Can-Can 1953 - Articles Page 22

Opened: May 7, 1953

Can-Can - 1953 - Broadway History , Info & More

Forrest Theatre
1114 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA

The musical comedy takes place in turn-of-the-century Paris, where La Mome Pistache, proud owner of the Bal du Paradis, famous for its sexy can-can girls, spars with Aristide Forestier, a self-righteous judge determined to close all Parisian dance halls.

Can-Can - 1953 - Broadway Cast

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59E59 Hosts Godlight Theatre Company's Fahrenheit 451
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2006


59E59 Theaters welcomes the return of Godlight Theatre Company with the first NYC production of Ray Bradbury's stage adaptation of his cult classic novel Fahrenheit 451

Track Listings Set for Sondheim Sings II CD, Released Oct. 25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2005


Eighteen rarities sung by legendary composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim have been assembled for the CD Sondheim Sings II, which will be released by PS Classics on October 25th

Peter Palmer: If I Had My Druthers...
by Craig Brockman - Jun 24, 2005


One of Broadway's legends talks about growing up, the role that changed his life forever and more!

Photo Preview: On the Town UK Production Shots
by West End News Desk - Mar 4, 2005


Performances begin on March 5 with a international cast of 57 at the London Coliseum.

On the Town cast announced for London ENO revival
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2005


English National Opera's (ENO) new production of Leonard Bernstein's ON THE TOWN begins March 5, 2005 at the London Coliseum (Press Night March 10, 2005). There will be 17 performances playing in repertory until May 24, 2005.

Other Productions of Can-Can

1953   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1954   West End London Production
West End
1955   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1959   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1962   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1981   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1988   International Tour
1988   West End London Revival
West End
2004   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2007   London Lost Musicals Concert
London
2007   Los Angeles Pasadena Playhouse Production
Los Angeles

Can-Can - 1953 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1953 Theatre World Awards Performance Gwen Verdon

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