Fame Revival

Opened: June 27, 1995
Closing: April 22, 2006

Fame - 1995 - West End History , Info & More

Cambridge Theatre
(Covent Garden) Earlham Street London

Based on the film and television series by Christopher Gore

Set in New York's legendary High School for the Performing Arts, Fame follows a group of talented students in their quests for stardom and success as well as in their struggles with romance and other teenaged relationships.

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Joan Osborne and Judy Collins Celebrate The Holidays at Spruce Peak Arts
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2023

Spruce Peak Arts will present powerhouse vocals from eight-time Grammy nominee Joan Osborne on Friday, December 15, 7:00pm and acclaimed folksinger/songwriter Judy Collins on Thursday, December 21, 7:00pm to celebrate the holidays.

Tickets On Sale On This Week For Opera Maine's Mainstage Production Of AIDA In July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023

Tickets on Sale for Opera Maine’s Mainstage Production of Aida in July. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to witness the grandeur of Aida presented by Opera Maine. Join us for an unforgettable evening of opera!

Melissa Etheridge Announces 2024 'I'm Not Broken' Tour Following Broadway Residency
by Michael Major - Nov 14, 2023

The tour comes as the next chance for fans to catch Melissa on the stage following her critically acclaimed Broadway engagement, My Window at Circle in the Square Theatre. The 3-month long run began in September of 2023, just a year after her return to theatre in her one woman show, My Window – A Journey Through Life.

The Joyce to Present DANCING WITH GLASS: THE PIANO ETUDES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2023

The Joyce presents 'Dancing with Glass: The Piano Etudes' featuring Lucinda Childs, Justin Peck, Chanon Judston, Leonardo Sandova, and more.

Two World Premiere Musicals & More Set for La Jolla Playhouse 2024/2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2023

La Jolla Playhouse has unveiled its 2024/2025 season, featuring two world-premiere musicals. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Feature: FINGERNAILS ARE PRETTY at Stickyz Rock N Roll Chicken Shack
by Theresa Bertram - Oct 26, 2023

​​​​​​​ARE YOU SERIOUS!!! The All-Female Foo Fighters Tribute band, FINGERNAILS ARE PRETTY, is coming to Stickyz Rock N’ Roll Chicken Shack, 107 River Market Ave., in Little Rock on Saturday, Nov. 4th? YES!!! It Is true! Those were actually my words a few weeks ago when I saw Chris King, owner of Stickyz, post that a Foo Fighters Tribute band would be playing at his venue. Being a huge Foo Fighters fan, I stopped scrolling and checked out this post more closely.  

'NOW'S THE TIME: THE GENIUS OF CHARLIE PARKER #3' to Be Reissued On Vinyl
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 22, 2023

'Now's The Time: The Genius of Charlie Parker #3' will be released on vinyl, as part of Verve/UMe's Verve By Request series with Third Man Records. Get all the details here!

Quincy Tyler Bernstine and Zoe Kazan Complete the Cast of DOUBT: A PARABLE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2023

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced complete casting for John Patrick Shanley’s Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt: A Parable,  with direction by Tony Award nominee Scott Ellis. Find out who is joining the cast here!

Debbie Gibson, KT Tunstall & More to Join ROCKERS ON BROADWAY 30th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2023

Get ready for an electrifying night of music as Rockers on Broadway: 30th Anniversary adds new special guests, including Debbie Gibson. Don't miss the star-studded lineup at this highly anticipated event celebrating its milestone anniversary.

Steely Dan's Grammy-Winning 'Gaucho' Returns To Vinyl In December; Personally Overseen By Donald Fagen
by Michael Major - Oct 3, 2023

The title would not only mark their final release under MCA Records but also their last studio album for 20 years. Featuring the Top 10 hit “Hey Nineteen,” plus such classic cuts as “Babylon Sisters” and “Time Out of Mind,” Gaucho also boasts a who's who of legendary guest musicians, including Mark Knopfler, Michael McDonald and Bernard Purdie.

SEX AND THE CITY Author Candace Bushnell Brings Her One-Woman Show To The Bushnell November 4
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2023

Candace Bushnell brings her one-woman show to The Bushnell on November 4, giving audiences a chance to meet the real Carrie Bradshaw.

Green Day Releases 'Massive Dookie 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition'
by Michael Major - Sep 29, 2023

GREEN DAY has released a massive deluxe edition of their album 'Dookie' to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Find out more about this special release now!

*NSYNC Releases First Song Together in 20 Years 'Better Place'
by Michael Major - Sep 29, 2023

Timberlake wrote and performed new original music for the film, which also includes music from the cast and some of the top artists including Kid Cudi, Camila Cabello, Troye Sivan, Anna Kendrick and more. Through a collection of 14 tracks, the soundtrack stays true to Trolls' signature psychedelic joy-bomb of new and classic pop hits. 

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS to Honor Warren Leight at Annual Event in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2023

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS' 23rd Annual The 24 Hour Plays On Broadway event will honor playwright and screenwriter Warren Leight, a longtime supporter of the organization. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets!

A Tribute to Robbie Robertson Benefiting The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame Comes to City Winery Boston
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2023

City Winery Boston will gather together a number of New England’s best folk and rock musicians for A Tribute to Robbie Robertson benefiting The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame (FARHOF). Learn more about the performance and how to get tickets here!

KENNY WAYNE SHEPARD: DIRT ON MY DIAMOND TOUR Comes To To Perform At Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, February 7
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2023

Kenny Wayne Shepherd announces tour dates in support of upcoming album, 'Dirt On My Diamonds, Vol. 1.' Listen to his latest single, 'Sweet & Low.' Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band will perform at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW on February 7, 2024. Tickets on sale Friday, September 22.

KT Tunstall, LaChanze, Nick Fradiani & More to Join ROCKERS ON BROADWAY at Sony Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2023

Grammy Award Nominee, KT Tunstall will join Rockers on Broadway as a special guest for their 30th Anniversary on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 8 pm at Sony Hall. See who else is performing, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Laibach Share New Track 'The Engine Of Survival'
by Michael Major - Sep 7, 2023

“The Engine of Survival”, originally written by Laibach collaborator and backing vocalist Donna Marina Mårtensson, was rearranged by Laibach who titled it “The Engine of Survival”, referring to the lyric (“Love is the only Engine of Survival”) in Leonard Cohen’s famous track, “The Future”, which was recently reinterpreted by the band.

Interview: Bob Mackie talks THE ART OF BOB MACKIE at Provincetown Public Library
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 25, 2023

With a career in films, television, and stage spanning six decades, Bob Mackie had long secured his status as an iconic costume and fashion designer when he won his first Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical for “The Cher Show” in 2019.

Jackie Osorio, Noah F. Madril And Emily Trujillo Join Long Running Latinx THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK For Limited LA Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2023

Actors Jackie Osorio, Noah F. Madril and Emily Trujillo join the critically acclaimed 2018 LA production of The Diary of Anne Frank in the roles of Mr. & Mrs. Van Daan and Margot Frank. The revival, which garnered international attention with its predominately LatinX cast, will run for four performances September 17 at A Place Called Home and September 19-21 at the Colony Theatre.

Review: AN EVENING WITH AUDRA MCDONALD at BLOSSOM Music Center
by Roy Berko - Aug 21, 2023

What did our critic think of AN EVENING WITH AUDRA MCDONALD at BLOSSOM Music Center?

Green Day Announce 'Massive Dookie' 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
by Michael Major - Aug 17, 2023

As part of this blockbuster collection, the California trio celebrate their landmark 10x platinum, diamond-certified GRAMMY® Award-winning third full-length offering and major label debut by unveiling previously unreleased Dookie demos—4-Track Demos and Cassette Demos—and Outtakes as well as two seminal live recordings.

Darren Day, Hannah-Jane Fox & More Complete the Cast of CLOSE UP - THE TWIGGY MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2023

Discover the latest additions to the cast of THE TWIGGY MUSICAL, including Darren Day and Hannah-Jane Fox. Find out when and where this highly anticipated production will be held, and secure your tickets to experience this sensational musical firsthand. Don't miss out - book your seats now!

Duke Robillard and Scott Hamilton, New London Jazz Orchestra, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 5, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running August 7 - August 20.

EPMD's Erick Sermon To Induct The Fat Boys Into The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall Of Fame This Sunday
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2023

One-half of the legendary hip-hop duo EPMD, LIMEHOF Inductee, Erick Sermon, was also among the genre's most prominent producers, deservedly earning the alias 'Funklord' with his trademark raw, bass-heavy grooves.

Fame FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Pray I Make P.A.
Hard Work
I Want to Make Magic
Can't Keep It Down
Tyrone's Rap
Let's Play a Love Scene
There She Goes!
Fame
Bring on Tomorrow
The Teachers' Argument
I Gotta Find a Way
Think of Meryl Streep
Dancin' on the Sidewalk
These Are My Children
Lemme Out!
The Pas-de-Deux
In L.A.
Like Carmen, Not Me!
Mabel's Prayer
Hard Work
I Want To Make Magic
There She Goes/Fame
Let's Play A Love Scene
Bring On Tomorrow
The Teacher's Argument
Think Of Meryl Streep
Mabel's Prayer
Dancin' On The Sidewalk
These Are My Children
In L.A.
Fame has had 7 productions including Regional (US) which opened in 1989, West End which opened in 1995, US Tour which opened in 1999, Off-Broadway which opened in 2003, Off-Broadway which opened in 2003, which opened in 2009 and West End which opened in 2019.
Fame has been nominated for the American Express Award for Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards, with Steve Margoshes being recognized for his work.

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