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Opened: November 11, 1985
Closing: July 13, 1986

The Golden Land - 1985 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Extended by popular demand, the critics agree that THE GOLDEN LAND is the must-see musical of the season. "A show for everyone" says CBS Morning News, that will leave you "twirling in the streets!" exclaims The New York Times. Don't miss this limited engagement!



As a group of Jewish immigrants pass through the gates of Ellis Island, the land of opportunity awaits. Streets are paved with gold they've been told, but soon learn this is not nearly the case.



Bold and heartwarming, THE GOLDEN LAND is a story we all share regardless of creed or religion. It is the story of all Americans, past, present, and future chronicled in a musical journey like no other.

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BWW Blog: 10 Must-Watch Theatre Documentaries
by Student Blogger: Joey Tabasco - Feb 4, 2021


What better way is there to wait for upcoming movie-musicals than by learning about their original stage productions?

'We Must Save Broadway,' Writes Sarah Jessica Parker
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 7, 2020


Broadway, television, and film actress Sarah Jessica Parker wrote an impassioned op-ed in which she argued for the return of theatre, specifically as the lifeblood of New York City. 

BWW Exclusive: In Honor of Gay Pride - THE 101 GREATEST LGBTQ SONGS/ANTHEMS OF ALL TIME - from Judy Garland to Lady Gaga, from Gloria Gaynor to Frank Ocean
by Peter Nason - Jun 24, 2020


Happy Gay Pride! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest LGBTQ songs and anthems from 1920-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the grade!

BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST PROTEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, John Lennon, Kendrick Lamar & More
by Peter Nason - Jun 18, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest protest songs from 1939-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the list!

BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest Television Episodes of All Time - from I LOVE LUCY to BETTER CALL SAUL
by Peter Nason - Apr 22, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best TV episodes from the 1950's to 2020; see if your favorites made the list!

BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest MOVIE MUSICALS of All Time
by Peter Nason - Mar 30, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best film musicals since the sound era began; see if your favorites made the list!

The 101 Greatest Showtunes from 1920-2020
by Peter Nason - Mar 19, 2020


How do we make a list of the 101 greatest show tunes from the past 100 years? Well, we did the near-impossible task.  Check out our full list here! 

Cast Members Gather for BACK TO THE FUTURE Trilogy Exhibit
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 12, 2019


Among the individuals from the three films in attendance were Bob Gale (co creator/producer/writer of all 3 films), Charles Fleischer (Terry, BTTF 2 / voice of Roger Rabbit), Don Fullilove (Mayor Gordy Wilson , BTTF 1 &2), Darlene Vogel (Spike, Griffs Gang BTTF 2), Richie Gaona (Stuntman/Back to the Future II) and Ricky Dean Logan (Data BTTF2, & needles gang BTTF 3).

Sir Patrick Stewart's One-Man Version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Offer Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2019


The highly-anticipated return engagement of Sir Patrick Stewart's acclaimed oneman version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL to benefit City Harvest and Ars Nova will play for two nights only, December 11 and December 13, at Theater 511 (511 West 54th Street). Two tickets per benefit performance will now be offered for $25 to TodayTix Lottery winners.

Crew Announced For RIVERA'S LOVESONG (IMPERFECT)
by Julie Musbach - Oct 17, 2019


It takes a village to create a masterpiece. OBIE Winner, José Rivera ('Marisol' and 'References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot'), premieres another powerful stage-work at the East Village's arts haven, The theater at the 14th Street Y.

TOKYO STORIES Film Series Announces Schedule, Nov. 8 - Dec. 7
by Abigail Charpentier - Oct 16, 2019


From the bustle of neon-lit Shinjuku and its ultramodern skyscrapers to the traditional scenery of Mt. Fuji, cherry blossoms, and Shinto shrines, Tokyo has served as a source of creative inspiration for generations of international filmmakers. Anticipating the 2020 Summer Games, when the eyes of the world will once again fall upon Japan's dynamic capital, Tokyo Stories: Japan in the Global Imagination considers the ways Japan—and the elusive concept of “Japaneseness” —is rendered and interpreted outside its borders with a revealing selection of Tokyo-set films by foreign directors, including Japanese co-productions, Hollywood blockbusters, and European arthouse favorites.

New York's Leading LGBTQ Film Festival 'Newfest' Announces Full Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2019


New York's leading LGBTQ film festival, NewFest, has announced the full lineup of their 31st annual celebration of the year's best LGBTQ films from around the world. As announced earlier this week, the festival will kick off the festival's 31st edition with the New York premiere of Mike Doyle's Manhattan-set ensemble rom-com SELL BY, featuring an eclectic cast including Scott Evans (Netflix's “Grace and Frankie”), Kate Walsh (ABC's “Grey's Anatomy”), Academy Award-nominee and Emmy Award-winner Patricia Clarkson, Michelle Buteau (Netflix's “Tales of the City”) and Augustus Prew (HIGH-RISE), and will close the festival with the New York premiere of Rodrigo Bellott's award-winning film TU ME MANQUES, which was recently announced as Bolivia's submission for Best International Feature Film selection for the 2019 Academy Awards. 

Check Out Everything Coming And Going From Hulu In April
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 14, 2019


Check Out Everything Coming And Going From Hulu In April

Full Casting Announced For Nigel Williams Revival Of MY BROTHER'S KEEPER At Playground Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2019


Full casting has been announced for the first major revival of Nigel Williams' My Brother's Keeper?, which opens at London's Playground Theatre at the end of February. Joining actor and former stand-up comedian Andy de la Tour as ailing patriarch Mr Stone, will be Katherine Pogson (Vera ITV, Brazil Terry Gilliam, Aunt Dan & Lemon New York Theatre Drama Desk nomination) as Mrs Stone, David Partridge (The Secret Theatre - Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Shakespeare's Globe, All My Sons - Rose Theatre, Kingston, Travels With My Aunt - Cc Theatre, UK tour) and Josh Taylor (Poldark - BBC, The Crown - Netflix, Each His Own Wilderness -Orange Tree Theatre) as their warring sons Sam and Tony.

Andy De La Tour stars in Nigel Williams' MY BROTHER'S KEEPER? at The Playground Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2019


When it premiered at Greenwich Theatre in 1985, My Brother's Keeper received rave reviews, prompting The Guardian to describe it as 'a very good new play - witty as well as touching, objective as well as subjective' and The Sunday Times to label it as 'impeccable'. Now some 34 years later, Nigel Williams' incisive, funny and affecting play about broken sibling relationships receives its first major revival in a production starring Andy de la Tour.

Hulu Announces the Titles Coming and Going This November
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 17, 2018


Hulu has announced the titles that are coming and going in November. Please note titles and dates are subject to change.

Poway OnStage Announces The 2018/19 Professional Performance Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2018


"Country crooners, '80s hitmakers and man's best friend are among the headlining talent Poway OnStage have lined-up for their 2018/19 Professional Performance Series. This season we are delighted to welcome old friends and new talents to the Poway stage," says Poway OnStage President and CEO Michael Rennie.  "Returning Poway OnStage alum include perennial Poway favorites and equal opportunity offenders The Capitol Steps, guitar masters the Romeros; and celebrity talents from Dancing with the Stars and American Idol performing the all-new Motown with a Twist."  

Photo Flash: Geva Theatre Center's Season Concludes with STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2018


Geva Theatre Center's Wilson Stage Season 2017-2018 concludes with Steel Magnolias, by Robert Harling and directed by Skip Greer, in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from May 8 through June 3.

Geva's 17-18 Wilson Stage Season Concludes With STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2018


Geva Theatre Center's Wilson Stage Season 2017-2018 concludes with Steel Magnolias, by Robert Harling and directed by Skip Greer, in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from May 8 through June 3.

Works & Process at the Guggenheim Presents BREAKING BREAD WITH BALANCHINE
by Julie Musbach - Mar 21, 2018


Works & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim, presents 'Breaking Bread with Balanchine'on Sunday and Monday, April 8 and 9, 2018 at 7:30pm.

THE NEW COLOSSUS Extended At The Actors' Gang
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2018


The Actors' Gang has announced an extension of "The New Colossus" due to strong ticket sales. The production will now continue through May 12 at The Actors' Gang Theater. Directed by Tim Robbins and written The Actors' Gang ensemble and The Actors' Gang's Artistic Director, Tim Robbins. The world premiere of The New Colossus began previews on February 8 and opened on February 17, 2018. Six new performances have been added on Saturday nights at 8:00pm - April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, and closing night, May 12.

THE NEW COLOSSUS Directed By Tim Robbins Comes to The Actors' Gang
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2018


The Actors' Gang presents The New Colossus, a new play written by The Actors' Gang ensemble and directed by Actors' Gang Artistic Director Tim Robbins. The New Colossus begins previews on Thursday, February 8, has its world premiere on Saturday, February 17 and runs through Saturday, March 24, 2018.

What is Coming and Leaving HULU in December
by Tori Hartshorn - Nov 20, 2017


What is Coming and Leaving HULU in December. Please note titles and dates are subject to change.

Amanda McBroom and Ann Hampton Callaway to Kick Off Segerstrom Center's 2017-18 Cabaret Series
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2017


One word most wonderfully describes this extraordinary evening featuring two of the cabaret world's leading singers and songwriters: Divalicious. Segerstrom Center welcomes music divas Amanda McBroom and Ann Hampton Callaway as they help kick off the 2017-18 Cabaret Series celebrating classics from the Great American Songbook and also entertaining audiences with their own works. Pianist and acclaimed songwriter Michele Brourman accompanies the duo in these stunning nights of song and storytelling, October 5 - 7 in Samueli Theater.

Atlantic Theater Kicks Off 2017-18 Amplified Reading Series Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2017


Atlantic Theater Company recently announced its 2017-2018 Amplified Reading Series selections, presenting six bold new plays throughout Atlantic's season with an expanded rehearsal process for more meaningful engagement with the material and the playwright.

The Golden Land FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Golden Land have there been?
The Golden Land has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1985 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2012.
What awards has The Golden Land been nominated for?
The Golden Land has been nominated for the Unique Theatrical Experience category at the Drama Desk Awards.

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