Billy Barnes Revue 1959

Opened: June 9, 1959

Billy Barnes Revue - 1959 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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The Billy Barnes Revue is a 1959 musical comedy revue with music and lyrics by Billy Barnes and sketches by Bob Rodgers. The revue premiered in Los Angeles in 1959 and went on to be produced both on Broadway and Off Broadway.

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

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BWW Reviews: Late Great Composer Billy Barnes Gets His Due via Live Kritzerland Tribute at Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal
by Don Grigware - Mar 4, 2013

Many people do not realize, with the exception of us theatre junkies, that Billy Barnes, who regretfully passed from us in September of last year, was without a doubt the keenest composer of the theatre revue. He also created special material for TV's Laugh-In and The Carol Burnett Show, among others. His ingenious theatre revues date back to the 50s with The Billy Barnes Revue of 1959 all the way up to 1983's Movie Star, which had a long run at the Westwood Playhouse, now known as the Geffen. Bruce Kimmel remembers, as he knew the man well and recorded Billy Barnes L.A. Thanks to Kimmel a whole generation of musical theatre fans got a chance to hear up close and personal some of Barnes' greatest, saucy, yet little known achievements at a special Kritzerland show Billy! on Saturday March 2 at Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal.

Photo Blast from the Past: Bert Convy
by Walter McBride - Jan 19, 2013

Today, we're featuring Bert Convy circa 1981. Convy first appeared on Broadway in Billy Barnes Revue in 1959, followed by Vintage '60, Nowhere to Go But Up, The Beast in Me, Love and Kisses, Fiddler on the Roof, The Impossible Years, Cabaret, The Front Page and Nine. His off-Broadway credits include The Fantasticks, Morning Sun and Shoot Anything With Hair That Moves. He was also the conceiver and director for off-Broadway's Do It Again! in 1971.

B&N Hosts Author Patty Farmer Q&A and Signing, 3/7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2012

Special guests Marge Champion, Barbara Van Orden and Tony Butala join author, Patty Farmer Wednesday, March 7 at 7:00 pm, for a Q&A and to sign copies of "The Persian Room Presents." A portion of the proceeds from each sale will be donated to Childhelp for the treatment and prevention of child abuse. The event will be held at Barnes & Noble (82nd & Broadway).

B&N Hosts Author Patty Farmer Q&A and Signing, 3/7
by Harmony Wheeler - Feb 23, 2012

Special guests Marge Champion, Barbara Van Orden and Tony Butala join author, Patty Farmer Wednesday, March 7 at 7:00 pm, for a Q&A and to sign copies of "The Persian Room Presents." A portion of the proceeds from each sale will be donated to Childhelp for the treatment and prevention of child abuse. The event will be held at Barnes & Noble (82nd & Broadway).

Billy Barnes Revue FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the songs are in Billy Barnes Revue and what's the order?
Do a Revue
Where Are Your Children?
Medic
Foolin' Ourselves
Safari a la Marilyn
Where Is the Place, Kid?
Las Vegas
What Ever Happened? #1
The Pembroke Story
City of the Angels
Listen to the Beat!
Home in Mississippi
Tyler, My Boy
What Ever Happened? #2
The Thirties
The Fights
A Dissertation on Transportation or It All Started with the Wheel
Callas Tonight
The Vamp and Friends
Blocks
Hellahahana
What Ever Happened? #3
World at Large
World at Large #1
Station Break
World at Large #2
World at Large Preview
Too Long at the Fair
One of Those Days
Dance, Dance, Dance
What productions of Billy Barnes Revue have there been?
Billy Barnes Revue has had 5 productions including Regional (US) which opened in 1958, Off-Broadway which opened in 1959, Broadway which opened in 1959, Broadway which opened in 1959 and West End which opened in 1960.

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