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Opened: March 30, 2000
Closing: September 01, 2002

Contact - 2000 - Broadway History , Info & More

Vivian Beaumont Theatre (Broadway)
150 West 65th St. at Broadway New York, NY 10023

3 dance plays: the first taking place in a forest glade in 1767 about a love triangle between a servant, an aristocrat, and a girl on a swing; the second about a neglected wife and her husband in an Italian restaurant in 1954 Queens; and the third about an ad executive tired of his humdrum life and his obsession with a woman in a yellow dress.

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Central Conservatory Of Music Symphony Orchestra To Play New Compositions Concert At Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2023


On Friday, November 24, 2023, the Central Conservatory of Music Symphony Orchestra (CCOM) from Beijing, China, will perform the opening concert of MidAmerica Productions' 41st season at Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.

Lizz Roman & Dancers Bring SUNSET DANCES III to San Francisco This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2023


Lizz Roman & Dancers perform a new site specific journey entitled “Sunset Dances III”, engaging the architecture of a two story home in San Francisco's Outer Sunset with performance, music and film.

Review: FRINGE FESTIVAL: FINAL ROUNDUP at Toronto Fringe
by Ilana Lucas - Sep 1, 2023


This year, the Fringe Festival returned more than half a million dollars to its talented, hardworking artists. Toronto Fringe may be over, but other festivals aren't! Our critic saw 59 shows in this year's festival. Here are some of her final comments as we look forward to Fringe 2024.

Judge D. Todd Elhers to Host Pre-Show Seminar Before TRYING Performance This Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 20, 2023


In conjunction with its production of Joanna McClelland Glass's 'Trying,' Judge D. Todd Ehlers will host a special pre-show seminar at Peninsula Players Theatre on Tuesday, August 22, at 6:30 p.m., in the theater before the 8:00 p.m. performance.

Lizz Roman & Dancers Perform Site-Specific SUNSET DANCES III
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2023


Lizz Roman & Dancers perform a new site specific journey entitled “Sunset Dances III”, engaging the architecture of a two story home in San Francisco's Outer Sunset with performance, music and film.

Isaac Mizrahi, Jason Danieley, Adam Pascal, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2023


Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and expand the art of the cabaret, honor the music of Broadway, and provide an unparalleled experience to diverse communities.

Leslie Jordan, Olivia Newton-John, Carole Cook & More to be Honored in Memoriam at A SORDID CELEBRATION OF LIVES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2023


The Del Shores Foundation will present a one-night-only event to tell stories, show clips and share memories of the lives well-lived of SORDID LIVES cast members Carole Cook, Sarah Hunley, Leslie Jordan, Rue McClanahan and Olivia Newton-John.

Feinsteins Reveals Lineup For the Week Of July 5
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2023


This week enjoy a captivating evening with Broadway Star Samantha Pauly, a Sinatra Tribute with local performing favorite Don Farrell, and a Birthday Brunch with Jazz Musician Blair Clark.  

Douglas Dunn + Dancers to Present GARDEN PARTY in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2023


After nine sold-out performances this past April, Garden Party, a collaborative work by choreographer Douglas Dunn, visual artist/designer Mimi Gross, and lighting designer Lauren Parrish, will return this fall.

XANADU Comes to Metropolis in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2023


Closing the 2022 – 2023 Season at Metropolis is the cult movie classic turned musical comedy Xanadu. Kevin Wiczer directs the glitter explosion with choreography by Kristine Burdi and musical direction by Kenneth McMullen. 

Adam Pascal to Perform at Feinstein's in Carmel This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2023


From Rent to Pretty Woman and beyond, Adam Pascal has left an indelible mark on Broadway, captivating audiences with his incredible talent. Coming to Feinstein’s stage on Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1, you can experience an intimate performance by this Tony nominated actor.

Who Will Win at the 2023 Tony Awards?
by Team BWW - Jun 9, 2023


Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize at the 2023 Tony Awards? We're breaking it down.

Local 802 AFM Says 'David Byrne is Trying to Break The Union'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2023


In response to a statement from Here Lies Love defending of its use of pre-recorded music as part of its upcoming Broadway production, Local 802 President and Executive Director Tino Gagliardi has issued a statement.

Metropolis School Of Performing Arts to Present URINETOWN; 2023/2024 Programming Announced
by Blair Ingenthron - May 28, 2023


Metropolis has announced its 2023 School of the Performing Arts high school production, in addition to SOPA 2023 summer programming and 2023/2024 programming.

Rita Moreno and Marlene A. Malek Named 2023 Lincoln Medalists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2023


Ford's Theatre Society will honor Rita Moreno and Marlene A. Malek at the 2023 gala performance.

Counting Up the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2023 Nominees!
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2023


The 2023 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or seven!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 79 awards!

Wolf Eyes Announce 'Dreams In Splattered Lines' LP
by Michael Major - May 3, 2023


Wolf Eyes (the Michigan-based experimental sound and visual art collective currently led by Nate Young and John Olson) announced Dreams In Splattered Lines, their first widely-distributed non-compilation album in six years. It includes 'Engaged Withdrawal,” “My Whole Life,” & “Days Decay' from the upcoming full-length.

MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO and More Set for The Barbican's 2023 Theatre and Dance Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2023


This follows A Strange Loop, the Pulitzer Prize-winning new musical direct from Broadway with performances until 9 September and includes a world premiere from Belarus Free Theatre, UK premieres by Why Not Theatre, Eun-Me Ahn, Pam Tanowitz and David Lang, a cross-cultural festival curated by Inua Ellams, the return of Dance Umbrella andTold by an Idiot, and a line-up of exciting and experimental theatre makers in The Pit.

PACIFIC OVERTURES, CLOSE UP - THE TWIGGY MUSICAL, and More Set For Menier Chocolate Factory 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023


With Marjorie Prime currently running at the company's home base in South London and Funny Girl on Broadway, the Menier Chocolate Factory announced forthcoming programming for 2023. Learn more about the lineup here!

Shoshana Bean to Perform at A.R.T. Gala in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2023


Broadway star and recording artist Shoshana Bean (Waitress, Wicked, and Mr. Saturday Night) will perform at American Repertory Theater's 2023 Gala.

LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE Comes to the Met This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2023


American Ballet Theatre returns to the Metropolitan Opera House with four stories of love for its 2023 Summer season, June 22–July 22. The season will feature the New York Premiere of two-time Tony Award-winner Christopher Wheeldon's Like Water for Chocolate, as well as full-length classics Giselle, Swan Lake, and Romeo and Juliet.  General public on sale for ABT's 2023 Summer season begins on Monday, April 24 at 12:00 P.M. at the Metropolitan Opera House box office. 

Steinway Society Presents Finnish Pianist Juho Pohjonen Live And Livestreamed, May 6
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2023


Finnish pianist Juho Pohjonen returns for an encore performance with Steinway Society – The Bay Area on Saturday, May 6 at Cubberley Theatre in Palo Alto.

Kathy Jones Will Be Honored For Lifetime Achievement At 15th Annual Art Star Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2023


 The Laguna Beach Arts Alliance has announced that Laguna Beach artist Kathy Jones will be the honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 15th Annual Art Star Awards to be held on Friday, April 28 at the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach at 5:30 p.m.

Previews: NJ SYMPHONY ANNOUNCES 23-24 SEASON at NJ PAC
by Peter Danish - Mar 10, 2023


NEWARK, NJ: January 27, 2023 - The New Jersey Symphony is thrilled to announce its 101st season highlighting Music Director Xian Zhang's ambitious vision to explore the musical heritage of the American orchestral works.

New Jersey Symphony Announces 2023�"24 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2023


The New Jersey Symphony has announced its 101st season highlighting Music Director Xian Zhang's ambitious vision to explore the musical heritage of the American orchestral works.

Contact FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Contact have there been?
Contact has had 4 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1999, Off-Broadway which opened in 1999, Broadway which opened in 2000 and Broadway which opened in 2000.
What Tony Awards has Contact been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for John WeidmanBest Choreography for Susan Stroman and Best Direction of a Musical for Susan Stroman.
What Tony Awards has Contact won?
Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for John Weidman, Best Choreography for Susan Stroman, Best Direction of a Musical for Susan Stroman, .
What awards has Contact been nominated for?
Contact has been nominated for several awards, including Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Susan Stroman, the choreographer for the show, was nominated for Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards. Contact itself was also nominated for Outstanding New Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, and Frank Gilroy was nominated for Outstanding New Play for his work on the show. Thomas Lynch received a nomination for Outstanding Set Design - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, while Peter Kaczorowski was nominated for Outstanding Lighting Design at the same awards. The show was recognized as a Distinguished Production of a Musical at the Drama League Awards and as an Outstanding Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Peter Kaczorowski was also nominated for Outstanding Lighting Design at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and William Ivey Long received a nomination for Costume Design at The Hewes Awards. Additionally, Peter Kaczorowski was nominated for Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards as well.
What awards has Contact won?
Contact has won several awards in various categories. These include Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Susan Stroman, Outstanding New Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Contact, Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Frank Gilroy, Outstanding Set Design - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Thomas Lynch, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Peter Kaczorowski, Distinguished Production of a Musical (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Outstanding Lighting Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Peter Kaczorwoski, Costume Design (The Hewes Awards) for William Ivey Long, and Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Peter Kaczorowski.

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