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Opened: June 25, 1955

Can-Can - 1955 US Tour History , Info & More

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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Pesh Milli Shares 'Spicy' & Announces 'What Can I Say' EP
by Michael Major - Nov 28, 2022


Pesh Milli has shared “Spicy,” the second track to be released from his upcoming EP, following on the heels of lead single, “Another One.” Produced by Elevated and recorded at Milkboy in Philadelphia, “Spicy” delivers the same rawness and intensity fans have come to expect of Pesh, but with an undeniable feeling that this is just the beginning.

BWW REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT
by Jade Kops - Nov 25, 2022


NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT is an energetic, quintessential Broadway theatre work. Mitchell has captured that traditional stage musical essence with aplomb and has injected a fresh, in the moment, vibrancy.

VIDEO: Holly Humberstone Performs 'Can You Afford To Lose Me?' On COLBERT
by Michael Major - Nov 23, 2022


Fresh off selling out several of her largest headlining shows to-date, Holly Humberstone took to the stage last night on The Late Show on Stephen Colbert on CBS. Accompanied by the lush instrumentals of a full band, Humberstone delivered the captivating debut television video performance of her new song “Can You Afford To Lose Me?”.

Review: Washington Stage Guild's MAJOR BARBARA Shines as Only Shaw Can
by Andrew White - Nov 21, 2022


The Washington Stage Guild's current production of Shaw's Major Barbara runs rings around a whole world of ideas, metaphysical, physical, you name it, with Emelie Faith Thompson positively shining in her turn as the title character

'I CAN ONLY BE ME' Album Pairing Eva Cassidy and London Symphony Orchestra to Be Released
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 20, 2022


To commemorate what would have been her 60th birthday (on February 2), Blix Street Records will release a landmark new album, which pairs Cassidy's impeccable voice with the backing of the legendary London Symphony Orchestra.

Country Trio Kopper And Kash Release New Music Video For 'The Best I Can'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2022


Country Trio Kopper and Kash released a new music video for their newest single, 'The Best I Can' available on all streaming and download sites. The family trio transports their audience through a difficult difference of opinion, that they attempt to overcome, the 'best they can.'

Interview: Bill English of AS YOU LIKE IT at San Francisco Playhouse Loves Everything That Theatre Can Do
by Jim Munson - Nov 22, 2022


BroadwayWorld talks to Bill English, Artistic Director & Co-Founder of San Francisco Playhouse, about his new production of the musical adaptation of Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' featuring an rollicking folk-pop score by Shaina Taub running November 17 to January 14.

VIDEO: Elton John Sings 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' From THE LION KING on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - Nov 10, 2022


Sir Elton John honored The Lion King's 25th Anniversary on Broadway this morning by singing 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' on Good Morning America. Before the performance, John shared how he first became involved in the musical and how it went on to change his life. Watch a complete video performance now!

Segerstrom Hosts Can-Can Canned Food Drive For MOULIN ROUGE!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2022


Segerstrom Center for the Arts is helping the Orange County Food Bank fully stock its shelves with canned food goods for those in-need. Throughout the run of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, all patrons are encouraged to donate canned goods to help the nearly twenty percent of children in Orange County living in “food insecure” households.

FLETCHER's Fans Can Pick The Set List For Her 'Girl Of My Dreams Tour'
by Michael Major - Nov 2, 2022


FLETCHER, the critically lauded singer-songwriter and fast-rising queer icon, who recently released her acclaimed debut album Girl Of My Dreams, has teamed with VAULT, a new music format, to allow her super fans the power of picking songs not initially on her set list for each night of her sold out “Girl Of My Dreams Tour.”

Mia Chung's CATCH AS CATCH CAN Delays Opening Night Due to COVID-19
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2022


Playwrights Horizons' production of Mia Chung's Catch as Catch Can, directed by Daniel Aukin, has delayed its opening night due to COVID-19. After recently cancelling performances October 26-29, the show will now open on November 9. 

Photos: First Look at Rob Madge in MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) at the Garrick Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2022


Following another sell out run at this year’s Edinburgh Festival, My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?) transferred to the Garrick Theatre, in London’s West End, on 21 October and will run until 06 November 2022. Check out all new photos here!

Photos: Alanis Morissette, Halsey & More Headline 'We Can Survive' Concert in Hollywood
by Michael Major - Oct 24, 2022


The show featured performances by Alanis Morissette, Halsey, Weezer, OneRepublic, Garbage and Tate McRae. The event raised over $750,000 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the nation’s largest suicide prevention organization. Check out photos from the event now!

Review: MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?), Garrick Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - Oct 24, 2022


A glistening celebration of queer identity, individuality, and family

Kitchen Theatre Company Continues It's 2022-2023 Season With EDITH CAN SHOOT THINGS AND HIT THEM
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2022


The 2022-2023 season continues at Kitchen Theatre Company with Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them, a coming of age story that explores the gap between childhood and whatever comes next. Performances of Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them begin at the Kitchen Theatre Company in the Percy Browning Performance Space on Tuesday, November 1 and will run through Sunday, November 20.

Review: THIS IS HALLOWEEN at The Can Can
by Jay Irwin - Oct 15, 2022


The Can Can, Seattle’s fabulous burlesque house, celebrates the 15th anniversary of their collaboration with The Triple Door by bringing back their ode to Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” with their tantalizing “This Is Halloween”. And while this naughty nightmare has much of what you’d want from a Can Can show, one aspect continued to be quite frustrating, at least for me. Clarity.

Sunsleeper Shares New 'While You Can' Album
by Michael Major - Oct 7, 2022


Indie rock band Sunsleeper have released their highly-anticipated sophomore album While You Can via Rude Records. While You Can was recorded and produced by Brett Romnes (Oso Oso, Hot Mulligan) and mastered by Will Putney (Counterparts, Knocked Loose).

WE CAN BE HEROES Documentary Tells Important Story About Addiction And Stigma
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2022


Overcoming addiction can be a long road. Filmmaker and Flint native Mike Ramsdell shares the struggle and success of professional boxer Taylor Duerr in the We Can Be Heroes documentary at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19 at the FIM Capitol Theatre.

Feature: SPHERUS Can Juggle Literally Anything and Scientists Should Join the Circus
by G K Schatzman - Oct 3, 2022


Greg Kennedy's Oct. 1 2022 Philadelphia Fringe Festival act was a treat and a half. Catch our feature review, 'Spherus Can Juggle Literally Anything and Scientists Should Join the Circus'.

The Firehouse Theatre Presents CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2022


The Firehouse Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of their upcoming production of Catch Me If You Can.

VIDEO: Rob Madge and More Sing 'We Will Be Loved Anyway' From MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?)
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2022


An all new video has been released for 'We Will  Be Loved Anyway' from the Original Cast Recording of My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?)

Country Newcomers Brady Lee & Jake Banfield Release 'I Can Do This All Day'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2022


Fresh off his debut EP, 'Backyard Vacation,' Brady Lee has joined forces with country-pop riser Jake Banfield for the release of their new single 'I Can Do This All Day.'

NENAproductions Opens 20th Year With Sondheim's ANYONE CAN WHISTLE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2022


NENAproductions Theater Project is celebrating 20 years in residence at The Jersey Shore Arts Center with the 2022 - 2023 Theater Season. The upcoming season truly reflects what this theater company has set out to accomplish since its inception.

NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Comes to Hayes Theatre Co
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2022


Following on from the success of the 2021 Neglected Musicals presentation Cameron Mitchell will direct and choreograph Nice Work If You Can Get It, a new take on classic 1920s musical farce. 

The Brick Presents ONLY PLACE I BELONG By Can Yasar
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2022


Following the successful debut production of M. Can Yasar's musical “Only Place I Belong” at The Tank in August, The Brick Theater will present a new look at the music and storytelling in a concert version for three performances only October 3, 4 & 5.

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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