On the Town Revival 1998 - Articles Page 5

Ages: 6+
Opened: November 19, 1998
Closing: January 17, 1999

On the Town - 1998 - Broadway History , Info & More

Gershwin Theatre (Broadway)
222 West 51st St. New York, NY

Based on the ballet Fancy Free by Leonard Bernstein

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Eagles Add Second Madison Square Garden Show to Final Tour
by Michael Major - Jul 12, 2023


Madison Square Garden and Live Nation announced that, due to overwhelming demand, the Eagles – Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey – have added a second show at Madison Square Garden on September 8, 2023 at 7:30PM, as part of the band’s final tour, The Long Goodbye.

Don Felder Comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2023


Don Felder, former lead guitarist of The Eagles, performs at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, August 9 at 8 pm. Tickets are $39-$69.

The Eagles Set Final Tour Dates
by Michael Major - Jul 6, 2023


During “The Long Goodbye,” the Eagles – Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey - will perform as many shows in each market as their audience demands. The tour is expected to continue into 2025. Hotel California is the third best-selling U.S. album in history, certified 26-times Platinum.

Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden & More to be Featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2023


Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden and more will be featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival's Fridays@3 reading series.

Grace Gummer, Mamie Gummer & Louisa Jacobson to Star in THREE SISTERS at Williamstown Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2023


Additional cast and creative team members have been revealed for the 2023 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season’s Main Stage Reading Series. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

EVERCLEAR Reveals Details for New Live Album 'Live at The Whisky a Go Go'
by Michael Major - Jun 21, 2023


The 17-track collection features all the hits and hidden treasures from throughout Everclear’s extraordinary catalog as well as two bonus studio tracks, last year’s single “Year Of The Tiger” and new single “Sing Away.” The first offering from the forthcoming album is the 1995 hit “Heroin Girl,” off their platinum-selling album Sparkle and Fade.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of CABARET at Barrington Stage Company
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jun 19, 2023


Attending the opening performance of Kander & Ebb’s Cabaret at the award winning Barrington Stage Company Sunday took on an added degree of darkness for me because of the current political situation in our country.  

SAVING PRIVATE RYAN To Screen At Jaffrey's Park Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2023


In honor of the Town of Jaffrey's 250th-anniversary celebration, the Jaffrey 250th Veterans Subcommittee will present in partnership with The Park Theatre, Saving Private Ryan. The film will screen this Saturday, June 17, at 7 pm. Veterans will have free admission. All other attendees are asked to make a $5.00 donation to The Park Theatre.

Video: Go Inside Rehearsal for DISNEY'S BEAUTY & THE BEAST at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 11, 2023


Check out a sneak peek video of the first day of rehearsal for Disney's Beauty & the Beast at The Muny, starring Ashley Blanchet, Ben Crawford, Claybourne Elder, Ann Harada, and more!

The Muny's DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Announces Full Cast, Design, and Production Teams
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 11, 2023


The Muny has announced its full cast, design and production teams for the Muny family favorite Disney's Beauty and the Beast, June 22 -30.

DarlingtonOS to Present FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL Beginning in October
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 10, 2023


DarlingtonOS will present Footloose the musical, with performances running from Wednesday 25 October to Saturday 4 November. Directed and choreographed by Jo Hand and with Steven Hood, and featuring a talented cast of local actors and musicians, this is a show you won't want to miss.

Lori McKenna Drops New Song 'The Town in Your Heart'
by Michael Major - Jun 9, 2023


Produced by GRAMMY Award-winning producer Dave Cobb (Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell) and recorded at Cobb’s studio in Savannah, GA, 1988 is named for the year McKenna married her husband, Gene, and serves as a love letter to her family and lifelong friendships. The album includes a songwriting collaboration with her son, Chris (“Happy Children”).

Ivo Van Hove's Production of A LITTLE LIFE Will Be Screened in Cinemas Across the UK and Europe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2023


 Ivo van Hove's English language première of Hanya Yanagihara's critically acclaimed prize-winning novel, A Little Life, comes to cinemas across the UK and selected European countries on 28 September 2023.

Video: See Krysta Rodriguez, Nik Alexander & More in CABARET Rehearsals at Barrington Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2023


Get a first look at Krysta Rodriguez, Nik Alexander and more in rehearsals for Cabaret at Barrington Stage Company!

Video: Lori McKenna Debuts Music Video for New Single 'Killing Me'
by Michael Major - Jun 7, 2023


The music video for GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Lori McKenna’s new song, “Killing Me” feat. Hillary Lindsey, is debuting now. Directed by Derrick Javon, the video finds McKenna in a tender moment, as she addresses her younger self (played by actress Lauren Starr), supporting her as she searches for inner peace.

FRIGID New York to Present Extended Run of Claire Ayoub's THE GYNOKID
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2023


Claire Ayoub’s solo show The GynoKid is back with FRIGID New York as a monthly show at The Kraine Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets!

JESUS, JANE, MOTHER & ME to Return to Edinburgh Fringe
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 3, 2023


After winning the Critic's Award for Best Play, and the Theatre Weekly Award for Best Solo Performer at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe last year, and following a run in Australia and a UK tour, Philip Stokes' play Jesus, Jane, Mother & Me will return to the Pleasance from 2 August. Produced by Lawrence Batley Theatre, Richard Jordan Productions, 412, Ketchup Productions in association with The Pleasance.

Rufus Wainwright Shares 'Folkocracy' Album With Nicole Scherzinger, David Byrne & More
by Michael Major - Jun 2, 2023


Folkocracy sees Wainwright joined by a spectacular lineup of friends, family members, and other special guest artists including Brandi Carlile, John Legend, David Byrne, Sheryl Crow, Nicole Scherzinger, Chaka Khan, Andrew Bird, ANOHNI, Susanna Hoffs, Van Dyke Parks, Madison Cunningham, and many more.

Full Cast & Creative Team Set for THE TEMPEST at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre & the Unicorn Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2023


Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and the Unicorn Theatre announced the full cast and creative team for The Tempest re-imagined for everyone aged six and over, revised and directed by Jennifer Tang. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Das Koolies Release 'Nuthin Sandwich' & Live Dates
by Michael Major - May 31, 2023


Dancefloors of all distinctions have moved to their sounds for four decades, whether festival fields or pounded dancefloors, and now the four members of Das Koolies present a heady blend of up-front warped pop and overlapping electronica with Nuthin Sandwich – the latest incessant psych-techno-disco cut from their upcoming album, DK.01.

NY Dance Community Gathers To Honor Choreographer Chet Walker With Evening Of Performance And Tribute, June 10
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2023


Presented in partnership by Steps on Broadway, Steps Beyond Foundation, and Broadway Dance Center, the dance community honors the extraordinary legacy of Chet Walker with Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Chet Walker, an evening of performance and tribute on Saturday June 10.

Algonquin Announces New Concert, Jazz & Orchestra Series
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2023


Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced a stellar lineup of concerts for their 2023-2024 season. Highlights of the new concert schedule include a Jazz Series, an Orchestra Series, Yacht Rock, Big Band, Short Films and tributes to Patsy Cline, Earth Wine & Fire, Burt Bacharach, Barry Manilow, Louis Armstrong, Chicago, Neil Diamond, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and more.

Nicolas King to Present SHAKING THE BLUES AWAY! at Chelsea Table + Stage in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2023


CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present Nicolas King, the celebrated pop and jazz vocalist, on Wednesday, June 7 at 7:00 PM.

Plano Symphony Orchestra Announces New Programs For The Upcoming 2023/2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2023


Plano Symphony Orchestra (PSO) Music Director Héctor Guzmán and Executive Director Gregory Patterson have announced several new program initiatives for the 2023/2024 Season designed to advance the PSO's strategic plan to provide more opportunities for North Texans to experience high quality music. 

Lori McKenna Returns With New Album '1988' in July
by Michael Major - May 12, 2023


Ahead of the album, new song, “Killing Me,” featuring McKenna’s longtime collaborator, Hillary Lindsey, and written by McKenna, Lindsey and Luke Laird, is out now. Produced by GRAMMY Award-winning producer Dave Cobb (Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell) and recorded at Cobb’s studio in Savannah, GA, 1988 serves as a love letter to her family and friends.

On the Town FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in On the Town and what's the order?
I Feel Like I'm Not Out of Bed Yet
New York, New York
Miss Turnstiles
Come Up to My Place
I Get Carried Away
Lonely Town
High School Girls
Lonely Town (Chorale)
Do, Re, Do
I Can Cook
Lucky to Be Me
Sailors on the Town
So Long
I'm Blue
Ya Got Me
Slam Bang Blues
I Understand
Subway to Coney Island
Dance of the Great Lover
Pas de Deux
Some Other Time
Coney Island
Gabey's Comin'
Lonely Me
Say When
I'm Afraid It's Love
Another Love
It's Gotta Be Bad to Be Good
The Intermission's Great
Ain't Got No Tears Left
Dream With Me
Prehistoric Man
When You Walk Down Mainstreet with Me
You're Awful
Count on Me
On the Town

Other Productions of On the Town

1944   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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1959   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
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1963   West End London Revival
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1971   Broadway Broadway Revival
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1992   West End London Concert Revival
West End
1997   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1997   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1998   Broadway Broadway Transfer Production
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2005   West End English National Opera Production
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2005   Los Angeles Reprise! Concert
Los Angeles
2007   West End Return Engagement [ENO Production]
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2008   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2014   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2017   West End Regent's Open Air Revival
West End

On the Town - 1998 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1999 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Mary Testa
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Lea Deloria
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Lea Deloria
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Lea DeLaria
1998 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Revival - Musical 0

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