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Can-Can 1953

Opened: May 7, 1953

Can-Can - 1953 Broadway History , Info & More

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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Greenwich Village Folk Festival to Mark 40th Anniversary With Concert
by Rachel Stone - Aug 14, 2026


The Village Trip will present a concert celebrating the Greenwich Village Folk Festival's 40th anniversary, featuring performers including Suzanne Vega, Noel Paul Stookey and John McCutcheon.

THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA and Two World Premieres Set for Palm Beach Dramaworks Reveals 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2026


Palm Beach Dramaworks will open its upcoming season with two world premieres, a Hershey Felder limited engagement, and its first musical since 2018-19.

A Broadway Walking Tour- 8 Historic Spots to Visit in the Theatre District 
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 9, 2026


Broadway's biggest landmarks are easy to spot, but some of the Theatre District's most fascinating stories are hiding in plain sight. From historic theaters and legendary rehearsal spaces to tucked-away tributes and unexpected Broadway landmarks, these lesser-known stops will add a whole new act to your next walking tour!

Mary Gauthier Releases New Song SOME TIMES With Vince Gill
by Rachel Stone - Aug 7, 2026


Mary Gauthier released a new song co-written with Vince Gill, drawn from a remark by Mavis Staples and told through the voice of a train dining car waiter.

Laila Garin Stars as Édith Piaf in New Brazilian Musical PIAF – EU NÃO ME ARREPENDO (Je ne regrette rien)
by Claudio Erlichman - Aug 6, 2026


PIAF – Eu Não Me Arrependo opens August 7 at São Paulo's Teatro Bradesco. Starring Laila Garin, the new musical follows Édith Piaf's extraordinary life through her timeless songs in a large-scale production directed by Sergio Módena.

Interview: Director Kevin Newbury On the 10th Anniversary Tour of FELLOW TRAVELERS at Glimmerglass
by Joshua Wright - Jul 29, 2026


Director Kevin Newbury discusses the 10th Anniversary National Tour of FELLOW TRAVELERS at Glimmerglass, the acclaimed opera set during the 1950s Lavender Scare and its resonance in today's political climate.

Previews: CONSCIENCE at Powerstories @Stageworks Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Jul 28, 2026


Powerstories Theatre presents Conscience, a staged reading exploring Senator Margaret Chase Smith’s 1950 “Declaration of Conscience” and the personal cost of speaking out during the Red and Lavender Scare. The play highlights her stand for democratic values and her protection of aide Bill Lewis amid rising fear-driven policies. Directed by Clareann Despain, the production invites audiences to reflect on how courage inside government can influence generations.

Suncoast Credit Union Foundation Awards $15,000 to Sarasota Orchestra
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026


The Suncoast Credit Union Foundation awarded $15,000 to Sarasota Orchestra to support its Young Person's Concerts program, which reaches nearly 9,000 fourth and fifth grade students annually.

Mark Fossen to Direct WAITING FOR GODOT at Good Company Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026


Good Company Theatre in Ogden, Utah, will present Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot, directed by Mark Fossen, whose credits include Steppenwolf Theatre and Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Tickets start at $18.

Cyril Nri Will Lead DEATH OF A SALESMAN at Liverpool Everyman
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026


Cyril Nri will take on the role of Willy Loman in Arthur Miller's DEATH OF A SALESMAN at the Liverpool Everyman, directed by Olivier Award-winning Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu.

Review: SINATRA THE MUSICAL, Aldwych Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Jun 24, 2026


The stories about Francis Albert Sinatra are endless. Two decades before Beatlemania hit the States, thousands of girls queued around the block so they could see the short, skinny kid from Hoboken sing while they cried, screamed and fainted. He had a thick New Jersey accent and a thin skin, punching one critic in the back of the head and physically threatening other members of the press. His friendship with mob members and their goons supposedly helped him out of a recording contract and for decades the FBI kept a file on him running to thousands of pages. He was close friends with Marilyn Monroe and gifted her a dog; she named it “Maf”, short for Mafia Honey, just to wind him up. At the age of 48, he dated a teenage Mia Farrow and the two eventually married in 1966.

Interview: 'He Was Clearly A Gentleman': Writer Joe DiPietro on SINATRA: THE MUSICAL
by Kat Mokrynski - May 28, 2026


Recently, we had the chance to speak with Joe DiPietro about Sinatra before its run in the West End. We discussed what made him want to create a musical about Frank Sinatra, how this show compares to Diana: The Musical and even some of the conversations he’s had with one of Sinatra’s daughters, Tina Sinatra!

SheNYC Arts To Present Eight New Full-Length Plays And Musicals For The 2026 SheNYC Summer Theater Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026


SheNYC Arts announced eight original full-length plays and musicals selected for the 2026 SHENYC SUMMER THEATER FESTIVAL, chosen from hundreds of global submissions through a blind review process, set to run at the Lynn F. Angelson Theatre in New York.

Shatter the Glass Productions and The Sidekick Troupe Launch Flash Sale for THE FEAR YOU ENACT and BARBIE FEST
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026


Shatter the Glass Productions and The Sidekick Troupe are joining forces for BarbEnact, pairing a McCarthyism-era queer resistance staged reading with Barbie-inspired stage parodies at The Chain Theatre in New York.

Feature: Lots of Talent, Lots of Heart, Gone Too Soon, Remembering James Raitt
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 24, 2026


Tomorrow, April 25th, will mark the 32nd anniversary of the passing of vocal arranger, musical director, pianist, and musical genius James Raitt. He was only 41years old when AIDS took him from us far too soon. While James’ career was cut short, what he left us will always be a reminder of his many talents.

Ying Ying Li’s DANCE MOMS World Premiere and More Set for Marin Theatre 26/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2026


Marin Theatre has revealed its 60th 2026/27 season. To be presented August 2026 through June 2027, Marin Theatre’s 60th season includes the World Premiere of Ying Ying Li’s amusing take on finding oneself after a certain age, Dance Moms and more.

Interview: Theatre Life with Jefferson A. Russell
by Elliot Lanes - Mar 30, 2026


Today’s subject Jefferson A. Russell is currently living the theatre life onstage at Folger Theatre playing the roles of Duke Senior and Duke Frederick in their current production of As You Like It. The production runs through April 19th.

Review: THE CRUCIBLE at Sarasota Players
by Jacob Ruscoe - Mar 30, 2026


Arthur Miller’s The Crucible is already one of the most emotionally charged dramas in the American theatre canon, but the current production at The Sarasota Players elevates the experience into something deeply immersive, intimate, and unforgettable.

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2026


What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. Spring 2026 is packed with exciting revivals, new works, and star-powered productions.

Reading Into It- Broadway Books for 2026
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 15, 2026


A new Broadway season is here, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, some are based on books or the lives of famous people or real events, which you can add to your reading list. If you are seeing any of the these productions in 2026, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!

Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival to Honor Six Women at Opening Night Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2026


The 33rd Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival (LAWTF) will present awards to six women for their significant contributions to theatre on March 26, 2026. The event, featuring a Champagne GALA and Awards Ceremony, will take place at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood, CA. Hosted by Ted Lange and Florence LaRue, the evening will celebrate the achievements of individuals including posthumous Infinity Award winners Carmen De Lavallade and Diane Ladd. The ceremony will commence with a recep

FIRST DATE, POPCORN FALLS, and More Set For Act II Playhouse 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026


 Act II Playhouse has announced its slate of 2026-2027 productions.  The season will kick off with “Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground” by Richard Hellesen. Learn more here!

New York Theatre Ballet Will Stage ONCE UPON A BALLET
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026


In a charming tale set in the animal kingdom, New York Theatre Ballet's “Once Upon a Ballet” series presents Carnival of the Animals for six shows, Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29  at 11:00 A.M., 1:00 P.M., and 3:30 P.M each day.

THE CRUCIBLE To Be Presented By Maryland Ensemble Theatre In Frederick
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026


Maryland Ensemble Theatre will present THE CRUCIBLE by Arthur Miller from April 3 through April 26 on the MET Mainstage in downtown Frederick, Maryland. Directed by Julie Herber, the production revisits Miller’s 1953 drama set during the Salem witch trials of 1692.

Austin Opera Unveils 2026-2027 Season with World Premiere of OFRENDA
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026


Austin Opera's 2026-2027 Season will begin in October with the company's first world premiere commission, Ofrenda, with music by Jorge Sosa and a libretto by John de los Santos.

Can-Can History

Other Productions of Can-Can

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

Can-Can - 1953 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Can-Can awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1953 Theatre World Awards Performance Gwen Verdon

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