New Faces of 1956 1956

Opened: June 14, 1956

New Faces of 1956 - 1956 - Broadway History , Info & More

Ethel Barrymore Theatre (Broadway)
243 West 47th St. New York, NY

New Faces was a musical revue with both songs and comedy skits that helped to launch the careers of multiple young performers.

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Interview: Heather Ferreira of 5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE at Nutley Little Theatre
by Gina Sarno - Feb 7, 2024


Nutley Little Theatre presents 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche by Evan Linder & Andrew Hobgood, directed by Heather Ferreira. 

What Broadway Shows Are On Tour Across North America For The 2024/2025 Season? - A Complete Guide
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Looking for a show to see in a city near you? Check out our guide of current and upcoming Broadway tours, and learn about each production.

Two World Premiere Musicals & More Set for La Jolla Playhouse 2024/2025 Season
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La Jolla Playhouse has unveiled its 2024/2025 season, featuring two world-premiere musicals. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Stage West Opens Season With ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2023


How do you tell a real princess from a wannabe?  You’ll have a grand time finding out, as Stage West, in a co-production with Theatre TCU, presents the charming, classic fairytale musical Once Upon a Mattress, which begins a 3-week run on Thursday, October 19.  Learn more about the production here!

Porchlight to Launch The Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration Of The Man And His Music This October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2023


Porchlight Music Theatre is launching the Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration of the Man and his Music this October. The festival includes a production of Anything Goes starring Meghan Murphy. Don't miss this incredible tribute to Cole Porter's career.

Find Out What Halloween Horror Is Coming to Peacock This October
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Broadway and Television Actress Inga Swenson Has Passed Away at 90
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2023


The actress best known for her role on the television show Benson and 110 in the Shade on Broadway, has passed away at the age of 90.

Dessert Alert! DIXIE LEE BAKERY by David Burke Comes to the Jersey Shore
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 23, 2023


Editor’s Note: We had the pleasure of visiting Dixie Lee Bakery by David Burke when attending a show in the New Jersey shore area.

Chicago's Joffrey Ballet Faces Backlash Over Russian Ballet Programming
by Team BWW - Feb 13, 2023


In March 2022, The Joffrey Ballet announced their 2022/2023 season, which included Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina, choreographed by Russia's Yuri Possokov. The production is scheduled to run from February 15th through 26th, 2023.

Rebecca Thornhill and Evelyn Hoskins Will Lead GYPSY at The Mill at Sonning Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2023


Rebecca Thornhill will star as Mama Rose and Evelyn Hoskins will play her daughter Louise in 'Gypsy' at The Mill at Sonning Theatre, running from 24 May - 15 July, 2023.

THE COLORED FOLKS GOODTIME HOUR Film to Open Vincent Victoria Presents Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 5, 2022


Vincent Victoria Presents will begin their new season with the World Premiere of the film 'The Colored Folks Goodtime Hour'. The film takes a satirical and fictional look at a 1950's all black variety show and its controversial gay host Cherry Cola Pitts.

Photos: First Look at 5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE at Town & Gown Pub & Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2022


All new photos have been released for 5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE at Town & Gown Pub & Theatre. Performances run 3rd – 13th August.

The Lark Theater to Present Screenings of Classic Movie Musicals, Including FUNNY GIRL, THE MUSIC MAN & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2022


The Lark Theater in Larkspur, CA is presenting movie adaptations of iconic musicals EVERY WEDNESDAY afternoon.

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by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2022


James Rado, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning sole surviving co-creator of the ground-breaking Broadway musical HAIR - The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, died peacefully Tuesday evening, June 21, 2022 in New York City surrounded by his loving family. 

Porchlight Announces Cast of CHICAGO SINGS STEPHEN SONDHEIM, May 23
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2022


Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the current roster of music theatre and cabaret talent performing in this year’s annual Chicago Sings fundraising concert, Chicago Sings Stephen Sondheim, Monday, May 23, at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

New York City Opera Co-Presents Commission By The Théatre Du Chatelet: ANGELS IN AMERICA
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2022


New York City Opera co-presents a work commissioned by the Théatre du Chatelet, Angels in America at the Salzburg State Theatre in Salzburg, Austria. Libretto by Mari Mezei, in English with German surtitles.

BWW Interview: Ann Talman of THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE at Feinstein's/54 Below
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The smile in question is that of Dame Elizabeth Taylor, Ann Talman's close friend for (almost) all of her life, and her stage mother in THE LITTLE FOXES, and these are their tales.

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Paramount to Release MY FAIR LADY and SUPER 8 on 4k Ultra HD
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Paramount Home Entertainment will release George Cukor’s My Fair Lady (1964) and J.J. Abrams’ Super 8 (2011) in the 4K Ultra HD format on May 25.

On This Day, December 28: Happy Birthday, Maggie Smith!
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Maggie Smith Will Lead Film Adaptation of One-Woman Play A GERMAN LIFE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 30, 2020


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Royal Academy Of Dance Gives Access to its Archives to Mark 100 Years
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2020


The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) has partnered with the V&A to co-curate a free to enter display to mark the iconic dance education organisation's centenary.

Additional Performers Added to AN AMERICAN POPULAR SONG SOCIETY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2020


Additional performers join singer/musical director and sheet music archivist Michael Lavine this Saturday, October 10th at 12 Noon ET.

Michael Lavine Honors Arthur Siegel With an American Popular Song Society Program
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2020


Join singer/musical director and sheet music archivist Michael Lavine on Saturday, October 10th at 12 Noon ET for an American Popular Song Society program honoring the Broadway composer and cabaret artist Arthur Siegel.

Stage and Screen Actor Patti Karr Dies at 88
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2020


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor Patti Karr has died at 88.

New Faces of 1956 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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