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Run Time:
2 hours and 40 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: March 22, 2007
Closing: June 29, 2008

Curtains - 2007 Broadway History , Info & More

An entertaining play within a play as well as a whodunit, the musical is one of the last collaborations between John Kander and the late Fred Ebb.


Curtains - 2007 - Broadway Cast

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Curtains - 2007 - Broadway Articles Page 2

TV: 'FLIRT with Haviland Stillwell' Premieres with David Hyde Pierce
by FLIRT with Haviland Stillwell - March 5, 2008


BroadwayWorld.com is proud to announce its newest offering in the streaming video space. FLIRT is BroadwayWorld's new talk show hosted by Broadway star Haviland Stillwell. The pilot episode features the Tony and Emmy Award-winning star David Hyde Pierce.

J&R Music Presents Broadway Mania with 'Curtains' 9/7
by BWW News Desk - September 4, 2007


J&R Music and Computer World will bring Broadway to Park Row for a series of live performances on Fridays throughout September and October featuring the casts of Curtains, Rent, Mamma Mia!, JUMP and The Drowsy Chaperone. The performances will begin Friday, September 7 at 12:30PM with cast members of Curtains.

'Theater Talk' Remembers Peter Stone on June 29
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2007


Peter Stone, who is credited with the original book and concept for Curtains, the New Musical Comedy Whodunit, will be honored on 'Theater Talk' on Friday, June 29th with 'Remembering Peter Stone,' a tribute to the great librettist.

Curtains Celebrates 100th Bway Performance June 16
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2007


Curtains will play its 100th performance on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Saturday, June 16th at 8pm. The show opened on March 22, 2007 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre

Curtains Cast, with Kander & Holmes, to Appear at B&N
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2007


The cast of Curtains will perform and sign CDs at Barnes & Noble, Lincoln Square (1972 Broadway at 66th St.) on Thursday, June 14th at 5 PM.

Curtains Featured on CBS Early Show, June 9
by BWW News Desk - June 8, 2007


A number from Curtains, the new Broadway musical comedy, will be featured on the 'CBS Early Show' on Saturday, June 9. The show airs locally on WCBS-TV, Channel 2 from 7:00-9:00 AM

Curtains 'Regis & Kelly' Performance is Now Online
by BWW News Desk - June 6, 2007


Yesterday, Tony-nominated stars David Hyde Pierce, Debra Monk, and Karen Ziemba lead the cast of Curtains in Kander & Ebb's anthem to the theatre, 'Show People,' on 'Live with Regis & Kelly.'

Curtains Featured on 'Live with Regis & Kelly,' June 5
by BWW News Desk - June 4, 2007


Curtains, the new Broadway musical, will perform live tomorrow on 'Live With Regis & Kelly' from 9-10am.

Tony Nominee Q&A with David Hyde Pierce
by BWW - May 29, 2007


Curtains star David Hyde Pierce chats with BroadwayWorld in our Tony Award nominee interview series

'Curtains's Danieley Performs at Zipper Theatre, May 28
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2007


Jason Danieley, currently seen in the new Broadway musical Curtains, is bringing his talents to the Zipper Theater with a one-night acoustic folk/pop performance on Monday, May 28, 2007 at 9:30 PM

Tony Nominee Anna Louizos, 'High Fidelity' Scenic Designer
by Adrienne Onofri - May 29, 2007


Anna also designed four other shows currently running in NY: 'Curtains,' 'In the Heights,' 'Avenue Q' and 'Altar Boyz.'

Curtains Cast Recording to be Released June 5
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2007


Broadway Angel / Manhattan Records will release the Original Broadway Cast Recording of the new musical Curtains on June 5, 2007

Behind the 'Curtains' with Karen Ziemba
by TJ Fitzgerald - May 8, 2007


The Tony Award winning actress talks candidly about CURTAINS and life as an actress.

Curtains 'Good Day New York' Segment is Now Online
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2007


David Hyde Pierce's backstage tour of Curtains with reporter Anne Craig yesterday on 'Good Day New York' can now be viewed online

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Paula Leggett Chase of 'Curtains'
by Adrienne Onofri - May 9, 2007


A veteran of Broadway and regional theater, Paula spills her secrets for surviving injuries, finding love and simply enduring in the biz.

Pierce Gives Tour of 'Curtains' on 'Good Day New York'
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2007


David Hyde Pierce will give 'Good Day New York' reporter Anne Craig a backstage tour of Curtains, a new, original musical comedy featuring one of the last scores by the legendary songwriting team of Kander & Ebb, this Wednesday, May 2nd.

Monk and Pierce to Appear on On Stage This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2007


Debra Monk and David Hyde Pierce, stars of the new musical comedy Curtains, will appear on NY-1's 'On-Stage' this weekend

Curtains: The Bookwriter Did It?
by Michael Dale - April 22, 2007


Curtains may not be the kind of show that flies you into musical comedy heaven, but for two hours and forty minutes it cruises securely in the air stream of sock-o.

TV: Broadway Beat - Curtains and All About Us
by Broadway Beat - April 7, 2007


This week on Broadway Beat it's a Kander and Ebb double feature! First catch a sneak peek and interviews with the cast and creative of 'All About Us' starring Shuler Hensley, Eartha Kitt and Cady Huffman. Then it's Opening Night for Curtains and Broadway Beat takes you there to meet the all-star cast including David Hyde Pierce, Debra Monk, Karen Ziemba and so many more!

David Hyde Pierce to Appear on 'The View,' April 10
by BWW News Desk - April 6, 2007


David Hyde Pierce, star of the new musical comedy Curtains, will appear on ABC-TV's 'The View' on Tuesday, April 10. 'The View' airs locally on WABC-TV, Channel 7 from 11:00 AM - 12 noon

David Hyde Pierce Appears on 'Joan Hamburg Show,' 4/4
by BWW News Desk - April 3, 2007


David Hyde Pierce, star of the new musical comedy Curtains, will appear on 'The Joan Hamburg Show' on Wednesday, April 4, between 10:00-10:30 AM.

Photo Coverage: Curtains Gypsy Robe Ceremony
by Walter McBride - March 26, 2007


David Eggers was chosen as the winner of the Gypsy Robe for Curtains, which opened at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on March 22nd

Photo Coverage: Curtains Opening Night Party
by Walter McBride - March 23, 2007


Curtains, a new, original musical comedy featuring one of the last scores by the legendary songwriting team of Kander & Ebb, opened Thursday, March 22 on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, and BroadwayWorld was there for the star-studded after-party!

Photo Coverage: Curtains Arrivals and Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - March 23, 2007


Curtains, a new, original musical comedy featuring one of the last scores by the legendary songwriting team of Kander & Ebb, opened Thursday, March 22 on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, and BroadwayWorld was there!

Curtains FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Curtains and what's the order?
Curtains
All Because of Me
What Kind of Man
Collaboration
The Woman’s Dead
The Show Must Go On
Where Were You?
A Line-Up
Thinking of Him
Come One, Come All
The Show Is Dead
A Military Man
It's a Business
A Tough Act to Follow
A Harlequinade
Out of Town
He Did It
Wide Open Spaces
Show People
Coffee Shop Nights
In the Same Boat
I Miss the Music
Thataway!
Kansasland

Curtains History

Other Productions of Curtains

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2006   Los Angeles World Premiere
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Curtains - 2007 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical David Hyde Pierce
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musica Rupert Holmes
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musica Peter Stone
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design William Ivey Long
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Debra Monk
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Karen Ziemba
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Fred Ebb
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics John Kander
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Rupert Holmes
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music John Kander
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations (tie) William David Brohn
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design of a Musical Anna Louizos
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical David Hyde Pierce
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreography Rob Ashford
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Jason Danieley
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Karen Ziemba
2007 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Rupert Holmes
2007 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Peter Stone
2007 Tony Awards Best Choreography Rob Ashford
2007 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Scott Ellis
2007 Tony Awards Best Musical Ted Hartley
2007 Tony Awards Best Musical Center Theatre Group
2007 Tony Awards Best Musical Jane Bergere
2007 Tony Awards Best Musical Daryl Roth
2007 Tony Awards Best Musical Roger Horchow
2007 Tony Awards Best Musical Roger Berlind
2007 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre John Kander
2007 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Fred Ebb
2007 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Rupert Holmes
2007 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical David Hyde Pierce
2007 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Karen Ziemba
2007 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Debra Monk

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