Gerard Alessandrini
Latest News on Gerard Alessandrini:
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Comes to the Hobby Center (Nov 15, 2024)
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Enters Final Weekend of Performances (Nov 1, 2024)
Broadway Buying Guide: October 21, 2024- SUNSET BLVD Storms Back to Broadway (Oct 21, 2024)
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Comes to the Hobby Center (Nov 15, 2024)
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Enters Final Weekend of Performances (Nov 1, 2024)
Broadway Buying Guide: October 21, 2024- SUNSET BLVD Storms Back to Broadway (Oct 21, 2024)
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Mike Lew, Rehana Lew Mirza and Daniel Messe with the board of directors that includes-Elliot Brown, Richard Maltby, Jr., Richard Terrano, John Weidman, Andre Bishop, Gerard Alessandrini, Maur Yeston and Sarah Douglas
Date:
02/03/2020
From: Photo Coverage: The 2020 Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre is Given
The Company – Alex Getlin, Justin Keyes, Benjamin Eakeley,
Greg Jarrett, Gerry McIntrye, Jovan E’Sean, Mamie Parris, Gerard Alessandrini,
Evans Haile, Maury Yeston, Danny Percefull, James Morgan
Date:
11/18/2019
From: Photo Flash: Meet the Cast and Creatives of ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN IN THE THEATER
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Lyrics
Gerard Alessandrini, Spamilton
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- 2012 - Legend of Off Broadway Award
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Special Citations
Gerard Alessandrini, Forbidden Broadway
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Tony Awards - 2006 - Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre
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Drama League Awards - 1997 - Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre
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The Lortels - 1997 - Outstanding Body of Work
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Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Lyrics
Gerard Alessandrini, Forbidden Broadway Strikes Back
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Obie Awards - 1992 - Special Citations
Gerard Alessandrini, Forbidden Broadway
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Drama Desk Awards - 1985 - Special Awards
Gerard Alessandrini, Forbidden Broadway
Videos
Exclusive: Backstage with the Company of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG
by Joey Mervis - Sep 27, 2024
Video: Gerard Alessandrini Breaks Down the Origins of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY
by Joey Mervis - Sep 25, 2024
BWW Exclusive: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Celebrates Opening Night
by TV - Opening Night Special - Oct 16, 2019
BWW Exclusive: Watch FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Spoof MOULIN ROUGE! and FOSSE/VERDON!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 10, 2019
TV: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Spoofs LES MIZ, BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY & More at Barnes & Noble!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 26, 2014
TV: ROCKY, ALADDIN & More Get Spoofed in FORBIDDEN BROADWAY COMES OUT SWINGING
by Nicole Rosky - May 6, 2014
STAGE TUBE: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Parodies LES MISERABLES' 'Bring Him Home'
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 20, 2013
TV Exclusive: Randy Rainbow On the Scene at Opening of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: ALIVE AND KICKING
by Randy Rainbow - Sep 12, 2012
News
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Comes to the Hobby Center
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts will present the Tony Award®-winning FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, Gerard Alessandrini’s legendary and hilarious musical spoof of Broadway’s biggest shows and brightest stars.
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts will present the Tony Award®-winning FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, Gerard Alessandrini’s legendary and hilarious musical spoof of Broadway’s biggest shows and brightest stars.
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Enters Final Weekend of Performances
There are only five more performances left to see Gerard Alessandrini's FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song Off-Broadway at THEATER555. The Tony award-winning musical parody or Broadway shows and stars will be performed Friday, November 1st at 8PM, Saturday, November 2nd at 3PM and 8PM and Sunday, November 3rd at 3PM and will take its final bow on Sunday, November 3rd at 7:30 PM.
There are only five more performances left to see Gerard Alessandrini's FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song Off-Broadway at THEATER555. The Tony award-winning musical parody or Broadway shows and stars will be performed Friday, November 1st at 8PM, Saturday, November 2nd at 3PM and 8PM and Sunday, November 3rd at 3PM and will take its final bow on Sunday, November 3rd at 7:30 PM.
Broadway Buying Guide: October 21, 2024- SUNSET BLVD Storms Back to Broadway
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 21, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 21, 2024.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 15, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG to Play Final Performance in November
Gerard Alessandrini’s FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song will play its final New York performance at Theater555 in November. FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole a Song skewers the latest deluge of Broadway offerings. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Gerard Alessandrini’s FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song will play its final New York performance at Theater555 in November. FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole a Song skewers the latest deluge of Broadway offerings. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Michael McCorry Rose, Mary Testa and More Will Lead Reading of ELYSIAN FIELDS
An industry reading of Elysian Fields... a new musical will be presented on Tuesday, October 22nd at 2:00pm at Pearl Studios, 500 8th Avenue, Room 301.
An industry reading of Elysian Fields... a new musical will be presented on Tuesday, October 22nd at 2:00pm at Pearl Studios, 500 8th Avenue, Room 301.
Broadway Buying Guide: September 30, 2024- TEETH Returns for Spooky Season
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 30, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 30, 2024.
Videos You Missed This Week: DEATH BECOMES HER, THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, and More
Catch up on all the latest from the week ending September 27, 2024 with videos from Forbidden Broadway, Little Shop of Horrors, Death Becomes Her, and more!
Catch up on all the latest from the week ending September 27, 2024 with videos from Forbidden Broadway, Little Shop of Horrors, Death Becomes Her, and more!
What's Opening Off-Broadway in Fall 2024
Check out a full list of what's opening Off-Broadway this fall! Productions will star big names including Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, and many more! See what Off-Broadway has to offer and check out BroadwayWorld's complete list.
Check out a full list of what's opening Off-Broadway this fall! Productions will star big names including Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, and many more! See what Off-Broadway has to offer and check out BroadwayWorld's complete list.
Exclusive: Backstage with the Company of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG
In this exclusive video, watch as we check in with all four stars (Chris Collins-Pisano, Danny Hayward, Nicole Vanessa Ortiz and Jenny Lee Stern) along with Alessandrini and music director Fred Barton to find out more about the show's enduring legacy, which actors are the easiest and hardest to parody, and so much more!
In this exclusive video, watch as we check in with all four stars (Chris Collins-Pisano, Danny Hayward, Nicole Vanessa Ortiz and Jenny Lee Stern) along with Alessandrini and music director Fred Barton to find out more about the show's enduring legacy, which actors are the easiest and hardest to parody, and so much more!
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG to Launch 30 at 30 Ticket Initiative
A new initiative is launching at Forbidden Broadway, offering discounted $30 tickets for select Off-Broadway shows for theatergoers aged 30 and under, aiming to make theater more accessible to younger audiences. Learn more!
A new initiative is launching at Forbidden Broadway, offering discounted $30 tickets for select Off-Broadway shows for theatergoers aged 30 and under, aiming to make theater more accessible to younger audiences. Learn more!
Video: Gerard Alessandrini Breaks Down the Origins of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY
Gerard Alessandrini’s beloved tradition is back this season with Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song, which opened just last week at THEATER555. In this video, he chats more about the Forbidden Broadway legacy and check out highlights from Merrily We Stole a Song!
Gerard Alessandrini’s beloved tradition is back this season with Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song, which opened just last week at THEATER555. In this video, he chats more about the Forbidden Broadway legacy and check out highlights from Merrily We Stole a Song!
Broadway Buying Guide: September 23, 2024- See the New Stars of CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
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Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 23, 2024.
Margaret Pine Visits FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Off-Broadway
The real Margaret Pine whose character is represented in Hell's Kitchen as Alicia Keys piano teacher stopped by 'FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song' at Off-Broadway at Theater 555 to see herself spoofed.
The real Margaret Pine whose character is represented in Hell's Kitchen as Alicia Keys piano teacher stopped by 'FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song' at Off-Broadway at Theater 555 to see herself spoofed.
Photos: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Opens Off-Broadway
Gerard Alessandrini’s FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song opened on Thursday, September 19th. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from opening night here!
Gerard Alessandrini’s FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song opened on Thursday, September 19th. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from opening night here!
Review Roundup: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG Opens Off-Broadway
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG is making its triumphant Off-Broadway return tonight! Read reviews for the award-winning musical parody of Broadway shows and stars.
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG is making its triumphant Off-Broadway return tonight! Read reviews for the award-winning musical parody of Broadway shows and stars.
Photos: Lorna Luft Stops By FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG
Gerard Alessandrini’s FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song, opens Off-Broadway at THEATER555 welcomed show business legend Lorna Luft. Check out photos from the her visit!
Gerard Alessandrini’s FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song, opens Off-Broadway at THEATER555 welcomed show business legend Lorna Luft. Check out photos from the her visit!
Photos: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Returns Off-Broadway With MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG
Gerard Alessandrini’s FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song, opens Off-Broadway at THEATER555 (555 West 42nd Street) on Thursday, September 19th. Check out photos from the production!
Gerard Alessandrini’s FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song, opens Off-Broadway at THEATER555 (555 West 42nd Street) on Thursday, September 19th. Check out photos from the production!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 18, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 18, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 18, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Broadway Buying Guide: September 9, 2024- See Alyssa Milano in CHICAGO Starting Next Week
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 9, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 9, 2024.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Gerard Alessandrini written?
Gerard Alessandrini has written 31 shows including Forbidden Broadway (Conceiver), Diamonds (Composer), Forbidden Broadway 1988/1989 (Conceiver), Forbidden Broadway 1988/1989 (Conceiver), Forbidden Broadway (Lyricist), Forbidden Broadway 1990 (Conceiver), Forbidden Broadway 1991 1/2 (Conceiver), Forbidden Christmas (Conceiver), Forbidden Broadway 1992 (Creator), Forbidden Broadway 1992 (Creator), Forbidden Broadway Featuring Forbidden Christmas (Creator), Forbidden Broadway 1993 (Creator), Forbidden Broadway 1994 (Creator), Forbidden Hollywood (Playwright), Forbidden Broadway Strikes Back (Creator), Forbidden Broadway Cleans Up Its Act (Creator), Forbidden Broadway Cleans Up Its Act (Conceiver/Lyrics), Forbidden Broadway 2001: A Spoof Odyssey (Creator), Forbidden Broadway 20th Anniversary Celebration (Creator), Mr. President (Author), Forbidden Broadway Summer Shock! (Conceiver), Forbidden Broadway SVU: Special Victims Unit (Conceiver/Lyrics), Forbidden Broadway: The Roast of Utopia (Author), Forbidden Broadway: Rude Awakening (Author), Forbidden Broadway: Rude Awakening (Lyricist), Forbidden Broadway Dances With the Stars! (Author), Forbidden Broadway Goes to Rehab (Creator), Forbidden Broadway Goes to Rehab (Playwright), Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation (Author), Anything Can Happen in the Theater: The Songs of Maury Yeston (Creator), Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song (Writer).
What awards has Gerard Alessandrini been nominated for?
Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Spamilton, Legend of Off Broadway Award (), Special Citations (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Forbidden Broadway, Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre (Tony Awards) for , Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Body of Work (The Lortels), Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Forbidden Broadway Strikes Back, Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Forbidden Broadway and Special Awards (Drama Desk Awards) for Forbidden Broadway.
What awards has Gerard Alessandrini won?
Gerard Alessandrini has won several prestigious awards, including the Legend of Off Broadway Award. He received Special Citations from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Forbidden Broadway. He was awarded Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre at the Tony Awards and recognized for Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre by the Drama League Awards. Additionally, he received the Outstanding Body of Work award from The Lortels and Special Citations from the Obie Awards for Forbidden Broadway. He also earned Special Awards from the Drama Desk Awards for his contributions to Forbidden Broadway.
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