On the Town Revival 1997

Ages: 6+
Opened: August 1, 1997
Closing: unknown

On the Town - 1997 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Delacorte Theatre
81st and Central Park New York, NY 10024

Based on the ballet Fancy Free by Leonard Bernstein

On the Town - 1997 - Off-Broadway Cast

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On the Town FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of On the Town have there been?
On the Town has had 17 productions including Broadway which opened in 1944, Broadway which opened in 1944, Off-Broadway which opened in 1959, West End which opened in 1963, Broadway which opened in 1971, Broadway which opened in 1971, West End which opened in 1992, Off-Broadway which opened in 1997, Off-Broadway which opened in 1997, Broadway which opened in 1998, Broadway which opened in 1998, West End which opened in 2005, Los Angeles which opened in 2005, West End which opened in 2007, Off-Broadway which opened in 2008, Broadway which opened in 2014 and West End which opened in 2017.
What awards has On the Town been nominated for?
On the Town has been nominated for several awards. It received nominations for Outstanding Costume Design at The Lortels, with Paul Tazewell as the nominee. Additionally, it was nominated for Outstanding Scenic Design at The Lortels, with Adrianne Lobel as the nominee.
What awards has On the Town won?
On the Town has won several awards for its outstanding costume design and scenic design. Paul Tazewell received the Outstanding Costume Design award at The Lortels, while Adrianne Lobel won the Outstanding Scenic Design award at The Lortels.

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