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Based on The Beggar's Opera by John Gay

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PS Classics to Re-Release 1955 Charlotte Rae Album
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2006


PS Classics, the label dedicated to celebrating the heritage of Broadway and American popular song, has announced plans to release Charlotte Rae's much-loved 1955 solo album, 'Songs I Taught My Mother,' for the first time on CD

The Threepenny Opera Begins Final Performance Week, 6/20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2006


Roundabout Theatre Company's The Threepenny Opera begins its final week of performances tonight, Tuesday June 20th

Threepenny's Alan Cumming Featured on 'Conan,' June 20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2006


Tony Award-winner Alan Cumming, currently starring in Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of The Threepenny Opera, will be featured on NBC's 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien' on Tuesday, June 20th

Alan Cumming Featured on 'The Tony Danza Show,' May 11
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2006


On May 11th, The Threepenny Opera's Alan Cumming will be featured on 'The Tony Danza Show'

The Threepenny Opera Begins Previews March 24
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2006


On March 24th, the Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of The Threepenny Opera will play its first preview performance

Photo Coverage: The Threepenny Opera Press Preview
by Walter McBride - Mar 10, 2006


The highly anticipated Roundabout Theatre Company revival of Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht's hard-edged classic The Threepenny Opera will run at Studio 54 from March 24th through June 11th.

Innvar, Moriber, Moore Join Fully-Cast Threepenny Opera Revival
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2006


Full casting has been announced for the upcoming revival of The Threepenny Opera, with Christopher Innvar, Brooke Sunny Moriber and Maureen Moore among those who will join the cast

Studio 54 Box Office Opens Jan. 15 for Threepenny Tickets
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2006


The box office of Studio 54 will open on January 15th, when tickets for The Threepenny Opera will go on sale

Cyndi Lauper Confirmed to Make Broadway Debut in The Threepenny Opera
by BWW News Desk - Dec 22, 2005


Variety confirms that Cyndi Lauper will make her Broadway debut in 2006, replacing Edie Falco in the role of Jenny Diver.

Cyndi Lauper to Make Broadway Debut in Threepenny Opera?
by BWW News Desk - Dec 22, 2005


According to pop star Cyndi Lauper, producers of the upcoming Threepenny Opera revival have asked her to take part in the musical

Edie Falco Pulls Out of Roundabout's Threepenny Opera
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2005


Edie Falco has withdrawn from the Roundabout Theatre Company's upcoming production of The Threepenny Opera

Ana Gasteyer Joins Threepenny Opera Alongside Dale, Cumming, Falco and McKay
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2005


The New York Times reports that Ana Gasteyer has joined the cast of Roundabout's 'Threepenny Opera' for which previews will beging on March 24th.

Jim Dale to Return to Broadway in Spring '06 Threepenny Opera
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2005


The New York Times reports that Dale will return to Broadway after an absence of nine years to star as Mr. Peachum in the Roundabout production.

Threepenny Opera with Cumming, Falco and McKay Announced for Spring '06
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2005


Alan Cumming, Edie Falco and Nelli McKay to appear in a new Roundabout production of The Threepenny Opera.

Stage and Screen star Jerry Orbach Passes Away at 69
by BWW - Dec 29, 2004


Stage and Screen star Jerry Orbach lost his battle with prostate cancer and has passed away at age 69.

Other Productions of The Threepenny Opera

1928   Berlin Original Berlin Production
Berlin
1933   Broadway Broadway Production
Broadway
1952   Brandeis Concert Reading
1954   Off-Broadway Theatre de Lys Revival
Off-Broadway
1955   Off-Broadway Return Engagement [off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway
1956   West End London Production
West End
1961   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1965   Off-Broadway New York City Opera Production
Off-Broadway
1966   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1970   Chicago Chicago Revival
Chicago
1970   Chicago (Regional) Goodman Theatre Production
Chicago (Regional)
1971   Trinity Square Production
1972   West End London Revival
West End
1976   Broadway Lincoln Center Revival
Broadway
1977   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1980   Arizona Theatre Company Production
1981   St. Louis, MO (Regional) St. Louis Rep Production
St. Louis, MO (Regional)
1989   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1994   West End Donmar Warehouse Revival
West End
1999   San Francisco (Regional) ACT Production
San Francisco (Regional)
2000   Off-Broadway Reunion Concert
Off-Broadway
2003   Williamstown, MA (Regional) Williamstown Theatre Festival Production
Williamstown, MA (Regional)
2003   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
2005   Los Angeles Los Angeles Revival
Los Angeles
2006   Broadway Roundabout Revival
Broadway
2014   Off-Broadway Atlantic Theater Company Production
Off-Broadway

The Threepenny Opera - 1955 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1956 Obie Awards Best New Musical 0
1956 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Scott Merrill
1956 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Lotte Lenya
1956 Tony Awards Special Tony Award Carmen Capalbo

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