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Can-Can Revival (1959 Off-Broadway)

Opened: August 25, 1959

Can-Can - 1959 Off-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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Photos: CLASSICAL CINEMA Series to Open at Metrograph In Theater
by Rachel Stone - Sep 2, 2026


Metrograph will present CLASSICAL CINEMA, a 20-film showcase exploring cinema inspired by ancient Greece, featuring rare prints of ANTIGONE, THE ILLIAC PASSION, and ULYSSES' GAZE.

Cosme Releases Bolero Version of "NO TENGO DUDA" from BRUJO
by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026


Latin GRAMMY-nominated Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Cosme released a bolero reimagining of "No Tengo Duda," a personal track from his debut album BRUJO, reworked with arranger Jonathan Montes.

ALLEGRA to Premiere at New York Live Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2026


Benjamin Akio Kimitch's new Japanese American court dance will make its world premiere at New York Live Arts, exploring memory and history through the lens of WWII incarceration camps.

Talene Monahon Named SVPR's 2026-27 Resident Playwright
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026


Sun Valley Playwright's Residency named Talene Monahon, a Pulitzer Prize finalist for MEET THE CARTOZIANS, as its resident playwright, with new music by Will Butler.

Photos: Emagine Theatres to Host PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 Events and Fall Deals in September
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026


Emagine Theatres will offer themed screenings, brunch and lunch packages, a UFC watch party, and seasonal concessions across its Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin locations this September.

Review: A Breathtaking RHINOCEROS at American Repertory Theater
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 24, 2026


What did our critic think of RHINOCEROS at American Repertory Theater?

S.E.M. ENSEMBLE to Present MUSICA ELETTRONICA (II) at Paula Cooper Gallery
by Rachel Stone - Aug 24, 2026


S.E.M. Ensemble, led by Petr Kotik, will perform premieres of electronic works by Michael J. Schumacher and Kotik himself at Paula Cooper Gallery in New York.

Verve Records to Launch VERVE ESSENTIALS Vinyl Series for 70th Anniversary
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026


Verve Records and UMe will launch VERVE ESSENTIALS, a vinyl reissue series featuring landmark albums by John Coltrane, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday and Charles Mingus.

Review: BBC PROMS: MILES DAVIS CENTENARY, Royal Albert Hall
by Louise Penn - Aug 21, 2026


American jazz trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire joins the BBC Concert Orchestra and Miho Hazama for a celebration of jazz legend Miles Davis on the centenary of his birth. Although diverse and enjoyable, it is a little less Davis and a little more everything else thanks to some over-orchestration.

THE MUSIC MAN to Play Ahmanson Theatre This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2026


Center Theatre Group will present Big League Productions' national tour of THE MUSIC MAN at the Ahmanson Theatre from October 27 to November 8, 2026, marking the show's first major Los Angeles engagement since 1980.

Portland Opera Single Tickets for 26-27 Season Now Available
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2026


Portland Opera has opened single ticket sales for its upcoming season, offering audiences in Portland the chance to purchase seats for individual performances ahead of the new lineup.

Martha Graham Dance Company to Present 2026-27 Season and Global Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026


Martha Graham Dance Company will present masterworks, new commissions, and Lamentation Variations while touring the US, Canada, England, Spain, Mexico, and China.

Ensemble for These Times Names Winners of 2026 Solo Piano Call for Scores
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026


Ensemble for These Times selected 13 composers for its third Call for Scores for Solo Piano, with works to be performed by pianist Dale Tsang in San Francisco and Berkeley.

BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH to Return for Encores with Jeff Harnar at Don't Tell Mama
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2026


Jeff Harnar will bring back BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH for two encore performances at Don't Tell Mama, reuniting with longtime music director Alex Rybeck for songs from their decades-long partnership.

Broadway's Family Legacy: A History of Sibling Writers
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 2, 2026


Over the years, Broadway has seen a number of family acts sharing the stage. It’s extra special when family members team up to write a Broadway show together. The Great White Way has seen many instances of this historically, in a variety of different situations. While last week’s column focused on spouses penning shows together, this week is all about blood relatives partnering to write work. 

MONTCO JAZZ FEST to Mark 5th Anniversary With 30-Plus Concerts
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026


The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board will present the milestone edition of the Montco Jazz Fest across Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, curated by Artistic Director JOANNA PASCALE with more than 30 concerts and events.

LIMEFEST 2026 to Return to The Tank NYC With New Works by Women and Non-Binary Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2026


The Tank NYC will present LimeFest 2026, its annual festival of new works by women, non-binary, and gender non-conforming artists, featuring productions including Lilith, Baby Bipolar, and Moonlighters at its Manhattan venue.

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.

Lesher Center Announces 2026/27 Season Headliners Series
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 13, 2026


Lesher Center is set to present in partnership with Diablo Regional Arts Association, a collection of internationally recognized performers for their 2026/27 season Headliners Series. Featuring a diverse roster of celebrated artists.

Review: CURTAINS & CADENZAS at 54 Below
by Rob Lester - Jul 13, 2026


Old showtunes prove there's life in old-school show tunes when the Pocket Change Combo combines forces with young singers. Terrific Tyler J. Landusky led the combo platter of jazz and Broadway in CURTAINS & CADENZAS at 54 Below.

INGLORIOUS BASTERDS and More to Screen as Part of Teicholz Film Series at Goldrich Cultural Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2026


The Goldrich Cultural Center will present the Teicholz Film Series, featuring five curated films screened at the new Gonda Auditorium, each followed by panel discussions moderated by journalist Tom Teicholz.

National Black Theatre to Present 2026-2027 Season With AMERICA, WHO HURT YOU? and IMITATION OF LIFE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026


National Black Theatre announced its 2026–2027 season, themed 'Just Beyond the Horizon,' featuring five productions including Sarah Jones' North American Premiere and a new musical by Lynn Nottage and John Legend.

Review: GREASE at PORTHOUSE/Kent State University
by Roy Berko - Jun 24, 2026


GREASE, Porthouse-style, is a nostalgic reminder of the era of mid-1900’s and left those of a certain-age satisfied and maybe those of the Information Age/Digital Age asking “what was the attitude, grease and angst” all about.  

Photos: Paddy Bever in STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW in London
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2026


All new photos have been released as Paddy Bever starring as Henry Creel in Stranger Things: The First Shadow at the Phoenix Theatre in the West End. The production is running until 27 December. Check out the photos here.

CURTAINS to Open at Anne Arundel Community College, Directed by Justin Brill
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026


Broadway veteran Justin Brill returns to The Talent Machine Company, where his career began, to direct CURTAINS: A Musical Comedy Whodunit, featuring a cast of performers ages 14–18 at Anne Arundel Community College.

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
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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