Sweet Charity 1966 - Articles Page 9

Opened: January 29, 1966

Sweet Charity - 1966 - Broadway History , Info & More

Palace Theatre (Broadway)
1564 Broadway New York, NY

Based on the screenplay Nights of Cabiria by Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli and Ennio Flaiano

Debuting on Broadway in 1966, Sweet Charity was a collaboration between some of Broadway's most spectacular talents. Cy Coleman's music effortlessly captures the rhythms and sounds, and Dorothy Fields lyrics the vernacular and fascination of the underground scene, in iconic musical numbers such as Big Spender, If My Friends Could See Me Now, and There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This. Neil Simon's razor-sharp script lifts the veil on the exquisite agony of living on the under-side of life. The legendary Bob Fosse directed and choreographed the original production, and was largely responsible for the musical's distinctive and lasting identity.

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SWEET CHARITY (Manila) Releases New Promo Photos!
by Oliver Oliveros - Jun 29, 2011


Nikki Gil plays a dancer for hire, Charity Hope Valentine; Ciara Sotto plays one of Charity's best friends, Helene; OJ Mariano dabbles in double roles as an Italian film star, Vittorio Vidal, and as a charismatic religious leader of the Rhythm of Life Church, Daddy Johann Sebastian Brubeck; and Sheree Bautista plays one of Charity's co-dancers, Carmen; when SWEET CHARITY opens on Friday, August 5 at the Carlos P. Romulo Theater, RCBC Plaza Makati City.

Nancye Hayes, Toni Lammond & Jill Perryman Announced as Recipients of the J C Williamson Award
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 7, 2011


Live Performance Australia (LPA) today announced that the recipients of the prestigious JC Williamson AwardTM, to be presented at the 2011 Helpmann Awards®, are Nancye Hayes OAM, Toni Lammond AM and Jill Perryman AM MBE.

Nikki Gil Tries Her Hand at Another Off-beat Role
by Oliver Oliveros - May 5, 2011


Nikki Gil, TV personality, actress and recording artist, seems to be fascinated playing off-beat characters in stage musicals. Gil made her theater debut as blonde sorority star Elle Woods last year. And she's set to grace the stage again starring as dancer-for-hire Charity Hope Valentine in 9 Works Theatrical's production of the Broadway musical comedy Sweet Charity in August.

Will Arnett Will Play Christina Applegate's Husband in Untitled Pilot
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 30, 2011


As previously reported, Broadway veteran Christina Applegate is on board for NBC's still untitled Emily Spivey comedy pilot; and Will Arnett will play her husband.

Christina Applegate to Star in NBC Pilot
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 18, 2011


According to Deadline.com, Broadway veteran Christina Applegate is on board for NBC's still untitled Emily Spivey comedy pilot. As descibed by Deadline, the show 'is an irreverent look at parenthood through the POV of an acerbic working mother (Applegate) -- who never thought she'd be a mom -- along with her stay-at-home husband and opinionated parents.'

Photo Coverage: The National Arts Club Tributes Marian Seldes
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 1, 2011


The beloved, Tony Award-winning actress Marian Seldes was honored at the 2011 LOVE 'N' COURAGE Gala - a benefit for the award-winning Theater for the New City's Emerging Playwrights Program - on Monday, February 28.

Marian Seldes Honored At Love And Courage Benefit 2/28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2011


The beloved, Tony Award-winning actress Marian Seldes will be honored at the 2011 LOVE 'N' COURAGE Gala - a benefit for the award-winning Theater for the New City's Emerging Playwrights Program - on Monday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the National Arts Club (15 Gramercy Park South in Manhattan), it has been announced by Crystal Field, co-founder and artistic director of Theater for the New City.

TURNS Opens at the Seymour Theatre 2/22
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2011


Two icons of Australian theatre, Nancye Hayes and Reg Livermore, take to the stage in the world premiere of TURNS - a reflection on identity, family, show business . . . and completely losing your marbles! TURNS will open at the Seymour Theatre Centre on Tuesday 22 February, prior to a national tour.

STAGE TUBE: Christina Applegate Wants to Visit THE OFFICE
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 17, 2011


In a recent interview to promote their latest movie, HALLPASS, Christina Applegate chatted with costar Jenna Fischer about a potential visit to NBC's THE OFFICE in the near future. Click below to check it out!

Marian Seldes Honored At Love And Courage Benefit 2/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 12, 2011


The beloved, Tony Award-winning actress Marian Seldes will be honored at the 2011 LOVE 'N' COURAGE Gala - a benefit for the award-winning Theater for the New City's Emerging Playwrights Program - on Monday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the National Arts Club (15 Gramercy Park South in Manhattan), it has been announced by Crystal Field, co-founder and artistic director of Theater for the New City.

Osnes, Stone et al. Join Foster & Grey in ANYTHING GOES; Full Cast Announced
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 7, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full company of the new Broadway production of Anything Goes, starring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster as 'Reno Sweeney' and Tony and Academy Award winner Joel Grey as 'Moonface Martin.'

Lakewood Theatre Company Closes SWEET CHARITY10/17
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2010


Meet Charity Hope Valentine, a 1960s dance hall hostess, eternal optimist, and unlucky romantic, as she searches for true love in Sweet Charity, the Tony Award-winning musical opening at Lakewood Theatre Company September 10, 2010.

'Cabaret' Comes To The Caldwell Theatre In Boca Raton
by Beau Higgins - Sep 15, 2010


'Come to the Cabaret, old chum, come hear the music play!' That's the invitation issued today by theatrical producer Vicki Halmos, founder of the Palm Beach Principal Players, who's new production company - the hot and hip Entr'Acte Theatrix - will be presenting the Tony Award-winning, Kander & Ebb musical CABARET, October 14-24 at the Count de Hoernle Theatre (Caldwell Theatre) in Boca Raton.

Broadway By the Bay Announces 2011 Season At New Home
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 13, 2010


BROADWAY BY THE BAY, the Peninsula's premier musical theatre company, is proud to present its 2011 season at its new home at the historic Fox Theatre in Redwood City.

Lakewood Theatre Company Presents SWEET CHARITY, 9/10-10/17
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2010


Meet Charity Hope Valentine, a 1960s dance hall hostess, eternal optimist, and unlucky romantic, as she searches for true love in Sweet Charity, the Tony Award-winning musical opening at Lakewood Theatre Company September 10, 2010.

Lakewood Theatre Company Presents SWEET CHARITY, 9/10-10/17
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 23, 2010


Meet Charity Hope Valentine, a 1960s dance hall hostess, eternal optimist, and unlucky romantic, as she searches for true love in Sweet Charity, the Tony Award-winning musical opening at Lakewood Theatre Company September 10, 2010.

Hayes and Livermore to Star in TURNS at Seymore Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2010


Two icons of Australian theatre, Nancye Hayes and Reg Livermore, take to the stage in the world premiere of TURNS - a reflection on identity, family, show business . . . and completely losing your marbles! TURNS will open at the Seymour Theatre Centre on Tuesday 22 February, prior to a national tour.

AMADEUS Returns to Los Angeles At Chandler Studio Theatre, Opens 6/18
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2010


'I murdered Mozart!' rings out across Europe from Composer Antonio Salieri on his death-bed. Salieri had been the toast of Europe. He had been a devout Catholic all his life. He made a pact with God that he would be the vessel through which God's music would spring. All was good until Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart arrives in Vienna. In horror Salieri determines that it is Mozart instead who is his God's chosen voice.

The Production Company Presents AMADEUS, Opens 6/18
by Charlie Piane - Jun 8, 2010


'I murdered Mozart!' rings out across Europe from Composer Antonio Salieri on his death-bed. Salieri had been the toast of Europe. He had been a devout Catholic all his life. He made a pact with God that he would be the vessel through which God's music would spring. All was good until Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart arrives in Vienna. In horror Salieri determines that it is Mozart instead who is his God's chosen voice. Mozart's music proves it; God had broken their pact. Salieri now makes a terrible new vow: to block God on earth and teach Him a lesson, using Mozart as the means to that end.

AMADEUS Returns to Los Angeles At Chandler Studio Theatre, Opens 6/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 21, 2010


'I murdered Mozart!' rings out across Europe from Composer Antonio Salieri on his death-bed. Salieri had been the toast of Europe. He had been a devout Catholic all his life. He made a pact with God that he would be the vessel through which God's music would spring. All was good until Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart arrives in Vienna. In horror Salieri determines that it is Mozart instead who is his God's chosen voice.

Photo Coverage: Broadway By The Year - The Musicals of 1966
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 12, 2010


The Town Hall's critically acclaimed Broadway by the Year's®10th Anniversary Season presented The Broadway Musicals of 1966, a year that brought us iconic shows such as, Cabaret, Mame, I Do! I Do!, Sweet Charity and The Apple Tree, last night, May 10. Overflowing with famous songs from major hit shows, the evening featured more dance numbers than any other Town Hall Broadway by the Year® concert this season. The evening was directed, choreographed and starred Jeffry Denman (who will be going to Broadway next season with this year's Off-Broadway hit musical, Yank!, which he also choreographed).

Cuccioli, Callaway & More Join Denman In Broadway By The Year At Town Hall 5/10
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2010


The Town Hall's critically acclaimed Broadway by the Year's®10th Anniversary Season presents The Broadway Musicals of 1966, a year that brought us iconic shows such as, Cabaret, Mame, I Do! I Do!, Sweet Charity and The Apple Tree.

Outhwaite & Umbers et al. Lead SWEET CHARITY in the West End; Opens May 5
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2010


Tamzin Outhwaite is joined by Mark Umbers in the West End transfer of the Tony Award-winning musical, Sweet Charity. Matthew White's production of Sweet Charity, which completed its sell-out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory last month, will open at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on 23 April 2010 with press night on 4 May and is currently booking until 8 January 2011.

Neil Simon on SWEET CHARITY: 'We played around with the ending a lot.'
by Jeff Dennhardt - May 2, 2010


In a recent interview with the Telegraph Online, Neil Simon revealed that, when writing the hit musical SWEET CHARITY, the ending changed several times before reaching the Broadway stage.

Cuccioli, Callaway & More Join Denman In Broadway By The Year At Town Hall 5/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 30, 2010


The Town Hall's critically acclaimed Broadway by the Year's®10th Anniversary Season presents The Broadway Musicals of 1966, a year that brought us iconic shows such as, Cabaret, Mame, I Do! I Do!, Sweet Charity and The Apple Tree.

Sweet Charity FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Sweet Charity have there been?
Sweet Charity has had 12 productions including Broadway which opened in 1966, Broadway which opened in 1966, West End which opened in 1967, Broadway which opened in 1986, Broadway which opened in 1986, West End which opened in 1998, Broadway which opened in 2005, Broadway which opened in 2005, US Tour which opened in 2006, West End which opened in 2010, Off-Broadway which opened in 2016 and West End which opened in 2019.
What Tony Awards has Sweet Charity been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Choreography for Bob Fosse, Best Conductor and Musical Director for Dorothy Fields, Best Costume Design for Irene Sharaff , Best Direction of a Musical for Bob FosseBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Cy Coleman and Best Scenic Design for Robert Randolph.
What Tony Awards has Sweet Charity won?
Best Choreography for Bob Fosse, Best Conductor and Musical Director for Dorothy Fields, Best Costume Design for Irene Sharaff , Best Direction of a Musical for Bob Fosse, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Cy Coleman, Best Scenic Design for Robert Randolph, .

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