Defying Gravity 1997

Opened: November 2, 1997
Closing: January 04, 1998

Defying Gravity - 1997 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

American Place Theatre
266 West 37th Street, Floor 22 New York, NY 10018

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Review: CELEBRATING BROADWAY'S LEADING LADIES at Auguste Théâtre
by Patrick Honoré - Apr 13, 2024


A Showstopping AMT Live Concert at Auguste Théâtre in Paris.

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by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 28, 2024


Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth will be joined by special guest, composer, and songwriter Stephen Schwartz at New Jersey Performing Arts Center next month.

Idina Menzel Will Headline Palm Springs Pride Festival This November
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2023


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2023


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by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2022


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by Student Blogger: Madison Moore - Feb 18, 2021


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The 101 Greatest Showtunes from 1920-2020
by Peter Nason - Mar 19, 2020


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Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think of The Public's MOTHER OF THE MAID, Starring Glenn Close?
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2018


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VIDEO: Lea Michele Duets 'Defying Gravity' With AMERICAN IDOL Contestant Ada Vox
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2018


On last night's Celebrity Duets episode of American Idol, Lea Michele appeared to sing a duet version of Defying Gravity from Wicked with contestant Ada Vox.

Australian Contemporary Circus Company To Showcase Gravity-Defying Stunts At Chan Centre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2018


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Royal Mail today celebrates 10 iconic buildings in the UK with the launch of a set of Special Stamps.

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by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2017


New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents shows for the whole family! Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company presents Year of The Rooster. A delight for the entire family, the Year of the Rooster combines the elegance of traditional Asian art and the beauty of American modern dance with thrilling choreography, exotic music and dazzling acrobats. Today, January 28, 2017 2:00 PM & Sunday, January 29, 2017 2:00 PM at Victoria Theater.

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by BWW News Desk - Dec 22, 2016


New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents shows for the whole family! Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company presents Year of The Rooster. A delight for the entire family, the Year of the Rooster combines the elegance of traditional Asian art and the beauty of American modern dance with thrilling choreography, exotic music and dazzling acrobats. Saturday, January 28, 2017 2:00 PM & Sunday, January 29, 2017 2:00 PM at Victoria Theater.

PETER & THE WOLF, PEKING ACROBATS, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD and More Set for 2017 Kids Series at NJPAC
by BWW News Desk - Dec 16, 2016


New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents shows for the whole family! Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company presents Year of The Rooster. A delight for the entire family, the Year of the Rooster combines the elegance of traditional Asian art and the beauty of American modern dance with thrilling choreography, exotic music and dazzling acrobats. Saturday, January 28, 2017 2:00 PM & Sunday, January 29, 2017 2:00 PM at Victoria Theater.

Defying Gravity FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Defying Gravity have there been?
Defying Gravity has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1997.

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