The Fourposter 1951

Opened: October 24, 1951

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Alison Smyth and Scott Clarkson Lead THE FOURPOSTER at the Classic Theatre Festival This Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2022


Canadian actress and singer Alison Smyth returns to the Classic Theatre Festival this August to play Agnes in Jan de Hartog's THE FOURPOSTER with Scott Clarkson as Michael. The production is directed by Laurel Smith, the Artistic Producer of the Festival, with fight choreography by Jessica Vandenberg.

BWW Review: I DO! I DO! Upstairs at the Gatehouse
by Gary Naylor - Oct 31, 2019


I Do! I Do! even with this updated book, is an old-fashioned two-hander musical that never fails to please, without ever challenging the traditional approach to the union between a man and a woman.

BWW Review: Decades of marital bliss fly by in 'I DO! I DO!' at Stages St. Louis
by Steve Callahan - Jun 23, 2018


Stages St. Louis is one of the great success stories in American theater. Jack Lane and Michael Hamilton started a little group in 1987 and it soon grew into a dynamite company producing season after season of superbly professional musical theater.

Virginia Rep to Open I DO! I DO! Next Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2016


Virginia Repertory Theatre sets the opening of I DO! I DO! for Today, February 26 at Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road. The show runs through Sunday, April 3, 2016.

Virginia Rep to Open I DO! I DO! Next Friday
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2016


Virginia Repertory Theatre sets the opening of I DO! I DO! for Friday, February 26 at Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road. The show runs through Sunday, April 3, 2016.

The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass Band Plays Bucks County Playhouse Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2015


For two performances only today, September 26th the Bucks County Playhouse is proud to exclusively host exclusively the Brothers of the Battlefield's, RODNEY MARSALIS PHILADELPHIA BIG BRASS BAND at 2pm and 8pm.

The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass Band to Play Bucks County Playhouse, 9/26
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2015


For two performances only on Saturday, September 26th the Bucks County Playhouse is proud to exclusively host exclusively the Brothers of the Battlefield's, RODNEY MARSALIS PHILADELPHIA BIG BRASS BAND at 2pm and 8pm.

Bucks County Playhouse Presents COMPANY, Directed by Hunter Foster
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 30, 2015


Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) producers proudly open Stephen Sonheim's COMPANY 7pm Saturday, MAY 30th, starring American Idol's breakout star, Justin Guarini.

Married Stars Kier Dullea and Mia Dillon to Lead ON GOLDEN POND at Bucks County Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2015


Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) announces Bucks County's own John Augustine to return (The Hummingbird's Tour, 2014, Director) to the Bucks County Playhouse stage as 'Larry' in Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY, running May 29-June 21. Augustine will play alongside Broadway's Candy Buckley (Scandalous, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Cabaret) as 'Joanne'.

Alan Cumming Performs at Bucks County Playhouse's GALAVANT IN THE GARDEN Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2015


Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) announces 'Galavant In The Garden,' a spring garden party benefiting the theater tonight, May 9, featuring a special preview performance of Tony Award-winning actor Alan Cumming's new one-man show at Dark Hollow Farm, a private Bucks County gentleman's estate.

Alan Cumming to Perform at Bucks County Playhouse's GALAVANT IN THE GARDEN Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2015


Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) announces 'Galavant In The Garden,' a spring garden party benefiting the theater on May 9, featuring a special preview performance of Tony Award-winning actor Alan Cumming's new one-man show at Dark Hollow Farm, a private Bucks County gentleman's estate.

Bucks County Playhouse to Hold Talk Back for NATIONAL PASTIME
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 15, 2015


Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) As the bats crack for the start of the baseball season next month, BUCKS COUNTY PLAYHOUSE begins its season with NATIONAL PASTIME, a new musical comedy about baseball and romance, playing April 2 to 19 at Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA.

Hunter Foster Will Return to Bucks County Playhouse to Direct NATIONAL PASTIME & COMPANY; Full Season Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 9, 2015


Three musicals and two plays - along with the return of the 2nd OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN FESTIVAL for lyricists - will comprise the historic BUCKS COUNTY PLAYHOUSE's 76th anniversary season in New Hope, Pa. starting in April, it has been announced by the Playhouse's producing team of Tony Award-winning producers, Alexander Fraser, Robyn Goodman, Stephen Kocis and Josh Fiedler.

Colleen Moore Stars in LATE NITE CATECHISM Tonight at Bucks County Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2015


Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) welcomes Entertainment Events and their production of Late Nite Catechism set to open tonight, February 3rd, 2015.

Colleen Moore to Star in LATE NITE CATECHISM, 2/3 at Bucks County Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2015


Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) welcomes Entertainment Events and their production of Late Nite Catechism set to open February 3rd, 2015.

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Begins Tonight at Bucks County Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2015


Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) welcomes GFour Productions, winners of 54 Drama Desk and 44 Tony Awards who have officially announced their cast of leading ladies for the production of the international hit show Menopause The Musical. Best described as a groundbreaking celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of or have survived 'The Change', Menopause The Musical is sure to leave audiences inspired and laughing long after the show.

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Sets Cast, will Run 1/21-2/1 at Bucks County Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2015


Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) welcomes GFour Productions, winners of 54 Drama Desk and 44 Tony Awards who have officially announced their cast of leading ladies for the production of the international hit show Menopause The Musical. Best described as a groundbreaking celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of or have survived 'The Change', Menopause The Musical is sure to leave audiences inspired and laughing long after the show.

Robert Dubac Brings 'BOOK OF MORON' to Bucks County Playhouse Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2014


Bucks County Playhouse welcomes the national tour of the uproarious one-man show by Robert Dubac in: THE MALE INTELLECT: AN OXYMORON?, followed by his THE BOOK OF MORON, starting tonight, November 25th.

Robert Dubac to Bring 'THE MALE INTELLECT' and 'BOOK OF MORON' to Bucks County Playhouse, Beginning 11/25
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2014


Bucks County Playhouse welcomes the national tour of the uproarious one-man show by Robert Dubac in: THE MALE INTELLECT: AN OXYMORON?, followed by his THE BOOK OF MORON, starting November 25th.

Stars from AMERICAN IDOL, SYTYCD & DWTS Set for Tonight's BALLROOM WITH A TWIST at Bucks County Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2014


Bucks County Playhouse opens up its stage to the star power talent with the National Tour of BALLROOM WITH A TWIST tonight, November 4th. Audiences are invited to experience the unique and live thrill of witnessing pros from Dancing with the Stars, American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance move together now all on one stage at the Playhouse.

BALLROOM WITH A TWIST Dances Into Bucks County Playhouse, 11/4
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2014


Bucks County Playhouse opens up its stage to the star power talent with the National Tour of BALLROOM WITH A TWIST this November 4th. Audiences are invited to experience the unique and live thrill of witnessing pros from Dancing with the Stars, American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance move together now all on one stage at the Playhouse.

Kevin Cahoon and Erik Altemus Lead 'ROCKY HORROR', Beginning Tonight at Bucks County Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2014


Bucks County Playhouse Producers Alexander Fraser, Robyn Goodman, Stephen Kocis and Josh Fiedler, announce casting for the much-anticipated fall production of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show.

Marin Mazzie Joins 'GETTING TO KNOW YOU' Benefit at Bucks County Playhouse Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2014


Bucks County Playhouse Producers Robyn Goodman and Alexander Fraser are thrilled to welcome the addition of Broadway's beloved Marin Mazzie to the cast of GETTING TO KNOW YOU: An Enchanted Evening of Oscar Hammerstein II, the Today night benefit concert of the inaugural Oscar Hammerstein Festival.

Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana and More Set for Bucks County Playhouse's OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN FESTIVAL This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2014


Bucks County Playhouse Producers Robyn Goodman and Alexander Fraser announce the launch of a musical theatre development program focusing on the importance of lyrics in the creation of new musicals: The Oscar Hammerstein Festival - named in honor of the master writer whose countless accomplishments during his illustrious career include having mentored a young Stephen Sondheim at Hammerstein's Bucks County farm -- is a year-long program that offers expert mentorship to early career composers and lyricists. The Oscar Hammerstein Festival will culminate in a weekend with musical theatre experts, artists, and enthusiasts and various events open to the general public. The Festival will launch this weekend, September 26 - 28, 2014.

Dirty Bourbon River, Lea DeLaria and More Set for Bucks County Playhouse's JAZZ FEST 2014
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2014


Bucks County Playhouse under the direction of Alexander Fraser and Robyn Goodman is delighted to announce the launch of the upcoming Bridge Street Concert Series: Jazz Fest 2014.

The Fourposter FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Fourposter have there been?
The Fourposter has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1951 and Broadway which opened in 1955.
What Tony Awards has The Fourposter been nominated for?
Best Play and , Best Direction for Jose Ferrer.
What Tony Awards has The Fourposter won?
Best Play, Best Direction for Jose Ferrer, .

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