Timbuktu! 1978 - Articles Page 10

Opened: March 1, 1978
Closing: September 10, 1978

Timbuktu! - 1978 - Broadway History , Info & More

Mark Hellinger Theatre
237 West 51st St. New York, NY

Based on the musical Kismet with a book by Charles Lederer and Luther Davis


From the play by Edward Knoblock

Timbuktu! - 1978 - Broadway Cast

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The Huntington Theatre Co Presents Maureen McGivern's A LONG AND WINDING ROAD 10/9-11/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 23, 2009


The Huntington Theatre Company continues its 28th season - a season of American Stories - with Grammy Award winner, Broadway star, and pop icon Maureen McGovern's world premiere musical memoir A Long and Winding Road, conceived and written by Philip Himberg and Maureen McGovern and presented in cooperation with Arena Stage.

Old Globe Theatre's SAMMY Begins Previews 9/19
by Eddie Varley - Sep 19, 2009


Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere of Sammy, a new musical based on the life of Sammy Davis, Jr. with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, and additional songs by Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Directed by Keith Glover with choreography by Keith Young and music supervision by Ian Fraser, Sammy will run in the Old Globe Theatre Sept. 19 - Nov. 8. Previews run from Sept. 19 - Oct. 1. Opening night is Oct. 2 at 8:00 p.m.

Old Globe Theatre Annouces Full Cast & Creative Team For SAMMY, Runs 9/19-11/8, Opens 10/2
by Charlie Piane - Aug 14, 2009


Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere of Sammy, a new musical based on the life of Sammy Davis, Jr. with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, and additional songs by Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Directed by Keith Glover with choreography by Keith Young and music supervision by Ian Fraser, Sammy will run in the Old Globe Theatre Sept. 19 - Nov. 8. Previews run from Sept. 19 - Oct. 1. Opening night is Oct. 2 at 8:00 p.m.

Photo Flash: Obba Babatunde Stars In Leslie Bricusse's SAMMY At The Old Globe Theatre
by Eddie Varley - Jul 30, 2009


Broadway veteran Obba Babatundé will star as Sammy Davis, Jr. in the world premiere of Sammy.

Obba Babatunde To Star As Sammy Davis, Jr. In The New Leslie Bricusse Musical, SAMMY
by Eddie Varley - Jul 29, 2009


Broadway veteran Obba Babatundé is set to star as Sammy Davis, Jr. in the world premiere of Sammy, Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto announced today. The new musical is based on the life of Davis with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, and additional songs by Bricusse and Anthony Newley.

Passage Theatre's 7th Annual Solo Flights Festival Continues March 19 - March 22
by Robert Diamond - Mar 14, 2009


7TH ANNUAL SOLO FLIGHTS FESTIVAL, Passage Theatre's popular festival of one-person shows runs Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 8pm Sundays 3pm.

Passage Theatre's 7th Annual Solo Flights Continues with "Ethel Waters, His Eye is on the Sparrow" Mar. 14 - 15
by Robert Diamond - Mar 8, 2009


Passage Theatre, Trenton's professional theater company, will pay tribute to Philadelphia's legendary blues singer and Oscar-nominated actress with two performances of Ethel Waters, His Eye Is On The Sparrow on Saturday, March 14 at 8pm and Sunday, March 15 at 3pm. Written by Larry Parr and starring Demetria Joyce Bailey, this production is being presented as part of Passage Theatre's 7th Annual Solo Flights Festival.

Passage Theatre Presents '7TH ANNUAL SOLO FLIGHTS FEST' 3/5 Thru 3/29
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2009


Passage Theatre, Trenton's premiere professional theater company, will present its 7th annual Solo Flights Festival March 5 through March 29, featuring one-person plays, music and dance at Trenton's historic Mill Hill Playhouse (Front and Montgomery Streets).

Haran and More Featured in Solo Flights Festival March 5-29
by Robert Diamond - Feb 28, 2009


Passage Theatre performs in the historic Mill Hill Playhouse an intimate 115-seat theater in the heart of downtown Trenton adjacent to the beautiful Mill Hill district. Security-guarded on-street parking is available on S. Montgomery St., Ernie Kovacs St., E. Front Street and in the Artworks parking lot.

Passage Theatre Presents '7TH ANNUAL SOLO FLIGHTS FEST' 3/5 Thru 3/29
by Eddie Varley - Feb 20, 2009


Passage Theatre, Trenton's premiere professional theater company, will present its 7th annual Solo Flights Festival March 5 through March 29, featuring one-person plays, music and dance at Trenton's historic Mill Hill Playhouse (Front and Montgomery Streets).

New York Innovative Theatre Award Winners Announced
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 23, 2008


On Monday September 22, 2008, the IT Awards (New York Innovative Theatre Awards), the organization dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway, and host Lisa Kron, announced the 2008 recipients at the Fourth Annual IT Awards Ceremony at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Paley Premieres 'On The Way to Timbuktu' at Ensemble Dec.6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2007


Ensemble Studio Theatre proudly announces the World Premiere of On The Way to Timbuktu, a new play written by and starring Petronia Paley, directed by Talvin Wilks. Performances begin December 6 as a limited engagement through December 21 only. Ensemble Studio Theatre

Melba Moore to Star in Chicago Tour, December 26-31
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2006


Tony Award-winner Melba Moore will star as Matron 'Mama' Morton in the national tour of Chicago for a number of performances

Kitt to Star in Mimi le Duck; Likely for All About Us
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2006


Eartha Kitt will star with Annie Golden and others in Mimi le Duck this fall at New World Stages and is also likely to appear in the Westport Country Playhouse's production of the Kander and Ebb musical All About Us

Kitt's Cafe Carlyle Show to be Recorded for Oct. Release
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2006


Eartha Kitt's Cafe Carlyle show will be recorded by DRG Records for an October release date

Stokes Mitchell, Stritch, Cerveris and More Appear at Nightlife Awards, Feb. 6
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2006


Elaine Stritch and Brian Stokes Mitchell will perform at the 2006 Nightlife Awards on February 6th, while other celebrities such as Michael Cerveris, Karen Ziemba, Marin Mazzie and William Finn will also appear

Melba Moore and Diana DeGarmo to Headline Brooklyn Tour
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2006


Melba Moore and American Idol finalist Diana DeGarmo will appear in the upcoming national tour of Brooklyn

Pope Caffey Alternates with Tunie as Lola in Amas' Damn Yankees Concert, Nov. 14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2005


Stephanie Pope Caffey will alternate with Tamara Tunie as Lola in Amas Musical Theatre's concert production of Damn Yankees on Nov. 14

Darius de Haas and Ira Hawkins Join 'Damn Yankees' Cast
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2005


Donna Trinkoff, Producing Artistic Director of Amas Musical Theatre, announced that DARIUS DE HAAS and IRA HAWKINS have joined the all-star line-up appearing in 'DAMN YANKEES' which will be presented in a 90-minute concert version during Amas' third 'BLAST FROM THE PAST' Benefit on Monday, November 14th.

Amas Musical Theatre Leads Conversations Throughout October
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2005


Amas Musical Theatre will host Conversations, a series of panel discussions about a career in musical theatre, throughout the month of October

Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place Opens in Chicago May 2005, Season Announced
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2005


Drury Lane Productions and veteran theatre owner Anthony DeSantis will introduce their new state-of-the-art theatre, Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place in May, 2005.

Timbuktu! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Timbuktu! have there been?
Timbuktu! has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1978 and Broadway which opened in 1978.
What Tony Awards has Timbuktu! been nominated for?
Best Costume Design for Geoffrey Holder and Most Innovative Production of a Revival for Luther Davis.

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