A Connecticut Yankee 1927

Opened: November 3, 1927

A Connecticut Yankee - 1927 - Broadway History , Info & More

Vanderbilt Theatre
148 West 48th St. New York, NY

Adapted from A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain

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A CONNECTICUT YANKEE Opens On Lakewood Theatre Comnpany's Side Door Stage February 18
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2022

Lakewood Theatre Company's Lost Treasures Collection continues its 11th season with A Connecticut Yankee. This rarely performed musical created in 1927, revised in 1943 and again in 2001, features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Lorenz Hart, and a book by Herbert Fields. The musical is based on A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain.

Douglas Carter Beane Pens New Book and Directs BABES IN ARMS at Forestburgh Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2021

Rodgers & Hart's Babes in Arms, with a fresh, witty and relevant script by acclaimed playwright, Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane, is the quintessential 'Hey, kids, let's put on a show' musical.

Onyx Collective Releases New Single 'My Funny Valentine'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 14, 2020

On Friday, elusive New York City jazz group Onyx Collective returns with the release of their new single. 'My Funny Valentine' features Nick Hakim and is a reimagining of the song originally written for Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart's 1937 musical Babes in Arms. On Onyx Collective's stripped-down rendition of the song, out via TMWRK Records, Nick Hakim delivers a delicate vocal performance over a haunting and at times tense piano riff. With the release Onyx Collective becomes one of the many significant artists to cover the song, including Hal McIntyre and Ruth Gaylor, Chet Baker, Frank Sinatra, Lee Wiley, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, The Supremes, Jerry Garcia and Merl Saunders, Chris Botti and Sting, and Chaka Khan. 

East Lynne Theater Student Workshop Presents DRACULA'S GUESTS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2016

An American family visiting Munich, decides to roam the German countryside during Walpurgis Nacht, a time when witches come out and anything can happen. They encounter a band of gypsies and others who warn them that they should be fearful about the night, but they pay no heed.  What follows is spooky and fun for the whole family.

East Lynne Theater Student Workshop to Present DRACULA'S GUESTS
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2016

An American family visiting Munich, decides to roam the German countryside during Walpurgis Nacht, a time when witches come out and anything can happen. They encounter a band of gypsies and others who warn them that they should be fearful about the night, but they pay no heed.  What follows is spooky and fun for the whole family.

David Engel, Jason Graae and More Set for Rubicon's RODGERS & HART & HAMMERSTEIN This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2015

The Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Broadway Musical Concert Series at Rubicon Theatre Company continues with three concerts celebrating the genius of two of the most prolific and most important writing teams in musical theatre history in a show entitled RODGERS & HART & HAMMERSTEIN.

David Engel, Jason Graae and More Set for Rubicon's RODGERS & HART & HAMMERSTEIN This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2015

The Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Broadway Musical Concert Series at Rubicon Theatre Company continues with three concerts celebrating the genius of two of the most prolific and most important writing teams in musical theatre history in a show entitled RODGERS & HART & HAMMERSTEIN.

Dana Ivey, Dakin Matthews Lead The Acting Company's Staged Reading of THE CRADLE SONG Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2015

The Cradle Song, Gregorio Martinez Sierra's tale of a child left at a conventand the extraordinary impact that has on the lives of the nuns, will be presented as a staged reading by The Acting Company at 7 pm tonight, March 9th at the Pearl Theater, 555 West 42nd Street (10th - 11thAvenues).

Dana Ivey, Dakin Matthews to Lead The Acting Company's Staged Reading of THE CRADLE SONG
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 2, 2015

The Cradle Song, Gregorio Martinez Sierra's tale of a child left at a conventand the extraordinary impact that has on the lives of the nuns, will be presented as a staged reading by The Acting Company at 7 pm on Monday, March 9th at the Pearl Theater, 555 West 42nd Street (10th - 11thAvenues).

Ryan Gosling to Produce, Star in and Direct Busby Berkeley Biopic?
by Movies News Desk - Mar 19, 2014

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. is eyeing Ryan Gosling to play Busby Berkeley in its upcoming biopic. Gosling would produce the feature and is also being considered as director.

Drew Aber, Mary McElree and More Lead Lyric Stage's TOO MANY GIRLS - Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2013

Lyric Stage presents the premiere of the restored TOO MANY GIRLS April 26-May 5 in the Irving Arts Center's Carpenter Performance Hall. Performances are April 26, 27, May 2, 3 and 4 @ 8:00 PM and April 28 and May 5 @ 2:30 PM. Tickets are available online or by calling the box office @ 972-252-2787.

My Fair Spamalot or I've Grown Accustomed to the Movie
by Michael Dale - Apr 5, 2005

Despite some grumbles, Spamalot has more in common with Broadway musical traditions than you might think

A Connecticut Yankee FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Thou Swell
At the Round Table
On a Desert Island with Thee
Ibbidi Bibbidi Sibbidi Sab!
Nothing's Wrong
I Feel at Home with You
The Sandwich Men
Evelyn, What Do You Say?
You're What I Need
I Blush
Someone Should Tell Them
Britain's Own Ambassadors
Morgan Le Fay
I Don't Know How
I Never Thought of That
Here's Martin the Groom
This Is My Night to Howl
To Keep My Love Alive
Ye Lunchtime Follies
Can't You Do a Friend a Favor?
You Always Love the Same Girl
The Camelot Samba
Elaine
I Won't Sing a Song
An Entertainment
A Ladies' Home Companion
My Heart Stood Still
A Connecticut Yankee has had 6 productions including Broadway which opened in 1927, Broadway which opened in 1927, West End which opened in 1929, Broadway which opened in 1943, Broadway which opened in 1943 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2001.

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