New Faces of 1962 1962

Opened: February 1, 1962

New Faces of 1962 - 1962 - Broadway History , Info & More

Alvin Theatre
250 W. 52nd 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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New Faces of 1962 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of New Faces of 1962 have there been?
New Faces of 1962 has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1962 and Broadway which opened in 1962.

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