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Can-Can Revival 1981 - Articles Page 11

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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TRU to Present Hybrid Town Hall Open Discussion 'What Can We Do To Help Theater Artists Of Color?'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2023


Theater Resources Unlimited will host a live-plus-streamed Town Hall Open Discussion: What Can We Do to Help Theater Artists of Color? moderated by TRU co-founder and vice-president Cheryl Davis and TRU co-founder and executive director Bob Ost on Tuesday, February 21.

You Can Now Spend the Night in the Opera House That Inspired THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2023


You can now spend the night in the Palais Garnier, the Parisian opera house that inspired Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera! See how to book the night here!

Video: Can You Solve the Mystery at THE ART OF KILLIN' IT?
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Feb 13, 2023


The Art of Killin' it has gotten a killer REVAMP! Since June 2022 this immersive murder mystery show has an official open-ended run. With multiple endings, more props and new special guest every show- this experience is to die for! In this video, Richard Ridge gets a special sneak peek of the experience with creator Jordon Waters.

WHO CAN DANCE? With Alice Hasters And Kurt Douglas Announced At The Goethe-Institut Boston
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2023


Goethe Institute to present WHO CAN DANCE? panel discussion with Alice Hasters and Kurt A. Douglas, moderated by Peter DiMuro, executive director of The Dance Complex Friday, February 17, 6:00 PM at Goethe-Institut Boston.

Jennifer Simard to Return to 54 Below With CAN I GET YOUR NUMBER? in March & April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2023


54 BELOW has announced that Jennifer Simard is returning with encore performances of her sold-out show, Can I Get Your Number? on March 31 and April 1 at 7pm.

Hennepin Theatre Trust Teases 2023/24 Season; Can You Guess The Shows?
by Team BWW - Feb 6, 2023


Hennepin Theatre Trust, which hosts the Broadway Across America touring season in Minneapolis, has released 5 clues to tease the first show in its upcoming 2023/2024 season.

Review: MY SON'S A QUEER, (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?), Ambassadors Theatre
by Abbie Grundy - Feb 2, 2023


There is beauty in the simplicity of this concept. My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?) is a tale about growing up. More specifically, the 'ups and downs of raising a queer child.' It is also clearly a production made for and by generations of theatre kids, the kind who prefer to stay in the dress-up section of the school (especially if it gets them out of a football match).

Interview: Rob Madge on Unconditional Parental Support and Redefining Queerness as Joyfulness in MY SON'S A QUEER, (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?)
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 1, 2023


Rob Madge is a busy person. A theatre maker, writer and actor, they began working professionally in theatre at the age of 9, having spent the majority of their childhood forcing their family to help them put on shows in the living room, which is brought to life in Rob’s debut play My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?).

Student Blog: I Learned Math So I Can Learn Love
by Student Blogger: Meagan Rousse - Jan 30, 2023


Navigating my college years through online school was not the easiest, but it definitely was manageable.

Joe Henry Releases New Album 'All The Eye Can See'
by Michael Major - Jan 27, 2023


The album features guest appearances by some of Henry’s closest musical collaborators, among them his son Levon Henry on saxophone and clarinet, guitarists Bill Frisell and Marc Ribot, bassist David Piltch, pianist Patrick Warren, Daniel Lanois on organ, singer Madison Cunningham and many more.

Review: You Are in Fine Company with JENNIFER SIMARD: CAN I GET YOUR NUMBER? at 54 Below
by Cary Wong - Jan 26, 2023


Simard's concept for the show, which she performed twice at 54 Below, was that she has mostly played second banana to many of her musical theater idols on stage, so Simard would honor that star with a song they are known for. It's a fun idea, brilliantly executed by Simard and her musical director and accompanist Steve Marzullo.

Review: NEXT@90 CANIPAROLI / BREINER / OISHI PREMIERES at San Francisco Ballet Shows Just How Thrillingly Relevant Ballet Can Be
by Jim Munson - Jan 24, 2023


What did our critic think of NEXT@90 CANIPAROLI / BREINER / OISHI PREMIERES at San Francisco Ballet? BroadwayWorld reviews the 2nd program of San Francisco Ballet's 'next@90' festival featuring immensely rewarding world premieres by Val Caniparoli, Bridget Breiner & Yuka Oishi.

Review: Jean Louisa Kelly Masters The Art Of Cabaret With ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephen Mosher - Jan 25, 2023


Well, it's about time that the cabaret industry got a Jean Louisa Kelly show. And what a show.

Photos: Jean Louisa Kelly Makes Solo Show Debut In ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephen Mosher - Jan 23, 2023


The film and TV actress who started her career on Broadway is starting a journey in cabaret and concert.

Theatre Passe Muraille Presents OKAY, YOU CAN STOP NOW By Shakeil Rollock
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2023


Kicking off Winter 2023 programming at Theatre Passe Muraille is Okay, you can stop now, from creator and choreographer Shakeil Rollock.  On the Mainstage from February 4 to 11 (Media night: February 8) Okay, you can stop now is a Theatre Passe Muraille and Shakeil Rollock co-production presented in association with b current performing arts.  

Bad Sounds Release New Single 'More Than I Can Afford'
by Michael Major - Jan 6, 2023


Bristol based duo Bad Sounds kick the year off with their fresh and addictive new single “More Than I Can Afford” with Nettwerk. Self-produced by Bad Sounds, and mixed by Nathan Boddy (Mura Masa, Biig Piig, PinkPantheress), the band have continued to evolve their magic formula, which today, sees them at the top of their game.

MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) Will Return to the West End Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2022


Celebrating the joy and chaos of raising a queer child, My Son's a Queer, (But what can you do?), over the past two years, has debuted to a critically acclaimed and sold out season at the Turbine Theatre, followed by another sell out run at the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and, to the delight of fans, transferred to the Garrick Theatre in October and November this year.

Video: THE LION KING Celebrates 25 Years With Spanish-Language Performance of 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight?'
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2022


The Lion King's 25th Anniversary on Broadway continues its celebration, globally with this all-new video of 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' performed in Spanish, featuring Pearl Khwezi, who stars as Nala in the Broadway production, and Agustín Argüello, who stars as Simba in the Madrid production. 

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards; Can Can Culinary Cabaret Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022


The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

YES, I CAN SAY THAT! Starring Judy Gold & More Added to 59E59 Theaters Winter 2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2022


59E59 Theaters has announced additional productions for their Winter 2023 Season. The 59E59 Winter 2023 Season will begin with the previously announced productions of The Immortal Jellyfish Girl, presented by Wakka Wakka; followed by two productions as part of Origin’s 1st Irish.

Student Blog: Can Theatre Be Our Third Place?
by Student Blogger: Meredith Muirhead - Dec 7, 2022


In sociology, the third place is an environment in which we find comfort and familiarity that is separate from home (our first place) or work (our second place). Sociologist Ray Oldenburg defines the third place as “an anchor of community life that facilitates and fosters broader and more creative interaction.” Upon hearing that definition, it’s easy for us theatre artists to think of the theatre, despite the fact that it likely is our second place as well. But let’s step back for a second and look at this from an audience member’s perspective.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards; Can Can Culinary Cabaret Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022


The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Can Broadway Rebound in 2023?
by Cara Joy David - Dec 5, 2022


It’s no secret that Broadway has not rebounded to pre-pandemic levels. The Thanksgiving week box office gross was $37,475,773, compared to $41,687,333 for Thanksgiving week 2019. (While fewer shows were playing, capacity was also down, as was average ticket price.) The list of reasons for this is long: tourism is not fully back, we have a strong dollar, Covid is still keeping many traditional theatergoers away, at-home entertainment is booming, crime is constantly in the news, etcetera.

UK American Express® Members can Stream PRIMA FACIE on NT Live Free of Charge
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 5, 2022


From 10am on Tuesday 6 December, UK American Express® Cardmembers can access a complimentary rental to Prima Facie on National Theatre at Home, the National Theatre's online streaming platform.

Godalming Borough Hall's SLEEPING BEAUTY Offers Pay What You Can Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2022


The enchanting family Pantomime Sleeping Beauty, which plays Godalming Borough Hall from 10 until 26 December 2022, will be open to all thanks to the return of the Pay What You Can scheme this year. Wysch Productions hope it will help those who would not otherwise be able to attend a Pantomime due to financial restraints.  

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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