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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels 2005

Run Time:
Two hours and 40 minutes with one intermission
Opened: March 3, 2005
Closing: September 03, 2006

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - 2005 Broadway History , Info & More

Imperial Theatre (Broadway)
249 West 45th St. New York, NY

Based on the film of the same name by Dale Launer, Stanley Shapiro & Paul Henning

Based on the popular 1988 film, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS is the musical story of two con men living on the French Riviera. After meeting on a train, they unsuccessfully attempt to work together only to find that this small French town isn't big enough for the two of them. To settle the score, they agree on a competition: the first one to extract $50,000 from heiress Christine Colgate wins and the other must leave town. A hilarious battle of wits ensues, that will keep audiences laughing, humming and guessing to the end! Mature language and themes.


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Photo Flash: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Tour
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2007


The national tour of the scamming, scheming, double-crossing hit Broadway musical 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels'

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Tour Plays Chicago 7/31-8/12
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2007


The National Tour of the scamming, scheming, double-crossing hit Broadway musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels will play Chicago's Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, July 31 through August 12, 2007

The Con is Off: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Closes September 3
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2006


DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS will play its final performance at Broadway's Imperial Theatre on Sunday, September 3, 2006 at 3:00 pm. The show began previews on Monday, January 31, 2005, and played 36 preview performances. It will have played 666 regular performances since its opening night Thursday, March 3, 2005.

Jbara Still A SCOUNDREL!!!
by TJ Fitzgerald - June 13, 2006


TJ Fitzgerald checks in with Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' Gregory Jbara, a true talent and one of the nicest guys on Broadway

Jonathan Pryce: Dirtier, Rottener, Scoundrelier
by Michael Dale - April 12, 2006


With Jonathan Pryce's new take on the starring role, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels makes a sharp 180 degree turn into the highbrow lane

Talking DIRTY with Joanna Gleason
by TJ Fitzgerald - April 12, 2006


Talking with Joanna Gleason at DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS

New 'Dirty Rotten' Video Show Preview Now Available on BroadwayWorld.com
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2006


Check out highlights from the new cast of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels featuring Jonathan Pryce, Rachel York and Mylinda Hull

Lucie Arnaz to Succeed Joanna Gleason in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, May 29
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2006


According to her website, Lucie Arnaz will succeed Joanna Gleason as Muriel Eubanks in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels in June

BWW.com TV: BROADWAY BEAT With Jonathan Pryce's Opening Night and 'Ring of Fire'
by Broadway Beat - March 18, 2006


Broadway Beat brings you front and center for Jonathan Pryce's opening in 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' and opening night of 'Ring of Fire'

DIRTY PRYCELESS SCOUNDREL!!
by Michael J. Roberts - March 15, 2006


Jonathan Pryce Replaces John Lithgow in the hit musical; honestly!!

Theatre League Awards Education Grants to Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Rabbit Hole
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2006


The League of American Theatres and Producers has awarded its coveted New York Education Grants to education programs for the hit musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and the recently opened play, Rabbit Hole.

Greg Jbara Pulls the Plug on Scoundrels Webcam on July 23
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2006


Gregory Jbara informs BROADWAYWORLD.COM that his 'curiously popular' live dressing room cam, which has broadcast on Wednesdays and Saturdays for almost a year, will draw to a close at the end of July.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels National Tour to Kick Off August 6 in Seattle
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2006


The Dirty Rotten Producers are proud to announce that the National Touring Company of the Broadway smash hit will premiere Sunday, August 6th, 2006 at Seattle's Paramount Theatre. The Seattle run will continue through August 12th, followed by engagements across the country (to-be-announced).

Photo Coverage: John Lithgow Exits Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
by Ben Strothmann - January 16, 2006


John Lithgow played his last performance on January 15 in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and BroadwayWorld was there to cover the fun. Next up? Jonathan Pryce.

Rachel York Steps In for Sherie Rene Scott in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
by BWW News Desk - December 7, 2005


Rachel York will temporarily replace Sherie Rene Scott as the sweetly conniving Christine Colgate in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels on February 5th, 2006

Jonathan Pryce Confirmed To Step Into 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels'
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2005


Producer Marty Bell confirmed in a statement to the press that Jonathan Pryce will return to Broadway this season taking over for John Lithgow in 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels'

Jonathan Pryce Rumoured To Step Into 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels'
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2005


The latest rumour circulating around Broadway is that Jonathan Pryce will return to Broadway this season taking over for John Lithgow in 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels'

Photo Coverage: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels CD Signing
by Ben Strothmann - June 23, 2005


Cast members from Dirty Rotten Scoundrels were on hand at Tower Records to sign CDs, and BroadwayWorld was there!

Scoundrels Stars and Yazbek Sign CDs on June 23
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2005


The stars of the hit musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, as well as the show's composer, David Yazbek, will show up at Tower Records, Lincoln Square to put their signatures on CDs on June 23rd

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Aiming for London in 2007
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2005


Producer Marty Bell is contemplating casting ideas for a West End production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels to be staged in 2007

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels History

Other Productions of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

2003   New York Reading
New York
2004   New York Reading
New York
2004   San Diego, CA (Regional) World Premiere
San Diego, CA (Regional)
2005   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2006   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2014   West End West End Premiere Production
West End

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - 2005 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2005 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actor in a Musical Greg Jbara
2005 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actor in a Musical Norbert Leo Butz
2005 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
2005 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Original Score David Yazbeck
2005 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Norbert Leo Butz
2005 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Musical 0
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Norbert Leo Butz
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Sherie Rene Scott
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Broadway Musical 0
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreography Jerry Mitchell
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Jack O'Brien
2005 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Joanna Gleason
2005 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Jeffrey Lane
2005 Tony Awards Best Choreography Jerry Mitchell
2005 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Jack O'Brien
2005 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Kenneth Posner
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Darcie Denkert
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Dean Stolber
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical MGM on Stage
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Harvey Weinstein
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Debra Black
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Marty Bell
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical David Brown
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Aldo Scrofani
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Roy Furman
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Dede Harris
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Amanda Lipitz
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Greg Smith
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Ruth Hendel
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Chase Mishkin
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Barry and Susan Tatelman
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Susan Tatelman
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Clear Channel Entertainment
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Sharon Karmazin
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Joyce Schweickert
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Bernie Abrams/Michael Speyer
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Barbara Whitman
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Weissberger Theater Group/Jay Harris
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Cheryl Wiesenfeld
2005 Tony Awards Best Musical Jean Cheever
2005 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Harold Wheeler
2005 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre David Yazbek
2005 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Norbert Leo Butz
2005 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical John Lithgow
2005 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Joanna Gleason
2005 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Sherie Rene Scott

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