Fame Revival 1995

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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Fame FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Fame have there been?
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.
What awards has Fame been nominated for?
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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