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Can-Can 2004

Opened: February 12, 2004
Closing: February 15, 2004

Can-Can - 2004 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

New York City Center
131 West 55th St. (between 6th and 7th Avenues) New York, NY 10019

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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Main Street Theater Adds Pay-What-You-Can Performance of MEMORIAM
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2025


Main Street Theater has just added a pay-what-you-can-performance of the world premiere of Memoriam on Monday, April 14 at 7:30 pm. The production runs through April 19 at MST’s Rice Village location, 2540 Times Blvd., 77005.

TRU to Present How Your 'Magnetic Mindset' Can Attract Representation And Resources
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2025


Theater Resources Unlimited will present How Your 'Magnetic Mindset' Can Attract Representation and Resources. Learn more and see how to tune into the upcoming event.

Review: PROVA A PRENDERMI (CATCH ME IF YOU CAN) al TEATRO BRANCACCIO
by Ettore Farrattini - Mar 31, 2025


Negli ultimi due decenni Broadway si è notevolmente rivolta verso Hollywood per presentare al suo pubblico nuovi musical originali le cui trame erano però tratte da film di successo. Titoli come Tootsie, Rocky, Hairspray, Nine, Once e molti altri sono così diventati musical di successo.

THREE CAN KEEP A SECRET Comes to FRIGID NYC
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025


Theatre Unleashed will present Three Can Keep a Secret written by Gregory Crafts and directed by Richard Piatt. The production will be presented as part of the 2025 New York City Fringe Festival with FRIGID New York at wild project.

Naomi Sharon Shares New Single 'Can We Do This Over'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2025


Naomi Sharon has returned with the soulful single, “Can We Do This Over.” The song sees Sharon experimenting with acoustic instrumentals while her vocals remain centerstage. Listen to it here.

Review: Metro Theater Company's BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO? is Imaginative Theater for Elementary School Aged Children
by James Lindhorst - Mar 26, 2025


BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO? Is a 50-minute one act play with a message that effort pays off. The play, with music, positively encourages its protagonist to face their challenges head-on to reach a goal.  Playwright Myah L. Gary, in collaboration with Metro Theater Company’s Jacqueline Thompson, has adapted the work from the writings of 9-year-old Arika Parr and Ava Johnson with Illustrations by Misra Karahan. Thompson told St. Louis Magazine that “this story aligns perfectly with Metro Theater’s mission.” 

Photos: Can Can Presents CARNIVAL OF CURIOSITIES 20th Anniversary Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025


Can Can will present the premiere of Carnival of Curiosities, the production commemorating its 20th Anniversary. Get a first look at photos here and learn more about the production.

Review: CARNIVAL OF CURIOSITIES at The Can Can
by Jay Irwin - Mar 21, 2025


Rejoice Dear Readers, as the Carnival is in town. But not your average carnival. No. This is the Can Can and to celebrate their 20th anniversary (yes, they’ve been titillating for 20 years) they’ve brought us a sultry, steamy, magical extravaganza with “Carnival of Curiosities”.

Video: Can You Guess the Answer to This '21st Century Broadway' Final Jeopardy?
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 17, 2025


Last week, 21st Century Broadway was featured as a final Jeopardy. The clue was: 'A review of this musical noted 'sacrilege' and said it was 'blasphemous' but 'its heart is as pure as...a Rodgers & Hammerstein show.'' Find out the answer here!

Kev Sherry Releases His Second Solo Album 'Wrath Of Can'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 14, 2025


Kev Sherry, lead singer for the cult, critically acclaimed Scottish indie-rock four-piece Attic Lights has released his second album 'Wrath Of Can.' Listen to it now.

Photos: IT CAN HAPPEN HERE at Culture Lab LIC
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025


New Perspectives Theatre Company and Culture Lab LIC present a limited run premiere of It CAN Happen Here! by Melody Brooks, Katrin Hilbe, Tess Howsam, Daniel Jacobs, and Susan Quinn, running through March 30, 2025. See photos from the production.

Video: Women of Disney on Broadway Perform 'Anything Can Happen' on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2025


On Thursday, Disney on Broadway stars joined The View for a special performance in honor of Women's History Month, International Women's Day and Theatre in our Schools Month. Watch their performance of 'Anything Can Happen' from Mary Poppins!

Listen: Classic Stage Company’s I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE Cast Recording Out Now
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025


The new cast recording of Classic Stage Company’s Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award-winning revival of I Can Get It For You Wholesale is available now! Learn how to stream or download the album here!

Video: Can You Answer These 'Broadway' JEOPARDY Questions?
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 20, 2025


Last night, one of the popular Jeopardy! categories was 'Broadway.' Several clues were given to the contestants to test their knowledge of Broadway debuts, history, and more. Watch the video now!

M. Can Yasar to Present TURKISH RHAPSODY at Don't Tell Mama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025


Using an eclectic selection of music, Yasar will tells the story of a Turkish-immigrant in search of love, identity, and belonging in America at Don't Tell Mama. Learn more about the upcoming performance and see how to purchase tickets.

IT CAN HAPPEN HERE to be Presented at Culture Lab LIC in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025


New Perspectives Theatre Company and Culture Lab LIC will present a limited run premiere of It CAN Happen Here! by Melody Brooks, Katrin Hilbe, Tess Howsam, Daniel Jacobs, and Susan Quinn. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: Melissa Errico A Valentine Fantasy In I CAN DREAM, CAN'T I? at Birdland Theater
by Stephen Mosher - Feb 16, 2025


Another Melissa Errico triumph fills Birdland Theater with love.

NLE Choppa Calls for Unity With Poignant 'CAN WE LIVE?' Single
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2025


Memphis-born rap powerhouse NLE Choppa commemorates Black History Month with the release of “CAN WE LIVE?,” a call to action against gun violence. Listen to the song now.

Review: I CAN BUY MYSELF FLOWERS from Mike van Graan is a real laugh
by Faeron Wheeler - Feb 10, 2025


As the name of the play suggests, I CAN BUY MYSELF FLOWERS is all about women learning to love themselves. Written by Mike van Graan, directed by Toni Morkel and starring Erika Breytenbach, this play is good fun and good soul food.

Feature: MANON at San Francisco Ballet Showed How Great Dancers Can Put Their Own Unique Imprint on the Same Story
by Jim Munson - Feb 6, 2025


BroadwayWorld compares three different pairs of leading dancers in San Francisco Ballet's recent run of Kenneth McMillan's Manon.

 IT CAN HAPPEN HERE! To Be Presented At Culture Lab LIC
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025


New Perspectives Theatre Company (NPTC) and Culture Lab LIC (CLLIC) have announced a limited run premiere of It CAN Happen Here! by Melody Brooks, Katrin Hilbe, Tess Howsam, Daniel Jacobs, and Susan Quinn.

Melissa Errico and Travis Moser Will Release New Live Duet of 'Anyone Can Whistle'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025


NYC-based cabaret, concert and recording artist Travis Moser and Tony Award nominee Melissa Errico will release a new duet version of Stephen Sondheim’s 'Anyone Can Whistle.' Learn more here!

Ensemble Theatre Company Announces Special “Community Pay-What-You-Can” Preview Performance of HAMLET
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025


Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara has announced  a special added “Community Pay-What-You-Can” preview performance on Wednesday, February 5 at 7:30pm, of a thrilling new look at one of the greatest plays ever written, HAMLET by William Shakespeare, adapted and directed by Margaret Shigeko Starbuck.

Ensemble Theatre Company to Add Community Pay-What-You-Can Performance of HAMLET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025


Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara has added “Community Pay-What-You-Can” preview performance of Hamlet in February. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the production.

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

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