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Opened: April 26, 1997
Closing: June 07, 1998

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Find Out Who Won at the 2024 GRAMMYS - Full List of Winners!
by Michael Major - Feb 4, 2024


Find out who won at the GRAMMYs. Notable winners include Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, SZA, Fred Again.., Shucked songwriter Brandy Clark, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, The Beatles, Kylie Minogue, Billie Eilish for the Barbie soundtrack, and more.

Box Office at the Nederlander Theatre is Now Open For The Who's TOMMY on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2024


The Nederlander Theatre box office (208 West 41st Street) is now open for the newly reimagined Broadway production of The Who’s TOMMY, produced by Stephen Gabriel and Ira Pittelman.

Review: THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL: A TRIBUTE TO WHITNEY HOUSTON at Reynolds Performance Hall
by Theresa Bertram - Jan 30, 2024


What did our critic think of THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL: A TRIBUTE TO WHITNEY HOUSTON at Reynolds Performance Hall?

Fish Announces Farewell Tour
by Michael Major - Jan 30, 2024


FISH, the icon of progressive rock and much acclaimed artist, singer, musician, front man and lyricist extraordinaire is announcing his farewell ‘Road To The Isles' tour, bidding a final goodbye to the music industry after four decades of hits, memories and touring. He will be touring across both Europe and the UK.

Evan Rachel Wood Reveals She Nearly Played Audrey in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Once Before
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2024


Evan Rachel Wood and Darren Criss are set to begin performances in Little Shop of Horrors tonight, January 30. But did you know Wood has almost played Audrey once before?

Lisa Ann Walter Wins CELEBRITY JEOPARDY!, Donates to Entertainment Community Fund
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2024


Lisa Ann Walter was revealed as the winner of Celebrity Jeopardy! last week. As part of her big win, she was able to donate her earnings to the charity of her choice. Walter chose to donate her $1,000,000 to the Entertainment Community Fund.

Central Works Opens Season With BOSS MCGREEDY Premiere At Berkeley City Club
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2024


Central Works 2024 season opens March 2 with Boss McGreedy (Mar 2–Mar 31) by Gary Graves, at the historic Berkeley City Club.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company to Present YEAR OF THE GREEN WOOD DRAGON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2024


Welcome the Year of the Green Wood Dragon with the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company's lunar New Year celebration. Experience Chinese dance, acrobatics, vibrant costumes, and live music, including the premiere of a NJPAC-commissioned work, 'Mongolian Festival.'

Central Works Season Opens With BOSS MCGREEDY in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2024


Central Works Season opens March 2 with Boss McGreedy (Mar 2–Mar 31) by Gary Graves, at the historic Berkeley City Club.

FRIGID New York to Present New York City Fringe Festival in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2024


For over 15 years FRIGID New York has been presenting an annual festival of fringe theatre in New York City. This Spring their biggest festival of the year will be rebranded as the New York City Fringe Festival.

Craig Wedren Shares Single 'Pronouns' From New Album 'The Dream Dreaming'
by Michael Major - Jan 25, 2024


Acclaimed musician and film / tv composer Craig Wedren shares new single “Pronouns” along with the Mary Wigmore-directed video for the song. The main synth riff and beat of “Pronouns” had been marinating on Wedren's computer for a while originally developed as an instrumental part of his score to Amy Redford's movie What Comes Around.

Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Marx Brothers at Walnut Street Theatre with GROUCHO: A LIFE IN REVUE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2024


Celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Marx Brothers' historic three-month run at the Walnut with this hilarious and moving tribute to 'The Kings of Comedy.'

Teatro Live! Presents The Return of Stewart Lemoine's PITH!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2024


Teatro Live! presents a revival of Lemoine, a captivating theatrical experience. Don't miss this exciting production!

Comedian John Crist Adds NJPAC To His Fan-Favorite EMOTIONAL SUPPORT Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2024


Comedian John Crist wrapped 2023 as a Top 10 Worldwide Comedian (Pollstar). He spent the last year on his Emotional Support Tour, which he extended into 2024, and today (1.23), Crist adds 10 more dates to the tour including New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for Saturday, June 8th at 7:00 PM.

Trisha Brown Dance Company to Present Second Commission At The Joyce Theater in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024


THE TRISHA BROWN DANCE COMPANY will present its second commissioned work at The Joyce Theater, March 26-31. New York premiere of 'In the Fall' by Noé Soulier, along with Brown's iconic works 'Working Title' and 'Glacial Decoy.'

Everything Coming to Max This February
by Michael Major - Jan 23, 2024


Max announces programming coming to the platform this February, including the debut of the twelfth and final season of HBO Original CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM (2/4). Check out the full list of everything coming to stream on Max in February!

Julianna Margulies, Carol Kane & More To Join Museum Of Jewish Heritage For Community Reading Of NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024


Join Broadway and entertainment figures at the Museum of Jewish Heritage for a community reading of Elie Wiesel's Night in commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Jason Moran & NEC Students Celebrate Duke Ellington In MY HEART SINGS, February 8
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2024


Acclaimed pianist and NEC faculty member Jason Moran joins NEC students to celebrate jazz legend Duke Ellington's 125th birthday on Thursday, February 1, 7:30 p.m. at Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre.

Review: BECOMING DR. RUTH At Village Theatre
by Shelley Dean - Jan 22, 2024


Village Theatre has welcomed a new show and a new Doctor to the stage this weekend. With a set that can’t leave your mind after stepping out of the Issaquah theater, and a leading lady who steals the show (good news, since she’s the only one in it), Becoming Dr. Ruth is a labor of love and arduous work by all those involved. 

How Often Are Musicals Based on Documentaries?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jan 28, 2024


This time, the reader question was: Is How To Dance in Ohio the only musical based on a documentary?

Opera Saratoga and Artists From Juilliard Collaborate on AMERICA SINGS at Caffè Lena
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024


Opera Saratoga's America Sings recital series continues with a unique spin - passing the mic to young artists from The Juilliard School.

Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2024


Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.

Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute Partners with ELF and Machine Dazzle for MAN WOMAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024


Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute partners with ELF and Machine Dazzle for a new duet titled MAN WOMAN.

VIDEO: Get a First Look at Guthrie Theater's ART
by Joshua Wright - Jan 16, 2024


Get a first look at Guthrie Theatre's Art. In this witty satire, an abstract piece of modern art unexpectedly creates tension among three friends, putting their long-held relationships to the test. Previews for ‘Art' begin Saturday, December 16 on the McGuire Proscenium Stage. The show opens on Friday, December 22, 2023, and will play through Sunday, January 28, 2024.

Cast Set For UNCLE VANYA at the Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024


Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full casting for Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!

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The Life - 1997 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Musical Pamela Isaacs
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Ann Ruth
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Ann Ruth
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Martin Pakledinaz
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical Michael Blakemore
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Sam Harris
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Lillias White
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Richard Pilbrow
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Cy Coleman
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestration Dan Sebesky
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestration Harold Wheeler
1997 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Musical 0
1997 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Cy Coleman
1997 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Ira Gasman
1997 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical David Newman
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actress - Musical Pamela Isaacs
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Choreography Joey McKneely
1997 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical David Newman
1997 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Ira Gasman
1997 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Cy Coleman
1997 Tony Awards Best Choreography Joey McKneely
1997 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Martin Pakledinaz
1997 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Michael Blakemore
1997 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Richard Pilbrow
1997 Tony Awards Best Musical Sam Crothers
1997 Tony Awards Best Musical Roger Berlind
1997 Tony Awards Best Musical Martin Richards
1997 Tony Awards Best Musical CyColeman
1997 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Harold Wheeler
1997 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Don Sebesky
1997 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Ira Gasman
1997 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Cy Coleman
1997 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Chuck Cooper
1997 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Sam Harris
1997 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Pamela Isaacs

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