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Fame 1989

Opened: March 25, 1989
Closing: April 29, 1989

Fame - 1989 Regional (US) History , Info & More

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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BASEBALL: ECHOES FROM THE BLEACHERS to Premiere on PBS
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026


A new PBS documentary draws on the National Baseball Hall of Fame's archive of artifacts and never-before-seen media to connect baseball's defining moments with American history.

Louis Mustillo to Return to Shea's Buffalo Theatre for Hall of Fame Induction
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026


Actor Louis Mustillo, known for roles on MIKE & MOLLY and THE SOPRANOS, will be honored with induction into the Western New York Entertainment Hall of Fame at Shea's Buffalo Theatre.

THE CRATER SISTERS' CHRISTMAS SPECIAL to Open at Maryland Ensemble Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2026


Maryland Ensemble Theatre will present an original musical comedy following former sister act Bella and Lucy Crater as a live Christmas special reunites them after decades apart, blending backstage farce with holiday chaos.

Photos: Sheryl Crow to Headline Live On Sunset Free Concert
by Rachel Stone - Oct 6, 2026


Sheryl Crow will headline LIVE ON SUNSET, a free concert on the Sunset Strip featuring Local Natives, Empress Of, Grace Bowers, Doug Locke, and Mia Moretti.

Reba McEntire to Open Fashion Vault for Benefit Auction
by Rachel Stone - Oct 6, 2026


Reba McEntire's personal collection of stage-worn gowns, jewelry, boots, and memorabilia will be auctioned to benefit The Reba McEntire Fund supporting local and national nonprofits.

The Temptations and MAKS & PETA LIVE! Join The Smith Center Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2026


The Motown group and the dance performance featuring DANCING WITH THE STARS alums Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd will perform at Reynolds Hall in Las Vegas.

Rick Nielsen to Bring CHEAP TRICK Guitar Collection to Benefit Auction
by Rachel Stone - Sep 28, 2026


Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Rick Nielsen will offer more than 300 items including 70+ guitars and stage-worn memorabilia at a benefit auction benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Islandia Music Records Releases IT'S ABOUT TIME by Steven Schick
by Rachel Stone - Sep 21, 2026


Islandia Music Records released the third volume in the WEATHER SYSTEMS series from percussionist Steven Schick. The album features compositions exploring themes of time and temporal experience.

The Opéra De Montréal to Pay Tribute To Michel Beaulac, Outgoing Artistic Director With TURANDOT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2026


The Opéra de Montréal will honor outgoing artistic director Michel Beaulac with Turandot, his final production after nearly four decades shaping the company's artistic identity and Quebec's lyrical creation.

Photos: COMEDY NIGHT, SURFIN' SENSATION Tickets to Go on Sale at Engeman Theater
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026


The John W. Engeman Theater will host COMEDY NIGHT and SURFIN' SENSATION - A CELEBRATION OF THE BEACH BOYS, featuring vocalist Michael Longoria and band The Surfnotes.

THE TRAGICALLY HIP Release Live Album Marking Decade Since Final Tour
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026


The band released LIVE JULY 22 – AUGUST 20, 2016, a concert album drawn from its farewell Man Machine Poem tour, as CBC prepares to re-air the Kingston finale broadcast.

W.A.S.P. to Launch 1984 TO HEADLESS Tour with KK'S PRIEST Sept. 10
by Rachel Stone - Aug 18, 2026


W.A.S.P. will kick off its 1984 TO HEADLESS North American tour on September 10 in California, running through October 31 with KK'S PRIEST as support, performing songs from its first four albums.

Photos: Elizabeth Cook to Release GREAT TELEVISION, Perform on CBS Saturday Morning
by Rachel Stone - Aug 14, 2026


Elizabeth Cook released her new studio album Great Television, featuring a Wynonna Judd collaboration, and is set to perform on CBS Saturday Morning's Saturday Sessions.

Melissa Etheridge Will Bring New Tour to Mayo Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2026


Melissa Etheridge will bring her RISE tour to Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, showcasing songs from her first studio album in five years. Learn more here.

Interview: Bruce Vilanch of CAPTAIN SHOW BIZ at Harmony Gold Theater: Hollywood
by Gavin Glynn - Aug 10, 2026


Celebration Theatre is honored to present the West Coast Premiere sneak peek of CAPTAIN SHOW BIZ, and Bruce won't be taking the stage alone. Joining him is a genuinely staggering roster of screen and stage talent: five-time Golden Globe nominee MARILU HENNER (Taxi, Evening Shade, Broadway's Chicago); two-time Emmy winner SALLY STRUTHERS (All in the Family, Gilmore Girls); Emmy winner and original Queer Eye 'Fab Five' star JAI RODRIGUEZ (Broadway's Rent, Bros); GRANT SHOW, the primetime icon of Melrose Place and Dynasty; Ugly Betty scene-stealer and acclaimed comedian ALEC MAPA; and GARRETT CLAYTON (King Cobra, Hairspray Live!) — with more great names still to be announced. Trust us: you'll want to be in the room! site click: celebrationtheatre.org

SFJAZZ September Lineup to Honor Ray Brown, Coltrane, Miles Davis Centennials
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2026


SFJAZZ will open its 2026-27 season with a September lineup marking centennials for Ray Brown, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis, featuring Christian McBride, Nduduzo Makhathini, and Paul Cornish.

Des Moines Metro Opera Announces 2027 Festival Season
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 5, 2026


Des Moines Metro Opera (DMMO)’s Linda Koehn General and Artistic Director, Michael Egel, has announced the repertory for the company’s 2027 Festival Season. It will features a new production of Jacques Offenbach’s The Tales of Hoffmann, a new production and company premiere of Philip Glass’s Orphée, and the revival of the company’s acclaimed 2017 production of Benjamin Britten’s Billy Budd.

INDIGO GIRLS with LINDA PERRY to Perform at State Theatre in Minneapolis
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2026


Grammy-winning duo Indigo Girls, with special guest Linda Perry, will perform at the historic State Theatre in Minneapolis, presented by Hennepin Arts. Tickets go on sale to the general public soon.

Influential Record Producer and Music Executive Clive Davis Passes Away at 94
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 22, 2026


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of longtime record producer and music executive Clive Davis, who passed away on Monday, June 22. He was 94 years old.

GYPSY to Open at Second Street Players' Riverfront Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2026


Second Street Players will present GYPSY at their Riverfront Theater in Milford, DE, featuring Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim's score, including 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' and 'Rose's Turn.'

Miriam Margolyes, Lloyd Kaufman, Eddie Cochran to Receive Raindance Icon Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2026


Actress Miriam Margolyes and Troma Entertainment co-founder Lloyd Kaufman are named Raindance Icon Award recipients, with a posthumous honor going to rock & roll legend Eddie Cochran at the festival's 34th edition.

Broadway 2026/27: Season Preview: Upcoming Premieres and Star-Studded Revivals
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 3, 2026


2026 is halfway over, which means that the 2026/27 Broadway season has just begun! All eyes are already on the lineup for the new Broadway season and many Broadway productions have already revealed full details of their upcoming engagements.

SAY ANYTHING Screening With John Cusack to Come to Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026


Actor John Cusack will appear at the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater for a screening of SAY ANYTHING, followed by a post-show Q&A hosted by Charley Belcher.

A History of Pop Stars on Broadway
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 28, 2026


Much has been written about the proliferation of pop singer-songwriters writing new musicals for Broadway and off-Broadway. Less covered is the trend of pop singers performing on Broadway, which has made for a number of memorable appearances in current and recent seasons. 

ILLINOISE And More Set for Chicago Shakespeare Theater 40th Anniversary Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026


Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced its 40th Anniversary Season, featuring Shakespeare classics in repertory, a bilingual ROMEO Y JULIETA, the return of ILLINOISE, and the world premiere of HEARTBREAKERS.

Fame History

Other Productions of Fame

1995   West End Original London Production
West End
1999   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2003   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2009   2009 Motion Picture
2019   West End West End Production
West End

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