Carnival! Revival 1968

Opened: December 1, 1968

Carnival! - 1968 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

New York City Center
131 West 55th St. (between 6th and 7th Avenues) New York, NY 10019

Based on the novela The Love of Seven Dolls by Paul Gallico and the film adaptation by Helen Deutsch

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Cast Set For RICHARD III at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2024


Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Richard III, directed by Elle While. Performances run 9 May – 3 August. Learn more about the cast here!

ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE Comes to Westport Country Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024


Westport Country Playhouse will present a cabaret evening, “Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and the Shadow of Her Smile,” as part of the new Barnstormer Series in the Lucille Lortel White Barn Center, on Sunday, April 21, at 7 p.m. 

Playhouse Theatre Group Reveals Lineup For ENCORE! Fundraiser
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024


Playhouse Theatre Group has announced the entertainment lineup for their biggest fundraiser of the year, ENCORE! The theme is MADLY MARVELOUS: A RETRO BASH. ENCORE will be held on Saturday, May 18th, 2024 at The Hartford Club in Hartford, CT from 6pm - 12am.

Tampa Bay International Carnival 2024 Returns in July
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2024


Get ready to celebrate the vibrant culture, music, food and fun at the 25th annual Tampa Bay International Carnival Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14 from 10 am to 10 pm at Albert Whitted Park.

Boston Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2024�"25 Season Featuring a World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024


Boston Symphony Orchestra has revealed its 2024-25 season.

Interview: Vincent Ortega On Directing IN THE HEIGHTS at The Gateway Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Apr 3, 2024


We spoke to Director Vincent Ortega about staging  IN THE HEIGHTS at The Gateway Playhouse. Vincent Ortega makes his directorial debut at The Gateway; however, he has appeared onstage in numerous productions as well as served as Dance Captain and Co-Choreographer.

Vladimir Cetkar and His Jazz Soul Funk Ensemble to Perform at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2024


Join international composer, guitarist, and vocalist VLADIMIR CETKAR and his JAZZ SOUL FUNK ENSEMBLE at CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Theater Project to Present Script-in-Hand Performance of DESERVES A QUIET NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024


The Theater Project will present a script-in-hand performance of Deserves a Quiet Night by Jonathan Samarro on Saturday, April 20 at 2 pm. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

THE FORGOTTEN FOUNDING FATHERS Comes to the Arsht Center in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2024


Join Karl 'Dice Raw' Jenkins at Arsht Center for the Miami performance of THE FORGOTTEN FOUNDING FATHERS on April 20, 2024. Experience the captivating show in the intimate Carnival Studio Theater.

Springfield Chamber Players Will Perform JOHNNY APPLESEED This May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024


The Springfield Chamber Players perform Clifton J. Noble, Jr.'s folk cantata Johnny Appleseed on Sunday, May 12, 3PM, at First Church of Christ, 763 Longmeadow Street.

Cirque du Soleil's SONGBLAZERS is Coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024


 Cirque du Soleil and Universal Music Group Nashville will present Songblazers, an innovative country-themed show written and directed by Amy Tinkham. Learn how to purchase tickets.

THE BIG BUG CIRCUS is Coming to Great AZ Puppet Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2024


THE BIG BUG CIRCUS is Coming to Great AZ Puppet Theater.

Moonbox Productions Reveals Playwrights & Plays for 3rd Annual Boston New Works Festival
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024


Moonbox Productions has selected eight original plays by local playwrights for its 3rd Annual Boston New Works Festival.  Moonbox will host the 2024 Boston New Works Festival June 20th – 23rd at the Boston Center for the Arts.

BETTYE AND THE JOCKETTES SPINNING RECORDS AT THE HOLIDAY INN is Coming to the Gene Frankel Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2024


The world premiere of Christie Perfetti Williams' new play, BETTYE AND THE JOCKETTES SPINNING RECORDS AT THE HOLIDAY INN is Coming to the Gene Frankel Theatre.

Roxey Ballet to Present CHILDREN'S CLASSIC STORIES in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2024


Roxey Ballet is inviting families to share in the whimsical world of the 'Children's Classic Stories' Sleeping Beauty Act III-Aurora's Wedding and Carnival of the Animals this spring season.

d4vd Sets 'My House Is Not a Home' North American & European Summer Tour
by Michael Major - Mar 19, 2024


D4VD sets the 'My House is Not a Home' tour, set to take place in North America and Europe this summer. The run will begin in Toronto on June 5th and make stops in major international markets including New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and more, before wrapping in Chicago for a newly announced set at Lollapalooza.

Video: Watch Marisha Wallace's Reaction to Olivier Award Nomination on BIG BROTHER
by Michael Major - Mar 15, 2024


Marisha Wallace faced two big nominations on Celebrity Big Brother. The Guys & Dolls alum was finally notified about her Olivier Award nomination for her performance as Miss Adelaide in the hit revival of the classic musical. Wallace was then tasked with sharing that she would nominate Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu for eviction. Watch videos from the episode!

Streatham Space Project to Present ASSEMBLE Festival 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2024


Join Streatham Space Project's ASSEMBLE Festival 2024, 29th April - 11th May 2024. Learn more about the festival!

Saratoga Performing Arts Center Announces Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's 2024 Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2024


Discover the summer 2024 season of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center at SPAC.

Michael Shannon Will Lead TURRET at A Red Orchid Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2024


A Red Orchid Theatre  has announced the cast and creative team behind the World Premiere of TURRET, written and directed by Ensemble Member Levi Holloway. 

Video: Jagwar Twin Releases 'Bad Feeling (Oompa Loompa)' Music Video
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2024


Directed by visionary Ukrainian creator Ganna Bogdan and filmed at the iconic LA Circus as a video on how life is all a performance, “Bad Feeling (Oompa Loompa)” mirrors the song's thematic exploration of looking beyond the surface to dare listeners to trust their intuition, instead of falling prey to societal pressures and outside influences.

J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, SZA & Chris Brown Headline Dreamville Festival 2024
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2024


J. Cole and Dreamville, the internationally recognized entertainment brand and multi-platinum record label for which he cofounded, have announced the new music lineup for Dreamville Festival 2024 as their flagship music festival returns to Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, North Carolina on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7.

Musicals Affected By the TikTok-Universal Fallout: WICKED, PHANTOM & More Banned From the App
by Michael Major - Mar 6, 2024


Decca Broadway, a frequent contributor of Broadway cast recordings and movie musical soundtracks, is a subsidary of Universal Music Group, therefore all its releases have been taken off TikTok. This includes Wicked, Mamma Mia, Les Miserables, SHREK the Musical, Phantom of the Opera, Spring Awakening, Cats, Evita, and more.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe To Present APRIL FOOLS FETE This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2024


Join the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe for their lively, music-filled spring fundraiser, APRIL FOOLS FÊTE, on April 1. Enjoy performances by fan-favorite artists and support WBTT's education programs.

Review: RIDE THE CYCLONE at Theatre South Playhouse
by Joseph Harrison - Mar 3, 2024


It is hard to tell when a piece of pop culture is going to have a cult following. Would Richard O’Brien have believed you back in 1973 when THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW premiered in London if you told him that his quirky, but outrageously fun, musical would still be creating midnight madness all around the world some 50+ years later? The formula for a phenomenon like that is hard to nail down. Is it the bold characters? The catchy and electric music? The slightly subversive undertones? As exciting as they can be, they don’t come around every day. Which is why it was so electric to be in the room at Theatre South Playhouse in Dr. Phillips on opening night for the Central Florida premiere of RIDE THE CYCLONE, a musical that has been growing a cult following of its own over the last few years, mostly due to a viral explosion of content on social media especially with the younger generation of musical theatre fans. And, based on the packed house of enthusiastic and excited theatergoers, seeing this performance was something special for many, and I can see why. In the highly skilled creative hands of the folks at Theatre South Playhouse, RIDE THE CYCLONE, is a thrilling, entertaining, energetic, and sometimes poignant evening of theatre that you don’t have to be a super-fan to thoroughly enjoy.

Carnival! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Carnival! have there been?
Carnival! has had 12 productions including Broadway which opened in 1961, Broadway which opened in 1961, US Tour which opened in 1961, West End which opened in 1962, US Tour which opened in 1962, Off-Broadway which opened in 1968, Regional (US) which opened in 1986, Off-Broadway which opened in 1993, Off-Broadway which opened in 2002, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 2006, Washington, DC (Regional) which opened in 2007 and East Haddam, CT (Regional) which opened in 2010.

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