Show Girl

Opened: July 2, 1929

Show Girl - 1929 - Broadway History , Info & More

Ziegfeld Theatre
6th Avenue at W. 54th St., Roof New York, NY

Based on the novel by J. P. McEvoy

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GIRL TALK - A Tribute to Female Songwriters Past & Present Comes to Chelsea Table + Stage in October by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2023

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present award-winning vocalist Marissa Mulder in her new show “Girl Talk – A Tribute to Female Songwriters Past & Present” on Saturday, October 28 at 7:00 PM. Learn more about the performance here!

NYC Sketchfest Returns in October by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2023

Sketchfest is back! The Peoples Improv Theater will launch the 9th annual NYC Sketchfest for ts first time back since 2019. Learn more about how to attend here!

THE MISS BETTIE ROUGE SHOW Debuts at the Triad Theatre by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2023

The Miss Bettie Rouge Show is coming to the Triad Theatre in October. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Interview: Melissa Errico Joyously Radiating Her EVERGREEN HOLIDAY At Feinstein's @ Vitello's by Gil Kaan - Dec 9, 2022

Fresh from her Carnegie Hall debut last month, Tony-award nominee Melissa Errico brings her holiday show Evergreen Holiday to Feinstein’s at Vitello’s December 21st and 22nd. Accompanied by a jazz trio led by Randy Waldman, Melissa’s special guest Jon Lovitz will join in on the storytelling that has made Melissa a favorite New York Times contributor.

Santino Fontana to Step Into the Cast of A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE This Week by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2022

Tony Award winner Santino Fontana (Tootsie) will perform in the role of Father Kenny in Classic Stage Company A Man of No Importance, starting tonight, December 7.

Kyra Gordon's 'Soul Of A Show Girl' Album Release Concert Set For April by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2022

Slated for release on April 22, 2022, Soul of a Show Girl is Gordon's first album featuring her original material, and it introduces a songwriter with an outsized gift for setting emotionally incisive lyrics to beguiling melodic hooks. Join us for the album release concert, and a fantastic night of songs ranging from humorous to heartfelt.

The Den Presents Comedian Jamie Lee, April 22 �" 23, On The Heath Mainstage by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2022

The Den Theatre presents comedian, actress (Crashing), author and Emmy Award-winning producer (Ted Lasso) Jamie Lee for four stand-up performances April 22 – 23, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage.

The Den Theatre Postpones Comedian Jamie Lee New Dates Announced For Spring 2022 by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2022

The Den Theatre has postponed comedian Jamie Lee's winter stand-up engagement, due to the current surge of the Omicron variant.

The Den Announces Comedian Jamie Lee On The Heath Mainstage by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2021

The Den Theatre has announced comedian Jamie Lee for four stand-up performances February 11 – 12, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.

Cindy Williams to Star in New One-Woman Show: ME, MYSELF & SHIRLEY at Charles W. Eisemann Center by Lorens Portalatin - Nov 21, 2021

 Cindy Williams will take the stage of the Bank of America Theatre at the Charles W. Eisemann Center in a new one-woman show, Me, Myself & Shirley for four performances only March 18-20, 2022. Tickets range from $46-$52 are on sale now and available at the Eisemann Center Ticket Office

VIDEO: Austin Scott Talks GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY & More on the Latest Episode of 32 BAR CUT by Stage Tube - Jun 24, 2021

On this week's episode of 32 Bar Cut: The Show, we are sitting down with Broadway star Austin Scott to discuss his time starring on Broadway in the title role of Hamilton, his newest Broadway show, Girl from the North Country, and how his launch to Broadway began. 

BWW Review: Porchlight Music Theatre's NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1961 by Rachel Weinberg - Apr 19, 2021

With NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1961, Porchlight Music Theatre has put together a program that will satisfy the cravings of those who desperately miss live musical theater.

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, March 24- with Micah Stock, Danny Burstein, and More! by Nicole Rosky - Mar 24, 2021

Today (March 24) in live streaming: The Chaos Twins celebrate Black Lady Magic, a Fiddler party on Stars in the House, Micah Stock visits Backstage Live, and more!

Ballet Hispánico Presents SHOW.GIRL. Watch Party by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2021

Ballet Hispánico, the nation's renowned Latinx dance organization recognized this year as one of America's Cultural Treasures, kicked off 2021 with a glimpse into the company's past.

RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Ru-veals Season 13 Cast by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 9, 2020

VH1 today ru-vealed the cast for the 13th season of the global phenomenon 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' premiering Friday, January 1, at 8PM ET/PT.

Luba Mason Talks About Her New Album 'Triangle' and More on Backstage LIVE With Richard Ridge by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2020

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge is keeping up with all of your favorite stars' latest projects on Backstage Live, bringing you in-depth interviews twice weekly. On Thursday, November 19, he chatted with star of Girl from the North Country, Luba Mason, who talked about her her new album, Triangle. She hosted a listening party for the album on November 20, which she also discussed.

VIDEO: Luba Mason Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now! by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Nov 19, 2020

Tune in right here Thursday, November 19 (12:30pm ET) as he chats with star of Girl from the North Country, Luba Mason, who will host a listening party for her new album, Triangle, on November 20 (9pm).

BWW Review: DORIS DEAR'S GURL TALK Walks The Walk... In Six Inch Heels by Stephen Mosher - Nov 13, 2020

With her new chat show GURL TALK, Doris Dear branches out into new avenues.

Luba Mason's TRIANGLE in Concert Will Premiere November 20 on BroadwayWorld by Nicole Rosky - Nov 12, 2020

Broadway and Recording Artist Luba Mason has just released her 4th solo album titled TRIANGLE, which is a wholly unique, vibrant, new line-up that some call unprecedented using just voice, vibraphone, and bass! This concert is the live capture of that recording session at Manhattan's renowned Power Station studio/Berklee NYC including the amazing Joe Locke on Vibes - (played w/Dianne Reeves, Grover Washington Jr.), the incredible James Genus on Bass - (plays in the SNL band, Herbie Hancock) and produced by longtime Prince collaborator, Renato Neto.

HARLEM RENAISSANCE 100 Goes Virtual As Second Phase of the Celebration Kicks Off by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2020

Organizers today announced the second phase of the Harlem Renaissance 100, a multi-year celebration originally kicked off in February of this year to commemorate the milestone 100th Anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance and the artistic brilliance born from that movement.

The Den Announces Comedian Jamie Lee on The Heath Mainstage by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2020

Comedian and star of the hit HBO comedy series a?oeCrashinga?? Jamie Lee will bring her stand-up tour to The Den Theatre for five performances.

BWW Review: Be Sexy, Be Alluring, Be ITALIAN! with UCO's NINE by Adrienne Proctor - Feb 29, 2020

NINE tells the story of Italian filmmaker Guido Contini and the midlife crisis he goes through while struggling with writer's block and a marriage that's on the rocks. UCO's production features 27 female cast and ensemble members in a decadent and gorgeous production at Mitchell Hall Theatre.

Elmwood Playhouse Will Present BORN YESTERDAY by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2020

The Elmwood Playhouse of Nyack NY will be presenting 'Born Yesterday', written by Garson Kanin and directed by Melinda Pinto. 'Born Yesterday' is a surprisingly thought-provoking romantic comedy that is both funny and resonant in today's world. Love and lawlessness collide when a junkyard tycoon comes to Washington, DC with his girlfriend, ex-show girl Billie Dawn, to buy a senator. 'Born Yesterday' runs March 13th thru April 4th Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm with a Thursday night performance on April 2nd at 8pm and a Saturday matinee on April 4th at 2pm. Tickets are $27 / $24 Seniors and Students.

Get To Know MEAN GIRLS' Newest Cast Members! by Linnae Medeiros - Feb 12, 2020

This news is so fetch! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, North Shore High is getting a new batch of students in the coming weeks, with Sabrina Carpenter, Chad Burris, Olivia Kaufmann, and Laura Leigh Turner joining the show's Broadway company. To get ready to see them bring the cautionary tale to life at the August Wilson Theatre, we're getting to know the four new stars, with a look back at their careers and some of their memorable performances. Check it all out!

girl in red Announces US Spring Tour by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 29, 2020

2019 was a breakout year for Marie Ulven aka the mastermind behind girl in red, setting the stage for a truly phenomenal year. The New York Times hailed her song “bad idea” as one of the best songs of the year, while NME chose her as their #1 artist to watch out for, writing “the 20-year-old Norwegian whose lo-fi indie-pop bangers are already changing lives.” Also racking up year end accolades from Rolling Stone and Billboard, who describe her as “One of the most incisive singer-songwriters in rock”, girl in red is ready to take 2020 by storm. 

Tony Winner Cady Huffman Launches 'Cady Did' Web Series by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 27, 2020

Monday Morning Productions and Tom Boy/Show Girl Productions is releasing the first episode of the streaming series a?oeCady Dida??, which stars Cady Huffman, Tony Award Winner for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for the Broadway smash, The Producers. 

Phoebe Robinson, Sydnee Washington and More Are Heading to Union Hall by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2020

See what's coming up at Union Hall! Take a look below at the full schedule.

HERE I AM Comes To The Beach Cafe NY by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2019

After the debut of this highly acclaimed show in September, Deborah is pleased to bring it uptown, to the lovely Beach Café! Come join her while she draws you into her life upon the wicked stage, as a dancer, singer, show girl, drag queen, and more!

Deborah Stone Comes To Pangea, With 'Here I Am!' by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2019

Australian Premiere Of GIRL IN THE MACHINE Comes to Riverside Theatres by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2019

Following the outstanding success of Grounded, National Theatre of Parramatta will present another powerful and provocative work, Girl in the Machine, directed by Claudia Barrie, from 20th to 29th June.

BWW Interview: Ty Jeffries Talks IT'S MISS HOPE SPRINGS by Rona Kelly - Apr 8, 2019

It's Miss Hope Springs brings the 'never say die showbiz trouper' back to the spotlight, in a journey down memory lane. Ty Jeffries reflects on the conception of Miss Hope Springs and what audiences can expect from her latest engagement.

New Jersey Theatre Alliance And NJPAC Partner In Fifth Year Of Premiering New Play Readings by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2019

New Jersey Theatre Alliance, in partnership with New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, announces the return of NJPAC Stage Exchange for a fifth year. The program gives established playwrights an opportunity to hear commentary from the public about their new works at a special sneak peek reading event on Friday, March 8 at NJPAC.

Oscar Nominee Carol Channing Omitted from Oscars 'In Memoriam' Segment by Nicole Rosky - Feb 25, 2019

Last night's Oscars ceremony took a moment to reflect on the many lives lost this year- a list that included Neil Simon, Stan Lee, Burt Reynolds, Craig Zadan, and many more. One Oscar-nominated actress was left off of the list however- Carol Channing, who passed away in January.

Farmers Alley Theatre Announces Casting For THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2019

Farmers Alley Theatre is proud to present the Southwest Michigan premiere of the acclaimed Tony Award winning new play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, based on the best-selling book of the same name. Running March 15-31, Farmers Alley Theatre is also pleased to announce that thanks in large part to several local organizations, we will be reinstating our Student Ticket Initiative for this production, which provides free student tickets to those who wish to attend the show (subject to availability). This is a story about a uniquely gifted young adult, that we feel is very important for students to have the opportunity to see, without the barrier of a ticket price, states Executive Director Adam Weiner.

VIDEO: CBS Sunday Morning Remembers Carol Channing by Stage Tube - Jan 21, 2019

CBS Sunday Morning paid tribute to Channing yesterday during its program. The show aired clips from past interviews, as well as productions Channing was in, including Hello, Dolly!

Photo Flashback: Remembering the Great Carol Channing by Walter McBride - Jan 18, 2019

As BroadwayWorld sadly reported earlier this week, the legendary Carol Channing. Channing died at 12:31am on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019, at home in Rancho Mirage, CA of natural causes.

VIDEO: Betty Buckley and the Cast of HELLO, DOLLY! Pay Tribute to Carol Channing by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2019

After Tuesday night's performance of Hello, Dolly!, Betty Buckley and the cast took to the stage during the curtain call to pay tribute to Carol Channing, who originated the role of Dolly.

Tony Award-Winning 'Dolly' Bette Midler Mourns The Passing Of The Great Carol Channing by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2019

Earlier today, BroadwayWorld was saddened to report the passing of the legendary Carol Channing. Channing died at 12:31am on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019, at home in Rancho Mirage, CA of natural causes.

All Broadway Theatres Will Dim Lights for Carol Channing Jan. 16 by Julie Musbach - Jan 15, 2019

The Broadway community mourns the loss of Carol Channing, a Tony Award winner and theatrical legend, who passed away on Tuesday, January 15 at age 97. To commemorate her life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of Broadway theatres in New York for one minute on Wednesday, January 16 at exactly 7:45pm. 

BWW Flashback: The Very Best of the Late, Great Carol Channing by Paul Smith - Jan 15, 2019

BroadwayWorld was sad to announce the passing of theatre icon Carol Channing early Tuesday morning. She was most notably known for creating the legendary role of Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly, a role she went on to play in more than 5,000 performances.

Video Flashback: Carol Channing Performs on Broadway For the Final Time in The 2010 Gypsy of the Year Opening by Stage Tube - Jan 15, 2019

This morning, BroadwayWorld was saddened to report the passing of the legendary Carol Channing. Today, we remember her with this flashback video of her final performance on Broadway, performing in the opening number of the 2010 Gypsy of the Year Competition.

Broadway Mourns the Loss of Carol Channing by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2019

BroadwayWorld was deeply saddened this morning to report the passing of the legendary Carol Channing. The Broadway community took to social media to share memories and condolences.

The Legendary Carol Channing Dies at 97 by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2019

BroadwayWorld is deeply saddened to report the passing of the legendary Carol Channing. Channing died at 12:31am on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019, at home in Rancho Mirage, CA of natural causes.

New Musical STAR OF STRAIT STREET Comes to London From Malta by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2018

Based on a true story from World War Two, 'Star Of Strait Street' takes us back to the wild days of Valletta's notorious red-light district.

New Musical STAR OF STRAIT STREET Comes to London From Malta by Julie Musbach - Nov 1, 2018

Based on a true story from World War Two, 'Star Of Strait Street' takes us back to the wild days of Valletta's notorious red-light district.

Nicky Ciampoli Returns to the RRazz Room as Carol Channing! by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2018

The RRazz Room New Hope, Bucks County's Supper Club, presents Nicky Ciampoli in Nicky as Carol Channing: A Musical Revue. Take a step back to the time when live musical theater was king and when night club acts were touring. Carol Channing, known for her Broadway roles, was a reigning queen of the nightclub circuits.

ONCE A YEAR ON BLACKPOOL SANDS is Coming Soon Off-Broadway by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2018

Set in Blackpool England 1953 Not long After the queen Elizabeth's Coronation, This Real-Life Story is packed with Gritty Northern Comedy coupled with a Heart Breaking Emotional Punch. As Yorkshire Miners Eddy and Tommy Head to Blackpool with most of their Town for the annual Pit Close wakes holiday.

BWW Review: PARISIAN DREAM Une CRÈME de la FRENCH FANTASY at Assistance League Playhouse by Valerie-Jean Miller - Jun 26, 2018

Lola Ohlala has assembled a little gem of a Cabaret Versatile, putting together, for the Hollywood Fringe Festival, a charming, delightful tale, filled with laughter, gorgeous girls, feathers and sparkle galore, and dancing; lots of dancing!

BWW Interview: Get Ready to Rock the Boat! Michelle Aravena Talks GUYS & DOLLS at TUTS by Natalie de la Garza - Jun 11, 2018

The Adelaide of TUTS' production of GUYS & DOLLS, Michelle Aravena, joins us to talk about the show's longevity, her perpetually single (and sneezy) character, and getting to sing 'one of the most brilliant pieces of musical theatre history' every night.

Show Girl FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Happy Birthday
My Sunday Fella
Finaletto Act 1, Scene 1
How Could I Forget
Magnolia Finale
Can Broadway Do Without Me?
Lolita, My Love
Do What You Do
Spain
One Man
So Are You
I Must Be Home by Twelve O'Clock
Black and White
African Daisies
Jimmy the Well Dressed Man
Who Will Be with You
Harlem Serenade
An American in Paris Blues Ballet
Home Blues
Broadway, My Street
I Ups to Him
Follow the Minstrel Band
Liza
Feeling Sentimental
I Couldn't Be Good
Tonight's the Night
Adored One
Mrs. Simpkin's Finishing School
I Just Looked at You
I'm Just a Bundle of Sunshine
Somebody Stole My Heart Away
Somebody's Always Calling a Rehearsal
I'm Out for No Good Reason Tonight
Home Lovin' Gal
Mississippi Dry
Because They All Love You
Show Girl has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1929 and Broadway which opened in 1929.

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