The Robber Bridegroom 1975

Ages: 8+
Opened: October 7, 1975
Closing: October 18, 1975

The Robber Bridegroom - 1975 - Broadway History , Info & More

Harkness Theatre
1887 Broadway at 62nd St. New York, NY

Based upon the novella by Eudora Welty

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ROBBER BRIDEGROOM at Cowley College
by Paula Makar - Apr 10, 2022


Those that enjoy bluegrass music and like to laugh should make plans to attend the Cowley College theatre department’s production of The Robber Bridegroom. The show will take place April 8-10 in the Robert Brown Theatre. The Friday and Saturday performances will take place at 7:30 p.m., while the Sunday show will begin at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.cowley.edu/boxoffice.

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Sierra Repertory Theatre Presents THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2016


Sierra Repertory Theatre's The Robber Bridegroom, a "country and southern" comedy, steals its way on to the Fallon House stage September 2 through 25.

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Alfred Uhry and Robert Waldman's Mississippi musical steals hearts with style.

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by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2016


Roundabout Theatre Company, in association with Daryl Roth Productions, presents the first-ever New York revival of Alfred Uhry and Robert Waldman's musical comedy THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM. The production begins preview performances Off-Broadway tonight, February 18, 2016, and opens officially on March 13, 2016 at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street). This will be a limited engagement through May 29, 2016.

Leslie Kritzer, Greg Hildreth & More Will Join Steven Pasquale in THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM; Full Cast Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 12, 2016


Roundabout Theatre Company, in association with Daryl Roth Productions, just announced the full cast joining Steven Pasquale in the first-ever New York revival of Alfred Uhry and Robert Waldman's musical comedy THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM. Joining the previously announced Steven Pasquale as 'Jamie Lockhart' is Andrew Durand as 'Little Harp,' Evan Harrington as 'Big Harp,' Greg Hildreth as 'Goat,' Leslie Kritzer as 'Salome,' Ahna O'Reilly as 'Rosamund,' Nadia Quinn as 'Raven/Goat's Mother,' Lance Roberts as 'Clement Musgrove' and Devere Rogers as 'Airie/Man.'

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Patti LuPone, Kevin Kline and Barry Bostwick in THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM
by Michael Dale - Oct 30, 2015


The 1975 limited Broadway premiere run of THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM proved so popular, it was brought back in 1976.

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by Nicole Rosky - Oct 29, 2015


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Daryl Roth Productions, just announced the first?ever New York revival of Alfred Uhry and Robert Waldman's musical comedy THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM as part of the 50th Anniversary Season.

The Robber Bridegroom FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Robber Bridegroom have there been?
The Robber Bridegroom has had 5 productions including Broadway which opened in 1975, Broadway which opened in 1975, Broadway which opened in 1976, Broadway which opened in 1976 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2016.
What Tony Awards has The Robber Bridegroom been nominated for?
Best Book of a Musical for Alfred Uhry.

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