Sweet Charity Revival 1986 - Articles Page 10

Opened: April 27, 1986
Closing: March 15, 1987

Sweet Charity - 1986 - Broadway History , Info & More

Minskoff Theatre (Broadway)
200 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

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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Broadway and TV Veteran Rosemary Prinz To Star In LOST IN YONKERS At Cleveland Playhouse
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 16, 2009


Rosemary Prinz, a veteran of Broadway and the CBS daytime drama As the World Turns, leads the cast in The Cleveland Play House production of Neil Simon's Lost in Yonkers. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play, Lost in Yonkers is a touching and hilarious coming of age story and a very eccentric family.

'I'd Do Anything...' Finalist Perry Says She's Creating Role of 'Fleck' in Phantom Sequel
by Robert Diamond - Dec 5, 2009


Niamh Perry who was a finalist on the BBC's I'd Do Anything reality show to cast Oliver! and who is currently appearing in Mamma Mia! in the West End tells the UK Daily Mail that she'll be creating the role of 'Fleck' in the upcoming The Phantom of the Opera sequel, Love Never Dies.

Menier Chocolate Factory's SWEET CHARITY Opens Tonight, 12/2
by Jeff Dennhardt - Dec 2, 2009


Matthew White is directs the Tony Award-winning musical Sweet Charity at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Sweet Charity began previews from November 21st and opens tonight, December 2nd. The show runs through March 7th, 2010.

Photo Flash: SWEET CHARITY in Rehearsal at the Meinier Chocolate Factory
by Aimee Savoth - Nov 18, 2009


Matthew White is to direct the Tony Award-winning musical Sweet Charity at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Sweet Charity previews from November 21 with press night on December 2, and runs until March 7, 2010.

Ana Gasteyer, Wayne Knight & Marc Kudisch to Star in Encores! GIRL CRAZY
by Robert Diamond - Oct 29, 2009


Girl Crazy, the first Encores! production of the New York City Center season, will star Ana Gasteyer, Wayne Knight and Marc Kudisch and will run November 19 - 22. Girl Crazy, directed by Jerry Zaks and choreographed by Warren Carlyle with Guest Music Director Rob Fisher, has music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and book by Guy Bolton and Jack McGowan.

Casting Complete for Menier Chocolate Factory's SWEET CHARITY, Tamzin Outhwaite Stars
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 16, 2009


Matthew White is to direct the Tony Award-winning musical Sweet Charity at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Sweet Charity previews from November 21, with press night on December 2, and runs until March 7, 2010.

Powerhouse Lineup Announced for 'Star Chats: Broadway Leading Ladies'
by Romi Oliverio - Sep 30, 2009


Back2Broadway's'Star Chats: Broadway Leading Ladies' has announced a powerhouse lineup for its upcoming conversation event being held at the Times Centre on September 30.

Tickets On Sale Today For West Coast Premiere Of ALAN CUMMING: I BOUGHT A BLUE CAR TODAY At OCPAC, Begins 9/26
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2009


Tony® Award, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award winner for his acclaimed portrayal of the Emcee in Broadway's revival of Cabaret at Studio 54, Alan Cumming will give the West Coast Premiere of his one-man show Alan Cumming: I Bought a Blue Car Today at the Orange County Performing Arts Center September 26 at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. in Samueli Theater.

Off Center Series Presents West Coast Premiere of ALAN CUMMING: I BOUGHT A BLUE CAR TODAY on 9/26 in Samueli Theater
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2009


Tony® Award, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award winner for his acclaimed portrayal of the Emcee in Broadway's revival of Cabaret at Studio 54, Alan Cumming will give the West Coast Premiere of his one-man show Alan Cumming: I Bought a Blue Car Today at the Orange County Performing Arts Center September 26 at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. in Samueli Theater.

Powerhouse Lineup Announced for 'Star Chats: Broadway Leading Ladies'
by Romi Oliverio - Sep 22, 2009


Back2Broadway's'Star Chats: Broadway Leading Ladies' has announced a powerhouse lineup for its upcoming conversation event being held at the Times Centre on September 30.

Tamzin Outhwaite to Lead Cast in SWEET CHARITY at the Menier Chocolate Factory
by Robert Diamond - Sep 15, 2009


Matthew White is to direct Tamzin Outhwaite as Charity Hope Valentine in the Tony Award-winning musical Sweet Charity at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Sweet Charity previews from 21 November with press night on 02 December, and runs until 07 March 2010. The box office opens for general public bookings at noon on Thursday 17 September. With book by Neil Simon, music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Dorothy Fields, choreography is by Stephen Mear, set design by Tim Shortall, costume design by Matthew Wright, musical supervision and direction by Nigel Lilley, orchestrations by Chris Walker, lighting by David Howe and sound design by Gareth Owen.

NY City Center Announces ENCORES! Directors - Zaks, Bruni & Nicholaw
by Robert Diamond - Sep 9, 2009


Jack Viertel, Artistic Director of New York City Center's Encores! series, today announced directors for the three 2009-10 season musicals...

The Nederlander Theatre Box Office Opens Today For THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2009


The Nederlander Theatre box office opens today, August 31 at 10:00 AM for THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS, the first Broadway revivals of BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS and BROADWAY BOUND. The box office will be open Monday through Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The Nederlander Theatre is located at 208 West 41st Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues.

The Nederlander Theatre Box Office Opens For THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS August 31
by Charlie Piane - Aug 28, 2009


The Nederlander Theatre box office opens Monday, August 31 at 10:00 AM for THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS, the first Broadway revivals of BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS and BROADWAY BOUND. The box office will be open Monday through Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The Nederlander Theatre is located at 208 West 41st Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues.

Broadway's THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS Launch Official Website
by Charlie Piane - Aug 21, 2009


The website for THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS, the Broadway revivals of BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS and BROADWAY BOUND, is now live at www.TheNeilSimonPlays.com.

Tickets On Sale Today For West Coast Premiere Of ALAN CUMMING: I BOUGHT A BLUE CAR TODAY At OCPAC, Begins 9/26
by Charlie Piane - Aug 10, 2009


Tony® Award, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award winner for his acclaimed portrayal of the Emcee in Broadway's revival of Cabaret at Studio 54, Alan Cumming will give the West Coast Premiere of his one-man show Alan Cumming: I Bought a Blue Car Today at the Orange County Performing Arts Center September 26 at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. in Samueli Theater.

'THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS' To Offer Discount Priced Preview Tickets Starting 8/7, Rehearsals Begin 8/24
by Eddie Varley - Aug 6, 2009


Tickets go on sale on Friday, August 7 for THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS, new productions of BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS and BROADWAY BOUND. Specially priced preview tickets for $50-$35 (not including Saturday evening performances) will be available for both plays if ordered by September 6. Regular priced tickets are $100-$65. Tickets will be available at www.Ticketmaster.com.

Off Center Series Presents West Coast Premiere of ALAN CUMMING: I BOUGHT A BLUE CAR TODAY on 9/26 in Samueli Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 5, 2009


Tony® Award, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award winner for his acclaimed portrayal of the Emcee in Broadway's revival of Cabaret at Studio 54, Alan Cumming will give the West Coast Premiere of his one-man show Alan Cumming: I Bought a Blue Car Today at the Orange County Performing Arts Center September 26 at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. in Samueli Theater.

'THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS' Set For The Nederlander
by Eddie Varley - Jun 17, 2009


Producers Emanuel Azenberg and Ira Pittelman are pleased to announce that THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS, new productions of Neil Simon's BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS and BROADWAY BOUND, will play Broadway's beautifully restored Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). The productions will be directed by David Cromer (Our Town).

Metcalf, Grisetti, Boutsikaris, Robbins, and More Set For 'BRIGHTON BEACH' and 'BROADWAY BOUND' Casts
by Eddie Varley - May 27, 2009


Producers Emanuel Azenberg and Ira Pittelman are pleased to announce casting for THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS - new productions of two of Neil Simon's most beloved and successful works, BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS and BROADWAY BOUND. David Cromer (currently represented in New York with the critically acclaimed production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town) directs THE NEIL SIMON PLAYS, which will be performed in repertory at a theatre to be announced.

Broadway Favorite Bebe Neuwirth Marries in NYC
by Eddie Varley - May 6, 2009


PEOPLE reports that Bebe Neuwirth, best known to television audiences as the uptight ex-wife of TV's Frasier Crane on Cheers and Frasier and beloved by the Broadway community for her many stays on the New York Stage, has married Chris Calkins, founder of Napa Valley's Destino vineyard.

THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION Premieres 3/3, Runs Through 3/15
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2009


Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) begins 2009 with the New York premiere of THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION, a new play by Evan Smith (Psych and The Uneasy Chair at Playwrights Horizons, Remedial English for the Young Playwrights Festival at Playwrights Horizons, Servicemen at The New Group). This will be Mr. Smith's fourth collaboration with the theater company.

Photo Flash: THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 11, 2009


Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) continues its 2008/2009 Season with the New York premiere of THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION, a new play by Evan Smith (Psych and The Uneasy Chair at Playwrights Horizons, Remedial English for the Young Playwrights Festival at Playwrights Horizons, Servicemen at The New Group). This will be Mr. Smith's fourth collaboration with the theater company. Directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie (Chicago, New Jerusalem), in his Playwrights Horizons debut, the production will began previews on Friday, February 6, 2009 with an Opening Night set for Tuesday, March 3 at 7PM. The limited engagement will run through Sunday, March 15 at Playwrights Horizons' Mainstage Theater (416 West 42nd Street).

Photo Coverage: 'Talkback Tuesdays' at CHICAGO with Bebe Neuwirth
by Peter James Zielinski - Feb 12, 2009


Designed to provide theatergoers with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of CHICAGO, the nlast 'Talkback Tuesdays' on Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 offered a chat with Tony Award winner and the revival's original Velma Kelly, Bebe Neuwirth. BroadwayWorld's cameras were there to capture the post show razzle dazzle!

CHICAGO Welcomes Tony Winner and Original 'Velma' Bebe Neuwirth to 'Talkback Tuesdays' 2/10
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2009


The Broadway company of CHICAGO is pleased to announce details for the February installment of 'Talkback Tuesdays,' the unique new series offering post-show discussions and audience Q&A sessions with past and present members of the Broadway company of the record-breaking hit musical. Designed to provide theatergoers with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of CHICAGO, the February 'Talkback Tuesdays' offering is set for Tuesday, February 10, 2009, featuring a post-show conversation with Tony Award winner and original Velma Kelly, Bebe Neuwirth. For her performance as Velma Kelly, Neuwirth won the 1997 Tony Award, the Drama Desk Award and the Fred Astaire Award. A decade after originating the role of Velma on Broadway, Neuwirth returned to CHICAGO to great acclaim in the role of Velma's rival, merry murderess Roxie Hart.

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?
Sweet Charity has been nominated for several Tony Awards. It was nominated for Best Costume Design for Patricia Zipprodt, Best Revival for Jerome Minskoff, Best Revival for James M. Nederlander, Best Revival for Arthur Rubin, and Best Revival for Joseph Harris.
What Tony Awards has Sweet Charity won?
Sweet Charity has won several Tony Awards. It won the award for Best Costume Design for Patricia Zipprodt. It also won the award for Best Revival, with wins for Jerome Minskoff, James M. Nederlander, Arthur Rubin, and Joseph Harris.

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