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Candide Revival

Closing: 1984

Candide - 1982 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

New York State Theatre
20 Lincoln Center New York, NY

Based on the novel Candide by Voltaire

El joven protagonista, Cándide, de bien expresivo nombre, practica un optimismo ciego guiado por su tutor, el Doctor Pangloss, que le asegura que todo es para bien en el mejor de los mundos posibles. Llevando a su bien sonante novia, Cunegunda, de la mano, y al referido Doctor Pangloss, Cándide viaja a Lisboa, París, Buenos Aires y hasta al mítico El Dorado, descubriendo a su paso la maldad, la bajeza, la envidia, el sufrimiento y hasta el crimen. Despojado de su idealismo, termina por recalar en Venecia acompañado por la inefable Cunegunda, y sus últimas palabras en la obra, consagrado a su jardín, proclaman: “Y antes de morir tratemos / de dar sentido a esta vida. / No somos sabios ni buenos: / hagámoslo lo mejor que sepamos"


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Stephen Mo Hanan, Tony-Nominated Star of CATS, Dies at 78
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2025


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Tony-nominated actor Stephen Mo Hanan. Hanan passed away on April 3, 2025 at his home in Manhattan.

What is the History of Mexican Performers on Broadway?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 4, 2025


The terrific new musical Real Women Have Curves brings the story of a Mexican family to Broadway. Ana is a first-generation Mexican-American who dreams of becoming a journalist and must navigate being the only one with American citizenship in her family as she finds her own way in the world. Artists from Mexico have brought great and important work to the Broadway stage over the years.

Yo-Yo Ma and More Set for Minnesota Orchestra's 2025-26 Season
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2025


The Minnesota Orchestra and Music Director Thomas Søndergård have announced plans for the Orchestra’s 2025-26 season, a year which includes performances by star artists from cellist Yo-Yo Ma to violinist Leila Josefowicz.

Review: Leonard Bernstein’s Crazy Philosophical Satire CANDIDE Is Presented With Colour And Clear Storytelling
by Jade Kops - Feb 22, 2025


Opera Australia brings Victorian Opera’s production of CANDIDE to the Sydney Opera House. 

Comprehensive Guide to Broadway Actors in CBS's Hit Series ELSBETH
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2025


With more than thirty episodes having aired so far across its three seasons, BroadwayWorld has put together an exhaustive list of all the Broadway stars we could find who have appeared in CBS' Elsbeth.

Meet the Cast of ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2024


The world premiere of All In: Comedy About Love will premiere on Broadway on December 11. All In will be performed with a rotating cast of actors. Meet the first cast members taking the stage in the show here!

San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra And Music Director Radu Paponiu Kick Off First Season Together In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2024


The SF Symphony Youth Orchestra announced Radu Paponiu as the new Wattis Foundation Music Director for the 2024–25 season, marking a new chapter in the orchestra's leadership.

Cape Ann Symphony Kicks Off 73rd Season This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024


Cape Ann Symphony will kick off the 73rd season at 2:00 PM on September, 29 2024 with an Orchestral Spectacular featuring music from Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin and Ottorino Respighi.

Every Broadway Person in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 7, 2025


With the fifth season now airing, we compiled a list of the Broadway stars who appear across the five seasons of Only Murders in the Building and how you might know them on the stage.

Which Broadway Theaters are the Biggest/Smallest?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 29, 2024


This time, the reader question was: Which Broadway theaters are the largest and which are the smallest and our expert, Jennifer Ashley Tepper has done a deep dive on the sizes of Broadway theatres both past and present!

Who Will Win at the 2024 Tony Awards?
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 14, 2024


BroadwayWorld has rounded up the winners of the Tony Awards, the Drama Desk Awards, the Drama League Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the last fifty years to compare winners year by year.

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by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024


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Perelman Performing Arts Center to Present IS IT THURSDAY YET? & More Dance Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2023


The Perelman Performing Arts Center will present Is It Thursday Yet?, The March, and Motion/Matter: Street Dance Festival at the new performing arts center at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan. 

Who Will Win at the 2023 Tony Awards?
by Team BWW - Jun 9, 2023


Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize at the 2023 Tony Awards? We're breaking it down.

Ballet Tech's KIDS DANCE to Return to The Joyce This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2023


Ballet Tech’s Kids Dance will return to The Joyce Theater June 8-11 following an acclaimed production last year.

PACIFIC OVERTURES, CLOSE UP - THE TWIGGY MUSICAL, and More Set For Menier Chocolate Factory 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023


With Marjorie Prime currently running at the company's home base in South London and Funny Girl on Broadway, the Menier Chocolate Factory announced forthcoming programming for 2023. Learn more about the lineup here!

Full Cast Announced For HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2023


The full cast has been announced for a thrilling new production of Frank Loesser and Abe Burrows' 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying' at Southwark Playhouse (Borough) from 12 May - 17 June.

James Monroe Iglehart-Directed SPELLING BEE And More Announced For TheatreWorks Silicon Valley 53rd Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2023


TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has announced its 53rd season to be presented October 2023 through June 2024.

Alton Fitzgerald White, Nikki Renée Daniels & More to Star in RAGTIME in Concert With The Cincinnati Pops
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2023


The Cincinnati Pops has announced the cast for its new symphonic concert adaptation of Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical Ragtime.

Amber Ruffin to Host 38th Annual Artios Awards in New York
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2023


Amber Ruffin will host the New York ceremony for the 38th Artios Awards, celebrating the contributions of Casting Professionals across theater, film, and television. See the list of nominees!

Palm Beach Symphony Adds Messiah To Its Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2022


Adding to its already expanded and highly-anticipated 2022-2023 season, Palm Beach Symphony has announced it will present Handel's “Messiah” conducted by Music Director Gerard Schwarz on Friday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. at the Rosarian Academy. Tickets are now on sale.

Who Will Win at the 2022 Tony Awards?
by Team BWW - Jun 11, 2022


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San Francisco Playhouse Announces Cast For FOLLIES Opening June 30
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2022


San Francisco Playhouse announced casting for Follies by James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim. The musical will run on the San Francisco Playhouse Mainstage from June 30 through September 10, 2022. Bill English will direct, with music direction by Dave Dobrusky and choreography by Nicole Helfer. This marks the first fully staged professional production of Follies in San Francisco.

Natascia Diaz, Ryan Drummond & More to Star in FOLLIES at San Francisco Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2022


San Francisco Playhouse announced casting for Follies by James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim. The musical will run on the San Francisco Playhouse Mainstage from June 30 through September 10, 2022.

Segerstrom Center For The Arts Presents Parsons Dance
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2021


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Candide History

Other Productions of Candide

1956   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1958   US Tour Concert Tour
US Tour
1959   West End London Production
West End
1966   Regional (US) UCLA Production
Regional (US)
1968   Off-Broadway New York Concert
Off-Broadway
1971   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1973   Off-Off-Broadway Off-Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Off-Broadway
1974   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
1982   Virginia Museum Theatre Production
1982   Off-Broadway New York City Opera Revival
Off-Broadway
1986   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1988   West End London Revival
West End
1989   West End London Concert
West End
1997   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1999   West End Royal National Theatre Production
West End
2004   Off-Broadway New York Concert
Off-Broadway
2005   West End West End Concert
West End
2005   Off-Broadway New York City Opera Revival
Off-Broadway

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