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The Fantasticks - 2006 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Based on the play Les Romanesques by Edmond Rostand

Nevada Conservatory Theatre presents the classic musical, The Fantasticks, featuring music by Harvey Schmidt, with lyrics by Tom Jones.

Two neighboring fathers put up a wall between their houses to ensure that their children fall in love, because they know children always do what their parents forbid. After the children do fall in love, they discover their fathers' plot and they each go off and experience things in the world. They return to each other and the love they had, having learned from the world.


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DoorDash Partners With The Off Broadway League to Donate Toys and Tablets to Homeless Children and Teens
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2023


The Off-Broadway League has announced that in partnering with the technology platform, DoorDash, it was able to gift hundreds of toys to children and over three dozen computer tablets for teens living at the Henwood Family Residence, a NYC Department of Homeless Services family shelter in the Bronx.

Betsy Morgan and Nicholas Rodriguez Star in CAROUSEL, Beginning Tonight at Arena Stage
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2016


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater presents Carousel, directed by Artistic Director Molly Smith, with music by Richard Rodgers and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II.

Betsy Morgan, Kurt Boehm, Skye Mattox and More Join Arena Stage's CAROUSEL; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2016


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announces the complete company for Carousel directed by Artistic Director Molly Smith, with music by Richard Rodgers and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II.

Kelli O'Hara Takes Brief Time Away from THE KING AND I; Standby Betsy Morgan in the Wings
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 3, 2015


There's a new Anna Leonowens taking over in THE KING AND I on Broadway this week - at least for a few performances.

Getting To Know You! Meet the Full Cast of THE KING AND I, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by Meet the Cast - Apr 16, 2015


Lincoln Center Theater presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I, led by Kelli O'Hara (as Anna Leonowens) and Ken Watanabe (as the King of Siam), directed by Bartlett Sher. The production opens tonight, April 16, 2015 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65 Street). Scroll down to learn more about the company, plus watch highlights from the show!

TV: Fidelity FutureStage Finale Performance Documentary
by Craig Brockman - Jun 5, 2008


Learn more about the Fidelity FutureStage program in this moving documentary that was shown at the Finale Performance.

Photo Coverage: Fidelity FutureStage Finale Performance Second Night
by Peter James Zielinski - Jun 6, 2008


Fidelity FutureStage enabled over 600 NYC students from 10 different public schools to get a real view into the world of Broadway theater. Students learn firsthand from industry professionals about acting, playwriting, directing and all the behind-the-scenes production. Each of the participating schools also had a play that was selected to represent them at the gala finale performed by the students.The Fidelity FutureStage Finale took place at New World Stages June 2nd and 3rd.

Photo Coverage: Fidelity FutureStage Finale First Night
by Peter James Zielinski - Jun 6, 2008


Fidelity FutureStage enabled over 600 NYC students from 10 different public schools to get a real view into the world of Broadway theater. Students learn firsthand from industry professionals about acting, playwriting, directing and all the behind-the-scenes production. Each of the participating schools also had a play that was selected to represent them at the gala finale performed by the students.The Fidelity FutureStage Finale took place at New World Stages June 2nd and 3rd.

TV: Tom Viertel on Fidelity FutureStage and its Creative Mission
by Craig Brockman - May 6, 2008


Tom Viertel of The Viertel/Frankel/Baruch/Routh Group discusses the importance and powerful inspiration of Fidelity FutureStage.

The Fantasticks History

Other Productions of The Fantasticks

1960   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
1961   West End London Production
West End
1961   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1965   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1971   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1971   Canada Canadian Revival
Canada
1971   Regional (US) Regional Tour
Regional (US)
1972   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
2006   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
2026   Broadway
Broadway

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