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The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, will turn 50 this coming Monday, May 3, 2010. Three days of celebration are planned to commemorate this historic occasion.

Tom Jones, the lyricist and book writer of The Fantasticks, will reprise the role of Henry (The Old Actor) in The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, in celebration of the show's 50th anniversary. Jones originated the role in 1960 when The Fantasticks premiered at The Sullivan Street Playhouse.

The cast of The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, will sing the national anthem at the Saturday, April 10, 2010 Mets game at Citi Field in Flushing, New York.

The cast of The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, will sing the national anthem at the Saturday, April 10, 2010 Mets game at Citi Field in Flushing, New York. The performance, which is in recognition of the show's 50th anniversary Off Broadway, is part of Jack Lang Day, named in honor of the beloved Hall of Fame sportswriter who covered the Mets for twenty-five years and who died in 2007.

The cast of The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, will sing the national anthem at the Saturday, April 10, 2010 Mets game at Citi Field in Flushing, New York. The performance, which is in recognition of the show's 50th anniversary Off Broadway, is part of Jack Lang Day, named in honor of the beloved Hall of Fame sportswriter who covered the Mets for twenty-five years and who died in 2007.

Edward Watts, most recently seen on Broadway in Finian's Rainbow, will assume the role of El Gallo in The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, on Monday, March 22, 2010. He replaces Lewis Cleale, who played his final performance on March 14.

Edward Watts, most recently seen on Broadway in Finian's Rainbow, will assume the role of El Gallo in The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, on Monday, March 22, 2010. He replaces Lewis Cleale, who will play his final performance on March 14.

Edward Watts, most recently seen on Broadway in Finian's Rainbow, will assume the role of El Gallo in The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, on Monday, March 22, 2010. He replaces Lewis Cleale, who will play his final performance on March 14.

The Huntington Theatre Company continues its 28th season - a season of American stories - with Stick Fly, Huntington Playwriting Fellow Lydia R Diamond's smart, moving, and funny portrait of a complex African-American family.

In celebration of its upcoming 50th anniversary and just in time for Valentine's Day, The Fantasticks invites couples who have been together for 50 years or more to see the show free of charge and take home a commemorative photo with the cast.

The Huntington Theatre Company continues its 28th season - a season of American stories - with Stick Fly, Huntington Playwriting Fellow Lydia R Diamond's smart, moving, and funny portrait of a complex African-American family.

In celebration of its upcoming 50th anniversary and just in time for Valentine's Day, The Fantasticks invites couples who have been together for 50 years or more to see the show free of charge and take home a commemorative photo with the cast.

The Huntington Theatre Company continues its 28th season - a season of American stories - with Stick Fly, Huntington Playwriting Fellow Lydia R Diamond's smart, moving, and funny portrait of a complex African-American family.

Cast members from The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, will perform a mini concert version of the show during a free lunchtime presentation at The Pond at Bryant Park on Thursday, January 7, 2010 beginning at Noon. Lewis Cleale, Erik Altemus and Kimberly Whalen will perform five songs from the show's beloved score.

Cast members from The Fantasticks, the world's longest-running musical, will perform a mini concert version of the show during a free lunchtime presentation at The Pond at Bryant Park on Thursday, January 7, 2010 beginning at Noon. Lewis Cleale, Erik Altemus and Kimberly Whalen will perform five songs from the show's beloved score.

Nick Spangler, winner of the thirteenth season of the Emmy Award-winning reality television series The Amazing Race, will play his final performance as Matt in The Fantasticks this Sunday, December 13, 2009. Erik Altemus, last seen as Frankie Epps in the Musical Theatre Guild of Los Angeles's production of Parade, takes over the role on December 14.

Nick Spangler, winner of the thirteenth season of the Emmy Award-winning reality television series The Amazing Race, will play his final performance as Matt in The Fantasticks this Sunday, December 13, 2009. Erik Altemus, last seen as Frankie Epps in the Musical Theatre Guild of Los Angeles's production of Parade, takes over the role on December 14.

Nick Spangler, winner of the thirteenth season of the Emmy Award-winning reality television series The Amazing Race, will play his final performance as Matt in The Fantasticks this Sunday, December 13, 2009. Erik Altemus, last seen as Frankie Epps in the Musical Theatre Guild of Los Angeles's production of Parade, takes over the role on December 14.

Nick Spangler, winner of the thirteenth season of the Emmy Award-winning reality television series The Amazing Race, will play his final performance as Matt in The Fantasticks this Sunday, December 13, 2009. Erik Altemus, last seen as Frankie Epps in the Musical Theatre Guild of Los Angeles's production of Parade, takes over the role on December 14.

Kimberly Whalen, recently seen in Lyric Stage's productions of West Side Story as Maria and Carousel as Julie, steps into the role of Luisa in Off Broadway's The Fantasticks tonight, November 5, 2009. She replaces Addi McDaniel, who played her final performance on October 18, 2009.