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Opened: May 7, 1953

Can-Can - 1953 Broadway History , Info & More

Forrest Theatre
1114 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA

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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Student Blog: Can Theatre Be More Eco-Friendly?
by Student Blogger: Zac Denver Lee - Apr 20, 2022


Although it is important to have physical copies of scripts and scores, I personally prefer to have them on a tablet because it is cleaner. I normally only need them before rehearsals to work out my actions, lines, and character work but the moment I get into the rehearsal, I no longer need them, therefore a soft copy would suffice.

Kaitlin Butts Releases New Album 'What Else Can She Do'
by Michael Major - Apr 15, 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. Listen to the new album now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.

VIDEO: First Look at ANYONE CAN WHISTLE at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2022


Footage has been released from the new London production of Arthur Laurents’ and Stephen Sondheim’s rarely produced 1964 musical ‘Anyone Can Whistle’.

BWW Review: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, Richmond Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 12, 2022


Not to be confused with the 2002 film of the same name, Catch Me If You Can is a small ensemble thriller that debuted on Broadway in 1965. Based on a French play by Robert Thomas, this American version, written by Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert, is a potentially entertaining evening, but fails to captivate and excite.

Book Exclusive £20 Tickets For ANYONE CAN WHISTLE
by Marianka Swain - Apr 12, 2022


Anyone Can Whistle is Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents’ satirical musical comedy set in a fictional town where the government controls absolutely everything, even the miracles.

David Guetta, Becky Hill, and Ella Henderson Drop Summer Anthem 'Crazy What Love Can Do'
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 10, 2022


David Guetta, Becky Hill and Ella Henderson have released their collaborative single ‘Crazy What Love Can Do’, out now on Parlophone. A cinematic music video for the track, shot in Barcelona and Miami, is set to follow next week.

VIDEO: Alannah McCready Releases Music Video to Accompany 'Can I Call' With Will Gittens
by Michael Major - Apr 6, 2022


inger-songwriter Alannah McCready is following the successful release of her song, “Can I Call,” a duet with Will Gittens, with a visually engaging music video for the track. Directed by Emily Vaughn and produced by Justin Pagano, cinematographer T.C. Carter filmed the music video in various picturesque settings throughout Los Angeles, CA.

BWW Review: ANYONE CAN WHISTLE, Southwark Playhouse
by Abbie Grundy - Apr 6, 2022


Stephen Sondheim's and Arthur Laurents 1964 political satire is given a modern spin by director Georgie Rankom in this high-energy production. Let's see what BWW's critic had to say...

'The Holocaust: What Hate Can Do' To Open at The Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial To The Holocaust
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2022


The Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust has announced its new core exhibition will open for previews on June 30, 2022. The Holocaust: What Hate Can Do will offer an expansive and timely presentation of Holocaust history told through personal stories, objects, photos, and film-many on view for the first time.

Matthew Morrison to Judge on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
by Michael Major - Apr 5, 2022


The series will introduce a new dynamic judging panel – welcoming home Stephen “tWitch” Boss, alongside Emmy-, Tony- and Golden Globe-nominated artist Matthew Morrison and dancer, singer and digital sensation JoJo Siwa. Presenter and author Cat Deeley will step back into her role as host of the dance competition series.

Flat Rock Playhouse Presents CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2022


Get ready for a night of hilarity and mystery! This comedy thriller is a classic gem that will have you guessing and laughing from start to finish.

Adekunle Gold Announces 'Catch Me If You Can' North American Tour
by Michael Major - Apr 4, 2022


Since releasing his first single 'Sade,' a love song which sampled instrumentals from One Direction's 'Story of My Life,' Adekunle has gone on to release four albums - including Gold which debuted at #7 on the Billboard World Albums Chart, About 30 which was shortlisted for the GRAMMY Best World Album.

VIDEO: Inside Rehearsal For ANYONE CAN WHISTLE at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2022


An all new video has been released from inside rehearsal for the upcoming production Anyone Can Whistle! A political satire about conformity and the ostracisation of those considered ‘other’ in society, ‘Anyone Can Whistle’, directed by Georgie Rankcom, will play Southwark Playhouse, 1 April - 7 May, 2022.

Servant Stage Announces Pay-What-You-Can Theatre Classes
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2022


Beginning with a simple mission of making outstanding theatre accessible for everyone by offering touring, pay-what-you-will productions, Servant Stage, now in their tenth season, has grown dramatically to become “a major player in the local theatrical market.'

BWW Review: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Arena Stage
by Ken Kemp - Mar 21, 2022


An energetic, joyful night of escapist fun. Read our BWW critic's review.

CJ Solar Sets 'All I Can Think About Lately' Album Release
by Michael Major - Mar 17, 2022


Award-winning artist CJ Solar  has set March 25 as the release date for “All I Can Think About Lately,” the latest single from his upcoming The Future’s Neon album. CJ wrote “All I Can Think about Lately” with Aaron Eshius and Joey Hyde, and fans can pre-save/add the new single npw. CJ released yric video for “The Future’s Neon.'

BWW Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Speakeasy Stage Proves that Love Can Prevail
by Erik Bailey - Mar 16, 2022


The first and only production of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND I saw was a concert production featuring an all-white cast. So, when I heard that Speakeasy Stage would be producing the show, I was excited to be able to see how it is meant to be performed. This production, directed by Pascale Florestral and music directed by David Freeman Coleman, did not disappoint.

Grant-Lee Phillips Shares 'Remember This' from 'All That You Can Dream' Album
by Michael Major - Mar 16, 2022


Critically acclaimed Nashville-based singer/songwriter Grant-Lee Phillips shares “Remember This,” the second single from his forthcoming 11th studio album, All That You Can Dream. Listen to the new single now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.

Ember Choral Arts Perform "Can we Talk?" in March
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2022


Ember Choral Arts (formally known as Schola Cantorum on Hudson), will present two live and virtual concerts titled, 'Can We Talk?...About Our Friends.' The three-concert series reflects Ember's programming centering on music with a message, and is intended to inspire mutually respectful conversation between individuals and groups who are at odds regarding difficult issues spanning race, gender, and inequality.

Bang On A Can LONG PLAY Music Festival Schedule Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2022


Bang on a Can has announced the full schedule for LONG PLAY, a new, three-day destination music festival. Originally scheduled for May of 2020, LONG PLAY will be presented for the first time from Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May 1, 2022.

BWW Interview: Molly Smith of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Arena Stage
by Benjamin Tomchik - Mar 14, 2022


Catch Me If You Can is not Molly Smith’s first musical with a con artist at the heart of it. In 2012, she directed a hit production of The Music Man, whose main character, Professor Harold Hill, could give Abagnale a run for his money. What is it about these men who have the ability to make us see what we want, and to command the stage while doing so, that lends itself to the theater?

BWW Interview: BROADWAY At THE BOURBON ROOM's Benet Braun Making Beautiful Music Everywhere He Can
by Gil Kaan - Mar 15, 2022


Marisa Matthews and Ashley Moniz produced their first edition of their monthly cabaret Broadway at The Bourbon Room last month with their second edition Songs of Sondheim playing March 28, 2022, at (of course) The Bourbon Room. Got a chance to throw out a few questions to B@BB’s musical director extraordinaire, the very busy Benet Braun.

Sunday Morning Michael Dale: THE BAKER'S WIFE Sublimely Returns and ANYONE CAN WHISTLE's Satire Remains Uncomfortably Relevant
by Michael Dale - Mar 13, 2022


This week I saw productions of two decades-old musicals, each written by one of theatre's great composer/lyricists, which, in their original productions, ran a combined total of nine performances on Broadway.

BWW Review: MasterVoice'S ANYONE CAN WHISTLE Elevates a Sondheim Flop at Carnegie Hall
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 11, 2022


If Anyone Can Whistle must be a concert, please, let it be a concert like this. MasterVoices, an organization dedicated to elevating choral works, brought the show to Carnegie Hall for a one-night engagement. They masterfully adapted the show as a scaled-down concert version, dropping any bells and whistles.

Photos: Vanessa Williams, Santino Fontana, Elizabeth Stanley, and More in ANYONE CAN WHISTLE at Carnegie Hall
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2022


The performance starred Vanessa Williams in the role of a corrupt mayor of a small economically depressed American town. Joining her were Elizabeth Stanley, Tony Award winner Santino Fontana, Douglas Sills, Eddie Cooper, and Michael Mulheren. The show was narrated by Joanna Gleason. It was directed and conducted by MasterVoices Artistic Director Ted Sperling.

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 - 1953 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1953 Theatre World Awards Performance Gwen Verdon

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