Comedy 1972

Opened: November 6, 1972
Closing: November 18, 1972

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Emerson Colonial Theatre
106 Boylston St. Boston, MA 02116

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FERTILE GROUND ROUNDUP #1
by Krista Garver - Apr 17, 2024


We are halfway through Portland’s 2024 Fertile Ground Festival of New Works, and every show I’ve seen so far has reminded me why this is my favorite 11 days of the year.

The Lesser-Known Works of Composer, Musician, and Orchestrator Tom Kitt
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024


Tom Kitt's latest project is providing Orchestrations and Music Consulting for the new Broadway musical Hell's Kitchen. As Kitt's work hits the Broadway stage yet again, here are some of his recent collaborations that Broadway fans may not be as familiar with!

Patti LuPone Will Return to Broadway in THE ROOMMATE Opposite Mia Farrow
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2024


Patti LuPone is headed back to Broadway this year! She will star opposite Mia Farrow in Jen Silverman's new play, The Roommate. Learn more here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 11, 2024
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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 11, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

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by Elliot Lanes - Apr 2, 2024


Today’s subject Peter Anastos has been living his theatre life as one of the co-Founders of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. The all- male dance troupe has been parodying the classics of ballet for 50 years now. You can see the company in action for three performances only from April fourth through sixth in the Opera House at Kennedy Center.

Canadian Stage Sets 2024-25 Season Featuring Toronto and Canadian Premieres & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024


Canadian Stage has unveiled its 24.25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

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by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2024


Join the 2024 EstroGenius Festival: EXPAND, presented by FRIGID New York and Manhattan Theatre Source. Celebrating womxn, trans and gender non-conforming artists from March 14-30 at various New York venues.

Judd Apatow to Produce GODSPELL Documentary About Legendary Toronto Production
by Michael Major - Mar 14, 2024


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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 12, 2024
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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 12, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

The Legendary Penny Arcade Closes Out Bridge Street Theatre's SoloFest
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 9, 2024


Bridge Street Theatre will close out its 2024 SoloFest with the legendary downtown performance artist Penny Arcade in her one-woman show “Longing Lasts Longer”, being presented for three performances only March 22-24, 2024.

Review: SOMETHING'S AFOOT at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Mar 9, 2024


Curating a season is not an easy thing, especially for a large, professional theater. You want to strike that delicate balance of diversity, entertainment, cutting edge, and most of all audience appeal. But when the 5th Avenue Theater announced they were doing “Something’s Afoot”, an old show often done by community theaters, I was perplexed. But maybe it’s good, I mean, I’ve never seen it. Sadly, it’s not.

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Watch as Disaster! The Musical Director, Jamie Rogers talks about bringing the production to The Georgetown Palace Theatre.

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by Alan Portner - Mar 6, 2024


Plain old feel-good musicals are rare. The “Dancing Queen” of this limited genre is “Mamma Mia!” The 25th Anniversary tour of this truly enjoyable evening out at the theatre plays through Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Kansas City Music Hall in downtown Kansas City.

Broadway Streaming Guide: March 2024 - Where to Watch GIRLS5EVA & More
by Michael Major - Mar 1, 2024


It's your lucky month as March is filled with a brand-new lineup of streaming content for Broadway fans! From the return of Girls5Eva and movie musicals like Wonka and Cabaret coming to streaming, this season also features new streaming projects with Carol Burnett, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Ariana DeBose, Ariana Grande, and more.

Carnegie Hall's FALL OF THE WEIMAR REPUBLIC: DANCING ON THE PRECIPICE Festival Continues This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2024


Experience the continuation of CARNEGIE HALL's FALL OF THE WEIMAR REPUBLIC: DANCING ON THE PRECIPICE festival this spring.

Everything New On Max This March: What's Coming & Going
by Michael Major - Feb 26, 2024


Discover the latest additions coming to Max this March. Stay updated on the newest releases and must-watch shows. Plus, find out what titles are leaving in March. Get ready to stream your favorites!

Video: Anne Hathaway Has Emotional Reaction to Barbra Streisand at the SAG Awards
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2024


Watch Anne Hathaway's reaction to Barbra Streisand's Lifetime Achievement Award at the SAG Awards here!

The Marsh San Francisco to Present Limited Engagement Return of Brian Copeland's NOT A GENUINE BLACK MAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2024


The Marsh San Francisco will mark the 20th anniversary of Not a Genuine Black Man, with a special limited engagement that will include the 1,000th performance of Brian Copeland’s work. Learn more about the engagement here.

John Douglas Thompson & Nicole Ari Parker to Lead Red Bull Theater's ANTONY & CLEOPATRA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2024


RED BULL THEATER has revealed updated casting for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: Antony & Cleopatra by William Shakespeare. See who is starring!

Emelin Theatre Presents DOT DOT DOT: A New Musical This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2024


Emelin Theatre will present DOT DOT DOT: A New Musical, inspired by Peter H. Reynolds' Creatrilogy. Three other titles are scheduled for Spring 2024.

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by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2024


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by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2024


FRIGID New York and Manhattan Theatre Source will present the 2024 EstroGenius Festival: EXPAND, a theatre festival celebrating womxn, trans and gender non-conforming artists, March 14-30.

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These four series join Peacock's roster of anticipated content, including APPLES NEVER FALL, HYSTERIA!, THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ, THOSE ABOUT TO DIE, FIGHT NIGHT: THE MILLION DOLLAR HEIST, WE ARE LADY PARTS S2, TEACUP, and THE DAY OF THE JACKAL as well as recent Peacock Originals including TED, POKER FACE, BUPKIS, and more.

Photos: Taylor Swift & Tobin Mitnick Once Starred Together in GREASE
by Joshua Wright - Feb 2, 2024


Social media personality and comedian Tobin Mitnick recently shared on Instagram photos found by his mom (thanks, mom!) of himself co-starring in a childhood production of Grease with none other than Taylor Swift.

Comedy FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Comedy have there been?
Comedy has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1972 and Off-Broadway which opened in 1974.

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