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Opened: October 14, 1930

Girl Crazy - 1930 - Broadway History , Info & More

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Since its Broadway opening in 1930, GIRL CRAZY has dazzled audiences with gorgeous and toe-tapping songs like “Bidin’ My Time,” “Embraceable You,” “Treat Me Rough,” “But Not For Me,” and “I Got Rhythm.” The show made Ginger Rogers a star and was Ethel Merman’s stage debut. George Gershwin conducted the opening night orchestra, which included Benny Goodman, Gene Krupa, Glenn Miller, and Jimmy Dorsey. ‘Nuff said? Go crazy with us!

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Broadway By the Bay To Move To Redwood City's Fox Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 20, 2010


Executive Director Jim Gardia and Artistic Director Brooke Knight are proud to announce that Broadway By the Bay -the Peninsula's premier musical theatre company - will make their new home at the historic Fox Theatre in Redwood City beginning with their 2011 season.

Broadway By the Bay Presents ANNIE 7/15-8/1
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2010


BROADWAY BY THE BAY (BBBay), the Peninsula's premiere musical theatre company, continues its 45th season with a production of the classic Broadway musical ANNIE, running Thursday, July 15 through Sunday, August 1 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center (600 N. Delaware Ave., San Mateo). Press night is scheduled for Friday, July 16, 2010.

Broadway By the Bay Presents ANNIE 7/15-8/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 7, 2010


BROADWAY BY THE BAY (BBBay), the Peninsula's premiere musical theatre company, continues its 45th season with a production of the classic Broadway musical ANNIE, running Thursday, July 15 through Sunday, August 1 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center (600 N. Delaware Ave., San Mateo). Press night is scheduled for Friday, July 16, 2010.

Broadway By the Bay Presents ANNIE 7/15-8/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 22, 2010


BROADWAY BY THE BAY (BBBay), the Peninsula's premiere musical theatre company, continues its 45th season with a production of the classic Broadway musical ANNIE, running Thursday, July 15 through Sunday, August 1 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center (600 N. Delaware Ave., San Mateo). Press night is scheduled for Friday, July 16, 2010.

Gordon's SYCAMORE TREES at Signature Closes 6/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2010


Previews will begin today at Virginia's Signature Theatre for the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees written by Ricky Ian Gordon, the award-winning composer of the opera The Grapes of Wrath and the musicals Dream True and My Life with Albertine. A starry Broadway cast portrays Gordon's own family story - complete with a tough Bronx-born father and former 'Borscht Belt' singer/comedian mother - in a tale of two generations' struggles and triumphs in the decades from World War II through the 1990s.

Signature Theatre's SYCAMORE TREES With Marc Kudisch Closes 6/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2010


Signature Theatre, the current recipient of the Tony Award® for Regional Theatre, presents the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees by Ricky Ian Gordon, composer of the acclaimed opera The Grapes of Wrath and the OBIE Award-winning Orpheus and Euridice, as well as the musicals My Life with Albertine and Dream True.

Broadway By the Bay Welcomes Jason Robert Brown 7/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 1, 2010


Broadway By the Bay (BBBay), the Peninsula's premiere musical theatre company, is proud to welcome Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown for a one-day only master class and concert on Saturday, July 24th.

The Fine Arts Center Theatre Co Closes CRAZY FOR YOU 5/30
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2010


The Fine Arts Center Theatre Company presents the Tony Award-winning 'Best Musical,' Crazy For You, from May 7-30 at the SaG?Ji Theatre.

Broadway By the Bay Presents ANNIE 7/15-8/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 24, 2010


BROADWAY BY THE BAY (BBBay), the Peninsula's premiere musical theatre company, continues its 45th season with a production of the classic Broadway musical ANNIE, running Thursday, July 15 through Sunday, August 1 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center (600 N. Delaware Ave., San Mateo). Press night is scheduled for Friday, July 16, 2010.

Mark Kudisch: 'I have made a career of being the foil'
by Jeff Dennhardt - May 23, 2010


Mark Kudisch, set to star in the Washington area premiere of Ricky Ian Gordon's SYCAMORE TREES at the Signature Theatre, has said he has made a career of playing the jilted man who doesn't need to find love. As he put it, 'I have made a career of being the foil.'

Kudisch, Kuhn, et al Appear in Gordon's SYCAMORE TREES at Signature 5/18-6/13
by Abigail Arnold - May 18, 2010


Previews will begin today at Virginia's Signature Theatre for the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees written by Ricky Ian Gordon, the award-winning composer of the opera The Grapes of Wrath and the musicals Dream True and My Life with Albertine. A starry Broadway cast portrays Gordon's own family story - complete with a tough Bronx-born father and former 'Borscht Belt' singer/comedian mother - in a tale of two generations' struggles and triumphs in the decades from World War II through the 1990s.

Signature Theatre Presents SYCAMORE TREES With Marc Kudisch & More, Opens 5/18
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2010


Signature Theatre, the current recipient of the Tony Award® for Regional Theatre, presents the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees by Ricky Ian Gordon, composer of the acclaimed opera The Grapes of Wrath and the OBIE Award-winning Orpheus and Euridice, as well as the musicals My Life with Albertine and Dream True.

Writers' Theatre's OH COWARD! Runs Thru 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2010


Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the second extension of Oh Coward!, words and music by Noel Coward, devised by Roderick Cook. The production, which began its run in November 2009 is directed by Jim Corti, with musical direction by Doug Peck. The production has been extended through April 18, 2010, at Writers' Theatre, 664 Vernon Avenue in Glencoe.

Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company to Stage THE SOUL OF GERSHWIN
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2010


'The Soul of Gershwin, The Musical Journey of an American Klezmer' featuring 23 songs from renowned composer George Gershwin, played by a klezmer band and showcasing a number of vocalists will play at Toronto's Winter Garden Theatre from May 1 to 9, 2010.

The Fine Arts Center Theatre Co Presents CRAZY FOR YOU 5/7-30
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2010


The Fine Arts Center Theatre Company presents the Tony Award-winning 'Best Musical,' Crazy For You, from May 7-30 at the SaG?Ji Theatre.

Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company to Stage THE SOUL OF GERSHWIN
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2010


'The Soul of Gershwin, The Musical Journey of an American Klezmer' featuring 23 songs from renowned composer George Gershwin, played by a klezmer band and showcasing a number of vocalists will play at Toronto's Winter Garden Theatre from May 1 to 9, 2010.

Broadway By The Bay Ends Run of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS 4/18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2010


BROADWAY BY THE BAY (BBBay), the Peninsula's premiere musical theatre company, will close the first production of its 45th season, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, the musical comedy hitrunningTuesday, Sunday, April 18 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center (600 N. Delaware Ave., San Mateo).

The Fine Arts Center Theatre Co Presents CRAZY FOR YOU 5/7-30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 9, 2010


The Fine Arts Center Theatre Company presents the Tony Award-winning 'Best Musical,' Crazy For You, from May 7-30 at the SaG?Ji Theatre.

Signature Theatre Presents SYCAMORE TREES With Marc Kudisch & More, Opens 5/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 2, 2010


Signature Theatre, the current recipient of the Tony Award® for Regional Theatre, presents the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees by Ricky Ian Gordon, composer of the acclaimed opera The Grapes of Wrath and the OBIE Award-winning Orpheus and Euridice, as well as the musicals My Life with Albertine and Dream True.

Broadway By The Bay Kicks Off 45th Season with DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS 4/1
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2010


BROADWAY BY THE BAY (BBBay), the Peninsula's premiere musical theatre company, kicks off its 45th season with DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, the musical comedy hitrunningTuesday, April 1 through Sunday, April 18 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center (600 N. Delaware Ave., San Mateo).

Broadway By The Bay Kicks Off 45th Season with DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS 4/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 24, 2010


BROADWAY BY THE BAY (BBBay), the Peninsula's premiere musical theatre company, kicks off its 45th season with DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, the musical comedy hitrunningTuesday, April 1 through Sunday, April 18 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center (600 N. Delaware Ave., San Mateo).

NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald & More, 3/16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2010


The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.

Writers' Theatre Announces Fourth Extension of OH COWARD! Now Running Thru 5/16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2010


Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the second extension of Oh Coward!, words and music by Noel Coward, devised by Roderick Cook. The production, which began its run in November 2009 is directed by Jim Corti, with musical direction by Doug Peck. The production has been extended through April 18, 2010, at Writers' Theatre, 664 Vernon Avenue in Glencoe.

Broadway By The Bay Kicks Off 45th Season with DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS 4/1
by Mary Hanrahan - Feb 16, 2010


BROADWAY BY THE BAY (BBBay), the Peninsula's premiere musical theatre company, kicks off its 45th season with DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, the musical comedy hitrunningTuesday, April 1 through Sunday, April 18 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center (600 N. Delaware Ave., San Mateo).

Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company to Stage THE SOUL OF GERSHWIN
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2010


'The Soul of Gershwin, The Musical Journey of an American Klezmer' featuring 23 songs from renowned composer George Gershwin, played by a klezmer band and showcasing a number of vocalists will play at Toronto's Winter Garden Theatre from May 1 to 9, 2010.

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