A History of the American Film 1978

Opened: March 30, 1978
Closing: unknown

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Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2024


The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.

Pride Month Kicks Off With History Fort Lauderdale's TAKE PRIDE! A 100- Year Retrospective Of LGBTQ+ Milestones
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2024


In honor of PRIDE Month, History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale will present “Take PRIDE! A 100-Year Retrospective of LGBTQ+ Milestones” throughout the month of June.

POISONED GROUND: THE TRAGEDY AT LOVE CANAL Premieres On PBS In April
by Michael Major - Mar 13, 2024


Catch the premiere of POISONED GROUND: THE TRAGEDY AT LOVE CANAL on PBS. Learn about the heartbreaking environmental disaster in an insightful documentary. In the 1970s, residents of Love Canal, a working-class neighborhood in Niagara Falls, New York, discovered that their homes, schools and playgrounds were built on a former chemical waste dump.

10cc Sets First US Tour In Over 30 Years
by Michael Major - Mar 11, 2024


One of the few bands to achieve commercial, critical, and creative success, 10cc will bring their timeless music to the masses this summer with a 20-date coast to coast tour. With more than 30 million albums sold, 10cc's energies were not centered on image or celebrity-status, but on creating highly sophisticated rock masterworks with appeal. 

DEADLY STAGES Off-Broadway Launches 'Guaranteed Fun, or Your Money Back'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2024


Now playing at Theatre Row through March 16, Off-Broadway's DEADLY STAGES is launching their 'Guaranteed Fun, or Your Money Back' promise. Learn more about the initiative!

Christopher Durang to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2024 Dramatists Guild Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 29, 2024


Playwright Christopher Durang is the recipient of The Dramatists Guild's 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. Learn more about Durang and about the award!

The Flamenco Festival Returns to Sadler's Wells in June
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024


The Flamenco Festival returns to Sadler’s Wells this summer for its 19th edition from Tuesday 4 – Saturday 15 June. This year’s festival features seven UK premieres and thrilling performances from flamenco luminaries, with a varied programme of dance performances and concerts. 

Baryshnikov Arts to Present MERCE / MISHA / MORE_A Film Event Featuring Cunningham, Baryshnikov & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024


As part of its new 2024 Spring Season, Baryshnikov Arts will present MERCE / MISHA / MORE_A Film Event, featuring Cunningham, Baryshnikov, Jacquelin Harris, Chalvar Monteiro and the Merce Cunningham Dance Company.

a.k. payne, Jasmine Naziha Jones & More Named as Finalists for 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2024


The 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has revealed the finalists for this prestigious international award honoring women+ playwrights.

Shakespeare & Company to Bring GOLDA'S BALCONY To Boston This February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2024


Shakespeare & Company brings Golda's Balcony to Boston, featuring Annette Miller in her acclaimed performance as Golda Meir.

James Conlon Presents The Music Of William Grant Still And Alexander Zemlinsky, February-March 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2024


This February and March, James Conlon directs and curates a series of performances and events across Los Angeles highlighting the music of William Grant Still and Alexander Zemlinsky around the momentous return of Conlon’s Recovered Voices initiative at LA Opera featuring the Los Angeles premiere of Still’s Highway 1, USA and the revival of Zemlinsky’s The Dwarf (Der Zwerg) from February 24 to March 17. 

Ensemble Theatre Company Now Registering Students for Acting Classes During Spring Sessions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024


Ensemble Theatre Company is now registering students for acting classes during its spring sessions. Limited financial assistance is available.

Cast Set For Northeast Regional Tour Of Shakespeare & Company's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024


announces cast for Northeast Regional Tour of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Tom Jaeger. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2024


Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.

Dua Lipa's Service95 Celebrates Milestone 100th Issue
by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2024


Dua Lipa's Service95 editorial platform celebrates its milestone 100th issue featuring interviews with centenarians from all over the world, making for a wholesome celebration of life packed full of wisdom.

Review: GREASE THE MUSICAL at Her Majesty's Theatre
by Josh Stent - Jan 12, 2024


This revival of Grease is close to perfection… and dare I say it, I think I prefer it to the film! Not only do we get to follow Sandy and Danny in Grease The Musical, we also become more acquainted with all the Pink Ladies and T-Birds, which results in Grease The Musical feeling much more of a Rydell High ensemble show. Something that is most welcome.

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara to Present THE PIANIST OF WILLESDEN LANE Directed by Hershey Felder
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2024


Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will present THE PIANIST OF WILLESDEN LANE

BEHIND THE HAYSTACKS, CHESS STORY & More Arrive On Film Movement Plus This January
by Michael Major - Dec 29, 2023


If your New Year's resolutions include watching more award-winning, internationally-acclaimed festival favorites from around the world, look no further than FILM MOVEMENT PLUS, now available as a channel via Prime Video.

New York Women In Film & Television Reveals 2023 Women's Film Preservation Fund Grantees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2023


New York Women in Film & Television announces 2023 Women's Film Preservation Fund grantees.

Danny DeVito to Narrate MATILDA In Concert at New Jersey Symphony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2023


Don't miss New Jersey Symphony's live concert of Matilda with Danny DeVito narrating! Composer David Newman conducts the enchanting score at State Theatre New Jersey.

Ensemble Theatre Company Adds Performance of RING OF FIRE: The Music Of Johnny Cash
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2023


ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY is adding a performance of 'RING OF FIRE: The Music of Johnny Cash' due to overwhelming demand.

Andy Grotelueschen & Nicholas Edwards to Join New Maltby & Shire Musical THE COUNTRY WIFE at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2023


Andy Grotelueschen will replace the previously announced Jacob Ming-Trent for the first major New York presentation of Maltby & Shire’s new musical, The Country Wife at Red Bull Theater.

Feature: The Best Of 2023 And The Last Four Years
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 31, 2023


It's time to see what resonated the most with Broadway World Cabaret lead writer and Editor Stephen Mosher on the last day.

What's New on Max This December 2023
by Michael Major - Nov 27, 2023


Stream Original Comedy Specials “Leo Reich: Literally Who Cares?!” For HBO And “Gary Gulman: Born on 3rd Base” For Max, Max Original Documentary “Oprah and The Color Purple Journey,” HBO Original Documentary Series “Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage & Reckoning,” and more. Check out what's coming to Max and leaving Max in December 2023.

Utah Symphony Celebrates the Holiday Season with a Festive End-of-Year Line-Up
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2023


The Utah Symphony has a long history of bringing its community together through music at the holidays—and this year is no different! This winter season, the Utah Symphony presents a variety of festive concert performances which begins with the return of the community-favorite Messiah Sing-In tradition with the Utah Opera Chorus—a celebratory event that invites audience members to sing along with Handel's beloved oratorio.

A History of the American Film FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of A History of the American Film have there been?
A History of the American Film has had 5 productions including Broadway which opened in 1978, Regional (US) which opened in 1979, Regional (US) which opened in 1979, Canada which opened in 1979 and Regional (US) which opened in 1980.
What Tony Awards has A History of the American Film been nominated for?
Best Book of a Musical for Christopher Durang.

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