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Opened: September 11, 1940

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The 101 Greatest Showtunes from 1920-2020
by Peter Nason - Mar 19, 2020

How do we make a list of the 101 greatest show tunes from the past 100 years? Well, we did the near-impossible task.  Check out our full list here! 

NCTC to Present West Coast Premiere of ON A CLEAR DAY
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 18, 2016

New Conservatory Theatre Center crowns its 2015-16 season with the West Coast premiere of a whimsical reimagining of On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, the classic American musical featuring music by Burton Lane, lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, and a new book by Peter Parnell, based on the original book by Lerner. This mesmerizing and enchanting new look at the classic musical is just your typical musical comedy - about hypnosis, a gay florist with commitment issues, a love triangle with a therapist, and past life as a 1940s chanteuse.

Around the Corner! Off-Broadway's Big 2016 Openings
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 3, 2016

We're just three days into the New Year, and we can't wait for all the new shows set to open around the corner from Broadway! Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a look at some of the upcoming plays and musicals from The Public, Classic Stage, Atlantic Theater, Second Stage, Manhattan Theatre Club, Signature Theatre, Roundabout, the Encores! series and more, currently slated to open off-Broadway in 2016!

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE, Peking Acrobats and IN THE MOOD Set for King Center, Feb 2013
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2013

Coming in February are three exciting new shows for the entire family at the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts. More details below!

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE, Peking Acrobats and IN THE MOOD Set for King Center, Feb 2013
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2012

Coming in February are three exciting new shows for the entire family at the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts. More details below!

Harry Connick Jr.-Led ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER Opens Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2011

The newly imagined Broadway production of ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER starring Grammy and Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Harry Connick, Jr. opens tonight at The St James Theatre.

Jessie Mueller, David Turner Join Cast of ON A CLEAR DAY
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 4, 2011

The newly imagined Broadway production of ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER starring Grammy and Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Harry Connick, Jr. will open on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at The St James Theatre. According to the NY Times, Jessie Muellerwill star opposite Harry Connick, Jr. as Melinda Wells in the revival. Additionally, David Turner, will play gay florist David Gamble in the production.

ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER Launches Website!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 29, 2011

The newly imagined Broadway production of ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER starring Grammy and Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Harry Connick, Jr. will open on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at The St James Theatre. Previews are set to begin on November 12, 2011. The delightful Tony Award nominated score by Burton Lane (music) and Alan Jay Lerner (lyrics) is enhanced by classics from their film scores for On A Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970) and Royal Wedding (1951). With a new book by Peter Parnell based on the original book by Alan Jay Lerner, the musical is reconceived and directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer.

Harry Connick Jr.-Led ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER to Play St. James Theatre; Opens Dec. 11, 2011
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 29, 2011

Grammy and Emmy Award winner, Tony Award nominee and multi-platinum recording artist Harry Connick, Jr. will star in a reimagined production of ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER opening fall 2011 on Broadway at a theatre to be announced. The delightful Tony Award nominated score by Burton Lane (music) and Alan Jay Lerner (lyrics) is enhanced by classics from their film scores for On A Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970) and Royal Wedding (1951). With a new book by Peter Parnell based on the original book by Alan Jay Lerner, the musical is reconceived and directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer. Further casting and creative team to be announced shortly.

Harry Connick Jr. to Star in ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER on Broadway - Fall 2011!
by Robert Diamond - Mar 1, 2011

Grammy and Emmy Award winner, Tony Award nominee and multi-platinum recording artist Harry Connick, Jr. will star in a reimagined production of ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER opening fall 2011 on Broadway at a theatre to be announced. The delightful Tony Award nominated score by Burton Lane (music) and Alan Jay Lerner (lyrics) is enhanced by classics from their film scores for On A Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970) and Royal Wedding (1951). With a new book by Peter Parnell based on the original book by Alan Jay Lerner, the musical is reconceived and directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer. Further casting and creative team to be announced shortly.

Hold on to Your Hats FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Way Out West Where the East Begins
Hold on to Your Hats
Walkin' Along Mindin' My Business
The World Is in My Arms
Would You Be So Kindly
Life Was Pie for the Pioneer
Don't Let It Get You Down
There's a Great Day Coming Manana
Then You Were Never in Love
Down on the Dude Ranch
She Came, She Saw, She Can-Canned
Old Timer
Bedtime on the Prairie
Looks Like I'm Off O' Ya
Swing Your Calico
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