City of Angels 1989 - Articles Page 4

Ages: 10+
Opened: December 11, 1989
Closing: January 19, 1992

City of Angels - 1989 - Broadway History , Info & More

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Swinging, sexy , smart, and funny! An ingenious spoof of 1940s Hollywood and whodunit films with side-by-side stories about the “real” world of a detective fiction writer and the “reel” world of his fictional gumshoe hero. One balances romance and rewrites while the other slinks through a film noir netherworld of thugs and femmes fatales. Winner of tons of Tony Awards, it’s a witty detective thriller with a jazzy score that really kills.



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Live Arts Presents Bill T. Jones & Oskar Eustis In Conversation
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2019


Legendary choreographer, National Medal of Arts (2013) and MacArthur "Genius" Award (1994) recipient, and artistic director of New York Live Arts, Bill T. Jones welcomes a discussion with Oskar Eustis-Artistic Director of New York's Public Theater, who has nurtured one game-changing hit after another for the Public, including the award-winning musicals Fun Home and Hamilton. As both leaders in the arts world and change-makers, Jones and Eustis delve into the responsibilities of both arts organizations and artists.

CSC Presents BIRDY Adapted By Naomi Wallace From The Novel By William Wharton
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2018


Commonwealth Shakespeare Company and Founding Artistic Director Steven Maler announced the cast of the second production of its 2018-19 Season: Birdy, adapted by Naomi Wallace from the novel by William Wharton, and directed by Steven Maler. The production runs February 27 through March 10 at the Carling-Sorenson Theater at Babson College in Wellesley.

Brooklyn's Roulette: Interpretations Series Presents New And Older Works By Anthony Davis And Earl Howard
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2018


The fourth concert of Interpretations series' 30th Season also features bassist Mark Dresser, and multi-reeds virtuoso J.D. Parran in quartet.

Nicolas Cage Announced as the Talent Ambassador for the Macao Film Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 30, 2018


The International Film Festival & Awards • Macao (IFFAM) is today delighted to announce the appointment of Academy Award® winner Nicolas Cage as Talent Ambassador for the 3rd edition of the festival, which will take place from 8 to 14 December 2018.

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...

Tickets Now On Sale For CORKSCREW THEATER FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2018


"Packed with young talent…in the risk-taking venture that is summer festival-going, encountering talent you want to see more of is a worthy payoff." - Laura Collins-Hughes,The New York Times

Memorial Service for Jan Maxwell to Be Held June 4; Jayne Houdyshell, Mary Beth Peil, and More to Attend
by Julie Musbach - May 24, 2018


A memorial service for beloved five-time Tony Award-nominated actress Jan Maxwell will be held on Monday, June 4 at Manhattan Theatre Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre

Photo Flash: Geva Theatre Center's Season Concludes with STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2018


Geva Theatre Center's Wilson Stage Season 2017-2018 concludes with Steel Magnolias, by Robert Harling and directed by Skip Greer, in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from May 8 through June 3.

Barrett Foa and Jon Jon Briones Join Laura Bell Bundy in SWEET CHARITY
by Julie Musbach - May 4, 2018


Single tickets are now on sale for the inaugural REPRISE 2.0 production of Sweet Charity. Directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall, the classic Broadway hit plays from June 20 to July 1 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. REPRISE 2.0 is led by producing artistic director Marcia Seligson.

Did You Know... Our Favorite Fun Facts About the 2018 Tony Nominees!
by Matt Tamanini - May 1, 2018


The 2018 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!

MSUM to Hold Memorial Service for Jan Maxwell on Tuesday
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2018


Minnesota State University Moorhead will hold a memorial for the late Jan Maxwell on Tuesday night, according to Inforum.

A.C.T. announces 2018 Honorary Master of Fine Arts degree recipients
by Julie Musbach - Apr 26, 2018


American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.)Conservatory Director Melissa Smith announced today that honorary Master of Fine Arts degrees will be conferred on A.C.T. Artistic Director Carey Perloff, as well as acclaimed actors, directors, and teaching artists Steven Anthony Jones and Gregory Wallace. Perloff, Jones, and Wallace will receive their degrees at the graduation ceremony for the A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program class of 2018 on Monday, May 21 at 11 a.m. at A.C.T.'s Geary Theater (415 Geary Street, San Francisco).

Carmen Cusack and Laura Bell Bundy Announced for REPRISE 2.0's Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2018


Casting is announced for two REPRISE 2.0 productions with two Tony Award leading actress nominees: Laura Bell Bundy (Legally Blonde - Tony Nomination, Hairspray, Anger Management) is to play Charity in Sweet Charity, directed and choreographed by three time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall from June 20 to July 1, and Carmen Cusack (Bright Star - Tony Nomination, Wicked) is to play Victoria Grant in Victor/Victoria directed by Richard Israel and choreographed by John Todd from September 5 to 16 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse.

I, TONYA, BAYWATCH, & More Coming to Hulu This May
by Macon Prickett - Apr 16, 2018


Hulu has released an extensive list of titles coming to the streaming giant this May including I, Tonya, Baywatch, & more! Here's what is coming to Hulu for May:

Breaking: Martyna Majok's COST OF LIVING Wins 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2018


It was just announced by Pulitzer Prize Administrator Dana Canedy that Martyna Majok's COST OF LIVING has officially won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Geva's 17-18 Wilson Stage Season Concludes With STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2018


Geva Theatre Center's Wilson Stage Season 2017-2018 concludes with Steel Magnolias, by Robert Harling and directed by Skip Greer, in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from May 8 through June 3.

Ali Ahn, BD Wong, and More Lead Atlantic Theater Co's THE GREAT LEAP
by Julie Musbach - Apr 11, 2018


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce casting for the New York premiere production of The Great Leap, written by Lauren Yee and directed by Taibi Magar.

CORKSCREW THEATER FESTIVAL Returns For Second Season This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2018


Following a well-attended and critically-acclaimed inaugural year, Corkscrew Theater Festival returns for a second annual season, running July 9 - August 5 at the Paradise Factory (64 East 4th Street, Manhattan). This summer theater festival provides early-career artists with a high level of production support and features five world premieres and four readings performed in repertory over four weeks. Special attention has been given to theater makers who are developing work through robust and innovative collaborative models.

TFANA Announces TFANA Talks In Connection With THE WINTER'S TALE
by Julie Musbach - Apr 6, 2018


Theatre for a New Audience (TFANA; Jeffrey Horowitz, Founding Artistic Director) announces four TFANA Talks in connection with its new, critically lauded production of William Shakespeare's tragicomedy The Winter's Tale, directed by OBIE Award-winner Arin Arbus. These free post-performance discussions take placeat Polonsky Shakespeare Center (262 Ashland Place), TFANA's home in the Brooklyn Cultural District, where The Winter's Tale runs through April 15

BWW Blog: Summer Plans
by Student Blogger: Kyle Mason - Mar 30, 2018


This has been quite the exciting last week! I finally have solidified all of my summer plans and couldn't be more excited. I move home in the beginning of May - only a little over 6 weeks away, which is coming up so quickly - and I luckily will be able to be living at home for almost the whole summer.

Meet the Cast of THE ICEMAN COMETH- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - Mar 23, 2018


The Iceman Cometh begins previews tonight at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!

Hampstead Theatre Announces casting for DESCRIBE THE NIGHT on the Main Stage and THE PHLEBOTOMIST Downstairs
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2018


In 1920, the Russian writer Isaac Babel reports on a Red Cavalry campaign in Poland. In 1936, Stalin's NKVD chief Nicolai Yezhov unleashes the Great Purge. In 1989, a mysterious KGB agent spying on a woman in Dresden falls in love. In 2010, an aircraft carrying most of the Polish government crashes near the Russian city of Smolensk…

TimeLine Theatre Announces 2018-19 Season
by Julie Musbach - Mar 15, 2018


TimeLine Theatre Company, acclaimed for presenting plays inspired by history that connect to today's social and political issues, is thrilled to announce its 22nd season and to preview an upcoming partnership with Firebrand Theatre.

REPRISE 2.0 Season Starts with SWEET CHARITY Directed By Kathleen Marshall; VICTOR/VICTORIA and GRAND HOTEL to Follow
by Julie Musbach - Mar 8, 2018


REPRISE 2.0 is now announced, presenting a season of three classic American musicals at UCLA's Freud Playhouse, by Marcia Seligson, Producing Artistic Director of the new performing arts organization.  REPRISE 2.0 is partnering with the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television's Department of Theater (UCLA TFT), chaired by Brian Kite. 

BWW: Meet Sharon McNight Starring as Sophie Tucker at Seven Angels
by Lauren Yarger - Mar 4, 2018


Sharon McNight Brings Legend Sophie Tucker to Life in Seven Angels Theatre's RED HOT MAMA

City of Angels FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of City of Angels have there been?
City of Angels has had 5 productions including Broadway which opened in 1989, Broadway which opened in 1989, West End which opened in 1993, Los Angeles which opened in 2006 and West End which opened in 2020.
What Tony Awards has City of Angels been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for Larry Gelbart, Best Costume Design for Florence Klotz, Best Lighting Design for Paul GalloBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Cy Coleman and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for David Zippel.
What Tony Awards has City of Angels won?
Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Larry Gelbart Best Costume Design for Florence Klotz, Best Lighting Design for Paul Gallo, 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 David Zippel, .
What awards has City of Angels been nominated for?
City of Angels has been nominated for several awards. These include Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Florence Klotz, Best Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Best Director at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Michael Blakemore, Best Set, Costume, and Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Larry Gelbart, Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Florence Klotz, Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Michael Blakemore, Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Paul Gallo, Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for David Zippel, Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Cy Coleman, Outstanding Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for City of Angels, Outstanding Orchestration at the Drama Desk Awards for Billy Byers, and Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Robin Wagner.
What awards has City of Angels won?
City of Angels has won several awards, including Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. It also received Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Florence Klotz. The show was recognized as the Best Broadway Musical by the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Michael Blakemore won the award for Best Director. City of Angels also won in the categories of Best Set, Costume, and Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Larry Gelbart received the award for Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, while Florence Klotz won again for Outstanding Costume Design. Michael Blakemore was recognized as Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, and Paul Gallo received the award for Outstanding Lighting Design. David Zippel won for Outstanding Lyrics, and Cy Coleman won for Outstanding Music, both at the Drama Desk Awards. City of Angels was also awarded Outstanding Musical at the Drama Desk Awards. Billy Byers won for Outstanding Orchestration, and Robin Wagner won for Outstanding Set Design, both at the Drama Desk Awards.

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