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Busker Alley - 1995 - Broadway History , Info & More

Based on St. Martins Lane by Miss Clemence Dane

A busker falls in love with a much younger woman who longs to be a big star in the theatre and leaves him to follow her dreams.

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San Francisco Playhouse Presents Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2018

San Francisco Playhouse celebrates the magic of the holiday season with the hit Broadway musical Mary Poppins. Susi Damilano will direct the Playhouse production, with music direction by Katie Coleman and choreography by Kimberly Richards.

Casting Announced For The San Francisco Playhouse Production Of MARY POPPINS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2018

San Francisco Playhouse celebrates the magic of the holiday season with the hit Broadway musical Mary Poppins. Susi Damilano will direct the Playhouse production, with music direction by Katie Coleman and choreography by Kimberly Richards.

TRU Announces Feedback Workshop #3 'How To Write A Musical That Works'; Featuring Skip Kennon, Margot Astrachan, and More
by Julie Musbach - Jul 26, 2018

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces How To Write a Musical That Works feedback workshop #3: Reckoning and Resolution onSunday, August 5, 2018 from 10am-6pm at Studios 150, 150 W. 46th Street, 7th floor Studio 7.5. Submission deadline is extended to July 27, 2018.

Melissa Errico & More Set for Symphony Space's KURT WEILL ON BROADWAY Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2013

Symphony Space opens its 2013-14 Music season with 'Kurt Weill on Broadway,' tonight, October 7 (8 pm) at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre. Today marks the 70th anniversary of the Broadway opening of Weill's One Touch of Venus. Ted Chapin hosts a stellar cast featuring Melissa Errico, Brent Barrett, Judy Blazer, and Ron Raines, plus winners of the international Lotte Lenya Competition.

Melissa Errico and More Set for Symphony Space's KURT WEILL ON BROADWAY, 10/7
by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2013

Symphony Space will open its 2013-14 Music season with 'Kurt Weill on Broadway,' Monday, October 7 (8 pm) at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre. The show takes place on the 70th anniversary of the Broadway opening of Weill's One Touch of Venus. Ted Chapin hosts a stellar cast featuring Melissa Errico, Brent Barrett, Judy Blazer, and Ron Raines, plus winners of the international Lotte Lenya Competition.

Photos: Tommy Tune's FIFTY FOUR FOREVER Bound for LA, Then Broadway?
by Robert Diamond - Jun 28, 2013

Tune has, well, fine-tuned the show since Miami, and will open it in Los Angeles in the fall. The Nederlanders are quiet backers, and if 'Fifty Four Forever' is well-received, look for its disco ball to twirl above Broadway next spring, just in time, perhaps, to upend next year's Tony Award race.'

2012 Tony Awards Clip Countdown - Day 15: Tommy Tune At The Tonys
by Pat Cerasaro - May 26, 2012

Today we continue our extensive consideration of the best Tony Awards clips of all time, culled from over sixty years worth of shows, as we look ahead to the 2012 ceremony on June 10 by saluting a true triple-threat times two whose Tony-winning Best Musical, THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES, provided fodder for yesterday's selection - actor/director/choreographer Tommy Tune.

Walt Disney Company Releases Statement on Death of Robert Sherman
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 6, 2012

Disney songwriter Robert B. Sherman died yesterday, March 5, in London. The Academy and Grammy Award winner, who is honoured along with his brother Richard Sherman with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, was 86. Robert A. Iger, President and CEO, The Walt Disney Company released the following statement on his passing:

Roundup: Tommy Tune is BACK with Studio 54 Musical - FIFTY FOUR FOREVER
by Robert Diamond - Nov 12, 2011

Conceived and directed by 9 time Tony-winner Tommy Tune and written by Mark Saltzman, FIFTY FOUR FOREVER, is currently receiving its world premiere at The University of Miami's Jerry Herman Ring Theatre, from November 9 to 19. South Florida theatre audiences are the first to experience this exciting new musical and so far, they've all been raving about the production.

Photo Flash: First Look at Tommy Tune's FIFTY FOUR FOREVER
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 10, 2011

Conceived and directed by Tony-winner Tommy Tune and written by Mark Saltzman, FIFTY FOUR FOREVER, will receive its world premiere at The University of Miami's Jerry Herman Ring Theatre, from November 9 to 19. The associate director and choreographer of the production will be David Warren Gibson. Check out photos from the production below!

Tommy Tune's FIFTY FOUR FOREVER Musical to Play Miami's Herman Ring Theatre, 11/9-19
by BWW - Nov 9, 2011

Conceived and directed by Tommy Tune and written by Mark Saltzman, FIFTY FOUR FOREVER, will receive its world premiere at The University of Miami's Jerry Herman Ring Theatre, from November 9 to 19. The associate director and choreographer of the production will be David Warren Gibson.

Tommy Tune Wins 2011 Helen Hayes Tribute Award, Honored 4/25
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2011

Tommy Tune has been announced as the 2011 recipient of the Helen Hayes Tribute Award. He will be honored at the 27th Helen Hayes Awards on April 25, at the Warner Theatre on Monday.

Tommy Tune Wins 2011 Helen Hayes Tribute Award
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2011

Tommy Tune has been announced as the 2011 recipient of the Helen Hayes Tribute Award. He will be honored at the 27th Helen Hayes Awards on April 25, at the Warner Theatre on Monday.

STAGE TUBE: 2010 Theatre Museum Award Highlights
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 4, 2010

On May 17, 2010 Versatile Broadway performer John Bolton, Tony award-winning actor Jim Dale, renown musical conductor Aaron Gandy and Tony Walton, Jennifer Evans, Kevin Cahoon, Jessica Grove, Noah Racey and Annika Boras partook in The Theatre Museum's 2010 Awards Ceremony. The Awards Gala, which took place at the New York Players Club, was directed by Tony Walton. Aaron Gandy served as Musical Director.

Sherman and Stiles Downstage Center Interview Online
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2007

Richard M. Sherman and George Stiles' Mary Poppins interview is now online

Sherman and Stiles Guest on XM's 'Downstage Center'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2007

The American Theatre Wing and XM Satellite Radio are presenting an interview with composers Richard M. Sherman (Disney's The Jungle Book, The Parent Trap, Bedknobs and Broomsticks) and George Stiles (Moll Flanders, Tom Jones, The Three Musketeers) on XM's On Broadway's weekly theatrical interview show, 'Downstage Center' (XM Channel 28).

Jay Records to Record Busker Alley Concert with Close & Dale
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2006

JAY Records has scheduled to record the Original Cast Album of Busker Alley on Tuesday November 14 in NYC, following the Concert performance.

Busker Alley Concert, with Dale & Close, Headed for Bway?
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2006

Busker Alley, which will soon be seen at the York Theatre Company in a star-studded concert headlined by Tony-winners Jim Dale and Glenn Close, may sidle up to a Broadway run

Dale and Close to Reunite for Busker Alley Benefit, 11/13
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2006

The York Theatre Company will present a one-night only benefit performance of Busker Alley--starring Jim Dale and Glenn Close--on November 13th at 8:00 p.m. at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College

Dancing Jock to Broadway Visionary: An Interview with Jeff Calhoun
by Maya Cantu - Aug 17, 2005

Jeff Calhoun talks to BroadwayWorld about Brooklyn, Big River, his latest show Holy Cross Sucks! and more...

Busker Alley FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the songs are in Busker Alley and what's the order?
Busker Alley
Hula Love Song
When Do I Get Mine
What to Do with Her
Mates
Crazy 'Appy Tears
He Has a Way
When the Moonlight's Bright in Brighton
Ordinary Couples
Tap 'Appy Feet
Baby Me
I'm on the Inside
Tin Whistle Tune
All Around the Town
The World of Beautiful Girls
Charley the Busker
A Million Miles from You
Blow Us a Kiss
Strays
Plain Jane
Waiting for Ann
Memory Ballet
Look at 'Er
Gor Bless the Buskers
How Long Have I Loved Libby?
Where the 'Ell Is 'Ome
Sidewalks of London
Where Are the Faces?
What productions of Busker Alley have there been?
Busker Alley has had 1 productions including New York which opened in 2006.

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