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Ages: 6+
Opened: November 23, 1959

Fiorello! - 1959 - Broadway History , Info & More

Broadway Theatre (Broadway)
1681 Broadway New York, NY

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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Fiorello! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Fiorello! have there been?
Fiorello! has had 6 productions including Broadway which opened in 1959, Broadway which opened in 1959, West End which opened in 1962, Off-Broadway which opened in 1994, New York which opened in 2013 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2016.
What Tony Awards has Fiorello! been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Choreography for Peter Gennaro, Best Conductor and Musical Director for Hal HastingsBest Direction of a Musical for George Abbott and Best Scenic Design of a Musical for William and Jean Eckart.
What Tony Awards has Fiorello! won?
Best Musical, Best Choreography for Peter Gennaro, Best Conductor and Musical Director for Hal Hastings, Best Direction of a Musical for George Abbott, Best Scenic Design of a Musical for William and Jean Eckart, .
What awards has Fiorello! been nominated for?
Fiorello! has been nominated for several prestigious awards. It was nominated for Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, it received nominations for The Pulitzer Prize for Drama, with one nomination for Jerome Weidman and another for George Abbott. These nominations highlight the recognition and acclaim that Fiorello! has received in the theater industry.
What awards has Fiorello! won?
Fiorello! has won several awards, including the Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, the show received two Pulitzer Prizes for Drama. One was awarded to Jerome Weidman, who wrote the book for the musical, and the other was awarded to George Abbott, who directed the production. These prestigious accolades recognize the exceptional quality and impact of Fiorello! in the world of theater.

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