BWW's On This Day - August 9, 2012

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on August 9 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!

SHOWS THAT OPENED ON THIS DATE:

Amasis West End - 1906

Anna Christie West End - 2011

Curtains Los Angeles - 2006

Happy Days Chester, CT (Regional) - 2007

Jelly Roll Off-Broadway - 1994

Jesus Christ Superstar West End - 1972

Merlin! Regional (US) - 1979

Pippin East Haddam, CT (Regional) - 2006

Tangerine Broadway - 1921

The Belles of the Kitchen Broadway - 1875

The Boy Friend Regional (US) - 2003

The Flying Karamazov Brothers Off-Broadway - 2010

The Opposite of Sex Williamstown, MA (Regional) - 2006

The Wedding Gift Toronto - 1998

Tom Sawyer Regional (US) - 1960

OPENING SOON:

The Taming of the Shrew
(West End - 2012)
opening 8/10/12

The Book of Mormon
(US Tour - 2012)
opening 8/14/12

The Train Driver
(Off-Broadway - 2012)
opening 8/14/12

Harrison, TX: Three Plays
(Off-Broadway - 2012)
opening 8/14/12

Volcano
(West End - 2012)
opening 8/16/12

Jumpy
(West End - 2012)
opening 8/16/12

An Incident at the Border
(West End - 2012)
opening 8/20/12

Soul Sister
(West End - 2012)
opening 8/23/12

Detroit
(Off-Broadway - 2012)
opening 8/24/12

Cougar the Musical
(Off-Broadway - 2012)
opening 8/26/12

Heartless
(Off-Broadway - 2012)
opening 8/27/12

Dora the Explorer LIVE!
(West End - 2012)
opening 8/28/12

American Idiot
(US Tour - 2012)
opening 8/29/12

Red Dog Howls
(Off-Broadway - 2012)
opening 9/4/12

Normalcy
(Off-Broadway - 2012)
opening 9/5/12

Forbidden Broadway: Alive and Kicking
(Off-Broadway - 2012)
opening 9/6/12

Baggage
(West End - 2012)
opening 9/6/12

Chaplin
(Broadway - 2012)
opening 9/10/12

Mary Broome
(Off-Broadway - 2012)
opening 9/10/12

CLOSING SOON:

7th Monarch
(Off-Broadway - 2012)
closing 8/12/12

Undisputed Truth
(Broadway - 2012)
closing 8/12/12

Tiny Bubbles
(Off-Broadway - 2012)
closing 8/13/12

A Jew Grows in Brooklyn
(Off-Broadway - 2012)
closing 8/16/12

Skippyjon Jones
(Off-Broadway - 2012)
closing 8/17/12

Ghost the Musical
(Broadway - 2012)
closing 8/18/12

Long Day's Journey Into Night
(West End - 2012)
closing 8/18/12

End of the Rainbow
(Broadway - 2012)
closing 8/19/12

Closer Than Ever
(Off-Broadway - 2012)
closing 8/25/12

Sister Act
(Broadway - 2011)
closing 8/26/12

Abigail's Party
(West End - 2012)
closing 9/1/12

Chicago
(West End - 1997)
closing 9/1/12

Clybourne Park
(Broadway - 2012)
closing 9/2/12

Potted Potter
(Off-Broadway - 2012)
closing 9/2/12

The Tiger Who Came to Tea
(West End - 2012)
closing 9/2/12

Traces
(Off-Broadway - 2011)
closing 9/2/12

VOCA PEOPLE
(Off-Broadway - 2011)
closing 9/2/12

A Midsummer Night's Dream (Open Air)
(West End - 2012)
closing 9/5/12

The Sensational Josephine Baker
(Off-Broadway - 2012)
closing 9/8/12

COMING UP:

Saturday August 11, 2012:
Goodspeed Musicals just announced that Tony Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth, who appeared as Annie Draper in Goodspeed's production of Strike Up The Band, will be the latest recipient of The Goodspeed Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre at its Gala on August 11, 2012. Previous honorees include Julie Andrews, Martin Charnin, Ira Gershwin, Jerry Herman, William Ivey Long, Thomas Meehan, Michael P. Price, Gerald Schoenfeld, Stephen Schwartz, Susan Stroman, Charles Strouse, Tommy Tune and Paul Williams.">Kristin Chenoweth to be Honored at Goodspeed Gala

Saturday August 11, 2012:
Max von Essen is scheduled to again step into the role of 'Che' for six performances, August 6-11, in the new Broadway production of EVITA while Ricky Martin is on vacation.">Von Essen Steps Into EVITA as 'Che,' Through 8/11

Sunday August 12, 2012:
Mike Tyson and Spike Lee announced last week that his Vegas act is heading to Broadway. Mike Tyson: UNDISPUTED TRUTH, directed by Lee, will now play Broadway's Longacre Theatre for 12 performances only, July 31-August 12.">Mike Tyson's UNDISPUTED TRUTH Closes on Broadway

Monday August 13, 2012:
Frank Wildhorn in his monthly concert series called "Frank & Friends." Joining Frank onstage will be Constantine Maroulis (upcoming star of Jekyll & Hyde), Laura Osnes (Tony nominee/Bonnie & Clyde and upcoming Cinderella), Melissa van Der Schyff (Bonnie & Clyde) and Stark Sands (upcoming Kinky Boots).">Constantine Maroulis, Laura Osnes and More Set for FRANK & FRIENDS at Birdland

Monday August 13, 2012:
David West Read -- will go on sale via Telecharge on Monday, August 13 it has been announced by the play's producers Robyn Goodman, Scott M. Delman and Amanda Lipitz. Patrons can purchase tickets by calling Telecharge at 212 239 6200 or online at www.telecharge.com. ">THE PERFORMERS Tickets Go On Sale 8/13