THE FANTASTICKS and PERFECT CRIME to Offer New Year's Eve Special for 12/31 Shows
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2013
The Snapple Theater Center has announced a New Year's Eve special for those that want to ring in 2014 with two of the longest running shows in New York! See either The Fantasticks or Perfect Crime on New Year's Eve and enjoy 1 hour of open bar and hors d'oeuvres before the show with free champagne at intermission.
THE FANTASTICKS Celebrates 20,000th Performance Today
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2013
THE FANTASTICKS, the world's longest running musical, will celebrate a record breaking 20,000th New York performance, today, September 15, 2013, announced producers Catherine Russell and Al Parinello.
LITTLE ITALY SINGS! Series Kicks Off with THE FANTASTICKS Today
by BWW News Desk - September 8, 2013
The Little Italy Merchants Association and Little Italy, NYC has announced its first in a series of live performances featuring some of Broadway's very best shows and brightest stars. Little Italy Sings! will celebrate its opening performance featuring 'THE FANTASTICKS.'
TV: THE FANTASTICKS Celebrates 20,000th Performance in New York City on 9/15- Watch Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - September 5, 2013
THE FANTASTICKS, the world's longest running musical, will celebrate a record breaking 20,000th New York performance, on Sunday, September 15, 2013, announced producers Catherine Russell and Al Parinello. The milestone will mark the first time a production (on Broadway or Off-Broadway) has ever reached 20,000 performances and will be commemorated in a month long celebration that includes performing at Broadway in Bryant Park and Little Italy, and with The Museum of The City of New York's future cyber gallery highlighting the history of the production. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of the current cast in action!
LITTLE ITALY SINGS! Series to Kick Off with THE FANTASTICKS, 9/8
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2013
The Little Italy Merchants Association and Little Italy, NYC has announced its first in a series of live performances featuring some of Broadway's very best shows and brightest stars. Little Italy Sings! will celebrate its opening performance featuring "THE FANTASTICKS."
THE FANTASTICKS to Celebrate 20,000th Performance, 9/15
by Tyler Peterson - August 1, 2013
THE FANTASTICKS, the world's longest running musical, will celebrate a record breaking 20,000th New York performance, on Sunday, September 15, 2013, announced producers Catherine Russell and Al Parinello. The milestone will mark the first time a production (on Broadway or off-Broadway) has ever reached 20,000 performances and will be commemorated in a month long celebration that includes performing at Broadway in Bryant Park and Little Italy, and with The Museum of The City of New York's future cyber gallery highlighting the history of the production.
Photo Flash: BEND IN THE ROAD's Martin Vidnovic and Alison Woods Visit THE FANTASTICKS
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2013
BEND IN THE ROAD, a new musical comedy, is an official selection of the New York Musical Theatre Festival's (NYMF) 2013 Next Link Project. The shows stars, Martin Vidnovic and Alison Woods, recently caught a performance of the world's longest-running musical THE FANTASTICKS at the Snapple Theater Center. Both have strong ties to the show as Martin starred as Bellomy in this current revival and he played El Gallo in the original Sullivan Street Playhouse production in the 1970s. And Alison was selected by director Jason Alexander to play the leading role of Luisa in his all-star production of THE FANTASTICKS at Reprise with Eric McCormack and Lucas Grabeel. Scroll down for photos of the stars backstage!
THE FANTASTICKS Celebrates 54th Anniversary Today
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2013
THE FANTASTICKS, the world's longest running musical, will celebrate its 54th anniversary today, May 3, just as producers Al Parinello and Catherine Russell announce plans for a major celebration when the musical performs its record breaking 20,000th performance, on September 15, 2013.
BWW Reviews: Florida Rep Casts Magical Spell with FANTASTICKS
by Chris Silk - March 25, 2013
Call. Now. Get tickets to the Florida Rep production of 'The Fantasticks.' You, dear readers, will love the show. The opening night audience cooed in delight and sheer merriment at streamers and confetti and the banging of a drum. The smooth glissando of a harp evokes a garden, washed in lunar rays, the rapid tapping of piano keys the gallop of brigands.
Aaron Carter Departs THE FANTASTICKS Today for Concert Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2013
Triple platinum recording artist Aaron Carter previously announced that he will be going on a concert tour and taking an extended leave of absence from his role as Matt in The Fantasticks. His last performance is today, February 17, 2013.
Aaron Carter Performs Final Week in THE FANTASTICKS
by Kelsey Denette - February 12, 2013
Triple platinum recording artist Aaron Carter will be performing his final week as Matt in The Fantasticks. His last performance will be on Sunday Feb. 17, 2013 at 7:30 PM. Carter is leaving the production to do a national tour.
THE FANTASTICKS and PERFECT CRIME to Play Special Valentine's Day Performances, 2/14
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2013
Whether you're lucky in love or simply miserable and looking for a way out, the Snapple Theater Center will be offering free champagne at special Thursday night performances of The Fantasticks & PERFECT CRIME - two fun and affordable Valentine's Day date ideas for February 14. For more information, visit www.snappletheater.com.
George Dvorsky Replaces Richard Roland as 'El Gallo' in THE FANTASTICKS
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2013
George Dvorsky, who most recently starred in the critically acclaimed revival of CLOSER THAN EVER at the York Theater has joined the cast of The Fantasticks in the role of the narrator El Gallo, as of yesterday, January 21. He replaces actor Richard Roland.
Aaron Carter Departs THE FANTASTICKS, 2/17
by Kelsey Denette - January 14, 2013
Triple platinum recording artist Aaron Carter has announced that he will be going on a concert tour and taking an extended leave of absence from his role as Matt in The Fantasticks.
Photo Flash: Aaron Carter Celebrates 25th Birthday with THE FANTASTICKS
by BWW News Desk - December 8, 2012
Aaron Carter celebrated his 25th Birthday last night, Dec. 7, with fans and the cast of The Fantasticks. Carter stars as the boy Matt in The Fantasticks, the world's longest running musical. After The Fantasticks, Carter graced the audience with a couple of songs on the piano. The cast and fans then sang "Happy Birthday" as Carter blew out candles on his cake and fans swarmed the star with gifts and warm wishes for his 25th birthday. Check out photos from the celebration below!
John Davidson Returns to THE FANTASTICKS as 'Bellomy' Today
by BWW News Desk - December 1, 2012
Beloved television, stage, and film actor, John Davidson, will continue his love affair with the world's longest running musical The Fantasticks today, December 1, 2012. Davidson returns this time in the role of Bellomy, the quirky loveable father to Luisa, which marks his third role in The Fantasticks.
John Davidson Returns to THE FANTASTICKS as 'Bellomy', Dec 1
by BWW News Desk - November 7, 2012
Beloved television, stage, and film actor, John Davidson, will continue his love affair with the world's longest running musical The Fantasticks on December 1, 2012. Davidson returns this time in the role of Bellomy, the quirky loveable father to Luisa, which marks his third role in The Fantasticks.
Aaron Carter Extends Run in THE FANTASTICKS Through January 27
by Kelsey Denette - October 21, 2012
Triple-platinum recording artist Aaron Carter, scheduled to complete his run as Matt in The Fantasticks on October 21, 2012, will remain with the production through January 27, 2013. A new block of tickets is now on sale at Ticketmaster.com.
Photo Flash: The Wanted & Jonathan Knight Visit THE FANTASTICKS
by Nicole Rosky - August 22, 2012
European boy band The Wanted (Tom Parker, Jay McGuiness and Nathan Sykes) and New Kids on the Block member Jonathan Knight went to see Aaron Carter in The Fantasticks last night, August 21. Check out a photo of the whole gang backstage below!