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Can-Can 1954

Opened: October 14, 1954

Can-Can - 1954 West End History , Info & More

London Coliseum
St. Martin's Lane WC2N 4ES 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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Alan Cumming Joins MY SON’S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) Producing Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2025


Emmy, Tony, and Olivier Award-winning actor Alan Cumming has joined the producing team for My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?)'s five night limited engagement in New York. Learn more!

Video: Cynthia Erivo Unpacks What Fans Can Expect at the Tony Awards
by Joey Mervis - Jun 4, 2025


Cynthia Erivo is ready to raise the roof at Radio City Music Hall! The Wicked star and Tony winner will host Broadway's biggest night, the 78th Annual Tony Awards, in just a matter of days. Watch in this video as Erivo chats more about her big hosting gig!

Photos: Can Can Presents DOLLY AND THE GOLDEN TASSEL 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2025


In just one week, Dolly and the Golden Tassel will whisk audiences away with a reverie of rhinestones, ruffles, dazzling dance, and iconic sing-alongs. Check out photos of the cast.

Student Blog: Can Artistic Integrity Exist in 2025?
by Student Blogger:Elizabeth Lienhardt - Jun 5, 2025


The rise of AI and advanced plagiarism technology has greatly improved the value of artistic integrity in today’s culture. The ability to claim your work as solely yours—as opposed to a computer’s—not only reflects your unique intelligence, but discipline as well. With an “easy route” out of work available, the choice of doing it yourself proves a much more rewarding experience. But how does this apply to the theater industry?

Rob Auton Brings Debut Story To The Edinburgh Fringe With CAN: THE STORY OF A MAN CALLED CAN
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025


Multi-award-winning comedian, writer, podcaster, and actor Rob Auton (The Change, Marching Powder, Starstruck) returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with CAN: The Story of a Man Called CAN - his first-ever fictional show.

Magician Benjamin B makes his Hollywood Fringe return with a show you can only see once.
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025


Written for the 15th annual Hollywood Fringe by festival veteran Benjamin B, TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS seeks to answer the question of indecision. Learn more here!

New Subscribers Can Reserve Seats Now For The 2025"26 Pavilion Performance Series
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2025


New subscribers can now reserve their seats for the 2025-26 Pavilion Performance Series Broadway shows! Next season's lineup includes both iconic stage performances and Sioux Falls debuts of new musicals.

MY SON’S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) to Partner With TDF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2025


My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) will be partnering with TDF, the not-for-profit performing arts organization, for one of the performances at New York City Center. Learn more!

Video: Can You Guess The Answer to This Drama-Themed Final Jeopardy?
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2025


The category of 'Drama' was recently featured as the final Jeopardy on an episode of the popular game show. The clue given to the contestants was: 'The first time a woman played a role on the professional stage in England, it was this wife of a soldier in a play 50-some years old.' Watch the video to find out the answer!

Review: I CAN COOK, TOO! Serves Sequins, Showtunes, and Sass at New Village Arts
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 16, 2025


Sequins? Check. Showtunes? Check. If you like your cabaret with a little culinary flair and your cooking shows accompanied by show tunes, then Erica Marie Weisz has the dish for you: 'I CAN COOK, TOO!'

Video: Justina Machado Knows Real Women Can Identify with REAL WOMEN's 'Very Human Story'
by Joey Mervis - May 15, 2025


Watch as Justina Machado chats more about the importance of the story of Real Women Have Curves, why this role meant so much to her, and so much more.

David Archuleta Drops New Single 'Can I Call You' From Upcoming EP
by Josh Sharpe - May 9, 2025


David Archuleta is slowing things down with Can I Call You, the second single from his highly anticipated EP, releasing in August. Check out the track now!

MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) Adds Performances at New York City Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2025


The West End hit My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) will add two new performances to their run at New York City Center. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Interview: Rob Madge Brings Queerness and Joy to New York in MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?)
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2025


BroadwayWorld spoke with Rob Madge about bringing My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?) to New York during Pride season, how the show has taken on new urgency in today’s political climate, and more. Read the interview here!

Nashville Ballet Unveils 2025-26 Season with IF I CAN DREAM, SWAN LAKE & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2025


Nashville Ballet has announced their exceptional lineup for their 2025-26 season under the artistic direction of Nick Mullikin. Productions include If I Can Dream, Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and Sherlock.

MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) is Coming to New York City Center This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025


The West End hit My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) will make its New York debut this June. Learn more about Rob Madge's show and see how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Erica Marie Weisz of “I CAN COOK, TOO!” at New Village Arts
by ErinMarie Reiter - Apr 22, 2025


Erica Marie Weisz brings her one-woman show “I Can Cook, Too!” to New Village Arts for a limited run May 11th - 26th.  In this interview, Weisz discusses creating this cabaret, a delicious mix of Broadway showtunes, jazz standards, cooking tips, and a live band. 

SEVERANCE Star Jen Tullock To Bring Solo Show NOTHING CAN TAKE YOU FROM THE HAND OF GOD to Playwrights Horizons
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2025


Severance star Jen Tullock is heading Off-Broadway this fall with Nothing Can Take You from the Hand of God, a solo show she co-wrote with Frank Winters.

I CAN COOK, TOO! Comes to New Village Arts
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2025


New Village Arts has announced  the limited engagement of I CAN COOK, TOO!, a cabaret-style celebration of song, stories, and sumptuous cooking tips, written by and starring local favorite Erica Marie Weisz.

Video: Adrienne Warren Performs ‘I Can Do Better Than That’ From THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 10, 2025


On Thursday morning, Adrienne Warren took the stage on the TODAY Show to perform 'I Can Do Better Than That,' from The Last Five Years. Watch her performance now!

Main Street Theater Adds Pay-What-You-Can Performance of MEMORIAM
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2025


Main Street Theater has just added a pay-what-you-can-performance of the world premiere of Memoriam on Monday, April 14 at 7:30 pm. The production runs through April 19 at MST’s Rice Village location, 2540 Times Blvd., 77005.

TRU to Present How Your 'Magnetic Mindset' Can Attract Representation And Resources
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2025


Theater Resources Unlimited will present How Your 'Magnetic Mindset' Can Attract Representation and Resources. Learn more and see how to tune into the upcoming event.

Review: PROVA A PRENDERMI (CATCH ME IF YOU CAN) al TEATRO BRANCACCIO
by Ettore Farrattini - Mar 31, 2025


Negli ultimi due decenni Broadway si è notevolmente rivolta verso Hollywood per presentare al suo pubblico nuovi musical originali le cui trame erano però tratte da film di successo. Titoli come Tootsie, Rocky, Hairspray, Nine, Once e molti altri sono così diventati musical di successo.

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by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025


Theatre Unleashed will present Three Can Keep a Secret written by Gregory Crafts and directed by Richard Piatt. The production will be presented as part of the 2025 New York City Fringe Festival with FRIGID New York at wild project.

Naomi Sharon Shares New Single 'Can We Do This Over'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2025


Naomi Sharon has returned with the soulful single, “Can We Do This Over.” The song sees Sharon experimenting with acoustic instrumentals while her vocals remain centerstage. Listen to it here.

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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