The Rink 1984 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: February 9, 1984
Closing: August 04, 1984

The Rink - 1984 - Broadway History , Info & More

Martin Beck Theatre
302 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

The Rink played at the Martin Beck Theatre (now the Al Hirschfeld Theatre), where it ran for 204 performances. With a book by Terrence McNally, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and music by John Kander, the musical focuses on Anna, the owner of a dilapidated roller skating rink on the boardwalk of a decaying seaside resort, who has decided to sell it to developers. Complicating her plans are her prodigal daughter Angel, who returns to town seeking to reconnect with the people and places she long ago left behind. Through a series of flashbacks, revelations, and minimal forward-moving plot development, the two deal with their pasts in their attempt to reconcile and move on with their lives. The original production starred both Chita Rivera and Liza Minnelli.

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Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2023


The full cast and creative team has been announced for the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK. Plus, check out a new trailer of the cast in action!

Ice Theatre Of New York, Inc to Present Pop-Up City Skate Concert As Part Of Wollman Rink's Second Ice Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2023


Ice Theatre of New York will present a Pop-Up City Skate Concert at Wollman Rink on February 2, 2023 at 6:30pm in Central Park. (Rain date February 9.)

Ice Theatre Of New York Announces 2023 New Works And Young Artists Series Outreach Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2023


Ice Theatre of New York has announced its 2023 New Works and Young Artists Series outreach programming at Wollman Rink, Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park Ice Rink, and rinks in Prospect Park and Long Island City.

Ice Theatre Of New York Presents Pop-Up City Skate Concerts As Part Of Wollman Rink's Second Ice Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2023


Ice Theatre of New York (ITNY) to present Pop-Up City Skate Concerts at Wollman Rink.

Rockefeller Center To Bring Ice Theatre Of New York In For New Year's Eve
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2022


Ice Theatre of New York will hit the ice at The Rink at Rockefeller Center on December 31, 2022 from 8pm-11pm in celebration of New Year's Eve.

Ice Theatre Of New York to Present 2022 Winter Holiday Skating Celebration And Tree Lighting This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2022


Ice Theatre of New York will take part in the 2022 Winter Holiday Skating Celebration and Tree Lighting at The Rink at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park on December 10 at 4pm.

Interview: The Ever Vibrant Chita Rivera On Bringing THE RHYTHM OF Her LIFE to Segerstrom
by Gil Kaan - Dec 5, 2022


The incomparable Broadway legend Chita Rivera will be appearing at Segerstrom Center for The Arts in her latest concert show The Rhythm of My Life December 11, 2022. This talented lady has been awarded countless awards, including Tonys, a Lifetime Achievement Tony, the Medal of Freedom and a Kennedy Center Honor. I have the pleasure of chatting on the phone with Chita after her long day appearing at Disney World.

Ice Theatre Of New York To Perform At UNWRAPPED AT MENACOLIN in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2022


Ice Theatre of New York will perform at Unwrapped at Nemacolin on December 3, 2022 at 8:30pm at the ice rink in Lafayette Square.

Ice Theatre Of New York To Appear At Tree Lighting At Bank Of America Winter Village At Bryant Park
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2022


Ice Theatre of New York (ITNY) will take part in the Tree Lighting at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park on November 29 at 6pm.

Ice Theatre Of New York To Present CITY SKATE Concert, November 15
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2022


Ice Theatre of New York (ITNY) presents Winter 2022-23 City Skate Concert Series, starting with a City Skate Concert on November 15, 2022 at 11:50am at the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park. The series will continue on January 10 & February 21, 2023 and the events are free and open to the public.

Julia Riew to Receive 18th Annual Fred Ebb Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2022


The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company will present the eighteenth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to Julia Riew.

Kander & Ebb's NEW YORK, NEW YORK Will Open On Broadway This Spring
by Team BWW - Oct 26, 2022


Producers Sonia Friedman and Tom Kirdahy have announced that the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, will begin performances on Broadway Friday, March 24, 2023 and officially open Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Broadway’s St. James Theatre.

Ice Theatre of New York To Participate In Opening Day of Wollman Rink's Second Ice Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2022


Ice Theatre of New York will participate in Opening Day of Wollman Rink’s Second Ice Season on October 23, 2022 in Central Park. The day will be free for all visitors, including skate rental.

Ice Theatre Of New York Fall Frolic�¿ to Honor Mexican Olympian Skater Donovan Carrillo and His Coach Gregorio Núñez
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 24, 2022


Ice Theatre of New York (ITNY) presents the Fall Frolic on October 27, 2022 at 7pm at the Sky Rink, Chelsea Piers. The event will honor Mexican Olympian skater Donovan Carrillo and his coach Gregorio Núñez with the Will Sears Award, which is presented each year to a skater who has shown exceptional daring and persistence in pursuit of their passion.

Iggy Azalea and Natalia Jiménez to Headline Long Beach Pride
by Michael Major - May 5, 2022


In addition to performances by Iggy Azalea and Natalia Jiménez, the festival stages will also feature Sonora Tropicana, Amoro Prohibido Band (a Selena Tribute Band), Gia Banks (of the hit TV show Legendary) and hip-hop singer and actress YoYo, among others. Check out the complete lineup of activities now!

New Date Announced For 17th Annual Fred Ebb Award Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2022


The award, named in honor of the late award-winning lyricist Fred Ebb, will be presented to the team of Isabella Dawis & Tidtaya Sinutoke by Heidi Blickenstaff and Julia Murney on Monday May 2nd from 6-8pm at a by-invitation-only ceremony at Bond 45. T

Porchlight Music Theatre Announces 2022 - 2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2022


Porchlight Music Theatre has announced its 28th season that includes the 2022 – 2023 Mainstage, Porchlight Revisits and New Faces Sing Broadway series. Mainstage and Porchlight Revisits performances take place at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn Street.

Ice Theatre Of New York Announces 2022 Home Season Performances And 35th Anniversary Benefit Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2022


Ice Theatre of New York will present its 2022 Home Season Performances on May 6 & May 7 at 7PM, and May 9 at 6:30PM at the Sky Rink, Chelsea Piers. The annual Benefit Gala and Performance will celebrate the 35th Anniversary of ITNY on the third night of the Home Season, May 9, 2022.

BWW Interview: Sam Harris' OPENLY GRAY, Openly Happy
by Gil Kaan - Mar 10, 2022


Multi-million selling recording artist Sam Harris debuts his latest show Sam Harris: Openly Gray on the West Coast at the Catalina Bar & Grill March 25th and 26th. I had the opportunity to pose a few questions to this popular and very talented cabaret performer/writer.

Ice Theatre Of New York City Announces Skate Pop Up Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2022


Ice Theatre of New York will present 2022 City Skate Pop Up Concerts on Tuesday, March 8 and Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 3:20 pm at the Rink at Rockefeller Center, with participation in Wollman Rink's season-end performances on Wednesday, March 9 at Wollman Rink at 6:00 pm.

BWW Review: COLORED LIGHTS at Port-Royal Temple
by Patrick Honoré - Jan 26, 2022


Quadruple threat Dalia Constantin in an initimate autobiographical one-woman show.

VIDEO: Liza Minnelli Appears on CBS Sunday Morning
by Marissa Tomeo - Jan 16, 2022


CBS Sunday Morning reporter Jane Pauley interviewed Liza Minnelli this morning, discussing her famous parents, her legacy, collaborators throughout her career, awards, and inspirations. The special also features performances with Minnelli's 'best friend and confidant', Michael Feinstein, on piano and Liza herself on vocals.

BWW Feature: LA 74° EDIZIONE DEI TONY AWARDS al WINTER GARDEN THEATER
by ETTORE FARRATTINI - Sep 21, 2021


LA 74° EDIZIONE DEI TONY AWARDS al WINTER GARDEN THEATER. Con il titolo Broadway's back! il 26 settembre saranno assegnati i premi per la stagione 2019/2020 rimandata per la pandemia.

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation Names Francesca Harper As Artistic Director Of The Ailey II Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2021


Robert Battle, Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, announced today that internationally renowned performer, choreographer, director, and multi-disciplinary artist Francesca Harper has been appointed Artistic Director of Ailey II, the Ailey organization's acclaimed company of young dancers. Ms. Harper will assume her duties on September 7, 2021, and will immediately begin preparing for Ailey II's return to the stage.

VIDEO: Watch Liza Minnelli Take the Stage to Sing a Gershwin Classic
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 20, 2021


'I haven't sung in three years!' said Liza Minnelli to an adoring crowd at Feinstein's at Vitello's. The living legend stopped by the famed LA supperclub last week, where she performed on stage with Michael Feinstein himself. Watch below as she sings the Gershwin classic- 'Embraceable You.'

The Rink FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Rink have there been?
The Rink has had 5 productions including Broadway which opened in 1984, Broadway which opened in 1984, West End which opened in 1988, which opened in 2006 and West End which opened in 2018.
What Tony Awards has The Rink been nominated for?
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for John KanderBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Fred Ebb and Best Scenic Design for Peter Larkin.
What awards has The Rink been nominated for?
The Rink has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A.J. Antoon, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Marc Weiss, Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards), and Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Peter Larkin.

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