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Face the Music - 1932 Broadway History , Info & More

New Amsterdam Theatre (Broadway)
214 West 42nd St. New York, NY

A New York City police sergeant tries to intentionally lose some money by backing a Broadway show, The Rhinestone Girl, that is sure to fail. When it becomes a hit, an investigation into police corruption is launched. The police sergeant’s wife saves the day by donating the profits from the show to the city’s depleated treasury.


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Photos: THE LOST BOYS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 27, 2026


The world premiere of THE LOST BOYS is now open on Broadway! The production had its official opening night at Broadway’s Palace Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening bows here!

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025


BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!

Festival Of Arts Comes to Laguna Beach
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025


The Festival of Arts Fine Art Show, one of Southern California's most iconic summer events, will return to Laguna Beach next month. Learn more about the event here!

Charlotte Symphony Unveils the 2025-26 Season
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025


The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra’s 2025–26 season will offer a dynamic blend of symphonic cornerstones, new musical discoveries, and artistic explorations across the Classical, Pops, Movie, and Family Series.

Review: BALONEY - SF'S GAY ALL-MALE REVUE at Oasis
by Steve Murray - Dec 30, 2024


What did our critic think of BALONEY - SF'S GAY ALL-MALE REVUE at Oasis?

New York Premiere Of SUMP'N LIKE WINGS Enters Final Week At Theatre Row
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2024


Discover the final week of the New York premiere of SUMP'N LIKE WINGS at Theatre Row.

32 Theater Books for Your Fall 2024 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 6, 2024


We're falling into fall with a great Broadway read! This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 32 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Fall 2024 reading list.

Cast Set for SUMP'N LIKE WINGS at Mint Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2024


The cast has been revealed for the NY premiere of SUMP'N LIKE WINGS at Mint Theater Company. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Charlotte Symphony Gala Welcomes Sphinx Virtuosi for Annual Concert and Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2024


The Charlotte Symphony is hosting a gala featuring the acclaimed Sphinx Virtuosi, celebrating diversity in classical music with an evening of performances.

San Diego's Premiere Professional Choir Amplifies Voices Of Women & Composers From Diverse Cultural Backgrounds Inbox
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2023


​​​​​​​SACRA/PROFANA, San Diego's premiere professional vocal ensemble, has announced the concerts for their 15th Season melding vocal mastery with a social justice ethos. 

SHOW BOAT Will Come to NYU Skirball in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2023


The Obie Award-winning Target Margin Theater and NYU Skirball will present a new production of the groundbreaking musical Show Boat in the Spring of 2025. Directed by Target Margin Theater’s Founding Artistic Director David Herskovits, the revival uses the original 1927 book and score by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II.

PACIFIC OVERTURES, CLOSE UP - THE TWIGGY MUSICAL, and More Set For Menier Chocolate Factory 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023


With Marjorie Prime currently running at the company's home base in South London and Funny Girl on Broadway, the Menier Chocolate Factory announced forthcoming programming for 2023. Learn more about the lineup here!

FUENTA OVEJUNA to be Presented at Theatre for a New Audience in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2023


Theatre for a New Audience will present the Off-Broadway premiere in English of the great Spanish author Lope de Vega’s Fuente Ovejuna (1612), translated by the late British poet, novelist, and playwright Adrian Mitchell.

Considered the Father of Aviation, Santos Dumont Will Have His Life Told in the Musical ALEM DO AR (Beyond the Air)
by Claudio Erlichman - Jan 11, 2023


Alem do Ar is a musical freely inspired by the life of Santos-Dumont, not only the daring and determined inventor, but also the man who had doubts about his inventions. The show is produced by the Lia Maria Aguiar Foundation, starring the talents of Cassio Scapin, Mateus Ribeiro, Felipe Prestes, Henrique Oliveira) and a great cast.

Northern Stage Announces THIS IS FAMILY Season For 2023
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2022


The third in a trilogy of 'This is...' seasons of curated cultural spotlights on big ideas from Northern Stage Artistic Director Natalie Ibu, This is Family is about doing life together.

Gamin And Sanctuary To Present UNFORGOTTEN SONG
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2022


Gamin and Sanctuary will present 'Unforgotten Song,' a music and multimedia work, that commemorates the anguish of the Comfort Women, local women enslaved throughout Japan-occupied East Asia, 1932-1945.

Greek National Opera Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring World Premiere of New GNO Production of Verdi's FALSTAFF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2022


The Greek National Opera’s 2022-23 season curated by GNO Artistic Director Giorgos Koumendakis will feature ten new opera and ballet productions, one newly commissioned opera, five revivals of past productions, music concerts, major co-productions with some of the world’s foremost opera houses, collaborations with leading conductors and more.

HAIR Co-Creator James Rado Dies at 90
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2022


James Rado, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning sole surviving co-creator of the ground-breaking Broadway musical HAIR - The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, died peacefully Tuesday evening, June 21, 2022 in New York City surrounded by his loving family. 

90th Annual Festival of Arts Brings Art, Music, and More To Laguna Beach Beginning Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2022


This summer the Festival of Arts is celebrating a major milestone: its 90th anniversary. On Saturday, August 13th,1932 the Festival of Arts opened its doors for the very first time as two dozen artists hung their paintings on fences, trees, and buildings along Laguna's main street hoping to lure tourists to the first Festival of Arts.

How Many Musicals Have Won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 30, 2022


Dozens of plays have earned the honor since the Prizes were established in 1917, but did you know that only a few of them are musicals? Learn more about the Pulitzer Prizes and unpack the ten musicals that have earned the special distinction below!

Dizzy's Club Announces May and June Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2022


Jazz at Lincoln Center announced its May and June 2022 programming at Dizzy’s Club, featuring a diverse lineup of club favorites and rising stars alongside the launch of a new concert series, special events, and celebrations of giants of jazz history from Slide Hampton and Ralph Peterson to Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, and Thelonious Monk.

San Francisco Opera Presents LIVE AND IN CONCERT: THE HOMECOMING At The Opera House And Live Simulcast To Oracle Park
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2021


San Francisco Opera presents a one-night-only celebration, Live and In Concert: The Homecoming, on Friday, September 10 at 7 pm. Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim, now in her first season as leader of San Francisco Opera's artistic forces, leads the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and soloists Rachel Willis-Sørensen and Jamie Barton in this festive overture to the Company's 99th Season.

The Rep to Kick Off 2021-2022 Season With World Premiere of DREAMING ZENZILE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2021


 The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) is set to launch its electrifying 2021-22 live theatre season with the world premiere production of Dreaming Zenzile, Based on the life of Miriam Makeba, written and performed by Grammy-nominated international music sensation Somi Kakoma.

San Francisco Opera Announces 2021–22 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2021


The Company unveils three new productions: Ludwig van Beethoven's Fidelio and, continuing the Company's Mozart-Da Ponte Trilogy, Così fan tutte and Don Giovanni. The new season also includes the return of Bright Sheng and David Henry Hwang's Dream of the Red Chamber, a free Opera at the Ballpark simulcast, multiple concert programs and a new livestreaming option for select performances.

San Francisco Opera Announces 2021–22 Season Including Repertory, Casting and Reopening Plans for 99th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2021


San Francisco Opera announced today repertory, casting and reopening plans for its 99th season. Commencing with a performance of Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca on Saturday, August 21, the 2021–22 Season marks the inauguration of Eun Sun Kim’s tenure as Caroline H. Hume Music Director and a reemergence of opera at the War Memorial Opera House.

Face the Music History

Other Productions of Face the Music

1932   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1933   Broadway Return Engagement [Broadway]
Broadway
2002   Off-Broadway Musicals Tonight! Concert
Off-Broadway
2007   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
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