42nd Street 1980 - Articles Page 11

Ages: 8+
Opened: August 25, 1980
Closing: January 08, 1989

42nd Street - 1980 - Broadway History , Info & More

St. James Theatre (Broadway)
246 West 44th St. New York, NY

Based on a novel by Bradford Ropes and the 1933 Warner Bros.

A big…bright…bold dance musical. It’s the ultimate backstage showbiz fairy tale when a stage struck understudy becomes an overnight star. Filled with a hit parade of songs like “Lullaby of Broadway,” “We’re in the Money,” “Shuffle Off to Buffalo” and of course, “42nd Street,” it will leave you tapping your toes, with a smile on your face and a song in your heart. This Tony Award winner for Best Musical is a song and dance extravaganza.

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Weston Playhouse to Present Classic Musical 42ND STREET, 8/1-24
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 18, 2013


While the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal continues to rock the Weston Playhouse (thru 7/27), and the tender new musical Loving Leo captivates audiences at the Rod & Gun Club (thru 8/4); yet another busload of talent has pulled into town and invites you to 'come and meet their dancing feet.' The feel-good Broadway favorite, 42nd Street, kicks off August with glitz and glamour on the Playhouse stage (8/1 - 8/24.)

42ND STREET Plays Now thru 6/23 at the Barn Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2013


Come on along and listen to the lullaby of Broadway at the Barn Theatre! The glamour, spectacle, and fashion of 1930s Broadway comes to the Barn in 42ND STREET tonight, June 11 through 23.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 6/4- Mary Testa
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 4, 2013


Happy Birthday, Mary Testa! Testa is a two-time Tony Award nominee, for performances in revivals of Leonard Bernstein's On the Town (1998) and 42nd Street (2001). She made her debut as Miss Goldberg in William Finn's one-act musical In Trousers (1979), part one of his 'Marvin Trilogy,' winning audiences over with her rendition of 'Set Those Sails' and 'I Am Wearing a Hat,' as well as 'The Rape of Miss Goldberg by Marvin.' She returned to Broadway in July, 2007 in the musical-theater remake of the 1980 film Xanadu for which she received a Drama Desk Award nomination.

42ND STREET to Play 6/11-23 at the Barn Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 1, 2013


Come on along and listen to the lullaby of Broadway at the Barn Theatre! The glamour, spectacle, and fashion of 1930s Broadway comes to the Barn in 42ND STREET June 11 through 23.

Ocean State Theatre Company's 2013-2014 Season Opens With LES MISERABLES
by Kelsey Denette - May 8, 2013


Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC) has announced that its first full season in their new state-of-the-art theatre located at 1245 Jefferson Boulevard in Warwick, will open with the international smash hit, Les Miserables.

CARMEN'S PLACE (A FANTASY) Opens at Castillo Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2013


What happens when the squares of Seville meet the streets of New York? Find out tonight, April 26 when Carmen's Place (A Fantasy) opens at the Castillo Theatre on 42nd Street, running until June 16. Featuring some of opera's best-loved music as well as six original musical numbers, Carmen's Place (A Fantasy) is helmed by the 2012 AUDELCO Award winner for directing, Gabrielle L. Kurlander, whose production of Sally and Tom (The American Way) was a popular and critical success at Castillo last season.

CARMEN'S PLACE (A FANTASY) to Open at Castillo Theatre, 4/26
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2013


What happens when the squares of Seville meet the streets of New York? Find out on April 26 when Carmen's Place (A Fantasy) opens at the Castillo Theatre on 42nd Street, running until June 16. Featuring some of opera's best-loved music as well as six original musical numbers, Carmen's Place (A Fantasy) is helmed by the 2012 AUDELCO Award winner for directing, Gabrielle L. Kurlander, whose production of Sally and Tom (The American Way) was a popular and critical success at Castillo last season.

ON KENTUCKY AVENUE Comes to the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 2/23
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 22, 2013


'On Kentucky Avenue' returns to the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 West 42nd Street, for two performances on Saturday, February 23 at 12 Noon and 3 PM.

BWW Reviews: Boulder's Dinner Theatre Presents Toe-Tapping Enthusiasm in 42nd STREET
by Michael Mulhern - Feb 9, 2013


This show was wonderfully executed and hit the ground tapping. This featured some fierce talents in tap and I sat there amazed at several of the numbers.

Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Announces Nominations for Theatrical Achievement in 2012
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2013


The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle (LADCC) has announced its nominations and special awards for excellence in Los Angeles and Orange County theatre in 2012. The 44th annual LADCC Awards ceremony will take place on Monday, March 18 at historic, heralded Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 S. Spring Street in downtown L.A.

EDUCATING RITA, NEXT TO NORMAL, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD and More Set for Weston Vermont Theatre's 2013 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2013


Vermont's award-winning Weston Playhouse Theatre Company has announced its 2013 season of shows - a sweeping collection of modern classics and emergent theatrical work. Weston's Resident Producing Director Steve Stettler says the new season is 'populated by a collection of dreamers whose stories will send you out of the theatre full of hope.'

John Waters, Beth Leavel, Marissa Perry and More Set for Symphonic Premiere of HAIRSPRAY: IN CONCERT!, Jan 2013
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2013


Marking the 25th anniversary of the John Waters' original film, Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly brings together an all-star cast of Broadway, film and TV stars for the full symphonic production of the Broadway musical, Hairspray. Hairspray: In Concert! will premiere with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra tonight, Jan. 11-13, 2013, and with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Jan. 24-27, 2013.

42ND STREET Opens At Boulder's Dinner Theatre Tonight! Running Through 02/16/2013
by Patrick Nugent - Nov 9, 2012


The glamour, spectacle and fashion of 1930s Broadway comes to Boulder's Dinner Theatre (BDT) just in time for the holiday season. Aspirations, hopes and dreams of love and success along the Great White Way tap their way across the stage when 42ND STREET opens at Boulder's Dinner Theatre November 9, 2012 through February 16, 2013.

BWW Reviews: MTW Opens 60th Season with Tap-Tastic 42ND STREET Revival
by Michael L. Quintos - Nov 8, 2012


To high-kick-start its 60th anniversary season, Musical Theatre West in Long Beach, CA is presenting a glossy, high-energy revival of what could be the Great Grand-Daddy of all backstage musicals: 42ND STREET. This terrific, tap-tastic new production continues performances at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center through November 11.

BWW Reviews: Musical Theatre West Offers Naughty, Bawdy, Gaudy, Sporty 42ND STREET
by Don Grigware - Oct 28, 2012


With Jon Engstrom's super direction and choreography and this cast's nonstop excellent tapping, cavorting, and devilishly fine chemistry, this production of 42nd Street dazzles from top to bottom.

Warner Bros. to Release Restored 3D Edition of THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 4, 2012


Warner Bros. announced today that the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz will be fully restored and converted into 3D, as a part of the studio's 90th Anniversary celebration next year. The film is currently being restored and will be released on Blu-ray 3D in either September or October of next year.

Photo Flash: Theatre at the Center's 42ND STREET Opening Night
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2012


Come and meet those dancing feet as Theatre at the Center presents the winner of the 1980 Tony Award for "Best New Musical" and the 2001 Tony Award for "Best Revival of a Musical", 42ND STREET. The biggest production to ever be presented on Theatre at the Center's stage, this heart pounding, foot stomping spectacular runs now through October 21 at 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, with a press performance September 16. Check out photos from the show's opening night below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Theatre at the Center's 42ND STREET
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2012


Come and meet those dancing feet as Theatre at the Center presents the winner of the 1980 Tony Award for "Best New Musical" and the 2001 Tony Award for "Best Revival of a Musical", 42ND STREET. The biggest production to ever be presented on Theatre at the Center's stage, this heart pounding, foot stomping spectacular runs now through October 21 at 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, with a press performance September 16. Get a first look at the show in the photos below!

Theatre at the Center Opens 42ND STREET Tonight, 9/13
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2012


Theatre at the Center presents the winner of the 1980 Tony Award for "Best New Musical" and the 2001 Tony Award for "Best Revival of a Musical", 42ND STREET.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for September 12th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson - Sep 12, 2012


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. 'Grease,' 'Godspell,' 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' 'The Rocky Horror Show' and 'Xanadu' bring back the 70s! Plus more, including a big '42nd Street,' two announcements from Light Opera Works, and a weekend with Lonny Price.

Dave Willetts and Marti Webb Star in 42ND STREET National Tour at New Wimbledon Theatre, Now thru Sept 15
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2012


West End stars Dave Willetts (Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Cats, Ragtime, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers) and Marti Webb (Blood Brothers, Tell Me On a Sunday, Evita, Cats) will join forces to headline the legendary Broadway musical 42nd Street as it heads to New Wimbledon Theatre from tonight, 11 - Saturday 15 September.

Former NYT Critic Frank Rich Answers Questions About Career
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 30, 2012


Former New York Times theatre critic Frank Rich recently answered a plethora of questions through a Reddit AMA, about which he tweeted: 'Fielded two hours' worth of smart questions in the AMA at Reddit today, dealing with everything from Paul Ryan to the opening night of '42nd Street.'

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 8/25- 42ND STREET
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2012


Today in 1980, 42nd Street opened at the Wintergarden Theatre, where it ran for 3486 performances. 42nd Street is a musical with a book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble, lyrics by Al Dubin, and music by Harry Warren. The 1980 Broadway production, directed by an ailing Gower Champion and orchestrated by Philip J. Lang, won the Tony Award for Best Musical and became a long-running hit. Based on the novel by Bradford Ropes and the subsequent 1933 film adaptation, it focuses on the efforts of famed dictatorial Great White Way director Julian Marsh to mount a successful stage production of a musical extravaganza at the height of the Great Depression.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for August 15th, 2012
by Paul W. Thompson - Aug 15, 2012


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Casting news for ChiShakes' 'Sunday,' TATC's '42nd Street' and Paramount's 'Grease,' plus ALW and the eye-popping Marriott season, Chicago's first 'Q,' Super September along Belmont Avenue and much more!

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of Maine State Music Theatre's 42ND STREET
by Tracy Kaczorowski - Aug 14, 2012


Maine State Music Theatre is in its final production of the season, 42nd Street. The show runs until August 25th; for tickets and showtimes contact the box office at (207) 725- 8769 or visit www.msmt.org. Check out the video preview below!

Other Productions of 42nd Street

1980   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1983   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1984   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
1984   West End London Production
West End
1991   West End Return Engagement [West End]
West End
2001   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2002   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2006   Pittsburgh, PA (Regional) Pittsburgh CLO Revival
Pittsburgh, PA (Regional)
2015   US Tour Non-Equity National Tour
US Tour
2017   West End West End Revival
West End
2020   Chicago Lyric Opera of Chicago Production
Chicago

42nd Street - 1980 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1991 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Lee Roy Reams
1981 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Gower Champion
1981 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Theoni V. Aldredge
1981 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Lee Roy Reams
1981 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical 0
1981 Theatre World Awards Performance Wanda Richert
1981 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Michael Stewart
1981 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Mark Bramble
1981 Tony Awards Best Choreography Gower Champion
1981 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Theoni V. Aldredge
1981 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Gower Champion
1981 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Tharon Musser
1981 Tony Awards Best Musical David Merrick
1981 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Wanda Richert

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