Half a Sixpence

Opened: April 25, 1965

Half a Sixpence - 1965 - Broadway History , Info & More

Emerson Colonial Theatre
106 Boylston St. Boston, MA 02116

Based on Kipps by H. G. Wells

A cockney shop clerk inherits money and is torn between his childhood sweetheart and society.

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Robbie Fairchild, Gary Wilmot, and Briana Craig Will Lead World Premiere of THE ARTIST in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2023

Lead casting has been announced for the world premiere stage production of Michel Hazanavicius’ multi–Academy Award-winning film The Artist. Learn more about the production and find out who is starring here!

BETTY BLUE EYES Comes to Scarborough Stephen Joseph Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2023

Scarborough Theatre Company brings its joyous new production of Betty Blues Eyes to the town’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next month. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

Video: Jenna Russell Sings 'There's More To Life' From FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS
by BroadwayWorld TV - Sep 18, 2023

Jenna Russell sings 'There's More to Life' in an all new performance from Flowers For Mrs Harris. Check out the video here!

Video: Jenna Russell Sings 'Rain On Me' From FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS
by BroadwayWorld TV - Sep 15, 2023

Jenna Russell sings 'Rain On Me' in an all new performance from Flowers For Mrs Harris. Check out the video here!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS at Riverside Studios
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023

The London premiere of the musical FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS this autumn, directed by Bronagh Lagan, is playing a limited 9-week at the Riverside Studios from 30 September to 26 November. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!

Swing Callum Bell Saves Performance of GUYS & DOLLS at The Bridge Theatre by Stepping Into Lead Role
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2023

Swing actor Callum Bell stepped into the lead role of Nicely Nicely Johnson in GUYS & DOLLS at The Bridge Theatre without any rehearsal. Read about how Bell's last-minute performance saved the show and delighted the audience.

Show of the Month: Save Up to 53% on CRAZY FOR YOU
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 1, 2023

Show of the Month: tickets from £20 for Crazy For You  Directed and choreographed by multi-Tony and Olivier award winner Susan Stroman, this spectacular production transfers from a sell-out season at the Chichester Festival Theatre. Starring Charlie Stemp, the Olivier-nominated star of Half a Sixpence and Mary Poppins as Bobby, Carly Anderson, star of Wicked as Polly, and Drama Desk Award winner Tom Edden as Bela Zangler. 

Show of the Week: Save Up To 53% on CRAZY FOR YOU at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 31, 2023

Directed and choreographed by multi-Tony and Olivier award winner Susan Stroman, this spectacular production transfers from a sell-out season at the Chichester Festival Theatre. Starring Charlie Stemp, the Olivier-nominated star of Half a Sixpence and Mary Poppins as Bobby, Carly Anderson, star of Wicked as Polly, and Drama Desk Award winner Tom Edden as Bela Zangler. 

Video: Watch an All New Trailer For CRAZY FOR YOU in the West End
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jul 25, 2023

Chichester Festival Theatre’s new production of Crazy For You is playing a strictly limited 6-month season at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London.  An all new trailer has been released for the production. Check out the video here!

Cast Set For the UK Tour of CALENDAR GIRLS THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2023

The cast has been revealed for the new production of Calendar Girls the Musical, written by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth. Learn more about the cast, the tour, and how to get tickets, here!

Cast Revealed For FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS at the Riverside Studios
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2023

The full cast has been announced to join Olivier Award-winning stage legend Jenna Russell in the London premiere of the musical FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS this autumn.

BRIDESMAIDS is Coming to 3Olympia Theatre This August
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2023

Bridesmaids has arrived to 3Olympia Theatre for 7 performances from August 29th to September 2nd 2023! 

THE BIG WEST END WALK Will Be Held In Aid Of Acting For Others
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2023

Jonny Phillips and West End Charity Football Club have announced The Big West End Walk a one-off fundraising event for Acting for Others to be held on 10 September.

Nenda Neururer Completes the Cast of IT'S HEADED STRAIGHT TOWARDS US at Park Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2023

Nenda Neururer will star as Leela, completing the cast of It’s Headed Straight Towards Us, a comedy written by stars of The Young Ones, Adrian Edmondson and Nigel Planer.

Photos: First Look at Charlie Stemp & More in CRAZY FOR YOU at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2023

Get a first look at photos of Crazy For You at the Gillian Lynne Theatre!

Video: Watch the Cast of CRAZY FOR YOU Perform 'I Got Rhythm' on THE ONE SHOW
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 24, 2023

Watch the West End cast of Crazy for You perform 'I Got Rhythm' on The One Show!

THE WIZARD OF OZ Leads Our Top Ten Shows for July
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 1, 2023

burbSummer in the city brings some red-hot theatrical treats. From a journey down the yellow brick road, to contemporary opera and fiery flamenco, July has something for everyone.

Video: CABARET at the Kit Kat Club Celebrates John Kander and Joel Grey's Lifetime Achievement Tony Awards
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 12, 2023

An all new video has been released featuring the Emcees of London’s Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club celebrating John Kander and Joel Grey’s Tony Lifetime Achievement Awards!

Full Company Announced for THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 30, 2023

The full company has been announced for Adam Penford’s new production of The Sound of Music, running at Chichester Festival Theatre from 10 July – 3 September

Full Cast Revealed For the West End Transfer of CRAZY FOR YOU
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2023

Full casting has been confirmed for the West End transfer of Chichester Festival Theatre's sublime new production of Crazy For You. The classic Gershwin musical which is brought to life on stage by the renowned, multi-Tony and Olivier award-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman, will play a strictly limited 6-month season at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London, with performances beginning on Saturday 24 June 2023.

Casting Revealed For The World Première of THE THIRD MAN at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2023

As rehearsals begin, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for the world première of the new musical, The Third Man. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!

Joel Grey & John Kander to Each Receive a 2023 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2023

Joel Grey and John Kander will each receive the 2023 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.

Casting Revealed for The World Premiere of THE THIRD MAN at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2023

As public booking opens, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced initial casting for the world première of the new musical, The Third Man. Learn more about who will be starring in the show here!

IT'S HEADED STRAIGHT TOWARDS US Comes to Park Theatre in September, Starring Rufus Hound and Samuel West
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2023

Jonathan Church Theatre Productions and RJG Productions have announced It's Headed Straight Towards Us, a comedy written by stars of The Young Ones, Adrian Edmondson and Nigel Planer.

Special Preview Prices for CRAZY FOR YOU at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 30, 2023

Directed and choreographed by multi-Tony and Olivier award winner Susan Stroman, this spectacular production transfers from a sell-out season at the Chichester Festival Theatre. Starring Charlie Stemp, the Olivier-nominated star of Half a Sixpence and Mary Poppins as Bobby, Carly Anderson, star of Wicked as Polly, and Drama Desk Award winner Tom Edden as Bela Zangler.

Photos: First Look at Sebastien Torkia, Sally Ann Triplett & More in BERLUSCONI A NEW MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2023

Get a first look at photos of BERLUSCONI A NEW MUSICAL at Southwark Playhouse Elephant.

Video: Emma Hatton Sings 'Secrets and Lies' From BERLUSCONI A NEW MUSICAL
by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 15, 2023

Watch Emma Hatton sing 'Secrets and Lies' from the world premiere of BERLUSCONI A NEW MUSICAL,.

Initial Casting Announced For The World Premiere of GLORY RIDE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2023

GLORY RIDE, a new musical with Book, Music & Lyrics by Victoria Buchholz & Todd Buchholz, directed by Kelly Devine (Olivier Award-winning choreographer of 'Come From Away'), reveals the secret wartime heroics of Gino Bartali, one of the most beloved athletes of all time.

London Theatre Week Extension: Tickets from £35 for CRAZY FOR YOU
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 8, 2023

London Theatre Week Extension: Tickets from £35 for CRAZY FOR YOU-directed and choreographed by multi-Tony and Olivier award winner Susan Stroman, this spectacular production transfers from a sell-out season at the Chichester Festival Theatre.

Photos/Video: Inside Rehearsal For BERLUSCONI A NEW MUSICAL
by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 2, 2023

 Rehearsal images and new video content has been released for the world premiere of BERLUSCONI A NEW MUSICAL, ahead of the production’s first preview on 25 March at Southwark Playhouse Elephant.

Emma Hatton, Sally Ann Triplett & More to Star in BERLUSCONI World Premiere Musical at Southwark Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2023

The cast has been announced for the world premiere of BERLUSCONI at Southwark Playhouse. Rehearsals begin on 13 February with first preview on 25 March and press night on 29 March.

Video: First Look at CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT World Premiere at Goodspeed Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2022

Get a first look at the world premiere of Christmas in Connecticut - A New Musical, running now through December 30 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn.

24 Hr Exclusive Presale for CRAZY FOR YOU, starring Charlie Stemp
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 8, 2022

Exclusive 24 Hour Presale for Crazy For You, starring Charlie Stemp. Get tickets before anyone else!

CRAZY FOR YOU Transfers To The West End in June 2023, Starring Charlie Stemp, Carly Anderson, and Tom Edden
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2022

The smash hit Chichester Festival Theatre Production of Crazy For You will transfer to the West End next year. Susan Stroman's celebrated new production of the classic Gershwin musical, which played a sold-out season in Chichester this summer, will transfer to London next year.

Full Cast Announced For THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE-OFF MUSICAL, Including Haydn Gwynne, Zoe Birkett, and More
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2022

Mark Goucher Productions has announced the full cast for The Great British Bake Off Musical for its transfer to London's West End, opening at the Noël Coward Theatre for a limited twelve-week run from 25 February to 13 May 2023.  

Cast Announced for PETER PAN: A MUSICAL ADVENTURE At Canterbury's Malthouse Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2022

PETER PAN: A Musical Adventure, with music and lyrics by award-winning songwriting duo George Stiles and Anthony Drewe (Mary Poppins, HONK!, Half a Sixpence) and book by Willis Hall (Billy Liar) will be presented in a new production at Canterbury's Malthouse Theatre in 2023 with casting announced today.

Michael D. Xavier, Simon Bailey, Emma Kingston & More to Take Part in Christmas Concert at The Actor's Church
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2022

A stellar line-up of 12 musical theatre Stars, along with host Michael D. Xavier, will bring festive stardust and glitter to Covent Garden's The Actor's Church on the Sunday before Christmas, as they perform in a special concert in aid of Children with Cancer UK (CwCUK) accompanied by the students of MX Masterclass (MXM).

Video: THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Opens Today
by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 9, 2022

The annual family-run Thursford Christmas Spectacular, a glittering rhinestone and tinsel-packed variety show which takes place in the tiny village of Thursford in Norfolk, opens today, 8 November. Check out all new footage in the video here!

Natalie May Paris Will Lead NO LIMITS, A Song Cycle By Sam Thomas
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2022

No Limits – A Song Cycle by Sam Thomas will open in London at the Turbine Theatre on 15th February 2023. 

Crissy Rock To Star In PETER PAN: A Musical Adventure At The Malthouse Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2022

PETER PAN: A Musical Adventure, with music and lyrics by Olivier award-winning songwriting duo George Stiles and Anthony Drewe (Mary Poppins, HONK!, Half a Sixpence) and book by Willis Hall (Billy Liar) will be presented in a new production at Canterbury's Malthouse Theatre in Spring 2023 starring Crissy Rock (ITV's Benidorm) as The Storyteller!

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

Stiles & Drewe's PETER PAN Flies Into Wolverhampton Next Month!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2022

The legend of Peter Pan has been delighting children for over 100 years and this faithful new version is a festive adventure, perfect for the whole family by Bilston Operatic Company at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from Tuesday 8 – Saturday 12 November.

Michael O'Reilly and Kira Malou Will Lead DIRTY DANCING When it Returns to the West End in 2023
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2022

Following its record-breaking run earlier this year, Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage shimmies and shakes its way back to the Dominion Theatre in 2023 for a limited time only.

THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF MUSICAL Will Transfer to The Noël Coward Theatre in London's West End
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2022

The Great British Bake Off Musical will transfer to the West End opening at the Noël Coward Theatre for a limited twelve-week run from 25 February to 13 May 2023.

Georgie Buckland, Junior Delius & More to Star in CLAUS THE MUSICAL World Premiere; Full Cast & Creative Team Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2022

Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment has announced the casting for the world premiere of Claus The Musical which will run at The Lowry from 14 December 2022 – 8 January. The cast includes Georgie Buckland who will play Necile, Junior Delius (AK), Chris Draper (Will Knook), Jazz Evans (Awgwa), and more.

Audrey Cardwell, Ed Dixon & More to Star in CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT World Premiere at Goodspeed Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2022

Goodspeed Musicals has announced the cast for the world premiere of Christmas in Connecticut – A New Musical. The holiday-themed musical comedy that is sure to delight audiences will run from Nov. 18 – Dec. 30 at The Goodspeed.

Ian McKellen, John Bishop and Mel Giedroyc to Star in MOTHER GOOSE in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2022

Ambassador Theatre Group Productions has announced a UK and Ireland Tour of the pantomime MOTHER GOOSE, starring Ian McKellen as Mother Goose, John Bishop as Vic Goose and Mel Giedroyc as the Goose.

Cast Announced For Festive Favourite Panto, CINDERELLA Harlow Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2022

This Christmas you are cordially invited to the Harlow Ball as the Harlow Playhouse hosts everybody's favourite pantomime – Cinderella - running from Thursday 1st December to Sunday 8th January 2023.

VIDEO: Westlife's Mark Feehily and Hadley Fraser Sing 'Lily's Eyes' From THE SECRET GARDEN
by BroadwayWorld TV - Aug 24, 2022

Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett with book and lyrics by Marsha Norman and music by Lucy Simon, the Tony Award-winning musical THE SECRET GARDEN returns to the West End for a one-night-only concert celebration at The London Palladium on Sunday 28 August. Watch Westlife's Mark Feehily and Hadley Fraser sing 'Lily's Eyes' here!

Mark Feehily Will Make His West End Debut in THE SECRET GARDEN in Concert at the London Palladium Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2022

Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett with book and lyrics by Marsha Norman and music by Lucy Simon, the Tony Award-winning musical THE SECRET GARDEN returns to the West End for a one-night-only concert celebration at The London Palladium on Sunday 28 August.

Half a Sixpence FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

All in the Cause of Economy
Half a Sixpence
Money to Burn
The Oak and the Ash
She's Too Far Above Me
I Don't Believe a Word of It
I'm Not Talking to You
If the Rain's Got to Fall
The Old Military Canal
The One That's Run Away
Long Ago
Flash, Bang, Wallop!
I Know What I Am
I'll Build a Palace
I Only Want a Little House
A Proper Gentleman
The Party's on the House
This Is My World
Lady Botting's Boating Regatta Cup Racing Song
Half a Sixpence has had 5 productions including West End which opened in 1963, Broadway which opened in 1965, Broadway which opened in 1965, Off-Broadway which opened in 2008 and West End which opened in 2016.
Half a Sixpence has been nominated for several Tony Awards. These include Best Musical, Best Choreography for Onna White, Best Direction of a Musical for Gene Saks, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for David Heneker, Producer (Musical) for Allen-Hodgdon, Producer (Musical) for Stevens Productions, and Producer (Musical) for Harold Fielding.

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