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Can-Can Revival 1981 - Articles Page 7

Opened: April 30, 1981
Closing: May 03, 1981

Can-Can - 1981 Broadway History , Info & More

Minskoff Theatre (Broadway)
200 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

The musical comedy takes place in turn-of-the-century Paris, where La Mome Pistache, proud owner of the Bal du Paradis, famous for its sexy can-can girls, spars with Aristide Forestier, a self-righteous judge determined to close all Parisian dance halls.


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Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 31, 2023


Classic Stage Company's I Can Get It For You Wholesale just celebrated opening night! Check out photos from inside the festivities!

DICK WHITTINGTON at Godalming Borough Hall Will Offer Pay What You Can Tickets and a 'Relaxed' BSL Performance
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2023


The festive pantomime favourite Dick Whittington will play Godalming Borough Hall from 9 - 31 December 2023, promising spectacular song and dance, colourful costumes and lots of fun and laughs for the whole family.  

Review Roundup: I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE Opens At Classic Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2023


I Can Get It For You Wholesale opens tonight at Classic Stage Company. Read the reviews!

NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Will Be Performed by The University of St. Thomas Drama Program
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2023


The University of St. Thomas Drama Program presents the musical Nice Work If You Can Get It - Music and Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin and book by Joe DiPietro.

Broadway Podcast Network Debuts I CAN SING Podcast, Recapping The Hit UK Reality Show MAMMA MIA! I HAVE A DREAM
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2023


The Broadway Podcast Network (BPN) announces the debut of “I Can Sing!”, the unofficial “Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream” recap podcast, hosted by Rich Hawkins.

Conejo Players Perform CATCH ME IF YOU CAN in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2023


Opening November 10, 2023, the Conejo Players Theatre will present Catch Me If You Can. Based on the film and the true story, this high-flying musical comedy tells a story of chasing your dreams and not getting caught.

I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE Extends at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2023


I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE has been extended at Classic Stage Company. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Up on the Marquee: MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?)
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 18, 2023


Check out photos of the new marquee at the Lyceum Theatre for Rob Madge's My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?).

Readings of Mary J. Blige's Book 'Mary Can!' Come to Libraries in Newark
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2023


Books on the Move (BOTM), a series produced by Community Engagement of New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), is offering six free readings of Mary Can! — a children’s book written by Mary J. Blige and illustrated by Ashleigh Corrin Webb.

Rob Madge's MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) Comes to Broadway in February 2024
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2023


 Following sold-out and critically acclaimed runs in London’s West End and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Olivier Award nominated play My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?) starring writer and performer Rob Madge, will arrive on Broadway this spring at the Lyceum Theatre. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Students Can Get Free Tickets to HEDY: THE LIFE & INVENTIONS OF HEDY LAMARR
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2023


Heather Massie's  solo play, 'HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr,'  will now be free for students at all performances in its October 25 to 29 run at Morningside Players Theater Company. Find out how to get tickets here!

Photos: First Look at Santino Fontana, Rebecca Naomi Jones, and More in I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2023


All new production photos have been released from  Classic Stage Company's I Can Get It For You Wholesale. Check out the photos here!

Review: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Sings and Swings at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center
by Greg Kerestan - Oct 11, 2023


Director Justin Fortunato and cast keep the midcentury sheen nice and glossy on this Shaiman/Wittman musical.

Grand Theatre Launches the Canada Life Pay-What-You-Can Program for 2023/24
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2023


 In an ongoing, concerted effort to enhance arts accessibility within the city of London, the Grand Theatre has launched the Canada Life Pay-What-You-Can (PWYC) program for their 2023/24 Season. Learn more about the program here!

Review: THE HITCHCOCK HOTEL at The Can Can
by Jay Irwin - Oct 5, 2023


Dear Readers, it struck me last night, while watching The Can Can’s current production of “The Hitchcock Hotel” of the intersection of horror, humor and sex. Any horror movie fan knows that a good laugh is the perfect way to release that tension after a good scare. And sex certainly plays a part in horror, not only that any good horror movie killer is going after the teens fooling around, but also consider those fun, spooky, and sexy icons such as Lily Munster, Morticia Addams, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, or anyone in The Rocky Horror Show. So, the Can Can’s horror burlesque fits right in there, dancing that line of spooky, fun, and sexy. And while I don’t think anyone will be terrified at their fright fest, they’ll certainly laugh while being titillated.

Exclusive: Listen to Barbra Streisand Sing 'Papa, Can You Hear Me?' (Demo) from YENTL: Deluxe 40th Anniversary Edition
by Team BWW - Oct 6, 2023


Check out the exclusive premiere of a track from Barbra Streisand's new album YENTL: Deluxe 40th Anniversary Edition- “Papa, Can You Hear Me?” (Demo).

Video: Jake Thistle Releases 'Brooklyn Can Wait' Video & Fall Tour Dates
by Michael Major - Oct 3, 2023


The video finds the introspective songsmith busking throughout New York City while he tells the story of a young woman, finding her way in and around the big city as she begins to find herself.  The video was directed by Jony Servias and stars Vernie Ritkes alongside Thistle.

Can You Guess Who Our October Cabaret Birthday Honoree Is?
by Rob Lester - Oct 1, 2023


Born in the sticks, raised in a musical family, a major player in cabaret circles, celebrating an October birthday.... here's our monthly toast to someone who'll be blowing out the candles on a cake at the end of the month. But let's start the well-wishing now.

Review: CAN THIS PLACE BE A TEMPLE? AKSHAY SHARMA, The Place
by Matthew Paluch - Oct 4, 2023


Everyone loves a thinker, and Akshay Sharma definitely seems to be one. He presented his rigorous, 2023 solo Can This Place be a Temple? at The Place 3 October for one night only.

Salt Lake Acting Company Will Produce CAN I SAY YES TO THAT DRESS? in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2023


Salt Lake Acting Company will produce the World Premiere of “CAN I SAY YES TO THAT DRESS?” by Sarah Shippobotham, playing from September 27th to October 29th, 2023. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

Boomerang Theatre Company Adds Performances And “Pay What You Can” Option For THE GREAT DIVIDE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2023


BOOMERANG THEATRE COMPANY will add “pay-what-you-can” performances on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. of the world premiere production of Amy Crossman's THE GREAT DIVIDE, directed by Scott Ebersold.

Interview: 'I Hope We Can Help People to Not Feel Alone': Madeleine Mantock of HAMNET on playing Agnes Hathaway and the Beauty of Grief
by Kat Mokrynski - Oct 9, 2023


After a sold-out run in Stratford-Upon-Avon, the Royal Shakespeare Company is bringing Hamnet to the West End. Recently, we sat down with Madeleine Mantock, who plays Agnes Hathaway in Hamnet. We discussed the role Agnes plays within the show, how Mantock connects with the themes of the story, and even what makes this show so magical.

Country Duo Kindred Releases New Single 'What An Old Song Can Do'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2023


The rising country duo Kindred strikes a chord with their new single 'What An Old Song Can Do,' blending classic country with a contemporary sound. Experience the emotional power of music and listen to their compelling new single.

Video: Excellence in Theatre Education Award Winner Jason Zembuch Young Reflects on How the Arts Can Change Lives
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Sep 13, 2023


In this video, watch as 2023 Excellence in Theatre Education Award winner Jason Zembuch Young reflects on the honor he received at the 76th Annual Tony Awards!

Interview: Chase O'Connell Shares the Spectacle That We Can Look Forward to in Houston Ballet's MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Miranda Keating - Sep 13, 2023


The Houston Ballet's 2023-2024 season is starting off with John Neumeier's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, based on Shakespeare's romantic comedy. I had the chance to speak with Chase O'Connell-- one of the dancers portraying Theseus/King Oberon-- who told us how it is to play opposite his wife onstage and what spectacles are within the show!

Can-Can History

Other Productions of Can-Can

1953   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1954   West End London Production
West End
1955   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1959   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1962   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1981   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1988   International Tour
1988   West End London Revival
West End
2004   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2007   London Lost Musicals Concert
London
2007   Los Angeles Pasadena Playhouse Production
Los Angeles

Can-Can - 1981 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1981 Tony Awards Best Choreography Roland Petit
1981 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Franca Squarciapino
1981 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design David Mitchell

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