On the Town Revival 1998

Ages: 6+
Opened: November 19, 1998
Closing: January 17, 1999

On the Town - 1998 - Broadway History , Info & More

On the Town bursts onto the stage with infectious energy, celebrating the carefree spirit of three sailors on a 24-hour shore leave in New York City. Following Gabey, Chip, and Ozzie, the musical captures the electric atmosphere of a bustling wartime metropolis. Yearning for romance and adventure, they set out to explore the city's hidden gems and find love before their leave ends.



Packed with iconic songs like "New York, New York" and "Lonely Boy," the show follows their whirlwind escapades. Gabey falls head-over-heels for Ivy, a beautiful cab driver, while Chip seeks a connection with a picture-perfect woman he sees on a billboard. Ozzie, the shy one of the bunch, finds his confidence with a group of anthropological museum workers. With playful dances, witty lyrics, and a lively score, On the Town is a delightful ode to youthful optimism, the magic of New York City, and the fleeting joys of a romantic adventure.


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STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 6/4/16- Mary Testa
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 4, 2016


Happy Birthday, Mary Testa! Testa is a two-time Tony Award nominee, for performances in revivals of Leonard Bernstein's On the Town (1998) and 42nd Street (2001). She made her debut as Miss Goldberg in William Finn's one-act musical In Trousers (1979), part one of his 'Marvin Trilogy,' winning audiences over with her rendition of 'Set Those Sails' and 'I Am Wearing a Hat,' as well as 'The Rape of Miss Goldberg by Marvin.' She returned to Broadway in July, 2007 in the musical-theater remake of the 1980 film Xanadu for which she received a Drama Desk Award nomination.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 6/4/15- Mary Testa
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 4, 2015


Happy Birthday, Mary Testa! Testa is a two-time Tony Award nominee, for performances in revivals of Leonard Bernstein's On the Town (1998) and 42nd Street (2001). She made her debut as Miss Goldberg in William Finn's one-act musical In Trousers (1979), part one of his 'Marvin Trilogy,' winning audiences over with her rendition of 'Set Those Sails' and 'I Am Wearing a Hat,' as well as 'The Rape of Miss Goldberg by Marvin.' She returned to Broadway in July, 2007 in the musical-theater remake of the 1980 film Xanadu for which she received a Drama Desk Award nomination.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 6/4- Mary Testa
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 4, 2014


Happy Birthday, Mary Testa! Testa is a two-time Tony Award nominee, for performances in revivals of Leonard Bernstein's On the Town (1998) and 42nd Street (2001). She made her debut as Miss Goldberg in William Finn's one-act musical In Trousers (1979), part one of his 'Marvin Trilogy,' winning audiences over with her rendition of 'Set Those Sails' and 'I Am Wearing a Hat,' as well as 'The Rape of Miss Goldberg by Marvin.' She returned to Broadway in July, 2007 in the musical-theater remake of the 1980 film Xanadu for which she received a Drama Desk Award nomination.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 6/4- Mary Testa
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 4, 2013


Happy Birthday, Mary Testa! Testa is a two-time Tony Award nominee, for performances in revivals of Leonard Bernstein's On the Town (1998) and 42nd Street (2001). She made her debut as Miss Goldberg in William Finn's one-act musical In Trousers (1979), part one of his 'Marvin Trilogy,' winning audiences over with her rendition of 'Set Those Sails' and 'I Am Wearing a Hat,' as well as 'The Rape of Miss Goldberg by Marvin.' She returned to Broadway in July, 2007 in the musical-theater remake of the 1980 film Xanadu for which she received a Drama Desk Award nomination.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 6/4- Mary Testa
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 4, 2012


Happy Birthday, Mary Testa! Testa is a two-time Tony Award nominee, for performances in revivals of Leonard Bernstein's On the Town (1998) and 42nd Street (2001). She made her debut as Miss Goldberg in William Finn's one-act musical In Trousers (1979), part one of his 'Marvin Trilogy,' winning audiences over with her rendition of 'Set Those Sails' and 'I Am Wearing a Hat,' as well as 'The Rape of Miss Goldberg by Marvin.' She returned to Broadway in July, 2007 in the musical-theater remake of the 1980 film Xanadu for which she received a Drama Desk Award nomination.

Halson, Testa, Lead THE CHOCOLATE SHOW! Reading, 3/25
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2010


On March 25 the new musical THE CHOCOLATE SHOW! featuring Broadway actors Julie Halson, Mary Testa, Erin Davie, Will Erat, and Spencer Moses will get a staged reading in Manhattan.

Halson, Testa, Lead THE CHOCOLATE SHOW! Reading, 3/25
by Lauren Wolman - Mar 18, 2010


On March 25 the new musical THE CHOCOLATE SHOW! featuring Broadway actors Julie Halson, Mary Testa, Erin Davie, Will Erat, and Spencer Moses will get a staged reading in Manhattan.

On the Town History

Other Productions of On the Town

1944   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1959   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1963   West End London Revival
West End
1971   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1992   West End London Concert Revival
West End
1997   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1997   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1998   Broadway Broadway Transfer Production
Broadway
2005   West End English National Opera Production
West End
2005   Los Angeles Reprise! Concert
Los Angeles
2007   West End Return Engagement [ENO Production]
West End
2008   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2014   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2017   West End Regent's Open Air Revival
West End

On the Town - 1998 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1998 Theatre World Awards Performance Lea DeLaria

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