The Rehearsal 1963

Opened: September 23, 1963

The Rehearsal - 1963 - Broadway History , Info & More

Royale Theatre
242 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

by Don Zolidis



A young teacher tries to pull off a production of Guys and Dolls, but putting a musical together is never easy, especially with a megalomaniacal stage manager, a lead who's convinced that Wicked is a much better show, and a girl who is clinically incapable of following directions (she has a doctor's note to prove it). And to make matters worse, there aren't nearly enough guys to be the Guys. A hilarious and poignant look behind the scenes of a drama club production filled with -- what else? -- lots of drama.

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The Rehearsal FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Rehearsal have there been?
The Rehearsal has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1963 and Broadway which opened in 1996.

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