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A Thurber Carnival 1960

Opened: February 26, 1960

A Thurber Carnival - 1960 Broadway History , Info & More

A Thurber Carnival is a revue by James Thurber, adapted by the author from his stories, cartoons and casuals (humorous short pieces), nearly all of which originally appeared in The New Yorker. It was directed by Burgess Meredith. Following a six city tryout, during which Thurber continued to rewrite the show, it premiered on Broadway on February 26, 1960 and ran for 223 performances, with a break from June 25 to September 5.


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Burgess Meredith's 1960 Special Tony Award For Directing A THURBER CARNIVAL Will Be Auctioned
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2020


Rocky actor Burgess Meredith's Special 1960 Tony Award for Directing a 'Thurber Carnival' will be auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Auctions on January 30, 2020.

Masterworks Broadway Releases Two Forgotten Albums On Digital and CD
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2012


MASTERWORKS BROADWAY opens its vaults with more classic cast recordings previously unavailable in the CD era.

Masterworks Broadway Releases Two Forgotten Albums On Digital and CD
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 17, 2012


MASTERWORKS BROADWAY opens its vaults with more classic cast recordings previously unavailable in the CD era.

A Thurber Carnival History

Other Productions of A Thurber Carnival

1960   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1962   West End London Production
West End
1965   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1970   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)

A Thurber Carnival - 1960 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1960 Tony Awards Special Tony Award James Thurber
1960 Tony Awards Special Tony Award Burgess Meredith

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