42nd Street 1980 - Articles Page 19

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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Signature Theatre's HOME Begins Peformances 11/11
by Reynard Loki - Nov 10, 2008


Signature Theatre Company's (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) production of HOME will begin previews on Tuesday, November 11. HOME is the second production of Signature's 2008-2009 Season, celebrating the historic Negro Ensemble Company (NEC).

Bond and Woodruff Team Up for CHAIR, Opening 12/11 at The Duke
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 30, 2008


Acclaimed British playwright Edward Bond, will reunite with acclaimed American director Robert Woodruff for Theatre for a New Audience's New York premiere production of Mr. Bond's Chair featuring Stephanie Roth Haberle beginning previews Friday, December 5, at 8:00pm for an opening Wednesday, December 11, at 8:00pm for a run through December 28 at The Duke on 42nd Street, a New 42nd Street® project, 229 West 42nd Street.

Princess Grace Awards Gala to Honor Glenn Close
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2008


On Wednesday, October 15, 2008, the Princess Grace Foundation-USA will host the Princess Grace Awards Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City and present 31 Awards to emerging artists in theater, dance and film, as well as two Princess Grace Statue Awards to artists who have previously won Awards and have shown achievement and growth in their respective fields. Every year, the Princess Grace Foundation-USA (PGF-USA) proudly awards these grants at its annual gala to support its mission of providing crucial support to emerging artists in America.

Tickets Now on Sale for Signature's 'Home'
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 14, 2008


Tickets go on sale today for Signature Theatre Company's (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) production of HOME, the second production of Signature's 2008-2009 season celebrating the historic Negro Ensemble Company (NEC).

BB King Blues Club & Highline Ballroom Present New Schedule
by Reynard Loki - Oct 8, 2008


B.B. King Blues Club and Grill and The Highline Ballroom, two of the nation's most respected music venues and New York's premier home for Broadway stars and cabaret, present their schedule of performances, with recently added or altered shows.

Platform Theatre Group's Revival of 'Two Rooms' Opens Tonight at the Lion Theatre
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 7, 2008


Platform Theatre Group (Greg Tully, Producer) will present the official opening of ther New York revival of Lee Blessing's Two Rooms, directed by Peter Flynn, for a limited Off-Broadway engagement at the Lion Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street) on Tuesday, October 7th (7 PM). Performances began October 2nd, 2008

Platform Theatre Group Presents 'Two Rooms' Starting Tonight, 10/2
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 2, 2008


Platform Theatre Group (Greg Tully, Producer) will present the New York revival of Lee Blessing's Two Rooms, directed by Peter Flynn, for a limited Off-Broadway engagement at the Lion Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street), beginning October 2nd. Opening Night is set for Tuesday, October 7th (7 PM).

Signature Theatre Announces Full Cast of 'Home'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 30, 2008


Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) is proud to announce casting for HOME, by Samm-Art Williams and directed by Ron OJ Parson. HOME will be the second production of Signature's 2008-09 season celebrating the historic Negro Ensemble Company (NEC).

Fraser, Gemignani, Testa and More at Laurie Beechman this October
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 25, 2008


The West Bank Café announces upcoming performances to be presented in The Laurie Beechman Theatre. The West Bank Café is located at 407 West 42nd. St., at Ninth Avenue. For reservations, please call 212.695.6909.

Ted Danson to Present Glenn Close with Princess Grace Award; Jim Dale Will Host
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 25, 2008


On Wednesday, October 15, 2008, the Princess Grace Foundation-USA will host the Princess Grace Awards Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City and present 31 Awards to emerging artists in theater, dance and film, as well as two Princess Grace Statue Awards to artists who have previously won Awards and have shown achievement and growth in their respective fields.

Platform Theatre Group to Present Revival of Lee Blessing's 'Two Rooms'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 17, 2008


Platform Theatre Group (Greg Tully, Producer) will present the New York revival of Lee Blessing's Two Rooms, directed by Peter Flynn, for a limited Off-Broadway engagement at the Lion Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street), beginning October 2nd. Opening Night is set for Tuesday, October 7th (7 PM).

Albee's 'Occupant' Begins With Ruehl and Bryggman
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2008


Previews begin tomorrow, Tuesday May 6th, for Signature Theatre Company's world premiere production of Edward Albee's 'Occupant' starring Mercedes Ruehl and Larry Bryggman.

Duncan and Ziemba To Announce Outer Critics Circle
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2008


Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers covering New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway, is proud to report that Broadway stars Sandy Duncan and Karen Ziemba will publicly announce the nominees for the 2007-08 season on Monday, April 21st (11AM) at the historic Algonquin Hotel (59 West 44th Street). Outer Critics Circle will post award nominations in 23 categories and are the first major Broadway/Off-Broadway award nominees of the New York theater season.

'Dancers Over 40' Pays Tribue To Chamption 3/31
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2008


Dancers Over 40 members have worked with many choreographers, but almost none as often as the award-winning Director/Choreographer Gower Champion. On Monday, March 31st at 7:30 pm, some of the dancers and the creative talents associated with Mr. Champion, from 1951's 'Make a Wish' to his last Broadway show the smash hit musical '42nd Street' in 1980, will be represented on the stage of the St. Luke's Theater at 308 West 46th Street.

Dancers Salute Gower Champion in March 31 Panels
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2008


On March 31, the dancers and the creative talents associated with Director/Choreographer Gower Champion will be represented on the stage of the St. Luke's Theater at 308 West 46th Street at 7:30PM - represented from 1951's Make a Wish to his last Broadway show and the smash 42nd Street in 1980.

'42nd Street' Dances into Shanghai; Opening Asian Tour 9/5
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2007


The Tony-Award winning musical 42nd Street opens in Shanghai, China on September 5 for an unprecedented seven-city tour.

Ateh to Present Ayckbourn's Mr. A's Amazing Maze Plays
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2007


CollectiveP.A.S.T. at chashama & The Ateh Theatre Group is pleased to announce their production of Alan Ayckbourn's Mr. A's Amazing Maze Plays, directed by Carlton Ward, as part of Collective P.A.S.T. residency at the chashama theater

42nd Street UK Tour lined up for a West End Transfer?
by Ryan Woods - May 25, 2007


According to some sources the current UK Tour of the showbiz musical, 42nd Street, is being tipped to enter the West End towards the end of the year.

MGM to Remake Fame for Summer '08 Release
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2007


MGM will bring Fame back to the screen with a remake of the 1980 movie musical about students striving for success at the High School of Performing Arts.

King Hedley Extends at Signature Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2007


Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Kathryn M. Lipuma, Executive Director) announced today that it would extend August Wilson's KING HEDLEY II one additional week since the originally scheduled run has been sold-out for weeks.

Lisa Brescia Guest Stars Closing Night of 'Into the Weeds'
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2006


The cast of Into the Weeds: The Bill Weeden Songbook will welcome guest star Lisa Brescia to the show as it's guest star for the production's final performance on Saturday, December 2. The performance will begin at 11 pm at the Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd Street at 9th Avenue).

FRONT ROW CENTRE weekly radio show
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - Oct 18, 2006


FRONT ROW CENTRE, a weekly program featuring original cast performances of Broadway's greatest hits returns to the Toronto airwaves starting Sunday November 12.

Duse's Fever, Play on Acting Legend, Begins Off-Bway 11/9
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2006


Duse's Fever -- a new Off-Broadway play by Mica Bagnasco, based on the life of celebrated actress Eleanora Duse -- will be given its world-premiere production, with previews beginning November 9th, prior to its official press opening November 16th at Theatre Row's Kirk Theatre

Full New York Musical Theatre Festival Schedule Announced
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2006


Complete scheduling information has been announced for the New York Musical Theatre Festival

Complete Casting Announced for Wilson's Seven Guitars
by BWW News Desk - Jun 26, 2006


Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Kathryn Lipuma, Executive Director) announces complete casting for SEVEN GUITARS, the first play of its 2006-2007 three-play tribute to the works of August Wilson.

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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