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Opened: December 28, 1944

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302 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

Based on the ballet Fancy Free by Leonard Bernstein

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Seattle's Cornish College of the Arts Presents Ostad Hossein Omoumi, 6/30
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2012


A concert of classical Persian music performed by the remarkable Ostad Hossein Omoumi, master of the Persian ney, as well as vocal performance by Jessika Kenney, readings by Dr. Fatemeh Keshavarz and Eyvind Kang on viola and setar, will take place Saturday, June 30, 8 pm at PONCHO Concert Hall, located at 710 East Roy St., Seattle, Wash. Call 206-726-5112 for tickets and more information, or visit www.cornish.edu/musicseries. Tickets are $20 general; $15 seniors; $10 students and Cornish alumni.

HARVEY’s Jim Parsons, Jessica Hecht and Carol Kane Set for THE LEONARD LOPATE SHOW
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 28, 2012


Jim Parsons, Jessica Hecht & Carol Kane, stars of Harvey will be interviewed tomorrow from 12:00PM-12:40PM on "The Leonard Lopate Show". The show airs on 93.9 FM and AM 820.

Seattle's Cornish College of the Arts Presents Ostad Hossein Omoumi, 6/30
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2012


A concert of classical Persian music performed by the remarkable Ostad Hossein Omoumi, master of the Persian ney, as well as vocal performance by Jessika Kenney, readings by Dr. Fatemeh Keshavarz and Eyvind Kang on viola and setar, will take place Saturday, June 30, 8 pm at PONCHO Concert Hall, located at 710 East Roy St., Seattle, Wash. Call 206-726-5112 for tickets and more information, or visit www.cornish.edu/musicseries. Tickets are $20 general; $15 seniors; $10 students and Cornish alumni.

TV: Jim Parsons and the Cast of HARVEY Reflect on Opening Night!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 16, 2012


Harvey officially opened last night, June 14, 2012 for a limited engagement through August 5th, 2012, and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to celebrate with the cast. He spoke with Jim Parsons, who said opening night ws fun but he's glad the pressure is over, as well as Jessica Hecht, Charles Kimbrough, Morgan Spector, Holly Fain, Larry Bryggman, Peter Benson, Angela Paton, Tracee Chimo, Rich Sommer and Carol Kane. Watch the video below, which includes highlights from the production along with the interviews!

Long Beach Opera Presents THE MAN WHO MISTOOK HIS WIFE FOR A HAT, Now thru 6/24
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2012


Professional singer and music professor Dr. P tries to shake hands with a parking meter and describes a rose as'a convoluted red form with a linear green attachment.' A man who sees, but does not see, Dr. P suffers from visual agnosia. Unable to recognize objects and faces (including his wife's), he finds a way to make sense of his world through music. LBO goes site-specific again with four performances of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat between today, June 16 and June 24, 2012 at the EXPO Warehouse in Long Beach, CA.

Photo Coverage: Stars on the HARVEY Opening Night Red Carpet
by Walter McBride - Jun 15, 2012


The production officially opened last night, June 14, 2012 for a limited engagement through August 5th, 2012 and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the opening night guests on the red carpet!

Review Roundup: HARVEY on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - Jun 14, 2012


Roundabout Theatre Company, in association with Don Gregory, presents the new Broadway production of Mary Chase's Harvey. Previews began May 18, and the show officially opens tonight, June 14, 2012, at Studio 54 (254 W. 54th St.), where it will play a limited engagement through August 5. See how the critics reacted below!

STAGE TUBE: HARVEY's Jim Parsons on THE DAILY SHOW with Jon Stewart!
by Stage Tube - Jun 13, 2012


Jim Parsons, who is starring in the Broadway production of HARVEY, appeared May 31st on Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart'. Watch the Broadway and 'Big Bang Theory' TV star in the episode below!

Long Beach Opera Presents THE MAN WHO MISTOOK HIS WIFE FOR A HAT, 6/16-24
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2012


Professional singer and music professor Dr. P tries to shake hands with a parking meter and describes a rose as'a convoluted red form with a linear green attachment.' A man who sees, but does not see, Dr. P suffers from visual agnosia. Unable to recognize objects and faces (including his wife's), he finds a way to make sense of his world through music. LBO goes site-specific again with four performances of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat between June 16 and June 24, 2012 at the EXPO Warehouse in Long Beach, CA.

Photo Flash: First Look at Jim Parsons, Jessica Hecht et al. on Stage in HARVEY!
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2012


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) in association with Don Gregory, presents the new Broadway production of Mary Chase's Harvey starring Jim Parsons (Elwood P. Dowd), Jessica Hecht (Veta Louise Simmons), Charles Kimbrough (William R. Chumley, M.D.), Larry Bryggman (Judge Omar Gaffney), Carol Kane (Betty Chumley), Peter Benson (E.J. Lofgren), Tracee Chimo (Myrtle Mae Simmons), Holley Fain (Ruth Kelly, R.N.), Angela Paton (Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet), Rich Sommer (Duane Wilson), Morgan Spector (Lyman Sanderson, M.D.), and directed by Scott Ellis. BroadwayWorld brings you just-released production photos, featuring the cast on stage, below!

HARVEY’s Jim Parsons to be Featured on THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - May 30, 2012


Jim Parsons, who is starring in the Broadway production of Harvey, will appear on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" on Thursday, May 31st between 11:00PM-11:30PM.

HARVEY’s Jim Parsons Featured on LIVE! With Kelly Today, 5/28
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2012


Jim Parsons, who is starring in the Broadway production of Harvey, will appear on ABC's "Live! with Kelly" today, May 28th between 9:00AM-10:00AM on channel 7.

STAGE TUBE: Ellen Helps Jim Parsons Prepare for Broadway's HARVEY!
by Stage Tube - May 26, 2012


Ellen helps Jim Parsons prepare for Jim Parsons, who is starring in the Broadway production of Harvey, recently appeared on Ellen, where the host decided to help him out by preparing him for the onslaught of Broadway distractions, complete with air horns, wind machines, feathers, or whatever else he might encounter on the Great White Way. Watch the video below!

HARVEY’s Jim Parsons to be Featured on LIVE! With Kelly, 5/28
by Kelsey Denette - May 24, 2012


Jim Parsons, who is starring in the Broadway production of Harvey, will appear on ABC's "Live! with Kelly" on Monday, May 28th between 9:00AM-10:00AM on channel 7.

Up On The Marquee: HARVEY!
by Walter McBride - May 19, 2012


Preview performances are underway for Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway premiere production of Mary Chase' Harvey, set to open June 14, 2012. The marquee is up! See below for a first look.

HARVEY's Jim Parsons to be Featured on CBS THIS MORNING Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - May 9, 2012


Jim Parsons, who is starring in the upcoming Broadway production of Harvey, will appear on "CBS This Morning" tomorrow Thursday, May 10th between 7:00AM-9:00AM on channel 2.

STAGE TUBE: HARVEY's Jim Parsons Visits LATE SHOW!
by Nicole Rosky - May 9, 2012


Jim Parsons, who is starring in the upcoming Broadway production of Harvey, appeared on "The Late Show with David Letterman" last night, May 8th. While he was there, he chatted about looking young, quitting smoking, and more. Check out the full appearance below!

HARVEY's Jim Parsons to Appear on Late Show With David Letterman Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - May 7, 2012


Jim Parsons, who is starring in the upcoming Broadway production of Harvey, will appear on "The Late Show with David Letterman" tomorrow Tuesday, May 8th between 11:35PM-12:35AM on channel 2.

Photo Coverage: Cast of HARVEY Meets the Press!
by Walter McBride - Apr 21, 2012


Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Don Gregory will present the new Broadway production of Mary Chase's Harvey starring Jim Parsons (Elwood P. Dowd), Jessica Hecht (Veta Louise Simmons), Charles Kimbrough (William R. Chumley, M.D.), Larry Bryggman (Judge Omar Gaffney), Carol Kane (Betty Chumley), Peter Benson (E.J. Lofgren), Tracee Chimo (Myrtle Mae Simmons), Holley Fain (Ruth Kelly, R.N.), Angela Paton (Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet), Rich Sommer (Duane Wilson), and Morgan Spector (Lyman Sanderson, M.D.). The production is and directed by Scott Ellis. Yesterday, the company met the press, and below, BroadwayWorld brings you full coverage of the event!

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of Roundabout's HARVEY!
by Walter McBride - Apr 20, 2012


Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Don Gregory will present the new Broadway production of Mary Chase's Harvey starring Jim Parsons (Elwood P. Dowd), Jessica Hecht (Veta Louise Simmons), Charles Kimbrough (William R. Chumley, M.D.), Larry Bryggman (Judge Omar Gaffney), Carol Kane (Betty Chumley), Peter Benson (E.J. Lofgren), Tracee Chimo (Myrtle Mae Simmons), Holley Fain (Ruth Kelly, R.N.), Angela Paton (Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet), Rich Sommer (Duane Wilson), and Morgan Spector (Lyman Sanderson, M.D.). The production is and directed by Scott Ellis. Today, the company met the press, and below, BroadwayWorld brings you a photo preview. Stay tuned for full coverage coming soon!

HARVEY's Jim Parsons Set to Appear on 'Ellen' Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2012


Jim Parsons, who is starring in the upcoming Broadway production of Harvey, will appear on NBC's "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" today (check local listings).

HARVEY's Jim Parsons Set to Appear on 'Ellen' This Monday
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 3, 2012


Jim Parsons, who is starring in the upcoming Broadway production of Harvey, will appear on NBC's "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" on Monday, February 6th between 4-5PM on channel 4.

Bramwell Tovey to Lead the NY Philharmonic at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 7/7
by Jennie Mamary - Jan 27, 2012


Bramwell Tovey will lead the New York Philharmonic at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in a program of works by Bernstein, Gershwin, and Tchaikovsky, Saturday, July 7, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. Canadian soprano Tracy Dahl will be the soloist in the coloratura aria, "Glitter and Be Gay" from Bernstein's Candide, along with songs by Gershwin, including "The Man I Love" and "Fascinatin' Rhythm," arranged by Mr. Tovey. Also on the program are Three Dance Episodes from Bernstein's On the Town, and two works by Tchaikovsky: music from Act IV of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, and the 1812 Overture.

Full Cast Announced for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR on Broadway; Tom Hewitt is Pontius Pilate
by Robert Diamond - Dec 22, 2011


The full Broadway cast has been announced for The Stratford Shakespeare Festival's hit production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, directed by the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's Artistic Director Des McAnuff which will open March 22, 2012 (previews begin March 1) at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street).

Cygnet Theatre's THE GLASS MENAGERIE Announces Cast
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2011


Rehearsals are currently underway for Cygnet's upcoming production, Tennessee Williams' THE GLASS MENAGERIE. Artistic Director Sean Murray is tackling the story of one family's tensions, heartbreak and failings with a group that is almost like a family itself. The autobiographical memory play of Williams' life has been cast entirely with Cygnet Resident Artists - Rosina Reynolds, Francis Gercke, Amanda Sitton and Brian Mackey. Sean Murray directs. Previews begin October 19th, 2011, and the Press Opening is October 22nd, 2011.

Other Productions of On the Town

1944   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1959   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1963   West End London Revival
West End
1971   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1992   West End London Concert Revival
West End
1997   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1997   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1998   Broadway Broadway Transfer Production
Broadway
2005   West End English National Opera Production
West End
2005   Los Angeles Reprise! Concert
Los Angeles
2007   West End Return Engagement [ENO Production]
West End
2008   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2014   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2017   West End Regent's Open Air Revival
West End

On the Town - 1944 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1972 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Bernadette Peters
1945 Theatre World Awards Performance Betty Comden

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