage Company will present a very special performance as a fundraising event for the Company.

BWW Interview: At Home With Meg Flather
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 19, 2020


Beloved by fans and the community, prolific artist and dedicated workhorse Meg Flather shares some chat about all the various ways she contributes to the industry.

Four Newly Remastered Eddie Murphy Favorites Arrive December 1 on Disc And Digital
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2020


Relive some of Eddie Murphy's most hilarious films at home before Coming 2 America debuts!  Own the following from Paramount Home Entertainment on December 1, 2020:

Breaking: Roundabout Postpones CAROLINE, OR CHANGE & More Until Spring 2021; TROUBLE IN MIND Added to Line-Up
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 26, 2020


Roundabout Theatre Company just announced that the current theatrical season will resume in Spring 2021, and has added the Broadway debut of Alice Childress's Trouble in Mind, directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, to its roster of upcoming shows. Childress was a Founding Member of the American Negro Theatre and the first African-American woman to be produced professionally in New York (Gold Through The Trees in 1952); Randolph-Wright is a celebrated director and writer whose play Blue had an acclaimed run at Roundabout in 2001. Trouble in Mind will premiere on Broadway at the American Airlines Theatre in Winter 2021/22.

BWW Exclusive: In Honor of Gay Pride - THE 101 GREATEST LGBTQ SONGS/ANTHEMS OF ALL TIME - from Judy Garland to Lady Gaga, from Gloria Gaynor to Frank Ocean
by Peter Nason - Jun 24, 2020


Happy Gay Pride! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest LGBTQ songs and anthems from 1920-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the grade!

The Boy Friend FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Boy Friend have there been?
The Boy Friend has had 17 productions including London Fringe which opened in 1953, London Fringe which opened in 1953, West End which opened in 1954, Broadway which opened in 1954, Broadway which opened in 1954, US Tour which opened in 1955, Off-Broadway which opened in 1958, West End which opened in 1967, Australia which opened in 1968, Broadway which opened in 1970, Broadway which opened in 1970, West End which opened in 1984, Regional (US) which opened in 2003, Regional (US) which opened in 2005, West End which opened in 2006, Off-Broadway which opened in 2007 and West End which opened in 2019.

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