On the Twentieth Century 1980 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: March 19, 1980
Closing: unknown

On the Twentieth Century - 1980 - West End History , Info & More

Her Majesty's Theatre
(Piccadilly Circus) Haymarket London

Based on the play Twentieth Century by Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur and Bruce Milholland

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Linedy Genao & Brandon Espinoza to Star in ON YOUR FEET! at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2022


Paper Mill Playhouse has announced casting for On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan, the first production of Paper Mill’s 2022-2023 season. The production will feature Linedy Genao (On Your Feet! on Broadway) as Gloria, and Brandon Espinoza (Broadway’s SpongeBob SquarePants) as Emilio.

Pulitzer Arts Foundation to Present Exhibition Celebrating The Achievements Of Acclaimed Artist Barbara Chase-Riboud
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2022


This fall the Pulitzer Arts Foundation will present Barbara Chase-Riboud Monumentale: The Bronzes, a major monographic presentation examining the artistic vision of the Paris-based artist, novelist, and poet, Barbara Chase-Riboud (b. Philadelphia, 1939).

BWW Previews: 42ND STREET at Music Theatre Wichita
by Paula Makar - Jun 10, 2022


What did our critic think of 42nd Street at Music Theatre Wichita? Come and meet those dancing feet! A brand-new edition of this timeless classic taps its way into Century II Concert Hall June 15-19, as the second offering in the 2022 Music Theatre Wichita season.

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre to Present Samm-Art Williams' HOME This June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2022


Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre will stage Samm-Art Williams’ HOME – one of the most honored plays exploring the Black experience in America - from June 4 -19.

New Orleans Ballet Association Presents American Ballet Theatre For The First Time In Almost 50 Years
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2022


New Orleans Ballet Association brings one of the world's greatest dance companies, American Ballet Theatre, to the Mahalia Jackson Theater for two performances of the beloved, comedic ballet, Don Quixote, accompanied by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 15, 2022, at 2 p.m.

28 Theater Books for Your Spring 2022 Reading List
by Team BWW - Apr 9, 2022


Spring has sprung and the great weather calls for a great book to enjoy outdoors! You're in luck, because this year, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 28 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's spring reading list.

25 Theater Books for Your Winter 2022 Reading List
by Team BWW - Jan 29, 2022


Winter is here and what better time of year to stay in and snuggle up with a great book? You're in luck, because this year, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's winter reading list.

The 6th Claudette Sorel Piano Competition Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2021


Now in its sixth year and named for pianist and SUNY Distinguished Professor Claudette Sorel, The Claudette Sorel Piano Competition is open to young pianists of all nationalities ages 15 - 18.

9 TO 5 Takes The Stage Tonight At The Barn Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2021


The Barn Theatre is inviting you to the feisty and outrageous 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL. Based on the 1980 hit Twentieth Century Fox film of the same name, it broke box office records and glass ceilings.  

Violinist Francisco Salazar And Pianist Max Lifchitz Will Perform Virtual 'Hommages' Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2021


Violinist Francisco Salazar and pianist Max Lifchitz welcome the arrival of summer performing works that reimagine music from the past. The concert will be streamed live through the National Opera Center YouTube channel.

What's On Stage This Summer? Check Out Our Guide To Theatre Across The Country!
by Alan Henry - Apr 24, 2021


We've rounded up some of the top productions on stage this summer! Find something near you to see using our comprehensive guide below!

Student Blog: Zodiac Signs of Tony-Nominated Musicals
by Student Blogger: Madison Moore - Mar 22, 2021


The criteria are that these shows have been nominated for Best Musical from the 3rd Tony Awards (the ceremony that started the Best Musical category) in 1949 to the nominations of what will now be the 74th Tony Awards in 2021. I will be determining their signs based upon their Broadway premiere date. With those rules in mind, here we go!

Roundabout & Black Theatre United Announce Plan to Elevate and Restore Marginalized Plays to the American Canon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2021


Roundabout has announced The Refocus Project, an annual program dedicated to elevating rarely produced and formerly marginalized theatrical voices from communities underrepresented or historically overlooked in the American theatre.

Patricia Cotter Closes CSC's 2020 Women Playwrights Series With I'LL GIVE YOU SOMETHING TO CRY ABOUT
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2020


Centenary Stage Company's rescheduled 2020 Women Playwrights Series closes on Wednesday, November 18 at 7:30 PM with I'll Give You Something to Cry About by Patricia Cotter. 

129 Musicals & Shows You Can Stream From Home in 2021
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 21, 2020


BroadwayWorld put together a list of all the live action musicals you can stream on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, BroadwayHD, and Disney Plus. Are you looking for something to get your mind off… all of this? So are we. Because everyone needs some escape,

Exhibition Curated By Artist Jonathan Horowitz Explores How Artists Have Responded To Social Injustice
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2020


The Jewish Museum is presenting We Fight to Build a Free World: An Exhibition by Jonathan Horowitz upon reopening to the public on Thursday, October 1, 2020. Originally scheduled to open in March 2020,

L. Bordetsky-Williams to Release New Historical Novel FORGET RUSSIA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2020


'Forget Russia' by L. Bordetsky-William, scheduled for publication on December 1, 2020 by Tailwinds Press, tells the story of three generations of Russian-American Jews journeying back and forth, throughout the twentieth century, between America and Russia, searching for some kind of home and, of course, finding something altogether different.

Theater Stories: The First Rodgers & Hammerstein Collaboration, HELLO, DOLLY! and More About The St. James Theatre!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2020


Today's Theater Stories features The St. James Theatre! Learn about the first Rodgers and Hammerstein collaboration, which Oscar-winning movie was filmed at the theater, the longest-running show to play the St. James and more!

The Drama Desk Awards to Posthumously Honor Hal Prince with Namesake Lifetime Achievement Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2020


The 65th Annual Drama Desk Awards will celebrate the life and legacy of American theater producer and director Harold 'Hal' Prince with the Drama Desk's newly established lifetime achievement honor.

BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST ALBUMS of the Rock and Rap Era (1950-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 16, 2020


The Beatles! Rihanna! Michael Jackson! Johnny Cash! Kanye West! The Rolling Stones! Aretha Franklin! Bob Dylan! Miles Davis! Nirvana! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest albums from the rock and rap era (1950-2020); see if your favorites made the grade!

BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST PLAYS of the Past 100 Years (1920-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 7, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest theatrical works (non-musical) from 1920-2020; see if your favorites made the list!

Red Line Productions Will Stream ORPHANS, Starring Alec Baldwin
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2020


By special arrangement with Concord Theatricals, Red Line Productions will present a live streamed reading of Lyle Kessler's Orphans, featuring Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Alec Baldwin, who starred in the show on Broadway in 2016.

130+ Musicals That You Can Stream Now!
by Team BWW - Apr 4, 2021


Visit our list of the best musicals & shows you can watch from home! We've got you covered with all the must-sees on streaming sites including Tony-award winners, favorite stars and top performances.

The Jewish Museum will Present WE FIGHT TO BUILD A FREE WORLD An Exhibition by Jonathan Horowitz
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2020


The Jewish Museum will present We Fight to Build a Free World: An Exhibition by Jonathan Horowitz which looks at how artists have responded to the rise of intolerance and authoritarianism, addressing issues surrounding immigration, assimilation, and cultural identity, from March 20 through August 2, 2020.

Inland Valley Repertory Theatre to Present A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2020


Inland Valley Repertory Theatre company (IVRT) has announced the opening of its 2020 season with 'A Streetcar Named Desire' presented in March at the Candlelight Pavilion.

On the Twentieth Century FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of On the Twentieth Century have there been?
On the Twentieth Century has had 8 productions including Broadway which opened in 1978, Broadway which opened in 1978, US Tour which opened in 1979, West End which opened in 1980, Off-Off-Broadway which opened in 1985, Broadway which opened in 2005, Broadway which opened in 2005 and Broadway which opened in 2015.

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