My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

Promises, Promises

Promises, Promises - 1969 West End History , Info & More

Prince of Wales Theatre
(Piccadilly Circus) Coventry Street London

Based on the film The Apartment by Billy Wilder and I. A. L. Diamond

Promises, Promises is a musical based on the 1960 film The Apartment. The music is by Burt Bacharach, lyrics by Hal David, and book by Neil Simon. Musical numbers for the original Broadway production were choreographed by Michael Bennett.


Get Promises, Promises Email Alerts

Be the first to get ticket offers, news, photos & more.

Full Cast Set for Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026


Storyhouse has announced full casting for its Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre season, featuring two world premieres: OUTLAWS: A ROBIN HOOD STORY and LET THE SUN SHINE!, alongside a company of ten actors and four trainees.

LIBERATION and More Set For Studio Theatre's 2026-2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026


Studio Theatre in Washington, DC announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring works by Pulitzer Prize winners Sanaz Toossi, James Ijames, and Bess Wohl, alongside plays by Joshua Harmon and Alice Childress.

Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race to Return for 9th Year of Human-Powered Art
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026


The Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race will transform historic Lowell, MA into a Grand Prix site for human-powered sculptures navigating cobblestones, mud pits, and the Merrimack River in its 9th annual free, family event.

Darlington Operatic Society to Stage JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026


Darlington Operatic Society is gearing up to present a new production of the beloved musical JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at the Darlington Hippodrome.

Storyhouse Returns To Grosvenor Park For Summer 2026
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026


Storyhouse will return to Grosvenor Park in the summer of 2026, continuing its tradition of captivating outdoor theater experiences in a historic setting.

See Linda Eder and Billy Stritch and More Next Week at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026


Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Linda Eder with Billy Stritch, Ute Lemper and more. 

PAC NYC Reveals Nine Artistic Commissions for Second Year of The Democracy Cycle
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026


The Perelman Performing Arts Center and Civis Foundation have revealed nine artistic commissions for the second year of The Democracy Cycle, a program which invites artists to explore themes relating to the nature, practice, and experience of democracy.

Did You Know These Musical Theatre Songs Made the Billboard Charts?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 1, 2026


During and prior to the Golden Age of Broadway, songs regularly premiered on stage and then charted, spending time on the radio and becoming popular worldwide. In the 1960s, Broadway songs and popular music diverged, and work from musicals was no longer synonymous with chart hits. There have certainly been a good share of exceptions since that decade, as Broadway has evolved to mirror popular, current music genres. Several of the songs that have broken through to the Billboard charts can be heard on Broadway! 

Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and More to Perform at 54 Below in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2025


In January of 2026, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and many more. 

ALL YOU NEED IS GEORGE Celebration of George Harrison is Coming to Patchogue Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025


Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will present All You Need Is George: An All-Star Celebration of George Harrison at Patchogue Theatre. Learn more!

Frank DiLella and Gracie Lawrence Join HELLO, DOLLY! Concert at Carnegie Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025


Spectrum News NY1's Frank Dilella will join Lee Roy Reams to co-host Hello, Dolly!, the company's one-night-only concert, as well as Tony nominee Gracie Lawrence, currently performing in Just In Time.

BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup – Apr. 14 to Apr. 20, 2025
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 14, 2025


Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week

HELLO, DOLLY! Comes to Theatre Tulsa This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2025


Theatre Tulsa will present the beloved Broadway classic Hello, Dolly! at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. Learn more about the upcoming production and how to get tickets here!

See Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle and More at 54 Below in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025


Next month, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McArdle, Marilyn Maye, and many more. See the full lineup here!

Kravis Center Reveals LIVE AMPLIFIED! Season March Line-up
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025


The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will continue its 2024–2025 LIVE AMPLIFIED! Season this month with world-class performances and groundbreaking experiences! Learn more here!

Park Theatre Announce AN AUDIENCE WITH JONATHAN PRYCE And More for Summer And Autumn Seasons
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025


Park Theatre has unveiled a line up of theatre and comedy in its Summer and Autumn seasons, including shows set in Ireland, Japan and Italy, Edinburgh Festival Fringe hits, shows exploring the lives of artists and opera composers, and comedians performing their final previews in July before hitting the Fringe in August.

Rubicon Theatre Company WINTERFEST To Feature Works By August Wilson and William Shakespeare
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025


RUBICON THEATRE has announced a three-play WinterFest as part of the company's 2024/2025 “Dare to Dream” season. The first two plays in the festival celebrate a new collaboration between RUBICON THEATRE COMPANY and THE ACTING COMPANY (TAC) of New York. 

PUMPKIN HEAD Halloween Performance with Bill Connington and Joyce Carol Oates to Be Held This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 13, 2024


Joyce Carol Oates and Bill Connington will present a special event at the New York Society Library. The event will feature discussions and readings, offering insights into their creative processes.

See MARILYN MAYE: BY REQUEST & More Next Week at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2024


Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and More at 54 Below in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2024


Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and more! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

RETURN TO WOODSTOCK 1969 Comes to 54 Below in October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2024


54 Below will present Return To Woodstock 1969 on Tues, October 8 at 9:30pm.  This cabaret offers a fantastic opportunity to relive the magic of the iconic music festival in an intimate and immersive setting

Classic Albums Live: The Beatles' 'Abbey Road' Comes to the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2024


Experience The Beatles' iconic album ABBEY ROAD performed live at the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center on August 10. Enjoy a faithful recreation of this classic album by Classic Albums Live.

Christopher Leigh Dodson Releases New Middle-Grade Chapter Fantasy - MAGIC IN A TUB REIMAGINED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2024


Discover the enchanting world of Magic In A Tub Reimagined by Christopher Leigh Dodson, where young Carter escapes reality into a magical dream realm filled with adventure and the true power of friendship.

What Is a Rock Opera?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 22, 2024


This time, the reader question was: What is a rock opera, and what is their history on Broadway?

Moss Cultural Arts Center Releases Lineup For Summer-Fall 2024
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2024


Discover the exciting lineup at Moss Cultural Arts Center for Summer-Fall 2024, featuring a diverse range of performances and events to captivate audiences of all ages.

Promises, Promises History

Other Productions of Promises, Promises

1968   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1969   West End London Production
West End
1970   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1997   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2010   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2017   West End Off-West End Revival
West End
2018   Off-Broadway Transport Group Concert Production
Off-Broadway

Promises, Promises - 1969 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Promises, Promises — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1969 Evening Standard Awards Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical 0

Videos


TICKET CENTRAL
Hot Show
Tickets From $59
Hot Show
Tickets From $77
Hot Show
Tickets From $70
Hot Show
Tickets From $59