On Your Toes Revival 1983 - Articles Page 3.4

Opened: March 6, 1983
Closing: May 20, 1984

On Your Toes - 1983 - Broadway History , Info & More

Virginia Theatre
245 W. 52nd St. New York, NY 10019

Gangsters, vaudeville and the Russian Ballet come together in this riotous, romantic romp. Junior's folks pull him from the family's vaudeville act and pack him off to school where he becomes a music teacher. He meets Sydney, a composer, and Frankie, a coed who's fallen hard for him, and together they set about trying to sell Sydney's new jazz ballet to a Russian ballet company. The prima ballerina wants to teach Junior more than a few new steps, but with her assistance, 'Slaughter On Tenth Avenue' is produced with Junior dancing the lead. In one of the funniest set pieces ever devised, Junior dances the premiere while being shot at from the audience by thugs who've mistaken him for a dancer who owes on a gambling debt. This landmark musical was directed by the legendary George Abbott and choreographed by newcomer George Balanchine, whose use of ballet here marked the first time in musical comedy that dance was a direct proponent of the plot.

Music by Rodgers, Richard; Lyrics by Lorenz Hart; Book by Rodgers & Hart & George Abbott

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Carnegie Hall Hosts Disco Glam Attire Contest, 10/15
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 6, 2010


Are you ready to unleash your inner Dancing Queen? Carnegie Hall will host a disco attire contest for ticket holders attending The New York Pops season-opening concert, The Music of ABBA, on Friday, October 15, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. with special guest vocal group Rajaton. Participants are invited to embrace the spirit of the decade and come flaunt their finest leisure suits, bell bottoms, glitter gowns, and other 1970s attire while enjoying the performance of some of ABBA's most popular chart-topping hits including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, and Take a Chance on Me. The disco glam vintage attire contest will take place during intermission.

STAGE TUBE: Kelsey Grammer Chats LA CAGE, Tech and Role-Changing
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 2, 2010


Kelsey Grammer, who is about to make his Broadway musical debut in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, recently sat down with the Today Show's Kathie Lee and Hoda to discuss all things LA CAGE, including the intricacies of the show's elaborate tech and the challenges he faces switching roles just months into the run (opening as Georges, he will switch to the role of Albin around October). BroadwayWorld brings you his interview below.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES' Kelsey Grammer To Appear On Regis And Kelly 3/29
by TV News Desk - Mar 29, 2010


Kelsey Grammer, who is about to make his Broadway musical debut in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, will be a guest on 'Live with Regis and Kelly' on Monday, March 29. In the New York area, 'Live with Regis and Kelly' airs on WABC-TV Channel 7 at 9:00 AM. Check local listings.

'On Your Toes' Closes at Brind School of Theater Arts & School of Dance, 3/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2010


The School of Dance and Brind School of Theater Arts at the University of the Arts collaborate to bring the 1936 musical comedy "On Your Toes" to the stage at the Merriam Theater (250 S. Broad St.) March 24 - 28.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES' Kelsey Grammer To Appear On Regis And Kelly 3/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 26, 2010


Kelsey Grammer, who is about to make his Broadway musical debut in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, will be a guest on 'Live with Regis and Kelly' on Monday, March 29. In the New York area, 'Live with Regis and Kelly' airs on WABC-TV Channel 7 at 9:00 AM. Check local listings.

Table Seating Now on Sale for LA CAGE AUX FOLLES!
by Robert Diamond - Mar 25, 2010


Every night at the critically acclaimed Olivier Award-winning production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, a small group of very lucky theatergoers will get to watch he production from a unique vantage point: at one of four cabaret tables located in the front of the orchestra. There, they will experience LA CAGE as never before - closer to the dazzling splendor of the production's stars, five-time Emmy Award-winner Kelsey Grammer and Olivier Award-winner Douglas Hodge and in a position where the notorious and dangerous Cagelles will be even more notorious and a little more dangerous.

Brind School of Theater Arts & School of Dance Present 'On Your Toes', 3/24-3/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 24, 2010


The School of Dance and Brind School of Theater Arts at the University of the Arts collaborate to bring the 1936 musical comedy "On Your Toes" to the stage at the Merriam Theater (250 S. Broad St.) March 24 - 28.

Kelsey Grammer to Get Double LA CAGE Billing: Will star as Georges and Albin on Bway
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 11, 2010


The New York Daily News is reporting that in a surprise twist, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES star Kelsey Grammer, who had been announced to play the role of Georges, will in fact be doubling as both leads, Georges and Albin, in six month stints.

Brind School of Theater Arts & School of Dance Present 'On Your Toes', 3/24-3/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2010


The School of Dance and Brind School of Theater Arts at the University of the Arts collaborate to bring the 1936 musical comedy "On Your Toes" to the stage at the Merriam Theater (250 S. Broad St.) March 24 - 28.

Photo Exclusive: Meet the Cast of LA CAGE!
by Walter McBride - Mar 2, 2010


LA CAGE AUX FOLLES began rehearsals on Monday and BroadwayWorld.com is very excited to bring you the first photos of the show's cast!

BWW Photo Exclusive: LA CAGE Begins Rehearsals - Sneak Preview!
by Walter McBride - Mar 1, 2010


LA CAGE AUX FOLLES began rehearsals today and BroadwayWorld.com is very excited to bring you a sneak preview of the cast as they met for the first time! We'll have a full photo coverage of the entire cast later, but in the meantime -- here's a sneak preview...

Fred Applegate Joins Cast of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Robert Diamond - Feb 25, 2010


Fred Applegate has joined the cast of the critically-acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning Menier Chocolate Factory production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, playing the roles of Edouard Dindon, the rigidly conservative head of the Tradition, Family and Morality Party and café owner M. Renaud. LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, starring five-time Emmy Award winner Kelsey Grammer and Olivier Award-winner Douglas Hodge, goes into rehearsal in New York on Monday, March 1.

Cox, de Jesus, Andreas, Shaddow, Hoch, Lindell, Nolte, Shively, Perlow & More Join LA CAGE; Additional Cast Announced
by Robert Diamond - Feb 3, 2010


The producers of the critically-acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning Menier Chocolate Factory production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES are pleased to announce additional casting for the forthcoming Broadway production of the Tony Award-winning musical.

Former Bolshoi Stars Reunite For 30th Anniversary of Their Defection to the U.S., LEGACY GALA Held 11/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 25, 2009


The last two of six Russian ballet dancers to famously defect from the U.S.S.R. to the United States in the 1960's and 70's - Valentina Kozlova and Leonid Kozlov, who sought political asylum on September 16, 1979 - will commemorate the 30th anniversary of their celebrated defection with a one-night-only dance concert, 'The Legacy Gala' on Monday, November 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Joyce Theater (175 Eighth Avenue) in New York City.

Broadway Legend Kitty Carlisle Hart Passes Away at 96
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2007


Kitty Carlisle Hart, the elegant legend whose seventy-year career encompassed theatre, films, opera, TV game shows and cabaret, has passed away at the age of 96.

Kitty Carlisle Hart to Return to Feinstein's, 9/26-9/30
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2006


Kitty Carlisle Hart will return to Feinstein's at the Regency (540 Park Avenue at 61st St.) from September 26th through 30th for 'I Walk with Music'

Kitty Carlisle Hart Performs Show in L.A. in August
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2006


The legendary Kitty Carlisle Hart will perform at North Hollywood's El Portal Theatre on August 4th and 5th at 8 PM, and August 6th at 3 PM

Leads Announced for 'Pirate Queen'; Plays Chicago in Oct.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2006


Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schoenberg's THE PIRATE QUEEN, the spectacular new musical from the authors of Les Miserables and Miss Saigon, will play a pre-Broadway, World Premiere engagement in Chicago from October 3rd through November 26th, 2006.

Maria Friedman Makes Broadway Debut In Woman In White
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2005


Maria Friedman, the leading lady of the British musical theatre, makes her Broadway debut in London's smash hit musical, THE WOMAN IN WHITE, opening on Broadway Thursday, November 17th at the Marquis Theatre (211 W 45th St).

Roundabout Announces Harry Connick, Jr. to Star in The Pajama Game
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2005


Performances of THE PAJAMA GAME will begin Friday, January 27th on Broadway at the American Airlines Theatre with the official opening set for Thursday, March 2nd. The limited engagement is scheduled to run 20 weeks through June 18th, 2006.

Andreas Performs Solo Show at Birdland, June 6
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2005


Broadway and cabaret star Christine Andreas will perform her solo show, Love is Good, at Birdland on June 6th

Hart to Hart - Nov. 21 Celebrating Kitty Carlisle and Moss Hart
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2004


Co-hosts for the evening will be Julie Andrews and Beverly Sills. Appearances and performances will be by Jane Alexander, Orson Bean, Polly Bergen, Steven Blier, Mario Cuomo, Michael Feinstein, Robert Goulet ,Denyce Graves, Rosemary Harris, Celeste Holm, Audra McDonald, Sylvia McNair, Anna Moffo, Rise Stevens and Kitty Carlisle Hart, plus many more surprise guests.

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