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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Original London Production, 1980
Performer

[West End]
London Production, 1978
Rooster Hannigan

[London Fringe]
Original London Production, 1974
Performer

[West End]
London Revival, 1971
Gaylord Ravenal

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1970
Sakini

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1965
Arthur Kipps (Standby) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1964
Bob

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1963
Littlechap [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1962
Littlechap [Replacement]

Littlechap (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1961
Andrew

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1960
Matt [The Boy]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1951
Willie Baxter

Willie Baxter


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Are There Lots of Musicals About Teenagers?

This time, the reader question was: How often have Broadway musicals like The Outsiders been about teenagers?
ANNIE Original London Cast Recording to be Released

Stage Door Records has announced the debut CD release of the 'Annie' Original London Cast Recording. Digitally remastered from the studio master tapes, the CD will be released in stores on February 28th, 2020.
The Ritz Theatre Co. Presents THE FANTASTICKS

The Fantasticks is a 1960 musical with music by Harvey Schmidt and lyrics by Tom Jones. It tells an allegorical story, loosely based on the play The Romancers (Les Romanesques) by Edmond Rostand, concerning two neighboring fathers who trick their children, Luisa and Matt, into falling in love by pretending to feud.
The Ritz Theatre Co. Presents THE FANTASTICKS

The Fantasticks is a 1960 musical with music by Harvey Schmidt and lyrics by Tom Jones. It tells an allegorical story, loosely based on the play The Romancers (Les Romanesques) by Edmond Rostand, concerning two neighboring fathers who trick their children, Luisa and Matt, into falling in love by pretending to feud.
The Ritz Theatre Co. Presents THE FANTASTICKS

The Fantasticks is a 1960 musical with music by Harvey Schmidt and lyrics by Tom Jones. It tells an allegorical story, loosely based on the play The Romancers (Les Romanesques) by Edmond Rostand, concerning two neighboring fathers who trick their children, Luisa and Matt, into falling in love by pretending to feud.
THE BOYS IN THE BAND Blu-ray Edition Out Today

A stage classic on the big screen!
Photo Flash: Brenda Braxton, Chester Gregory, Gabriela Garcia and Lee Summers Attend 2014 Holiday Jazz & Toy Drive

On Monday, Dec 15th 2014 over a 100 artists, musicians, educators, and entrepreneurs gathered in Harlem for Shaun Derik's annual Holiday Jazz and Toy Drive (Shaun Derik's GOOD Night). Shaun Derik is a nationally acclaimed youth empowerment speaker. His clients include the Ohio and Mississippi Departments of Education, National Police Activities League, Pride, FBLA and Big Brothers Big Sister of New York. Shaun Derik's GOOD parties feature live jazz musicians, Broadway performers, an in-house chef as guests come together to benefit a specific cause. This year's cause: Toys for Inner City Children. Scroll down for photos from the event!
BWW Interview: Max Crumm Is the One That You Want in THE FANTASTICKS

Max Crumm goes from a reality TV show to THE FATNATSTICKS with several impressive stops along the way.
Ridgefield Playhouse Film Society Presents THE BOYS IN THE BAND with Actor Q&A Tonight

THE BOYS IN THE BAND is a classic 1970 film directed by William Friedkin, and co-stars Laurence Luckinbill as an out-of-the-closet husband and father. The screenplay by Mart Crowley is based on his hit Off-Broadway play of the same title. 'THE BOYS IN THE BAND is not a musical' read the film's original ads. As the first major film studio production to deal frankly with homosexuality, every member of the show's original Off-Broadway cast ap- pears in the iconic film, including Laurence Luckinbill.
Ridgefield Playhouse Film Society Presents THE BOYS IN THE BAND with Actor Q&A, 6/30

THE BOYS IN THE BAND is a classic 1970 film directed by William Friedkin, and co-stars Laurence Luckinbill as an out-of-the-closet husband and father. The screenplay by Mart Crowley is based on his hit Off-Broadway play of the same title. 'THE BOYS IN THE BAND is not a musical" read the film's original ads. As the first major film studio production to deal frankly with homosexuality, every member of the show's original Off-Broadway cast ap- pears in the iconic film, including Laurence Luckinbill.
Masterworks Broadway to Release SEVENTEEN and London CABARET Cast Recordings

Masterworks Broadway continues to release cast recordings previously unavailable in the CD era. Seventeen (1951 Original Broadway Cast) and Cabaret (1968 Original London Cast) will be available as downloads through all major digital service providers and as disc-on-demand with the original cover art, via Arkivmusic.com and Amazon.com. All releases will be accompanied by new album pages and photos on MasterworksBroadway.com.
Stage Door Records to Release 1980 Original London Cast Recording of COLETTE, 2/22

Stage Door Records will release of the 1980 Original London Cast Recording of the musical COLETTE by John Dankworth on February 22nd. The release will be the first time the recording has been available on CD. The musical starred Cleo Laine in the title role. The show originally opened at The Stables Theatre, Wavendon in 1979 and transferred to the Comedy Theatre, London in September 1980.
Stage Door Records to Release 1980 Original London Cast Recording of COLETTE, 2/22

Stage Door Records will release of the 1980 Original London Cast Recording of the musical COLETTE by John Dankworth on February 22nd. The release will be the first time the recording has been available on CD. The musical starred Cleo Laine in the title role. The show originally opened at The Stables Theatre, Wavendon in 1979 and transferred to the Comedy Theatre, London in September 1980.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kenneth Nelson been in?

Kenneth Nelson has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Kenneth Nelson been in?

Kenneth Nelson has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Kenneth Nelson's first West End show?

Kenneth Nelson's first West End show was Show Boat which opened in 1971

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