A Thurber Carnival
A Thurber Carnival - 1960 Broadway History , Info & More
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40 W. 4th St. New York, NYA Thurber Carnival is a revue by James Thurber, adapted by the author from his stories, cartoons and casuals (humorous short pieces), nearly all of which originally appeared in The New Yorker. It was directed by Burgess Meredith. Following a six city tryout, during which Thurber continued to rewrite the show, it premiered on Broadway on February 26, 1960 and ran for 223 performances, with a break from June 25 to September 5.
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Rocky actor Burgess Meredith's Special 1960 Tony Award for Directing a 'Thurber Carnival' will be auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Auctions on January 30, 2020.
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MASTERWORKS BROADWAY opens its vaults with more classic cast recordings previously unavailable in the CD era.
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MASTERWORKS BROADWAY opens its vaults with more classic cast recordings previously unavailable in the CD era.
A Thurber Carnival History
Other Productions of A Thurber Carnival
| 1960 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 1962 | West End |
London Production West End |
| 1965 | Off-Broadway |
Off-Broadway Revival Off-Broadway |
| 1970 | Regional (US) |
Regional Revival Regional (US) |
A Thurber Carnival - 1960 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Tony Awards | Special Tony Award | James Thurber |
| 1960 | Tony Awards | Special Tony Award | Burgess Meredith |
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