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Carnival!

Closing: February 10, 2002

Carnival! - 2002 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

New York City Center
131 West 55th St. (between 6th and 7th Avenues) New York, NY 10019

Based on the novela The Love of Seven Dolls by Paul Gallico and the film adaptation by Helen Deutsch


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Anne Hathaway to Executive Produce New ELLA ENCHANTED Series at Disney+
by Josh Sharpe - May 18, 2026


Anne Hathaway is executive-producing a potential new series adaptation of Ella Enchanted, the 2004 film in which she starred as the title character. Ilana Wolpert is penning the series, with Beth Schwartz as showrunner.

Video: Anne Hathaway Performs 'My Mouth is Lonely For You' in MOTHER MARY Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 27, 2026


A new performance clip has been released from Mother Mary, featuring Anne Hathaway performing the original song 'My Mouth Is Lonely For You,' during an in-universe concert. Watch it now.

Video: Watch Anne Hathaway Perform New MOTHER MARY Song in Latest Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2026


A new teaser has been released for A24's Mother Mary, giving viewers a further look at Anne Hathaway's turn as an iconic pop star. Check it out now, alongside the newly unveiled song 'My Mouth Is Lonely For You.'

Listen: Anne Hathaway Performs New Pop Song 'Burial' From MOTHER MARY
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 5, 2026


The first full song from Mother Mary is here. The upcoming movie features Anne Hathaway as the titular pop star, and audiences can get a new listen to Hathaway's vocals in the newly released single 'Burial.'

Anne Hathaway to Lead and Executive Produce Paramount+ Limited Series FEAR NOT
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2026


Academy Award-winner Anne Hathaway will star in and executive-produce Fear Not, a new limited series from Bash Doran. The show will premiere around the world on Paramount+ next year.

Video: Anne Hathaway Transforms Into a Global Pop Star in MOTHER MARY Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 2, 2025


The first trailer has been released for Mother Mary, the music-driven A24 film led by Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel. The trailer teases a dark roller-coaster of a movie, featuring witchcraft, betrayal, and a longtime friendship gone sour. Check it out now.

Interview: Playwright/Director Adam Dugas of CHILDREN OF THE WINTER KINGDOM
by Shari Barrett - Nov 24, 2025


The Actors' Gang is presenting the World Premiere of Children of the Winter Kingdom – The Bonkers Adventures of Holly and Spruce, an original family-friendly fantasy fairy tale for the theater written by Adam Dugas and Mary Eileen O’Donnell and directed by Dugas for a limited three-week engagement from December 4 to 20 at the Actors’ Gang in Culver City.

Cast Set For 30th Anniversary Production of THE MEMORY OF WATER
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025


The Liverpool Everyman and Octagon Theatre Bolton have announced complete casting for the 30th Anniversary production of Shelagh Stevenson’s Olivier Award-winning comedy, The Memory of Water. 

Review: THE YOUNG GIRLS OF ROCHEFORT at Théâtre Du Lido
by Patrick Honoré - Oct 22, 2025


From Cherbourg to Rochefort: completing Demy's dream trilogy, The Young Girls of Rochefort soars on stage in Paris.

Westport Country Playhouse Will Host Author and Humorist David Sedaris
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2025


Westport Country Playhouse will present “An Evening with David Sedaris,” author and humorist, next month. The event will consist of a 60-minute reading followed by 20–30-minute audience Q&A.

World Premiere Ballets by Justin Peck and More Set for New York City Ballet’s 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025


New York City Ballet has revealed its 2025-26 season featuring world premiere ballets by Justin Peck and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

City Lore Gallery To Commemorate 5th Anniversary of the First COVID-19 Cases In New York City
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025


City Lore and Naming the Lost Memorials (NTLM) invites the general public to a panel discussion and community conversation to honor the 5th anniversary of the first COVID-19 cases in New York City.

Springfield Chamber Players Revive Their JOHNNY APPLESEED PLUS Family Concert For The Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2024


The Springfield Chamber Players will bring their family-friendly Johnny Appleseed Plus concert to Springfield's new event venue, 52 Sumner next month. Learn more here!

Exclusive: Karen Mason Mashes Up Kander and Ebb Classics On KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2024


Karen Mason debuts a track from her upcoming Kander & Ebb album, featuring rare songs. Discover the latest addition to her celebrated discography, exclusively on BroadwayWorld.

Karen Mason Celebrates Kander & Ebb With New Album KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2024


Karen Mason has announced a new album, KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ, celebrating the works of Kander & Ebb.

See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and More at 54 Below in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2024


Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and more! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast and Creatives Announced For Rachel O'Riordan's Revival of OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2024


Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for Olivier Award-winning classic Our Country's Good, written by Timberlake Wertenbaker,  and directed by Artistic Director Rachel O'Riordan.

Sarah Ruhl's THE SEASONS and More Set For Boston Lyric Opera's 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024


Sarah Ruhl's The Seasons and more are set for Boston Lyric Opera’s 2024/25 Season! The season will also include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s MITRIDATE, Verdi’s AIDA, a major revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CAROUSEL on its 80th anniversary, and more.

New York City Ballet Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring 58 Ballets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2024


New York City Ballet has revealed its 2024-25 season. See the productions and learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at Invictus Theatre Company
by Zac Thriffiley - Feb 20, 2024


Invictus Theatre Company's production of the Pulitzer Prize-winner TOPDOG/UNDERDOG has moments of comedic entertainment and dramatic import, but it struggles to live up to the play's substantial reputation. It runs through March 31.

New York City Ballet Unveils 2024 Winter Season Featuring World Premieres & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024


New York City Ballet will open its 2024 Winter Season on Tuesday, January 23 with a program of works by Jerome Robbins, the Company’s Co-Founding Choreographer.

What's New On Max This January 2024
by Michael Major - Dec 21, 2023


Find out what's new on Max this January, including the Debut of HBO Original “True Detective: Night Country” and Max Original “On the Roam,” New Seasons Of Max Original “Sort Of,' HBO Original “Real Time with Bill Maher,” And Adult Swim's “Rick and Morty,” And Debut of HBO Original Documentary “Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project.'

Tony-Winning Stage and Screen Actress Frances Sternhagen Dies at 93
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2023


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actress Frances Sternhagen has died at age 93. Learn more about her life and career here.

Terrence Mann & More to Join New York City Ballet's 75th Anniversary Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2023


New York City Ballet has revealed number of guest artists who will perform with the Company during its ongoing 75th Anniversary Season.

Humorist And Bestselling Author David Sedaris Returns To The Soraya For AN AFTERNOON WITH DAVID SEDARIS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2023


Humorist and best-selling author David Sedaris returns to The Soraya on Sun, Nov 19 at 3pm for his sixth visit, this time with a collection of new revelations — tackling subjects ranging from adult braces to America's post-pandemic attempt at normalcy.

Carnival! History

Other Productions of Carnival!

1961   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1961   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1962   West End London Production
West End
1962   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
1968   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1986   Regional (US) Goodspeed Revival
Regional (US)
1993   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
2002   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2006   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2007   Washington, DC (Regional) Kennedy Center Revival
Washington, DC (Regional)
2010   East Haddam, CT (Regional) Goodspeed Opera House Revival
East Haddam, CT (Regional)
2026   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway

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