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Carnival! Revival

Closing: December 07, 1986

Carnival! - 1986 Regional (US) History , Info & More

Goodspeed Opera House
PO Box A, 6 Main Street East Haddam, CT 06423

Based on the novela The Love of Seven Dolls by Paul Gallico and the film adaptation by Helen Deutsch


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Broadway Musicals for Every US State
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 13, 2025


This time, the reader question was: There are only three states in America without known Broadway musicals set within their borders. Can you guess which three? WE're breaking it down state by state.

Springfield Chamber Players Revive Their JOHNNY APPLESEED PLUS Family Concert For The Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2024


The Springfield Chamber Players will bring their family-friendly Johnny Appleseed Plus concert to Springfield's new event venue, 52 Sumner next month. Learn more here!

THE PEKING ACROBATS Come to CAPA Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024


THE PEKING ACROBATS® will bring theirdisplay of skill and artistry to the Davidson Theatre (77 S. High St.) stage on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

GALA Choruses Festival 2024 is Coming to Minneapolis This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2024


The GALA Choruses Festival 2024 will bring 7,000 singers from 122 choruses worldwide to Minneapolis for five days of concerts and community events, marking the first in-person festival in eight years. Learn how to purchase tickets!

What's New On Max This January 2024
by Michael Major - Dec 21, 2023


Find out what's new on Max this January, including the Debut of HBO Original “True Detective: Night Country” and Max Original “On the Roam,” New Seasons Of Max Original “Sort Of,' HBO Original “Real Time with Bill Maher,” And Adult Swim's “Rick and Morty,” And Debut of HBO Original Documentary “Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project.'

Review Roundup: Immersive HERE LIES LOVE Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2023


Here Lies Love, the new musical from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, officially opens tonight at the Broadway Theatre. Read the reviews!

Chicago Shakespeare Welcomes New Artistic and Executive Leadership to Drive Innovation and Creativity in Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023


Chicago Shakespeare is welcoming new artistic and executive leadership, who are set to bring fresh ideas, innovation, and creativity to the theater scene. Prepare to be amazed by the exciting changes happening at Chicago Shakespeare.

Campy Cult Hit THE VILLAGE! Returns For 3rd Run At Dixon Place This June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2023


After a sold out run last fall and an encore production this winter, Dixon Place will present a second encore run of THE VILLAGE! A DISCO DAYDREAM beginning Thursday, June 1st. This meta musical comedy filled with high jinks, low kinks, and go-go boys is written by Nora Burns (David's Friend, Unitard) and directed by Adam Pivirotto, with choreography by Robin Carrigan and a cast of ten diverse actors and dancers.

California Symphony to End the Season With World Premiere by Viet Cuong Featuring Pianist Sarah Cahill
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2023


California Symphony will close its 2022-23 season with its Fresh Inspirations program, featuring the World Premiere of Stargazer, a piano concerto by the symphony's Young American Composer in Residence Viet Cuong (2020-2023)

THE VILLAGE! A DISCO DAYDREAM Reopens Tonight at Dixon Place
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2023


The Village! A Disco Daydream returns to Dixon Place after a sold-out premiere run last fall. The encore engagement will be performed for four weekends opening tonight – Thursday, February 2 at 7:30 PM – and running through Friday, February 24.

Diversionary Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team For THE HIGH TABLE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2023


Diversionary Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its production of The High Table, by Temi Wilkey, directed by Niyi Coker Jr.  The High Table will run February 9 – March 5 (press opening on February 18) at Diversionary Theatre in University Heights. 

THE VILLAGE! A DISCO DAYDREAM to Return to Dixon Place For Monthlong Run in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2023


The Village! A Disco Daydream will return to Dixon Place next month after sold-out premiere run last fall. The encore engagement will be performed for four weekends staring on Thursday, February 2 at 7:30 PM and running through Friday, February 24.

Viet Cuong's Final Commission For California Symphony To Feature Pianist Sarah Cahill, May 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2022


California Symphony announces the World Premiere of the third and final commission for California Symphony by Young American Composer-in-Residence Viet Cuong (2020-2023) will be a piano concerto (title TBD), to be performed May 20–21, 2023 in Fresh Inspirations, the orchestra's momentous season finale concert. It was further announced this new work will feature nationally acclaimed pianist Sarah Cahill as the guest soloist.

THE VILLAGE, A DISCO MUSICAL! by Nora Burns Extended at Dixon Place
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2022


The Village, A Disco Musical! is extending its hit engagement at Dixon Place after its first week of sell-out performances. Originally scheduled to run through Saturday, October 15, the production will add performances on Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22 at 7:30 PM.

THE VILLAGE, A DISCO MUSICAL! Opens Tonight at Dixon Place
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2022


Dixon Place will present The Village, A Disco Musical! for a limited run engagement opening tonight – Thursday, October 6 – and running through Saturday, October 15. A meta musical comedy filled with high jinx, low kinks, and go-go boys, the show features a cast of ten diverse actors and dancers. 

24 Actors Will Make Their Broadway Debuts in LEOPOLDSTADT; Meet the Full Cast!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2022


Leopoldstadt officially begins previews on Broadway, September 14. Get to know the cast bringing this play to the stage!

Dixon Place to Present THE VILLAGE, A DISCO MUSICAL! by Nora Burns in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2022


Dixon Place will present The Village, A Disco Musical! for a limited run engagement from October 6 - 15, 2022. Set in New York City in 1979, The Village is loosely based on Our Town (if Thornton Wilder had lived on Christopher Street).

Hennepin Theatre Trust Celebrates Heart of Hennepin with 'LGTBQIA+ History on Hennepin' Exhibit
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2022


 Hennepin Theatre Trust is celebrating Heart of Hennepin with its second in a series of four centennial-focused exhibits entitled LGBTQIA+ History on Hennepin on display now in Jack Link’s Legend Lounge in The Hennepin event center (900 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis).

Art House Productions Names Six New Board Members
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 11, 2022


Art House Productions, Jersey City’s home for the performing and visual arts for the past 20 years, has announced the appointment of six new members to its Board of Trustees, Margo Chaly, Bree Falato, Sunil K. Garg, Ibn Sharif Shakoor, and Lewis Spears. The new board members will provide additional leadership as Art House Productions moves into its permanent home at The Hendrix (180 Morgan St) in Jersey City, NJ in Fall 2022. The development is in partnership with SILVERMAN, The Albanese Group, and Liberty Harbor.

10 Musical Horror da guardare ad Halloween
by Andrea Domanico - Oct 31, 2021


Halloween 2021 è ormai alle porte. Se stai preparando un party in maschera o prevedi una serata sul divano con gli amici più stretti perché non farlo a suon di musical? Ecco alcuni film musical a tema horror ideali per la notte più terrificante dell’anno.

The 2021 Festival Of Cinema NYC to Return As A Live In-Person Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2021


Bookending over 120 independent films from around the world with many premieres among them, will be the Opening Night selection of John Carlucci and Brandon Laganke's crowd favorite Drunk Bus, and the Closing Night screening of Erin Granat & Machete Bang Bang's acclaimed LGBTQ film, Moon Manor.

Katrina and The Waves and More Announced For Hale Barns Carnival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2021


The Eighties extravaganza on Sunday 18 July is the brilliant finale to three unmissable nights of music promised at the annual Cheshire event which raises thousands of pounds for good causes.

Student Blog: Cutting Songs: The Dos and Don'ts of Adapting Musicals
by Student Blogger: Adam Beam - Jun 24, 2021


The disappointment of our favorite songs being cut in the adaptations of our favorite shows is sometimes palpable. However, as 'In the Heights' shows, there's a way to make these cuts work. So here are some prime examples of the dos and don'ts when wondering what winds up on the cutting room floor.

Boney M, Russell Watson, Katrina and The Waves, and 5 Star Headline Hale Barns Carnival 2021
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2021


Hale Barns Carnival returns for 2021 – and the hugely popular festival is bigger than ever with a brilliant line-up over three unmissable nights.

Dance Legend Jacques d'Amboise Passes Away at 86
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2021


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that dance legend Jacques d'Amboise, father of Tony nominee Charlotte d'Amboise, has passed away, according to ABT's Robert La Fosse. He was 86 years old.

Carnival! History

Other Productions of Carnival!

1961   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1961   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1962   West End London Production
West End
1962   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
1968   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1986   Regional (US) Goodspeed Revival
Regional (US)
1993   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
2002   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2006   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2007   Washington, DC (Regional) Kennedy Center Revival
Washington, DC (Regional)
2010   East Haddam, CT (Regional) Goodspeed Opera House Revival
East Haddam, CT (Regional)
2026   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway

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