Can-Can Revival 1988 - Articles Page 6

Opened: October 26, 1988
Closing: January 21, 1989

Can-Can - 1988 - West End History , Info & More

Strand Theatre
168-9 Strand London

The musical comedy takes place in turn-of-the-century Paris, where La Mome Pistache, proud owner of the Bal du Paradis, famous for its sexy can-can girls, spars with Aristide Forestier, a self-righteous judge determined to close all Parisian dance halls.

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Can-Can - 1988 - West End Articles Page 6

State Theatre New Jersey to Present THE CHER SHOW in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2024


State Theatre New Jersey presents The Cher Show, a Tony Award-winning musical featuring 35 smash hits and six decades of Cher's stardom.

Jenny Sealey Brings SELF-RAISING to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024


Jenny Sealey, the award-winning artistic director of Graeae, brings her acclaimed one-woman show Self-Raising to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next month.  Learn more about the show here!

MOBY DICK Comes to The Rep in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024


 The Repertory Theater of St. Louis (The Rep) presents the captivating timeless classic, Moby Dick this February 6-25, 2024 at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the Campus of Webster University. 

Interview: Greg Kalafatas Says When It Comes To HAIRSPRAY, 'You Can't Stop the Beat'
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 10, 2024


North Reading resident Greg Kalafatas was studying theater at the University of New Hampshire when a road trip with friends to see the Broadway production of “Hairspray” introduced him to a character that has become his dream role – Edna Turnblad, the  zaftig housewife-and-laundress with a big heart.

The New York Pops To Honor Clive Davis At 41st Birthday Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024


The New York Pops will honor Clive Davis at their 41st Birthday Gala, 'The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Tribute to the Legendary Clive Davis,' at Carnegie Hall on April 29, 2024.

FREESTYLE FLASHBACK Come to the State Theatre New Jersey
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2024


State Theatre New Jersey and Fever Records present Freestyle Flashback, featuring freestyle artists from the ‘80s and ‘90s on Saturday, January 27 at 8pm. Tickets range from $39-$99.  

Denver Arts & Venues Requests Qualifications For A New Public Art Project At The Swansea Recreation Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2024


Denver Arts & Venues is seeking qualifications for a new public art project at the Swansea Recreation Center. Find out more about this exciting opportunity.

VIDEO: Cast of La Mirada's MYSTIC PIZZA Talks About Their Connection To The Film
by Joshua Wright - Jan 8, 2024


Watch as the cast of MYSTIC PIZZA talks about their connections to the original film before the production begins previews on Friday, January 19. The show runs through February 11, 2024 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Washington Stage Guild Presents Area Premiere of THE VICTORIAN LADIES' DETECTIVE COLLECTIVE
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 6, 2024


The Washington Stage Guild enters the Winter of their 2023-2024 season with the DC-area premiere of Patricia Milton's The Victorian Ladies' Detective Collective. Get all the production details here!

NYC Performing Arts Legend Jennifer Blowdryer To Hold EP Launch Concert At Mercury Lounge
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2024


Jennifer Blowdryer will be performing at Mercury Lounge on January 17 to celebrate the release of her debut EP. Also performing will be Wavy Award winning band Theophobia, and Resurrection Song, a project by artist George Wallace & Friends.

State Theatre New Jersey to Present The Marshall Tucker Band in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2024


State Theatre New Jersey will present The Marshall Tucker Band with special guests, The Outlaws in January. Tickets range from $39-$99.

Hal Linden and Sally Struthers Will Lead World Premiere of THE JOURNALS OF ADAM AND EVE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2024


Hal Linden and Sally Struthers will star in the world premiere of a new play – “The Journals of Adam and Eve” by Ed. Weinberger, with a little help from the authors of Genesis, John Milton, and Mark Twain, for six performances only January 18 to 21.

Director Jon Royal Selected As The SDCF 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist At St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2024


Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces that Jon Royal, a director, teaching artist, and facilitator from Nashville, TN, has been selected as the 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist at St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre, where he will work with Founder and Producing Director Ron Himes.

Ivoryton Playhouse Unveils 2024 Season Featuring Six-Show Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024


Ivoryton Playhouse announces its 2024 season with a diverse and enchanting array of performances for all ages and tastes.

The Paley Museum to Present Immersive Exhibit BEYOND THE BIG GAME Celebrating the Super Bowl
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024


The Paley Museum presents 'Beyond the Big Game,' an immersive exhibit celebrating the Super Bowl. Explore iconic commercials, photo opportunities with the Vince Lombardi Trophy, and more.

Matthew Bourne's ROMEO AND JULIET to Have North American Premiere at The Ahmanson Theatre This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2024


Matthew Bourne's 'Romeo and Juliet' opens at the Ahmanson Theatre on January 31.

VIDEO: Cast of La Mirada's MYSTIC PIZZA Talks Musical Score
by Joshua Wright - Jan 3, 2024


Watch as the cast of MYSTIC PIZZA talks about why audiences will love the music and the show when the production begins previews on Friday, January 19. The show runs through February 11, 2024 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

State Theatre New Jersey to Present DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE! This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2024


State Theatre New Jersey will present Dinosaur World Live! on Saturday, January 20 at 1pm and 5pm.Tickets range from $19-$49.  

Art-Pop Auteur Rebecca Pidgeon Releasing New EP, Album Coming In February
by Michael Major - Jan 2, 2024


Rebecca Pidgeon just released the 'Everybody Learning to Fly' EP, celebrating it with a video for the title track. The other songs on this release are the first single 'Cry' and 'Big As The Sea.' The songs on this album, composed with long-time writing partner David Batteau, grow out of Pidgeon's fascination with filmmaking.

Video: Rebecca Pidgeon Releasing First Video From Upcoming New Album
by Michael Major - Dec 29, 2023


Rebecca Pidgeon releases 'Everybody Learning to Fly' video, for track from her upcoming new album. Pidgeon's fascination with filmmaking, both its beauty and its seamier exploitative side, takes center stage in her 11th full-length studio album Songs of LA.

State Theatre New Jersey to Present DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE! KING FOR A DAY! in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2023


State Theatre New Jersey will present Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE! King for a Day! on Saturday, January 13 at 2pm.

Samuel L. Jackson, Jeffrey Wright & More Voice in Marvel's WHAT IF...? Series on Disney+
by Michael Major - Dec 22, 2023


The series features Clancy Brown, Josh Brolin, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kat Dennings, Michael Douglas, Idris Elba, Karen Gillan, Seth Green, Frank Grillo, Jeff Goldblum, Laurence Fishburne, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Rachel House, Samuel L. Jackson, Jude Law, Elizabeth Olsen, Jeremy Renner, Sam Rockwell, Paul Rudd, Mark Ruffalo, and more.

Fuse Theatre Ensemble To Head Into 2024 With An Updated Space, Season, and Events Schedule
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2023


Fuse Theatre Ensemble has announced that it will be going into 2024 with an updated space, season, and events schedule. Fuse has revamped their seating, added concessions, and added a weekly late-night event schedule, in addition to announcing their 2024 season. 

Art-Pop Auteur Rebecca Pidgeon Releasing Upcoming Songs Of L.A. Album
by Michael Major - Dec 21, 2023


Art-Pop Auteur Rebecca Pidgeon is set to release her upcoming Songs of L.A. album, showcasing her talent in both music and acting. These songs, composed with long-time writing partner David Batteau, reimagine legendary figures like the pioneering female aviator Poncho Barnes, who flew stunts in Hell's Angels and Betty Page.

Zedd, Mija & More Raise $50,000 for LA's Unhoused
by Michael Major - Dec 21, 2023


The event raised approximately $50,000 in sales from a sold out 2,200-strong audience who saw surprise sets by artist such as ZEDD, MIJA, BONOBO b2b T.E.E.D., BOOMBOX CARTEL b2b FLOSSTRADAMUS, KA5SH, THREE MIKE B. etc and were able to take photos with Death Metal Santa.

Other Productions of Can-Can

1953   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1954   West End London Production
West End
1955   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1959   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1962   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1981   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1988   International Tour
1988   West End London Revival
West End
2004   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2007   London Lost Musicals Concert
London
2007   Los Angeles Pasadena Playhouse Production
Los Angeles

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