A Thurber Carnival 1960

Opened: February 26, 1960

A Thurber Carnival - 1960 - Broadway History , Info & More

A 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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Burgess Meredith's 1960 Special Tony Award For Directing A THURBER CARNIVAL Will Be Auctioned
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2020


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.

A THURBER CARNIVAL Reading and More Set for Pearl Theatre Opening on 42nd Street Today, 10/1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2012


Today, October 1, The Pearl Theatre Company celebrates the opening of The Pearl Theatre (555 West 42nd Street), its first permanent home, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a benefit reading of James Thurber's A Thurber Carnival, arranged and directed by Michael McKean, who will also perform. The reading's all-star cast also includes Jason Butler Harner, Jackie Hoffman, Elizabeth Marvel, Dakin Matthews, Maryann Plunkett, Jay O. Sanders, and Annette O'Toole.

A THURBER CARNIVAL Reading and More Set for Pearl Theatre Opening on 42nd Street, 10/1
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2012


On Monday, October 1, The Pearl Theatre Company celebrates the opening of The Pearl Theatre (555 West 42nd Street), its first permanent home, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a benefit reading of James Thurber's A Thurber Carnival, arranged and directed by Michael McKean, who will also perform. The reading's all-star cast also includes Jason Butler Harner, Jackie Hoffman, Elizabeth Marvel, Dakin Matthews, Maryann Plunkett, Jay O. Sanders, and Annette O'Toole.

Masterworks Broadway Releases Two Forgotten Albums On Digital and CD
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2012


MASTERWORKS BROADWAY opens its vaults with more classic cast recordings previously unavailable in the CD era.

Masterworks Broadway Releases Two Forgotten Albums On Digital and CD
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 17, 2012


MASTERWORKS BROADWAY opens its vaults with more classic cast recordings previously unavailable in the CD era.

Actress and Producer Haila Stoddard Dies at 97
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 25, 2011


Broadway producer and and actress Haila Stoddard passed away on February 21 in her Connecticut home. She was 97 years old.

The Summer Company Closes A THURBER CARNIVAL 7/24
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2010


The Summer Company is pleased to present the second installment of its 2010 season.

The Summer Company Presents A THURBER CARNIVAL 7/15-7/24
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2010


The Summer Company is pleased to present the second installment of its 2010 season.

The Summer Company Presents A THURBER CARNIVAL 7/15-7/24
by Lauren Wolman - Jun 20, 2010


The Summer Company is pleased to present the second installment of its 2010 season.

A Thurber Carnival FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of A Thurber Carnival have there been?
A Thurber Carnival has had 5 productions including Broadway which opened in 1960, Broadway which opened in 1960, West End which opened in 1962, Off-Broadway which opened in 1965 and Regional (US) which opened in 1970.
What Tony Awards has A Thurber Carnival been nominated for?
Special Tony Award for James Thurber and Special Tony Award for Burgess Meredith.
What Tony Awards has A Thurber Carnival won?
Special Tony Award for James Thurber, Special Tony Award for Burgess Meredith, .

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