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Opened: November 3, 1960

The Unsinkable Molly Brown - 1960 - Broadway History , Info & More

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So long, Dolly! Move over, Mame! Make way for the biggest of Broadway?s ?big ladies,? strongTHE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN/strong! The Titanic may have sunk, but Molly Brown survived.brbrThis

spirited tale of a legendary, real-life American original follows the

exploits of Molly Brown, whose feisty determination to rise above her

impoverished beginnings leads her from the backwoods of Hannibal,

Missouri, to the palaces of Europe. Along the way, she marries a lucky

prospector, enters the highest echelons of Monte Carlo society,

survives the sinking of the Titanic and, most importantly, earns the

approval she so desperately seeks of those ?Beautiful People of Denver.?brbrFunny, light, uplifting and uniquely American, strongTHE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN /strongcharmed

Broadway and film audiences with its irresistible, outrageous title

role, in the tradition of such unforgettable characters as Auntie Mame,

Dolly Levi and Mama Rose, as well as a href="http://mtishows.com/biography.asp?writerid=3415"Meredith Willson/a?s rousing score, in the tradition of his immortal a href="http://mtishows.com/show_detail.asp?showid=000053"strongTHE MUSIC MAN/strong./a

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Carrie Fisher to Present the SAG 51st Life Achievement Award to Debbie Reynolds
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 6, 2015


Carrie Fisher will present the 51st SAG Life Achievement Award to her mother, Debbie Reynolds, at the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®, Executive Producer Kathy Connell announced today.

Alastair Brookshaw, Nic Kyle and Zoe Doano to Lead THE GRAND TOUR at Finborough Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 18, 2014


Alastair Brookshaw, Nic Kyle and Zoë Doano are to head the cast for the European première of Jerry Herman's 1979 Broadway musical, The Grand Tour, directed by Thom Southerland, at the Finborough Theatre as part of the 20 Premières Season.

BWW Reviews: The Denver Center Breathes New Life and Unexpected Delight into THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN!
by Michael Mulhern - Oct 10, 2014


From the opening scene, we knew we were in for something familiar, yet completely different.

Jerry Herman's THE GRAND TOUR to Receive European Premiere in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 6, 2014


Opening in 1979, The Grand Tour marked Jerry Herman's return to Broadway after almost a decade away. It finally gets its European premiere, directed by Thom Southerland, at the Finborough Theatre as part of the theatre's 20 Premieres Season.

Kathleen Marshall's THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN, Starring Beth Malone, Opens Tonight in Denver
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2014


The Denver Center Theatre Company presents the highly anticipated new adaptation of Meredith Willson's classic musical, THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN. Based on the book by Richard Morris, the revitalized production will feature a new book and additional lyrics by three-time Tony Award nominee Dick Scanlan (Thoroughly Modern Millie) and showcase never before heard songs from Willson's prolific body of work with musical adaptation by Michael Rafter (Violet). The production began previews on September 12 and opens tonight, September 19, in The Stage Theatre. It will be directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall (Anything Goes).

Debbie Reynolds to be Honored with 2014 SAG Life Achievement Award
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 18, 2014


Debbie Reynolds – actor, singer, dancer, author, champion for the preservation of the artifacts of film history and for the understanding and treatment of mental illness – has been named the 51st recipient of SAG-AFTRA's highest honor:

Burke Moses, Whitney Bashor, John Hickok & More Join Kathleen Marshall's UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN at Denver Center Theatre Company; Full Cast Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 22, 2014


The Denver Center Theatre Company today announced the complete cast and creative team for the highly anticipated new adaptation of Meredith Willson's classic musical, THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN. Based on the book by Richard Morris, the revitalized production will feature a new book and additional lyrics by three-time Tony Award nominee Dick Scanlan (Thoroughly Modern Millie) and showcase never before heard songs from Willson's prolific body of work with musical adaptation by Michael Rafter (Violet). The production opens for previews on September 12 in The Stage Theatre and will be directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall (Anything Goes).

NBC President Bob Greenblatt Producing DCTC's Kathleen Marshall-Helmed THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 11, 2014


Bob Greenblatt, president of NBC and instrumental in bringing SMASH and THE SOUND OF MUSIC to the small screen, has set his sights, once again, on the stage.

Kathleen Marshall-Helmed THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN, 'VANYA AND SONIA' & More Set for Denver Center Theatre's 36th Season
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 13, 2014


The Tony Award-winning Denver Center Theatre Company announced its 36th season which boasts new adaptations of classics, a Broadway hit, a beloved holiday tradition, two world premieres and a telling of a night after an historic boxing championship. The season will run September 12 - April 26 with eight main stage productions.

Kathleen Marshall to Direct New Version of THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN at Denver Center in 2014-15
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 20, 2014


A new adaptation of Meredith Willson's classic musical THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN will kick off the Denver Center Theatre Company's 2014/15 season, according to Producing Artistic Director Kent Thompson. Three-time Tony Award nominee Dick Scanlan combines his spirited new book with never before heard songs from the catalogue of Willson, who is also creator of the beloved The Music Man. The production will be helmed by three-time Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall as director and choreographer.

Fabulous Entertainment In March At The KRAVIS CENTER
by Beau Higgins - Feb 21, 2012


Kravis Center is Offering an Entertainment-Packed March with an Amazing Line-Up of Stars + Comedy with The Capitol Steps, Martin Short & Seth's Big Fat 70's Show + Pop Stars Diana Krall, Johnny Mathis & Neil Sedaka + Jazz Greats Chris Botti & Wynton Marsalis +Classical Headliners Itzhak Perlman, The Minnesota Orchestra, Richard Stoltzman, Ariel Quartet & Menahem Pressler + Solo Showstoppers Dudu Fisher & Debbie Reynolds + Musical Shows Come Fly Away, Taylor's Irish Cabaret & The Pink Floyd Experience + Family Fun with HOP & the New Shanghai Circus Plus African-American Film Festival, Lunch & Learn about Elizabeth Taylor, The Joffrey Ballet, Peppino D'Agostino & The Kravis Center's 20th Anniversary Gala

BWW EXCLUSIVE: THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN Revival Gets New Life with New Reading; Sutton Foster & Marc Kudisch Star
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 20, 2011


As first reported back in the Spring of 2010, Sutton Foster and her ANYTHING GOES director Kathleen Marshall had teamed up on a reading presentation of THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN, which could be gunning for a Broadway revival in the near future. In 2010, Foster starred alongside Craig Bierko in the role of James Joseph 'J.J.' Brown. Michael Riedel had reported in the New York Post at the time that Reba McEntire was being courted for the famous role of 'Molly'.

The Metropolitan Room Announces Their June Events
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2010


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The Metropolitan Room Announces Their June Events
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2010


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The Metropolitan Room Announces Their June Events
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2010


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The Metropolitan Room Announces Their June Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2010


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BWW Blogs: Mid-May Matinees and More on the California Central Coast!
by Curt Miner - May 18, 2010


Even with our somewhat odd mid-May weather pattern (rain ... this late in the season?!) - there's nothing odd about finding a goodly number of theatre and live performance opportunities waiting to entertain you here on the California Central Coast!

Rivera, Alda, McKechnie Among Talent Roster For Orbach Tribute 'Remember How I Love You: Love Letters from an Extraordinary Marriage' 11/9
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2009


A host of film and theater celebrities will celebrate the posthumous release of Remember How I Love You: Love Letters from an Extraordinary Marriage, Jerry and Elaine Orbach's autobiographical memoir recounting their thirty year marriage, at a once-in-a-lifetime reunion of the couple's colleagues at The Snapple Theater Center on Monday, November 9, 2009 at 5:30 PM.

Rivera, Alda, McKechnie Among Talent Roster For Orbach Tribute 'Remember How I Love You: Love Letters from an Extraordinary Marriage' 11/9
by Eddie Varley - Sep 3, 2009


A host of film and theater celebrities will celebrate the posthumous release of Remember How I Love You: Love Letters from an Extraordinary Marriage, Jerry and Elaine Orbach's autobiographical memoir recounting their thirty year marriage, at a once-in-a-lifetime reunion of the couple's colleagues at The Snapple Theater Center on Monday, November 9, 2009 at 5:30 PM.

Photo Tribute: Gale Storm Remembered
by Eddie Varley - Jun 30, 2009


Gale Storm, who was one of early television's biggest stars on 'My Little Margie' and 'The Gale Storm Show,' passed away this past Saturday, June 27th at age 87.

Gale Storm, Star of Stage and Screen Dies at 87
by Eddie Varley - Jun 29, 2009


The Associated Press reports that Gale Storm, who was one of early television's biggest stars on 'My Little Margie' and 'The Gale Storm Show,' has died at age 87.

Grimes, Sirola Star In LOVE FROM SHAKESPEARE TO COWARD 4/27 At National Arts
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 24, 2009


For one night only, Tony Award winner Tammy Grimes and Joe Sirola to star in Love from Shakespeare to Coward Monday, April 27 at 7PM National Arts Club Tammy Grimes and Joe Sirola will make a command performance as they celebrate almost 50 years since they shared the stage together in the Broadway musical The Unsinkable Molly Brown.

BROADWAY BY THE YEAR 1960
by BWW - Jun 10, 2003


The Broadway Musicals of 1960, starring Brent Barrett, Marc Kudisch, Lisa Vroman, Douglas Ladner, Tovah Feldshuh, Eddie Korbach and Liz Larsen.

The Unsinkable Molly Brown FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Unsinkable Molly Brown have there been?
The Unsinkable Molly Brown has had 6 productions including Broadway which opened in 1960, Broadway which opened in 1960, US Tour which opened in 1962, Regional (US) which opened in 2014, St. Louis, MO (Regional) which opened in 2017 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2020.

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