Dames at Sea 1968 - Articles Page 5.8

Ages: 8+
Opened: December 20, 1968
Closing: May 10, 1970

Dames at Sea - 1968 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

One of the most unique musicals ever created, the original production of DAMES AT SEA pulled off the feat of creating a magnificent musical extravaganza experience with a tight, multi-talented cast of six. DAMES AT SEAopened Off-Broadway at the Bouwerie Lane Theatre on December 20, 1968, and became an immediate smash hit and quickly transferred to the Theater de Lys on April 22, 1969, were it went on to run for 575 performances. The production starred a young ingénue named Bernadette Peters as Ruby, launching the career of one of Broadway's greatest stars. DAMES AT SEA successfully crossed the Atlantic twice to play the West End's Duchess Theatre in 1969 and again in 1989 to play the West End's Haymarket Theatre.



Directed and choreographed by the three-time Tony Award-nominated choreographer Randy Skinner, DAMES AT SEA is a tap-happy, navy-crazy celebration of the golden era of movie musicals with a heart as big as the ocean! Ruby steps off a bus from Utah and into her first Broadway show, but hours before the opening night curtain is to rise, the cast learns their theater is being demolished. Ruby and the cast, with the help of some adoring sailors, set a plan in motion to perform the show on a naval battleship. Featuring rollicking tap dancing, love at first sight, joyful music and a boatload of laughs, this glittering musical extravaganza has everything you need to sweep your glooms away.

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Dames at Sea - 1968 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 5.8

ALL THAT MIGHT HAPPEN Opens at Manhattan Theater Source 2/19
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2010

Brandon Ruckdashel has joined the cast of 3A Productions' All That Might Happen by John Philip and directed by Michael Portantiere, February 19 through March 6, 2010 at Manhattan Theatre Source (177 MacDougal St.).

Bernadette Peters Announces New Tour Dates
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2010

According to her website, Bernadette Peters, who was most recently seen performing in New York in her sold out Broadway Barks benefit concert, will be playing at a variety of venues around the country for her upcoming tour, which kicks off next year. The two-time Tony winner will perform a wide variety of tunes from her vast theatre repertoire.

Bernadette Peters To Appear on The View 2/19
by Mary Hanrahan - Feb 16, 2010

Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters is slated to appear on ABC's The View on Friday, February 19th. Peters (and her dog) will appear on the show's second annual Mutt Show to promote pet adoption, as well as discuss her second children's book titled 'Stella is a Star!'. Proceeds from the book will go to Broadway Barks, the organization she co-founded with Mary Tyler Moore that finds homes for shelter animals with the help of Broadway stars.

Brandon Ruckdashel Joins The Cast of ALL THAT MIGHT HAPPEN At Manhattan Theater Source
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 15, 2010

Brandon Ruckdashel has joined the cast of 3A Productions' All That Might Happen by John Philip and directed by Michael Portantiere, February 19 through March 6, 2010 at Manhattan Theatre Source (177 MacDougal St.).

'An Evening With Bernadette Peters' Comes To Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 1/3/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2010

Tony® Award winning actress/singer Bernadette Peters, one of the most sought-after stars in musical theater, brings her celebrated show An Evening with Bernadette Peters to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Sunday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m.

'An Evening With Bernadette Peters' Comes To Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 1/3/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 9, 2009

Tony® Award winning actress/singer Bernadette Peters, one of the most sought-after stars in musical theater, brings her celebrated show An Evening with Bernadette Peters to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Sunday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m.

PROMISES, PROMISES with Hayes & Chenoweth to Play Bway Theatre; Previews 3/28, Opens 4/25
by Robert Diamond - Oct 26, 2009

Broadway Across America (John Gore, Thomas B. McGrath, Beth Williams), Craig Zadan, Neil Meron, Candy Spelling and The Weinstein Company will present the first-ever Broadway revival of PROMISES, PROMISES this spring at the Broadway Theater (1681 Broadway). Previews will begin on Sunday, March 28th, 2010 with an opening night slated for Sunday, April 25th, 2010. The musical is written by legends Neil Simon (book), Burt Bacharach (music), and Hal David (lyrics). Emmy Award winner Sean Hayes will make his Broadway debut starring in the role of Chuck Baxter opposite Tony and Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth, returning to Broadway as Fran Kubelik. Tony and Emmy Award winner Rob Ashford will also make his Broadway directorial debut and choreograph. More casting and creative team members will be announced in the near future.

Newly Updated 'DOW JONES' With Paige, Hanlon, Berman Plays Minetta Lane Theatre 8/15-23
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2009

The new developmental production of How Now, Dow Jones starring Cristen Paige (Spelling Bee, The Visit, Cry-Baby), Colin Hanlon (Rent, I Love You Because) and Fred Berman (The Normal Heart, Room Service) will begin performances this Saturday at the Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane) as part of the 2009 New York International Fringe Festival. This new production will also restore an Elmer Bernstein-Carolyn Leigh cabaret favorite to the show: 'Shakespeare Lied'.

HOW NOW, DOW JONES With Paige, Hanlon, Berman Opens At Minetta Lane Theatre 8/15-23
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2009

The new developmental production of How Now, Dow Jones (www.HowNowDowJones.com) starring Cristen Paige (Spelling Bee, The Visit, Cry-Baby), Colin Hanlon (Rent, I Love You Because) and Fred Berman (The Normal Heart, Room Service) will be presented at the Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane) as part of the 2009 New York International Fringe Festival.

HOW NOW, DOW JONES With Paige, Hanlon, Berman Opens At Minetta Lane Theatre 8/15-23
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2009

The new developmental production of How Now, Dow Jones (www.HowNowDowJones.com) starring Cristen Paige (Spelling Bee, The Visit, Cry-Baby), Colin Hanlon (Rent, I Love You Because) and Fred Berman (The Normal Heart, Room Service) will be presented at the Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane) as part of the 2009 New York International Fringe Festival.

HOW NOW, DOW JONES With Paige, Hanlon, Berman Opens At Minetta Lane Theatre 8/15-23
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2009

The new developmental production of How Now, Dow Jones (www.HowNowDowJones.com) starring Cristen Paige (Spelling Bee, The Visit, Cry-Baby), Colin Hanlon (Rent, I Love You Because) and Fred Berman (The Normal Heart, Room Service) will be presented at the Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane) as part of the 2009 New York International Fringe Festival.

HOW NOW, DOW JONES With Paige, Hanlon, Berman Opens At Minetta Lane Theatre 8/15-23
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2009

The new developmental production of How Now, Dow Jones (www.HowNowDowJones.com) starring Cristen Paige (Spelling Bee, The Visit, Cry-Baby), Colin Hanlon (Rent, I Love You Because) and Fred Berman (The Normal Heart, Room Service) will be presented at the Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane) as part of the 2009 New York International Fringe Festival.

Newly Updated 'DOW JONES' With Paige, Hanlon, Berman Plays Minetta Lane Theatre 8/15-23
by Charlie Piane - Aug 14, 2009

The new developmental production of How Now, Dow Jones starring Cristen Paige (Spelling Bee, The Visit, Cry-Baby), Colin Hanlon (Rent, I Love You Because) and Fred Berman (The Normal Heart, Room Service) will begin performances this Saturday at the Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane) as part of the 2009 New York International Fringe Festival. This new production will also restore an Elmer Bernstein-Carolyn Leigh cabaret favorite to the show: 'Shakespeare Lied'.

HOW NOW, DOW JONES With Paige, Hanlon, Berman Opens At Minetta Lane Theatre 8/15-23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 5, 2009

The new developmental production of How Now, Dow Jones (www.HowNowDowJones.com) starring Cristen Paige (Spelling Bee, The Visit, Cry-Baby), Colin Hanlon (Rent, I Love You Because) and Fred Berman (The Normal Heart, Room Service) will be presented at the Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane) as part of the 2009 New York International Fringe Festival.

HOW NOW, DOW JONES With Paige, Hanlon, Berman Opens At Minetta Lane Theatre 8/15-23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 20, 2009

The new developmental production of How Now, Dow Jones (www.HowNowDowJones.com) starring Cristen Paige (Spelling Bee, The Visit, Cry-Baby), Colin Hanlon (Rent, I Love You Because) and Fred Berman (The Normal Heart, Room Service) will be presented at the Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane) as part of the 2009 New York International Fringe Festival.

Bernadette Peters & Ballet Stars Join "Prelude to a Dance" Gala
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2008

Two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and American Ballet Theatre principal dancers Julie Kent and Marcelo Gomes will join the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company as guest artists at 'Prelude to a Dance,' a gala performance on Wednesday, April 23.

Whatever Happened To Kurt Peterson?
by Joseph F. Panarello - May 15, 2005

After Tony in West Side Story, Dear World, and Follies, Kurt Peterson left the world of performing. Now he's back producing Stephen Schwartz's Captain Louie....

Peters to Star in New Sitcom Pilot
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2005

Bernadette Peters will star in Adopted, a new sitcom pilot for ABC

Dames at Sea FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the songs are in Dames at Sea and what's the order?
Wall Street
It's You
I Can't Dance
That Mister Man of Mine
Choo-Choo Honeymoon
The Sailor of My Dreams
I'll Show You the Ropes
Singapore Sue
Good Times Are Here to Stay
Dames at Sea
The Beguine
Raining in My Heart
There's Something About You
The Echo Waltz
Star Tar
Let's Have a Simple Wedding
Broadway Baby
I Gotta Dance
Funny Honeymoon
What productions of Dames at Sea have there been?
Dames at Sea has had 14 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1968, Off-Broadway which opened in 1968, Off-Broadway which opened in 1969, West End which opened in 1969, Off-Broadway which opened in 1970, Regional (US) which opened in 1970, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1973, Regional (US) which opened in 1985, Off-Broadway which opened in 1985, Off-Broadway which opened in 1985, West End which opened in 1996, Off-Broadway which opened in 2004, Off-Broadway which opened in 2004 and Broadway which opened in 2015.

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