The Beautiful People 1941

Opened: April 21, 1941

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Review: BROADWAY BY THE SEASON Shines a Spotlight on the Past at Merkin Hall
by Rob Lester - Apr 3, 2024


The Depression and World War II eras didn't stop Broadway from being filled with big shows and songs worth hearing again and again. Hear about what can be heard in a BroadwayWorld write-up.

Review: ALICE BY HEART at Future Stars Theatre Company
by Jarrod Michael - Mar 22, 2024


What did our critic think of ALICE BY HEARY at Future Stars Theatre Company? It is remarkable what young people can do.  Nothing rang more true than that in the inaugural musical production for the Directors Studio division of the up and coming Future Stars Theatre Company (FSTC).

Review: BESOS, BEATS AND BEAUTIES, Lio London
by Franco Milazzo - Mar 7, 2024


Operating from the former Café de Paris, dinner-cabaret experience Lio London is coming up to its first anniversary and is celebrating with its latest show Besos, Beats and Beauties.

Frank Farrell Productions to Present Walt Kelly's SONGS OF THE POGO at NYC Fringe
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 2, 2024


Ben Masterton and Frank Farrell Productions will present Walt Kelly's Songs of the Pogo written by Walt Kelly and Norman Monath and directed by Frank Farrell.

Riverside Choral Society Presents Scott Ordway's THE END OF RAIN At Alice Tully Hall This April
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2024


The New York City-based Riverside Choral Society, led by director Patrick Gardner, will present the New York premiere of Scott Ordway's The End of Rain on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 8:00 pm at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall.

Broadway Dallas Holds 2024 Gala Featuring TINA �" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2024


Broadway Dallas raises $900,000 at 2024 Gala featuring TINA - The Tina Turner Musical. Find out more about the successful fundraising event and the support received.

Wild Project Unveils Additional Programming For February And March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2024


wild project has revealed additional programming for February and March. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

The Julia Perry Centenary Celebration & Festival In New York City Full Schedule Announced, March 13-16
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2024


Join Experiential Orchestra and Videmus for The Julia Perry Centenary Celebration and Festival in New York City from March 13-16, 2024.

Broadway Dallas Announces FORVIS As New Sponsor Of Membership Suite
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2024


Broadway Dallas has announced that accounting and consulting firm FORVIS has signed on as the new corporate sponsor for the Broadway Dallas Membership Suite.

Exclusive: Alexandra Silber Reflects on the Timely Themes of OUR CLASS
by Alexandra Silber - Jan 19, 2024


Alexandra Silber, star of Our Class, has shared her thoughts on the complexities of human nature, never forgetting the past, and the play's relevance in today's world in her guest essay The “Eleventh Classmate”, which you can read exclusively here at BroadwayWorld. 

Photos: First Look at Big Noise Theatre's GREY GARDENS, Now Playing Through Late January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024


Check out photos of Big Noise Theatre's Grey Gardens! Learn how to purchase tickets!

GREY GARDENS to Open at Big Noise Theatre Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 6, 2024


Big Noise Theatre is opening their 2024 season with GREY GARDENS: THE MUSICAL (book by Doug Wright, music by Scott Frankel, and lyrics by Michael Korie) next week in Des Plaines, IL., right outside of Chicago. Get all the production information here!

Broadway Dallas Announces 2024 Gala Featuring TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL; After Party Tickets On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2023


Broadway Dallas have announced that Show and After Party tickets are now on sale for its 2024 Gala featuring a full performance of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL on Friday, February 2 at the Music Hall at Fair Park.

Broadway Dallas Announces 2024 Gala Featuring TINA; Show And After Party Tickets On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2023


Broadway Dallas has announced that Show and After Party tickets are now on sale for its 2024 Gala featuring a full performance of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL on Friday, February 2 at the Music Hall at Fair Park.

Coolidge Corner Theatre to Launch New Season of Opera and Ballet
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2023


The Coolidge Corner Theatre (‘the Coolidge’) has revealed the lineup for its Winter / Spring 2024 Dance at the Cinema and Opera at the Cinema series. 

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is Coming to the Music Hall at Fair Park in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2023


Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America will present the Dallas engagement of the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical Girl From The North Country at the Music Hall at Fair Park. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Flat Rock Playhouse Awarded 2023 North Carolina Theatre Conference George A. Parides Professional Theatre Award
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2023


Flat Rock Playhouse Awarded - Press Release: Flat Rock Playhouse has been awarded for their outstanding contribution to the theater industry. Read more about their achievements and impact on the performing arts community.

Molissa Fenley And Company To Present A Collection Of New And Recent Dances At Roulette
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2023


Molissa Fenley and Company presents 'From the Light, Between the Lamps,' a collection of new and recent dances at Roulette from January 31 to February 3, 2024. Featuring world premieres and live performances by Philip Glass and Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Line-Up Set For PhysFestNYC, New York's Festival Dedicated To Physical Theaters
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2023


PhysFestNYC, New York’s Festival Dedicated to Physical Theaters, announces its line-up for January 5–14, 2024. Over 100 artists and companies will participate in the 10-day festival, featuring performances, workshops, panels, and community events.

Princess Diana Engagement Photo, Audrey Hepburn's CHARADE Coat, and More Heading to Julien's Auctions
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 25, 2023


Find out what's headed to auction with “JULIEN'S AUCTIONS AND TCM PRESENT: HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS” taking place Thursday, December 14th, Friday, December 15th, Saturday, December 16th and Sunday, December 17th in Beverly Hills and online here!

Colburn School's Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Recovered Voices to Highlight Works by Composers Whose Legacies Were Destroyed by the Nazi Regime
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2023


Learn about the Colburn School's Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Recovered Voices, featuring performances of works by composers whose legacies were tragically impacted by the Nazi regime. Explore the compelling stories behind the music and the artists who persevered against all odds.

Review: BLITHE SPIRIT at Theatre Memphis
by Kevin Shaw - Oct 18, 2023


What did our critic think of BLITHE SPIRIT at Theatre Memphis? Perhaps it’s self-evident, but the ability to communicate with the dead would appear to be, in a word, “challenging.” Having never personally attended a séance, the ingredients necessary to summon a ghost would seem to require enormous skill, persistence, and focus.

Broadway Dallas And Dallas ISD Announce District-Wide STEAM Education Program Themed To BEETLEJUICE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2023


Broadway Dallas, Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) and a consortium of generous underwriters announced today a district-wide STEAM education program themed around the Broadway musical BEETLEJUICE.

Broadway Dallas Launches Night OUT in Partnership with Turtle Creek Chorale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2023


Broadway Dallas launches Night OUT, a new affinity group in partnership with the Turtle Creek Chorale. Join the exciting collaboration in Dallas, TX.

The Orchestra Now to Present EXODUS: JEWISH COMPOSERS IN EXILE at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2023


Join The Orchestra Now for their captivating performance of 'Exodus: Jewish Composers In Exile' at Carnegie Hall on November 7, 2023. Immerse yourself in a night of beautiful music and explore the stories of Jewish composers who found refuge and inspiration in their music during times of exile. Don't miss this extraordinary event!

The Beautiful People FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Beautiful People have there been?
The Beautiful People has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1941.
What awards has The Beautiful People been nominated for?
The Beautiful People has been nominated for the Best American Play award at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for William Saroyan.

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