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Can-Can - 1957 Milburn, NJ (Regional) History , Info & More

Paper Mill Playhouse
22 Brookside Drive Milburn, NJ 07041

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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RDT Invites Non-Dancers to Choreograph With REGALIA: SO YOU THINK YOU CAN CHOREOGRAPH
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2024


After the success of 2024’s “So You Think You Can Choreograph,” Repertory Dance Theatre is inviting non-dance professionals back into the studio for a second year.

Video: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Is Taking Flight At Mountain Theatre Company!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2024


The highly anticipated musical comedy, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, took flight on opening night at Mountain Theatre Company. Watch the video!

Theater Resources Unlimited to Present 'How Art Can Transform Lives'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2024


Theater Resources Unlimited will continue its weekly Community Gatherings via Zoom, focusing on how art can transform lives. Learn more about the upcoming event and see how to take part.

Kayla Silverman Returns With New Single 'Heaven Can Wait'
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 29, 2024


New York Based based alt-pop princess Kayla Silverman releases risque yet romantic single “Heaven Can Wait,” outlining the events of a forbidden relationship. Silverman is a true pro at romanticizing loneliness, yearning, lust and all other wacky emotions shared by those in their 20s.

Video: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is Now Playing at Mountain Theatre Company
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 27, 2024


The highly anticipated musical comedy, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, is taking flight at Mountain Theatre Company. Watch a video preview here!

L.A. Theatre Works to Present Original Audio Play CAN YOU HEAR ME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2024


L.A. Theatre Works audio theater recordings are broadcast weekly on public radio stations across the U.S., so LATW is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an original audio play about Italian scientist Guglielmo Marconi and the discovery of radio. Learn more and see how to listen!

Student Blog: How Can You Manage It All?
by Student Blogger: Madie Winningham - Jul 23, 2024


I thrive on staying busy, and despite the busy schedule with theatre, work, and school, I manage it all with careful planning, making sure to take time to relax, and having an incredible support system of friends and family.

Photos: City Circle Theatre Company Presents CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2024


City Circle Theatre Company is presenting a high-flying musical comedy based on an incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can, at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts July 19–21 & 26–28, 2024. See photos from the production.

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Comes to City Circle Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2024


Catch Me If You Can is coming to City Circle Theatre Company this month. Performances run July 19-28, 2024. 

Disney and Simple Plan Release Pop-Punk Cover of 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight'
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 12, 2024


Disney has released the first single from the upcoming album, A Whole New Sound, multi-platinum band Simple Plan’s rendition of “Can You Feel The Love Tonight,” in honour of The Lion King from Walt Disney Animation Studios and its 30th anniversary.

Small Boat Productions to Launch With A Jazz Night At Heaven Can Wait
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024


Celebrate the launch of Small Boat Productions with a night of live jazz at Heaven Can Wait in the East Village on July 22nd. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Watch Trailer for THE SUPREMES AT EARL'S ALL YOU CAN EAT
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2024


The trailer for Searchlight and Hulu's The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat has been released. The movie features several stage alums, including the central trio Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Sanaa Lathan. Watch the trailer now!

Cast Set For Mountain Theatre Company's CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2024


Mountain Theatre Company will present CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at the Highlands Performing Arts Center this summer. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Playhouse On The Square
by Kevin Shaw - Jul 3, 2024


Frank Abagnale, Jr. is a REAL character. And by real, I mean totally fake. According to his 1980 memoir and the 2002 film starring Leonardo DiCaprio (directed by Steven Spielberg), this man claims to have worked as an assistant state attorney general, a Pan Am commercial airline pilot and a hospital physician-all without any formal training.

LUV HRTS Releases Sophomore Single 'CAN WE DO BETTER?'
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 3, 2024


GRAMMY® Award-nominated producer and musician Benjamin David, AKA Mild Minds, and Victor Papkour of alt-indie electronic outfit Ruby Haunt, return to Mild Minds’ newly minted imprint MOODS INTL. as LUV HRTS for the recently debuted projects’ sophomore release entitled “CAN WE DO BETTER?”. Listen to it now!

Video: Can You Guess the Answer to This Theater-themed Final Jeopardy?
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 3, 2024


Last night's final Jeopardy! was 'Stage & Movie Characters' Recently, Jeopardy has featured a 'World Theatre' category, a 'Songs In Musicals' category, Idina Menzel category, a Tony-Winning Musicals category, a 'Broadway is Back' category, a Broadway Musicals category, a Shakespeare's Women category, and a Stephen Sondheim category. Watch the video and test your knowledge!

Exclusive: Watch Christopher Jackson in New Clip From PBS KIDS and Sesame Workshop's TOGETHER WE CAN
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 2, 2024


BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive clip from Together We Can, Sesame Workshop’s latest collaboration with PBS KIDS. This new clip is from the episode 'Vote' featuring Tony-nominated Broadway performer Christopher Jackson. Watch it now!

Tin Can Bros Bring SPIES ARE FOREVER in Concert to the Gillian Lynne Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024


For one night only, Tin Can Bros bring their sensational comedy musical, Spies Are Forever in Concert to the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London on Tuesday 3 September.

Playhouse on the Square Postpones CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Opening Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2024


Playhouse on the Square has postponed the opening weekend of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, originally scheduled for June 14th, 2024, due to unforeseen circumstances.

Review: DOLLY! at The Can Can
by Jay Irwin - Jun 14, 2024


Dear Readers, as you know, I’ve often extolled the fabulousness of the shows at The Can Can. Director Chris Pink and the cast and crew repeatedly bring the goods. And I’ve often commented on how one show after another may be one of my new favorites of theirs. Well, Dear Readers, they’ve done it again with, “Dolly!”!

Playhouse on the Square to Present Regional Premiere of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2024


Catch Me If You Can will be presented at Playhouse on the Square this summer.

Theater Resources Unlimited Community To Gather Via Zoom With 'Theater In A Box: Yes, You Can Do It!'
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2024


Join Theater Resources Unlimited on June 14 for a Zoom event, 'Theater in a Box: Yes, You Can Do It!'

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Comes to Coralville Center for the Performing Arts in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2024


City Circle Theatre Company will present a high-flying musical comedy based on an incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can, at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts July 19–21 & 26–28, 2024.

Tin Can Bros to Bring SOLVE IT SQUAD to Edinburgh Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2024


US stage and screen sensations Tin Can Bros will bring their hit musical SOLVE IT SQUAD to the UK for their Edinburgh Fringe debut, featuring a group of former kid detectives revisiting an unsolved case. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Your First Look At Can Can's DOLLY In Pike Place Market This Summer!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2024


Dolly! makes its grand debut on the Can Can stage. See photos from 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

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