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High Society

Closing: August 30, 1998

High Society - 1998 Broadway History , Info & More

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

Based on the play The Philadelphia Story by Philip Barry


Based on the movie High Society owned by Turner Entertainment Co.

Performance Now Theatre Company presents High Society. For tickets and more information, visit the website.


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Interview: Grant Reynolds of MAMMA MIA! at Orpheum Theater
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BroadwayWorld Omaha representative Analisa Swerczek sat down with Grant Reynolds, currently starring as Sky in the Mamma Mia! tour arriving in Omaha this week, to talk about his Chicago roots, life on the road, and all things Mamma Mia!

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The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University. This year's festival will feature a diverse lineup including jazz legends and contemporary artists across various genres.

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by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2026


A new musical is in development based on the best-selling novel by Alice Hoffman and the cult-classic WarnerBros. Motion Picture, Practical Magic, with an original score by Grammy Award-winners Norah Jones and Gregg Wattenberg.

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by Josh Sharpe - Jan 29, 2026


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Interview: Meet the General Managers That Keep Broadway Running, Wendy Orshan and Jeffrey M. Wilson
by Robert Diamond - Jan 6, 2026


Every Broadway show needs general management and Wendy Orshan and Jeffrey M. Wilson are here to provide. The pair heads 101 Productions, Ltd.- a theatrical General Management firm formed in 1994.

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by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025


The Society for Theatre Research has announced that Gary Naylor and Kevin Wilson will serve as joint administrators of the 2026 STR Theatre Book Prize, taking over from longtime administrator Howard Loxton.

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by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025


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by Jade Kops - Oct 3, 2025


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by Sidney Paterra - Jun 22, 2025


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What is the History of New Musicals at the Public Theater?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 20, 2025


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High Society History

Other Productions of High Society

1987   West End Original London Production
West End
1998   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2005   West End London Revival
West End
2026   West End
West End

High Society - 1998 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
High Society — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Musical Melissa Errico
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Musical Melissa Errico
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical John McMartin
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical John McMartin
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Anna Kendrick
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Anna Kendrick
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical High Society
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical High Society
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actress - Musical Melissa Errico
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Broadway Musical 0
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Featured Actor - Musical John McMartin
1998 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical John McMartin
1998 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Anna Kendrick

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