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Ages: 6+
Opened: November 23, 1959

Fiorello! - 1959 - Broadway History , Info & More

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strongFIORELLO!/strong tells the story of the rise to power of New

York?s ?Little Flower,? Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia (1882-1947). In a time

when the crooked political machine known as ?Tammany Hall? was up to

its ears in graft, vice and corruption, it took this small, honest man

to break their stranglehold on New York City politics. With guts and

perseverance the "Little Flower" put a bright, new shine on the "Big

Apple."brbrWhile most political musicals are satires, strongFIORELLO!/strong is a love story set to the music and beat of a New York City in the midst of change. strongFIORELLO!/strong

is a witty sweet valentine to all that is right about the way our

government works. The little man with the big heart continues to attract

and charm audiences with his warmth and humor.

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York to Celebrate Stein with Zorba, Baker's Wife, Etc.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2007


The York Theatre Company has announced its Fall 2007 Musicals in Mufti Series -- the York's acclaimed series of musical theatre gems in staged concert performances

MCC Youth Company Announces 3rd Annual FreshPlay Fest
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2007


MCC Theater has announced programming for the MCC Theater Youth Company's third annual FreshPlay Festival, which is set to take place at Theatre Row's Clurman Theatre

Lenny Wolpe to Join Wicked as The Wizard, July 10
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2007


Beginning performances Tuesday, July 10, Lenny Wolpe will play The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in the Broadway musical Wicked.

'The Sparrow' Soars with Top Honors at Jefferson Awards
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2007


The 34th Annual Jefferson Awards presented seven trophies to House Theatre of Chicago's production of 'The Sparrow.' 'Side Show,' 'Fiorello!' and 'Blues for an Alabama Sky' also took top honors.

Jerry Bock Children's Musical to Premiere in Houston
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2007


The newest musical by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning composer Jerry Bock, The Princess Who Could Not Be Heard, will be given its world-premiere production when it opens the 29th annual Houston Children's Theatre Festival from June 15 to 29 in Houston, Texas

Maltby and Shire Show Will Take Off at the Menier
by Robert Gould - May 15, 2007


Following its staging of the UK premieres of musicals 'Tick, Tick Boom' in 2005 and 'The Last Five Years' in 2006, the Menier Chocolate Factory will go one better this summer by staging the World Premiere of the new Maltby and Shire musical, 'Take Flight' from July 25 to September 22 (previewing from July 13). The Menier will hope to repeat the success of its other 2005 musical production, 'Sunday In the Park With George', as 'Take Flight' reunites the artistic team that presented the award winning Sondheim revival - director Sam Buntrock and designer David Farley.

Steinbeck's Of Mice & Men Comes to Urban Stages May 10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2007


John Steinbeck's timeless classic graces the New York stage for its 70th Anniversary production.

LOVEMUSIK Announces Full Cast
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2007


Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, artistic director; Barry Grove, executive producer) is pleased to announce full casting for the world premiere of LoveMusik, a new musical featuring the songs of Kurt Weill, starring Tony Awardâ winners Michael Cerveris and Donna Murphy.

TheatreWorks USA Co-Founder Jay Harnick Dies at 78
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2007


On February 27th, Jay Harnick, the co-founder and former artistic director of TheatreWorks USA, died at the age of 78 after suffering a long illness.

Fiorello! Star and Broadway Veteran Ellen Hanley Dies at 80
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2007


Broadway Performer Ellen Hanley, of 'Fiorello!' and '1776' dies at age 80.

The Apple Tree: Golden Delicious
by Michael Dale - Jan 19, 2007


Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick's 1966 charmer is given a sublime revival with Kristin Chenoweth, Brian d'Arcy James and Marc Kudisch all in scrumptious form.

Sheldon Harnick Goes Downstage Center, November 17
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2006


The American Theatre Wing and XM Satellite Radio proudly present an interview with celebrated Broadway lyricist Sheldon Harnick on their weekly theatrical interview show, 'Downstage Center,' on XM's On Broadway

A Wonderful Life: Winged Victory
by Michael Dale - Nov 16, 2006


Paper Mill presents Sheldon Harnick and Joe Raposo's musical adaptation of a Frank Capra classic

Lemenager, La Cause, Etc. Set for Arena's She Loves Me
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2006


Washington, D.C.'s Arena Stage, which has been increasingly busy with musicals in recent years, has announced casting for its upcoming production of the Bock and Harnick classic She Loves Me, which will begin performances on November 17th on the Fichlander Stage, with opening night set for November 28th

Pappas, Brandt, Etc. Round Out Cast of On Golden Pond Tour
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2006


Full casting has been set for the upcoming national tour of On Golden Pond, co-starring the previously announced Tom Bosley and Michael Learned

She Loves Me to Romance Arena Stage; Replaces Vogel Work
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2006


Washington, DC's Arena Stage, which has been increasingly busy with musicals in recent years, has replaced Paula Vogel's A Civil War Christmas with the Bock and Harnick classic She Loves Me for the holiday season

Baltimore/Washington Backstage Broadway Edition:7-16-06
by Charles Shubow - Jul 17, 2006


A week-end in NYC: a play, a musical, an opera and a free concert!

Tony Career Day Brings Bway to High School Students, 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2006


On Tony Career Day, New York City Department Of Education theatre students from all five boroughs will gather together on Tuesday, May 23rd to learn what it really takes to be a theatre professional

Hal Prince to Receive Lifetime Achievement Tony Award
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2006


Legendary producer/director Harold Prince--who currently has twenty Tony Awards (including two Special Tony Awards) on his mantle--will add a Tony for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre

Bosley and Learned are New Stars of On Golden Pond Tour
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2006


Tony Award-winner Tom Bosley and TV and theatre veteran Michael Learned have been announced as replacements for Richard Chamberlain and Hayley Mills in the upcoming national tour of Ernest Thompson's On Golden Pond

Of Thee I Sing Performance Follows City Center Gala, 5/15
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2006


A performance of Encores!' Of Thee I Sing will follow City Center's benefit gala on May 15th

Showtunes! to Present On the Twentieth Century in Concert
by Robbie Wachs - Mar 18, 2006


Showtunes! Theatre Company will present the classic Coleman, Comden, and Green Musical On the TwentiethCentury in conert for 2 performances only.

Drowsy Chaperone Starts Bway Previews April 3, Opens May 1
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2006


The show, will begin previews on April 3, 2006 and will open on May 1, 2006.

Other Productions of Fiorello!

1959   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1962   West End London Revival
West End
1994   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2013   New York New York City Center Production
New York
2016   Off-Broadway Berkshire Theatre Group Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway

Fiorello! - 1959 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1960 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Jerry Bock
1960 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Sheldon Harnick
1960 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical George Abbott
1960 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Jerome Weidman
1960 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama Jerome Weidman
1960 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama George Abbott
1960 Tony Awards Best Choreography Peter Gennaro
1960 Tony Awards Best Conductor and Musical Director Hal Hastings
1960 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical George Abbott
1960 Tony Awards Best Musical Jerome Weidman
1960 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Tom Bosley
1960 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Howard Da Silva
1960 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical William and Jean Eckart

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