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Carousel Revival 1994

Ages: 9+
Opened: March 24, 1994
Closing: January 15, 1995

Carousel - 1994 Broadway History , Info & More

Vivian Beaumont Theatre (Broadway)
150 West 65th St. at Broadway New York, NY 10023

Based on Liliom by Ferenc Molnár


From a translation by Benjamin F. Glazer

Join us in July for one of Rogers and Hammerstein’s most cherished musicals,

Carousel. With classic songs such as “If I Loved You”, “June Is Bustin’ Out All Over” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone”, this story touches upon life, love, and family. Brilliant sets, costumes, and an unbeatable cast complement this celebrated Broadway score. Under the stars, come rain or shine, Carousel will be an experience you won’t soon forget.


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Audra McDonald Brings Broadway to PBS
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2024


Broadway fans in New York and across the country are in luck this spring: They can see six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald featured in Great Performances’ “Broadway’s Best” lineup on New York City's own PBS station, THIRTEEN.

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by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024


Inland Pacific Ballet in partnership with Candlelight Pavilion will present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast the Broadway Musical, the international sensation nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

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by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2024


Inland Pacific Ballet will present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast next month. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, this stage version includes all of the songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman.

Inland Pacific Ballet Performs BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2024


Inland Pacific Ballet in partnership with Candlelight Pavilion will present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast the Broadway Musical. Learn more about the show here!

Counting Up the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2023 Nominees!
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2023


The 2023 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or seven!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 79 awards!

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by Nicole Rosky - Sep 25, 2021


The 2020 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or seven) - amongst them, they've gathered a total of 42 awards!

Door Shakespeare Reading Series Brings You William Shakespeare In A Holiday Offering
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2020


Door Shakespeare has announced the third offering in 2020's Door Shakespeare Reading Series: Dream Upon Avon, by Wisconsin's own John Kishline, running Friday, December 11 through Sunday, December 13. Shows are Friday and Saturday at 7:00, and Sunday at 5:00. The Door Shakespeare Reading is free, with donations encouraged. More information can be found online (doorshakespeare.com) or by calling 920.854.7111.

Door Shakespeare Opens THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
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Patrick Cassidy to Perform At Inland Pacific Ballet's SOME ENCHANTED EVENING
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2018


Actor Patrick Cassidy, best known for his roles in musical theatre and television, headlines Some Enchanted Evening ~ A Night of Broadway Song & Dance to benefit Inland Pacific Ballet, the professional ballet company based in the Inland Empire. This 2nd annual intimate cabaret evening features song and dance by Inland Pacific Ballet dancers and Academy students, cocktails, hor d'oeuvres, dessert, silent/live auction, and is hosted by IPB Associate Director Jonathan Sharp (The Red Shoes, Carousel, The Rocky Horror Show Live, The Dance of the Vampires, Fiddler on the Roof). Some Enchanted Evening takes place on Saturday, September 22 at 6 p.m., at Inland Pacific Ballet located at 9061 Central Avenue, Montclair, 91763.

VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony, Day 26- Tony-Winning Revival of CAROUSEL Stuns the 1994 Ceremony
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2018


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by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2017


Enjoy a treasured holiday tradition with family and friends at southern California's most spectacular production of The Nutcracker from critically acclaimed Inland Pacific Ballet. The Nutcracker comes to life in this magnificent ballet comprised of beautiful sets, dazzling costumes, and more than 80 dancers on stage with a total of 10 performances from December 9-23 at three theatres Bridges Auditorium, Pomona College in Claremont, Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cucamonga, and the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside.

THE NUTCRACKER Inland Pacific Ballet's Spectacular with Over 80 Dancers Returns
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2017


Enjoy a treasured holiday tradition with family and friends at southern California's most spectacular production of The Nutcracker from critically acclaimed Inland Pacific Ballet. The Nutcracker comes to life in this magnificent ballet comprised of beautiful sets, dazzling costumes, and more than 80 dancers on stage with a total of 10 performances from December 9-23 at three theatres Bridges Auditorium, Pomona College in Claremont, Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cucamonga, and the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside.

VIDEO: On This Day, March 24- The 1994 Revival of CAROUSEL Waltzes Onto Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2017


On this day in 1994, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's Carousel opened at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theatre.

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by Tyler Peterson - Nov 5, 2013


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by Tyler Peterson - Feb 1, 2013


In honor of NBC's SMASH welcoming Broadway veterans Jeremy Jordan, Krysta Rodriguez, and Andy Mientus to their ranks - in addition to Megan Hilty, Christian Borle, and numerous other guest stars - we thought we'd compile a list of additional theater stars we'd love to see tapped for a role in honor of the second season kicking off next week!

Rialto Chatter: Bob Crowley Joining ALADDIN Team & Disney's THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Moving Forward
by Robert Diamond - Jan 9, 2013


Today. Michael Riedel adds to the story noting that Tony-winning set designer Bob Crowley has been added to the team to create a completely new physical production for the run.

Carousel History

Other Productions of Carousel

1945   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1949   Broadway Return Engagement [Broadway]
Broadway
1950   West End London Production
West End
1954   Broadway Unknown
Broadway
1957   Broadway City Center Revival
Broadway
1965   Broadway Lincoln Center Revival
Broadway
1985   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1992   West End Royal National Theatre Production
West End
1994   Broadway Broadway Production
Broadway
1996   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2001   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2002   Off-Broadway New York Concert
Off-Broadway
2002   London Fringe London Concert
London Fringe
2008   West End London Revival
West End
2010   Los Angeles Reprise! Production
Los Angeles
2015   Chicago Lyric Opera of Chicago Production
Chicago
2017   West End West End Revival
West End
2018   Broadway 2018 Broadway Revival
Broadway

Carousel - 1994 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1994 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Musical Michael Hayden
1994 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Jane Elliott
1994 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Kenneth MacMillan
1994 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical Nicholas Hytner
1994 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Paul Pyant
1994 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical Carousel
1994 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design Bob Crowley
1994 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress - Musical Audra Ann McDonald
1994 Tony Awards Best Choreography Sir Kenneth MacMillan
1994 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Nicholas Hytner
1994 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Audra Ann McDonald
1994 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical The Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization
1994 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Cameron Mackintosh
1994 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical The Royal National Theatre
1994 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical The Royal National Theatre
1994 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Bernard Gersten
1994 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Andre Bishop
1994 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Lincoln Center Theater
1994 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Bob Crowley

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