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Closing: December 26, 1976

Music Is - 1976 Broadway History , Info & More

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Market Broadway
Previews December 09, 1976 (14 previews)

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RUSH 2112 Liquid Vinyl to Make Exclusive Debut at UMusic Shop NY
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2026


UMusic Shop NY will debut a limited-edition liquid vinyl pressing of RUSH's iconic album 2112 to coincide with the band's sold-out Madison Square Garden run, available exclusively at the Penn Plaza location.

FRIDAYS ON THE GREEN to Return to Black Ensemble Theater This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026


Black Ensemble Theater will present its free outdoor concert series, FRIDAYS ON THE GREEN, on the theater's front lawn in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood, featuring The McNary Experience, saxophonist Mark Felton, and the Black Ensemble All-Stars.

Tanya Tucker Joins The Late Dan Seals On Nostalgic New Version Of Number 1 Hit "Bop"
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026


Tanya Tucker joins the late Dan Seals on a new recording of his number one hit 'Bop,' offering a nostalgic collaboration between the country star and the posthumous legacy of her fellow artist.

ALIVE AND KICKING: Chamaco Ramírez's 1979 Solo Debut to Return to Vinyl
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026


Fantasy Records announced a vinyl reissue of Chamaco Ramírez's 1979 solo debut, ALIVE AND KICKING, bringing the classic recording back to physical format for collectors and fans.

BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL to Return for 45th Annual Edition
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026


Battery Dance will present its 45th annual Battery Dance Festival in New York City, continuing its decades-long tradition of free outdoor performances featuring national and international dance companies.

SUNSET CONCERTS AT THE SKIRBALL to Close 29th Season With Annie and The Caldwells, The Campbell Brothers
by Joshua Wright - Jul 21, 2026


The Skirball Cultural Center's Sunset Concerts series will close its 29th season with performances by Annie and The Caldwells and The Campbell Brothers.

'PRAYING TO ST. RITA' by Cimarron 615 Honors the Legacy of Poco
by Joshua Wright - Jul 21, 2026


Cimarron 615 released 'Praying to St. Rita,' a new track paying homage to the country-rock band Poco, keeping the group's musical legacy alive.

American Ballet Theatre to Present World Premiere and Company Premieres in 2026-2027 Seasons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026


American Ballet Theatre revealed its upcoming seasons at the David H. Koch Theater, featuring a world premiere by Brady Farrar and company premieres of Helen Pickett's Petal, and more.

Review: MUSE/IQUE DEFIANTLY JONI: A SINGER/SONGWRITER BARES HER SOUL at Mark Taper Forum
by Shari Barrett - Jul 19, 2026


The concert offered an intimate tribute to Joni Mitchell's unique genius, offering a revelatory look at the cultural milieu and musical streams that fed into her art, and then poured out of her Laurel Canyon home and into her unique ways of mixing other genres and artists into her music – or inspired them to create their own.

The Carbonell Awards Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors
by Team BWW - Jul 16, 2026


The Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theatre & Arts Honors, announced two new members to the nonprofit organization’s Board of Directors: Jacob Aronin and Alexa Kuve.

Colorado Music Festival Names Aren Der Hacopian as New Executive Director
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026


Aren Der Hacopian, a senior arts executive with over 20 years of experience at Seattle Opera, was named Executive Director of the Colorado Music Festival & Center for Musical Arts following a nationwide search.

CELEBRATING STEVE REICH AT 90 to Open Soundstreams' 44th Season at Koerner Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026


Celebrating Steve Reich at 90 will be presented at Koerner Hall, featuring the North American premiere of 'In All Your Ways' and the 50th anniversary of 'Music for 18 Musicians.'

New Plays From Lucas Hnath, Justin Peck, and More Headline Atlantic Theater Company 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026


Atlantic Theater Company has announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring four world premiere works and an Atlantic for Kids New York premiere musical. Learn more about the lineup here!

FringeArts Reveals Programming For The 30th Annual 2026 Philadelphia Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026


FringeArts announced programming for the 30th annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival, featuring over 330 productions across nearly 100 venues, including world premieres and Philadelphia premieres from local and international artists.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Return to Milwaukee Rep With Christmas in July Discount
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2026


Milwaukee Repertory Theater will launch a one-day discount of up to 25% off tickets to A Christmas Carol, running at the historic Pabst Theater, featuring Matt Daniels as Scrooge.

THE JUDGMENT OF PARIS Opera by Jake Heggie to Make World Premiere at Festival Napa Valley
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2026


Festival Napa Valley's 20th anniversary season will feature three world premieres, including THE JUDGMENT OF PARIS, a new opera by Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer, plus new works by John Corigliano and Michael Thurber.

DRACULA World Premiere and More Set for Washington Ballet Set for 50th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2026


The Washington Ballet announced its 2026/27 season, marking the company's 50th anniversary with five programs at venues including Warner Theatre, Sidney Harman Hall, The National Theatre, and Wolf Trap.

Stephen Bishop Sets First Live Performance in Seven Years at the Grammy Museum
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 30, 2026


Oscar and two-time GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Stephen Bishop will play his first live performance in seven years, taking place at the GRAMMY Museum on Friday, October 9, at the Clive Davis Theater in Los Angeles, CA.

THE LAST WALTZ CELEBRATION is Coming to Patchogue Theatre with Special Guests
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2026


The THE BAND Band will perform at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, marking the 50th anniversary of The Band's iconic 1976 farewell concert with a rotating cast of tribute musicians.

Philadelphia International Music Festival Students to Perform at Valley Forge for America250
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2026


Students from the Philadelphia International Music Festival, featuring members of The Philadelphia Orchestra, will perform chamber music at Valley Forge National Historic Park's Muhlenberg's Brigade as part of America's Semiquincentennial dedication ceremonies.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL to Add Performances in Sydney
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2026


Due to strong demand, additional performances of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL have been released for its strictly limited Sydney Lyric season, with Broadway's Will Swenson reprising his acclaimed role as Neil Diamond.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL To Add Performances To Sydney Run
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 28, 2026


Following a successful on-sale earlier this month, demand for the Sydney season of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL has prompted the release of additional performances.

Rodgers & Hammerstein Shows By the Numbers
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 27, 2026


Lincoln Center Theater will revive The Sound of Music in 2027, marking the second ever revival of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's beloved musical. Director Lear deBessonet returns to the  Beaumont with the first Broadway revival of The Sound of Music in nearly 30 years,  starring Tony Award nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers and choreographed by  Christopher Gattelli. This will be the first Rogers & Hammerstein Broadway revival since Oklahoma! in 2019.

A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT World Premiere to Open with Opera Montana
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026


Opera Montana will present five 'Page to Stage' preview events across Montana ahead of the world premiere of A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT, a new opera based on Norman Maclean's classic novella, set to debut at Bozeman's Ellen Theater.

A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT To Have World Premiere At Opera Montana
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2026


Opera Montana will offer audiences a first look at its new opera adaptation of A River Runs Through It through a series of preview events across Montana this summer. The world premiere, based on Norman Maclean's beloved novella, opens in Bozeman this September.

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Music Is - 1976 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Music Is awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1977 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Musical Catherine Cox
1977 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Patricia Birch
1977 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Daniel Ben-Zali
1977 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Christopher Hewitt

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