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Can-Can Revival 1981 - Articles Page 10

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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The Pied Piper Theatre Company and Deafinitely Theatre Present The World Première of CAN BEARS SKI?
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2023


The Pied Piper Theatre Company and Deafinitely Theatre have announced a UK tour of award-winning poet Raymond Antrobus' Can Bears Ski? in a new adaptation for the stage by Tina Williams, Artistic Director of the Pied Piper Theatre Company, who will co-direct the production with Paula Garfield, Artistic Director of Deafinitely Theatre.

Album Review: Opera Troubador Joshua Blue Proves Those Who Sing Can Also Jam On His New Album BLACK & BLUE
by Bobby Patrick - Apr 19, 2023


This is all by way of saying ... that Joshua Blue is one of these rare OPERA birds that has made a success of this bold move for himself.

Interview: Casey Nicholaw Can Do It All - the Director/Choreographer Talks His Three Shows on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2023


Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw, as he discusses The Book of Mormon, Aladdin, Some Like It Hot, and more!

Lizette Volkwyn Presents I CAN SEE YOU LIE at Centurion Golf Club Country Estate
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2023


Are you tired of being deceived and not knowing it? Do you want to take control of your conversations and improve your communication skills? Then you cannot afford to miss the workshop on the science of lie detection.

WHIPPED CREAM 'Someone You Can Count On' Tour Dates Announced
by Michael Major - Apr 3, 2023


Music producer, singer-songwriter WHIPPED CREAM (Caroline Cecil) has worked with a diversity of greats such as Latto, UNIIQU3, Moore Kismet, and Lil Keed. Now with the release of her new EP Someone You Can Count On (Monstercat), it’s clear there’s no limit to her creative ingenuity.

Review: JENNIFER SIMARD: CAN I GET YOUR NUMBER? is a Comic Treasure Trove at 54 Below
by Ricky Pope - Apr 1, 2023


From the moment she appeared in the audience singing “One Night Only from Dreamgirls, sliding down a banister like a wacky Mame, you knew you were in for a comedic master class. She is an excellent mimic, a powerhouse singer, and in the end a sensitive and truthful actor. She is living proof of Elaine Stritch’s maxim, “To play comedy you have to be real.” Jennifer Simard is absolutely the real deal.

Review: The Cast and Crew of The John W. Engeman Theater's THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL Can “Hold Their Heads Even Higher” with Their Stunning Production.
by Nicholas Pontolillo - Mar 28, 2023


What did our critic think of THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL at John W. Engeman Theater At Northport? I must admit I was a little hesitant in seeing The Scarlet Pimpernel because I was starting to believe Frank Wildhorn was a one-hit wonder on Broadway. That one hit wonder of course being Jekyll & Hyde, a great musical with a fantastic score despite what the critics said. His latest productions that I've seen (Wonderland, Bonnie and Clyde) just didn't measure up.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Judy Gold's YES, I CAN SAY THAT!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2023


Check out photos from opening night of Judy Gold's Yes, I Can Say That!

REVIEW: ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER Is Given A 21st Century Update With Squabbalogic's Latest Adaptation
by Jade Kops - Mar 25, 2023


Jay James-Moody’s (adaptor, director, performer) adaptation of Burton Lane (Music) and Alan Jay Lerner’s (Book & Lyrics) ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER puts a queer lens and feminist undertone to absurd story of past lives and unusual talents.

FREYA RIDINGS Soars In 'Can I Jump?' Ahead of New Album in April
by Michael Major - Mar 24, 2023


Writing the track with Scott Harris (Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes) and Annika Bennett along with Grammy Award winning producer Federico Vindver (Coldplay, Meghan Trainor), “Can I Jump?” was inspired by the biggest of decisions - the prospect of getting married to her partner after an on/off/on relationship which started when she was 19-years-old.

The Cleveland Orchestra Premieres Allison Loggins-Hull's CAN YOU SEE? and Loggins-Hull Curates Performance at Karamu House
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2023


On Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 7:30pm and Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 8:00pm, The Cleveland Orchestra presents the world premiere of “powerhouse” (The Washington Post) flutist, composer, and producer Allison Loggins-Hull's Can You See? at Mandel Concert Hall in Severance Music Center.

The Cleveland Orchestra To Premiere Allison Loggins-Hull's 'Can You See?'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2023


 On Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 7:30pm and Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 8:00pm, The Cleveland Orchestra will present the world premiere of flutist, composer, and producer Allison Loggins-Hull’s Can You See? at Mandel Concert Hall in Severance Music Center.

Santino Fontana & Judy Kuhn to Star in I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2023


Classic Stage Company has announced complete programming for their 2023-2024 Season. See what shows are in the lineup, who is starring, how to purchase tickets, and more!

Student Blog: School, Work, AND a Social Life? How Can You Manage the Impossible?
by Student Blogger: Ruby Griffin - Mar 22, 2023


It's a Sunday night, I just got off work, I have an extensive amount of homework due, and I have dinner plans to attend, and I’m feeling drained and overwhelmed. ARGH! Being a college student and trying to manage a very busy schedule is an ongoing learning curve. And no, unfortunately there isn’t a set path or right answer to lead you to success. It varies from week to week and person to person.

MY SON'S A QUEER, (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) Announces Victoria Scone And Jamie Windust As Final 'Queer Hero Thursday' Guests
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2023


The Olivier Award-nominated production of My Son's a Queer, (But what can you do?) has announced RuPaul's Drag Race UK superstar Victoria Scone and award-winning writer Jamie Windust as their two guests for the grand finale of their Queer Hero Thursdays on 30 March. This series of events sees star of the show Rob Madge welcome icons from the LGBTQ+ community for an audience Q&A about their experiences growing up and finding positivity in the world around them.

WHIPPED CREAM Unveils New EP 'Someone You Can Count On'
by Michael Major - Mar 8, 2023


Music producer, singer/songwriter & artist WHIPPED CREAM unveils her new EP Someone You Can Count On on Monstercat. Boasting a portfolio of work with a diversity of greats such as Latto, UNIIQU3, Moore Kismet, and Lil Keed, there is no limit to WHIPPED CREAM’s creative ingenuity. Accumulating almost nine million streams already.

What Can We Do? Micro Grant 2023 Awardees Announced
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2023


The Asian American Arts Alliance has announced the participants of What Can We Do? (WCWD?), a micro grant program offering $500 stipends to artists who use their creative skills to offer community care to Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) New Yorkers.

MY SON'S A QUEER, (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) Announces Queer Hero Thursday With Guests Including Dominic Skinner
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2023


Following last week's Olivier Award nomination for Best Entertainment or Comedy, the critically acclaimed production of My Son's a Queer, (But what can you do?) announces their upcoming series of events, Queer Hero Thursdays.

Philly Theatre Week to Return with 40+ Companies, 100+ Events and New Pay What You Can Tickets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2023


Theatre Philadelphia will present the return of Philly Theatre Week featuring 100+ theatrical performances and events across the region between March 23 to April 2, 2023.

Judy Gold to be Joined by Sandra Bernhard, BD Wong & More for Talkbacks at YES, I CAN SAY THAT!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2023


PRIMARY STAGES and 59E59 Theaters, in association with Jamie deRoy, will present talkbacks for Judy Gold in Yes, I Can Say That! by Judy Gold.

Half Moon Run Return With New Song 'You Can Let Go'
by Michael Major - Mar 3, 2023


The trio— Devon Portielje, Conner Molander, and Dylan Phillips—are also the band’s founding trio and the foundation moving forward. The new track, was produced by Conner Seidel at Treehouse Studio. The lyric video was directed by Alex Tomlinson.

ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER Comes to Seymour Center
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2023


As part of the 2023 Seymour Season, Squabbalogic and Seymour Centre will present On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, playing 17th March to 15th April at Seymour Centre. 

VIDEO: Disney+ Shares CHANG CAN DUNK Film Trailer
by Michael Major - Feb 21, 2023


Written and directed by Jingyi Shao, making his feature film debut, the inspiring coming-of-age sports comedy stars Bloom Li, Dexter Darden, Ben Wang, Zoe Renee, Chase Liefeld and Mardy Ma. The film’s producers are Rishi Rajani, Lena Waithe and Brad Weston, with Pamela Thur serving as executive producer. Watch the new video trailer now!

Krystina Alabado Sings 'If I Can Sleep' From Philip David Stern's STONE CROSSED
by Michael Major - Feb 20, 2023


Krystina Alabado (Mean Girls Broadway) is featured on the new release of If I Can Sleep  from Philip David Stern's new musical Stone Crossed. The studio cast album featuring Broadway favs Antonio Cipriano, Will Connolly, Elle Mclemore and many more was released on Broadway records.

MY SON'S A QUEER, (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) Extends West End Run at the Ambassadors Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2023


As the show today celebrates its 100th performance, the critically acclaimed production of My Son's a Queer, (But what can you do?) announces its extension at the Ambassadors Theatre in London's West End due to popular demand.

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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