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Dancin' 1978

Opened: March 27, 1978
Closing: June 27, 1982

Dancin' - 1978 Broadway History , Info & More

Broadhurst Theatre (Broadway)
235 W. 44th St. New York, NY

Bob Fosse's DANCIN' is a masterful tribute to the art of movement featuring legendary choreography by Bob Fosse and a score of jazz, classical and pop songs! Fosse was one of the greatest and most influential figures in dance and theatre history, with works including Cabaret, Chicago, Sweet Charity and Pippin, as well as the recipient of two Tony Awards, three Emmys and an Academy Award®.




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Photo Flashback: Up on the Marquee: Bob Fosse Musical DANCIN' at the Broadhurst Theatre in 1978
by Walter McBride - Dec 7, 2019


Today, we're flashing back to 1978, when Bob Fosse musical Dancin' opened on Broadway!

They're Already Winners... Counting Off the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2018 Nominees!
by Danielle Gutierrez - Jun 9, 2018


The 2018 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or nine) - amongst them, they've gathered a total of 88 awards!

Broadway Sound Designer Abe Jacob to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Live Design Awards
by Tyler Peterson - May 18, 2016


Legendary theatrical sound designer Abe Jacob will be honored for his pioneering career achievements at the Live Design Awards on Monday, June 13 in New York. Another legendary icon, Chita Rivera, will present the award to Jacob, whom she has known since the original Broadway production of CHICAGO (1975).

Photo Coverage: John Kander, James Rado & More Celebrate Abe Jacob
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 7, 2014


Long-time friends, associates and family gathered last night (October 6) to celebrate the 70th birthday of one of the theatre community's most treasured members - award-winning sound designer Abe Jacob.

MAMMA MIA! to Play Final Performance at Winter Garden Theatre on October 19; Begins at Broadhurst on November 2
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 15, 2013


MAMMA MIA!, the global smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, will transfer from the Winter Garden Theatre to the Broadhurst Theatre this fall. BroadwayWorld has conformed that the show will play its final performance at the Winter Garden on October 19. Peformances will begin at the Broadhurst on November 2.

MAMMA MIA! is Moving! Show to Transfer to Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre in Late 2013
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2013


Creator/Producer Judy Craymer has announced that MAMMA MIA!, the global smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, will transfer from the Winter Garden Theatre to the Broadhurst Theatre in late 2013.

Thodos Dance Chicago Presents A LIGHT IN THE DARK, THE STORY OF HELEN KELLER AND ANNE SULLIVAN, 2/16 & 3/2
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2013


Award winning choreographers Ann Reinking and Melissa Thodos are teaming again to co-choreograph A Light in the Dark, the story of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan, their second full-length contemporary story ballet, this time telling an intimate family story about the extraordinary woman who was deaf and blind yet went on to become a world-famous writer, political activist and inspiration to all.

Thodos Dance Chicago to Present A LIGHT IN THE DARK, THE STORY OF HELEN KELLER AND ANNE SULLIVAN, 2/16 & 3/2
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2013


Award winning choreographers Ann Reinking and Melissa Thodos are teaming again to co-choreograph A Light in the Dark, the story of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan, their second full-length contemporary story ballet, this time telling an intimate family story about the extraordinary woman who was deaf and blind yet went on to become a world-famous writer, political activist and inspiration to all.

Thodos Dance Chicago Presents Ann Reinking's FOSSE TRILOGY, 11/13 & 11/28
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2009


Thodos Dance Chicago's Fall Concert 2009, featuring the company's premiere of Fosse Trilogy set by legendary Broadway and film veteran Ann Reinking, will be presented in two performances: Friday November 13, 2009 at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie and Saturday, November 28 at Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago.

Thodos Dance Chicago Presents Ann Reinking's FOSSE TRILOGY, 11/13 & 11/28
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2009


Thodos Dance Chicago's Fall Concert 2009, featuring the company's premiere of Fosse Trilogy set by legendary Broadway and film veteran Ann Reinking, will be presented in two performances: Friday November 13, 2009 at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie and Saturday, November 28 at Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago.

Thodos Dance Chicago Presents Ann Reinking's FOSSE TRILOGY, 11/13 & 11/28
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 6, 2009


Thodos Dance Chicago's Fall Concert 2009, featuring the company's premiere of Fosse Trilogy set by legendary Broadway and film veteran Ann Reinking, will be presented in two performances: Friday November 13, 2009 at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie and Saturday, November 28 at Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago.

Dancin' History

Other Productions of Dancin'

1978   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1979   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1983   West End London Production
West End
2023   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway

Dancin' - 1978 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1978 The Hewes Awards Lighting Design Jules Fisher
1978 Tony Awards Best Choreography Bob Fosse
1978 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Willa Kim
1978 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Bob Fosse
1978 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Jules Fisher
1978 Tony Awards Best Musical Jules Fisher
1978 Tony Awards Best Musical Columbia Pictures
1978 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Ann Reinking

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