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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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Photos: City Circle Theatre Company Presents CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2024


City Circle Theatre Company is presenting a high-flying musical comedy based on an incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can, at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts July 19–21 & 26–28, 2024. See photos from the production.

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Comes to City Circle Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2024


Catch Me If You Can is coming to City Circle Theatre Company this month. Performances run July 19-28, 2024. 

Disney and Simple Plan Release Pop-Punk Cover of 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight'
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 12, 2024


Disney has released the first single from the upcoming album, A Whole New Sound, multi-platinum band Simple Plan’s rendition of “Can You Feel The Love Tonight,” in honour of The Lion King from Walt Disney Animation Studios and its 30th anniversary.

Small Boat Productions to Launch With A Jazz Night At Heaven Can Wait
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024


Celebrate the launch of Small Boat Productions with a night of live jazz at Heaven Can Wait in the East Village on July 22nd. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Watch Trailer for THE SUPREMES AT EARL'S ALL YOU CAN EAT
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2024


The trailer for Searchlight and Hulu's The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat has been released. The movie features several stage alums, including the central trio Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Sanaa Lathan. Watch the trailer now!

Cast Set For Mountain Theatre Company's CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2024


Mountain Theatre Company will present CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at the Highlands Performing Arts Center this summer. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Playhouse On The Square
by Kevin Shaw - Jul 3, 2024


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LUV HRTS Releases Sophomore Single 'CAN WE DO BETTER?'
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 3, 2024


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Video: Can You Guess the Answer to This Theater-themed Final Jeopardy?
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 3, 2024


Last night's final Jeopardy! was 'Stage & Movie Characters' Recently, Jeopardy has featured a 'World Theatre' category, a 'Songs In Musicals' category, Idina Menzel category, a Tony-Winning Musicals category, a 'Broadway is Back' category, a Broadway Musicals category, a Shakespeare's Women category, and a Stephen Sondheim category. Watch the video and test your knowledge!

Exclusive: Watch Christopher Jackson in New Clip From PBS KIDS and Sesame Workshop's TOGETHER WE CAN
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 2, 2024


BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive clip from Together We Can, Sesame Workshop’s latest collaboration with PBS KIDS. This new clip is from the episode 'Vote' featuring Tony-nominated Broadway performer Christopher Jackson. Watch it now!

Tin Can Bros Bring SPIES ARE FOREVER in Concert to the Gillian Lynne Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024


For one night only, Tin Can Bros bring their sensational comedy musical, Spies Are Forever in Concert to the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London on Tuesday 3 September.

Playhouse on the Square Postpones CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Opening Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2024


Playhouse on the Square has postponed the opening weekend of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, originally scheduled for June 14th, 2024, due to unforeseen circumstances.

Review: DOLLY! at The Can Can
by Jay Irwin - Jun 14, 2024


Dear Readers, as you know, I’ve often extolled the fabulousness of the shows at The Can Can. Director Chris Pink and the cast and crew repeatedly bring the goods. And I’ve often commented on how one show after another may be one of my new favorites of theirs. Well, Dear Readers, they’ve done it again with, “Dolly!”!

Playhouse on the Square to Present Regional Premiere of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2024


Catch Me If You Can will be presented at Playhouse on the Square this summer.

Theater Resources Unlimited Community To Gather Via Zoom With 'Theater In A Box: Yes, You Can Do It!'
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2024


Join Theater Resources Unlimited on June 14 for a Zoom event, 'Theater in a Box: Yes, You Can Do It!'

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by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2024


City Circle Theatre Company will present a high-flying musical comedy based on an incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can, at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts July 19–21 & 26–28, 2024.

Tin Can Bros to Bring SOLVE IT SQUAD to Edinburgh Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2024


US stage and screen sensations Tin Can Bros will bring their hit musical SOLVE IT SQUAD to the UK for their Edinburgh Fringe debut, featuring a group of former kid detectives revisiting an unsolved case. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Your First Look At Can Can's DOLLY In Pike Place Market This Summer!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2024


Dolly! makes its grand debut on the Can Can stage. See photos from the show. 

THREE CAN KEEP A SECRET to Return To Fringe With Even More Choices!
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 8, 2024


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2024 NYC Public & Charter School Seniors Can Now Win Tickets to HELL'S KITCHEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2024


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Brighton Fringe Review: KIDS CAN HECKLE!, Laughing Horse @ The Walrus (Raised Room)
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 8, 2024


Kids Can Heckle!, hosted by comedian Ollie Horn, has an interesting concept. As you might be able to guess from the title, children are allowed to heckle. In fact, according to the show’s descriptions, they are “encouraged to jump in, share their ideas, and be as silly as possible,” so you can definitely expect some voices to be chiming in!

SLAVE PLAY in London Will Offer 'Pay What You Can' Lottery; Plus New Rehearsal Photos!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024


The sign up for the ‘Pay What  You Can’ lottery for Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris, and  directed by Robert O’Hara, launches today. Plus, check out all new rehearsal photos here!

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by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2024


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Video: No One Can Get in the Way of What Shoshana Bean Is Feeling About Her Tony Nomination
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In this video, watch as Tony nominee Shoshana Bean chats about Alicia Keys' iconic music, why Hell's Kitchen means so much to her, and so much more.

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by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2024


Chamber music abounds at the June 2024 Princeton Festival with music to suit a variety of tastes performed by the Abeo Quartet and The Sebastians at Trinity Church, and Empire Wild in the Festival’s performance pavilion at Morven Museum & Garden.

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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