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Applause 1970

Opened: March 30, 1970
Closing: July 27, 1972

Applause - 1970 Broadway History , Info & More


Palace Theatre (Broadway)
1564 Broadway New York, NY

Based on the film All About Eve and the original story by Mary Orr.


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Constantine Germanacos and Penny Fuller Will Join the Company of ANASTASIA
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2018


Anastasia will welcome new cast members to the Broadhurst Theatre this winter. Beginning Tuesday, December 18, original company member Constantine Germanacos will rejoin the hit Broadway musical as "Gleb." Emmy Award Winner Penny Fuller will assume the role of the "Dowager Empress" the week of January 7.

BWW Exclusive: New York's Palace Theatre- The Valhalla of Vaudeville
by Trav S. D. - Aug 10, 2018


Built in 1913 as the flagship for the big time vaudeville circuit run by E.F. Albee and Martin Beck, manager of the Western Vaudeville Managers Association, the Palace was the perfect showplace for the biggest of big time vaudeville during the last two decades of its existence.

Photo Coverage: Lee Roy Reams Celebrates 42nd Street on 54th Street
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 8, 2017


Besides being an extraordinary and illustrious Broadway actor, singer, dancer, choreographer and director Lee Roy Reams is one of the best raconteurs you could ever spend an evening with.

Anita Gillette and Penny Fuller Return to Feinstein's/54 Below in SIN TWISTERS, TOO! Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2016


Anita Gillette and Penny Fuller's new show, set for Feinstein's/54 Below for two performances, tonight, February 24th, and March 2nd (both at 7 p.m.), is a sequel to their critically acclaimed SIN TWISTERS!

Anita Gillette and Penny Fuller to Return to Feinstein's/54 Below in SIN TWISTERS, TOO!
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2016


Anita Gillette and Penny Fuller's new show, set for Feinstein's/54 Below for two performances, February 24th and March 2nd (both at 7 p.m.), is a sequel to their critically acclaimed SIN TWISTERS!

Masterworks Broadway to Release Three Classic Albums from Archives
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 14, 2015


Masterworks Broadway continues to make good on its promise to make available its extensive catalog of cast recordings with the release of three classic albums from the archives - Pinocchio (July 17), Woman of the Year (August 14), and The Beggar's Opera (September 18). Upon release, each title will beaccompanied by new album pages and photos on MasterworksBroadway.com.

VIDEO: TCM Remembers Film Greats Lost in 2014 - Mike Nichols, Lauren Bacall and More!
by Movies News Desk - Dec 26, 2014


Turner Classic Movies just posted its annual remembrance of film industry contributors who passed away in 2014, including stage vets Mike Nichols, Lauren Bacall and more. Watch and pay your respects in the video below...

Photo Flash: Remembering Lauren Bacall - Part Two
by Walter McBride - Aug 22, 2014


Film and stage legend and two-time Tony Award winner Lauren Bacall, passed away last week (first reported by TMZ) at the age of 89. The legendary actress suffered a massive stroke and died at home (New York City's famous Dakota Building) according to a family member. BroadwayWorld remembers the legend below.

Photo Flash: Remembering Lauren Bacall - Part One
by Walter McBride - Aug 22, 2014


Film and stage legend and two-time Tony Award winner Lauren Bacall, passed away last week (first reported by TMZ) at the age of 89. The legendary actress suffered a massive stroke and died at home (New York City's famous Dakota Building) according to a family member. BroadwayWorld remembers the legend below.

Photo Coverage: Times Square Honors Lauren Bacall
by Walter McBride - Aug 14, 2014


Film and stage legend and two-time Tony Award winner Lauren Bacall, passed away on Tuesday morning (first reported by TMZ) at the age of 89. The legendary actress suffered a massive stroke and died at home (New York City's famous Dakota Building) according to a family member. The theatre community honored her last night in the lights of Times Square and BroadwayWorld brings you photos below.

Barbra Streisand Releases Statement on Passing of Lauren Bacall
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 13, 2014


Today, Barbara Streisand, who worked with Bacall in The Mirror Has Two Face, released the following statemen

Liza Minnelli Reacts to Passing of Lauren Bacall: 'She Was One of a Kind'
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 13, 2014


Bacall's close friend Liza Minnelli has issued the following statement on the passing of the legendary actress.

Photo Coverage: Penny Fuller Previews 54 BELOW SINGS APPLAUSE
by Walter McBride - Apr 12, 2014


Two-time Tony nominee Penny Fuller previewed her show 54 BELOW SINGS APPLAUSE. BroadwayWorld was there for the event- check below for photos!

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Photo Flash: Strouse and Miranda at The Drama Bookshop
by Eddie Varley - Sep 8, 2008


Audience Rewards and The Drama Bookshop hosted an exclusive discussion and book signing with Charles Strouse, with very special guest interviewer Lin-Manuel Miranda, on Friday, September 5th, at the Drama Bookshop (250 West 40th Street, New York, NY.)

Photo Flash: Christine Ebersole and Charles Strouse Celebrate CD and Book Signing
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2008


On July 10th, Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center hosted Legendary Broadway/film/TV composer Charles Strouse (Bye Bye Birdie, Applause, Annie, 'All in the Family,' Bonnie & Clyde) at the piano in conversation with columnist and author Steven Suskin (Playbill, Variety, Second Act Trouble).

42nd St Moon to Celebrate Strouse at Gala June 30th
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2008


42nd Street Moon begins its 16th season of uncommon musicals with a gala concert at the Alcazar Theatre on Monday, June 30, 2008. 'You've Got Possibilities!' celebrates the great musicals of the 1960s, and will offer a special 80th birthday salute to the prolific Award-winning composer Charles Strouse, who will be in attendance.

Applause History

Other Productions of Applause

1970   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1972   West End London Production
West End
1982   Off-Off-Broadway Equity Library Theatre Revival
Off-Off-Broadway
1996   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1996   US Tour Pre-Broadway Tour
US Tour
2005   Regional (US) Reprise! Concert
Regional (US)
2008   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway

Applause - 1970 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1970 Theatre World Awards Performance Len Cariou
1970 Theatre World Awards Performance Bonnie Franklin
1970 Tony Awards Best Choreography Ron Field
1970 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Ray Aghayan
1970 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Ron Field
1970 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Tharon Musser
1970 Tony Awards Best Musical Lawrence Kasha
1970 Tony Awards Best Musical Joseph Kipness
1970 Tony Awards Best Musical Lee Adams
1970 Tony Awards Best Musical Charles Strouse
1970 Tony Awards Best Musical Betty Comden
1970 Tony Awards Best Musical Adolph Green
1970 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Brandon Maggart
1970 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Len Cariou
1970 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Bonnie Franklin
1970 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Penny Fuller
1970 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Lauren Bacall

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