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Can-Can Revival (1988 West End)

Opened: October 26, 1988
Closing: January 21, 1989

Can-Can - 1988 West End 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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BOOKS ABOUT Can-Can

REVIEW: The Cult Classic Coming Of Age Story, HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Captivates A New Generation
by Jade Kops - Sep 4, 2026


September first, 2026, Andy Fickman (Director) and Gary Lloyd’s (Choreographer and Associate Director) production of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL opens in Sydney’s Roslyn Packer Theatre.

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.

A FINE BALANCE Extends Run at Crow's Theatre Amid Ticket Demand
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026


Crow's Theatre has extended its world premiere adaptation of Rohinton Mistry's A FINE BALANCE at the Guloien Theatre in Toronto, following its status as the company's fastest-selling production, with the run already 95% sold.

PLUTO TV to Add MEAN GIRLS, SMILE and Anime Titles This September
by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026


PLUTO TV will add free streaming premieres of MEAN GIRLS and SMILE, expand its anime lineup with ONE-PUNCH MAN and KENICHI: THE MIGHTIEST DISCIPLE, and present live sports and Double Feature Fridays.

Dua Lipa's SERVICE95 Book Club Selects MARTYR! by Kaveh Akbar
by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026


Dua Lipa's Service95 Book Club named Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar its latest monthly read, with exclusive content and a podcast interview between Lipa and the author now available.

Review: Raleigh Little Theatre's HAIRSPRAY
by Jeffrey Kare - Aug 30, 2026


Claybourne Elder, Britani Bateman, Charles Busch and More to Perform at 54 Below in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026


54 Below will host a lineup of performers including Britani Bateman with Lagoona Bloo, Claybourne Elder, Charles Busch, Ute Lemper, Linda Eder, Orfeh, and Jeanna de Waal, alongside a Frank Sinatra tribute concert and other cabaret acts.

Joshua Khoury Wins SO YOU THINK YOU'RE FUNNY? 2026 at Gilded Balloon
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2026


Joshua Khoury took the top prize in the 39th edition of the UK comedy newcomer competition, beating out around 500 applicants at a sold-out final in Edinburgh.

Best Cabaret in September 2026: Tony Danza, Sleater-Kinney & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 1, 2026


See some of the biggest stars of the stage and screen and the biggest names in jazz, cabaret, comedy and Broadway with shows in NYC. Check this list when you plan out your month!

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Music Theatre Wichita At Century II Concert Hall
by Paula Makar - Aug 27, 2026


Hairspray at Music Theatre Wichita, which closed this past Sunday, was full of energy, and a delight for the eyes and ears! The curtain call had the audience on their feet!

BEETLEJUICE, SWAN LAKE and More Open Wharton Center's 26-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2026


Wharton Center's selection of performances this September include a fan-favorite of Broadway, a creative new endeavor, and a timeless classic. See the national tour of Beetlejuice and more. 

Review: HAIRSPRAY Sets the Standard at Broadway At Music Circus
by Courtney Symes - Aug 24, 2026


The nicest kids in town are back! Hairspray is bringing its unstoppable beat to the round, and you do not want to miss Robbie Roby’s visionary direction and choreography of this bright spectacle of the best of the 60s. Based on the 1988 John Waters' movie that became a cult classic, Hairspray opened on Broadway in 2002. It took home eight Tony Award wins, including Best Musical. Its staying power can be credited to a memorable score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, and relatable themes in the book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan.

Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Centennial Park Bandshell
by Catherine Burford - Aug 22, 2026


What did our critic think of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Centennial Park Bandshell?

ARREST THE MIDWIFE to Premiere on POV Ahead of PBS Broadcast
by Rachel Stone - Aug 20, 2026


Directed by Elaine Epstein, the documentary follows the arrest of a midwife serving Amish and Mennonite families in rural New York and the women who organized in response.

Arts Ignite To Celebrate 20th Anniversary; Honoring Danielle Brooks, Whitney White, and Tom Viola
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 13, 2026


Arts Ignite’s 20th anniversary gala event will be held at City Winery NYC. The milestone celebration, titled Illuminate, will honor Danielle Brooks, Whitney White, and Tom Viola, three leaders whose artistry, service, and commitment to the arts reflect Arts Ignite’s ongoing mission.

Rhinoceros Theater Festival to Return for 37th Year in Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026


Curious Theatre Branch and co-producers will present the long-running Chicago fringe festival across multiple venues, opening with a special afternoon edition of the FULL MOON VAUDEVILLE.

Interview: Sara Al-Bazali and Devin Lewis of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL at CIBC Theatre
by Angela Lin - Aug 12, 2026


Before the Broadway in Chicago Summer Concert, BroadwayWorld sat down with Sara Al-Bazali, understudy for Veronica, and Devin Lewis, understudy for JD, of Heathers the Musical.

Photos: Beth Leavel Inducted Into The Muny Hall of Fame
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2026


Tony Award winner Beth Leavel was inducted into the Muny Hall of Fame, honoring her contributions in more than a dozen Muny productions over four decades. See photos from the ceremony!

Vanessa Williams Will Embark on First Full UK Concert Tour
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2026


Vanessa Williams will launch her first full UK concert tour with a stop at Bradford Live on February 26, 2027, performing hits and Broadway favorites.

Review: CHOIR BOY at Actor's Express
by Joseph Harrison - Aug 11, 2026


Finding the courage to be yourself is rarely easy. Finding that courage in a place where tradition, expectation, and conformity are woven into the fabric of daily life can feel nearly impossible. That tension sits at the heart of CHOIR BOY, now on stage at Actor's Express. Tarell Alvin McCraney's powerful coming-of-age drama explores what it means to live authentically when doing so comes at a cost. Along the way, it examines friendship, faith, family, masculinity, and identity through characters who feel remarkably real. The result is a production that is both deeply specific in its portrayal of the Black male experience and universally relatable for anyone who has ever felt like they did not quite fit the traditional mold.

Review: WOODY GUTHRIE'S AMERICAN SONG at Theater Alliance
by Roger Catlin - Aug 11, 2026


On the park lawn on a summer’s night you can hear them faintly approaching: Nine singers and musicians, some with protest signs, singing “All You Fascists Bound to Lose,” gaining volume as they approach.

AL JARDINE & THE PET SOUNDS BAND to Mark PET SOUNDS Anniversary
by Rachel Stone - Aug 10, 2026


Original Beach Boy Al Jardine and THE PET SOUNDS BAND will perform with special guest Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone at Ruth Eckerd Hall, celebrating the Pet Sounds anniversary.

Interview:Jason Spelbring and Reagan Allen of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Centennial Park Bandshell
by Catherine Burford - Aug 10, 2026


To quote Skaespeare, 'I have had a most rare vision.' In this vision, I saw a day where the Nashville Shakespeare Festival's annual Shakespeare in the Park productions would return to Centennial Park. Funnily enough, the last time the company had performed there was my first time seeing Shakespeare in the Park.

Beth Leavel Will Be Inducted Into Muny Hall of Fame
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2026


Tony Award winner Beth Leavel, who stars as Katie Connelly in the Muny production of Meet Me In St. Louis, will be inducted into the Muny Hall of Fame, honoring her contributions in more than a dozen Muny productions over four decades.

HIDDEN by Motionhouse to Make London Debut at Sadler's Wells East
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026


Dance-circus company Motionhouse will bring its multimedia production HIDDEN to Sadler's Wells East, marking the show's London premiere following its earlier debut at Warwick Arts Centre.

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
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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