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Curtains 2007

Run Time:
2 hours and 40 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: March 22, 2007
Closing: June 29, 2008

Curtains - 2007 Broadway History , Info & More

An entertaining play within a play as well as a whodunit, the musical is one of the last collaborations between John Kander and the late Fred Ebb.


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Review - Curtains & Catch Me If You Can
by Ben Peltz - May 9, 2011


There's a song in the backstage musical murder mystery, Curtains, that is unlike any other in the history of Broadway; a song guaranteed to make any musical theatre lover in the know choke up at least a little.

TV Exclusive: Curtains' Final Curtain Call
by Eddie Varley - July 4, 2008


Curtains, the Musical Comedy Whodunit from the authors of Cabaret and Chicago, which starred 2007 Tony Award winner and four-time Emmy Award winner David Hyde Pierce as Lt. Frank Cioffi and Tony and Emmy Award winner Debra Monk as producer Carmen Bernstein played it's final performance on Sunday, June 29th, 2008. BroadwayWorld.com was there to cheer on the cast as they took their final bow.

The Cast of 'Curtains' Goes Thataway
by Victoria Myers - June 29, 2008


In honor of the CURTAINS cast taking their final bows this weekend, BroadwayWorld.com spoke with a few cast members to get their reflections on the show, to see what they're up to next, thoughts on the shows closing, and the journey they had being a part of it.

'Curtains' Plays Final Four Weeks Before Closing 6/29
by BWW News Desk - June 3, 2008


'Curtains' is now in its final four weeks on Broadway. The production, starring Tony and Emmy Award winners David Hyde Pierce and Debra Monk, plays its last performance on Sunday, June 29.

David Hyde Pierce On Food Network 6/1
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2008


Tony Award winning Curtains star David Hyde Pierce will appear on Paula's Party, the popular Food Network program hosted by Paula Deen on Sunday, June 1 at 11:00 PM. Check local listings. Curtains, the Musical Comedy Whodunit from the authors of Cabaret and Chicago, is running through June 29 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street).

Curtains to Play its Final Performance Sunday, June 29th
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2008


CURTAINS, the Musical Comedy Whodunit from John Kander and Fred Ebb, the creators of Cabaret and Chicago, will play its final performance on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Sunday, June 29th at 3:00 PM following 511 performances and 26 previews.

David Hyde Pierce on 'Regis & Kelly' March 3
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2008


Tony Award winning Curtains star David Hyde Pierce will appear on 'Live with Regis and Kelly' on Monday, March 3 at 9AM. In the New York area, 'Live with Regis & Kelly' airs on WABC-TV Channel 7.

Photo Flash: 'Curtains' Rise on New Stars, Davie & Vichi
by BWW - February 28, 2008


Curtains, playing at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street), recently welcomed Erin Davie (ingenue Niki Harris) and Gerry Vichi (producer Sidney Bernstein) to the cast of the Musical Comedy Whodunit

Photo Coverage: 'Curtains' Celebrates 1st Year on Broadway
by Walter McBride - February 28, 2008


On Wednesday, February 27, 2008, the cast and creative team of the Kander & Ebb murder-mystery musical, Curtains, celebrated their first anniversary on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

David Hyde Pierce on 'The Big Idea' CNBC Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 7, 2008


David Hyde Pierce, the winner of the 2007 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in Curtains, will appear on tonight's episode of 'The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch.' The show airs on CNBC at 10:00 PM (ET) tonight, February 7.

'Curtains' Pierce & Monk on 'Good Morning America' Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2008


David Hyde Pierce and Debra Monk, the Tony and Emmy Award winning stars of Curtains on Broadway, will appear on 'Good Morning America' tomorrow at 8:00 AM. The stars will take part in the 'Good Morning America Warm Coats and Warm Hearts Drive. ' In the New York area, 'Good Morning America' airs on WABC-TV Channel 7. Check local listings.

New Ingénue: Erin Davie Rises in 'Curtains' Feb.15
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2008


Erin Davie will join the cast of Curtains on Friday, February 15 as ingénue Niki Harris, replacing original cast member Jill Paice.

From 'Chaperone' to 'Curtains,' Gerry Vichi Joins Cast Jan.8
by BWW News Desk - January 2, 2008


Gerry Vichi will join the cast of Curtains on Tuesday, January 8 as Broadway producer Sidney Bernstein, replacing original cast member Ernie Sabella. Curtains, the Musical Comedy Whodunit from the authors of Cabaret and Chicago, is playing at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre

'Curtains' Played 300th Broadway Performance Dec.28
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2007


Curtains, the Musical Comedy Whodunit from the authors of Cabaret and Chicago, played its 300th Broadway performance on Friday, December 28 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre

Debra Monk Returns to 'Grey's Anatomy' Dec.20
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2007


Debra Monk, the Tony and Emmy Award winning star of Curtains on Broadway, will return to her guest starring role of Louise O'Malley on ABC-TV's 'Grey's Anatomy' this Thursday, December 20.

Photo Coverage: 'Curtains' Holiday Party
by Peter James Zielinski - December 19, 2007


On Monday, December 17 the cast of the musical Curtains celebrated the holidays in a private party at the Hawaiian Tropic Zone Restaurant (49th & 7th) hosted by Dennis Riese (restaurant owner) and Boulevard Magazine.

David Hyde-Pierce on 'Weekend Today' Dec.15
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2007


David Hyde Pierce, Tony Award-winning star of Curtains, will appear on WNBC's 'Weekend Today in New York' Saturday, December 15 for an interview with anchor Michael Gargiulo. 'Weekend Today in New York' airs on Channel 4.

Hyde-Pierce Auctions 'Curtains' Package for Alzheimer's Assoc.
by BWW News Desk - December 6, 2007


To raise money for the Alzheimer's Association, David Hyde-Pierce has offered the opportunity to go 'behind the Curtain' with an exclusive VIP package the Broadway smash musical.

David Hyde-Pierce on 'Today' Dec. 6
by BWW News Desk - December 5, 2007


Curtains star David Hyde Pierce will appear on NBC's 'Today' on Thursday, December 6 between 9:30-10AM to collect toys for NBC's Annual Toy Drive. He will also be interviewed about being back on Broadway in Curtains.

Davd Hyde-Pierce Extends 'Curtains' Stay thru August 2008
by BWW News Desk - December 3, 2007


David Hyde Pierce, winner of the 2007 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance as Lt. Frank Cioffi in Curtains, has extended his run in the hit Musical Comedy Whodunit by an additional six months. He will star in Curtains through August 31, 2008 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre

'Curtains' Featured on 'Weekend Today' This Saturday
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2007


Curtains, the Musical Comedy Whodunit from the authors of Cabaret and Chicago, celebrates its return to Broadway with an appearance on NBC's 'Weekend Today' this Saturday, December 1 between 8-9AM. The segment captures 'Weekend Today' anchor Amy Robach rehearsing and performing a series of cameos in the show and includes interviews with David Hyde Pierce, Debra Monk and more.

Photo Coverage: 'Curtains' in Post-Strike Dance Rehearsal
by Ben Strothmann - November 30, 2007


The 'Show People' of Curtains, the Musical Comedy Whodunit from the authors of Cabaret and Chicago, were back onstage yesterday, Thursday, November 29 in a post-strike dance-rehearsal.

'Curtains' Will Rise on Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2007


The 'Show People' of Curtains, the Musical Comedy Whodunit from the authors of Cabaret and Chicago, will be back onstage when performances on Broadway resume tonight, Thursday, November 29.

TV: 'FLIRT with Haviland Stillwell' Premieres with David Hyde Pierce
by FLIRT with Haviland Stillwell - March 5, 2008


BroadwayWorld.com is proud to announce its newest offering in the streaming video space. FLIRT is BroadwayWorld's new talk show hosted by Broadway star Haviland Stillwell. The pilot episode features the Tony and Emmy Award-winning star David Hyde Pierce.

Curtains FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Curtains and what's the order?
Curtains
All Because of Me
What Kind of Man
Collaboration
The Woman’s Dead
The Show Must Go On
Where Were You?
A Line-Up
Thinking of Him
Come One, Come All
The Show Is Dead
A Military Man
It's a Business
A Tough Act to Follow
A Harlequinade
Out of Town
He Did It
Wide Open Spaces
Show People
Coffee Shop Nights
In the Same Boat
I Miss the Music
Thataway!
Kansasland

Curtains History

Other Productions of Curtains

2005   New York Workshop
New York
2005   New York Workshop
New York
2006   Los Angeles World Premiere
Los Angeles
2007   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway

Curtains - 2007 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical David Hyde Pierce
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musica Rupert Holmes
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musica Peter Stone
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design William Ivey Long
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Debra Monk
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Karen Ziemba
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Fred Ebb
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics John Kander
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Rupert Holmes
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music John Kander
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations (tie) William David Brohn
2007 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design of a Musical Anna Louizos
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical David Hyde Pierce
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreography Rob Ashford
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Jason Danieley
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Karen Ziemba
2007 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Rupert Holmes
2007 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Peter Stone
2007 Tony Awards Best Choreography Rob Ashford
2007 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Scott Ellis
2007 Tony Awards Best Musical Ted Hartley
2007 Tony Awards Best Musical Center Theatre Group
2007 Tony Awards Best Musical Jane Bergere
2007 Tony Awards Best Musical Daryl Roth
2007 Tony Awards Best Musical Roger Horchow
2007 Tony Awards Best Musical Roger Berlind
2007 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre John Kander
2007 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Fred Ebb
2007 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Rupert Holmes
2007 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical David Hyde Pierce
2007 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Karen Ziemba
2007 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Debra Monk

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