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Closing: April 28, 2007

Can-Can - 2007 London History , Info & More

Lilian Baylis Theatre
Rosebery Avenue London

The musical comedy takes place in turn-of-the-century Paris, where La Mome Pistache, proud owner of the Bal du Paradis, famous for its sexy can-can girls, spars with Aristide Forestier, a self-righteous judge determined to close all Parisian dance halls.


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Charlize Theron Says Timothée Chalamet Can Be Replaced By AI, But Not Live Performance
by Michael Major - Apr 21, 2026


Charlize Theron has branded Timothée Chalamet's recent remarks on ballet and opera as 'very reckless.' In a New York Times interview, she stated that AI will be able to do Chalamet's job in 10 years, but nothing can replace ballet and opera.

Jonny Pasvolsky Will Bring THE CAN PRINCIPLE to Bondi Pavilion
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2026


Actor Jonny Pasvolsky will present THE CAN PRINCIPLE, a one-man comedy skewering the self-improvement industry, at Bondi Pavilion. The show arrives fresh from sell-out runs at Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Frances Ruffelle, Sally George, and Alan Cumming's I CAN DIE TOO Will Premiere at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026


Tony Award winner Frances Ruffelle and Olivier Award winner Stephen Ashfield will star in I CAN DIE TOO, a new play with music co-written by Ruffelle, Sally George, and Alan Cumming, at Pitlochry Festival Theatre.

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, ANNIE and More Set for Hale Centre Theatre Arizona 2026–2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2026


Hale Centre Theatre Arizona has announced its 2026–2027 season in Gilbert. The lineup will feature musicals and plays including CATCH ME IF YOU CAN and OKLAHOMA!. The season will run throughout the year at the theatre’s Old Town location.

Review: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN by Kauri Theatre
by Neil Brewer - Apr 8, 2026


Catch Me If You Can is a stage musical based on the real-life story of master con artist Frank Abagnale Jr. With a book by Terrence McNally and music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, the show premiered in 2009 before opening on Broadway in 2011, earning multiple Tony Award nominations. It is celebrated for its slick storytelling and its infectious, 1960s-inspired score.

CAN WE TALK ABOUT THIS? Will Come to the Glitch Waterloo
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026


“Can We Talk About This?” (Work in Progress) by South London comic Fitzgerald Honger will come to the Glitch, Waterloo. Learn more about the upcoming performance here.

CAN I BE FRANK? Will Return Off-Broadway This May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026


The Obie Award-winning play Can I Be Frank?, written by and starring comedian, artist, and writer Morgan Bassichis, will return this May to SoHo Playhouse. Learn more here!

Barbican Reveals Full Series of ANYONE CAN DANCE Late-Night Parties
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026


The Barbican has announced the full anyone can dance series, a year-long programme of late-night parties celebrating dance and diaspora. Learn more about the lineup here!

Gary Cole, Audrey Francis and Tim Hopper to Star in CATCH AS CATCH CAN at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026


Steppenwolf Theatre Company will conclude its 50th Anniversary Season with the Chicago premiere of Mia Chung’s Catch as Catch Can, directed by ensemble member Amy Morton, and staring The West Wing's Gary Cole.

Cast Set for CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at The White Plains Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026


The White Plains Performing Arts Center has revealed the cast for its Mainstage production of Catch Me If You Can, playing this spring. Catch Me If You Can features a book by Terrence McNally and a score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

Student Blog: What You Can Learn From Kids
by Student Blogger: Sonia Tomasiewicz - Mar 25, 2026


One of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had as an actor was interning for a children’s theatre. I was 15-years-old at the time and just wanted something to do over the summer - so I applied.

HARDLOVE by Anil Can Beydilli Will Make Los Angeles Premiere at The Broadwater Blackbox
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026


The Broadwater Blackbox will present the Los Angeles premiere of HARDLOVE by Anil Can Beydilli, running from April 8 to April 18. Learn more about the show here!

NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE, THE RAT PACK LOUNGE, A CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE & MORE Set For Winter Park Playhouse 2026–2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2026


The Winter Park Playhouse has announced its 2026–2027 season featuring NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE, THE RAT PACK LOUNGE, and more. The six-show lineup will take place in the theatre’s newly renovated venue.

Photos: Mark William Performs 'If I Can Dream' Album Celebration Show
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 16, 2026


Three-time BroadwayWorld Award winner Mark William packed The Green Room 42 once again to celebrate the release of his album 'If I Can Dream. Check out photos below!

Josh Groban Shares Sneak Peek of 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight?' From New Album
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2026


Josh Groban is offering a first preview from his new album with a snippet from his new recording of 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight?' from The Lion King. Check it out now.

Theatrical Rights Worldwide Releases NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE: THE '70s BEEHIVE MUSICAL For Licensing
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2026


TRW has secured worldwide performance rights for NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE: The '70s Beehive Musical, expanding on the success of BEEHIVE: The 60s Musical.

Video: First Look at 'I Can Hear The Bells' from HAIRSPRAY at Casa Mañana Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 3, 2026


Casa Mañana Theatre is currently presenting HAIRSPRAY, running through March 8. Check out a first look at “I Can Hear the Bells” in the video below.

Go Inside Shenandoah University's CATCH ME IF YOU CAN on Our Instagram Story
by Michael Major - Feb 28, 2026


Go inside Shenandoah University's production of Catch Me If You Can on our Instagram Story! Musical Theatre student Emerson Riley, who leads the production, will be taking over BroadwayWorld's account to give followers a look inside the musical.

Video: Can You Guess Jenna Bainbridge & Danny Quadrino's 3 Dream Roles?
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 14, 2026


Three dream roles have so far eluded Jenna Bainbridge and Danny Quadrino. The Wicked stars might be plenty busy playing Nessarose and Boq eight times a week at the Gershwin Theatre, but their hearts are set on playing these three characters someday. So cast them already! Watch in this video to find out what they are!

Review: Jeff Harnar CAN Come Home Again With BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH at Don't Tell Mama
by Stephen Mosher - Feb 9, 2026


So THIS is what cabaret looks like! (And, in Jeff Harnar's hands, it always has.)

Listen: Melissa Errico Releases New American Songbook Album 'I Can Dream, Can’t I?'
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2026


Tony Award–nominated Broadway actress, singer, and author Melissa Errico has released her new American Songbook album, I Can Dream, Can’t I?, now available on all digital streaming platforms. Listen to it now.

Mark William to Return to The Green Room 42 to Celebrate IF I CAN DREAM Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2026


Mark William will return to The Green Room 42 to celebrate his recent album, If I Can Dream, which was recorded live there last May and dropped in August.

Can Reviews Wait? How Broadway Opening Nights May Be Changing
by Cara Joy David - Feb 2, 2026


Critics used to come to opening nights and rush back and write their reviews to try to get them in the early editions of next day’s newspaper. Eventually, preview periods became longer, but we still held onto the opening night critic tradition for a while.

British Comedy Series CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET? Sets Paramount+ Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2026


The Paramount+ original comedy series, Can You Keep a Secret? will premiere on Thursday, February 12, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. Check out a sneak peek from the series now.

Student Blog: Unconventional Theater Careers (And How You Can Get Experience Before You Graduate)
by Student Blogger: Toni Marie Perilli - Jan 26, 2026


If you love the theater but aren't sure if the actor's life is for you, you’re in luck. Nearly every professional role exists within the arts! Check out these unconventional career paths and learn how to use your campus resources to gain real-world experience before you graduate.

Can-Can History

Other Productions of Can-Can

1953   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1954   West End London Production
West End
1955   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1959   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1962   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1981   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1988   International Tour
1988   West End London Revival
West End
2004   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2007   London Lost Musicals Concert
London
2007   Los Angeles Pasadena Playhouse Production
Los Angeles

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