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Opened: November 25, 1973
Closing: February 16, 1974

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Prince Music Theater Announces Casting For 'The World Goes 'Round' by Faetra Petillo - Sep 24, 2008

The Prince Music Theater celebrates two Broadway masters - John Kander and Fred Ebb - in a newly re-imagined production of THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND, the smash hit Off-Broadway show that explores the entire career of one of Broadway's most extraordinary creative teams.

The LAURIE BEECHMAN to Present 'True Story' With Rising Performers 11/11 by Reynard Loki - Nov 3, 2008

On Nov. 11, The Spotlight Cabaret will present True Story, featuring eleven rising musical theatre performers. Two different casts will share stories from their lives through song at 7:00pm and 9:30pm.

The LAURIE BEECHMAN to Present 'True Story' With Rising Performers 11/11 by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2008

On Nov. 11, The Spotlight Cabaret will present True Story, featuring eleven rising musical theatre performers. Two different casts will share stories from their lives through song at 7:00pm and 9:30pm.

York to Present 'Enter Laughing' and 'Vaudville Man' by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2008

The York Theatre Company announces two new shows to kick off its fall line-up first up will be the revival of 'Enter Laughing' and 'Vaudeville Man!'

Signature's "The Visit" is History in the Making by James Howard - May 29, 2008

REVIEW: Signature Theatre ends its Kander and Ebb Celebration with a stunning production of The Visit.

33rd Annual Sam French Play Festival To Take Place 7/15 by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2008

A selection of 40 short plays, chosen from over 450 submissions by playwriting workshops, university theatre programs, and professional companies nationwide will be presented at the 33rd Annual Samuel French Inc. Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival on July 15th at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre (416 West 42nd Street).

Baltimore/Washington Backstage - May 17, 2008 by Charles Shubow - May 17, 2008

'The Visit' Opens Tonight, 5/13 At The Signature by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2008

Performances begin tonight for the East Coast premiere of THE VISIT at Signature Theatre (Eric Schaeffer, Artistic Director). THE VISIT is the final mainstage show in the theatre's Kander & Ebb Celebration, a four-month festival devoted to the works of John Kander & Fred Ebb, the longest song-writing partnership in the history of the American musical theater.

Signature Theater Celebrates Kander and Ebb: Eric Schaeffer by Jena Tesse Fox - Mar 25, 2008

The Artistic Director of Washington's Signature Theatre talks about John Kander, Fred Ebb, and honoring forty years of Broadway history in less than four months.

Charm City Call Board: March 25 - 31 by James Howard - Mar 25, 2008

All latest Theatre Nesw in the Baltimore/DC Area! BEST BETS this week include: A Little Night Music and Gem of the Ocean!

Photo Coverage: John Kander & Fred Ebb Exhibit by Walter McBride - Mar 20, 2008

Signature Theatre (Eric Schaeffer, Artistic Director) is pleased to present the Kander & Ebb Celebration, the highlight of the Theatre's spring 2008 season, opening on March 11 and running through June 22. The festival is a four-month celebration of the works of the great Broadway songwriting team of John Kander & Fred Ebb. Kander and Ebb were the longest-running songwriting partnership in Broadway musical history, working together from 1965 until Ebb's death in 2004.

Kander & Ebb's 'Happy Time' Opens 4/1 at Signature by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2008

The Signature Theatre continues its national Kander and Ebb Celebration with a new production of the Broadway greats' forgotten musical The Happy Time, performed in Signature's 110-seat ARK Theatre. The Happy Time is part of a four-month celebration of the works of John Kander and Fred Ebb, the longest song-writing partnership in the history of the American musical theater. The Happy Time plays Tuesday, April 1 through Sunday, June 1, in repertory with Kiss of the Spider Woman in The MAX Theatre (through April 20), then The Visit (May 13 - June 22).

'Spider Woman' Spins Triumphant Web at Signature by James Howard - Mar 18, 2008

REVIEW: Kiss of the Spider Woman kicks off Kander and Ebb Celebration with dazzling brilliance.

Photo Coverage: Signature's 'The Visit' Curtain Call by Walter McBride - Jun 9, 2008

Over the weekend there was opening night of the East Coast premiere of THE VISIT.

Photo Coverage: Signature's 'The Visit' After Performance EXCLUSIVE by Walter McBride - Jun 9, 2008

On Saturday June 7th, the Signature Theatre presented the East Coast Premiere of the THE VISIT. The after party directly followed

Summer Broadway Festival Returns This July At Town Hall by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2008

he Town Hall continues to present acclaimed Broadway concerts this July with its 2nd ANNUAL SUMMER BROADWAY FESTIVAL created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for the Town Hall.

The Cast of 'Curtains' Goes Thataway by Victoria Myers - Jun 29, 2008

In honor of the CURTAINS cast taking their final bows this weekend, BroadwayWorld.com spoke with a few cast members to get their reflections on the show, to see what they're up to next, thoughts on the shows closing, and the journey they had being a part of it.

Howard Jones - Singer/Songwriter At The Atlantic Theater by Beau Higgins - Jun 26, 2008

Howard Jones, pop star and singer-songwriter, whose adult contemporary hits include: No One Is To Blame, Everlasting Love and Things Can Only Get Better, and has sold over 8 million albums worldwide, appears live at The Atlantic Theater in Jupiter on July 3rd at 8:00pm. The visit is part of a current tour this year that is bringing Howard all over the world with stops in: Scotland, Italy, Slovakia, Denmark and the US, with a final stop in England

Signature Concludes Kander & Ebb Celebration by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2008

Signature Theatre, under the artistic direction of Eric Schaeffer, yesterday completed the Kander & Ebb Celebration, a ground-breaking four-month festival devoted to the works of John Kander and Fred Ebb, the longest lasting song-writing partnership in the history of the American musical theater.

MTC Renames Biltmore Samuel J. Friedman Theatre by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2008

The Tony Awardâ-winning Manhattan Theatre Club (Peter J. Solomon, Chairman of the Board; Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer) today announced it will rename its Broadway house, the landmarked Biltmore Theatre, the 'Samuel J. Friedman Theatre' in recognition of the pioneering Broadway publicist.

Samuel French Short Play Fest Writers Announced by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2008

Six of New York's most highly regarded playwrights have agreed to jury the 40 short plays featured in the 33rd Annual Samuel French Inc. Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival beginning July 15th.

Tickets for 'The Visit' at Signature Theatre - PRICELESS by Charles Shubow - Jun 13, 2008

Chita Rivera, George Hearn, and Mark Jacoby Shine in the final show of the Kander & Ebb Celebration at the Signature Theatre

Three New School Grads Receive Honors At Sam French Play Festival by Faetra Petillo - Jul 28, 2008

The New School for Drama was well represented in the 33rd Annual Samuel French Off-Off-Broadway Short Play Festival, which featured a selection of 40 plays this past month at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre in New York City.

ICT To Present McNally's 'Frankie and Johnny' 8/29 by Faetra Petillo - Jul 25, 2008

Two people who meet by chance discover they were meant to be together in Terence McNally's bittersweet comedy, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune.

Town Hall Presents Broadway's Rising Stars 7/21 by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2008

The Town Hall continues to present acclaimed Broadway concerts this July with its 2nd ANNUAL SUMMER BROADWAY FESTIVAL created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for the Town Hall. Presented on Monday nights at 8PM is BROADWAY'S RISING STARS on Monday, July 21st and ALL SINGIN' ALL DANCIN' on July 28th .

Samuel French Short Play Fest Starts July 15th by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2008

A selection of 40 short plays, chosen from over 450 submissions by playwriting workshops, university theatre programs, and professional companies nationwide will be presented at the 33rd Annual Samuel French Inc.Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival on July 15th.

Town Hall Presents Broadway's Rising Stars 7/21 by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2008

The Town Hall continues to present acclaimed Broadway concerts this July with its 2nd ANNUAL SUMMER BROADWAY FESTIVAL created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for the Town Hall. Presented on Monday nights at 8PM is BROADWAY'S RISING STARS on Monday, July 21st and ALL SINGIN' ALL DANCIN' on July 28th .

Summer Broadway Festival Returns This July At Town Hall by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2008

The Town Hall continues to present acclaimed Broadway concerts this July with its 2nd ANNUAL SUMMER BROADWAY FESTIVAL created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for the Town Hall.

Samuel French Short Play Fest Starts July 15th by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2008

A selection of 40 short plays, chosen from over 450 submissions by playwriting workshops, university theatre programs, and professional companies nationwide will be presented at the 33rd Annual Samuel French Inc.Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival on July 15th.

Rivera, Davis, and More to Appear at Rrazz Room by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2008

The Rrazz Room will welcome Frenchie Davis, Dame Cleo Laine (Into the Woods, The Mystery of Edwin Drood) and husband Sir John Dankworth will perform Sept. 2-14; the legendary, Tony-winning singer-actress-dancer Chita Rivera will play the Rrazz Sept. 23-28 and Sept. 30-Oct. 5; and cabaret and theatre favorite Andrea Marcovicci will offer Marcovicci Sings Movies II Oct. 14-Nov. 2.

Photo Flash: Sean Mahon Joins The 39 Steps by Robert Diamond - Jan 5, 2009

Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS starts its second year on Broadway in a new home and with a new Hannay. Sean Mahon will join the Tony Award-winning quick-change comedy as Richard Hannay on Wednesday, January 21, when the production moves to the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street).

Jazz Session Launches 'BRICKTOP, QUEEN OF THE NIGHT' by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 9, 2008

An invitation-only, closed-door jazz session officially launches the Broadway musical 'Bricktop, Queen of the Night,' (original music and lyrics by Ron Abel and Chuck Steffan) based on the life of Ada 'Bricktop' Smith. The musical is being produced by Paul Lambert, Jonas Neilson and Whoopi Goldberg.

TIME Magazine Picks Its TOP 10 PLAYS AND MUSICALS OF 2008 by Robert Diamond - Dec 8, 2008

From a groundbreaking American President to a historic economic collapse - with everything from the Olympics to Puppycam in between - TIME takes a comprehensive look at the year at was with the Top 10 of Everything of 2008.

Jazz Session Launches 'BRICKTOP, QUEEN OF THE NIGHT' by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2008

An invitation-only, closed-door jazz session officially launches the Broadway musical 'Bricktop, Queen of the Night,' (original music and lyrics by Ron Abel and Chuck Steffan) based on the life of Ada 'Bricktop' Smith. The musical is being produced by Paul Lambert, Jonas Neilson and Whoopi Goldberg.

THE 39 STEPS Welcomes Mahon as New 'Hannay' 1/21, Robards Departs 1/4 by Eddie Varley - Dec 1, 2008

Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS starts its second year on Broadway in a new home and with a new Hannay. Sean Mahon will join the Tony Award-winning quick-change comedy as Richard Hannay on Wednesday, January 21, when the production moves to the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street). Sam Robards will play his final performance as Richard Hannay on January 4 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street).

59E59 Theatres to Present NY Premiere of Edmund White's 'Terre Haute' Jan 13-Feb 15 by Robert Diamond - Dec 1, 2008

The New York Times reports that 59E59 Theaters will present the New York premiere of Edmund White's 'Terre Haute' from January 13 - February 15, 2009. The show which originated at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival has also been performed throughout England and in San Francisco.

New Musical 'Rooms: A Rock Romance' Really ROCKS!! by Charles Shubow - Aug 6, 2008

A Scottish-Jewish Musical? Bring in the Music, Bring in the Kilts

York Announces Casting For 'Enter Laughing: The Musical' by Faetra Petillo - Aug 5, 2008

The YORK THEATRE COMPANY (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) announces casting for its first Fall Mainstage Series show, ENTER LAUGHING: THE MUSICAL.

ICT To Present McNally's 'Frankie and Johnny' 8/29 by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2008

Two people who meet by chance discover they were meant to be together in Terence McNally's bittersweet comedy, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune.

Prince Music Theater Announces 08-09 Season by Faetra Petillo - Aug 13, 2008

The Prince Music Theater will open their season with The World Goes Round starting September 20 - October 12, 2008.

BWW TV: Telling 'A Tale of Two Cities' with Michael Hayward-Jones by Robert Diamond - Aug 11, 2008

Michael Hayward-Jones was a cast member of the Original Broadway production of Evita, his other Broadway credits include Me and My Girl and Brigadoon. In A Tale of Two Cities he stars as Jarvis Lorry. In an ongoing series of BWW TV features with the cast of the new Broadway bound musical, he gives insight into his character, the life of a working actor and the gift of being part of the show's theatrical family.

"The Happy Time" Charms and Beguiles at Signature by James Howard - Apr 8, 2008

REVIEW: One of Kander and Ebb's lost jewels is wonderfully revived at Virginia's Signature Theatre.

Recreating the Spider Woman: Chase, Diaz & Foster by Jena Tesse Fox - Apr 8, 2008

Will Chase, Natascia Diaz and Hunter Foster talk about creating and recreating a new production of one of Kander and Ebb's darkest musicals.

The Eric Schaeffer Miracle at the Signature Theatre by Charles Shubow - Apr 4, 2008

Signature announces complete casting for 'The Visit' by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2008

The Signature Theatre has announced the complete cast for 'The Visit' the Kander and Ebb musical starring Chita Rivera and George Hearn.

Victoria Clark & More Star in Roundabout's The Marriage of Bette & Boo; Opens July 10 by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2008

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announces the cast for Christopher Durang's award winning comedy The Marriage of Bette and Boo directed by Walter Bobbie, featuring Terry Beaver (Father Donnally), Heather Burns (Emily Brennan), Victoria Clark (Margaret Brennan), John Glover (Karl Hudlocke), Julie Hagerty (Soot Hudlocke), Kate Jennings Grant (Bette Brennan), Adam Lefevre (Paul Brennan), Charles Socarides (Matt), Christopher Evan Welch (Boo Hudlocke).

Rivera, Hearn and Jacoby Star in Signature's 'The Visit' by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2008

The Visit, which will star two-time Tony Award® winners Chita Rivera and George Hearn with Mark Jacoby, features music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb and book by Terrence McNally, based on the play by Friedrich Dürrenmatt, adapted by Maurice Valency. The production will be choreographed by Ann Reinking and directed by Frank Galati. The Visit will play from May 13 through June 22 in The MAX Theatre.

The Visit FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Visit has had 3 productions including Broadway which opened in 1958, Broadway which opened in 1973 and Broadway which opened in 1992.
Best Lighting Design for Ken Billington .
Outstanding Director (Drama Desk Awards) for Harold Prince.
Outstanding Director (Drama Desk Awards) for Harold Prince.

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