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Rose

Closing: May 23, 1981

Rose - 1981 Broadway History , Info & More

Run Type Unknown
Market Broadway
Previews March 12, 1981 (12 previews)

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Review: AC/DC POWER UP TOUR at Ohio Stadium
by Paul Batterson - Jul 17, 2026


Perhaps the biggest change was the audience. In the 1980s, AC/DC was the rebellious band parents warned their children about. Now, the band is the spectacle parents bring their children to experience. It was a little unnerving to hear a mother asking, “Timmy, would you like a cookie?” before the band opened with “If You Want Blood, You’ve Got It.”

Macy Gray and More Set for The Assembly Leamington Spa 100th Anniversary Concert Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026


AGMP Concerts will present a series of performances at The Assembly in Leamington Spa to mark the venue's 100th anniversary, featuring Macy Gray, The Blockheads, Trevor Horn & His Band, Incognito, and The Ordinary Boys.

NSAL Florida Unveils New Board Led by President Shari Upbin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2026


The National Society of Arts and Letters has appointed its new Board. Taking the helm as President is Shari Upbin, a distinguished figure in the performing arts with a deep-rooted commitment to the organization’s mission.

Tony Danza, Linda Eder and More to Perform at 54 Below in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2026


Tony Danza returns to 54 Below with his Sinatra tribute show this July, joined by Linda Eder and a packed lineup of Broadway and cabaret stars.

10 of Liza Minnelli’s Greatest Performances of All Time
by Michael Gioia - Jun 25, 2026


While it’s impossible to choose, BroadwayWorld looks at a handful of the most exciting and entertaining performances by Tony-winning icon Liza Minnelli.

Review: Sullivan Rep's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Shows Sondheim is Worth a Second Look
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 21, 2026


What did our critic think of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at Sullivan Rep?

Broadway 2026/27: Season Preview: Upcoming Premieres and Star-Studded Revivals
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 3, 2026


2026 is halfway over, which means that the 2026/27 Broadway season has just begun! Now that the 79th Annual Tony Awards have concluded, all eyes are already on the lineup for the new Broadway season and many Broadway productions have already revealed full details of their upcoming engagements.

Video: Julie Andrews Makes Surprise Virtual Appearance at World Parkinson Congress
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2026


Icon Julie Andrews made a virtual appearance in a video message that played for attendees at Sunday's World Parkinson Congress in Phoenix, an annual event aimed at combatting the progressive movement disorder. Watch the video here!

Review: Harry Connick Jr. Fulfills a Dream at Carnegie Hall
by Gregory Fletcher - May 25, 2026


The sold-out show featured the premiere of BABE: ELABORATIO, a symphony dedicated to Connick's mother, whose lifelong dream was for her son to perform at Carnegie Hall

London City Ballet Will Embark On 17-Venue 2026 Tour Across Five Countries
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026


LONDON CITY BALLET announced its third season tour, visiting 17 venues across the UK, USA, and Europe, with an expanded company of 18 dancers and guest artist Alina Cojocaru.

Theatre Lab, Florida Stage Founder Louis Tyrell Dies
by David McKibbin - Apr 12, 2026


Florida Atlantic University Theatre Lab announced the sudden passing of Founding Director and Dorothy F. Schmidt Eminent Scholar in the Arts, Louis Tyrell.

Review Roundup: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2026


CATS: The Jellicle Ball has officially brought its runway to Broadway! The musical revival opens tonight Broadhurst Theatre. Did the critics have a ball at this innovative new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical classic? Find out in our review roundup!

Spotlight on Plays: April 2026
by Team BWW - Apr 1, 2026


Spring has sprung, and with it's arrival, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in April 2026.

Olivia Wilde’s THE INVITE, POWER BALLAD, Among Lineup for 2026 San Francisco International Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2026


SFFILM has unveiled the program for the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival, featuring Olivia Wilde's The Invite, Kent Jones' Late Fame, Power Ballad, and more. Take a look at highlights from the lineup here.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Will Be Available on Netflix Starting April 4
by Gillian Blum - Mar 22, 2026


After its theatrical run back in December 2025, the proshot of the 2023-24 revival of Merrily We Roll Along starring Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez will be available to stream on Netflix beginning April 4.

Lincoln Center Debuts 'Lincoln Center Arrival Tableau, NYC' Multimedia Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026


Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is debuting Lincoln Center Arrival Tableau, NYC, a monumental new multimedia project by artist Josh S. Rose, on view on the Hauser Digital Wall.

Full Cast Announced for STAND & DELIVER at National Theatre of Scotland
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026


45 years on from the legendary occupation of the Lee Jeans Factory in Greenock, Stand and Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-In tells a powerful and personal story of political resistance, workers' determination and lifelong female solidarity and friendship.

Spotlight on Plays: March 2026
by Team BWW - Mar 4, 2026


The Spring 2026 season has officially begun, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in March 2026.

Meet the Cast of GIANT, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026


Performances are now underway for the Broadway run of the Olivier Award-winning hit play Giant, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Nicholas Hytner and written by Mark Rosenblatt. Meet the cast here!

Video: Jonathan Groff and Katie Rose Clarke Star in Clip From MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2026


Check out a clip from the cinematic interpretation of Broadway's Merrily We Roll Along, featuring Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff and Katie Rose Clarke.

Odyssey Opera And Boston Modern Orchestra Project to Present A Trio Of Monodramas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026


Odyssey Opera and the Boston Modern Orchestra Project will present Mono E Mono, a concert of monodramas by leading American composers, at NEC's Jordan Hall. The event features performances by acclaimed vocalists under the baton of Gil Rose.

Boston Modern Orchestra Project Unveils Winter–Spring Season As It Approaches 30th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2026


The Boston Modern Orchestra Project has announced its upcoming winter-spring season, featuring a series of premieres and new recordings. The season promises a lineup of performances, showcasing both contemporary compositions and classical masterpieces.

A Complete History of RAGTIME
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 8, 2026


The Broadway production of Ragtime was a glorious accomplishment, a riveting testament to the original American musical and to all that America itself could be. The show ran for 834 performances at the Ford Center, closing in the final year of the 20th century. It was nominated for 13 Tony Awards, taking home four.

Boston Modern Orchestra Project Unveils 2026 Winter-Spring Highlights
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 14, 2026


The Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) has announced the wide-ranging program of its Winter-Spring 2026 season, approaching its 30th year. Season’s highlights include Boston performances of a trio of monodramas, the revival of a neglected opera, and the world premiere of three BMOP-commissioned orchestral works.

John Cunningham, Broadway Legend and COMPANY, CABARET Actor, Dead at 93
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor John Cunningham died on Tuesday, January 6 at the age of 93. Learn more and read his obituary here.


Rose - 1981 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Rose awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1981 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Jessica Tandy
1981 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Jessica Tandy
1981 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Glenda Jackson

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