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Man is Man 1962

Opened: September 18, 1962

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Review: The Huntington's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Isn't Novel
by R. Scott Reedy - Oct 17, 2026


What did our critic think of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Huntington?

THE HEIRESS to Open at Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2026


Theatre 40 will present THE HEIRESS, the classic American romantic drama by Ruth Goetz and Augustus Goetz based on Henry James's Washington Square. Directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky, the production runs at the Mary Levin Cutler Theatre in Beverly Hills.

Review Roundup: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, Starring Gillian Anderson & Billy Crudup
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 1, 2026


Critics weigh in on Billy Crudup and Gillian Anderson's electric George and Martha in WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at @sohoplace. See what they said.

International Literary Properties Partners with A. E. Hotchner Estate
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026


International Literary Properties announced a partnership with the estate of A. E. Hotchner, the novelist, playwright, and biographer of Ernest Hemingway. The deal will focus on reissuing his literary work and developing adaptations across film, television, and stage.

Debbie Allen and Savion Glover Among 2026 Dance Hall of Fame Inductees
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2026


The Dance Hall of Fame announced its second class of honorees, including Debbie Allen, George Balanchine, Toni Basil, Katherine Dunham, Savion Glover, Mandy Moore, the Nicholas Brothers, and WEST SIDE STORY legends George Chakiris, Rita Moreno and Russ Tamblyn.

Photos: CLASSICAL CINEMA Series to Open at Metrograph In Theater
by Rachel Stone - Sep 2, 2026


Metrograph will present CLASSICAL CINEMA, a 20-film showcase exploring cinema inspired by ancient Greece, featuring rare prints of ANTIGONE, THE ILLIAC PASSION, and ULYSSES' GAZE.

Review: BBC PROMS: BOND AND BEYOND, Royal Albert Hall
by Louise Penn - Aug 26, 2026


This celebration of the scores and songs from the James Bond's film franchise leaves us stirred, not shaken, with a surprise appearance from Lulu.

Photos: TOMMY & TUPPENCE Series to Premiere, Anchor BritBox's Eras of Agatha Christie
by Rachel Stone - Aug 20, 2026


BritBox will premiere AGATHA CHRISTIE'S TOMMY & TUPPENCE starring Antonia Thomas, Josh Dylan and Imelda Staunton, headlining a fall slate that also includes new seasons of LUDWIG, DEATH VALLEY and TIME.

Irving Berlin Letters on MISS LIBERTY, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Auctioned Off
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2026


RR Auction is offering a 24-letter archive from Irving Berlin to journalist Irving Hoffman and his father, spanning nearly three decades of Broadway and Hollywood correspondence.

Theatre West Summer Reading Series to Launch With HOUSE OF SAURO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2026


Theatre West will present a series of free Tuesday evening play readings in Los Angeles, featuring new works by Mark Masi, Tai Joe, Bryan Siu, Garry Michael Kluger, Jeanine Anderson and Chris DiGiovanni.

CAPE FEAR Season Finale to Premiere Globally on Apple TV
by Joshua Wright - Jul 27, 2026


The Cape Fear show's final episode, starring Javier Bardem and Amy Adams, streams globally on Apple TV this Friday, July 31.

EISENHOWER: THIS PIECE OF GROUND to Open at Act II Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2026


Act II Playhouse in Ambler, PA will present Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground, a play by Richard Hellesen, in an upcoming production at the theater.

Interview: Ella Ruth Francis of HAIRSPRAY at San Francisco Playhouse
by Jim Munson - Jul 9, 2026


BroadwayWorld chats with Ella Ruth Francis who stars as Tracy Turnblad in San Francisco Playhouse's production of 'Hairspray,' the effervescent musical running July 10 thru September 12. This is a role she was born to play.

SPELLING BEE & More Lead St. Louis's Summer 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2026


St. Louis is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2026 include Spelling Bee and more.

Review: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at Opera Theatre Of St. Louis
by Steve Callahan - Jun 2, 2026


Young lovers from different worlds. What are their odds? A beautiful evening, rich in music, is a delight at Opera Theatre of St. Louis

WHO WE BECOME to Return to New York With Lanford Wilson One-Acts
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026


Deep Flight Productions will present an encore engagement of WHO WE BECOME, a program of rarely produced Lanford Wilson one-acts, at Factory Series at the Chain Studio Theatre in New York.

Theater J Will Host FESTIVAL OF FAVORITES AND FIRSTS Play Reading Series
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026


Theater J will present a staged reading festival marking the Edlavitch DCJCC's 100th anniversary, featuring works by Alfred Uhry, Wendy Wasserstein, and new plays from emerging Jewish playwrights in Washington, DC.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST and More Set for Chicago Opera Theater 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026


Chicago Opera Theater has revealed its 2026-2027 Season, featuring two Chicago premieres with expanded, including The Importance of Being Earnest, plus investments in new work and arts education.

Review: Music Carries the Day in The Umbrella Stage Company's HAIRSPRAY
by R. Scott Reedy - May 6, 2026


In most, if not all, other mountings of “Hairspray: The Broadway Musical,” Tracy Turnblad is tucked under her bedcovers when audiences first see the young heroine, ready to show off her high-teased bouffant and let loose with the first notes of the rousing opener, “Good Morning, Baltimore.”

A History of Musicals About Friendship
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 10, 2026


Friendship is nearly always a side element in musicals. From the comic sidekick of the leading character to the backup pals who provide background vocals, friends are part of the fabric of many shows—but rarely are they the main event. 

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, HAIRSPRAY and More Set for La Mirada 2026/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026


La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts has unveiled its 2026/2027 season of shows! The season will feature a new productin of Little Shop of Horrors, Hairspray, and more.

Review: BOEING BOEING at Turner Theater
by Carolan Trbovich - Mar 21, 2026


What did our critic think of BOEING BOEING at Turner Theater?

Francis Jue, LaChanze, and More Join ROMEO & JULIET at Shakespeare in the Park
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026


The Public Theater has announced initial casting for the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of ROMEO & JULIET at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park.

MEAN GIRLS, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and More Set For Pioneer Theatre Company 65th Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2026


Pioneer Theatre Company has announced its 2026–2027 lineup, marking the organization's 65th Season with a slate that blends contemporary premieres, Broadway hits, and a classic American comedy.

FIRST DATE, POPCORN FALLS, and More Set For Act II Playhouse 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026


 Act II Playhouse has announced its slate of 2026-2027 productions.  The season will kick off with “Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground” by Richard Hellesen. Learn more here!


Man is Man - 1962 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Man is Man awards and nominations
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1963 Obie Awards Performance Joseph Chaikin

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