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Can-Can Revival 1981 - Articles Page 18

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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Bang On A Can All-Stars On Tour In Berlin
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2021


Bang on a Can announces its upcoming livestreams and on-demand programming, all streaming at live.bangonacan.org. All shows are free to watch, but viewers are encouraged to consider purchasing a ticket to help support the performers and commissioned composers.

M. Can Yasar's A HUNDRED DOLLAR BILL Comes to Theatre Row
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2021


M. Can Yasar's original solo play “A Hundred Dollar Bill” debuts next Tuesday, November 16th at Theatre Row (410 W 42nd St) at 7.30 pm.

WELCOME TO MEADOWLARK FALLS Will Be Performed by Tin Can Telephone Productions Through December 3
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2021


Just in time for the Holidays, immersive theater company Tin Can Telephone productions returns with Welcome to Meadowlark Falls: The Very Merry Christmas Contest. Inspired by (and poking fun at) those wonderfully lovely, and sappy, romantic Christmas movies, Welcome to Meadowlark Falls is an interactive theatrical experience; part postal play and part online adventure. 

The Arkansas Repertory Theatre Announces Pay-What-You-Can Night For A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2021


The Arkansas Repertory Theatre has announced Pay What You Can Night on December 2, 2021 at 7 p.m. for A Charlie Brown Christmas.

The Arkansas Repertory Theatre Announces Pay What You Can Night for A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2021


The Arkansas Repertory Theatre has announced Pay What You Can Night on December 2, 2021 at 7 p.m. for A Charlie Brown Christmas. Patrons are invited to the first preview by paying any amount they wish for tickets.

BWW Review: MASQUERADE at Can Can
by Jay Irwin - Nov 7, 2021


Can Can keeps bringing the goods in show after show and their current show, “Masquerade” is no exception. But then why would it be when “Masquerade” features some of the best numbers from previous shows such as “Bon Bon”, “Peacock”, “El Dorado” and more. But even with all these hits from the past, they still manage to surprise with each new show.

Godalming's CINDERELLA Announces Pay What You Can Scheme
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2021


Even more theatre-goers shall go to the ball as Wysch Productions is again offering a Pay What You Can scheme at The Borough Hall, Godalming, to help those who would not otherwise be able to attend a Pantomime this year due to financial restraints. Cinderella, from 11 – 26 December 2021, is open to all.  

TRU Announces Community Gathering: What More Can Government Do To Support The Reopening Of Theater?
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2021


A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited is now into its second year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date over 70 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020.

MPAC Presents YOU CAN IF YOU WILL: THE JERRY KRAMER STORY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2021


The Marcus Performing Arts Center has announced an exclusive screening of the feature-length documentary film, You Can If You Will: The Jerry Kramer Story. The screening event will take place in Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 3pm and 8pm.

COP26 Announces Touring Dates For CAN I LIVE?
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2021


Inspired by Fehinti Balogun's experiences in environmental activism, Can I Live? is a specially filmed performance prompting an urgent conversation about the lack of diversity at the heart of the British climate movement.

VIDEO: Watch Jennifer Nettles Perform 'What Baking Can Do' as Jenna in WAITRESS!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2021


Last night marked a shift change at Joe's Diner! Waitress just welcomed four new Broadway cast members at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, including Grammy Award-winning singer and actress Jennifer Nettles as Jenna. Watch Jennifer perform 'What Baking Can Do' in her final dress rehearsal!

Wilbury Theatre Group Launches Pay-What-You-Can Ticket Structure For All Performances       
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2021


In continuation of their ongoing efforts to make live theatre accessible to everyone, Wilbury Theatre Group has officially launched a Pay-What-You-Can structure for all performances.  Audience members now can set their own ticket price. 

Vanessa Williams Will Lead ANYONE CAN WHISTLE as a Part of MasterVoices Season at Carnegie Hall
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 20, 2021


Ted Sperling, Artistic Director of MasterVoices, announced details of the celebrated chorus’ 80th season, celebrating the power of the human voice to unite, inspire and connect since 1941. One of the highlights includes a semi-staged concert production of the cult-favorite musical, Stephen Sondheim’s and Arthur Laurents’ Anyone Can Whistle, starring Vanessa Williams.

Speaking Out Can Bring Change, IATSE Film and TV Strike Averted
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by Alex Freeman - Oct 18, 2021


The theme of the past few weeks has shifted to labor strife and labor agreements, over ongoing concerns about COVID-19 and its variants - a welcome sign as the theatre industry gets back to work that much of the talk of changes is beginning to translate into action.

BWW Review: ZOMBIE CHEERLEADERS RETURN at Can Can
by Jay Irwin - Oct 14, 2021


If you’ve been to the Can Can Culinary Cabaret, Dear Readers, you know pretty much what to expect. Amazing singers and dancers, high energy acrobatics, and loads of tantalizing flesh. You also expect to see Jonathan Betchtel, with his bawdy humor and gravity defying glutes, he’s been a staple there as the emcee for the past 15 years. So, you can imagine my surprise when I attended their current production of “Zombie Cheerleaders Return” and Jonny was nowhere to be found, instead having the evening helmed by their resident chanteuse, Jasmine Sim. And while this resulted in a very different show than I was used to, it was no less delightful.

SDSU School Of Music And Dance Presents NOTHING GOLD CAN STAY Concert At The Balboa Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2021


The SDSU School of Music and Dance ensembles, including the Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, and Choirs, will perform live in concert at the Balboa Theatre in Downtown San Diego on Thursday, Nov.  4, 2021, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $13 - $18 and are available for purchase through TicketMaster. 

SHE CAN BE EVIL - A SURVIVOR'S STORY Opens At Black Voices Solo Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2021


The full-length version of She Can Be Evil - A Survivor's Story will make its Los Angeles premiere on Sunday, September 19th at 7pm PDT. She Can Be Evil is a solo play written and performed by Sandra Booker and directed by Juliette Jeffers.

Take a Cue: 4 Things Businesses Can Learn from TV, Films, & Broadway
by Sponsored Content by Axiom - Oct 12, 2021


The ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic landscape has resulted in continuous updates to public and workplace health guidelines. Due to this, the production industry was heavily impacted. After a long pause, the industry utilized the Safe Way Forward Protocols to resume production successfully and to keep employees safe on stage and on set.

Bang on a Can to Present Lee Ranaldo and Dither Performing HURRICANE TRANSCRIPTIONS at The Noguchi Museum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2021


On Friday, October 22, 2021 at 6:30pm, Bang on a Can and The Noguchi Museum will present the final concert in the 2021 Artists at Noguchi season, a monthly series of performances in the Museum’s garden and galleries.

The Wharf Revue Team Opens CAN OF WORMS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2021


The much-loved Wharf Revue returns in its new annual iteration titled CAN OF WORMS, playing at The Seymour Centre from 23 November and produced by Soft Tread, the company that brought you Jonathan Biggins' smash hit The Gospel According to Paul.

VIDEO: Tony Bennett Can Still Remember How to Sing, Despite His Retirement Due to Alzheimer's
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2021


Anderson Cooper recently talked with Tony Bennett, and his wife, Susan, in a segment for 60 Minutes. The legendary singer, Bennett is suffering from Alzheimer's, and revealed earlier this year that he is retiring from performing after a 70 year career.

Benefit Concert Performance of NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Postponed Until December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2021


Due to a last-minute scheduling conflict and cast change, the ONE-NIGHT ONLY live virtual special benefit concert originally announced to take place this evening, September 28, 2021, has been RESCHEDULED for Friday evening, December 17, 2021 at 8:00PM (EST).

BWW Review: With EXTRA! EXTRA! At The Triad Scott Raneri Proves He Can Play The Lead
by Stephen Mosher - Sep 26, 2021


With power notes like the ones displayed in his new show, Scott Raneri is completely cast-able in musical theater, which is most of what he talks about in his show about being an extra.

Playwrights Can Take Their Shot At The Annual SHOW ME THE MONOLOGUE Competition
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2021


The Paterson Performing Arts Development Council is accepting entries for its Show Me The Monologue Playwriting Competition. The winning playwright whose work is chosen will receive a main stage production as part of the lineup in the 2022 Hamilton Arts Festival.

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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