My One and Only 1983 - Articles Page 21

Ages: 10+
Opened: May 1, 1983
Closing: March 03, 1985

My One and Only - 1983 - Broadway History , Info & More

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

‘S Wonderful! ‘S Marvelous! The glamorous ‘20s come roaring back to life when a barnstorming aviator falls for a bathing beauty. Their romantic pursuit is sidetracked by a series of zany escapades but together they navigate their way to a happy ending. This tap dance spectacular with an incomparable Gershwin score - "'S Wonderful," "Funny Face," "Kickin' The Clouds Away" and more - will have you floating on air.



My One and Only features Music by George Gershwin, Lyrics by Ira Gershwin and Book by Peter Stone and Timothy S. Mayer.

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Peter Glebo Gallery Presents LONGNECKS, Runs 6/3 - 8/29
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2010


Peter Glebo Gallery is pleased to present Longnecks, an exhibition of large-scale, acrylic-on-canvas portraits of giraffes by Broadway legend Tommy Tune. Opening on Thursday, June 3 and running through Sunday, August 29, the exhibition will serve as the new Chelsea gallery's inaugural exhibition. This exhibition is made possible, in part, by the generous support of Playbill.

Melody Gardot and The New York Pops to Launch SummerStage 2010 6/1
by BWW News Desk - Jun 1, 2010


The New York Pops kicks off the summer with celebrated American jazz singer Melody Gardot on the opening night of Central Park SummerStage. This FREE concert, conducted by New York Pops Music Director Steven Reineke, will open the summer-long festival on Tuesday, June 1 in Central Park's Rumsey Playfield.

Metcalf and Stewart Wrap Up VOICE LESSONS at Theatre Row 5/31
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2010


Television and stage stars Laurie Metcalf and French Stewart star in Justin Tanner's VOICE LESSONS, presented at Studio@Theatre Row. The show closes May 31st.

Metcalf and Stewart Star in VOICE LESSONS at Theatre Row, Opening 5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2010


Television and stage stars Laurie Metcalf and French Stewart will star in the upcoming production of Justin Tanner's VOICE LESSONS, presented at Studio@Theatre Row beginning May 22nd. The show will run through May 31st.

Dianne Wiest and Cast of THE FOREST Perform Final Show at Classic Stage, 5/30
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2010


Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, will present two-time Academy Award-winner Dianne Wiest in THE FOREST, by Alexander Ostrovosky, translated by Kathleen Tolan, and directed by Brian Kulick, beginning performances Friday, April 23 at CSC with an official press opening Thursday, May 6 at 7pm. THE FOREST will also star Obie Award-winning actor John Douglas Thompson, who earned great acclaim last year for his title role performance in Othello at Theatre for a New Audience. THE FOREST will play a limited engagement through Sunday May 30 only.

Peter Glebo Gallery Presents LONGNECKS, Runs 6/3 - 8/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 27, 2010


Peter Glebo Gallery is pleased to present Longnecks, an exhibition of large-scale, acrylic-on-canvas portraits of giraffes by Broadway legend Tommy Tune. Opening on Thursday, June 3 and running through Sunday, August 29, the exhibition will serve as the new Chelsea gallery's inaugural exhibition. This exhibition is made possible, in part, by the generous support of Playbill.

Andy Richter and Conan O'Brien Writers Team Up for One-Hour TBS Special
by Charlie Piane - May 26, 2010


TBS and Just For Laughs have announced the lineup and airdate for a new TBS special that will be taped during the second-annual edition of TBS PRESENTS A 'VERY FUNNY' FESTIVAL: JUST FOR LAUGHS this June in Chicago.

Metcalf and Stewart Star in VOICE LESSONS at Theatre Row, Opening 5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2010


Television and stage stars Laurie Metcalf and French Stewart will star in the upcoming production of Justin Tanner's VOICE LESSONS, presented at Studio@Theatre Row beginning May 22nd. The show will run through May 31st.

Melody Gardot and The New York Pops to Launch SummerStage 2010 6/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 11, 2010


The New York Pops kicks off the summer with celebrated American jazz singer Melody Gardot on the opening night of Central Park SummerStage. This FREE concert, conducted by New York Pops Music Director Steven Reineke, will open the summer-long festival on Tuesday, June 1 in Central Park's Rumsey Playfield.

Metcalf and Stewart Star in VOICE LESSONS at Theatre Row, Opening 5/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 27, 2010


Television and stage stars Laurie Metcalf and French Stewart will star in the upcoming production of Justin Tanner's VOICE LESSONS, presented at Studio@Theatre Row beginning May 22nd. The show will run through May 31st.

Metcalf and Stewart Star in VOICE LESSONS at Theatre Row, Opening 5/22
by Jeff Dennhardt - Apr 11, 2010


Television and stage stars Laurie Metcalf and French Stewart will star in the upcoming production of Justin Tanner's VOICE LESSONS, presented at Studio@Theatre Row beginning May 22nd. The show will run through May 31st.

STAGE TUBE: McKechnie Sings SWEET CHARITY's 'Where Am I Going?'
by Robert Diamond - Apr 10, 2010


Here, Donna McKechnie sings 'Where Am I Going?' from SWEET CHARITY.

STAGE TUBE: Donna McKechnie Talks New Cabaret Show
by Robert Diamond - Apr 10, 2010


Today, Saturday, April 10, Tony-winner Donna McKechnie will premiere her new one-woman show, My Musical Comedy Life, at the Springside Inn in Auburn New York. McKechnie, who won a Tony for her performance as Cassie in A Chorus Line, played the inn last night as well. Richard Jay-Alexander will direct the shows with musical direction by Eugene Gwozdz. The series, its inaugral year, is being produced by Barbara Walsh (Thommie's sister), Baayork Lee (who starred in A CHORUS LINE with Thommie) and Merete Muenter. Here, McKechnie and director Jay-Alexander chat with WCNY Connected.

Photo Flash: Donna McKechnie Pays Tribute to Thommie Walsh in New Cabaret Show
by BWW - Apr 9, 2010


Tomorrow, Friday, April 9, Tony-winner Donna McKechnie will premiere her new one-woman show, My Musical Comedy Life, at the Springside Inn in Auburn New York. McKechnie, who won a Tony for her performance as Cassie in A Chorus Line, will play the Inn through Saturday April 10. Richard Jay-Alexander will direct the shows with musical direction by Eugene Gwozdz.

Feinstein and Edna Open ALL ABOUT ME at New Henry Miller's Theatre, 3/18
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2010


As previously reported, Michael Feinstein and Dame Edna have decided to collaborate on their upcoming show efforts and will jointly star in All About Me. The New York Times has reported today that All About Me shall run at the Golden Theater. Previews will begin on February 19 with an official opening night of March 18.

O’Hara and Szot Join The New York Pops for a Tribute To Lerner and Loewe 4/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 16, 2010


On Friday, April 16 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, Kelli O'Hara and Paulo Szot, stars from Lincoln Center's award-winning revival of South Pacific join The New York Pops, under the baton of Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, for The Best of Lerner and Loewe-a tribute to one of Broadway's greatest creative teams: lyricist/librettist Alan Jay Lerner and composer Frederick Loewe.

Cornelia Street Cafe Presents Landmarc, Chris Crocco Trio And More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 19, 2010


In May 1977 three artists--Robin Hirsch, a writer and director; Charles McKenna, an actor; and Raphaela Pivetta, a visual artist--stumbled across a tiny storefront on Cornelia Street in the heart of Greenwich Village and thought it the perfect place to open a café.

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Travel To New Orleans For Mardi Gras
by BWW News Desk - Jan 29, 2010


For the first time since 1983, the lovable all-male company Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo will travel to New Orleans in January for a one-night only performance to kick off the Mardi Gras season.

Broadway and TV Veteran Rosemary Prinz To Star In LOST IN YONKERS At Cleveland Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2010


Rosemary Prinz, a veteran of Broadway and the CBS daytime drama As the World Turns, leads the cast in The Cleveland Play House production of Neil Simon's Lost in Yonkers. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play, Lost in Yonkers is a touching and hilarious coming of age story and a very eccentric family.

Broadway and TV Veteran Rosemary Prinz To Star In LOST IN YONKERS At Cleveland Playhouse
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 16, 2009


Rosemary Prinz, a veteran of Broadway and the CBS daytime drama As the World Turns, leads the cast in The Cleveland Play House production of Neil Simon's Lost in Yonkers. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play, Lost in Yonkers is a touching and hilarious coming of age story and a very eccentric family.

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Travel To New Orleans For Mardi Gras
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 8, 2009


For the first time since 1983, the lovable all-male company Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo will travel to New Orleans in January for a one-night only performance to kick off the Mardi Gras season.

Feinstein and Edna Open ALL ABOUT ME at New Henry Miller's Theatre, 3/18
by Aimee Savoth - Nov 23, 2009


As previously reported, Michael Feinstein and Dame Edna have decided to collaborate on their upcoming show efforts and will jointly star in All About Me. The New York Times has reported today that All About Me shall run at the Golden Theater. Previews will begin on February 19 with an official opening night of March 18.

NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald, and More, 3/15 & 3/16
by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 16, 2009


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.

Dame Edna and Michael Feinstein Will Team For Broadway's ALL ABOUT ME
by Eddie Varley - Nov 12, 2009


Shubert Organization Chairman Philip J. Smith and President Robert E. Wankel have intervened in the ever growing public feud between Michael Feinstein's All About Me and Dame Edna: It's All About Me.

Mirren to Join Freeman and Willis in Upcoming 'Red' Film
by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 4, 2009


Stage and screen star Helen Mirren has joined the cast of the upcoming thriller 'Red', Variety reports. Already announced for the cast are Morgan Freeman and Bruce Willis. Produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Gregory Noveck, and Mark Vahradian, 'Red' is written by Erich and Joe Hoeber and directed by Robert Schwentke. Shooting is set to begin January 2010 with an expected release date of November 19th, 2010.

My One and Only FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of My One and Only have there been?
My One and Only has had 6 productions including Broadway which opened in 1983, Broadway which opened in 1983, US Tour which opened in 1985, West End which opened in 2002, Los Angeles which opened in 2006 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2018.
What Tony Awards has My One and Only been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for Peter Stone, Best Book of a Musical for Timothy S. MayerBest Costume Design for Rita Ryack and Best Direction of a Musical for Tommy Tune.
What awards has My One and Only been nominated for?
My One and Only has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for both Tommy Tune and Thommie Walsh. Additionally, Rita Ryack was nominated for Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards. The show was also nominated for Outstanding Musical and Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards, with Michael Gibson being recognized for his work in the latter category.
What awards has My One and Only won?
My One and Only has won several awards. It received the Outstanding Choreography award at the Drama Desk Awards for both Tommy Tune and Thommie Walsh. The show also won the Outstanding Costume Design award at the Drama Desk Awards for Rita Ryack. In addition, My One and Only won the Outstanding Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards, as well as the Outstanding Orchestrations award for Michael Gibson.

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