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Can-Can Revival 1981 - Articles Page 14

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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New Exhibition, THE HOLOCAUST: WHAT HATE CAN DO, Now Open At New York's Museum Of Jewish Heritage
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2022


A major new exhibition at the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust opens today. The Holocaust: What Hate Can Do offers an expansive and timely presentation of Holocaust history told through personal stories, objects, photos, and film-many on view for the first time.

Photos: Marilyn Maye Can Still Slay & That's What She Did When THE MARILYN MAYE TRIO played Birdland
by Bobby Patrick - Jun 25, 2022


Thursday night’s near-capacity house got a musical experience to remember forever from the lady and THE MARILYN MAYE TRIO - Ted Furth, Tom Hubbard, & Mark Mclean. 

How You Can Help: Supreme Court Strikes Down Roe V. Wade
by BWW Staff - Jun 24, 2022


BroadwayWorld unequivocally supports a pregnant individual's right to choose, and access to medical care including abortion and condemns today's Supreme Court decision. We urge Congress and The Senate to take action to protect the rights of those able to become pregnant across the United States.

Leah Remini to Replace Matthew Morrison on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Judging Panel
by Michael Major - Jun 10, 2022


Emmy Award-winning actor, New York Times Best Selling author and producer Leah Remini has joined the judging panel of the Emmy Award-winning dance series SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, alongside Stephen “tWitch” Boss and dancer, singer and digital sensation JoJo Siwa. Presenter and author Cat Deeley continues to host the dance competition series.

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Opens At The REV Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2022


The REV Theatre Company opens its inaugural production of the 2022 Season - Catch Me If You Can. The show runs June 8-28 at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn, NY.

DEAD CAN DANCE Announce North American Tour March & April 2023
by Michael Major - Jun 7, 2022


Dead Can Dance have announced new tour dates in North America in March and April, 2023. The tour sees Brendan Perry, Lisa Gerrard and full backing band return to North America for the first time in a decade, last playing on the continent at Coachella Festival in April, 2013. Find out how to get tickets and check out the full schedule!

New Subscribers Can Now Reserve Seats for the 2022-23 Pavilion Performance Series
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2022


New subscribers can now reserve their seats for the 2022-23 Pavilion Performance Series Broadway shows! Next season's fabulous lineup includes both new blockbusters and fan favorites.

Performance Now Theatre Company Presents NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2022


Performance Now Theatre Company presents Nice Work If You Can Get It June 10 – 26 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway in Lakewood. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Bo Armstrong Releases Cover of Dua Lipa's 'Cool,' Streaming Proceeds Donated to You Can Play & Planned Parenthood
by Michael Major - Jun 1, 2022


Armstrong chose You Can Play and Planned Parenthood, and a Pride Month release, as a nod to how important allyship has become for him — his best friend came out to him more than a decade ago; since then, he's learned more about the importance of creating safe, empathetic and open spaces.

Stanley Brooks: I CAN MAKE ME RICH Makes Edinburgh Fringe Debut
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2022


About 8 years ago, Lewis Dunn (founding member of the 5 star Any Suggestion, Doctor? The Improvised Doctor Who Parody) went for a job interview that promised to take him into the world of 'direct marketing.'

Matthew Morrison Exits Role as Judge on Fox's SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
by Marissa Tomeo - May 28, 2022


Back in April, the announcement broke that Broadway, film, and television's Matthew Morrison would be a judge on Fox's So You Think You Can Dance alongside JoJo Siwa and Stephen 'tWitch' Boss. The show's Season 17 premiere took place on May 18th from 9:00-10:00PM ET/PT. However, Deadline announced yesterday that the star has exited the show after refusing to follow production protocol. 

Hy-Lo News Brings Podcast CAN WE TALK to Live Audience
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2022


Join Hy-Lo News for a live 'Can We Talk' Podcast event with Hy-Lo News Founder & CEO, Janey Tate, where she'll sit down for the FIRST time with syndicated radio veteran from 103.5 The Beat, Papa Keith, for an in-depth and honest conversation about the importance of Black-owned media, Hy-Lo News' vision, how to do all of this while maintaining a work-life balance and more!

BWW Interview: How Broadway Gave Matthew Morrison 'Credibility' For SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
by Michael Major - May 22, 2022


Before the world knew him as Will Schuester on the hit television series Glee, Matthew Morrison was dancing on Broadway in the ensemble of shows like Footloose and the Rocky Horror Show. Now, in a new interview Morrison is discussing how his time on Broadway has given him 'credibility' for being a judge on So You Think You Can Dance.

MASTER OF TIME By M. Can Yasar Comes to Teatro Latea
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2022


After the successful workshop performance at New Works Series, this time M. Can Yasar is coming with a one-person musical “Master of Time” at Teatro Latea.

Moxyblossom Share New Single 'Tin Can on a String'
by Michael Major - May 18, 2022


Today, Moxyblossom,  the songwriting duo of Evelyn Cormier and Jacob Snider, have released their second single for Dangerbird Records Microdose Series, “Tin Can on a String”. The new single follows previous track “Did You Feel That?”, and is another lush, sonic reverie. Watch the new music video now!

BWW Review: LOLA at The Can Can
by Jay Irwin - May 16, 2022


Dear Readers, I think it’s time for me to come out to you all. I am here to say that I am an out and proud fan of Barry Manilow. Yes, I’m a Fanilow. From “Mandy” to “American Bandstand” to “I Made it Through the Rain”, I love them all. And, of course, there’s the best, “Copacabana”. Now take that fandom and combine it with my love for Seattle’s Can Can and you’d think their current show would be a sure-fire hit. And you’d be right. “Lola” the latest incarnation from Artistic Director Chris Pink, Choreographer Fae Pink, the delicious folks at the Can Can is not only a hit but one of the best shows I think I’ve ever seen from them (and that’s saying something) and one not to be missed.

The REV Theatre Company Announces Cast & Creatives for Production of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN!
by Marissa Tomeo - May 15, 2022


The REV Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for its inaugural production of the 2022 Season – Catch Me If You Can.

Sunday Morning Michael Dale: Giants Can Be Good in Into The Woods & Artist and Subject Fight For Control of the Narrative in Shooting Celebrities
by Michael Dale - May 15, 2022


Three plays where what seems like the truth might be a subjective point of view.

Layke Releases Other-Worldly Single 'No One Can Stop Us'
by Michael Major - May 13, 2022


The accompanying video, directed by Quinn Tucker and filmed at Eric Wright's property (the grandson of Frank Loyd Wright), finds Layke in a mysterious location where she's led to a group of diverse individuals that make her finally feel accepted within the LGBTQIA+ community.

VIDEO: Kaitlin Butts Unveils New Visualizer Series for 'What Else Can She Do'
by Michael Major - May 11, 2022


Produced by Oran Thornton (Angaleena Presley, Logan Brill) and recorded at Nashville’s Sound Emporium Studios, What Else Can She Do tells the stories of women—those who are lost, struggling, angry and scared, but who remain resilient through it all. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.

BWW Interview: Erin Mei-Ling Stuart of MONUMENT, OR FOUR SISTERS (A SLOTH PLAY) at Magic Theatre Can Pretty Much Do It All
by Jim Munson - May 10, 2022


BroadwayWorld talks to multidisciplinary performer Erin Mei-Ling Stuart about her role in Magic Theatre's world premiere production of Sam Chanse's 'Monument, Or Four Sisters (A Sloth Play)' running May11 to 29.

BWW Review: Mx. Justin Vivian Bond Brings In The Spring With More Marys Than You Can Shake A Mary At, With OH MARY, IT'S SPRING! At Joe's Pub
by Bobby Patrick - May 9, 2022


On a whim, this statuesque trans-warrior goddess decided to concoct a show all about MARY. Mary who? We hear you ask, well just about ANY Mary that would sit still long enough for Bond to grab the song with their name in it, or one that was written by someone named Mary, or by a composer from the lady’s home state of MARYland - who knows really...

PUSH Physical Theatre and Penny Sterling Present the World Premiere Of SOMEONE NO ONE CAN SEE
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2022


Two Rochester award-winners – PUSH Physical Theatre and storyteller Penny Sterling – have combined forces to create Someone No One Can See, which will make its world premiere at Blackfriars Theatre for nine performances.

GREAT COMENT, ANASTASIA, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, FUN HOME & More Announced For 2022/23 Season at Landestheater Linz
by Martin Ganeider - Apr 25, 2022


The upcoming 2022/23 Season at the Landestheater Linz marks the 10 Anniversary of Linz's very own Musical Ensemble. With a successful story, numerous Opening Nights, Multi Awarded shows, and performers, Linz became an international Address in the Musical circus. Expectations are always high and even higher after productions like the recent TITANIC or many others. The 2022/23 Season presentation proves undoubtful that there will be no exception in the Anniversary season.

VIDEO: David Guetta, Becky Hill & Ella Henderson Drop Video For 'Crazy What Love Can Do'
by Michael Major - Apr 22, 2022


Shot between Barcelona and Miami, the cinematic official video for ‘Crazy What Love Can Do’ directed by Michael Holyck (Noir Productions) is framed as the trailer to an action-packed B-movie, with all three artists taking centre stage for this gripping melange of romance, violence and suspense.

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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