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Closing: January 04, 1975

Good News - 1974 Broadway History , Info & More

St. James Theatre (Broadway)
246 West 44th St. New York, NY

Good News is a musical with a book by Laurence Schwab and B.G. DeSylva, lyrics by DeSylva and Lew Brown, and music by Ray Henderson. The story is set in the Roaring Twenties at Tait College, where football star Tom Marlowe falls in love with studious Connie Lane, who is tutoring him so he can pass astronomy and be eligible to play in the big game.


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How You Know These LOVE STORY Stars From Broadway: A Stage Guide to the FX Series
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2026


From Sarah Pidgeon to Grey Henson, take a look at all the Broadway stars to look out for when you watch FX's Love Story. All episodes are now streaming on Hulu.

Laufey, Lady Gaga, & More Win 2026 GRAMMY Awards - Full List of Winners
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by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025


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Review Roundup: RAGTIME Returns to Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2025


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Stage Directors And Choreographers Foundation Announces Awardees And Finalist For The Abe Burrows Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2025


Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), has announced the recipients of this year's Abe Burrows Award for Assistant Directors.

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by - Jun 18, 2025


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by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025


The 2025/26 Broadway at the Marcus Center season has been announced, along with the new MPAC Presents Jazz and Dance series for 2025/26. Learn more about the season here!

Review: The Tampa Bay Theatre Festival's 2024 Short Play Competition
by Peter Nason - Aug 28, 2024


It's a hit and miss affair, showcasing some of the best playwrights in Tampa Bay.

Review: BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS WITH GLENN ROSENBLUM Part 2 at CVRep
by Gilmore Rizzo - Jul 22, 2024


The anticipation is high as the audience fills up to near capacity while the Palm Springs weather outside hits double-digits and record-breaking temperatures. CVRep is a great way to get away from the heat and enjoy a cool evening of entertainment.

How Often Do Shows Tour Before Coming to Broadway?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 26, 2024


This time, the reader question was: How often do shows like The Wiz start on tour before coming to Broadway?

Review Roundup: THE GREAT GATSBY Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2024


Welcome to the Jazz Age! The new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby opens on Broadway tonight, starring Jeremy Jordan  and Eva Noblezada! Read the reviews!

REVIEW: Sydney Theatre Company's NO PAY? NO WAY! Returns Even Better And More Relevant
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2024


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by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2024


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The James And Deborah Burrows Foundation Establishes $10,000 Abe Burrows Award For Assistant Directors At SDC Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2024


The James And Deborah Burrows Foundation Establishes $10,000 Abe Burrows Award For Assistant Directors At SDC Foundation. The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces the creation of the Abe Burrows Award for Assistant Directors, a $10,000 unrestricted award for assistant directors. Applications are now open.

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by Michael Major - Dec 7, 2023


This one-hour special features new interviews with stars of the long-running comedies Lear created, including Jimmie Walker from GOOD TIMES and Mackenzie Phillips from ONE DAY AT A TIME, in addition to never-before-seen interviews from the ET vault. Also included with this new footage and interviews is an in-depth sit-down interview with Lear.

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.

New Biographic Play Celebrates the Life of Dr Feelgood Co-Founder Wilko Johnson
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2023


Bringing to life the true story, words and music of Wilko Johnson, the world premiere of a new biographic play by Jonathan Maitland (The Interview, An Audience With Jimmy Saville) is a tribute to a man who left an indelible mark on the music scene.

Review Roundup: THE WIZ National Tour; What Are the Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2023


The Wiz is now on tour! Check out the reviews here!

FRANKENSTEIN Comes to the Darlington Hippodrome in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2023


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Interview: Proud Mom Marilu Henner Ever Excited in Making MUSIC & Remembering MEMORIES
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I had the incredible pleasure of talking to Marilu Henner on her upcoming show at the Write-Off Room Music and Memories on September 23, 2023. She completely wowed me with her uncanny detailed memory of her illustrious career. Marilu is only one of twelve people in the world who has hyperthymesia, or in laymen’s terms: total recall memory. Accompanying Marilu on her one-nighter will be musical director Michael Orland on piano.

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by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2023


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by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2023


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by The Marriage Matinee - Mar 14, 2023


There’s a reason that Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist of all time: she sure knows how to write a story. Her works have been immortalized in many ways, and the stage production of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS adapted by Ken Ludwig is another great example of her storytelling prowess come to life. Audience members get to gasp, laugh, and analyze in their turn as Poirot works his mystery-solving magic.

Good News History

Other Productions of Good News

1927   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1928   West End London Production
West End
1974   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1977   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2005   Off-Off-Broadway Musicals Tonight! Concert
Off-Off-Broadway

Good News - 1974 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Good News — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1975 Theatre World Awards Performance Marti Rolph
1975 Theatre World Awards Performance Scott Stevensen

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