Golden Boy 1964

Opened: October 20, 1964

Golden Boy - 1964 - Broadway History , Info & More

Majestic Theatre (Broadway)
245 West 44th St. New York, NY

based on the play by Clifford Odets

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Everything New On Max This March: What's Coming & Going
by Michael Major - Feb 26, 2024

Discover the latest additions coming to Max this March. Stay updated on the newest releases and must-watch shows. Plus, find out what titles are leaving in March. Get ready to stream your favorites!

London Theatre Week - See over 50 Award-Winning Musicals and Plays with Tickets from £15, £25 or £35
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London Theatre Week is the West End’s biggest promotion, giving you the chance to see over 50 amazing award-winning musicals and stunning plays with tickets from £15, £25 or £35

Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films
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Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.

What's New On Max This January 2024
by Michael Major - Dec 21, 2023

Find out what's new on Max this January, including the Debut of HBO Original “True Detective: Night Country” and Max Original “On the Roam,” New Seasons Of Max Original “Sort Of,' HBO Original “Real Time with Bill Maher,” And Adult Swim's “Rick and Morty,” And Debut of HBO Original Documentary “Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project.'

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by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2023

A selection of new shows are to go on sale at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre including Reginald Rose's gripping courtroom thriller TWELVE ANGRY MEN and winner of the 2023 Writers' Guild Award for Best Play, WONDER BOY.

Ryan Calais Cameron's RETROGRADE Leads Our Top Ten Shows for April
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April has some truly exciting theatre in store. From Ryan Calais Cameron's new play about Sidney Poitier to a revival of Brian Friel's Olivier Award-winning play and one of Noël Coward's darkly comic masterpieces, BroadwayWorld has some brilliant recommendations for your theatrical delectation.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2023

Pasadena Playhouse has announced the cast for the 50th anniversary production of A Little Night Music. See who is starring, and how to purchase tickets!

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2023

Theatre at St. Clement’s to present a one night only staged reading of Zaglada, a new play by Richard Vetere, directed by Dan Wackerman at Theatre at St. Clement’s on Monday, January 23 at 7pm. Admission is free.

Anna-Jane Casey to Join Ian McKellen & John Bishop in the UK and Ireland Tour of MOTHER GOOSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2022

Anna-Jane Casey will be joining the UK and Ireland Tour of the pantomime MOTHER GOOSE as Cilla The Goose with Mairi Barclay, Becca Francis, Shailan Gohil and Laura Tyrer also confirmed to join the company

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by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2022

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2022

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FALL IN PHILLY �" So Many Events to Enjoy
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2022

The cast has been announced for A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical which will begin preview performances Wednesday, November 2 ahead of a Sunday, December 4 opening night at Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre.

Cast Announced For UK and Ireland Tour of MY FAIR LADY
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2022

Casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of Bartlett Sher's critically acclaimed and multi award-winning production of Lerner & Loewe's much loved MY FAIR LADY, which comes to Birmingham Hippodrome from Wednesday 8 March – Sunday 26 March 2023.

Parov Stelar Drops 'Moonlight Love Affair' Album
by Michael Major - May 2, 2022

The 13-track electro-swing LP includes previous acclaimed lead singles from throughout the year such as ‘Candy Girl’, its Late Night Mix, ‘AKH Odessa’, ‘Toxic Lover’, and ‘FIRE’. An exclusive NFT collection is also paired alongside it in cooperation with Flowtys, boasting a unique cartoon-like character dancing.

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by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2022

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by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2022

The First National Tour has officially begun for the history-making production of To Kill a Mockingbird, Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin's new play, directed by Tony winner Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee's classic novel. Read the reviews here!

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Broadway leading man and Tony Award nominee Norm Lewis played a brilliant concert at Carnegie Hall and Broadway World was there, in the person of a guest reporter named Andrew Poretz.

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Returning to lead the cast are Shereen Ahmed as Eliza Doolittle, Laird Mackintosh as Professor Henry Higgins, Leslie Alexander as Mrs. Higgins, Adam Grupper as Alfred P. Doolittle, Kevin Pariseau as Colonel Pickering, Gayton Scott as Mrs. Pearce, and Sam Simahk as Freddy Eynsford-Hill.

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The criteria are that these shows have been nominated for Best Musical from the 3rd Tony Awards (the ceremony that started the Best Musical category) in 1949 to the nominations of what will now be the 74th Tony Awards in 2021. I will be determining their signs based upon their Broadway premiere date. With those rules in mind, here we go!

Celebrating Women's History Month: Women in Theatre Through the Decades: 1960s-1970s
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2021

With Women in Theatre Through the Decades, we will be highlighting the vital role that women have played in theatre history, showcasing those who paved the way and who continue to make history today. This week, we are highlighting the accomplishments of women in theatre throughout the 1960s and the 1970s!

Golden Boy FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Workout
Night Song
Everything's Great
Gimme Some
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Don't Forget 127th Street
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This Is the Life
Golden Boy
While the City Sleeps
Colorful
I Want to Be with You
Can't You See It?
No More
The Fight
There's Music in That Boy
Siren Song
The Manly Art
Playground Songs
There's a Party Going On
He's Gettin' Good!
Yes, I Can!
Under the Marquee
Poppa
There Comes a Time
You're No Brother, No Brother of Mine
What Became of Me?
Everything's Lovely in the Morning
Winners
Hey, Joe
White Folks
U.S.A. Blues
Fit in Anywhere
Golden Boy has had 6 productions including Broadway which opened in 1964, Broadway which opened in 1964, West End which opened in 1968, Off-Off-Broadway which opened in 1984, Off-Broadway which opened in 2002 and London Fringe which opened in 2003.
Best Musical , , Best Choreography for Donald McKayle and Producer (Musical) for Hillard Elkins .

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