Chronicle of a Death Foretold 1995

Opened: June 15, 1995
Closing: July 16, 1995

Chronicle of a Death Foretold - 1995 - Broadway History , Info & More

Plymouth Theatre
236 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

Based on the novel by Gabriel García Márquez

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THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA at Lincoln Center Theater to Present a Relaxed Performance in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2023


Lincoln Center Theater will present a Relaxed Performance of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA, directed and co-choreographed by Graciela Daniele, with book, music, and lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa.

Broadway Buying Guide: October 9, 2023
by Team BWW - Oct 9, 2023


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 9, 2023.

Video: Get a Sneak Peek of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA at Lincoln Center Theater
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 6, 2023


In this video, watch as we take you inside rehearsals for the Lincoln Center Theater production of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA- a new musical by Michael John LaChiusa, directed and co-choregraphed by Graciela Daniele.

Photos: THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA Company Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 2, 2023


Reearsals are now underway for the Lincoln Center Theater production of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA- a new musical by Michael John LaChiusa, directed and co-choregraphed by Graciela Daniele. Check out photos from inside the rehearsal room!

DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS, HELL'S KITCHEN & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2023


What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this October is a campy, sexy twist on a classic story, a world premiere musical, and more. 

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 18, 2023


The Lincoln Center Theater production of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA began rehearsals on Wednesday, September 13. THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA is a new musical by Michael John LaChiusa, directed and co-choregraphed by Graciela Daniele. Check out photos from rehearsals!

Priscilla Lopez, Andréa Burns, Eden Espinosa & More Will Star in Michael John LaChiusa's THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA at Lincoln Center Theater
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 18, 2023


Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of André Bishop) just announced the New York premiere of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA, directed and co-choreographed by Graciela Daniele, with book, music, and lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa. 

Student Blog: Zodiac Signs of Tony-Nominated Musicals
by Student Blogger: Madison Moore - Mar 22, 2021


The criteria are that these shows have been nominated for Best Musical from the 3rd Tony Awards (the ceremony that started the Best Musical category) in 1949 to the nominations of what will now be the 74th Tony Awards in 2021. I will be determining their signs based upon their Broadway premiere date. With those rules in mind, here we go!

Theatre for a New Audience Adds Performance of HE BROUGHT HER HEART BACK IN A BOX
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2018


Theatre for a New Audience (TFANA; Jeffrey Horowitz, Founding Artistic Director) has added a performance (February 8 at 9pm) to its critically lauded world premiere production of Adrienne Kennedy's He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box, directed by Evan Yionoulis. The run will conclude, as a scheduled, on February 11.

TFANA Announces Cast And Creative Team For Adrienne Kennedy's HE BROUGHT HER HEART BACK IN A BOX
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2017


Theatre for a New Audience (TFANA; Jeffrey Horowitz, Founding Artistic Director) announces the cast and creative team for He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box, the first new work in a decade from Adrienne Kennedy, whom The New York Times called one of the finest living American playwrights. Set in Georgia and New York City in 1941, He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box is a heartbreaking, nail-biting memory tale of segregation, theatrical yearning, and doomed love.

Danai Gurira's FAMILIAR Extends at Playwrights Horizons
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2016


Due to critical acclaim and popular demand, Playwrights Horizons has announced an extension of their New York premiere production of FAMILIAR, a new play by Obie Award-winner Danai Gurira (Eclipsed now on Broadway, In the Continuum, The Convert, Michonne on AMC's 'The Walking Dead'). Directed by Rebecca Taichman (Stage Kiss, Milk Like Sugar at PH; The Oldest Boy; Marie Antoinette; Luck of the Irish; Orlando), the play is the fourth production of the theater company's 2015/2016 Season.

Workshop of New Michael John LaChiusa Musical THE NINE FATHERS OF ARIEL to be Held this Fall
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 14, 2014


According to a new audition listing, a workshop of Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa and Ellen Fitzhugh's new musical THE NINE FATHERS OF ARIEL will begin October 6 in New York City. The production will continue performances through November 7.

Lyrics & Lyricists Downtown at 92Y Features Michael John LaChiusa With Moderator Audra McDonald Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2013


Details are set for the next Lyrics & Lyricists Downtown, the L&L series at 92YTribeca. Tonight, April 15, this one-night-only event features a conversation with Tony Award-nominated lyricist composer and librettist Michael John LaChiusa.

Natalie Cortez and Mary Testa Join Michael John LaChiusa and Audra McDonald at 92Y, 4/15
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 8, 2013


Vocalists and a pianist are announced for Lyrics & Lyricists Downtown, the L&L series at 92YTribeca. On Monday, April 15, this one-night-only event features a conversation with Tony Award-nominated lyricist composer and librettist Michael John LaChiusa. As one of today's most innovative, prolific and honored artists, LaChiusa's credits include Giant (which recently garnered a Lucille Lortel Award nomination as "Outstanding Musical,") Queen of the Mist, See What I Wanna See and Marie Christine. Joining him as moderator is five-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, who has starred in several of his works and included his songs on her CDs Way Back To Paradise and Happy Songs. The conversation - touching on LaChiusa's significant works and his songwriting process - is punctuated by songs with vocalists Natalie Cortez and Mary Testa and pianist Chris Fenwick.

Lyrics & Lyricists Downtown at 92Y to Feature Michael John LaChiusa With Moderator Audra McDonald, 4/15
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 11, 2013


Details are set for the next Lyrics & Lyricists Downtown, the L&L series at 92YTribeca. On Monday, April 15, this one-night-only event features a conversation with Tony Award-nominated lyricist composer and librettist Michael John LaChiusa.

GIANT Original Cast Album Coming in Spring 2013!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 14, 2012


The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced today that the cast of the acclaimed epic musical GIANT will enter the recording studio in January to create an original cast album, which will be released by Ghostlight Records in spring 2013. GIANT officially opened at The Public on November 15 and features a book by Sybille Pearson, music and lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa, and direction by Michael Greif. The show will end its limited run at The Public Theater at Astor Place on Sunday, December 16 following a final two-week extension.

Jill Paice & Ryan Silverman Will Lead REBECCA on Broadway at the Broadhurst This Fall
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 20, 2012


REBECCA, the new musical based on the classic novel by Daphne du Maurier novel, has found its male and female leads: Jill Paice will play the role of "I" and Ryan Silverman the role of "Maxim de Winter." REBECCA will open on Broadway Sunday, November 18 at The Broadhurst Theatre. Previews will begin Tuesday, October 30.

Bob Dishy, Zach Grenier, Tonya Pinkins to Star in STOREFRONT CHURCH
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 30, 2012


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) presents the world premiere of STOREFRONT CHURCH, written and directed by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award® winner John Patrick Shanley and starring Bob Dishy, Giancarlo Esposito, Zach Grenier, Ron Cephas Jones and Tonya Pinkins. STOREFRONT CHURCH will begin previews Wednesday, May 16; officially open Monday, June 11; and play a limited engagement through Sunday, June 24 Off-Broadway as the first production to return to Atlantic's main stage Linda Gross Theater in Chelsea following completion of a historic $8.3M renovation.

REBECCA to Play Broadhurst Theatre Opening April 2012; Sierra Boggess Now Confirmed to Star!
by Robert Diamond - Nov 2, 2011


Producers Ben Sprecher, Louise Forlenza, The Shubert Organization, Peter Bezemes, Tony Fusco, Larry Feinman, Nanda Anand and Peter Bogyo by special arrangement with/and based on the Vereinigte Buhnen Wien GmbH production, announced that the new musical REBECCA, based on the classic novel by Daphne du Maurier novel, will open on Broadway Sunday, April 22 at The Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). Previews will begin Tuesday, March 27. Sierra Boggess (The Little Mermaid, Love Never Dies, Master Class and as Christine in last month's 25th Anniversary Concert of The Phantom of the Opera in London) will play the lead role of 'I'. Additional casting will be announced in the coming weeks.

BROADWAY RECALL: When Rent Surprised Everyone
by Michael Dale - Jul 2, 2011


The fact that Jonathan Larson won two posthumous Tony Award for writing and composing Rent is certainly bittersweet, but the fact that for one of those awards he bested the also posthumously nominated Rodgers and Hammerstein is just plain weird. But the last-minute addition of Rent to the 1995-96 Broadway season seemed to be the catalyst for one the oddest Tony nights ever.

Barrington Stage Co Presents Lee Blessing’s GOING TO ST. IVES 6/22-7/9
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2011


Barrington Stage Company, the award-winning theatre in Downtown Pittsfield, MA, under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd and Managing Director Tristan Wilson, presents Lee Blessing's Going to St. Ives, from June 22 through July 9 at BSC Stage 2.

Barrington Stage Co Presents Lee Blessing’s GOING TO ST. IVES 6/22-7/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 20, 2011


Barrington Stage Company, the award-winning theatre in Downtown Pittsfield, MA, under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd and Managing Director Tristan Wilson, presents Lee Blessing's Going to St. Ives, from June 22 through July 9 at BSC Stage 2.

2010 Tony Awards: Joe DiPietro Wins 'Best Book of a Musical'
by Charlie Piane - Jun 13, 2010


The American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 13, 2010 and broadcast on the CBS Television Network. For more information visit tonyawards.com.

STAGE TUBE: FELA! Releases New TV Commercial
by Charlie Piane - Apr 20, 2010


Fela!, the critically acclaimed new musical based on the life and music of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, is directed and choreographed by Tony® Award-winner Bill T. Jones (Spring Awakening), with a book by Jim Lewis and Bill T. Jones. Sahr Ngaujah and Kevin Mambo play the title character at alternate performances, while the world renowned Antibalas and other members of the NYC Afrobeat community, under the direction of Aaron Johnson, perform Kuti's rousing music live onstage.

FELA! Celebrates 100th Performance 2/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 18, 2010


Fela!, the critically acclaimed new musical based on the life and music of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, will celebrate its 100th performance on Friday, February 19 @ 8pm.

Chronicle of a Death Foretold FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Chronicle of a Death Foretold have there been?
Chronicle of a Death Foretold has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1995 and Broadway which opened in 1995.
What Tony Awards has Chronicle of a Death Foretold been nominated for?
Best Musical and , Best Book of a Musical for Graciela Daniele, Best Book of a Musical for Jim Lewis Best Book of a Musical for Michael John LaChiusa and Best Choreography for Graciela Daniele .
What awards has Chronicle of a Death Foretold been nominated for?
Chronicle of a Death Foretold has been nominated for several awards. These include Scenic Design (The Hewes Awards) for Christopher H. Barreca, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Jim Lewis, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Graciela Daniele, and Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Graciela Daniele.
What awards has Chronicle of a Death Foretold won?
Chronicle of a Death Foretold has won several awards. These include the Scenic Design award at The Hewes Awards for Christopher H. Barreca. The show also won the Outstanding Book of a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards, both for Jim Lewis and Graciela Daniele. Additionally, Graciela Daniele received the Outstanding Choreography award at the Drama Desk Awards for her work on the show.

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