This is the second part of my conversation with author Barry Kester whose fascinating new book is titled: Round In Circles — The Story of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CAROUSEL.
Carousel Revival (2008 West End)
Closing: July 25, 2009
Carousel - 2008 West End History , Info & More
From a translation by Benjamin F. Glazer
Join us in July for one of Rogers and Hammerstein’s most cherished musicals,
Carousel. With classic songs such as “If I Loved You”, “June Is Bustin’ Out All Over” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone”, this story touches upon life, love, and family. Brilliant sets, costumes, and an unbeatable cast complement this celebrated Broadway score. Under the stars, come rain or shine, Carousel will be an experience you won’t soon forget.
BOOKS ABOUT Carousel
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Carousel History
Other Productions of Carousel
| 1945 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 1949 | Broadway |
Return Engagement [Broadway] Broadway |
| 1950 | West End |
London Production West End |
| 1954 | Broadway |
Unknown Broadway |
| 1957 | Broadway |
City Center Revival Broadway |
| 1965 | Broadway |
Lincoln Center Revival Broadway |
| 1985 | Milburn, NJ (Regional) |
Paper Mill Production Milburn, NJ (Regional) |
| 1992 | West End |
Royal National Theatre Production West End |
| 1994 | Broadway |
Broadway Production Broadway |
| 1996 | US Tour |
National Tour US Tour |
| 2001 | Milburn, NJ (Regional) |
Paper Mill Production Milburn, NJ (Regional) |
| 2002 | Off-Broadway |
New York Concert Off-Broadway |
| 2002 | London Fringe |
London Concert London Fringe |
| 2010 | Los Angeles |
Reprise! Production Los Angeles |
| 2015 | Chicago |
Lyric Opera of Chicago Production Chicago |
| 2017 | West End |
West End Revival West End |
| 2018 | Broadway |
2018 Broadway Revival Broadway |
Podcasts
Encore Episode: Round in Circles — The Story of Rodgers & Hammerstein's CAROUSEL, part 1
My guest on Broadway Nation this week is Barry Kester, author of the fascinating new book: Round In Circles — The Story of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CAROUSEL. I thought I knew a lot about Carousel — and in fact Albert Evans and I have previously devoted several previous episodes to that show and its truly groundbreaking innovations.
#264 Dianté Lodge - Stage Dreams, Screen Realities; Spotlight on Dianté
Dianté Lodge / @diantelodge is currently in the ensemble in EVITA in London's West End! Theatre credits include: MJ The Musical (Prince Edward); Matilda (Cambridge); Peter Pan (The London Palladium); Carousel (Kilworth House); Best of West End (Royal Albert Hall); Coppelia (Cockpit).
Jessie Mueller (Tony Award Winner, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) on Growing Organically
In this Artist Exploration, Jessie and Charlie discuss: Growing up in the Chicago Theater scene with the family in the business. Stepping into the role of Carole King. Setting future goals and the building blocks of each role. Unpacking the “it’ factor.
TONY Award Winner, Jessie Mueller is perhaps the realest, most candid guest ever, as she stops by to Take A Bow!