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Opened: December 28, 1944

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Based on the ballet Fancy Free by Leonard Bernstein

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Judith Ivey, Patch Darragh, Keira Keeley & Michael Mosley Set for Roundabout's THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Long Wharf Theatre is pleased to announce the full company for Tennessee Williams' play The Glass Menagerie, directed by Gordon Edelstein with Patch Darragh (Tom Wingfield), two-time Tony® Award winner Judith Ivey (Amanda Wingfield), Keira Keeley (Laura Wingfield), Michael Mosley (Jim O'Connor).

Ivey Led THE GLASS MENAGERIE To Play At Roundabout Theatre Company's Laura Pels Theatre, Previews Begin 3/5
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) in association with Long Wharf Theatre presents Tennessee Williams' play The Glass Menagerie, directed by Gordon Edelstein with Patch Darragh (Tom Wingfield), two-time Tony® Award winner Judith Ivey (Amanda Wingfield), Keira Keeley (Laura Wingfield).

THE SWEETEST PATH Plays Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 19, 2010


Kaufman Center and New York Festival Of Song (NYFOS, www.nyfos.org) present a special non-subscription program, The Sweetest Path, on Tuesday, March 16 at 8 PM at Kaufman Center's Merkin Concert Hall.

Judith Ivey, Patch Darragh, Keira Keeley & Michael Mosley Set for Roundabout's THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 12, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Long Wharf Theatre is pleased to announce the full company for Tennessee Williams' play The Glass Menagerie, directed by Gordon Edelstein with Patch Darragh (Tom Wingfield), two-time Tony® Award winner Judith Ivey (Amanda Wingfield), Keira Keeley (Laura Wingfield), Michael Mosley (Jim O'Connor).

New York Festival of Song Presents KILLER B's 1/13 At The Peter Jay Sharp Theater
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2010


New York Festival of Song (NYFOS, www.nyfos.org), who 'redefined the song recital with daring and dramatic programming' (The New Yorker), presents its fifth annual program with the Department of Vocal Arts at The Juilliard School on Wednesday January 13, 2010 at 8 PM, Killer B's-American Song From Amy Beach to the Beach Boys.

New York Festival of Song Presents The Killer B's at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 4, 2010


New York Festival of Song (NYFOS, www.nyfos.org), who 'redefined the song recital with daring and dramatic programming' (The New Yorker), presents its fifth annual program with the Department of Vocal Arts at The Juilliard School on Wednesday January 13, 2010 at 8 PM, Killer B's-American Song From Amy Beach to the Beach Boys.

The Harris Theater in Millennium Park Presents The Winter/Spring 2010 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 9, 2009


Continuing the momentum and building on the critical success of its fall 2009 season, the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park will present a winter/spring 2010 season of impressive and diverse performances by the city's most acclaimed music and dance institutions as well as world-renowned national and international artists and ensembles through its Harris Theater Presents series.

New York Festival of Song Presents KILLER B's 1/13 At The Peter Jay Sharp Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 7, 2009


New York Festival of Song (NYFOS, www.nyfos.org), who 'redefined the song recital with daring and dramatic programming' (The New Yorker), presents its fifth annual program with the Department of Vocal Arts at The Juilliard School on Wednesday January 13, 2010 at 8 PM, Killer B's-American Song From Amy Beach to the Beach Boys.

Cody, Hanes, Schecter and More Lead Paper Mill Playhouse's ON THE TOWN
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2009


Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) is proud to announce casting for On the Town. Directed by Bill Berry with choreography by Patti Colombo, On the Town will run at the Millburn theater from November 11 through December 6, 2009. On the Town is generously supported by a gift from The Ferolito Family.

Photo Flash: ON THE TOWN at the Paper Mill Playhouse
by Aimee Savoth - Nov 18, 2009


Directed by Bill Berry with choreography by Patti Colombo, On the Town will run at the Millburn theater through December 6, 2009. On the Town is generously supported by a gift from The Ferolito Family.

Photo Coverage: Opening Night for ON THE TOWN at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 18, 2009


Directed by Bill Berry with choreography by Patti Colombo, On the Town will run at the Millburn theater through December 6, 2009. On the Town is generously supported by a gift from The Ferolito Family.

Cody, Hanes, Schecter and More Lead Paper Mill Playhouse's ON THE TOWN
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2009


Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) is proud to announce casting for On the Town. Directed by Bill Berry with choreography by Patti Colombo, On the Town will run at the Millburn theater from November 11 through December 6, 2009. On the Town is generously supported by a gift from The Ferolito Family.

Photo Coverage: The Cast of Paper Mill Playhouse's ON THE TOWN Meets the Press!
by Peter James Zielinski - Nov 5, 2009


Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) is presenting the classic musical, On the Town. Directed by Bill Berry with choreography by Patti Colombo, On the Town will run at the Millburn theater from November 11 through December 6, 2009.

Review - A Night At The Operetta: It's Outta Here!
by Kristin Salaky - Jul 18, 2008


On the night when baseball's all-stars were blasting dingers into the bleachers of Yankee Stadium, the cast of Scott Siegel's A Night At The Operetta, was having their own home run derby on the stage of Town Hall, knocking melodies by Victor Herbert, Sigmund Romberg and Rudolf Friml out of the park.  And in both cases, the crowd frequently went nuts.

Review - On The Town: Subways Are For Seeking
by Kristin Salaky - Nov 23, 2008


Penned by a pair of downtown revue writers (Betty Comden and Adolph Green), composed by a wunderkind New York Philharmonic conductor (Leonard Bernstein), choreographed by a Ballet Theatre soloist (Jerome Robbins) and originally directed by musical comedy master George Abbott, there's never been a musical on Broadway that mixes highbrow and lowbrow with such a wondrous cacophonous clash as On The Town.

Tony Winner Harriet Harris Joins Paper Mill Playhouse's ON THE TOWN
by Eddie Varley - Oct 22, 2009


This afternoon Paper Mill Playhouse revealed that Tony Award winning actress Harriet Harris will join the cast as Madame Dilly. Ms. Harris is the recipient of the 2002 Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance as Mrs. Meers in Thoroughly Modern Millie.

Cody, Hanes, Schecter and More Lead Paper Mill Playhouse's ON THE TOWN
by Eddie Varley - Oct 14, 2009


Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) is proud to announce casting for On the Town. Directed by Bill Berry with choreography by Patti Colombo, On the Town will run at the Millburn theater from November 11 through December 6, 2009. On the Town is generously supported by a gift from The Ferolito Family.

Barbra Streisand Discusses New Album 'LOVE IS THE ANSWER' In Exclusive Video, CD Now Available To Pre-Order
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2009


Barbra Streisand discusses her new album, Love Is The Answer, in an exclusive video on Amazon.com.

THE HUNDRED DRESSES Set To Premiere at Chicago Children's Theatre 9/25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2009


Chicago Children's Theatre presents the world premiere of The Hundred Dresses, a new musical by Ralph Covert and G. Riley Mills, with music by Covert (Disney's 'Ralph's World'), and based on the beloved 1944 Newberry Honor book by Eleanor Estes.

Town Hall's Broadway Cabaret Festvial Complete Line-Up Announced
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 18, 2009


The Town Hall, Broadway?s landmark concert venue, presents the fifth annual Broadway Cabaret Festival, October 16th ? 18th. This three-concert series, created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel, takes place over one weekend and includes A Tribute to David Merrick on Friday, October 16th at 8PM, Linda Eder: All of Me on Saturday, October 17th at 8PM and Broadway Originals on Sunday, October 18th at 3PM. The festival showcases the talents of award-winning Broadway veterans and rising stars in a celebration of the Great White Way.

Principal Casting Announced for Diablo Theatre Company's ON THE TOWN, Runs 9/11-27
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2009


The Diablo Theatre Company will present the Leonard Bernstein-Betty Comden-Adolph Green musical ON THE TOWN, which will run September 11-27 at the Lesher Center for the Arts. Mindy Cooper will direct the production, which will be choreographed by Charles Anderson.

Theatre Notables Sondheim, Ziegfield, Simon & More Amongst 'New York City 400'
by Robert Diamond - Sep 10, 2009


The NYC400 is the first-ever list of New York City's ultimate movers and shakers since the City's founding?from politics, the arts, business, sports, science, and entertainment.

Barbra Streisand To Appear And Sing On UK's Friday Night With Jonathan Ross On Oct 2
by Robert Diamond - Sep 9, 2009


One of the biggest and best-loved superstars in the world, Barbra Streisand, has today confirmed a world exclusive appearance with Jonathan Ross for Friday Night, October 2, 2009.

Principal Casting Announced for Diablo Theatre Company's ON THE TOWN, Runs 9/11-27
by Yosi Merves - Sep 2, 2009


The Diablo Theatre Company will present the Leonard Bernstein-Betty Comden-Adolph Green musical ON THE TOWN, which will run September 11-27 at the Lesher Center for the Arts. Mindy Cooper will direct the production, which will be choreographed by Charles Anderson.

THE HUNDRED DRESSES Set To Premiere at Chicago Children's Theatre 9/25
by Jaimie Geddes - Sep 2, 2009


Chicago Children's Theatre presents the world premiere of The Hundred Dresses, a new musical by Ralph Covert and G. Riley Mills, with music by Covert (Disney's 'Ralph's World'), and based on the beloved 1944 Newberry Honor book by Eleanor Estes.

On the Town FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of On the Town have there been?
On the Town has had 17 productions including Broadway which opened in 1944, Broadway which opened in 1944, Off-Broadway which opened in 1959, West End which opened in 1963, Broadway which opened in 1971, Broadway which opened in 1971, West End which opened in 1992, Off-Broadway which opened in 1997, Off-Broadway which opened in 1997, Broadway which opened in 1998, Broadway which opened in 1998, West End which opened in 2005, Los Angeles which opened in 2005, West End which opened in 2007, Off-Broadway which opened in 2008, Broadway which opened in 2014 and West End which opened in 2017.
What awards has On the Town been nominated for?
On the Town has been nominated for the Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Betty Comden.
What awards has On the Town won?
On the Town has won the Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Betty Comden.

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