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Birds of Paradise 1987

Opened: October 26, 1987
Closing: November 05, 1987

Birds of Paradise - 1987 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Promenade Theatre
2162 Broadway New York, NY 10024

A musical version of The Seagull set in outer space seems to be the perfect show for the creator's community theatre to perform. A successful, but troubled actor returns home to direct it and what evolves is another musical retelling of The Seagull set around a musical retelling of The Seagull.


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Musical Theatre Initiative to Present New Works Featuring Groff, Walsh, and More at Joe's Pub, 11/16
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2009


The Musical Theatre Initiative will present a selection of new works at an upcoming concert at Joe's Pub on November 16th. The shows to be presented will include Like Water for Chocolate, A Thousand Words Come to Mind, and Kansas City Choirboy. The cast will include Broadway veterans Barbara Walsh and Jonathan Groff, as well as Betty Gilpin.

Musical Theatre Initiative to Present New Works Featuring Groff, Walsh, and More at Joe's Pub, 11/16
by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 13, 2009


The Musical Theatre Initiative will present a selection of new works at an upcoming concert at Joe's Pub on November 16th. The shows to be presented will include Like Water for Chocolate, A Thousand Words Come to Mind, and Kansas City Choirboy. The cast will include Broadway veterans Barbara Walsh and Jonathan Groff, as well as Betty Gilpin.

Birds of Paradise History

Other Productions of Birds of Paradise

1987   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2002   New York Reading
New York

Birds of Paradise - 1987 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1987 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music David Evans
1987 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestration Michael Starobin

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